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Full listing of events on the Isle Of Wight 2006
Coastal Wight Exhibition at the Museum of Island History, Guildhall,
High Street, Newport - Friday 04 November 2005 to Sunday 19 March 2006
from 10:00 am
New exhibition on the Isle of Wight coast. Also on show are five
watercolours by Thomas Rowlandson which are now available as limited
edition prints from Maritime Prints of Somerset.
Films come to Ventnor at the Winter Gardens - Tuesday 10 January 2006 to
Tuesday 25 April 2006 from 7:30 pm
Varied menu of modern international films screened every fortnight on
Tuesday evenings.
MOSAICS at the Store, 127 Pyle Street. - Thursday 26 January 2006 to
Thursday 02 March 2006 from 10:00 am
A 6 week course on making your own plaque/house nameplate/garden plaque.
Using mosaics.
T shirt design at the Store, 127 Pyle Street. - Thursday 02 February
2006 from 10:00 am
Come along and design your own T shirt - interesting results! Please
phone: 527529 to book your place!
VENTNOR SOIREE at the Wight Light Gallery - Friday 03 February 2006 from
9:15 am
AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL, JAZZ AND SUPPER
Social at the Riverside Centre - Saturday 04 February 2006 from 7:30 pm
Line dance Disco
PC's don't Bite! at the Store, 127 Pyle Street, Newport - Tuesday 07
February 2006 from 10:00 am
Afraid of using a computer? Come along and learn the very basics. Please
phone: 527529 to book your place.
The Pirates of Penzance at the Trinity Theatre - Tuesday 07 February
2006 to Saturday 11 February 2006 from 7:30 pm
Solent G&S Company are presenting Gilbert & Sullivan’s famous operetta
‘The Pirates of Penzance’ at Trinity Theatre Cowes from Tuesday 7th
February to Saturday 11th February. Performances start at 7:30pm.
Tickets are £5.50 & £6.50 and available from the Theatre Box Office
which is open daily from Saturday 28th January (not Sunday) 11am to 2pm.
Telephone 01983-295229
DISPOSITION at the Venue, Ryde - Friday 10 February 2006 from 7:00 pm
An evening of live music showcasing some of the island's best talent.
Bands playing: Sentenced to Rebirth, Preacher Joe, Penny's Dropped,
Rattlesnake, Jacuna. Also featuring a drum 'n' bass session with DJ
Karma, DJ Agro, MC Undercover and MC Velocity. Doors:7pm Age 16+ ID
REQUIRED
Jazz Cafe: ShantiJazzWorld at the Quay Arts Cafe Bar - Friday 10
February 2006 from 8:00 pm
Paul Jayasinha's group play jazz with some Afro Cuban & Brazilian
rhythms. A great menu is available from 6.30pm.
Caribbean Night at the Calbourne Water Mill - Saturday 11 February 2006
from 5:30 pm
Caribbean Night to brighten up the February nights! Live music from FaT
Samba and Derek Sandy. Ticket includes food & rum punch on arrival.
Tickets available from Calbourne Water Mill, CP Shop, Totland Post
Office and Holding in Yarmouth.
Charity Rock Night at the Venue @ Ryde Theatre - Saturday 11 February
2006 to Sunday 12 February 2006 from 8:00 pm
A fundraising rock concert for the Baby Unit at St Mary's, only £5 per
ticket, and the chance to win a guitar!
RSPB winter walk on Brading RSPB Reserve at the Meet at Brading Station
at 10am - Saturday 11 February 2006 from 10:00 am
A good variety of birds should be seen on this walk including waders,
wildfowl & birds of prey. Bring warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Sorry
no dogs allowed. The walk will last approx 2 1/2 hours.
CREATIVE ART at the Store, 127 Pyle Street, Newport - Tuesday 14
February 2006 from 1:00 pm
Creative art - making cards including some decoupage. Please phone
527529 to book a place.
Jazz night with Chris Gower at the Memorial Hall - Thursday 16 February
2006 from 8:00 pm
The Unity Stompers with special guest Chris Gower, trombonist with
George Melly and Digs Half Dozen, fresh from Ronnie Scott's. Chris is
also a former Islander making a rare appearance on his former home.
Public Fossil Walks at the Yaverland beach - Thursday 16 February 2006
to Friday 17 February 2006 from 10:00 am
Two fossil walks to be led by one of our professional staff at Dinosaur
Isle. A 2 hour stroll to look for fossils at Yaverland and have your
finds identified. Booking essential - call (01983) 404344 to reserve a
place.
John Hegley at the Anthony Minghella Theatre - Friday 17 February 2006
from 8:00 pm
The UK's favourite family performance poet! Audiences young and old
alike find John Hegley's observations about life hilarious.
Japanese Sewing at the Store, 127 Pyle Street, Newport. Tel: 527529 -
Friday 17 February 2006 from 10:00 am
Origami with material. Making Daffodil purses. The Japanese make
daffodils in winter to cheer themselves up before spring. Please phone
to book a place (527529).
SIDEWINDER at the Riverside Centre - Saturday 18 February 2006 from 7:30
pm
LIVE BAND & DISCO FOR LINE DANCING
Catherine Snell plays Classical Musical at the Anthony Minghella
Theatre, Quay Arts - Saturday 18 February 2006 from 8:00 pm
Catherine was born on the Island and studied oboe & pianoat the
Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Acoustic Strawbs at the Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts - Sunday 19
February 2006 from 8:00 pm
Great vocal harmonies & classy instrumentation from this band formed of
former members of the Strawberry Hill Boys, who enjoyed considerable
success in the 60's
Isle of Wight Hedgelaying Competition at the Blackwater Hollow (on road
between Blackwater anbd Rookley). Location signed on day. - Saturday 25
February 2006 from 10:00 am
Come and see the ancient craft of hedgelaying in action, delicious hot
refreshments, free parking and entry, displays and marquee. Entry is
free; spectators welcome Prize Presentations at 3.20pm Refreshments
available on site Entries are invited for the Open, Team & Novice
categories With support from Landscape Therapy, W. Hurst & Son Ltd;
Leader+; IW AONB Unit & the Isle of Wight Council Countryside Section
Orchestra / Choral Concert at the All Saints Church - Saturday 25
February 2006 from 7:30 pm
An orchestral and choral concert featuring the IW Youth Orchestra, IW
Youth Choir, Senior Recorder Ensemble, Music Centre String Orchestra,
Junior and Beginner Strings
PANCAKE RACES at the YARMOUTH TOWN SQUARE - Tuesday 28 February 2006
from 10:30 am
VARIOUS PANCAKE RACES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. PRIZES TO BE WON!
