Struggling families are being invited to join the Island's first community pantry where 'members' can enjoy an array of produce to keep their kitchens stocked up. The food pantry runs every Tuesday from 1.30pm until 3.30pm, and every Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30am until 12.30pm at Community Spirited Cafe in Vectis Road, East Cowes. The […]
Paradise Isle is getting arty! Over the years the Island Arts area at the Royal Isle of Wight County Show has become a popular venue for established Island artists and emerging talent to exhibit their work. Art covering a range of disciplines will be on display at this year’s Show (25th - 26th June), including […]
Come and spend the afternoon on our working dairy farm this February half term between 2-4:15... Learn about the history of Briddlesford Lodge farm whilst getting up close to the cows, see the main herd being milked with the chance to try our award winning milk at the end and ask questions. Adults £8,Child £4 […]
There’s great news for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, wind back the clock and relive the good times! The team behind the Island’s popular Jack Up retro music events are preparing for the launch of their exciting new venture, Retro Staycations – a unique glamping experience, located in […]
Christmas schemes that provide food and activities to Island children who are eligible for free school meals will receive funding totalling more than £20,000. Members of the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet approved four separate grant awards last Thursday. The funding comes from the Department for Education's Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme, which was […]
Tapnell Farm Park’s award-winning Christmas Experience is back – ready to take you on a magical new Christmas adventure …. in the tale of the naughty elf! An all-weather Christmas experience for children of all ages, starting Friday 3rd December. The Christmas Experience starts at home (once tickets have been purchased) with a little letter […]
Work on a new £5 million primary school in the West Wight is set to begin later this month. The new school will provide modern educational facilities on the site of the former All Saints' CE Primary School, off School Green Road, Freshwater, which closed last year. The multi-million pound development will provide a new home […]
At Nettlestone Primary School we strive to ensure that all our pupils are treated as individuals to promote safe, happy, inspired, supported and successful independent learners. We are very proud of our entire community who are active, supportive and work in partnership for the best outcomes of the children and their families. Our expectations of […]
Twenty five students from the multi award winning Dance and Musical theatre school ‘The Island Dance and Theatre Company’ who have studios in Shanklin and Godshill, performed in their first show since lockdown last Sunday (12th September) at Shaftesbury Theatre in the Westend of London. They performed four pieces, one being a 20 minute long song, […]