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Real Time Traffic information- www.keepmoving.co.uk Wightlink - http://www.wightlink.co.uk
Portsmouth to Fishbourne & Yarmouth to Lymington routes.
Also, foot passengers only from Portsmouth to
Ryde Pier Head (no booking necessary). Red Funnel - http://www.redfunnel.co.uk
Southampton to East Cowes route (Car Ferry).
There is also a high speed passenger service from West Cowes to Southampton. Book Direct on Line html_booking_form\html_booking_form.html Hovertravel - http://www.hovertravel.co.uk
You may also take the Hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde Esplanade.
Foot passengers only (no booking necessary). Train - http://www.thetrainline.com
Through train services from Waterloo and other main line stations
via Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde to Shanklin Station. Move my bag - If you are walking around the island this is an excellent service for moving bags from one hotel to the next www.movemybag-isleofwight.com Ryde Taxis - (01983) 811111 Jet Cars Taxis - (0800)123444/ (01983) 566566 Buses & Trains on the Isle of Wight - Southern Vectis
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www.isleofwight.net - information regarding the island. http://www.lodging-world.com for accommodation in other parts of the UK and Europe www.iow.co.uk - information regarding the island Croquet Croquet is played regularly throughout the summer months (April to October) and visitors are welcome on a “Pay as you play” basis. Green fees are £5 for an afternoon session.
For further information see: www.rltcc.co.uk Cycling Visit www.wightcycling.btinternet.co.uk for more local information on the best that cycling can offer the visitor. Battersby Cycles Bike Hire in summer months only.
For more information visit
www.gardner44.freeserve.co.uk
2 Hill Street, (main shop), 106 High Street, (showroom) Ryde
Tel: + 44 01983 562039 Open Mon - Sat 0900 -1700 TAV- Cycles Bike Hire from £7 per half day.
For more information visit
www.tavcycles.co.uk
TAV-Cycles, 140 High Street,Ryde Tel: +44 01983 812989. Open Mon - Sat 0900 -1730 Golfing At Appley park , nine-hole open golf pitch 'n' putt course, with fabulous views over the Solent. This course is open all year round.
Tel: +44 01983 402447. Puckpool Park has an 18-hole putting green and a 15-hole crazy golf course which is ideal for the family visits
Tel: +44 01983 562086 Ryde Golf Club is ideal. This 18-hole golf course is set in beautiful parkland split in two by a public footpath which joins Ryde and Binstead. The course is 5,772 yards / 5,280 metres in length and PAR 70. It is open from dawn to dusk all year. The course has a club shop and trolley hire, Visitors are excepted at the following times: Wednesday 10.00 am to 2.30 pm and Saturday & Sunday dawn to 10.30 am. It is advisable to telephone and confirm if you are a group wishing to play.
The Green fees per day are: weekdays £18.00 and weekends £20.00.
For more information contact :
Ryde Golf Club, Park House, Binstead Road, Ryde
Secretary: Mr Richard Dean
Tel: +44 01983 614809 Westridge Golf Centre is a family friendly facility and has a state of the art driving range with all the facilities you need to make practice rewarding and fun experience.
For further information visit :-
or contact
Westridge Golf Centre, Brading Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.
Tel: +44 01983 613131 Ice Skating Ryde Ice Skating Rink , which not only accommodates local ice skaters, but many from Portsmouth.. The Ice Rink also has three Ice Hockey Teams, who regularly win games both here on the island and mainland. The Ice Rink has daily and after school ice skating sessions, ice disco's and special ice skating during the school holidays.
For more information visit
www.planet-ice.co.uk/arena.php
Planet Ice Arena, Quay Road, Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HH.
Tel: 01983 615155 Lawn Bowls & Ten Pin Bowling Ryde Marina Bowls Club
Eastern Gardens, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 1JA
Tel: +44 01983 564477Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club
Ryde Airfield, Brading Road, Ryde, PO33 2QC
Tel: +44 01983 564336LA Bowl - Ten Pin Bowling has 22 lanes of computerised tenpin bowling, Pacific fast food diner, fully licensed Pavilion Bar, Pavilion Cafe Bar, state of the art amusements and pool table. LA Bowl, The Pavilion, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2EL
Tel: +44 01983 617070 Riding Trotters Riding School, Ashey Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2XE
Tel: +44 01983 568701Upton Riding Stables
Newnham Road, Binstead, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3TH
Tel: +44 01983 566801Fairfields Farm Stables
Yard, Stroud Wood Road, Haylands, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4BY
Tel: +44 01983 568701Brickfields Horse Country
Newnham Rd, Ryde, PO33 3TH
Tel:+44 01983 566801 Swimming Apart from swimming in the sea, Ryde has a well appointed swimming pool. The Waterside Pool is open all year and has facilities for everyone, from toddlers to 50+ groups, offering activities that include casual swimming, snorkelling, aquafit classes, swimming lessons and pool lifeguard training.
The pool also features one of the south coast's most unusual features: a retractable roof. In the summer when the sun shines and the temperatures are rising, the roof opens, allowing customers to benefit from the best an indoor pool can offer with that of an open air facility.
Contact
The Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1JA
Tel : +44 01983 563656 Squash Westridge Squash Centre in Ryde has six squash courts, including two glass-backed courts with spectator seating. The centre offers superb facilities for either casual practice or competition matches. Coaching and lessons are available for juniors and seniors, for those looking for tips on how to get started, or for players wishing to improve their technique.
Contact
Westridge Squash, Brading Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1QS.
Tel +44 01983 566243 Tennis Ryde is home to two Tennis clubs. There are also two tennis courts for hire by the hour at Puckpool Park Tel: +44 01983 562086Ryde Mead is a small friendly club founded in 1907. It is situated in the centre of town overlooking the small harbour and the solent. The club has an active social tennis scene with many teams that compete in Island, Portsmouth and Hampshire leagues with great success. The club has a large junior training programme and qualified and experienced coaching staff who provide group and private coaching sessions to members and non-members. Sundays 10am; Wednesday 2pm-6.30pm; Thursday 6.30pm. Level 1 & 2 Coaching with 5 all weather courts, 3 of which are floodlit for evening and winter use.
For more information visit
www.rydemeadtennisclub.co.uk
or contact address
Church Lane, Ryde, PO33 2NB
Tel: +44 01983 282692Ryde Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is a small, friendly club situated on the outskirts of Ryde. Open play all year round, they have eight tennis courts and from April to November there are four full size croquet lawns, with an extensive programme of activities for all ages and abilities. Open and Club tournaments are held throughout the year and teams for both sports are entered in Island and mainland leagues.
For more information visit
www.rltcc.org
or contact address
Playstreet Lane, Ryde, PO33 3BJ
Tel: +44 01983 562095
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Kevars Cafe 49 High Street, Ryde (01983) 615103 Opening times- Lunch times only The Boat House Springvale road, Seaview, (01983) 810616 Monsoon Indian Restaurant - www.monsooniow.co.uk 133-134 High Street, Ryde (01983) 562806 Opening times Monday-Sunday 12.00pm-2.30pm 6.00pm- Late Yan Woo Malaysian Restaurant 59 Union Street Ryde (01983) 568818 Opening times Monday - Sunday 12.00p.m - 2.00 p.m. 5.00p.m. - 11.00 p.m. Cinnamon contemporary indian restaurant 4 Union Street, Ryde (01983) 810944 Opening times 12.00-2.00pm/6.00pm-11.30pm Michelangelo Northern Italian Restaurant - www.ristorantemichelangelo.co.uk A no smoking restaurant 30 St Thomas Street, Ryde (01983) 811966 Joe's Cafe Bar -Union Street, Ryde (01983) 567047 Blacksheep bar and club lounge 53 Union street, Ryde (01983) 811006 Libertys cafe bar 12 Union street, Ryde, (01983) 811007 www.libertyscafebar.co.uk Dos Amigos Restaurant Union Street, Ryde (01983) 568866 Opening Times Ryde Tandori Restaurant Union Street, Ryde (01983) 563165 Opening Times 12 Midday - 2pm & 6pm - midnight (Seven days a week) Fowlers (Wetherspoons) Union Street, Ryde (01983) 812112 Food Serving Times All day until 1 hour before closing. Salvatore's Restaurant 21 Player Street, Ryde (01983) 565324 Food Serving Times 12 midday - 1.45pm & 7pm - 9.30pm (Monday to Saturday Olivo Restaurant. 33 Union Street, Ryde, PO33 2LE. Italian restaurant offering a range of tapas and Mediterranean dishes. Telephone 01983 611118 BOMBAY PALACE , APPLEY RiSE RYDE ISLE OF WIGHT PO33 1LE OPENED JANUARY 2010 ON THE FORMER BEIJING PALACE SITE. INDIAN RESTAURANT 01983 811888 www.bombaypalaceryde.co.uk Restaurants outside Ryde recommended by th Dorset Hotel MOJACS A La Carte restaurant www.mojacs.co.uk 10, Shooters Hill, Cowes
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Adgestone Vineyard
Upper Road, Adgestone, Sandown, PO36 0ES
Tel: 01983 402503 Open all year. 10am-5.30pm. Free. Cafe on site. One of the oldest vineyards in Britain, Adgestone is set on a south facing slope in ten acres of outstanding natural beauty overlooked by Brading Down, just half a mile from the Roman Villa Amazon World Zoo Park - www.amazonworld.co.uk A great day out for all of the family. Cafe and gift shop on site. Watery Lane, Nr Arreton IOW (01983) 867122 Open all year. 10.am-close. adults £6.99 children £5.50 Family ticket available £24.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children). Appuldurcombe House www.appuldurcombe.co.uk Home of the Isle of Wight Owl and Falconry Centre. Open from Sunday 16th April. 10.am -close.£3 Adult £2 Child £9 Family. Easter Egg Hunt. I S L E O F W I G H T Tel: 01983 840188 / 852484
Situated on the South of the Island, just 2 miles from the coast at both Ventnor and Shanklin. Approach is along a half mile private drive from the road. It is a pleasant walk over the fields from Godshill. Arreton Barns craft Village - Arreton Village just look for the gypsy caravan tel. 01983 539361 www.arretonbarns.co.uk Bembridge Heritage Centre A facinating exhibition housed in a forma Victorian school. Past and Present village life portrayed in photographs and artefacts Bembridge Town (01983) 874218 Bembridge Windmill www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-bembridgewindmill The island only remaining windmill dating from around 1700 Free entry. National Trust Gift shop. Refreshment kiosk. NO W.C. National Trust Bembridge (01983) 873945 Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park - www.blackgangchine.com A fantasy world for the child in all of us.Open 26th March -28th October. 10am -Close.£9.50 (4-60 years) Saver ticket £35 (family of 4) Blackgang, Chale (01983) 730052 Brading Roman Villa - Morton Old Road Brading Tel (01983 406223) New award winning exhibition and visitor centre at Brading Roman Villa. Experience for yourself what is was really like to be living in Roman Times www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk Butterfly World and Fountain World www.butterfly-world-iow.co.uk Landscaped indoor gardens with exoctic free flying butterflys .Open 1st April-31st October 10am-5.30pm.£5.50Adult £3.50 Child under 4 free.Gift & Coffee shops. Medina Garden Centre Wotton (01983) 883430 Brickfields Horse Country www.brickfields.net Everything equestrian, including riding school. Newham Road, Binstead, IOW (01983) 566801 Carisbrook Castle Near Newport www.carisbrookecastlemuseum.org.uk Motte and Bailey castle where Charles 1 was imprisoned .Open all year 10am-5pm summer 10am-4pm winter.Shop & Tea room. £6.50Adult £3.50 child. Family £13.80 (2adults & 3children). English Heritage Carisbrook Tel. (01983) 522107 Chessell Pottery Barns - www.chessellpotterybarns.co.uk A working pottery where you can decorate your own pottery in the studio. Chessell Near Calbourne Tel. (01983) 531248 Coastal Visitor Centre - www.coastalwight.gov.uk Exhibition of all aspects of Isle of Wight Coastline including management of landslides. Salisbury Gardens, Dudley Road , Ventnor Tel (01983) 855400 Colemans Animal Farm www.colemansfarmpark.co.uk Lots of animals to feed and cuddle, daily activities and demonstrations.March-Oct. 10am-5pm.Closed Mon except school holidays. Colemans Lane Porchfield Tel. (01983) 522831 Dimbola Lodge Museum - www.dimbola.co.uk Museum and photographic galleries in former house of Victorian photgrapher Julia Margaret Cameron. Terrace Lane Freshwater Bay Tel (01983) 755578 Dinosaur Farm Museum www.isleofwight.com/dinosaurfarmmuseum/index.html Talk to the experts working on the recently discovered dinosaur bones Near Brightstone Tel (01983) 740844 Dinosaur Isle - Isle of Wight www.dinosaurisle.com Dinosaur Isle is Britain's first purpose built dinosaur museum. The building displays many fossils and life size constructions of the island dinosaurs Culver Parade Sandown (01983) 404344 The garlic farm shop, www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk For the rather different souvenir, mersley farm, mersley lane, newchurch, isle of wight, po36 0nr, open 9.00-5.00 monday to saturday 10-4 sunday The garlic farm is situated on the isle of wight 6km from the towns of ryde, newport and sandown in the fertile arreton valley. 01983865378 Godshill Model Village - www.iowight.com/model-village See parts of the Island in miniature.Opens March 2nd 10am-3.30pm(5-6pm April-Oct).£3.50adult £2.50child(u/3 free) Family £11.50(2adults & 3children) High Street, Godshill (01983) 840270 Island Speedway Ltd
Smallbrook Stadium, Ashey Road, Ryde, PO31 www.islandspeedway.co.uk
Tel: 01983 811180 Premier League 500cc Motorcycle Speedway Racing. Enjoy a great evening out - bars, snacks, covered seating and free car park. Open: Every Tuesday April to October & every Tuesday & Thursday in August. Gates open - 18:00, racing - 19:30 - 21:30. Isle of wight pearl www.iowpearl.co.uk Chilton chine, military road, brighstone, 01983 740352 open monday to saturday from 10am and sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm www.isle-of-wight-pearl.com Isle of Wight Zoo - Home to the finest collection of Tigers in Europe www.isleofwightzoo.com Yaverland Seafront Sandown Tel. 01983 403883 www.isleofwightzoo.com Mottistone Manor Gardens A magical garden set alongside an Elizabethan manor house (tenanted) with colourful borders, gentle grassy terraces and views of the sea. Mottistone, Isle of Wight, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-mottistone
Tel: 01983 741302 Oasis Shop
Carpenters Road Brading Isle of Wight PO36 0QA www.oasis-iow.com
Tel: (01983) 613760
The Oasis is one of the most talked about shopping attractions in southern UK. With over 12,000 sq foot of unusual and dramatic products ranging from Hand carved Teak Furniture directly imported from the small Indonesian island of Bali. Home ware gifts including candles, glassware, giftware and table ornaments. Osborne House - www.english-heritage.org.uk Discover Queen Victoria's Island residence and wonderful gardens.Open all year,closed Mondays & Tuesdays Nov-March.£9.50 adult £4.80 child £22.40 family East Cowes (01983) 200022 Quarr Abbey - www.quarrabbey.co.uk Monastry of Benedictine Monks On the main road betweed Ryde and Newport (01983) 882420 Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - www.robin-hill.com Woodland walks and adventure play areas make this a great place for all of the family.Open17th March-2ndNovember 10am-5pm August 10a.m-6pm. £8.50 4yrs + Saver Ticket £31 (4) Arreton (01983) 730052 Rosemary Vineyard - www.rosemaryvineyard.co.uk One of the UKs largest vineyards, free wine tasting, guided walks. Free. Smallbrook Lane, Ryde (01983) 811084 Seaview Wildlife Encounter www.flamingoparkiw.com Award winning wildlife park with a unique hands-on programme. Cafe and gift shop on site. Open April 1st-28th October. Springvale, Seaview, Nr Ryde (01983) 612261 Shanklin Chine - www.shanklinchine.co.uk A scenic gorge of sandstone cliffs with waterfalls and stream leading to the beach. Pomona Road, Shanklin (01983) 866432 The Quay Arts Centre - www.quayarts.org Live events, Cinema and visual arts centre Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport (01983) 822490 The Needles Park - www.theneedles.co.uk See the Islands most famous views, watch glass blowing and sweet making demonstrations and see the remarkable coloured sands. Open March-Oct. Alum Bay (0870) 4580022 Ventnor Botanic Garden www.botanic.co.uk Well maintained gardens in the heart of Ventnor, Garden walks and coffee shop (01983) 855397
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The Balcony, - www.balconyryde.co.uk The Pavilion
The Esplanade
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 2EL
TEL : 0808 1085353 Club K, Newport (01983) 821474 Temptation - www.clubtemptation.co.uk Newport (01983) 525235 Colonel Bogeys - www.bogeys.co.uk Culver Parade Sandown (01983) 405320 The Venue at Ryde Theatre 01983 568099 www.rydetheatre.co.uk
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3 March to 30 March - Isle of Wight Music Competition Festival
2010 Festival Dates
Drama:- Monday 8th March to Wednesday 10th
Music Instrumental:- Wednesday 10th March to Friday 12th
Folk Dance:- Sunday 14th March
Dance:- Monday 15th to Saturday 20th
6 March to 14 March - Mothers Day Special
www.isleofwight.com/studioglass 12 - 14 March - Minghella Film Festival World exclusives, special guests, intimate venues, tickets on sale now. Call 01983 822490 or visit www.minghellafilmfestival.com 14 March - Mothers Day Specials
IW Steam Railway - Give Mum a relaxing treat on Mothering Sunday and join us for a special day out. With spring in the air it’s a wonderful time to take a steam train journey through the countryside followed by lunch in our station buffet. Each mum taking a steam train ride will receive a free gift to make her feel really special!
For full details please contact: 01983 882204
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/march/mothers-day-specials/details/4-mothers-day-specials.html 20 March - Spring Blues 2010 with Big Joe Louis and his Blues Kings - 1930 - Ventnor Botanical Gardens Award winning UK bluesman, Big Joe Louis will be headlining the sixth annual Spring Blues concert, to be held at Ventnor Winter Gardens on Saturday 20th March from 7.30pm.
Support is from The Amen Boogie Blues Band. A local band who, while gigging the IOW pub circuit during the last 10 years, have built a reputation as one of the Island’s top blues acts performing blues standards by the likes of Muddy Waters, Son House, Elmore James, John Mayall and The Blues Band.
www.myspace.com/amenboogiebluesband
The evening will kick off with a set of acoustic blues from Damien Paul, performing songs from his new album ‘Moving Along’.
Tickets, priced £12advance / £14 on the door, from Ventnor Winter Gardens box office: 01983 857581 and Waterstone’s bookshop Newport: 01983 527927
www.bigjoelouis.com Thursday 25th March - New Model Army The Venue - Ryde Theatre - Tickets £17.50 (14+ only accompanied by an adult 21+) Friday 26th March - Floors & Walls The Venue - Ryde Theatre - Tickets £4. 14+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) 28 March to 29 March - Isle of Wight Grand National & Ashey Scurry
West Ashey Farm - The Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry is a series of amateur horse races over cross country, post and rail and natural hedges. The event takes place each year in late Winter or early Spring at West Ashey Farm, near Ryde, by kind permission of Alan Aylett.
