Walking

Isle of Wight Speed Dating: Walk To Your Hearts Content

Mar 15th, 2010 | By Isle of Wight Tourism | Category: Advertising, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Tourism, Travel, Walking

Looking for a partner to share your love of walking… and perhaps even your life? If so, hot-foot it on the Isle of Wight where this May, you can walk to your hearts content. Now in its 5th year, the Isle of Wight speed-dating walk on Sunday 9th May forms part of the council’s annual walking festival (8th-23rd May) which every year attracts around 12,000 visitors from all areas of the UK and overseas…



Walk off that post-party feeling…

Jan 3rd, 2010 | By Andy Hollebon | Category: Advertising, Community, Government, Health, Island Newswire, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, Walking

We all know that at this time of year we tend to indulge! Some healthy tips to work off the extra pounds and improve your general fitness…



Walk Leaders Training Course 2010

Nov 28th, 2009 | By Jenny Button | Category: 2010, Community, Education, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lifestyle, News, People, Walking

The Medina Valley Centre is seeking up to 8 young people between the ages of 16 and 25 to take part in a free Walk Leaders training course in 2010…



Wight Lore: St Helens Walk

Nov 17th, 2009 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: 2009, Events, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, Walking

Discover the origins of St Helens on the Isle of Wight and its dramatic religious past. Hear the legends, ghostly tales and superstitions associated with the old Duver church and the incredible story of the notorious Sophie Dawes on this 6.5 mile/5 hour coastal and country ramble…



Isle of Wight Walking Festival Seeks New Sponsor

Nov 13th, 2009 | By Anna Price | Category: Advertising, Attractions, Business, Council, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Walking Festival, National News, News, Tourism, Walking

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, that last year attracted participants from across the UK and media coverage from around the world, is looking for a new sponsor to replace Ordnance Survey which has now ended its successful association with the event after six years…



What’s On in November

Oct 31st, 2009 | By Island Pulse | Category: 2009, Advertising, Arts, Attractions, Breast Cancer Campaign, Carnival, Charity, Community Forum, Council, Culture, Day Out, Equality, Events and Festivals, Family Day Out, History, Holidays, Island Views, Isle of Wight Event News, Isle of Wight Services, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lifestyle, Music, News, Photography, Sailing, Walking, Wildlife Conservation, Youth

Isle of Wight Event News October 2009: Concert March In Time: Grand Christmas Fayre: Zumbatomic fitness: ‘Opportunities Day’: Guy Fawkes Night: IW Festival of Remembrance: ‘The Graduate Show’: Deborah Hodgson in Concert: Island Photo Show: British Cod Championships: BBC Blast: Eco-Event For Schools: Huge Hospice Quiz: Pond Life On Wight: Poetry Centenary: Wight Hot Pipes: Victorian Christmas at Osborne House: ‘The Vagina Monologues’: 150th Anniversary of the Floating Bridge: Mrs Cameron’s House Party: DECADeANCE …



Beaches, Bars and Blisters of the Isle of Wight

Oct 13th, 2009 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: 2009, Advertising, Books, Community, Culture, Featured News, Holidays, Island Views, Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Lifestyle, News, Review, Tourism, Walking, Writing

When Local Author David Yates was first carried to the Isle of Wight as a baby his love affair with the Island began. His new book Beaches, Bars and Blisters of the Isle of Wight captures the unique charm and eccentricity of the island…



What’s On In October

Oct 1st, 2009 | By Island Pulse | Category: 2009, Advertising, Attractions, Big Day Out, Community Forum, Darwin 200, Environment, Family Day Out, History, Isle of Wight Event News, Isle of Wight Services, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Isle of Wight Walking Festival, Lifestyle, News, People, Tourism, Walking, Wildlife Conservation

Isle of Wight Event News October 2009: Isle of Pink 2009: Mini Neighbourhood Days: The Haymaker’s Ball – The Haymakers’ Sunday Joint: Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Week: Go Yellow Day For The Hospice: Isle of Wight Big Day Out: Isle of Wight Bus Museum Annual Running Day 2009: Isle of Wight Walking Festival Weekend: Darwin 200 Celebration Walking Tours: Pond Days On Wight: Cleo Laine & John Dankworth Return With Friends: HALLOWEEN TRAIL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT…