1 January - Little Britain Challenge Cup 2012 - The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the premiere construction and property industry event. Started in 1988, 2012 sees the 25th regatta taking place. The regatta attracts entries from all areas of the construction industry with many companies having been attending since it started all those years ago. Taking place in Cowes each September, the event hosts three days of racing and shoreside entertainment. The event is more than just racing, it is also about networking, team building and meeting up with old friends and making new contacts. www.littlebritain.co.uk
1 January - The Epstein Trio Wolverton Manor - Saturday 5th May 2012. 19.30
In aid of Leukaemia Research
Ticket Information: £15.00 Tel: 01983 740609
Chamber ensemble comprising: Ori Epstein (cello) Omri Epstein (piano) and Matthieu van Bellen (violin).
1 February - SCA AGM 2012 The Castle Inn, Fitzroy Street, Sandown -
SCA AGM 2012 Sandown Carnival Association will be holding it's next Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 1st February 2012 from 7:00pm at The Castle Inn, Fitzroy Street, Sandown PO36 8HY. This is a public meeting open to all and we would be most interested to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in the future, in any capacity. The AGM will see the election of officers and key roles within the association. Meet our current post holders. www.sandowncarnival.com/
4 February - Michael Garrick Memorial Concert Wolverton Manor -
Ticket Information: £15.00 to include interval refreshments. In aid of The British Heart Foundation.
The Lyric Trio - (Nette Robinson soprano, Tony Woods soprano and alto saxophone along with clarinet and Nikki Iles on the piano).
As many of you will know Michael Garrick played a gig in honour of Bill Evans at Wolverton about a year ago which was very special. Sadly and unexpectedly he died recently having surgery for severe ischaemic heart disease. He was an unrecognised giant in the world of modern Jazz but achieved deserved acclaim in the last few years. His loss is very much felt across all his family, friends and admirers.
He formed a close musical association with Nette Robinson. They had performed very successfully over recent years with him guiding her special talents and now she is a very much sort after soprano. He was sure she would reach great personal success.
Nette and I want to remember Michael’s visit to Wolverton and dedicate the funds to help with the illness which ended his life. wolvertonmanor.co.uk
25 March - The IW Grand National and Ashey Scurry West Ashey Farm, Ryde - This year's IW Grand National and Ashey Scurry will be 25th March 2012
Schedules will be available shortly.
Wightlink are offering the following deal to mainland competitors:- Horsebox up to 10m Travel Saturday/Sunday anytime Including driver + 1 passenger @ £60 return Booking Code MP12IGN and this is bookable via the call centre on 0871 376 1000. The rate will be £60.10
14 April - Martyna Jatkauskaite Concert Wolverton Manor - In aid of Leukaemia Research
Ticket Information: £15.00 Tel: 01983 740609
An artist, with breathtaking technique and musical maturity of one far beyond her age. Martyna Jatkauskaite, described as “…an artist, with breathtaking technique and musical maturity of one far beyond her age…”
Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, she began to play the piano at the age of five, and made her official debut at the age of 11 performing Bach’s Concerto in F minor, with the Kaunas Chamber Orchestra. In 2005 she was awarded the prestigious Baltic State Scholarship to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London with Professor Joan Havill completing her Masters Degree in Music Performance with Distinction. Winner of over ten International competitions, prizes and awards recent successes includes 1st Prize at the 'Giorgios Thymis' International Piano Competition in Greece, Guildhall School’s most prestigious award – the Gold Medal. In the same year she featured as New Talent in the Classical FM magazine (U.K.) wolvertonmanor.co.uk/martyna.php
Saturday 5th – Monday 7th May 2012 Yarmouth Green, Isle of Wight
Gates open 10am each day.
**MAYFEST RETURNS FOR SECOND YEAR ON YARMOUTH GREEN**
This May Day Bank Holiday Weekend, you are invited to a traditional Old English celebratory event. Mayfest, will be held for a second time on the beautiful Yarmouth Green. Nestled between the Yar Estuary and Yarmouth Harbour, Mayfest is a traditional weekend of Maypole dancing, Morris Dancing, live music, great food, real ale and cider and a whole host of other activities.
