The 2009 Isle of Wight Walking Festival, which is organised by IW Council, won Silver in the Tourism Event of the Year category at the Tourism ExSEllence Awards.

Sports clubs and associations on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to get in touch with the Isle of Wight Council’s sports unit to ensure their up-to-date details are included in the 2010 Sports Club Directory.

Islander can pull together to share lifts to reach their place of work. - Helping the Environment and thier motoring costs.

The Isle of Wight Council has launched a series of new football sessions for girls in partnership with youth football clubs across the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council Arts Unit is calling for Island artists and crafts makers to register for the 2010 Open Studios event, which enables members of the public to access local studios.