The course can be reached by car or by steam train from Havenstreet Station.
All visitors are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads.
www.iw-scurry.co.uk/ Friday 2nd April - Live Wired Final - More details soon 2 April to 5 April - Easter Fun
IW Steam Railway - Treat yourself to a relaxing day out over the Easter break and enjoy the spectacle of some of the Island’s blossoming Spring-time countryside from the comfort of your seat on one of our steam trains! There’s a full menu of meals and light bites in our Refreshment Rooms, and plenty to keep the youngsters occupied with an Easter Treasure Hunt, Easter colouring and crafts. Plus we’re asking children to come in their Easter bonnets and join in our Easter Bonnet Parade each day at 1.45pm. (Children need to make bonnets in advance). Saturday 3rd April - HIPSHAKER The Venue - Ryde Theatre - Doors open 9pm-2am. Tickets in advance £6/On the door £7. 18+ only 3 April to 4 April - Isle of Wight Junior Soccer Festival
Seaclose Recreation Ground & Medina Playing Fields - the Festival attracts teams from all over the country; competitors are teams of under 8’s right up to under 14’s. England internationals Alan Shearer and Paul Scholes along with Welsh wizard Ryan Giggs have taken part in the past
www.iowsoccerfestival.co.uk/pages/home/
3 April - Newport to Ryde Road Race
Suitable transport from Portsmouth Harbour is the 13:15 Wightlink Catarmaran sailing.
Sailing times can be confirmed by phoning Wightlink on 0871 376 1000.
Onward transport to Newport, on a No.9 bus, leaves the Bus Station at Ryde Esplanade at 10 minute intervals and takes 30 minutes.
Transport of runners kit from the start in Newport to the finish at Ryde High School will be provided.
Concessionary rate travel on Ferries is being offered by Wightlink details will be provided on entry.
www.rydeharriers.co.uk/
4 April - EASTER EGG TRAIL: MOTTISTONE MANOR GARDEN
Mottistone Manor Garden - Crack the clues around the garden to claim your chocolate egg. Supported by Cadburys
5 April - THE WEST WIGHT THREE HILLS RACE INFORMATION
- The course is an undulating/hilly very scenic single lap of 8 miles (unofficially measured with an accurate metre wheel) with approximately 900 feet of ascent taking in Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater, Headon Warren, Alum Bay, Highdown, Tennyson Down, Freshwater Bay and back to the finish at Freshwater.
Concessionary rate travel on Ferries is being offered by Wightlink details will be provided on entry.
www.rydeharriers.co.uk/
18 April - Bustival - Vintage Vehicle Cavalcade
IW Steam Railway - ‘Bus-tival’ – A festival of buses old and new! Come and marvel at over 35 vintage buses of all shapes and sizes, and browse around the stalls and attractions. Plus there’s a full service of steam trains and a real ale bar!
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/april/bustival-vintage-vehicle-cavalcade/details/8-bustival-vintage-vehicle-cavalcade.html Monday 19th April at 7.30pm - Chris Packham - Never Mind The Buzzards A family event to suit all with a curiosity about nature. All seats £14. Medina Theatre Friday 23rd April 2010 - Jools Holland & His Rythm & Blues Orchestra Playing at the Ice Rink in Ryde Tel: 01983 615155
Fax: 01983 567460 24 April - Robin Hill Garden Show & It's A Knockout
Robin Hill - The Robin Hill Garden Show is the Isle of Wight’s only spring gardening event. The show is in its third year and is growing successfully to meet the demands of the Islands green-fingered population. This popular event is sponsored by four leading local businesses: The County Press, Wightlink, Morey’s & Farmer Jacks Farm Shop.
We will also be holding the ever popular “It’s a Knockout” competition over the weekend. This fun-packed event pits teams of 10 hardy souls over a succession of inflatable assault courses based on the classic Television show. To get involved in this excellent event please give our Fundraising Team a call on (01983) 528989.
http://www.iwhospice.org/events/robin-hill-garden-show-and-its-a-knockout.aspx 1 May to 3 May - Real Ale Festival
IW Steam Railway - Relax in the ambience of Havenstreet Station with a pint of your favourite tipple as you watch the trains go by! Our 5th Spring Beer festival features beers sourced from brewers on the Isle of Wight and from around the country. There is free admission to the Festival which is open from 11am till 10pm on Saturday and Sunday and from 11am till 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday. The unique setting of Havenstreet Station makes our Festival a really pleasurable experience, and each you can enjoy a display from Haven Falconry.
For full details please contact: 01983 882204
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/may/real-ale-festival/details/9.html
2 May - Cycle the Wight 2010
9am - 10am The Sun Inn at Hulverstone - There is a £5.00 fee to register for the event (under 15’s free) and
everyone will receive a t-shirt at the start and a medal on completion.