Spring Bands Festival at the Ventnor Winter Gardens - Saturday 04 March
2006 from 7:30 pm
IW Youth Wind Band, IW Youth Stage Band and IW Music Centre Foundation
Band blow their way into spring
SOCIAL at the WOOTTON BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturday 04 March 2006
from 7:30 pm
LINE DANCE DISCO
Book Fair at Node Hill Middle School, Newport at the Nodehill Middle
School, Orchard Street, Newport, Isle of Wight - Saturday 04 March 2006
from 10:30 am
Book Fair, including Isle of Wight, Maritime, Military, Antiquarian &
General Books, as well as Postcards, Football Programmes, Ephemera, etc.
Access to the Fair is from Orchard Street, just beyond the Lord Louis
Library, Newport.
Verse & Verses - Robert Hylton at the Anthony Minghella Theatre -
Thursday 09 March 2006 from 8:00 pm
With his signature blend of hip hop-infused comtemporary dance
critically acclaimed dancer/choreographer Robert Hylton joins forces
with DJ Biznizz and guest Pervez forthis visually arresting production
Philip Clouts Trio at the Quay Arts Cafe Bar - Friday 10 March 2006 from
8:00 pm
Philip Clouts is well known for his work with world beat jazz band ZuBop.
This trio is influenced by Latin and African Jazz, and music from New
Orleans.
Light, Years Ago at the - Saturday 11 March 2006 from 10:30 am
A chance to find out about lighting in the past through looking at
objects in the collections of Carsibrooke Castle Museum. We will also
learn how to make rushlights!
Antique Fair at the Winter Gardens - Sunday 12 March 2006 from 10:00 am
Antique & Collectables
Big Band Dance at the Memorial Hall - Tuesday 14 March 2006 from 8:00 pm
Dancing to the Island's best Big Band.
TEXAS TORNADO'S at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 18 March 2006 from
7:30 pm
LIVE BAND & DISCO FOR LINE DANCING
Live Recording at the Memorial Hall - Thursday 23 March 2006 from 8:00
pm
The Unity Stompers will be recording their new CD live and you can be
there. Admission fee gives you a chance to pre-order a CD at half price.
Uiscedwr at the Anthony Minghella Theatre - Saturday 25 March 2006 from
8:00 pm
Rapidly rising Welsh/Irish band whose debut album 'Everywhere' set them
on the road to a bright future. Winners of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk
Award.
StopGAP Dance Company at the Anthony Minghella Theatre - Thursday 30
March 2006 from 8:00 pm
StopGAP are four accomplished dancers with & without disabilities.
Dedicated and passionate about innovative comtemporary dance performance
StopGAP present a triple bill
Easter Concert at the Medina Theatre - Sunday 02 April 2006 from 2:30 pm
A Sunday afternoon concert welcoming spring by the IW Youth Symphony
Orchestra
GUIDED WALK - DAWN CHORUS at the Meet at the Newtown Old Town Hall car
park (SZ 423 906) - Friday 07 April 2006 from 6:00 am
A walk around the National Nature Reserve identifying birds and their
songs. Easy. 2 hours. 1 ½ miles Sorry, no dogs
Graffiti Classics ( String Quartet) at the Anthony Minghella Theatre -
Friday 07 April 2006 from 8:00 pm
Graffiti Classics have moved the String Quartet in to the 21st Century.
This uniquely talented quartet produce scintillating slapstick combined
with brilliant arrangements and mischievious humour. "Best music and
best fun I've had in years" The Irish times.
EASTER EGG TRAIL FOR CHILDREN at the CARISBROOKE CASTLE - Friday 07
April 2006 to Tuesday 11 April 2006 from 11:00 am
SMALL EDIBLE PRIZES FOR ALL SUCCESFUL SLEUTHS
BLOOD BROTHERS at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 08 April 2006 from
7:30 pm
LIVE BAND & DISCO FOR LINE DANCING
FREE Jam Sessions at the Quay Arts Cafe Bar - Tuesday 11 April 2006 from
7:15 pm
Jazz with Phoenix Jazz Ensemble. Bring your instrument & play, or just
relax & listen
BE A WILDLIFE DETECTIVE at the Meet at St Helens Duver Car Park (SZ 636
892)any time between 1.30pm and 2.30pm. - Wednesday 12 April 2006 from
1:30 pm
Fun for all the family. Carry out various explorations using the
National Trust Explorer Pack. This popular programme of special
activities is organised by the Newtown Nature Reserve Warden. Sorry no
dogs.
FREE Jam Session at the Quay Arts Cafe Bar - Friday 14 April 2006 from
7:00 pm
Rock & Blues with Platform One. Bring along your instrument & play, or
just relax & listen.
WILDZONE - WATCH THE BIRDIE at the Meet at Newtown Old Town Hall car
park (SZ 423 906) - Saturday 15 April 2006 from 10:00 am
Discover birds of the marsh and woodland, learn their calls and use the
bird hides. Bring your own binoculars. Approximately 2 Hours. Must book
prior to the Event. Bookings telephone 01983 741020. Sorry no dogs.
SOCIAL at the WOOTTON BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturday 15 April 2006
from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
Scottish Music Concert at the Riverside Centre, Newport Quay - Saturday
15 April 2006 from 8:00 pm
Scottish Traditional Music Concert - two Scotlands leading young
Traditional musicians - Lauren MacColl- fiddle and Rachel Hair - harp
Pedigree Dog Show at the Brickfields Horsecountry Binstead - Saturday 15
April 2006 from 10:00 am
Dog Show for Kennel Club registered dogs. Entries close 4 weeks prior to
show. Spectators welcome.
7 MILE OPEN ROAD RACE at the VARIOUS - Saturday 15 April 2006 from 3:00
pm
This undulating country road runs from Newport to the outskirts of
Wootton finally finishing at Ryde High School. OVER 16'S ONLY
EASTER DUCK RACE at the RIVER YAR BRIDGE - Sunday 16 April 2006 from
12:00 pm
SMALL PLASTIC TOY DUCKS ARE RELEASED ON THE RIVER AND ARE BLOWN BY THE
WIND AND TIDE TO THE OTHER SIDE - THE FIRST DUCK TO MAKE IT IS DECLARED
THE WINNER! CHECK LOCAL NOTICES FOR START TIMES
EASTER EGG HUNT MOTTISTONE MANOR GARDEN at the Mottistone Manor Garden -
Sunday 16 April 2006 from 11:00 am
Crack the clues and get an egg! Fun for all the family on Easter Sunday.
