We own the Caulkheads pub and Fort holiday park in Avenue Road Sandown Isle of Wight and for ‘children in need’ this year we are hoping to raise more than the £2251 we
Chile autumn evening at the Met wine bar
The Met’s much anticipated wine tasting programme starts on Tuesday 1st November, showcasing the very best wines currently being produced in the Chilean
Lord-Lieutenant hosts annual awards evening
Success and achievement will be recognised at the Lord-Lieutenant’s annual awards evening on Wednesday 5 October 2011. Awards for military and public service will be
Ribex event moves accross the water for 2012
RIBEX, the world’s only boat show dedicated solely to RIBs, will be making a high-profile relaunch as it moves to its brand new location for 2012. The waterside retail
5th annual Sweetcorn Fayre this weekend
The 5th annual Sweetcorn Fayre is taking place this weekend on Saturday 24th & 25th September at Arreton Old Village. Based on a traditional village fete, the fayre has plenty
2011 was the Hovertravels best bestival ever
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent and to the Bestival, has had great success ferrying both festival goers and commuters to and from
The 1024 Squadron Reunion is this month
1024 Squadron is celebrating its 70 year of operation and is having a Squadron cadet reunion on Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm at the Riverside Centre in Newport.
Miles of fun at this year’s cycling festival
The countdown is on to this year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival which starts on Saturday 17 September. Cyclists will be spoilt for choice during the nine-day festival with
Report from the Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Open Day
Thanks to Ken Orchard, Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Guild Press Officer for sending in the following report from the Bembridge Lifeboat open day. ed The Lifeboat Open day on
Shepards Wharf proved popular for Cowes week
Providing a relaxing haven for yachtsmen competing in the regatta. It received a visit from HRH The Princess Royal and proved to be the perfect venue for hosting many highlights
Rolex Fastnet race lives up to reputation
Records tumble in record breaking 2011 Rolex Fastnet race. Records tumbled in the 2011 Rolex Fastnet Race, this year’s event living up to its reputation as the most
Rán – First Back to Back Victory in 50 Years
For the first time in more than 50 years, the Rolex Fastnet Race has a back-to-back handicap winner. Following on from her victory under IRC in 2009, this afternoon
Pace slows on day 3 of Rolex Fastnet Race
After a brisk first 48 hours, pace in the Rolex Fastnet Race has slowed up with high pressure encroaching into the Celtic Sea and towards the south of Cornwall, just west of
Visit the Needles with a Hovertravel Hovercraft
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, will be visiting the famous landmark The Needles for the first time since 2003, offering a unique
Fastnet: Rán Looking Good for Second Victory
Following the arrival of the 100 foot supermaxi ICAP Leopard (GBR) this morning, so the first of the Mini Maxis arrived in Plymouth this afternoon in the form of 2009
Statement by the Royal Ocean Racing Club
Fastnet Yacht capsizes off Irish coast. The yacht Rambler 100 (USA) has capsized between the Fastnet Rock and the Pantaenius Buoy. The Irish Coastguard services are
Records set to tumble in Fastnet race
Records are set to tumble with the world’s fastest offshore boat, Loick Peyron’s 140 foot trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire (FRA), due to break not only the outright race
Maxi Multihulls Round the Fastnet Rock
The two largest trimarans in the record-sized Rolex Fastnet Race rounded the Fastnet Rock off southwest Ireland at around 0930 this morning. As expected Loick Peyron’s
Rolex Fastnet Race Press Conference in Cowes
With just over two days left until the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race, a press conference was held yesterday in the Sir Max Aitken Museum in Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
HRH The Princess Royal fires start gun for Race Day
Andrew Shaw achieved a second successive bullet and third of the week in X23 Phoenix propelling him further into the overall lead after five races in the X One Designs, the
Signature sailing events include launch of new race
In 2012, the Royal Southern Yacht Club will celebrate the 175th Anniversary of its formation in January 1837. Born on the rising tide of enthusiastic support for
It will be a haven hoot at Ryde library event
An Isle of Wight library is hosting a unique event for all the family where visitors can get up close with a feathered friend that Harry Potter would be keen to meet. Working
Policing step up patrols for Cowes Week event
Keeping people safe at one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment events is the purpose of a policing operation on the Isle of Wight during the week ahead. Police
Status Quo ended up rockin more than just the dock
STATUS QUO ended up rockin more than just the dock last night as thousands of fans arrived at Cowes Yacht Haven. The band kicked off with the sounds of
Online registration launched for 2011 IW Cycling Festival
Online registration is now open for this year’s Hills Killer and Cycle the Wight events which form part of the Isle of Wight Cycling Festival. Places on these popular events are limited
Fun & exhibitions at Freshwater arts and crafts event
The popular annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts event held on the Freshwater Library lawns celebrates its 17th anniversary this year when it takes place on
Island welcomes Princess Royal for 3 day visit in August
On Tuesday 9 August, HRH The Princess Royal will visit the organisers of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week at Regatta House where she will receive an
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