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Salsa Dancers Go Orange for Ryde Inshore Rescue
On Saturday, the largest gathering of Salsa dancers on the Isle of Wight since last summer, raised £319 for Ryde Inshore Rescue, as part of the independent lifeboats “Go Orange” appeal to support independent lifeboat stations.
Star Count 2013 – No Telescope Required
Isle of Wight Stargazers are being asked to count the number of stars they can see (with the naked eye) within the constellation of Orion. The national Star Count will take place between Friday 8th February – Monday 18th February.
New Venue For 21st Annual Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition
The 21st Annual IW Hedgelaying Competition is to be held on Saturday 23rd February 2013 from 10:00am until 3:30pm. In a change from the previously advertised location this year’s site is at Dunsbury Farm, Brook, by kind permission of Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Seely.
April Launch & Open Day For Island Sailing Club Events
April 14th marks the start of the season’s waterborne activities at the ISC, with a full programme of racing and cruising events planned for 2013 culminating in the final race of the Autumn series on 6th October.
Sailing Clubs Join Forces For Open Day
For the first time ever, the four sailing clubs on the River Hamble are joining forces and opening their doors to all sailors and would-be sailors on Saturday 6 April 2013.
Isle of Wight Weekend Birdwatch
Who will be top of the pecking order in the Isle of Wight’s gardens? The Big Garden Birdwatch is back on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th January 2013, giving people on the Isle of Wight the chance to be part of the World’s biggest wildlife survey.
‘Get a Life’ BBC Radio Focus On Photography
I’m sure at one time or another we’ve all been told to ‘get a life’, well for photographer and tutor Gary Early from the Isle of Wight, this came fairly close yesterday as he chatted to BBC Radio Solent Presenter Neil Sackley.
Mystery Photo Walk On Wight
Following the successful second Isle of Wight Worldwide Photo Walk 2012, we are pleased to announce another Photo Walk will take place on Sunday 28th October 2012, 11.30am-2pm.