Face painting and Egg & Spoon races Dogs on leads are allowed.
Easter Egg Hunt at the Appledurcombe House Grounds - Sunday 16 April
2006 from 10:00 am
Hunt for Chocolate Eggs in the grounds of Appledurcombe House
WEST WIGHT 3 HILLS MULTI TERRAIN at the VARIOUS - Monday 17 April 2006
from 12:00 pm
Approximately eight miles over mixes, undulating/hilly road and country
covering Golden Hill Fort, Headon WarrEN, Tennyson Down and Freshwater
Bay. OVER 16'S
GUIDED WALK - LADYBIRDS OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT at the Meet at Newtown Old
Town Hall car park (SZ 423 906) - Wednesday 19 April 2006 from 10:00 pm
An interesting walk, studying and identifying ladybirds led by members
of the UK Ladybird Survey team. Sorry, no dogs. Easy. 2 Hours 1 ½ miles.
3 stiles.
The Little Black Dress at the Quay Arts - Friday 21 April 2006 from 7:30
pm
Forty years after she walked down Park Avenue, New York in a black
Givenchy evening dress & pearls in Breakfast at Tiffany's, Audrey
Hepburn's style still influences us today. The evening begins with
cocktails & canapes followed by a talk from fashion journalist Alison
Jane Reid, looking at the roles that Hollywood icons play in fashion.
There will then be a screening of Breakfast at Tiffany's in the Anthony
Minghella Theatre
Spring Blues at The Riverside at the Riverside Centre - Friday 21 April
2006 from 8:00 pm
Spring Blues at The Riverside 2006. Featuring, from The USA: Big Bill
Morganfield (The Son of Muddy Waters) with The Ian Siegal Band. Plus
support from Amen Boogie Blues Band.
SINFONIETTA at the Lang Center, Cowes Yacht Haven - Friday 21 April 2006
from 7:30 pm
CLASSICAL CONCERT
ST GEORGES DAY DRAGON TRAIL at the CARISBROOKE CASTLE - Saturday 22
April 2006 to Sunday 23 April 2006 from 11:00 am
TBC
SPY TRAIL - NEEDLES OLD BATTERY at the Needles Old Battery - Saturday 22
April 2006 from 11:00 am
Be a spy and follow the clues around the Battery to crack the secret
code.
GUIDED WALK - WILDLIFE & HISTORY OF NEWTOWN at the Meet at Newtown Old
Town Hall car park (SZ 423 906) - Saturday 29 April 2006 from 1:30 pm
Join the warden and see how the history of Newtown has helped create
such a rich variety of wildlife. Sorry no dogs. Easy. 2 Hours 1 ½ miles.
3 stiles.
ISLE OF WIGHT STORYTELLING FESTIVAL at the BLACKGANG CHINE - Saturday 29
April 2006 to Tuesday 02 May 2006 from 10:00 am
A 4 DAY EVENT CELEBRATING ALL THAT IS BEST ABOUT THE TRADITION OF
LISTENING TO WONDERFUL STORIES READ ALOUD.
Shopping Trolley at the Quay Arts - Sunday 30 April 2006 from 6:00 pm
An ultra hip night where art forms collide in a frenzy of creativity.
Move through the building experiencing film, music, digital imaging,
painting & installation
ISLE OF WIGHT RANDONNEE at the START FROM VARIOUS CHECKPOINTS ACROSS THE
ISLAND - SEE WWW.CYCLEISLAND.CO.UK FOR MORE INFORMATION - Sunday 30
April 2006 from 9:00 am
100KM CYCLE RIDE AROUND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
CORN DOLLIE AND SOFT TOYS at the CORN DOLLY AND SOFT TOY SHOP CLEAR VIEW
CANTEEN ROAD WHITELY BANK ISLE OF WIGHT - Monday 01 May 2006 to Saturday
21 October 2006 from 10:00 am
See Pat making her Corn dollies. They are made of Isle of Wight Rye and
transformed into over 30 designs some of which are original. Open Monday
to Friday ( 1 til 5 ) and Saturdays ( 10 til 1 )
BARGAIN HUNT AND AUCTION at the WHITWELL - Friday 05 May 2006 from 7:30
pm
VILLAGE TABLE TOP SALE AND BARGAIN HUNT AUCTION
CELEBRATE VE DAY - NEEDLES OLD BATTERY at the Needles Old Battery -
Saturday 06 May 2006 from 10:30 am
Listen to war time memories, eat ration book food and dress up in red
white and blue.
SOCIAL at the WOOTTON BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturday 06 May 2006
from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
Spring Concert at the Medina Theatre - Saturday 06 May 2006 from 7:00 pm
The Beginner and Junior Strings, Music Centre String Orchestra,
Keyboards, Recorders and Foundation Wind Band finish their season of
musicmaking with this spring concert
Play Tennis Open Day at the Ventnor Tennis Club St Boniface Road -
Saturday 06 May 2006 from 11:00 am
Come and try out tennis
GUIDED WALK - DISCOVER CULVER DOWN at the Meet outside Bembridge
Windmill - Sunday 07 May 2006 from 2:00 pm
Circular walk exploring the local history and heritage. Moderately
strenuous with a short but steep slope. 2.5 hours. 3 1/4 miles. Dogs
welcome on leads. 2 stiles.
MILITARY HISTORY TOUR - NEEDLES OLD BATTERY at the Needles Old Battery -
Monday 08 May 2006 from 4:00 pm
Come and find out about the Needles military history from the Victorians
until the cold war of the 1970s. Must be booked in advance 01983 754772
GUIDED WALK - WILDLIFE ON COMPTON DOWN at the Meet at Whiteways Car
Park. (SZ 368 855) - Monday 08 May 2006 from 2:00 pm
A walk with the warden on this beautiful, open chalk downland, looking
for spring wildlife including Glanville Fritillary butterflies and early
orchids such as green winged and early purples. Also find out about the
archaeology of the area. Strenuous with moderately steep slopes no
stiles, sorry no dogs, 2.5 hours 3 miles.
GARDEN TOUR MOTTISTONE MANOR GARDEN at the Mottistone Manor Garden -
Tuesday 09 May 2006 from 2:30 pm
Join Head Gardener Robert Moore for an interesting stroll around this
delightful garden and find out about the management and future plans.
