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Beach, bugs and bones on Britain’s best beach

Isle of Wight Observer May 10, 2019

How many legs does an insect have, what makes a spider not an insect, and how do you make a…

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More new acts confirmed for IW Festival

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2019

The Isle of Wight Festival has announced 10 new acts for this year’s event, which officially kicks off British festival…

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Irish Eyes smiling, as Dance  School celebrates first year

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2019

Young dancers from the Roisin Mullins’ Dance Academy recently celebrated the dance school’s first year, as they stepped out to…

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The Vamps and Busted to headline new festival

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2019

The Vamps and Busted are to headline a new festival that will take place on he Island this summer. Dick…

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Island bands to support music idols this Easter

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 20, 2019

Two popular Island bands have been selected to support Bruce Foxton’s From The Jam on Good Friday and Big Country…

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Chamber choir to perform Brahms’ Ein deutsches Requiem

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 19, 2019

By a series of coincidences, the next concert given by Orpheus Singers features a number of family members. The concert,…

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Latest death chat features tour of the Island’s crematorium

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 18, 2019

A tour of the Isle of Wight Crematorium will feature as part of Mountbatten’s latest Death Chat event. Staff at…

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Girlguiding members compete in cooking competition

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

In conjunction with a public Open Evening at the Isle of Wight College members of Girlguiding IW undertook a Cooking…

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Call for Island quizzers to get busy for charity

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 17, 2019

Whether you are a seasoned pro or a complete newbie, quizzers on the Isle of Wight are being invited to…

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Jack up your summer with a triple serving of 80’s Party-bands

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 16, 2019

Jack Up The Summer is renowned for being one big Summer party and for anyone who lived through the 80’s…

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IW Pride – an urgent plea goes out for volunteers and sponsors

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 15, 2019

Only a year after Ryde hosted the National pride event, it is reported that a lack of volunteers coming forward…

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Nick Tann returns to Ventnor Arts Club

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 15, 2019

Ventnor Arts Club welcomes back singer songwriter Nick Tann but this time, he is not alone. Nick is best recognised…

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Music Promoters return with stellar guest performances

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 15, 2019

An impressive rolling revue of award winning contemporary Arts is coming down the Tracks again. The vibrant, Cultural collision, that…

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Council and Amey to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 13, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity…

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Islanders invited to attend rally outside County Hall

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2019

Island children and families who are partaking in the Global Youth Strike 4 Climate this Friday (15th March) are invited…

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The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival is back this Easter!

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 11, 2019

Buckle up for an Adventure! The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival is back, bigger and better than ever, following it’s…

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