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Quay Arts is delighted to welcome the Nigel Price Organ Trio

October 29, 2010 Days Out

Quay Arts is delighted to welcome the Nigel Price Organ Trio to November’s Jazz Cafe, withthe skilful Price playing homage to Montgomery’s languid, bluesy style in the Anthony MinghellaTheatre on Fri 12 Nov at 8pm. Nigel is a well established member of the jazz community with a preference for the organ/drums/guitar combo, but his versatility [...]

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Victorian Festival of Christmas Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

October 29, 2010 Days Out

Victorian Festival of Christmas The Victorian era is considered the golden age for Christmas as well as children’s literature and book illustration and with this in mind Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is inviting visitors to step into the magical world of the Victorian Festival of Christmas, taking place on Friday 26th – Sunday 28th November, and [...]

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THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR HOVERING

October 21, 2010 Days Out

THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR HOVERING Walkers heading for the UK’s largest autumn walking weekend (Isle of Wight Walking Weekend 23-24 October) should step forward to Hovertravel. The hovercraft’s fast and frequent foot passenger service is ideal for serious ramblers as well as the more casual stroller, especially as the journey is less than 10 [...]

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Pete Waterman OBE to Attend Opening Day of‘Calbourne Weekend’

October 7, 2010 Days Out

Pete Waterman OBE to Attend Opening Day of‘Calbourne Weekend’ Celebration Weekend to Mark the Return ofIsle of Wight Steam Railway’sFlagship Locomotive No.24 ‘Calbourne’ The special ‘Calbourne Weekend’ to mark the return of The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s newly repaired flagship locomotive, 1891-built LSWR O2 Class locomotive No. W24 ‘Calbourne’, kicks off on Friday (8th [...]

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Quilt Art

September 28, 2010 Days Out

Quilt Art at 25 The West GallerySat 23 Oct – Sat 27 Nov Preview: Sat 23 Oct, 6 – 8pm All Welcome This year, Quilt Art celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exhibition and book ‘QuiltArt at 25′. The first organisation of its kind in Europe, Quilt Art was founded in Britainin 1985 by a small [...]

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The Owl and Monkey Haven

September 22, 2010 Days Out

The Owl and Monkey Haven nr Newport have had a good summer and the development continues with Several animal organisations throughout the UK getting in touch to see if theycan home more and more primates and owls. The Haven are now looking for Corporate Sponsorship to aid us meet the demand of animals in need [...]

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Love Southsea

September 21, 2010 Charity

Love Southsea is the place to look for fun events happening in Southsea and beyond. Love Southsea has a pet charity and is helping ‘Help for Heroes’ . The team work hard to make as much money as they can for this worthwhile cause.See some of the events coming up on the next few months.Halloween [...]

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Nova Lifestyles takes Show on the Road’

August 26, 2010 Days Out

Nova Lifestyles takes Show on the Road’ With several Health and Lifestyle free community events in Newport now under their belt, Nova Lifestyles has decided to take the show on the road to a number of different venues across the Island. There will be free taster sessions available from a number of local practitioners and [...]

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Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend 22 – 25th October 2010

August 26, 2010 Days Out

Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend 22 – 25th October 2010 Don’t miss out on some stunning breathtaking autumnal views of the Isle of Wight. Due to the increasing popularity, this will be the third Autumn Walking Weekend  on the Isle of Wight.  This year they have over 60 walks for you to choose from, [...]

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Quay Arts are offering a season ticket for Jazz Café audiences

August 25, 2010 Days Out

Date: Fri 10 Sep Performance 8pm Performances start 8pm Quay Arts Café Bar & Menu: Café Bar, from 6:30pm onwards Location: Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport Harbour, PO30 5BD Ticket Price:                £10 / *£9 –  BRAND NEW – JAZZ CAFÉ SEASON TICKET £30 Enjoy all four Jazz Café events for the price of three! [...]

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FREE EVENT at the National Museum of the Royal Navy (Portsmouth Historic Dockyard)

August 12, 2010 Days Out

Big Game Weekend Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd August 2010 FREE EVENT at the National Museum of the Royal Navy (Portsmouth Historic Dockyard) Following on from the success of Armed Forces Day and the Pepys Show earlier in the year, the National Museum of the Royal Navy will once again transform Victory Arena at Portsmouth [...]

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KIDS GO FREE THIS AUGUST AT THE NEEDLES OLD BATTERY

August 4, 2010 Days Out

KIDS GO FREE THIS AUGUST AT THE NEEDLES OLD BATTERY Looking for something fun and exciting to do in the holidays? Then look no further. During August your kids can enjoy free visits plus lots of fun activities at the National Trust’s Needles Old Battery. Follow the soldier trail, borrow a family discovery pack or [...]

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Along those Lines Susana Watts Café Wall Thu 26 Aug – Mon 11 Oct

August 3, 2010 Days Out

A colourful mix of textured paintings and canvases in a contemporary style. These depict still life objects, strange birds and flowers, and found ‘treasures’. Susana is interested in contrasting soft natural organic shapes with the solidity of hard vessel lines. For the last decade, Susana has been working with texture; using plaster and etching into [...]

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1 Week To Go Until Portsmouth Navy Days!

July 23, 2010 Days Out

1 Week To Go Until Portsmouth Navy Days! With just a week to go, excitement is building and everyone is getting shipshape for Portsmouth Navy Days, a three-day event at Portsmouth Naval Base and Historic Dockyard, which runs from Friday 30th July – Sunday 1st August. The Royal Navy’s two newest warships are set to [...]

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The Rainbow Directory Family Publication have changed their name to The Family Directory

July 14, 2010 Days Out

The Rainbow Directory Family Publication have changed their name to The Family Directory this is a rather special Summer 2010 issue. As they have been running for 5 years this summer.They have grown so much over the years and it is thanks to Island Families and Local Businesses. They would love to hear your views, ideas [...]

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Pirates and Pinafore Take Over HMS Warrior 1860

July 6, 2010 Days Out

Pirates and Pinafore Take Over HMS Warrior 1860 Sunday 18th July 2010 – 12.30pm, 1.45pm and 3pm FREE with entry ticket to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard As part of the Victorian themed events to celebrate the launch of HMS Warrior in 1860, Bournemouth Gilbert & Sullivan Society has been invited on board to perform excerpts from The [...]

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