Register online to receive your sponsorship forms
Registration closes on 14th April 2010
The full route is 24 miles long through some of the Southern
Isle of Wight’s most beautiful countryside with refreshments
provided half way round at the Blackgang view point.
There is also a shorter route of approximately 12 miles
for children and the less energetic.
More fun and fundraising for all the family at the Sun Inn throughout
the afternoon and evening with barbeque and jazz band.
Marie Curie Nurses provide free nursing care to cancer patients and those with other terminal illnesses in their own homes.
For more information for patients and carers or to get a Marie Curie Nurse visit www.mariecurie.org.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 716 146.
www.cyclethewight.org/default.htm Sunday 2nd May - May Fair at Appuldurcombe Stallholders for home and crafts, garden and Island produce. Tel Wendy to book on 520083. Fun and entertainment all day and supporting Help for Heroes 7 May to 9 May - Ribex 2010 - Cowes RIBEX is the world’s only boat show dedicated solely to Rigid Inflatable Boats.
The Ultimate Arena for checking out New RIBs
RIBEX is one of Europe’s most successful specialist powerboat shows. Now in its 11th year, the Suzuki sponsored, RIBEX 2010 will once again be returning to Cowes Yacht Haven in the second weekend of May for what promises to be, yet another highly successful three day, sell-out, festival of power. The show traditionally features over 80 boats afloat in the event marina ready for public sea trial plus a whole tented village of special exhibits, food outlets and interactive displays. However, for 2010, a brand new feature is to be introduced; namely, an open air public concert on the Saturday night of the three day show.
www.ribexhibitions.co.uk/ 8 May to 23 May - Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2010
The Island has over 500 miles of well- maintained and signposted footpaths around 30 miles of Heritage Coastline, while more than half of the Island is recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We have approximately 300 to choose from for the 2010 Walking Festival, giving a wide range of walks for all ages and abilites over a four day period. PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PROGRAMME FOR MAY 2010
www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk/ 30 May to 31 May - 1960s Event
IW Steam Railway - As the great ‘Age of Steam’ entered its twilight years, a new energy emerged from the years of post-war austerity.
From the mini to the mini-skirt, from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix, and from the Steam Age to the Space Age - the 1960s had it all. Relive the fashions, the music and the icons which began 50 years ago, plus there’s music each day from the ‘Five O’Clock Shadows’!
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/may/1960s-event/details/12.html
4 June to 6 June - Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival 2010 -Yarmouth The Festival always has a great variety of free entertainment for visitors both afloat and ashore, beginning on Friday.
With more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the ‘Old Gaffers’ fleet this is a weekend not to miss.
www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk/
Isle of Wight Festival 2010 SEACLOSE PARK, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT Fri 11th, Sat 12th & Sun 13th June Artists scheduled to play the Festival to date are as follows: Paul McCartney, Jay-Z, Florence and The Machine, Calvin Harris, Doves, Mr Hudson, Hockey, The Strokes, Blondie, Biffy Clyro, Vampire Weekend, Crowded House, Paloma Faith, The Hold Steady, Melanie, Pink, Editors, Spandau Ballet, Friendly Fires, The Courteeners, Suzanne Vegas, The Coronas, Suzi Quatro, Juliette Lewis, Marina & The Diamonds, Shakespears Sister, Miniviva, Woman, Daisy Dares You, I Blame Coco, Orbital, La Roux, N-Dubz, The Saturdays, Noah and the Whale, Devendra Banhart, The Brilliant Things, Arcadian Kicks, James, Ocean Colour Scene, Reef, Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel, The Alarm, Janet Jude and DJ sets by Rusty Egan, Thursday, Squeeze and Are you Experienced (Jimi Hendrix Tribute) 19th June 2009 - JP Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Yacht Race
This is sailing’s answer to the London Marathon as 1600 boats, crewed by some of the biggest names in sailing as well as keen amateur sailors, skim past The Needles, the Island’s distinctive rocky structure, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge and back into the Solent. Watch the yachts round the Needles rocks and enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Needles Old Battery Café. 20 June - BRADING 10K ROAD RACE
The venue, Smallbrook Stadium, is 3km (1.8 Miles) from Ryde Esplanade. Transport will be provided from Ryde Esplanade Bus Station, connecting with the 8.45am and 9.15am Wightlink Portsmouth/Ryde Catamaran sailings only. Times should be confirmed by phoning Wightlink on 0871 376 1000. A connecting bus will convey runners from the Esplanade Bus Station (NOT FROM RYDE ST. JOHNS ROAD STATION) to Smallbrook, return fare £2.00.
The most direct route to walk is Union Street, High Street, Swanmore Road, then turn left onto Ashey Road and onto Smallbrook Stadium, see map.
