Joe’s in Ryde is a name synonymous with good food and great atmosphere and to build on that reputation and bring it up a notch the new owners have opened Pescados on the first floor of Joe’s. There are not many quality restaurants specialising in fish on the Island and the specialist menu at Pescados is the perfect complement to what’s on offer at Joe’s, which is already proving popular with locals and visitors, with a regular clientele returning time and again.

Growing garlic is a great way for beginners to get started when growing crops for the first time and as we enter the autumn months now is the perfect time to try.

The 2010 Goodwood Revival – which takes place over 17-19 September – is set to be a very special weekend, with mouth-watering grids, scintillating on-track action, a number of significant anniversaries to celebrate.

Being a great gardener is about being green fingered. Literally! So why not try our great top tips for making the most of your outdoor space. Whether it’s big or small, there is always something you can do to make your garden a “greener” experience.

Established in 1994, The Great Taste Awards is a recognised accreditation scheme organised by The Guild of Fine Foods. Products bearing the logo have been independently proven to be of origin and quality and the awards are now seen as a benchmark for excellence. So what does it all mean? The one, two are three star ratings are established on the premise that a one star is a perfect food or drink, a two star is absolutely sublime and three star is that moment you turn to the person next to you and exclaim “Wow! You must try this, it’s amazing!”

The West Collection – A Schools’ Response Exhibition created during workshops lead by Tim Johnson.

If The Bees are the beating heart of Isle of Wight music, then The Chancers are its Soul.

A night of amazing talent – from the artwork on the walls, the layout and set up of the main hall, the behind the scenes organisation and of course the designs themselves.

Holly Maslen founded Bembridge Beaux Arts back in 2004.  Since then the exhibition has become a recognised contemporary arts event on the Island.