Fairytale Week at Tapnell Farm this May Half-Term
Fairytale Week - it’s so much more than fairytales! Pop along to Tapnell Farm Park this May Half-Term to find out why
Say hello to the ‘golden boys’ – new arrivals at Monkey Haven
Monkey Haven have just welcomed two critically endangered Yellow-breasted Capuchins (also known as Golden-bellied Capuchins) to their forever home at the sanctuary. Dennis and Juan are brothers who were born at Edinburgh Zoo as part of the European Endangered Species Programme. In recent years the family had fallen apart so the Island’s primate rescue charity was asked to re-home them. Monkey Haven’s founder, Don Walser, says: “We are very fortunate to be in a position to help these lovely animals. We were only able to offer them a home once we had moved our family of White-throated capuchins into their fancy new
Round the Island Race kicks off the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust 20th anniversary campaign
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is delighted to once again be the Official Race Charity of Round the Island Race in 2023. The charity is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, having been launched by Dame Ellen MacArthur in July 2003. Five young people went sailing that first summer with the Trust and now almost 2,900 young people have been part of their transformational sailing adventures. Since becoming the Race charity in 2005, over £300,000 has been raised for the Trust, enabling the charity to support hundreds of young people post-treatment. No fewer than 24 young people will once again be
Food and Music IOW Podcast – Episode 2
The second full episode of the podcast FoodandMusicIOW is now available on Spotify, Apple, Google and Amazon… You can listen to the voice only version on all of them and the voice and music version on Spotify only. Episode 2 - Get the Wight Meat! The Isle of Wight Meat Company The Isle of Wight is a UNESCO Biosphere which enjoys a wealth of natural, historical, culture, and art which is available to the local inhabitants & the millions of visitors to the island over the years. Nammet means a light meal; originally a farm worker's lunch to be eaten in the
Ticket to Ryde is back! Free community event on Ryde Seafront this early May Bank Holiday Weekend
After a successful run over Easter with thousands of people in attendance, Ticket to Ryde is returning again for theweekend. The event will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th April on Ryde seafront, and is free for everyone to attend. Organised by the Jack Up Events with the support of Ryde Town Council, the event takes place on Eastern Gardens, opposite the harbour. With a range of activities and entertainment for all ages, it’s is the perfect way to kick off the summer season. Visitors can expect a variety of food and drink stalls, offering delicious treats from local vendors.
Original American school bus arrives on the Isle of Wight from Texas
Retro Staycations is delighted to announce the arrival of a beautifully converted American school bus all the way from Texas, which will be available for guests to stay in throughout 2023. Spectators couldn’t fail to miss the big yellow bus making its way to the Island via Red Funnel ferries on Friday, April 21st. Freshly retired from the highways of Houston, this is an iconic split-screen bus – known as a ‘skoolie’ by all US school kids, and is the only one of its kind on the Island. Texas once carried up to 71 loud / nerdy kids to and from
Come visit the Award-Winning ‘Donkey Sanctuary’ this Spring
They rescue homeless and unwanted donkeys, giving them a loving and forever home in the beautiful Wroxall valley on the Isle of Wight. With Free entry and Free Parking, their charity relies entirely on donations, adoptions, and fundraising from the public. Without you, they would not exist. As Spring is underway, they celebrate World Donkey Day on the 8th May, so it is a fantastic opportunity to mention their Equine Clinic Appeal. The Isle of Wight does not have an equine clinic and they are determined to provide the best care and facilities for the donkeys & their vets to use. They are
Events at Osborne House fit for a KING
Osborne House have plenty of events in the upcoming months, with fun for the whole family. From open air movies during the Coronation weekend, to May half term activities, there is a lot to be seen and explore at Osborne House this spring
isleofwight.com nominated for Micro Business of the Year
We are very proud to announce that isleofwight.com has been shortlisted for Micro Business of the Year at the Official Isle of Wight Chamber's Business Awards 2023. We are humbled that our hard word since taking over isleofwight.com 3 years ago has been recognised. We have given the company a full overhaul, are going from strength to strength and are not finished yet! Thank you to the team Michael, Rachel, Abi, Ben and James. Congratulations to all the other nominations and we are already looking forward to the glittering ceremony, hosted by Shappi Khorsandi at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 12th May!
Ticket to Ryde returns this Easter bank holiday weekend
Ryde Esplanade will once again play host to what has become a Bank Holiday highlight as the free to attend music event, Ticket to Ryde makes a welcome return to Eastern Gardens. Organised by Jack Up Events with the support of Ryde Town Council, Ticket to Ryde is now in its 9th year. Owing to very popular demand, it will once again be returning on each of the Bank Holiday weekends throughout Spring and Summer 2023. Feel-good live music will be provided by some of the Island’s best bands and artists including Now Only, Bethan John, Momentary High, Emelia, The Pact, High