Events November 2009:
Isle of Wight Events are also available to view via the Island Pulse Calendar.
1st November 2010: The Eight Bells Pub Carisbrooke, fun Quiz Families Welcome 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
Monochrome Miscellany: Ventnor Winter Gardens [ November 1, 2010 to November 25, 2010. ]
Monochrome Miscellany, as the title suggests, covers a variety of photographic subjects from portraits through to landscapes and winter trees. Using a number of techniques and cameras Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group photographers managed to capture “something for everyone”.
1st November 2010: Speed Dating Isle of Wight. Friendly evening of Speed Dating. Come along to The Fountain and have fun in a safe and laid back situation. Telephone 07891392803
2nd November 2010: 2nd Monthly Competition at Sandown and Shanklin District Camera Club. www.ssdcc.org.uk
3rd November 2010: Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG): Aims to support and encourage everyone involved in photography and digital imaging. A sociable Photography/Camera Club who meets every week throughout the year on Wednesday evenings for Photography & Digital Workshop/Tutorials. 7.30pm @ Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater. www.iwdig.org.uk
5th November 2010: Yarmouth Carnival Committees’ Guy Fawkes celebration in the Square starting at 6pm. Entertainment by the Ryde Extreme Performers and Mat Wood plus the Fat Samba Band. Mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, toffee apples, and hot soup will be available and on sale. Fingers crossed for fine weather and a good fun evening. Read more from the Island Pulse click here…
5th November 2010: Remember, remember, the 5th of November and experience a Bonfire night with a difference by joining the Sandown Lantern Parade. Expect costumed characters, fire, lanterns and amazing floats and bands parading through the town’s streets, all lit with thousands of colourful lights. The procession starts at 6.30pm and finishes with a grand fireworks finale over the bay at 8pm. Visit Sandown Tourist Information Centre for full details, including parking arrangements in the town, www.sandowncarnival.com
6th Nov 2010: Huge Christmas Fair for all the Family. Free Childrens Competitions Free Parking Support island Businesses An opportunity to do all your Christmas Shopping under one roof!!! Book Signing by Maureen Collins Local Author. Free Entry, Free Parking, Free Childrens Competitions on Sat 6th Nov 2010 10:30 am – 3:00 pm at Newport Football Club St. Georges Way Newport.
8th – 29th November 2010: Learn to dance authentic 1950s Rock n Roll, at the Ryde Castle Hotel. Beginners class 8pm-9pm. Social dancing/practice 9pm-10pm no partner required. Mon 8 Nov 2010 8:00 pm – Mon 29 Nov 2010 www.jiverevive.co.uk
9th November 2010: The Isle of Wight Ramblers are holding a Baton Walk to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Ramblers. The Isle of Wight Baton Walk, Blackgang View Point Car Park, 9th November 2010, a 7.5 mile walk along the coast and then passing the Hoy monument and St Catherine’s Oratory.
9th November – 5th December 2010: Brannon Engravings at Brading Roman Villa A unique collection of original Brannon ‘Vectis Scenery’ engravings is set for public viewing for the first time in more than 30 years. The collection of almost 200 original Brannon engravings depicting the Isle of Wight in the 19th century will be featured in a month-long exhibition at Brading Roman Villa later this autumn… The Roman Villa will host this year’s return of the Vectis Scenery exhibition between Saturday, 6th November and Sunday, 5th December, from 11am to 3pm each day.
9th November 2010: Reviewing Entries from Erics Monthly Challenge. Sandown and Shanklin District Camera Club. www.ssdcc.org.uk
9th November 2010: The Isle of Wight Council’s Trading Standards advice session on how to buy safely online. This will take place in Sandown Library between 0900 – 1530.
Further sessions will be held on, 29th November 2010: Freshwater Library, 18th January 2011: Cowes Library and Ventnor Library on 22nd February 2011.
At each session officers will give advice on how to review websites and check their origins, and also give guidance on using secure payment facilities, to purchase goods and services safely online. Read more news on this from the Island Pulse click here…
10th November 2010: All Island Print of the Year at Focus Ryde Imaging Group. Judge Barry Day.
