Events

Royal Tips To Beat The Christmas Credit Crunch

Nov 7th, 2008 | By Jane Lawrence | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Culture, Events, Features, History, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

This month Osborne House on the Isle of Wight will be opening its doors to provide festive tours and offer up some of, Queen Victoria’s tips and ideas for a frugal but fun Christmas. It may be taking the credit crunch a bit far to give your loved ones a joint of meat…



Wood Warming - It’s Wonderfuel

Nov 4th, 2008 | By Chris Wakeley | Category: Advertising, Business, Eco Island, Environment, Events, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

A great event to visit if your getting hot under the collar about energy, organised by Island 2000, a 2 day exhibition (November 28th and 29th) on the Isle of Wight. To show members of the public and local businesses how they can heat their homes using biomass fuel - that is logs, woodchip, pellets…



Nobel Art Of Fencing For Adults

Nov 3rd, 2008 | By Clare Griffin | Category: Events, Isle of Wight, Sport

On Sunday November 30th there is an opportunity for adults to try the noble art of fencing. A one day course from 10am - 4pm will be running at West Wight Sports Centre under the watchful eye of qualified coach, Nick Stuart…



Police Urge Caution With Fireworks

Nov 2nd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Appeal, Events, Government, Isle of Wight, Media, News

As Bonfire Night approaches, police on the Isle of Wight are urging people to be considerate to others and think about the laws surrounding fireworks. What should be a festive event can be become a very miserable occasion for many people living on the Island if fireworks are not used in the correct manner…



Island Photo Centre: Photo Show

Nov 1st, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Advertising, Business, Events, Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, News, Photography

This weekend the Island Photo Centre, are pulling out all the stops and calling on photographers from the Isle of Wight and beyond, to visit Ryde Castle Hotel for the IPC Photo Show 2008. Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November, is dedicated to all your photographic needs from image capture through to output and beyond…



Students To See ‘Last Orders’ On Binge Drinking

Oct 30th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Education, Events, Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, News

Isle of Wight Council’s Trading Standards Service, supported by Hampshire Constabulary and the Youth Inclusion Forum, has organised a play called ‘Last Orders’ to be shown to all Year 9 Students…



Half Term Activities @ West Wight Sports Centre

Oct 28th, 2008 | By Clare Griffin | Category: Advertising, Events, Isle of Wight, News, Sport

West Wight Sports Centre has lots of activities for children and young people over the half term holiday. Have a go at canoeing, snorkelling, trampolining, raft building, or steel pan drums - all runnning in one hour sessions of various mornings…



It’s A Raid @ Quay Arts

Oct 28th, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Advertising, Arts, Events, Isle of Wight, News

‘It’s A Raid!’ at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport, is packed with intriguing stories and memorable songs tracing the colourful history of Chicago and the rise and fall of its most notorious characters!