Too many people join a gym and give up far too quickly because they aren’t immediately seeing the results they were hoping for. And who can blame them? Whatever that goal is – people naturally want to see progress towards it. Very often it is because they have joined...
Looking back, there have been laws aimed at protecting or improving the environment since at least Old Testament times (referencing sewage disposal!). Since then a wide variety of laws have been developed to protect the environment. Early laws, many of which focused on the protection of rights associated with...
From a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars ... For the first time ever on the Isle of Wight, the Galactic Empire meets the Roman Empire!
From X-Wing Fighters to the iconic lightsabers, Star Wars’ fantastical designs have fired our imaginations and...
Dig out your blouses and bell-bottoms because this year, the Isle of Wight festival is going back to 1969!
The festival is throwing it back 50 years to the iconic 1969 event, which was written into the history books thanks to headline performances from Bob Dylan and The Who, and...
World famous Round the Island Race set to attract sailors from around the world as entries for 2019 open
Entry fees to remain at 2018 level
The Round the Island Race 2019 is set to attract thousands of sailors from all over Great Britain, mainland Europe and from as far away...
We are very pleased to announce that our next photography competition is in partnership with Available Light Gallery and Gifts, of Newport. The theme is 'home'.
The competition, as always, is open to all, including children, novices, semi-professionals and professionals — and you can interpret the theme however you wish....
Make your holiday season merrier with these amazing Christmas cocktail recipes
The Negroni
By Xavier Baker, Isle of Wight Distillery
With gin, now being a popular drink of choice, part of the reason for its success is due to the fun and experimentation you can have.
Trying different gins with different garnishes and...
Apple and Blackberry Crumble Cupcakes
Makes 8
Spiced apple cupcakes:
115g Butter
115g Light brown sugar
2 Eggs
115g Self raising flour
1/2tsp Baking powder
1tsp Cinnamon
1 Medium apple, peeled and diced
Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one by one and whisk until incorporated. Sift together flour and baking powder and add to...
By Christian Warren
These coloured little interlocking blocks have had a resurgence of popularity in recent years. As a dad of two boys, in my house you can't open a drawer or turn a corner without bumping into or treading on one of these durable plastic bricks.
So in the spirit...
Fashion in the name of Wight DASH
As featured in issue 47 Style of Wight are supporting Wight DASH with a range of slogan t-shirts.
Wight DASH, formerly the Isle of Wight Women’s Refuge, supports women and children who are experiencing domestic violence via a wide range of services including refuge,...