COWES RADIO CELBRATES 25 YEARS
28 July 2010 -
Cowes Radio, the longest running Special Event Radio Station in the UK celebrates its 25th birthday during the forthcoming Cowes Week regatta-July 31 to August 7.
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SANDOWN CARNIVAL 2010 TAKES TO THE STREETS
27 July 2010 -
Children will march through Sandown, today, for the town's annual fun day and procession.
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SUPPORTING COWES WEEK
26 July 2010 -
Without a main title sponsor for this year’s Cowes Week the organisers of the event have looked for other forms of sponsorship to support the Week.
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‘WET AND WILD’ FAMILY FUN AT HISTORIC RYDE POND…
26 July 2010 -
Families in Ryde will be searching for Creatures of the Deep at a pond dipping event on 26 August, at 2pm.
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FIVE+ FIVE STARS FOR ABBIE
22 July 2010 -
Abigail's Kitchen in Watchbell Lane, Newport, has become “SCORES ON THE DOORS” 1000th member to be given a maximum 'five star' rating.
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COMMUNITY FUND AWARD £28,000 TO ISLAND GROUPS
21 July 2010 -
Twelve community groups from across the Island are celebrating after receiving a share of almost £28,000 from the Isle of Wight Community Fund. The money is from the Grassroots grant programme.
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EGYPT POINT TO ROCK
20 July 2010 -
Renowned for delivering sailing action direct to the public, The Extreme Sailing Series will bring together top racing and music entertainment in a great line-up for the UK round at Cowes Week.
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HEAD TO NEWPORT AND VOLUNTEER ALONGSIDE THE POLICE
20 July 2010 -
The campaign to recruit more volunteers to work alongside police officers on the Isle of Wight returns to Newport today.
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GOING QUACKERS OVER ZOO HATCHLINGS
15 July 2010 -
The first Meller’s Ducks on the Isle of Wight have successfully bred at the Isle of Wight Zoo at Yaverland, Sandown.
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RESULT OF WESTWARD CUP
14 July 2010 -
After some wonderful racing over several days the final day’s racing in the Westward Cup Regatta took place in the Solent on Saturday 10th July.
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BUILDING AWARDS FOR IW DEVELOPMENTS
14 July 2010 -
A new farm café’s won a prestigious regional award for excellence in building.
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COWES WEEK IN THE SUMMERTIME
13 July 2010 -
Mungo Jerry is to perform at Cowes Yacht Haven during Cowes Week. The In The Summertime star will appear on the Gill Stage on Friday, August 6, marking the 40th anniversary of the hit song.
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ARTISTS OPEN THEIR HOMES
12 July 2010 -
Isle of Wight Open Studios weekends take place on 16-19 July and 23-26 July.
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BAG A BRA FOR AIR AMBULANCE
09 July 2010 -
A team of cyclists are set to raise awareness for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, by cycling around the Island collecting unwanted bras.
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SUMMER MADNESS
08 July 2010 -
Paul Weller will be heading up Summer Madness as he tops the bill at this all day gig on Sunday 29th August.
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COWES SCHOOL EXHIBITION
08 July 2010 -
More details will be revealed about the new Cowes One School Pathfinder Project, on Thursday 8 July.
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ELIZABETH CROSS AWARDED AT OSBORNE HOUSE
08 July 2010 -
The Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight is to honour fallen serving personnel with the Elizabeth Cross, during a ceremony at Osborne House.
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5000 BIG BASH FOR 4 GIRLGUIDING COUNTIES
07 July 2010 -
4 Counties of Girlguiding namely the Isle of Wight, Hampshire East, Hampshire North and Hampshire West got together on Saturday 3rd July to enjoy the spills, thrills and activities of Paultons Park.
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SWIMMING SESSIONS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN IN FRESHWATER
07 July 2010 -
Families with disabled children are being offered free swimming sessions at the West Wight Sports Centre in Freshwater during the summer holidays.
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MEN ARE VICTORS IN HOSPICE BOWLS MATCH
06 July 2010 -
The men were victorious in a battle of bowls in Bembridge, at the weekend, at the annual charity match in aid of Newport’s Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
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JET SKI RESCUE PROMPTS CALL FOR LIFE JACKETS
06 July 2010 -
We are being urged to wear a lifejacket at sea after three men had to be plucked from the water following a jet-ski incident.
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TELESALES VACANCIES
05 July 2010 -
We are looking for full and part-time tele-sales people to join our expanding team.
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SAILS SET FOR WESTWARD CUP
05 July 2010 -
Commencing on 6th July there will be four days of racing off Cowes as four of the most beautiful Big Class classic yachts will be racing against each other competing to win the inaugural Westward Cup.
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BESTIVAL GOING FOR GREEN
05 July 2010 -
A solar-powered stage, composting toilets and Isle of Wight biodiesel - made from the 1,600 litres of used cooking oil collected from the all the food stalls at Bestival 2009 – are among the environmentally friendly touches promised for Bestival 2010.
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MUSIC AND HISTORY AT OSBORNE HOUSE
03 July 2010 -
Outdoor concertgoers can enjoy two alfresco music evenings at Osborne House.
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DOJOFEST IN FRESHWATER
03 July 2010 -
Self defence, aikido, kick boxing, weapons combat and tai chi are on offer at the West Wight Sports Centre in Freshwater, on Saturday 3 July and Sunday 4 July. To find out more about 'DOJOFEST', contact Sharon Brodrick on 01983 404208 or 07835927122.
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ARTEMIS AT COWES WEEK
02 July 2010 -
Cowes Week Limited is delighted to announce that Artemis Investment Management, one of the UK 's leading investment companies with a strong association with Cowes Week over the years, has signed a major boat branding sponsorship package for 2010.
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YARMOUTH REGATTA SAILS IN
02 July 2010 -
Yarmouth Regatta Weekend takes place between 2 - 4 July.
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SOLENT CROSSING FOR ISLAND GARLIC
01 July 2010 -
Isle of Wight garlic will feature at a food festival in Portsmouth, this weekend.
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