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White Air Extreme Review 2008

Sep 23rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, Music, News, Sport, White Air

The 12th Annual White Air Extreme Sports Event opened with a spectacular display from the RAF Falcons. After a massive turnout of over 10,000 visitors throughout the weekend, clear blue skies and brilliant sunshine. View photos…



Sink or Swim For IW Cycling Festival Launch

Sep 13th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Cycling, Entertainment, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, Lifestyle, News, People, Sport

This year’s launch of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival 2008 had everything and anything to do with cycling. Back to cause mayhem on the river Medina was the infamous Sink or Swim event. The winner Dennis Adcock (pictured) on Fast 1+2, managed to cross the Medina in an astonishing 2 minutes. View photos…



Sky Diving at White Air 2008

Sep 8th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Events, Isle of Wight, News, Sport

The UK’s only mobile Vertical Wind Tunnel will be at White Air Extreme Sports Festival on 19th-21st September and Superhero flight suits will be available, for you to Have a Go…



White Air Extreme Sports 2008

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson | Category: Advertising, Events and Festivals, Featured News, Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, News, Sport, White Air

The most exciting sports in the world performed by the most exciting sportsmen will be on display when the White Air Extreme Sports Festival returns to the Isle of Wight for its 12th anniversary on 19th-21st September…



New IW Cricket Ground Open Days

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, News, Sport

Gold Standard Cricket is on the cards, with the anticipated opening of the Newclose County Cricket Ground, this weekend on the Isle of Wight. Open days are expected to be held at the new cricket ground at Blackwater on the 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th September…



Get Fit @ West Wight Sports Centre

Sep 2nd, 2008 | By Clare Griffin | Category: Events, Lifestyle, News, Sport

As well as the usual programme of swimming, circuit training and aqua aerobics West Wight Sports Centre have got some other exciting ways to get you fitter and healthier this September…



Try Olympic Sports In ‘Return To Sport’ Scheme

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Council, Education, Events, Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, News, Sport

The Isle of Wight Council’s Sports Unit is organising a series of sports courses for people who want to get more active. Five different sports are available with three beginning at various locations across the Island from 22nd September…



Enjoy Watersports With UKSA Youth Club

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Advertising, Community, Isle of Wight Event News, News, Sailing, Sport

Earlier this year the UKSA began providing 8-16 year olds with the opportunity to get afloat and learn new skills on the Isle of Wight. The last in a series of 9 week watersports youth club begins on 30th August…