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THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF Winners !

October 29, 2010 Charity

THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF  made   £324.10 for  Cancer Research, many bakers  have  been inspired to get baking, after watching BBC2’s Great British Bake Off and this competition  gave them a  chance to enter their best culinary creation into the  Islandwide baking competition  which was on  the 24 th October to  and win some professional quality Pampered [...]

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Owl and Monkey Haven Newport

October 29, 2010 Days Out

The development continues with Several animal organisations throughout the UK getting in touch to see if the haven can 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 of help. The  first goal is to build a purpose built Rainforest [...]

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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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Preview Boutique Newport

October 19, 2010 Business

Welcome to Preview Boutique Newport. Women’s Clothing Boutique. A little of what you need … A lot of what you want. Sam and her staff welcome you into a warm and friendly atmosphere, offering a personalised service and honest advice.Step inside Preview Boutique and you are surrounded by a stunning selection of unusual day and [...]

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NCT NEARLY NEW SALE Isle of Wight

October 7, 2010 Events

THREE LUCKY SHOPPERS WILL WIN NCT NEARLY NEW SALE BARGAIN-DASH, THIS WEEKEND Saturday 9 October sees the return of the NCT’s Autumn Nearly New Sale…with a twist. The Island branch of the parenting charity is running a competition for three lucky shoppers to win free entry to the sale of pre-loved baby, children’s and maternity clothes and equipment. The [...]

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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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THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF

October 6, 2010 Events

THE GREAT ISLAND BAKE-OFF Have you been inspired to get baking, after watching BBC2’s Great British Bake Off?  Well now there’s the chance to enter your best culinary creation into an Islandwide baking competition and win yourself some professional quality Pampered Chef cookware (www.pamperedchef.co.uk). Premier supplier of essential and beautiful kitchen tools, The Pampered Chef [...]

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Aizhana Nurkenova’s Piano Solo Recital on the Isle of Wight

October 6, 2010 Events

Aizhana Nurkenova’s Piano Solo Recital on the Isle of Wight Date: Saturday, 16 October 2010 Time: 19:30 Venue: Freshwater Memorial Hall, Avenue Road, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, UK Organisation: West Wight Arts Association - http://www.west-wight-arts.co.uk/ Tickets: £10 available for purchase from Freshwater Memorial Hall - http://www.west-wight-arts.co.uk/booking.htm PROGRAMME – J.S. Bach English Suite No. 4 in F major [...]

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Kumon maths and English: Free Trial until – 20 October

October 6, 2010 Featured

With the recent changes to education on the Isle of Wight, it’s time to see how you can support your child’s learning. And with a Kumon Free Trial round the corner, what could be a better way? Leading supplementary education provider Kumon can help your child to excel in maths and English by offering a [...]

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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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Quay Arts and the Bestival

September 3, 2010 Events

Quay Arts is set to appear at this year’s Bestival again on 10th – 12th September showcasing a visual feast of painting and sculpture created by… you – yes, you! Quay Arts wants you to help them create a utopian vision of the future: you can paint or write on a huge ‘tapestry’, build a [...]

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Dance with A Difference on the Isle of Wight

September 3, 2010 Events

The Island Dance and Theatre Company and we are proud to teach manyspecial needs children.Amongst these children we have four Down syndrome children, ages from 3 yrs to 11 yrs. one of theparents phoned us and asked if we would teach these children even though they would not be able toskip/jump etc.. She had enquired [...]

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West Wight Ladybirds netabll club

August 26, 2010 Health

West Wight Ladybirds netabll club are looking for more players. They meet every Wednesday at West Wight Sports Centre and there’s no need to have played for a club before. So if you haven’t played since school and want to get back into it, please contact Susanah Jennings at vicandsue@tiscali.co.uk

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Red Tie Theatre performing ‘Mother Courage and her Children’ ’

August 26, 2010 Events

Quay Arts are thrilled to announce that Red Tie Theatre will be performing Bertolt Brecht’s epic play ‘Mother Courage and her Children’ ’ on four separate dates including Tue 31 Aug, Tue 7 Sep, Wed 15 Sep and Thu 16 Sep in the Anthony Minghella Theatre. Mother Courage, one the most astonishing stage creations of [...]

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