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IW Pride weekend event was fabulous

Mal Butler Aug 25, 2023

Isle of Wight Pride more than made up for the bad weather postponement from July, with a fabulous weekend featuring…

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Island Steam Fair is now in its 48th year

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 25, 2023

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway continues to provide ‘an unforgettable adventure through time’ and, from today (Friday) and over…

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Touching tribute at Cowes Carnival

Mal Butler Aug 25, 2023

The family of the late Bob Hammond was moved to tears following a touching tribute paid by the Cowes Illuminated…

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Garlic Festival Feature

Tilly Walder Aug 25, 2023

The Garlic Festival last weekend was a huge success, proving itself a tremendous event offering fun for all the family,…

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Crowds were bopping over at Hazegrove Farm

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 18, 2023

Crowds flocked to Hazelgrove Farm near Smallbrook at the weekend to enjoy the Jack Up Summer Party, the ultimate retro-themed…

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Bridget Christie – Who am I?

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 18, 2023

Bridget Christie is hot, but not in a good way. The 51-year-old critically-acclaimed stand-up comedian leaks blood, sweats, and thinks…

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Animals share centre stage at wonderful garden fair

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The Island’s largest Garden Fair is returning on September 2 & 3, and offers an unique chance to see many…

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Yarmouth Carnival is in it’s 110th year

Mal Butler Aug 18, 2023

A successful eight days of fun and games for the 110th Yarmouth Carnival came to an end with the parade…

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Teddy Bear’s picnic is free for everyone

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 18, 2023

All are welcome to Blackwater Mill’s Teddy Bear Picnic, in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society, next Friday (August 25). There…

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Summer Serenade singing success

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 11, 2023

Members of Newchurch Male Voice Choir recently presented their Summer Serenade concert at St Paul’s Church in Shanklin. Inclement weather…

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Tales & Trails

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 11, 2023

Discover more about the Island’s local wildlife at a free event on Pan Country Park in Newport on Sunday. ‘Tales…

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By Peter Harvey ‘An evening without Kate Bush’, a one-woman show starring Sarah Louise Young, came to the Big Top…

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A night at the circus

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Roll up! Roll up! Jay Miller’s Circus is back in town and offering first class entertainment for all the family.…

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Visit Wolverton Garden Fair to make your garden grow

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The Island’s largest garden fair is once again offering a chance for budding gardeners to shop from a wide range…

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A chat with Laurence Mead

Mal Butler Aug 8, 2023

Laurence Mead has steered Cowes Week since 2018, dealing with the onset of Covid, but the regatta director is stepping…

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Sandown kicks off IW carnival season

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 8, 2023

Thousands of people flocked to Sandown on Saturday to see the carnival season get kick-started with a spectacular main parade…

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