Celebrating a century of ‘fun and friendship’
Members of the WI from right across the Island have launched a year of celebrations to mark the centenary of their local County
Launch of Island’s own Book Awards
The Isle of Wight is set to become only the second region in the whole UK to have its own regional book awards.
I resolve to do better… at keeping resolutions!
Every year, at the strike of midnight on December 31st, millions of people will be making New Year’s resolutions. Fuelled by a glass
Pushing the boat out for Island Scouts
Olympic medal winning yachtsman Sir Ben Ainslie was welcomed as the guest of honour at a charity lunch at Haseley Manor, in support
The magic of Santa Claus!
By Terence Willey, Terence Willey & Co. Historians tell us that the story of Santa Claus or St. Nicholas goes back to the
Tourism ‘stars’ shine bright
It was a night for the ‘stars’ of the tourist industry to come out and shine when the winners of the Red Funnel
The healing power of art
To Freshwater artist Boris Moscoff, art goes much deeper than just creating pretty pictures. In fact, having spent a lifetime teaching and practising
Forty years of festive fun
By Terry Willey. Founded in 1977 I could have hardly envisaged that this event would not only still be going strong but established
A diamond that attracts the stars!
For a little diamond-shaped island measuring just over 22 miles wide and 13 miles deep, the Isle of Wight has been home to
Turning the tables
Lockdown proved to be a boom time for sales of paint, wallpaper, plants and compost, as home-owners found themselves spending more time in
Looks familiar?
They say that what goes around, comes around – and that’s certainly true when it comes to the way we decorate our homes.
Irish eyes were smiling
By Terry Willey It was just a few years ago that I set foot on Irish soil for the first time. My late