It is free to come into the event, making Mayfest an accessible, affordable way to spend some quality time with all generations, and make the most of some traditional British family fun.
In 2011, the event’s first year, Mayfest was already listed by The Times as one of the Top Ten things to do in the UK on May Bank Holiday weekend, and the event aims to grow and develop on the success of its first year, with much more on offer to see and do.
On Sunday May 6th, the May Day Jouvay procession from Fort Victoria returns for its third year, winding its way along the picturesque coastline before culminating on the Mayfest site with Morris Dancing from Men of Wight, Oystergirls and Bloodstone, alongside all the other activities available on the Saturday and Monday.
Mayfest will once again be a superb way to kick-start your summer, with heaps of wholesome traditional fun for all the family. Don’t miss this one! Entry is free for all ages, no tickets will be sold for this event.
5 May to 20 May - ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL - About the Walking Festival
Featuring over 300 walks to suit all ages and abilities and with over half the Island being recognised as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty including over 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths.
Now in its 12th year, the Suzuki sponsored powerboat & RIB show will once again be returning to Cowes Yacht Haven. The show traditionally features over 80 boats afloat in the event marina ready for public sea trial, plus a whole tented village of special exhibits, food outlets and interactive displays www.ribexhibitions.co.uk
19 May - Wight Challenge 2012 Jersey Camp, Porchfield - Fancy a challenge? Looking for fun-loving, adventurous and fit teams of three.
Could you cycle 18 miles, canoe 3 miles and run 8 miles on the Isle of Wight and raise money for Wessex Heartbeat Charity?
Competitor Information for the Wightlink Wight Challenge
Why not join us and help raise sponsorship money for the excellent work done at Wessex Heartbeat charity at Southampton General Hospital www.heartbeat.co.uk
So what is the Wightlink Wight Challenge?
What: A 18m mountain bike ride, 3m open canoeing, and 8m running challenge. Each team member must complete all three challenges.
When: Saturday 19th May 2012 and 22nd September 2012
Saturday 25th May 2013 (MAY BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND) and Sept 21st 2013
Where: Jersey Camp, Porchfield, Isle of Wight - thanks to the support of SERFCA (South East Reserve Forces and Cadets' Association)
Teams: 45 teams of three
Why: To have fun and raise money for Wessex Heartbeat www.heartbeat.co.uk
Entry fee: £45 per person
Sponsorship: Minimum £100 per person - to be sent in within 28 days of the event.
25 May to 27 May - Yarmouth Old Gaffers 2012 - Isle of Wight Events Yarmouth - Celebrating 60 glorious years of Queen Elizabeth II and it will all happen from 25th to 27th May 2012
During the Festival, Yarmouth's picturesque harbour will be filled with life and colour with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. On shore there will be a huge range of attractions keeping the thousands of visitors entertained from morning til night all weekend. Click here to see pictures from past Festivals.
Keep an eye on this site, which will bring you details of the spectacle and fun to be enjoyed by the participants and visitors to Yarmouth this year. This year's events include:
Street Entertainment Live Music Spectacular Classic and Gaff-rigged Boats in the Harbour Exciting Racing for Gaff-rigged Boats within sight of the shore Visiting Classic Vehicles Craft Fair and Market Flower Festival Lifeboat Demonstration And lots more …..
2 June - Henrietta Wayne and Friends Wolverton Manor - Saturday 2nd June 2012. 19.30
In aid of Leukaemia Research
Ticket Information: £15.00 Tel: 01983 740609
Henrietta Wayne (violin) and members of The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will perform.
Henrietta Wayne studied music at York University. It was there that she became interested in the baroque violin, studied with Ingrid Seifert and Catherine Mackintosh and founded the Amati Ensemble, a group specialising in the trio sonata repertoire.