GUIDED WALK - BORTHWOOD COPSE - BLUEBELL WALK at the Meet in public car
park in Alverstone road, Apse Heath, next to Borthwood. SZ 566 844 -
Wednesday 10 May 2006 from 10:30 am
Come and explore Borthwood when the bluebells are in full bloom. No
dogs.
TOUR OF NEWTOWN OLD TOWN HALL at the Newtown Old Town Hall - Wednesday
10 May 2006 from 4:00 pm
Discover the history and heritage of Newtown Old Town Hall. Limited to
30 people on a first come basis.
Big Band Dance at the Memorial Hall - Thursday 11 May 2006 from 8:00 pm
Dancing to the Island's best Big Band.
Spring Concert at the Medina Theatre - Saturday 13 May 2006 from 7:00 pm
The Beginner and Junior Strings, Music Centre The IW Youth Wind Band, IW
Youth Stage Band and the Music Centre Wind Band finish their season of
musicmaking with this spring concert
PLANT SALE AND COFFEE MORNING at the Village Hall, Bembridge - Saturday
13 May 2006 from 10:00 am
PLANT SALE AND COFFEE MORNING HELD AT BEMBRIDGE
RYDE R. C. REGATTA. at the RYDE R> C. CLUBHOUSE, APPLEY PARK & APPLEY
BEACH. - Saturday 13 May 2006 from 11:00 am
Rowing Regatta, part of the Hants & Dorset ARA Championship, four Men
and Women in coxed fours, coxless pairs and single sculls over 1 1900m
course from Appley Beach toewards Ryde Pier and return.
BRANSTONE FARM OPEN DAY at the BRANSTONE FARM - Saturday 13 May 2006
from 10:30 am
An opportunity to see what goes on down at the school farm!
SHANKLIN ROWING REGATTA at the Shanklin Esplanade - Sunday 14 May 2006
from 11:00 am
One of Fourteen Hampshire and Dorset Championship events, 3 on the
Island. Events for Men, Women, Young to Veteran, in Fours, Pairs and
Singles.
GUIDED WALK - LOW TIDE DAY WALK at the Meet at Hanover Point car park on
Military Road. (SZ 379 839) - Sunday 14 May 2006 from 3:00 pm
Come and join us to celebrate the lowest tide of the year and find out
about dinosaurs and look for fossils. Joint walk with Dinosaur Isle.
Walk the Wight at the Start Bembridge or Carisbrooke finish Alum Bay -
Sunday 14 May 2006 from 7:00 am
Walk the Wight for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice
GUIDED WALK TENNYSON DOWN FLOWERS, BUTTERFLIES at the Meet at High Down
chalk pit car park (SZ 325 856). - Monday 15 May 2006 from 2:00 pm
A circular walk with the warden to look for cliff top wildlife and
flowers, such as early gentian, ravens, peregrine falcons and Dartford
warblers. Moderately strenuous with a short but steep descent. 2.5
hours. 3 miles. Sorry no dogs.
GUIDED WALK - DISCOVER CULVER DOWN at the Meet outside Bembridge
Windmill - Wednesday 17 May 2006 from 10:30 am
Circular walk exploring the local history and heritage. Moderately
strenuous with a short but steep slope. 2.5 hours. 3 & 1/4 miles. Dogs
welcome on leads. 2 stiles.
BLUEBELL WALK at the Meet at Smuggler’s Haven car park just past
Bonchurch on the road to Shanklin. SZ 580 790. - Wednesday 17 May 2006
from 1:30 pm
Enjoy an exhilarating walk over the Ventnor Downs to see its carpet of
bluebells. 3 miles. 2.5 hrs. Some steep slopes and 1 stile. Dogs welcome
on leads.
GUIDED WALK SHALFLEET SALTMARSH & WOODS at the Meet at the Shalfleet
Parish Council Car Park, beyond Shalfleet Manor Farm entrance (SZ 414
896) - Thursday 18 May 2006 from 1:30 pm
Enjoy a walk around the Shalfleet, seeing splendid views and the rich
variety of insects, flowers and mammals. Sorry no dogs. Easy walking. 3
stiles. 2 hours.
BRITISH CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY ANNUAL SHOW at the Church Hall,
Town Lane, Newport - Saturday 20 May 2006 from 10:00 am
Competitive show for members only. Accredited Judges, Plant Sales,
Refreshments, Tombola.
BILLY CURTIS at the WOOTTON BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturday 20 May
2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
GUIDED WALK - THE STORY OF MOTTISTONE DOWN at the Meet in Jubilee Car
Park Lynch Lane SZ 420 846 - Sunday 21 May 2006 from 10:30 am
A joint walk with Wight Conservation to see how the organisations work
together to look after the Down to enhance the wildlife. Some steep
slopes. No stiles. Sorry no dogs.
50th ISLE OF WIGHT MARATHON at the STARTS AT RYDE BOATING LAKE - Sunday
21 May 2006 from 11:00 am
In it's 50th year, the Isle of Wight Marathon isn't the oldest in the UK
but it is the oldest run in consecutive years and the first marathon on
the South Coast. The Marathon is one of the toughest road events in the
UK with a scenic course of approc 1500 foot ascent.
FAIRY TRAIL at the OSBORNE HOUSE AND GARDENS - Saturday 27 May 2006 to
Sunday 04 June 2006 from 11:00 am
TBC
The Return of Henry the 8th and his Falconers at the Appledurcombe -
Saturday 27 May 2006 to Thursday 01 June 2006 from 10:00 am
Exciting costumed event with Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons, and full
supporting cast - Recreating Henry's visit to Appledurcombe along with
his falconers. Daily between 10:00 and 16:00
MAY FAIR at the WHIPPINGHAM CHURCH ORCHARD - Saturday 27 May 2006 from
12:30 pm
BBQ, TEAS, STALLS, RAFFLE, GAMES, COMPETITIONS, TUG OF WAR, GUIDED TOURS
OF CHURCH
Crab Fayre at the Ventnor Middle School, Newport Road, Ventnor. - Sunday
28 May 2006 from 10:00 am
Multiple stalls, Bar, Arene events, Food, Fun Fair,Music, Bands
GARDEN FUN - MOTTISTONE MANOR GARDEN at the Mottistone Manor Garden -
Tuesday 30 May 2006 from 11:00 am
Join in the fun at Mottistone Manor Garden with a special family day of
activities and trails around the garden.
STORIES FROM THE DEEP - NEEDLES OLD BATTERY at the Needles Old Battery.
- Wednesday 31 May 2006 from 12:00 pm
Find out about shipwrecks and archaeology beneath the sea with the
Hampshire and Wight Marine Trust for Archaeology. 12 noon and 2pm.
