The Classic Boat Museum
The Classic Boat Museum at Cowes is one of the Island’s best visits, suitable for young and old alike. It has something for
Tale of a poignant Princess
It’s easy to miss, but a tiny exhibit on display at Carisbrooke Castle’s museum is a poignant fragment of British Royal history. The
The floating bridge
As a small child I remember one of the most exciting things about a visit to West Cowes was the short trip on
Glimpse into Donald’s saucy postcard show
Tucked away in the basement of the Royal Victoria Arcade in Union Street, Ryde is a treasure trove of work by renowned English artist
History of the Christmas Pud
Like Christmas, the traditional Christmas pudding has changed somewhat over the years. So with the festive season drawing ever closer, we thought it
Planting a kiss at Christmas
They were originally used in pre-Christian times to help celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival, to ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth.
Bowmen are right on target
For more than 40 years a group of enthusiasts have gathered at Appley each week to display their skills in the noble art
A close-up look at Ryde
It is generally regarded as the gateway to the Isle of Wight, and as you cross the Solent heading towards Ryde it is
Pull the other one…
You pull a Christmas cracker with the person sitting next to you, and inevitably stick the paper hat on your head, see what
Hole lot of fun at golf day!
Medina Foodservice held its first Golf Club with all funds raised going to Beaulieu House, Newport and Isle of Wight Youth Trust. Tom
Yarmouth Castle
Yarmouth Castle dominates the entrance to Yarmouth harbour. It oversees a thriving mix of recreational boating and ferry visitors, but it is an enduring
A stroll through the Old Village
As the main road winds its way down from Shanklin town centre and snakes its way through the Old Village and up Church