Brading Haven Yacht Club will be offering After School Sailing Sessions with the support of Spence Willard for 2021. The sessions will run from April to October for children from the age of 7 years old upwards. The sessions will follow the RYA Onboard program. The programme enables those taking part to experience all the […]
A major barrier to the long-awaited regeneration of Newport Harbour has been removed with the granting of a harbour revision order by the government. The order, approved by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and Parliament last week, will enable the Isle of Wight Council to negotiate longer term leases for existing and new harbour tenants. […]
The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that vulnerable children and those eligible for free school meals will not go hungry during the February half-term as funding has been provided for food vouchers for families. Part of the council's connect4communities programme, the school holiday food voucher scheme aims to help those facing hardship because of […]
The Island's COVID-19 testing centre is now open seven days a week.The centre at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, will also be open for longer each day — from 8.30am until 4.30pm, including Sundays for the first time.The changes will enable more tests to be carried out as needed.People with COVID-19 symptoms who […]
Following the Government’s announcement over the weekend, Hovertravel is adapting to the new tighter restrictions and ensuring a consistent service for the communities on both sides of the Solent, as it has done since the start of the pandemic in March. With immediate effect Hovertravel is announcing, a revised hourly timetable to support those with […]
So far more than 1,617 Island businesses severely impacted by the recent month-long lockdown have received £2.383 million in grant aid administered by the Isle of Wight Council. The Local Restrictions Support Grant Fund (LRSG) is a property-related, non-discretionary grant scheme based on business rates qualification. Businesses could receive up to £3,000 for the four […]
Followng the success of their award-winning Christmas event last year, Tapnell Farm Park will take you on a magical new Christmas adventure this December …. in search of Santa’s lost present! An all-weather Christmas experience for children of all ages, starting Saturday 5th December. The Christmas adventure starts at home, once tickets have been purchased, […]
Spotlight IOW are excited to announce that our brand-new version of Rapunzel will be performed at Shanklin Theatre this holiday season. The story of the girl with impossibly long hair is a real family favourite, and we can¶t wait for you to see our version of it. Kidnapped by a wicked witch when she was […]
A socially distanced craft fair taking place at Quay Arts on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th December! Craft stalls, artists and makers will be safely spaced in the West Gallery, Anthony Minghella Theatre and the Clayden Gallery.- One way system in place- Limited capacity allowed in the building- Social distancing measures in place - Face […]