Concessionary rate travel on Ferries is being offered by Wightlink details will be provided on entry.
www.rydeharriers.co.uk
20 June - JP Morgan Fleming Round the Island Yacht Race 2010 - 7:30am Isle of Wight The annual J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is one of the most popular fixtures on the Solent racing calendar. Competitors come from Europe and the USA, as well as all over the UK, to follow the 50 mile course round the Isle of Wight.
Starting on the famous Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet races westabout, to The Needles, round St Catherine's Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy back into the Solent.
www.roundtheisland.org.uk/web/code/php/main_c.php?map=rir10&ui=rir2&style=std&override=§ion=event&page=course20 June - Fathers Day Specials
IW Steam Railway - Steam Trains are just made for Dads! Your Dad, whatever his age, will enjoy a day out at the IWSR. Whether it’s reminiscing about travelling on steam trains as a boy, checking out all the engineering stuff, or maybe he’s secretly always dreamt of being a train driver! All dads travelling on the train will receive a free gift and the Railway’s refreshment Rooms will be open all day for meals and refreshments.
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/june/living-history-week/details/33.html 26 June - Midsummer Jazz
IW Steam Railway - For One Night Only, The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is proud to present a sensational open-air festival of jazz featuring the World famous Pasadena Roof Orchestra, the fabulous Swing Commanders and the good-time Goose Island Syncopators
Make this a night to remember! ... Enjoy a special evening of superb music in the beautiful setting of our natural tree-lined arena, while you and your family, friends and colleagues enjoy a picnic under the stars!
Gates open from 5pm and you can bring your own picnic or delve into the Station buffet which is available until 7pm. Our Real Ale Bar and Wine Bar will be open all evening.
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/june/midsummer-jazz/details/14.html 3 July to 4 July - The 1940s Experience
IW Steam Railway - Silk stockings and Wartime fashions ... inspired music and dance ... Men in uniforms and spivs with goods to sell – pure nostalgia! Jitterbug your way back to the 1940s, relive travel by steam train, and discover what life was like with rationing, air raids and the Home Guard ... Meet the family in their 1940s home, admire the fashions, music and dance of the era, and see the ‘French Resistance’ as they take over Wootton Station! … Experience the exciting and most dangerous 1940s.
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/july/the-1940s-experience/details/2.html 3 July - Arts Festival Parade & Ryde Summer Regatta
Ryde Town - Last year over a 1000 performers took part in the Island’s largest mixed arts event. This must-see parade has all the excitement and panache of a flamboyant Mardi gras carnival & marks the start of Ryde Arts Festival, an eight-day program of fun-filled activities set at various locations throughout the town
http://www.rydeartsfestival.org/9 July to 11 July - FolkStation
IW Steam Railway - Music, song, dance and steam … FolkStation offers three days of timeless folk, blues, and folk-rock set within the perfect arena of Havenstreet Station. Come along each day, or book a pitch for your tent and stay all weekend. To complement your visit there will be a full-service of steam trains throughout the weekend, plus real ale bar and a wide range of refreshments. For more details and to buy tickets – go to www.folkstation.co.uk or call 01983 882204
www.folkstation.co.uk/ 17 July to 18 July - The Island Motor Show
IW Steam Railway - The perfect opportunity to see all the latest models from all the major manufacturers on display in one place! Take time out to browse around the cars on show, chat to the local motor dealers, and settle back for a relaxing steam train ride while you decide which new car to buy!!
www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk/special-events/july/the-island-motor-show/details/15.html 17 July to 18 July - County Show
Northwood Showground -
Show Jumping
Buggy driving
Trade stands
and so much more..
This is a great day out for all the family
http://www.riwas.org.uk/index.html 17th and 18th July - Fort Victoria Carribean Pirate Show Over the weekend of 17 and 18 July Fort Victoria will be transformed into Nassau Town in the Carribean in 1718, complete with townsfolk and the arrival of British militia to bring an end to piracy! The 'town' will be occupied by both civilians and a great many pirates. Over the two days, events will occur in real-time for you to observe!
24 July - Newport Main Carnival
Newport Town - Come and enjoy the carnival celebrations throughout Newport 27 July to 28 July - Sandown Carnival
Sandown Town 31 July to 7 August - Cowes Week 2010
Cowes Week is a fusion of many exciting elements, with its great mix of competitive sailing and social activities. The 8,500 competitors range from Olympic and world class professionals to weekend sailors. In excess of 100,000 spectators come to watch the sailing, enjoy the parties and live entertainment, and to experience the unique atmosphere. It is genuinely a one-of-a-kind event – come and see for yourself!
www.cowesweek.co.uk/web/code/php/main.php?section=home 4 August - Shanklin Main Carnival
Shanklin - Join the fun of the carnival
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- Join in with the illuminated evening carnival celebrations throughout Shanklin
| | | 7 August to 8 August - A Flavour of the 1940's
Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay - Join Harry & Edna from the Home Front Friends for a flavour of life in the 1940s set around this fascinating 19th-century cliff-top fort originally built to guard against the threat of French invasion. Join Harry & Edna of the Home Front Friends for a flavour of life in the 1940s. Talks and demonstrations at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. The Battery is open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). For disabled access please phone 01983 754772.