Vectis Wind Farm Community Open Days [ November 10, 2010; November 11, 2010; ]
Members of the local community are being given the chance to discover more about the new Vectis Wind Farm proposal at a series of up-and-coming community open days. The five turbine scheme
10th November 2010: Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG): Aims to support and encourage everyone involved in photography and digital imaging. A sociable Photography/Camera Club who meets every week throughout the year on Wednesday evenings for Photography & Digital Workshop/Tutorials. 7.30pm @ Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater. www.iwdig.org.uk
11th November 2010: Carisbrooke Castle a Field of Remembrance will be opened at 11am, for people to pay tribute to family members who lost their lives while serving their country.
Located in the grounds of Carisbrooke Castle, people will be invited to place crosses in the garden in honour of loved ones lost serving their country. A special service of remembrance will take place in the garden at 11am on 11th November led by the Venerable Caroline Baston Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight. The garden will remain open for people to lay crosses for several days. Read more from the Island Pulse click here…
11th November 2010: A talk from Laura Holme of The County Press followed by the Disposable Camera Challenge. Niton and District Camera Club at 7.30pm in Niton Village Hall. Visitors always welcome, but only members may submit images in club competitions. www.nitonpics.com
12th November 2010: Eneco Offshore Wind Park Exhibition On Wight : Eneco is inviting members of the public to ‘drop in’ to a public exhibition at Freshwater Memorial Hall in November, to discover more about the proposal for an offshore wind park located West of the Isle of Wight.
12th November 2010: Island Sun Shines In Future Energy Events : Future Energy – power from the sun at the Riverside Centre. A focus on renewable energy, in particular solar power. Specialist companies will explain about the various different technologies that can harvest the sun’s power. Info on air-source heat pumps, recently successfully installed in Chale, will be featured. info about free installation of solar panels and the generous tariffs paid by energy companies to householders. Info will be available on grants for insulating homes. Organised by the Footprint Trust at the Riverside Centre, Newport. Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
13th November 2010: Island Sun Shines In Future Energy Events : Future Energy – power from the sun at the Wight Mouse Inn Chale. A focus on renewable energy, in particular solar power. Specialist companies will explain about the various different technologies that can harvest the sun’s power. Info on air-source heat pumps, recently successfully installed in Chale, will be featured. info about free installation of solar panels and the generous tariffs paid by energy companies to householders. Info will be available on grants for insulating homes. Organised by the Footprint Trust at the Wight Mouse Inn Chale. Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
13th November 2010: The short life of Princess Elizabeth Stuart. A talk at Carisbrooke Castle Museum by Rosemary Cooper on Charles I’s daughter, who died at Carisbrooke Castle. Please ring or e-mail to book your place. Booking is essential as places are limited. The charge includes admission to the castle. www.carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk
14th November 2010: Gifts For Christmas Fair [ November 14, 2010; 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]
A Christmas Gift fair packed with gifts to give to family and friends, young and old will take place on 14th November in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign.
16th November 2010: ‘Make the Best of This Competition’ at Sandown and Shanklin District Camera Club. www.ssdcc.org.uk
17th November 2010: Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG): Aims to support and encourage everyone involved in photography and digital imaging. A sociable Photography/Camera Club who meets every week throughout the year on Wednesday evenings for Photography & Digital Workshop/Tutorials. 7.30pm @ Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater. www.iwdig.org.uk
17th – 18th November 2010: British Cod Championships 2010: This year, instead of running the competition from the Isle of Wight, the British Cod Championships will now be running from Lymington on Wednesday 17th Thursday 18th November 2010. This popular event, attracts top prize money with £1,000 for the person catching the heaviest cod each day, and £1,000 for the person who catches the most cod over two days. The format will remain the same as in previous year’s and at the end of each day a weigh-in, will decide the winners. More from the Island Pulse here.. More information visit www.westwightcharterskippers.co.uk
20th November 2010: Lifeboat Dinner and Auction for Ryde Inshore Rescue at the Springvale Hotel. 3 course meal, auction and raffle in aid of Ryde Inshore Rescue, for more information and how to book please go to website www.rydeinshorerescue.org
2oth – 22nd November 2010: Celebrate A Victorian Christmas On Wight
A Victorian Christmas at Osborne House. Experience the spirit of a traditional Victorian Christmas. Delight in magic and illusion at the side-shows and marvel at the travelling theatre. Enjoy carol singing and shopping for festive gifts in a wintry scene and a chance to meet Queen Victoria herself. More details from the Island Pulse here:
10am – 5pm Adults £11.80, Concessions £10.10, Children £5.90, Family Ticket £29.20. English Heritage Members: Adults £1.60, Concessions £1.40, Children £0.80, Family Ticket £4.00. Pre-booking recommended – call 0870 333 1181.
