Isle of Wight Observer
Mal Butler
Rotary cyclists ride to help end polio
Three members of Rotary on the Wight will cycle across the Island, on October 31, to raise awareness of the…
Read MoreRyde skatepark gets a makeover
Ryde Skatepark has received a striking burst of energy following the appearance of eye-catching new graffiti artwork across its ramps…
Read MoreSmall Island, Big Heart in action
The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is marking ten years of helping equip Island children with the skills and confidence…
Read MoreBriary Court residents support cancer charity
A Macmillan Coffee Morning held at Briary Court, in Cowes, on September 25 raised £460, to help the charity provide…
Read MoreVectis Hall’s long legacy
The sale of Vectis Hall at auction for £30,150 at the end of September – and its rapid resale just…
Read MoreRobin Hill prepares for spooky nights
Robin Hill Adventure Park is preparing for three nights of Hallowe’en fun, as its Spooktacular event returns from October 28…
Read MoreNew Island therapy centre pledges to support residents
Preziosa Therapia officially opened its doors on Friday evening, welcoming guests into its newly-refurbished home at 97 High Street, Newport,…
Read MoreHedgelaying competition heads back to Havenstreet
Teams and individuals are invited to take part in a celebration of rural tradition, at the Isle of Wight Steam…
Read MoreLake’s terrific Tidy Team
Lake Tidy Team organised an end-of-summer barbecue, for volunteers, and colleagues at Men in Sheds, to thank them for their…
Read MoreIsland runners enjoy the Great South Run
Runners and joggers from across the Island travelled to Southsea to take part in the biggest Great South Run to…
Read MoreAve Vita’s five years of song
By Roz Whistance A small Island choir is celebrating a big anniversary. It is five years since a group of…
Read MoreYarmouth looks forward to annual firework display
Yarmouth Carnival Committee has welcomed a £5,000 donation from Wightlink, to support this year’s fireworks display, taking place on November…
Read MoreIsland’s apple heritage revived at Simeon Green
A native apple tree has been planted by Newport & Carisbrooke Town Council (NCTC) at Simeon Monument, on the Simeon…
Read MoreThorness Bay to get £6m upgrade
Thorness Bay Holiday Park, owned by Parkdean Resorts, is set to undergo a major £6m transformation, with significant upgrades to…
Read MoreAll Aboard! The vintage tea bus re-launches
Exciting changes are coming to Holliers Park, as its iconic big yellow double-decker bus prepares to re-launch, under new management…
Read More‘We will treasure the memories’: West Wight Rector says goodbye
The Team Rector for the West Wight, a classical soprano who has performed across the Island, is retiring to the…
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