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Sausage and Cider Fest comes to the Isle of Wight!

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 12, 2019

Sausage and Cider Fest comes to the Isle of Wight for the first time! Expect a great array of amazing…

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Great Wonderfest Announces Resident Weekend Non-camping Ticket

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 10, 2019

Due to popular demand the Great Wonderfest is launching a limited edition IOW Resident Weekend Non-Camping Ticket. This weekend of…

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Community Centre appealing to kayakers for support

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 9, 2019

West Wight Sports and Community Centre is appealing for kayakers to help at the Solent Swim event later this month.…

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Woody Woodmansey to talk about his glittery life

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 9, 2019

BOWIE DRUMMER Woody Woodmansey is to talk about his glittery life as a glam rock star at a very special…

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Osborne Horse Trials cancelled

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2019

The second annual Osborne Horse Trials, scheduled for July 23 and 24, in the grounds of Queen Victoria’s iconic country…

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Free activity day at Newport Roman Villa

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2019

Newport Roman Villa will be hosting a free archaeology activity day on Saturday, July 27, to celebrate the National Festival…

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Quadrophenia the album Live! heading to the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2019

The Mods are coming to the Isle of Wight this August, with a live performance in full of Quadrophenia the…

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Great Wonderfest announces partnership with Sensory Nook

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2019

Organisers of The Great Wonderfest have announced a comprehensive accessibility programme to help support families who may find it difficult…

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Gear up for Ride4Life 2019 in aid of Air Ambulance

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 5, 2019

Ride4Life, in aid of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), is a 40-mile motorcycle ride around the Isle…

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Red Funnel to sponsor Cowes week fireworks

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2019

To celebrate 50 years of continuous high-speed service between Southampton and West Cowes, Red Funnel Ferries has announced that it…

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Put your best pet forward in Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2019

Pets of all shapes and sizes are being invited to be on their best behaviour and show off their shiny…

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Celebrating IW UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status at Mardi Gras

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

The New Carnival Company’s (NCC) colourful Mardi Gras on Saturday (29 June) brought a carnival atmosphere to the streets of…

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Medina Community Choir presents Gospel Gold

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

Ahead of its French tour this summer, Medina Community Choir is performing three concerts on the Isle of Wight during…

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From Kashmir to Quirk – more acts named for IW Festival!

Isle of Wight Observer May 20, 2019

Two more favourite haunts, Kashmir Cafe and Cirque de la Quirk, have been confirmed their line-ups for this year’s Isle…

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Labour’s Luisa Hillard to stand for Osborne and Whippingham

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

Luisa Hillard has been selected as Labour candidate for the forthcoming IW County Council by-election in Whippingham and Osborne. The…

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Mollie to open birthday celebration of Ningwood and Shalfleet WI

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2019

Mollie Earle, who is 99 year old, will open the Ningwood and Shalfleet Women’s Institute Exhibition in Shalfleet Village Hall.…

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