Isle of Wight, Festivals, Shows and Event Archive 2006:

Sunshine and Flowers Gail and Chelsea Sheath  Freshwater Library.

County Show http://www.riwas.org.uk/

One Big Gig Mini Music Festival.

Lashings World XI Ventnor Cricket Club http://www.ventnor.play-cricket.com/

South East Marine Week Activity and Event Days

VJ Day 15th August

Seaview Regatta

Shanklin Regatta 

Ventnor Carnival and Children’s Procession .
Chumba Wumba Acoustic

St Helens Horticultural Society Show

Meeting of the IW Postcard Club Contact Ron Kemp on 07746 174794 for further information.

Holiday Club Activities at Isle of Wight Coastal Vsitors Centre, contact Sue or Natasha on 01983 855400

Ventnor Illuminated Carnival

Garlic Festival 19th and 20th August http://www.garlic-festival.co.uk/

St Helens Carnival

Island Steam Show http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/

International Scooter Rally  http://www.vfmscoot.com/

Wolverton Manor Fair 2nd and 3rd September http://www.wolvertonmanor.com/

Bestival 8th to 10th September http://www.bestival.net/

Isle of Wight Heritage Open Days, 7th to 10th September 2006,

http://www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk/
http://www.brading.gov.uk/
http://www.ghost-tours.co.uk/
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
http://www.classicboatmuseum.org/
www.wightonline.co.uk/parkhurst-heritage
http://www.island2000.org.uk/
http://www.ventnorheritage.org.uk/
http://www.wightaonb.org.uk/
http://www.hwtma.org.uk/
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
www.islandpulse.co.uk/b2/?p=144

Little Britain Regatta Cowes 14th to 17th September http://www.littlebritain.co.uk/

Whitwell Village Show 16th September

Cycling Festival 16th to 24th September http://www.sunseaandcycling.com/

Ryde Harriers: Wroxall Round, St Boniface Fell Race and Ventnor Horseshoe  Saturday 23 September 2006, 10.30 am, 11:00 am  and 3.00 pm http://www.rydeharriers.co.uk/

Wroxall Community Show 23rd September 2006 details: www.islandpulse.co.uk/b2/?p=137

Apple Days Festival 23rd and 24th September http://www.appledays.co.uk/

IWPOY Digital Workshop
Venue:  Riverside Centre, Newport
Date:  Friday 29th September 2006
Times:  10 am-12 pm, 2 pm-4 pm, 6 pm-8 pm

Further details about the workshops can be obtained by visiting  http://www.iwpoy.iwdig.org/ or via email: iwpoy@iwdig.org

Conker Championships Blackgang Chine 1st October 2006 2.00 pm Normal admission prices apply (competitors free) Vectis Events http://www.blackgangchine.com/

Folk & Blues Festival, Bonchurch 5th to 7th October

Yarmouth Commercial Regatta Monday 09 October 2006, 10:00 am
To Tuesday 10 October 2006 http://www.commercialregatta.com/

The Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG) 11th October 2006
Photography Presentation of Colour Management, 7:30 pm at the Riverside Centre, Newport, limited spaces available pre booking is required via email info@iwdig.org.uk or http://www.iwdig.org.uk/ see also www.islandpulse.co.uk/b2/?p=216

Bembridge Windmill The Big Draw Sunday 15 October 2006, 11:00 am www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year, Final Day for Registrations: http://www.iwpoy.iwdig.org/  Closing Date 18th October 2006

Blues at the Riverside Friday 20th October 2006, Riverside Centre, Newport. THE MATT SCHOFIELD TRIO http://www.mattschofield.com/
White Air Extreme Sports Festival 26th to 29th October http://www.whiteair.co.uk/

Yarmouth Fireworks and Torchlight Parade organised by Yarmouth Carnival Committee 5th November 2006 6.00 pm.
Island Pulse have now confirmed the details with the organisers and whilst Yarmouth Harbour Guide 2006 states event to be taking place on 4th November 2006 the date to keep for your diary is most definately the 5th November 2006
Sandown Lantern Parade and Fireworks Display 5th November 2006 6:15 pm
http://www.sandowncarnival.com/

9th November 2006: Thursday 6.45pm Earl Mountbatten Hospice Quiz Night at Lower Hyde Shanklin http://www.iwhospice.org/

10th November 2006: Friday 7pm, Charity Auction at Riverside Centre Newport in Aid of Earl Mountbatten Hospice http://www.iwhospice.org/

17th November 2006: Charity Movie Screening of Antony Minghella ˜Breaking and Entering http://www.medinatheatre.co.uk/