Stories From The Deep - Needles Old Battery at the Needles Old Battery -
Thursday 01 June 2006 from 12:00 pm
Find out about shipwrecks and archaeology beneath the sea with the
Hampshire and Wight Marine Trust for Archaeology. Stories begin 12 noon
and 2pm.
SOCIAL at the WOOTTON BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturday 03 June 2006
from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race at the Solent - Saturday
03 June 2006 from 5:30 am
1700 Yachts sailing anti-clockwise around the Island
From Castle to Computer at the St. Thomas' Church, Newport. - Monday 05
June 2006 to Wednesday 28 June 2006 from 10:00 am
'From Castle to Computer'. Exhibition of Embroidery through the years,
to celebrate 100 years of the Embroiderers' Guild
Village Strawberry Tea at the Whitwell Farm, High Street, Whitwell -
Saturday 10 June 2006 from 2:30 pm
Strawberries / Scones / Jam / Cream / Cup of Tea / Raffle
CREAM TEA at the WHIPPINGHAM CHURCH - Sunday 11 June 2006 to Sunday 13
August 2006 from 3:00 pm
CREAM TEAS, TOMBOLA, LIVE BRASS BAND, MUSIC, GUIDED TOURS OF CHURCH -
EVERY SUNDAY FROM 11TH JUNE - 13TH AUGUST 2006.
LACEMAKERS OF THE WIGHT - ANNUAL LACE DAY at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE -
Saturday 17 June 2006 from 10:00 am
A LACEMAKERS MEETING WITH SUPPLIERS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND GUEST SPEAKERS
TO ENCOURAGE NEW MEMBERS TO MAKE LACE.
RICK STORM at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 17 June 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
MEMBERS SHOW at the Village Hall, Bembridge - Saturday 17 June 2006 from
2:30 pm
HORTICULTURAL MEMBERS SHOW
Shorwell Midsummer Fayre at the NORTHCOURT MANOR GROUNDS - Saturday 24
June 2006 from 1:30 pm
A lovely village show with stall's, garden walks and arena events, good
fun.
UNITY STOMPERS JAZZ CONCERT at the WHIPPINGHAM CHURCH ORCHARD ( INSIDE
CHURCH IF WET! ) - Saturday 01 July 2006 from 7:30 pm
BRING A PICNIC AND A CHAIR AND LISTEN OR DANCE TO THE JAZZ SOUND OF
UNITY STOMPERS. RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE IN INTERVAL.
SOCIAL at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 01 July 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
HOSPITAL FUN DAY at the St Mary's Hospital - Saturday 08 July 2006 from
10:00 am
A wide selection of stalls and entertainment for all the family.
CHURCH FETE at the Old Rectory Garden, High Street, Whitwell - Saturday
08 July 2006 from 2:30 pm
Stalls, Games, Cakes, Raffles, Books, White Elephant, Refreshments
TOWRAGS RALLY 2006 at the SMALLBROOK STADIUM - Friday 14 July 2006 to
Sunday 16 July 2006 from 12:00 pm
MOTORCYLE RALLY IN AID OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BIKERS WITH A
DISABILITY & AN ISLAND CHARITY. STALLS, DISCO & BANDS, SILLY GAMES, HOG
ROAST, BIKE & TRIKE SHOW
MOTTISTONE JAZZ at the - Friday 14 July 2006 from 6:30 pm
Enjoy live jazz music in the beautiful setting of the National Trust's
Mottistone Manor Garden. Bring a picnic and dance the night away.
MOTTISTONE JAZZ at the - Saturday 15 July 2006 from 6:30 pm
Enjoy live jazz music in the beautiful setting of the National Trust's
Mottistone Manor Garden. Bring a picnic and dance the night away.
THE ISLE OF WIGHT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL at the BLACKGANG CHINE - Saturday
15 July 2006 to Monday 17 July 2006 from 10:00 am
A LONG WEEKEND OF SHEER INDULGENCE INCLUDING AN EASTER EGG HUNT,
CHOCOLATE TASTING SESSION, CAKE MAKING BEGINNERS COURSES, LIVE MUSIC,
CHOCOLATE FOUNTAINS ETC
BROADCASTER at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 15 July 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
CREAM TEA AND PATRONAL FESTIVAL at the WHIPPINGHAM CHURCH AND CHURCH
ORCHARD - Sunday 16 July 2006 from 3:00 pm
CREAM TEAS, TOMBOLA, LIVE BRASS BAND MUSIC, CONCERT OF MUSIC AND POETRY
IN CHURCH
Pedigree Dog Show at the Newchurch Community Centre - Friday 21 July
2006 from 11:00 am
Members only dog show. Membership details from Mr J T Greenway.
Spectators welcome
Become a Junior Falconer at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre at
Appuldurcombe House - Monday 24 July 2006 from 11:00 am
Learning to fly one of our trained owls or hawks. Introducing young
people to birds - suitable for over 7's with parental supervision.
Sandown Carnival Childrens Parade at the Troughout the town - Tuesday 25
July 2006 from 1:45 pm
Starting from Sandham Grounds, parades around the town lead by Sandown
Carnival Queens. Featuring bands, floats & great costumes.
Sandown Childrens Carnival at the Sandham Gardens, Culver Parade, High
Street, Pier Street, Esplanade. Finish at Eastern Gardens for judging
and prize giving - Tuesday 25 July 2006 from 2:15 pm
Sandown Childrens Procession carnival is one of the biggest on the Isle
of Wight. We promote fun with safety, and help to bring the Sandown
community together all year round
Sandown Carnival at the Sandown High Street, Royal Crescent, Melville
Street, Fitzroy Street, Station Avenue, Albert Road, Victoria Road,
Culver Parade. - Wednesday 26 July 2006 from 7:00 pm
Sandown carnival is one of the biggest on the Isle of Wight. We promote
fun with safety, and help to bring the Sandown community together all
year round
Sandown Carnival Main Parade at the Starting at Culver Parade,Throughout
the town - Wednesday 26 July 2006 from 7:00 pm
A spectacular carnival parade around the town led by the Sandown
Carnival Queens, featuring bands, floats & hundreds of magnificent
costumes.
Become a Junior Falconer at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre at
Appuldurcombe House - Wednesday 26 July 2006 from 11:00 am
Learning to fly one of our trained owls or hawks. Introducing young
people to birds - suitable for over 7's with parental supervision.
