New Arrivals at Monkey Haven
Meet two rescued Diana monkeys this half term. Monkey Haven, the Isle of Wight’s primate rescue centre, is opening its doors for February half term to introduce its new arrivals and share its love of animals for Valentine’s week. Taabo and Imara are Diana monkeys who have found their forever home at Monkey Haven. Eight-year-old Taabo is a cheeky and adventurous chap who likes to look after his female companion Imara, who is a little calm and shy. The Dianas are endangered species and both have travelled from the Netherlands where they were part of the European Endangered Species Programme. Taabo’s genetic eye
Spirit of the Orient returns to Robin Hill this February
The Isle of Wight’s biggest Chinese New Year celebration returns to Robin Hill this February! With a dazzling array of award-winning illuminations and entertainment, Spirit of the Orient will be bursting with light every evening from 18th - 26th February in celebration of the Year of the Tiger! Follow the floating lanterns to the top of the ancient woodland and uncover the entrance to the Chinese New Year Show! Chase the evil spirits of the past away with this mesmerising performance of Chinese lion dances, the great dragon procession, and Water Sleeve Dancers accompanied by a unique soundscape. Then follow the 12-metre Dragon
Frosty Fun at Tapnell Farm was an “Icy Blast”
Tapnell Farm had a treat in store for us all last weekend. The air may have been chilly, but visitors enjoyed a frosty experience with atmospheric lights, magical entertainment and a special visit from two very well known Disney friends! The blood was certainly pumping as we enjoyed an adrenalin thrill seeking rush down a wintery mountain slide - in a large donut! Fun was had by all. Aaron Isted the magician left us spellbound as he put on a spectacular show of tricks - we still don't know where he kept all of those fizzy pop bottles! Please let us know! Excitement
Keeping things sweet – Valentine’s Day cookies
If you are looking for something quick and easy to make for Valentine's Day, this is the perfect recipe for baking with children and also doing a random act of kindness. These sweet treats will get everyone talking
Isle of Wight Carnivals 2022
It's time to get your 'carnival on' and head on down to your local street party
Riverfest 2022 to sail ahead under new stream!
Isle of Wight Riverfest was launched in 2008 by the Isle of Wight Council. The event was taken over by The Footprint Trust in 2010 and has become the biggest free community event in Newport, attracting some 4,000 people annually. Due to the Covid pandemic, the event had to be cancelled in 2020 and 2021. During this period the Trust’s main work, in promoting energy efficiency in homes and assisting Islanders in fuel poverty grew substantially. The Trust decided it was time to hand Riverfest onto another organisation, so they could focus on their core work. Following discussions with Newport Carnival
See the Island via Webcams, anywhere!
The team at isleofwight.com are proud to now have the largest network of Isle of Wight live webcams around the Island - giving you up to date footage of Islandwide destinations. You can see them live, for free, here - isleofwight.com/webcams They have installed their own cameras last year at Sandown, Ventnor, The Needles and Alum Bay as well as hosting several other webcams which can all be enjoyed 24/7. You can see what the lions are getting up to at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, watch the trains arrive and set off at Isle of Wight Steam Railway or even take a look
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary welcome you in 2022
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is looking forward to an exciting 2022! After suffering a major setback with considerable storm damage to the site from Storm Arwen, the sanctuary is bouncing back and looking forward to meeting visitors again! New arrivals, Marie Ange, Belle Helene, Galentine, Prune, Rosie, and foals Luckie, Lola and Hovis, will be having their first ‘season’ on the Island and joining donkeys from the sanctuary’s other herds in interacting with their supporters. Just some of the cute residents at the sanctuary New paddocks, new walkways, and a new barn with visitor access will all be ready from Easter
New arrivals for The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary cannot wait for you all to meet their latest rescued animals, a pair of Servals called Tafkap and Xirus. They were saved from the illegal pet trade and will arrive in mid-December to enjoy their new life in their forever home in our sanctuary by the sea. Servals are absolutely beautiful wild cats native to Africa with long legs and particularly large ears that give them an acute sense of hearing. They are also highly successful hunters and can jump more than 9 feet straight up to grab a bird right out of the air - oh