NEW ride ‘EXTINCTION’: Blackgang’s latest thrill
Blackgang Chine, the Isle of Wight's popular theme park, is set to launch its latest attraction 'Extinction' on Saturday March 25, 2023. The amusement park celebrates its 180th anniversary this year. 'Extinction' is a unique, heart-stopping pendulum swing that combines with a full 360-degree vertical rotation, giving riders an immersive experience that takes them to the edge of extinction. Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park located on the Isle of Wight, is excited to announce the launch of its newest attraction, 'Extinction'. From Saturday March 25 2023, Blackgang Chine’s visitors will have the chance to experience the hair-raising pendulum swing that reaches heights
Brand new internet radio station for the Isle of Wight
iwightmusic.com is a brand-new internet only radio station aimed at listeners living on and visiting the Isle of Wight. It is run by a couple still new to the Island who saw an opportunity to broadcast to a wonderful Island community. They are bringing listeners music, information, news and advertisements…Yes, yes there maybe the odd competition! It’s only for fun! They bring a variety of music from the ‘80s ‘90s and today with relaxing music every night from midnight to 6am. If you have any ideas for shows and content, please get in touch! Click here to listen They are here for
FoodandMusicIOW Podcast – Episode 1
The first full episode of the podcast FoodandMusicIOW is now available on Spotify, Apple, Google and Amazon
Rescued Tigers arriving at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary!
There has been a lot of exciting stuff going on at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary over the past few months as we prepare for the arrival of two rescued Tigers, Softi and Toph who are due to arrive end of April 2023. Softi and Toph have had a tragic start to life, they were discovered in a horse box loaded with 8 other tigers destined for a ‘zoo’ in Dagestan in Russia. An issue with the paperwork made border officials at the Polish/Belarussian border suspicious, and as a result the transporter was intercepted. On closer inspection, the tigers were discovered in
Feeling the love at Monkey Haven this Half-Term
Feel the love at Monkey Haven this Half Term as the award-winning primate rescue centre hosts Love Week: 11th-19th February Swing on by and fall in love with the rescued gibbons, monkeys, owls, meerkats and many other exotic creatures as the Island's special sanctuary reopens its doors for 2023! There will be rescue stories to warm your heart, plus daily keeper talks focusing on love in its many forms – romances, bromances, Djimmy’s love affair with his piggies and a unique and special love story between the Siamangs and Mueller's gibbons. There will be tasty treats in the tea room and a chance
Tapnell Farm Park this February Half Term
Have you ever wondered what chickens are clucking on about? Or would you like to have a chat with a rat? Tapnell Farm Park’s team of ACE's (Animal Communication Experts) have the answers. Pull up a chair and enjoy Tapnell Farm Parks unique take on a talk show. Expect hilarious animal interviews, activities, and lots of animal madness this half term from 11th - 18th February! This Half Term also sees the return of the Farm Park’s classic Animal Activities and Animal Enrichment. Give the animal Keepers a hand by making fun things for the animals to tuck into, ready for
Walk the Wight 2023
Sunday, 14 May 2023 Walk the Wight is the Island’s largest and most iconic fundraising event, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds each year to help Mountbatten deliver expert care and support to Islanders when they need it most. An epic walk across the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside, Walk the Wight features multiple routes to suit all ages and abilities. To register click here. Before registering, please read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here. Walk the Wight 2023 is kindly sponsored by Red Funnel. You can find out more about their sponsors and supporters here.
G4 singer to perform concert at Mountbatten
G4 singer and former X Factor star Mike Christie is to perform a concert at Mountbatten next month. Mike, of Cowes, was part of G4 when the group, known for their operatic take on pop songs, finished runners-up in the ITV talent show in 2005. Opera, pop and musical theatre will be performed by Mike at Mountbatten on Thursday 9th February. “As an Islander, I'm honoured to be performing for the first time at Mountbatten, a charity close to my heart as my father received end-of-life care,” said Mike. “Music is such a comfort to all of us throughout our lives, and I will be
The Swiss Cottage offers not to be missed
10% DISCOUNT – RETIRED SENIOR CITIZENS OVER 67 YEARS OF AGE Unlike many other Establishments, we are only one of a few that still give all our Retired Senior Citizens Over 67 years of age a well earned 10% Discount when staying with us (except during our High Season in July & August, when Full Adult Rate applies). The Current Cost is from £126 per person for 3 Nights Stay on Bed & Breakfast or for 7 Nights the Cost is from £294 plus any Single Supplement if applicable. Call Keith & Christine on 01983 862333 or email [email protected] to check our availability or look at our website www.swiss-cottage.co.uk for more details.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year for the final time this February!
Robin Hill is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a final, dazzling display of light and colour at this year’s Spirit of the Orient event. The park will be transformed from the 11th – 18th February, inviting guests to stroll through the illuminated ancient woodland and experience an impressive display of lighting exhibits and Chinese lanterns. Buried deep beneath shoots of bamboo, Robin Hill’s resident panda duo, Blossom and Ping, will star in their brand-new show, Panda-monium. The fan-favourite pair will need your help solving the mystery of the stolen ‘Heart of a Panda’ diamond. This cheeky show is guaranteed to