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A fun packed programme of family entertainment is planned for this years Ryde Arts Festival, which commences with the vibrant Arts Parade through the town on Saturday 5th July.
Young people and community groups from across the Isle of Wight are set to take part in a grand parade, where they will be showing off their creative carnival skills. (more…)
Oxfam are recruiting volunteers for the 2008 festival season. There are two ways young people can volunteer, either as a Steward or a Campaigner and applications are now open to the general public.
Stewards are the eyes and ears of a festival and roles differ at each event, such as checking tickets, watching for fires, showing people where to camp and various other duties. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: This summer Paul Weller & Girls Aloud are set to entertain audiences in the beautiful surroundings of Queen Victoria’s former home, Osborne House, on the Isle of Wight. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: Its nearly time to splice the main brace on the Isle of Wight and get everyone onboard for the 12th Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival which starts this Friday 30th May-1st June 2008.
The theme this year is: ALL THINGS MARITIME and who better to open Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2008, than Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (pictured). One of Britain’s most (more…)
The Isle of Wight Hockey Club recently held its Annual Hockey Festival over the weekend of 10th and 11th May at Newport Victoria Recreation Ground.
There were matches for men’s, ladies and mixed teams with sides travelling and taking part from across the UK (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: As Island Pulse published earlier (January), this coming bank holiday weekend, keen cyclists will flock to the Isle of Wight for the Big Wight Mountain Bike Festival 2008.    Â
First run in 1996, the festival (formerly Wight Diamond)  has established itself as a ‘don’t miss’ event for hundreds of bikers. (more…)
Simon Blackmore reports:  Bestival 2008 is a sell out! With an incredible line-up that includes indie giants My Bloody Valentine, queen of soulful pop Amy Winehouse and techno titans Underworld in the headline slots, 30,000 tickets have sold out with almost 6 months to spare!
Bestival curator (and BBC Radio 1 DJ) Rob da Bank (pictured)Â comments: (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: Osborne House (pictured), Queen Victoria’s palace-by-the-sea on the Isle of Wight, is to play host to a summer music festival at which Paul Weller and Girls Aloud will headline the two-day event.
Isle of Wight Festival organisers Solo are launching the event briefly entitled Osbourne House, which takes place 26th and 27th July. English Heritage is backing the gigs, intended to encourage wider public access and increase income for stately homes. (more…)
Island Storytellers a group of people on the Isle of Wight, committed to the oral retelling of stories and poems, whether they be traditional or modern tales are organising a storytelling festival, ‘Ferry Tales’, between 23rd-26th May 2008.
One of the elements of the festival will be a storytelling competition at which storytellers tell stories inspired by a piece of artwork. Read more »
Carolyn Keene reports:  The Isle of Wight Film Festival 2008/2009 season is about to begin with a call for submissions in the Isle Of Wight Short Film Festival, by 1st July 2008. In conjunction with the Quay Arts and the IOW Film Network, IWSFF aims to give a voice, and prizes to the Island’s best filmmakers. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports:  The Rotary Club of Cowes have reluctantly decided to cancel their St George’s Day Celebrations this year. Following on the success of last years St. George’s Day celebration the Rotary hoped to stage an equally successful event for 2008; to achieve this, they needed to raise about £15,000. (more…)
Stephanie Welch reports:Â Â The Island Youth Music Festival 2008 is taking place at Medina Theatre (Isle of Wight)Â on Sunday 2nd March.
This year’s concert involves Vectis Youth Brass Band, Wight Diamonds Marching Band, Music Centre Brass Band and Music Centre Wind Band. Also featured is a group performing musical theatre, young singers and dancers from various dance schools have got together to produce an eclectic programme as their contribution to what promises to be a varied and enjoyable afternoon’s entertainment. (more…)
Island Storytellers a group of people on the Isle of Wight, committed to the oral retelling of stories and poems, whether they be traditional or modern tales are organising a storytelling festival, ‘Ferry Tales’, in May 2008.
One of the elements of the festival will be a storytelling competition at which storytellers tell stories inspired by a piece of artwork. (more…)
Geri Ward reports: Tickets and Jazz Festival packages have gone on sale for the annual Isle of Wight International Jazz Festival 2008.
Fast becoming one of the country’s top jazz festivals for variety and location, tickets comprise of Gold, Silver and Purple Packages that include combinations of Stroller tickets and concerts/club night, or there is a Weekend Stroller ticket for all stroller venues around town that is discounted if you purchase before 6th Jan 2008. (more…)
The Shanklin Christmas Festival is about to take place on the Isle of Wight and many activities and events planned to take place throughout the town.Â
To get you in the mood, the Shanklin Christmas Tree Festival (pictured) is to start on Thursday 6th to 9th December in Shanklin Methodist Church.  The Church will have a stunning display of Christmas trees, decorated and provided by local charities and interest groups.
Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival takes place from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th December on the Isle of Wight. Decorated trees from individuals and groups around the Island will be on show in Brighstone Parish Church, Brighstone Methodist Church, Wilberforce Hall and Mottistone Church.
The Isle of Wight Zoo this year are displaying a very special tree, themed ‘Dreaming of a Green Christmas’, in Wilberforce Hall Brighstone village centre, refreshments are available.
Those clever people behind Bestival are to launch a new festival next summer of which we on the Isle of Wight had prior knowledge of from the Ambassador Rob Da Bank  himself.
Camp Bestival is a new sister for Bestival and will be held at Lulworth Castle from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th July 2008. Set against the backdrop of England’s dramatic Jurassic coastline in Dorset its aimed at being a camping experience as much as a music festival. (more…)
Christmas is a very special time of year, yet it can also be very difficult because a loved one may no longer be with us.Â
In remembrance of that special someone and in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice (Isle of Wight), Lights of Love services and illuminated parades are being held across the Island between 1st - 18th December. (more…)
The first week long Celebrating Age Festival, of what organisers Age Concern hope may become an annual event on the Isle of Wight is to begin on Saturday 6th October 2007. (more…)