Skandia Cowes Week at the - Saturday 29 July 2006 to Saturday 05 August
2006 from 8:00 am
Skandia Cowes Week is the world’s premier sailing regatta, with over
1,000 yachts and 8,000 competitors taking part in some top-class
sailing. This eight-day event has a rich heritage having run since 1826
and attracts a wide range of competitors from true amateurs to Olympic
and World champions.
ISLE OF WIGHT FUCHSIA SHOW at the BISHOP LOVETT SCHOOL, RYDE - Saturday
29 July 2006 to Sunday 30 July 2006 from 10:00 am
ENJOY THE ISLE OF WIGHT FUCHSIA SHOW, TAKING PLACE AT BISHOP LOVETT
SCHOOL IN RYDE.
TUDOR TRAIL at the CARISBROOKE CASTLE - Tuesday 01 August 2006 to Friday
11 August 2006 from 11:00 am
TBC
Tudor Trail for Children at the Carisbrooke Castle - Tuesday 01 August
2006 to Friday 11 August 2006 from 10:00 am
Can you find Henry VIII and his six wives and uncover the grisly truth
behind the untimely deaths of Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard? You'll
need to keep your head to complete this trail and get your fun sticker.
SHANKLIN CARNIVAL at the SHANKLIN TOWN CENTRE / REGENT STREET -
Wednesday 02 August 2006 from 7:00 pm
LOCAL CARNIVAL
Magic in the Skies at the - Thursday 03 August 2006 to Tuesday 29 August
2006 from 9:30 pm
Every Thursday in August The Needles Park attractions remain open till
9.30pm when a spectacular fireworks finale ends a great day out.(weather
permitting)
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S THE WINTERS TALE at the VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDENS -
Thursday 03 August 2006 to Friday 04 August 2006 from 7:30 pm
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE SET UP CELEBRATES ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE OF SHAKESPEARES PLAY WHICH DECODES ITS MYSTERIES.
SOCIAL at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 05 August 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
SOCIAL at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 05 August 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
CARNIVAL WEEK at the YARMOUTH TOWN HARBOUR AND GREEN - Saturday 05
August 2006 to Saturday 12 August 2006 from 12:00 pm
Take part in a everything from Pebble painting through to Harbour
Sports! Enjoy the main Carnival procession on Saturday 12th August.
Please see local marketing for times.
SHANKLIN ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL at the TOWN CENTRE - Saturday 05 August
2006 from 9:15 pm
LOCAL CARNIVAL
CHALE SUMMER SHOW at the CHALE RECREATION GROUND - Saturday 05 August
2006 to Sunday 06 August 2006 from 11:00 am
2 DAY HORTICULTURAL SHOW WITH ARENA EVENTS, STATIC DISPLAYS,
INCORPORATING STEAM, CRAFT, AND ANTIQUE SHOWS, FUN FAIRS, AND CATERING
OUTLETS,
ISLE OF WIGHT JIGSAW PUZZLE FESTIVAL at the ST JAMES CHURCH, CHURCH
PATH, EAST COWES - Monday 07 August 2006 to Saturday 12 August 2006 from
10:00 am
MADE UP JIGSAW PUZZLES ARE ON DISPLAY AND ARE FOR SALE. OVER 300 PUZZLES
ON DISPLAY AT ANY ONE TIME. DISPLAY ALWAYS CHANGING AS PUZZLES ARE SOLD!
OPEN LATE WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY EVENING - 6:30 TIL 8:30
Become a Junior Falconer at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre at
Appuldurcombe House - Wednesday 09 August 2006 from 11:00 am
Learning to fly one of our trained owls or hawks. Introducing young
people to birds - suitable for over 7's with parental supervision
HOW TO MAKE A WELL DRESSING at the 45,BANNOCK ROAD, WHITWELL - Wednesday
09 August 2006 to Friday 11 August 2006 from 2:00 pm
COME AND SEE HOW WE MAKE A WELL DRESSING
The Soldiers of George the 3rd at the APPLEDURCOMBE HOUSE - Thursday 10
August 2006 from 10:00 am
Infantry and artillery displays with live firing of canons featuring the
Royal artillery 4th battalion and coldstream regiment of foot guards.
The Soldiers of George the 3rd at the APPLEDURCOMBE HOUSE - Friday 11
August 2006 from 10:00 am
Infantry and artillery displays with live firing of canons featuring the
Royal artillery 4th battalion and coldstream regiment of foot guards.
Annual Club Sailing Regatta at the Eastern Solent - Friday 11 August
2006 to Saturday 12 August 2006 from 10:30 am
Club's Annual Sailing Regatta; open racing (Offshore - Eatern Solent
Classes & Inshore - Fast Handicap, Lasers, Topaz, Solent Scow, Slow
Handicap & Optimist) visiting competitors welcome
Knight 's Trail for Children at the Carisbrooke Castle - Saturday 12
August 2006 to Friday 25 August 2006 from 10:00 am
The Queen has asked you to invite the English Heritage knights and
squires to a banquet. Can you find them and deliver this invitation in
time? You'll be gallantly rewarded with a fun sticker.
KNIGHTS TRAILS at the Carisbrooke Castle - Saturday 12 August 2006 to
Monday 21 August 2006 from 11:00 am
TBC
ISLE OF WIGHT HALF MARATHON at the STARTS AT SANDOWN AND SHANKLIN RUGBY
CLUB - Saturday 12 August 2006 from 11:00 am
One lap taking in Sandown, Bembridge, St Helens, Brading
The Soldiers of George the 3rd at the APPLEDURCOMBE HOUSE - Sunday 13
August 2006 from 10:00 am
Infantry and artillery displays with live firing of canons featuring the
Royal artillery 4th battalion and coldstream regiment of foot guards.
CARISBROOKE SUMMER SHOW at the CARISBROOKE C of E Primary School
Wellington Road Newport, IW - Sunday 13 August 2006 from 1:30 pm
Competition between exhibitors in classes ranging from Flowers, Fruit
and Vegetables, Handicrafts, Cookery, Art, Photography, Floral Art, and
Childrens Classes. General Entertainment to Interest all ages!
WELL DRESSING at the WELL IN WHITWELL - Sunday 13 August 2006 to Monday
21 August 2006 from 8:00 am
COME AND VISIT THE WELL DRESSING - OPEN AT ANY TIME!
SEAVIEW REGATTA at the Various Locations - Tuesday 15 August 2006 to
Thursday 17 August 2006 from 10:00 am
Sailing, tug of war, swimming, diving, greasy pole, childrens sports,
rowing etc. Various start times so please check local press nearer the
time for further details. The regatta finishes on the thursday evening
with a spectacular fireworks display off the sea front. There is a great
carnival atmosphere on the evening & it's a wonderful fun, family event.