Since moving to London, she has established herself as a busy freelance violinist and regular member of The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir John Eliot Gardiner's English Baroque Soloists and the Gabrieli Consort and Players. Henrietta plays in the recently formed chamber group Kontrabande and is closely involved with The Buxtehude Project which aims to perform all of Buxtehude's church and chamber music over the next few years. wolvertonmanor.co.uk/wayne.php
22 June to 24 June - Isle of Wight Festival 2012 -
More of the hottest acts around today join the already jam-packed line up at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. For the first time, the Festival welcomes the sensational Jessie J, who will bring her pure ghetto pop fabulosity to the Main Stage before Tinie Tempah on Saturday June 23rd. Headlining the Big Top on Saturday will be groundbreaking dubstep pioneers Magnetic Man. Bursting at the seams, The Garden Stage will host an appearance from the dapper Miles Kane on Saturday. With over 40 acts performing across three stages, join the party at the Isle of Wight Festival 2012, there’s only one place to be. Tickets are available NOW, the summer starts here.
On Friday June 22nd, the Big Top will see some massive performances under its roof, with the addition of Harlem-bred vocalist Kelis and the inimitable Caro Emerald. Next up, joining the Big Top line up on Saturday June 23rd will be the provocative London-based girl group, Stooshe.
Over on The Garden Stage the charisma-firework that is Miles Kane as well as the theatrically indie sound of The Real D’Coy, will be appearing before The Charlatans on Saturday June 23rd. LA trio Best Coast and on of the BBC's sounds of 2012 - Dry the River will also take to the stage on Friday June 22nd. www.isleofwightfestival.com/
23 June - Richard Saxel and Faith Leadbetter Wolverton Manor - Saturday 23rd June 2012. 19.30
In aid of Leukaemia Research
Ticket Information: £15.00 Tel: 01983 740609 A prize-winning piano duet committed to performing both familiar and new works for four hands at one piano (and also for two pianos) in a dynamic fashion. Faith Leadbetter and Richard Saxel were the first ever ensemble to win the National Federation of Music Societies Making Music Award for Young Concert Artists, and have previously been selected artists in the Concert Promoters Network brochure.
Their flexible and unusual programming, combined with entertaining spoken introductions to the repertoire they perform has made them very popular with music societies around the UK, and they have also given major recitals and master classes at the Dartington International Summer School. wolvertonmanor.co.uk/faith.php
30 June - JP Morgan Round the Island Race 2012 - The annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is a one-day yacht race around the Isle of Wight, an island situated off the south coast of England. The race regularly attracts over 1,700 boats and around 16,000 sailors, making it one of the largest yacht races in the world and the fourth largest participation sporting event in the UK after the London Marathon and the Great North and South Runs.
Competitors come from all over the UK, other parts of Europe and as far away as the USA to follow the 50 nautical mile course round the Isle of Wight. Starting on the famous Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet races westabout, to The Needles, round St Catherine's Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes.
Spectators can find many vantage points, both on the mainland and Isle of Wight, to watch the race progress. The first start in Cowes is at 7am but you can find more information about where the boats will be at different times during the day by clicking here. Those who cannot get to watch in person can keep an eye on the race’s progress on the website, via our live text commentary and our boat tracking facility.
The race is a great opportunity to watch world-renowned sailors racing against families and first time racers. Although the majority of the fleet will take many hours to complete the race, the course records stand at 3hrs 53mins 05secs for a monohull boat, set by Mike Slade on ICAP Leopard in 2008, and 3hrs 08mins 29secs for a multihull boat, set by Francis Joyon in 2001. www.roundtheisland.org.uk
21 July - Newport Main Carnival 2012 Matalan Car Park - Judging Time 6.30pm
Moving for Time 7.30pm
27 July - Sandown Children -
Sandown Children's Carnival is a fun-packed day full of activities for kids of all ages culminating in a float and costume parade around the town and a prizegiving ceremony. As with all Sandown Carnival events, entry is FREE to all so why not come along and have a great day out?
