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Thought about becoming an Oxfam Festival Volunteer?

Isle of Wight Observer May 25, 2018

Fancy joining a community of people who love festivals and want to give something back? Volunteering with Oxfam is a…

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Gift to Nature Gala Event – The Butterfly Ball

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2018

The Butterfly Ball is a live music event taking place on the iconic Golden Hill Fort, just a stones throw…

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Cowes Week shoreside arrangements agreed

Isle of Wight Observer May 18, 2018

Cowes Week Limited (CWL) is to take on responsibility for the Parade Village at the Lendy-sponsored regatta from August. Previously,…

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All wight now launches 3 year festival project

Isle of Wight Observer May 17, 2018

‘All Wight Now’ celebrates the 50th Anniversaries of the original Isle of Wight Festivals of 1968, 1969 and 1970 –…

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Successful crime prevention roadshows on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer May 17, 2018

Officers from the Island’s Neighbourhood Policing Teams have joined forces with Isle of Wight Council’s Trading Standards team, Age UK,…

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Ride4Life for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

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With just one month to go until the Isle of Wight Ride4Life, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA)…

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Johnny Grimshaw – ‘Paintings to Music’

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An exhibition of paintings by local painter, Johnny Grimshaw, is on display in the Full Circle Exhibition space at St.…

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Want to play the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival?

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Isn’t it incredible that there is a major festival on our doorstep hosting the likes of the iconic Fleetwood Mac,…

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Isle of Wight Randonnee kicks off on Sunday 6th May

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The 2018 Randonnee will take place on Sunday 6th May. This year’s rides will be in a clockwise direction and…

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Don’t forget… Kids get in free at the Isle of Wight Festival

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Stuck for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? Fear not! The Isle of Wight Festival hasn’t been awarded…

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Isle of Wight to host Inflatable Rainbow Run

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Offers are now in place for Walk the Wight 2018

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IW Festival teams up with Save The Children

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Upcoming workshop to discuss new ideas for Ryde

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Ideas and opportunities for the future regeneration of Ryde will be discussed with Ryde residents at an upcoming workshop. The…

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Public and police officers praised at Isle of Wight awards ceremony

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Isle of Wight Festival 2018 date announced

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 29, 2018

THE ISLE of Wight Festival 2018 will take place two weeks later than usual, organisers have announced. The 50th anniversary…

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