23rd November 2010: Regular Monthly Feature, Gary Early will teach & discuss. Digital Imaging: Elements/Lightroom/Photoshop Techniques. Sandown and Shanklin District Camera Club. www.ssdcc.org.uk
24th November 2010: Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG): Aims to support and encourage everyone involved in photography and digital imaging. A sociable Photography/Camera Club who meets every week throughout the year on Wednesday evenings for Photography & Digital Workshop/Tutorials. 7.30pm @ Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater. www.iwdig.org.uk
HMS Pinafore @ Shanklin Theatre [ November 24, 2010 7:45 pm to November 27, 2010 7:45 pm. ]
Come and join the Island Savoyards on board HMS Pinafore, by Gilbert and Sullivan. Enjoy one of their most successful collaborations featuring some of the best local Island performers at the Islands best theatre!
25th November 2010: Themed Competion on Mirror Image/Reflections Judge Mike Penrith. Niton and District Camera Club at 7.30pm in Niton Village Hall. Visitors always welcome, but only members may submit images in club competitions. www.nitonpics.com
26th November 2010: Pudding and Quiz Night. The IW Society for the Blind invites everyone to come along to a most enjoyable evening. An interesting quiz, with a good selection of desserts. 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm IW Society for the Blind’s HQ at Millbrooke House, 137 Carisbrooke Road, Newport. (car park at the back in Castle Road)
27th November 2010: The first of three Christmas Concerts at Medina Theatre. Featuring the Beginner and Junior Strings,Recorders, Keyboards and the Foundation Wind Band.
27th November 2010: Winter Fair Jumble and gift stalls include collectibles; crystals and gifts; fairy keepsakes; stones and brooches; wax art; jewellery; tapestry and much more at Unitarian Meeting House, High Street, Newport.
27th November 2010: Christmas Bazaar Event at the Isle of Wight Community Centre, Park Road, Cowes. Join local artists Caroline Whittle & Marcia Mence for a complimentary glass of punch and browse through their unique range of quality gifts.
27th November 2010: Christmas Fayre at East Cowes Town Hall York Avenue. Tea, coffee & cakes. Gifts made by the children. Raffles, tombolas and more. Father Christmas will be there to meet you – but not for long.
28th November 2010: Christmas Cracker at Shanklin Theatre. Featuring Vectis Brass and friends. Mince Pies, Mulled Wine and a great Christmassy atmosphere with Carols! Sunday, 2.00 pm, £5. (£4 Senior, £3 under 16s)
29th November 2010: The Isle of Wight Council’s Trading Standards advice session on how to buy safely online. This will take place in Freshwater Library between 0900 – 1530. Further sessions will be held on 18th January 2011: Cowes Library and Ventnor Library on 22nd February 2011.
At each session officers will give advice on how to review websites and check their origins, and also give guidance on using secure payment facilities, to purchase goods and services safely online. Read more news on this from the Island Pulse click here…
29th November 2010: The sounds of Christmas will ring out at Island churches during the festive season thanks to Cowes Concert Band. All Saints’ Church, Gurnard, on 29th November at 7.45pm. 6th December the band performs at Binstead Methodist Church at 8pm. On 13th December they cross the Medina to perform at East Cowes Methodist Church at 8pm and the final concert is at St Mary’s Church, Cowes, on 20th December at 8pm. More details from the Island Pulse click here…
30th November 2010: Renowned Photographer and Author Guy Edwardes is coming to the Isle of Wight to give a “Nature and Landscape Photography Presentation” to Sandown and Shanklin District Camera Club. Guy is in great demand and regularly presents his work to various clubs and organisations around the UK. Entry is FREE!
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