The day after the Children's Carnival, this early evening event is attended by many thousands of visitors lining the streets of Sandown for a fabulous parade consisting of a mix of vehicle-based and pedestrian entries. An absolute riot of colour and pumping music, you'll be amazed at the quality of the entries for this very popular event featuring floats from all over the island!
1 August - Shanklin Main Carnival Popham Road, Shanklin - Judging Time 5.45pm
Moving for Time 7.00pm
4 August - Michael Jones Wolverton Manor - Saturday 4th August 2012. 19.30
In aid of Leukaemia Research
Ticket Information: £15.00 Tel: 01983 740609
Michael Jones will perform a concert of piano and organ music by British composers of the 20th Century. Although Michael Jones has lived in Stourbridge since 1996 he was born and musically educated in Birmingham - winning a scholarship at 15 to study piano at what is now the Birmingham Conservatoire and graduating in 1974 with Prizes for Piano, Advanced Harmony, and Musical Distinction. From 1974-85 Michael was pianist/chamber music coach for the Anglo-German Youth Music-Weeks, giving a concert at the British Centre, West Berlin in 1979 which won praise from the British Council .He continued his piano studies privately with various teachers and took part in Masterclasses given by Edith Vogel, Andre Tschaikowsky and (at the 1984 Brighton Festival) Viado Perlemuter, and in August 1983 he made his London Recital debut at the Purcell Room, South Bank, playing there again in 1984. wolvertonmanor.co.uk/jones.php
4 August - Shanklin Illuminated Carnival Popham Road, Shanklin - Judging Time 8.00pm
Moving for Time 9.15pm
8 August - Cowes Main Carnival 2012 - After a break of nine years, the Cowes Carnival was resurected in 2003 and since then we have entered every consecutive year.
We have won numberous trophies and awards for our Cowes Carnival Queens Float in the other Islandwide events.
11 August to 18 August - Cowes Week 2012 Cowes - Isle of Wight - Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week is a key part of the British sporting calendar taking place in early August each year. These dates result from early traditions when the great and the good came to Cowes between Goodwood and the Glorious Twelfth – day one of the grouse shooting season. The event is a great mix of competitive sailing and a vibrant social scene and has evolved enormously since the early days; it now attracts up to 1,000 competing boats, around 8,500 competitors and at least 100,000 visitors.
On the final Friday a fireworks display is traditionally held when we welcome thousands more to view the famous display from Cowes and along the mainland coast, and hundreds of boats gather off Cowes to watch this extravaganza from the water. www.aamcowesweek.co.uk
11 August - Ryde Children Carnival 2012 Ryde - 1.30 pm Assemble in Upper Dover Street
2.00 pm Judging
2.45 pm Procession moves off
Tableux should report to control point at the top of Dover Street.
11 August - Ryde Main Canival 2012 Ryde -
4.45 pm Assemble Esplanade & Canoe Lake
5.15 pm Judging
6.15 pm Procession moves off
Tableux should report to control point at the bottom of East Hill road. www.rydecarnival.org.uk
15 August - Ventnor Main Carnival 2012 Albert Street, Ventnor -
2012 marks the 123rd anniversary of the first Ventnor Carnival making it the second oldest carnival in England.
18 August to 19 August - Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2012 -
It's the Garlic Festival, it's in its 26th year, and it promises to be the best yet.
Firmly established among the top British food festivals, it is always a highlight of summer on the Isle of Wight and has been regularly singled out for praise in the national press and on TV.
Quite simply, it's foodie heaven, at its heart of course, is Britain’s biggest and best Garlic Marquee. STOP PRESS: The Garlic Farm just won GOLD at Hampton Court, for the SEVENTH successive year! So this year at the show we’ve extended the garlic marquee to be bigger than ever!
The largest under-cover festival on the Island (so we won't worry too much about the weather), its trademark is excellence in all things, not just GARLIC. Superlative acts, the very best of local produce, and high-quality arts and crafts. There's so much to see in our giant marquees, and our huge arena will feature a stunning programme of quality entertainment.
Particularly exciting is the return of The Vander's Wheel of Death, guaranteed to thrill and terrify in equal measure. There are clever animals. There's an escapologist. And when you've calmed down from all that, you can take a ride on our little railway. Toot toot!