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-thames_solent/w-thames_solent-places/w-thames_solent-isleofwight.htm
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Ventnor Town - Enjoy the fun of the Carnival
14 August to 15 August - Garlic Festival Isle of Wight
Newchurch -
An event held to celebrate the Isle of Wight’s position as the UK’s premier garlic growing region. The centre of attention is the Garlic marquee, with many tempting products, including garlic-flavoured mussels, sausages, beer and even ice cream.
14 August - Ventnor Illuminated Carnival
Ventnor - Join in with the illuminated evening carnival celebrations throughout Ventnor
| | | 15 August - THE ISLE OF WIGHT HALF MARATHON ROAD RACE
- The venue, Sandown and Shanklin Rugby Club, is situated off The Fairway, Lake, (just across the road from Sandown High School).
Concessionary rate travel on Ferries is being offered by Wightlink details will be provided on entry.
Medals will be awarded to all finishers.
18 August - Cowes Carnival
Cowes - The Cowes carnivals are a number of events held in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight just 3 miles off the coast of southern England. Cowes is a small but well known sailing town, famous for its sailing events such as Cowes Week and the Americas Cup which attract people from around the world. Our carnivals are held numerous times throughout the year and we also enter many of the other carnivals around the Island. Our float is based on our carnival queens who are picked each year, with a different theme. Recent themes have included strawberrys and cream, indian summer, the ocean and of course in 2008 the 'Egyptian Queens'.
http://www.cowescarnival.co.uk
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Ryde -
Through the months of summer, for the amusement and entertainment of ourselves and our guests, the Isle of Wight last year staged over twenty carnivals in towns and villages around the island. Details of this coming year's other carnivals can be found elsewhere on this site. The carnival season culminates with what we like to think of as the Ultimate Isle of Wight Carnival at Ryde, featuring over 2,000 performers from carnival clubs around the Isle of Wight . This is a sensory feast of sound, with musical influences from Rio Samba, Trinidad Steel Pan and Local bands. Movement in fabulous costumes with influences from Trinidad, Rio, Notting Hill, Venice, English Masquerade and Mardi Gras. Colour an experience like no other! Where, for a few hours, we can all forget who we are and what we do - and just party
http://www.rydecarnival.co.uk/index.html 25 August - Sandown Illuminated Carnival
Sandown - Come join the fun of the illuminated Carnival
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Cowes Powerboat Classic 25th - 30th August 2010
Following previous years great success, the BPRC are pleased to announce that The Cowes Classic 2010 will include not only Marathon Boats but V24, Honda and Class 3 to join us in this great weekend of Powerboat Racing. Cowes Torquay Cowes 2010 Course
The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes is an open event, organised in association with the British Powerboat Racing Club (BPRC) with around 80 craft expected to participate. The boats start and finish in Cowes and the front-runners are expected to complete the course in less than four hours - weather permitting. The Cowes-Torquay-Cowes was the very first offshore race in Europe and is recognised as one of the toughest challenges in world power boating, comparable with the Indy 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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BESTIVAL 9th-12th SEPTEMBER 2010 Sunday Best presents Bestival, a multi award-winning 3-day boutique music festival, curated by BBC Radio 1 DJ Rob da Bank and set in the leafy surrounds of Robin Hill Country Park on the Isle of Wight. It’s the sure-fire best way to round off the summer festival season. Rob da Bank has made his first announcement of acts that will be performing at this year’s event. They include Dizzee Rascal, Flaming Lips, Hot Chip, Rolf Harris, Chase & Status, Ellie Goulding and Simian Mobile Disco. 16 - 19 September 2010 - Little Britain Challenge Cup Regatta
The LBCC is the largest annual, construction industry yachting regatta in Europe, with over 250 yachts taking part and over 3000 people racing. The event is run by and for the construction industry and teams comprise contractors, property developers, architects and engineers 18th & 19th September - Isle of Wight International Charity Classic Car Show This two day event based at Newport Quay and Eastern Gardens Ryde on 18 - 19 September is now in it’s ninth year the Isle of Wight International Charity ‘Classic Car Show’ is one of the largest and most popular shows in the South of England. This years event is expected to exceed all previous events both in attendance and the variety of vehicles on display. All types of vehicle categories from veterans, vintage, classic eras through to the custom and retro cars and motorcycles and not forgetting the specialist military and commercial classes. 18 - 26 September 2010
Rides vary from pleasant meanders through pretty villages to Cycle the Wight, a 70-mile road route around the Island’s spectacular coastline. The festival kicks-off in Newport with a day of family entertainment, including the hilarious Sink or Swim. Watch from the riverbank as homemade pedal-powered crafts attempt to make it across the River Medina without getting
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www.bestival.net
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