VENTNOR CARNIVAL at the Ventnor Town - Wednesday 16 August 2006 from
2:00 pm
Main( 7PM )and Childrens( 2PM )Carnival Procession.
Outdoor Arts & Crafts at the Freshwater Library - Wednesday 16 August
2006 from 10:00 am
A wide variety of arts & crafts to enjoy and buy. Refreshments
available. Craft demonstration
Outdoor Arts & Crafts at the Freshwater Library - Wednesday 16 August
2006 from 10:00 am
A wide variety of arts & crafts to enjoy and buy. Refreshments
available. Craft demonstration
SHANKLIN REGATTA at the SHANKLIN ESPLANADE - Wednesday 16 August 2006
from 10:30 am
SANDCASTLE COMPETITION, SPORTS, SWIMMING, TUG OF WAR, REGATTA QUEEN
COMPETITION, RANDINI, VARIOUS STALLS, EXCELLENT FIREWORK DISPLAY
Become a Junior Falconer at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre at
Appuldurcombe House - Wednesday 16 August 2006 from 11:00 am
Learning to fly one of our trained owls or hawks. Introducing young
people to birds - suitable for over 7's with parental supervision.
EASTER STEAM UP at the COMPTON FARM - Thursday 17 August 2006 from 11:00
am
VINTAGE PLOUGHING MATCH - OLD RESTORED STATIONERY - SKITTLES - ROAST HOG
- STEAM ENGINES - ROLLERS - WAGONS - TRACTORS - ARMY VEHICLES MUCH MUCH
MORE.
VENTNOR ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL at the VENTNOR TOWN - Saturday 19 August
2006 from 9:00 pm
Procession of Carnival Floats
PAUL BAILEY at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 19 August 2006 from 7:30
pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
The Twilight World of Owls at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre
@ Appuldurcombe House - Sunday 20 August 2006 from 7:00 pm
A special magical evening inc B-B-Q. Bring a Torch!!!
ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL OF YOUTH COUNTY CRICKET at the TO BE CONFIRMED -
Monday 21 August 2006 to Friday 25 August 2006 from 11:00 am
A FESTIVAL OF COMPETITIVE CRICKET PLAYED BETWEEN 10 COUNTY TEAMS OF
UNDER 16'S. THERE WILL BE 5 MATCHES PLAYED EACH DAY AT 5 OF THE ISLAND'S
GROUNDS.
Tales from Robin Hood at the Carisbrooke Castle - Tuesday 22 August 2006
to Wednesday 23 August 2006 from 11:00 am
A family show with a difference - children from the audience are invited
to take the main parts! Costumes will be provided. Plus have-a-go
archery and storytelling.
FAIRY TRAIL at the CARISBROOKE CASTLE - Tuesday 22 August 2006 to
Thursday 31 August 2006 from 11:00 am
TBC - SEE WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES, COSTS AND FURTHER DETAILS
TALES FROM ROBIN HOOD at the CARISBROOKE CASTLE - Tuesday 22 August 2006
to Wednesday 23 August 2006 from 11:00 am
TBC
Become a Junior Falconer at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre at
Appuldurcombe House - Wednesday 23 August 2006 from 11:00 am
Learning to fly one of our trained owls or hawks. Introducing young
people to birds - suitable for over 7's with parental supervision.
Fairy Trail for Children at the Carisbrooke Castle - Thursday 24 August
2006 to Thursday 31 August 2006 from 10:00 am
Do fairies exist? You'll only know for sure after completing our secret
fairies trail. Each fairy hunter will leave with a free fun sticker.
AUGUST OPEN SHOW at the VILLAGE HALL, BEMBRIDGE - Saturday 26 August
2006 from 2:30 pm
OPEN HORTICULTURAL SHOW
The Twilight World of Owls at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre
@ Appuldurcombe House - Sunday 27 August 2006 from 7:00 pm
A special magical evening inc B-B-Q. Bring a Torch!!!
Summer Fete at the IOW Cheshire Home Popham Road Shanklin PO37 6RG -
Monday 28 August 2006 from 2:00 pm
Summer Fete Stalls - Entertainment - ~Fun
Sandown Illuminated Carnival at the Sandown High Street, Royal Crescent,
Melville Street, Fitzroy Street, Station Avenue, Albert Road, Victoria
Road, Culver Parade. - Wednesday 30 August 2006 from 9:00 pm
Sandown Illuminated carnival is one of the biggest on the Isle of Wight.
We promote fun with safety, and help to bring the Sandown community
together all year round
Become a Junior Falconer at the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre at
Appuldurcombe House - Wednesday 30 August 2006 from 11:00 am
Learning to fly one of our trained owls or hawks. Introducing young
people to birds - suitable for over 7's with parental supervision.
Sandown Carnival Illuminated Parade at the Starting at Culver
Parade,Throughout the town - Wednesday 30 August 2006 from 9:00 pm
A spectacular carnival parade around the town led by the Sandown
Carnival Queens, featuring bands, floats & hundreds of magnificent
costumes, all lit with thousands of lights.
Ryde Carnival at the Various Ryde venues - Thursday 31 August 2006 to
Sunday 03 September 2006 from 12:00 pm
Ryde Carnival is the largest community celebratory event of its kind on
the Island. A spectacular fusion of carnival costumes, dance and
performance.
IW Open Studios weekend at the A variety of studios, galleries and
artists homes across the Island. - Friday 01 September 2006 to Monday 04
September 2006 from 10:00 am
The IW Open Studios weekend is your chance to visit local artists in
their 'natural habitat'! Artists welcome you into their homes or studios
to display and sell their work in a massive, multi venue, Islandwide
arts exhibition. Details of opening times will be available in the IW
Arts Directory out in June or on www.isleofwight-arts.co.uk. For more
info contact the Arts Unit 823813 or Quay Arts 822490.
Paddle Steamer Waverley Cruises at the Yarmouth Pier & Ryde Pier -
Friday 01 September 2006 to Wednesday 20 September 2006 from 10:00 am
Day & afternoon cruises aboard the famous Waverley - the last sea-going
paddle steamer in the world
WOLVERTON MANOR GARDEN FAIR at the WOLVERTON MANOR - Saturday 02
September 2006 to Sunday 03 September 2006 from 10:00 am
Popular event with Island and Mainland plant nurseries/crafts/farmers
market/entertainment/food and licenced bars
SOCIAL at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 02 September 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
Branch Rally and Autojumblewww at the Steam Railway, Havenstreet -
Sunday 03 September 2006 from 10:00 am
Display of over 100 Morris Minors and over 50 other classic cars, and
Autojumble
Annual Appuldercombe Antique and Craft Fair at the Appledurcombe House -
Sunday 10 September 2006 from 10:00 am
Stalls of Antiques and Crafts and Valuation Roadshows.