18th November 2006: SNAP night for 11-18 year olds. SNAP stands for Say No and Phone, a Crimestoppers initiative encouraging young people to party in a safe environment.  On Saturday we will have a Disco, Swimming and Indoor Football available from 7.30 - 11.00 and all young people in School Year 7 and above are welcome. £3.50 entrance fee. West Wight Sports Centre http://www.westwight.co.uk/

21st November 2006: Discover Family History at Brading Station at 7:00 pm, £1 per person Tel: 01983 401222 / 40177  or visit http://www.brading.gov.uk/

25th November 2006: Wight Wizards Flyball Agility, 1st Un-Affiliated Open Agility Show. Lake Farm Equestrian Centre , Lake Farm, Rookley further details available www.islandpulse.co.uk/b2/?p=299

25th and 26th November 2006: Carol Singing around the Tree and Christmas Shopping Event from 12am at Osborne House www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConEvent.91

25th November 2006: Whitwell Village Hall Christmas Celebration 5.30pm Crafts Games, Cards, Hot chestnuts, Mincemeat Pies, Mulled Wine and Raffle.

26th November 2006: 10 am to 2 pm, Indoor Arts Market an Exhibition by more than 20 Island Artists and Table Top sale.  Raising funds for Liam Millar who has cerebral palsy and needs specialised equipment to get about.
West Wight Sports Centre http://www.westwight.co.uk/

30th November to 1st December 2006: Bembridge Sailing Club: Isle of Wight Christmas Gift Fair Thursday@ 5pm-8pm Friday@ 10am-4pm

1st to 29th November 2006: Exhibition of Fancy Knots and Rope Work by John Steggles  Freshwater Library

1st December 2006: Lights of Love Parade Totland Schools parading are Western, St Saviours, All Saints and Yarmouth Parade leaves Recreation Ground 6.30pm

2nd December 2006: Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Awards, Riverside Centre Newport:  Awards Presentation Evening  http://www.iwpoy.iwdig.org/

2nd December 2006: Youth Sports Night, year 7 and over. 6.30 - 9.30. Have a go at Basketball, Badminton, Football, Swimming, Karate, or just chill out in the cafe and play games or take part in a sports quiz. £2 entrance fee. West Wight Sports Centre http://www.westwight.co.uk/

2nd December 2006: Ryde Lights of Love Parade

2nd to 10th December 2006: CAODS are presenting the traditional pantomime ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at Trinity Theatre Cowes. Details and Tickets available from the Box Office Telephone 01983-295229

3rd to 24th December: Santa Specials at Havenstreet Railway.  Check website for full list of Christmas Events http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/

6th December 2006: The Merry Gentleman Apollo Theatre, Newport visit: http://www.apollo-theatre.org.uk/

6th December 2006: Ventnor Flower Arrangement Club Christmas Floral Exhibition in the morning at Whitwell Village Hall.

8th December 2006: Newport Lights of Love Service, St Thomas Church, Newport at 7pm Service in Aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice http://www.iwhospice.org/

8th December 2006: Niton Lantern Parade

9th December 2006: Cowes Christmas Carnival

9th December 2006: Shanklin Town Brass Band: Annual Christmas Concert featuring a mix of Christmas Carols and modern festive melodies, starts 7.30pm at Shanklin United Reformed Church visit: http://www.shanklintownbrassband.org.uk/

11th December 2006: Rookley on the Green Lights of Love Service 6-7pm and follows on in the Methodist Church.

12th December 2006: Vienna Festival Ballet: One performance only of the Sleeping Beauty at Medina Theatre http://www.medinatheatre.co.uk/

13th December 2006: A Christmas Carol, Antony Minghella Theatre http://www.quayarts.org/

15th December 2006: Music Quiz at St Georges Football Club inc. raffle - all welcome, to register a Team tel: 528989

16th December 2006: Newport Winter Carnival

17th December 2006: Crazy Duck Appeal http://www.crazyduckappeal.com/

18th December 2006: Shanklin Old Village Lights of Love Service, 6.30pm around the Christmas Tree.

19th December 2006: 6pm Ventnor Lantern Procession.TBC

20th December 2006: Newport Lights of Love Service, St Thomas Church, Newport at 7pm Service in Aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice http://www.iwhospice.org/

26th & 27th December: Mince Pie Specials at Havenstreet Railway.  Check website for full list of Christmas Events http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/

26th to 30th December 2006: Aladdin, Medina Theatre, Newport http://www.medinatheatre.co.uk/

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Isle of Wight: Island Pulse: Event Archive 2006.