Kids of all ages (that includes Mum and Dad, of course) will also love our children's entertainers, particularly our traditional Punch-and-Judy show. There’s Magic, circus skills, a climbing wall. And for those looking for a bit of adventure (but not too scary) there's the Island’s biggest annual fun fair.
Phew! Time for refreshment. Lots and lots of food stalls, a tea tent, of course, together with an ale tent and cider bar, making this the most festive of festivals. Look out for the cookery demo’s and tastings too!
And there are acts galore. A one-man band and a human jukebox (oh yes, we love variety) as well as top bands performing on our giant stage. They include Dodgy, whose 'Good Enough' remains a classic summer hit. Then there's Matchbox, the fabulous rockabilly '80s band, reprising their best and most popular numbers, along with Hello, whose 'Tell Him' is the ultimate in glam rock songs. And talking of glam, we have well respected soul star Linda Lewis, that Top of the Pops regular, whose great voice and catchy tunes never fail to wow both young and old alike.
Sandown Illuminated Carnival As the nights begin to draw in, this evening event features dozens of brightly-lit floats and hundreds of costumes and is the perfect end to the summer season. Taking place at the end of August, Sandown Illuminated Carnival really shouldn't be missed! Fun for all ages.
Tableux should report to control point at the bottom of East Hill road. www.rydecarnival.org.uk
15 September to 16 September - International Charity Classic Car Extravaganza 2012 Newport & Ryde - A spectacular collection of classic cars from all over the UK and beyond will descend on the Isle of Wight on September 15th & 16th 2012
Saturday 15th the show will be held at Newport Quay where all monies collected will be donated directly to St Catherine’s School in Ventnor which specialises in teaching children with learning and communication difficulties. Sunday 16th the show will be at Ryde Esplanade and all monies collected will go directly to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice in Newport. Victor Gallucci, organizer, has built these shows up over the last eleven years and the 2012 show promises an even greater variety of vintage, classic, custom and retro cars, bikes and other unusual vehicles. In all, there will be in excess of 700 vehicles on display, guaranteed to delight all visitors from the youngest child to the eldest adult. Both shows will be free to attend and access will be from 11am to 5:30pm Important registration information: All vehicle owners wishing to display, must register with the organiser on 020 8439 7871 Spectators wishing to attend and take advantage of the generous Wightlink fares should book in advance on 0871 3761000
22 September to 30 September - Isle of Wight Cycle Festival -
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The Little Britain Challenge Cup is the premiere construction and property industry event. Started in 1988, 2012 sees the 25th regatta taking place. The regatta attracts entries from all areas of the construction industry with many companies having been attending since it started all those years ago.
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Henrietta Wayne studied music at York University. It was there that she became interested in the baroque violin, studied with Ingrid Seifert and Catherine Mackintosh and founded the Amati Ensemble, a group specialising in the trio sonata repertoire.
A prize-winning piano duet committed to performing both familiar and new works for four hands at one piano (and also for two pianos) in a dynamic fashion. Faith Leadbetter and Richard Saxel were the first ever ensemble to win the National Federation of Music Societies Making Music Award for Young Concert Artists, and have previously been selected artists in the Concert Promoters Network brochure.
Although Michael Jones has lived in Stourbridge since 1996 he was born and musically educated in Birmingham - winning a scholarship at 15 to study piano at what is now the Birmingham Conservatoire and graduating in 1974 with Prizes for Piano, Advanced Harmony, and Musical Distinction. From 1974-85 Michael was pianist/chamber music coach for the Anglo-German Youth Music-Weeks, giving a concert at the British Centre, West Berlin in 1979 which won praise from the British Council .He continued his piano studies privately with various teachers and took part in Masterclasses given by Edith Vogel, Andre Tschaikowsky and (at the 1984 Brighton Festival) Viado Perlemuter, and in August 1983 he made his London Recital debut at the Purcell Room, South Bank, playing there again in 1984.