Annual Appuldercombe Antique and Craft Fair at the Appledurcombe House -
Sunday 10 September 2006 from 10:00 am
Stalls of Antiques and Crafts and Valuation Roadshows.
Big Band Dance at the Memorial Hall - Thursday 14 September 2006 from
8:00 pm
Dancing to the Island's best Big Band.
CHARLEY K COMBO at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 16 September 2006
from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
Sandown Model Railway Show at the Broadway Centre,The
Broadway,Sandown,Isle of Wight - Saturday 23 September 2006 to Sunday 24
September 2006 from 10:00 am
This years model railway show will have a military theme and has layouts
from the island and the mainland
THE ST BONIFACE FELL RACE at the WINTER GARDENS, VENTNOR - Saturday 23
September 2006 from 11:00 am
A small amount of town road then downland. From the seafront straight to
the top of St Boniface Down and back again. OVER 14'S ONLY
THE VENTNOR HORSESHOE at the VENTNOR WINTER GARDENS - Saturday 23
September 2006 from 3:00 pm
Scenic hilly single loop taking in St Boniface Down, Wroxall Down, St
Martins Down, Luccombe Down, and going down St Boniface Down to the
finish.
THE WROXALL ROUND at the VENTNOR WINTER GARDENS - Sunday 24 September
2006 from 10:30 am
Scenic 13 mile single loop finishing at St Boniface Down. OVER 18'S ONLY
CRAFT EXHIBITION at the WHIPPINGHAM CHURCH - Friday 29 September 2006 to
Saturday 30 September 2006 from 10:00 am
EXHIBITION OF CRAFT WORK
musical entertainment at the Tehe Riverside Centre - Saturday 30
September 2006 from 7:00 pm
Light hearted musical entertainment by the Scottish Country Dancers and
The Wight Bells Morris Dancers and Amici Cantabile singers plus more!All
proceeds to the charity.
BRITISH JUNIOR CONKER CHAMPIONSHIP at the BLACKGANG CHINE - Sunday 01
October 2006 from 2:00 pm
THE CONTROVERSIAL SKILL OF PLAYING CONKERS NOW WELL ESTABLISHED AND
HOSTED BY EXPERIENCED STEWARDS. ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE FROM BLACKGANG
CHINE AND ROBIN HILL.
SOCIAL at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Friday 06 October 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
COMMERCIAL REGATTA at the OUTDOOR - ON THE WATER AND IN LAND BASED
MARQUEE (WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE) - Monday 09 October 2006 to Tuesday 10
October 2006 from 10:00 am
Started in 2001, The Commercial Regatta attracts and encourages
companies and individuals to race yachts in the Western Solent, whilst
helping to raise money for the Wessex Cancer Trust. This event is also
open to individuals on the Isle of Wight. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR
CONFIRMED START AND FINISH TIMES
Pedigree Dog Show at the Brickfields Horsecountry Binstead - Saturday 14
October 2006 from 10:00 am
Dog Show for Kennel Club registered dogs. Entries close 4 weeks prior to
show. Spectators welcome.
IOW Bus Museum Autumn Running Day at the Newport Quay - Sunday 15
October 2006 from 10:30 am
Bus Museum's annual running day - over 20 visiting classic buses
together with the museum's vehicles will give free bus rides around the
Island. Trade stalls in the museum.
Charity Antiques & Collectors Fair at the Northwood House Ward Avenue,
Cowes. - Sunday 15 October 2006 from 10:30 am
3rd Annual Charity Antiques & Collectors fair in aid of the Motor
Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
CAROLS IN THE SQUARE at the YARMOUTH TOWN SQUARE - Monday 16 October
2006 from 6:00 pm
ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS IN YARMOUTH WHILST SINGING CAROLS ALONG
WITH THE LOCAL CHOIR, SLIPSHODS.
ALAN GREGORY at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 21 October 2006 from
7:30 pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
SOCIAL at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Friday 03 November 2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE DISCO
GUY FAWKES BONFIRE PARTY at the YARMOUTH TOWN AND COMMON - Saturday 04
November 2006 from 5:30 pm
FIREWORKS DISPLAY AND TORCHLIGHT PARADE + GUY COMPETITION. PLEASE CHECK
LOCAL PRESS FOR CONFIRMED TIMES.
Sandown Fireworks & Lantern Parade at the MELVILLE ST, FITZROY ST,
STATION AVENUE, ALBERT RD, HIGH ST, PIER ST AND THE ESPLANADE TO EASTERN
GARDENS - Sunday 05 November 2006 from 6:15 pm
Sandown Lantern Parade and Fireworks Display is one of the biggest on
the Isle of Wight. We promote fun with safety, and help to bring the
Sandown community together all year round
Sandown November 5th Parade & Celebrations at the Starting at Grafton
Street,throughout the town, finishing on the Esplanade for celebrations.
- Sunday 05 November 2006 from 6:00 pm
A November 5 carnival parade around the town led by the Sandown Carnival
Queens, featuring music, floats & hundreds of magnificent costumes &
lanterns, all lit with thousands of lights. Finishing with music & a
spectacular firework finale.
Big Band Dance at the Memorial Hall - Thursday 09 November 2006 from
8:00 pm
Dancing to the Island's best Big Band.
WINTER BAZAAR at the Whitwell Village Hall - Saturday 25 November 2006
from 4:30 pm
Christmas Craft, Raffle, Games, Cards, Hot chestnuts, Mincemeat Pies,
Mulled Wine.
PLAIN LOCO at the WOOTTON BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Saturday 25 November
2006 from 7:30 pm
LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
CAROL SINGING AT OSBORNE HOUSE at the OSBORNE HOUSE AND GARDENS -
Saturday 25 November 2006 to Sunday 26 November 2006 from 12:00 pm
JOIN US FOR TRADITIONAL CAROLS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE AND ENJOY A
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAY AT OSBORNE HOUSE - PLEASE CONSULT WEBSITE
FOR TIMES AND CHARGES
CALICO at the RIVERSIDE CENTRE - Saturday 16 December 2006 from 7:30 pm
CHRISTMAS LINEDANCE TO A LIVE BAND & DISCO
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