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....
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The Ultimate Turkey Sandwhich
Dec 13, 2017
What to do with that left over Turkey. Curry, chilli, maybe even a pie? Or how about this ultimate sandwich recipe from Phil Gilbraith, Inns of Distinction. In these eco friendly times recycling has become the norm, and rightly so, but we should remember we have all...
Salmon Pate
Dec 10, 2017
Salmon Pate by Mark Horton, French Franks Quick, easy, fresh and luxurious. Pates are a regular feature around Christmas and French Franks, quick pate is also a great was to entertain at Christmas withith fresh canapes or create delicious light bites for a festive...
Cupcake decorating ideas from Gladys May Cakery
Dec 10, 2017
Christmas Cupcakes by Cara Lucas, Gladys May Cakery What you'll need: - Any flavour cupcakes (as long as they're delicious!) - A good dose of Christmas spirit Snowman decorations Water icing/fondant for snowy base (cut off the cupcake's tops first) Giant marshmallows...
The Isle of Wight Festival 2018 reveal 50th anniversary headliners
Dec 4, 2017
50th anniversary headliners Depeche Mode / The Killers / Kasabian / Liam Gallagher Also joining this year’s line-up: The Script / Van Morrison / James Bay / Blossoms 21st - 24th June Tickets on sale today: www.isleofwightfestival.com As tickets go on sale today, The...
Viennese Mincemeat Tart
Nov 14, 2017
Viennese Mincemeat Tart By Andy Holloway, The Bistro Ventnor The tart was inspired by Andy's time working in Austria with a pastry chef called Alfred where it was a classic dish served in the restaurant at Christmas time. It is great served hot or cold with whipped...
The Christmas Garden returns to Sandown Battery Gardens
Nov 13, 2017
The Christmas Garden Returns to Sandown Battery Gardens! Saturday 16th December from 4.30pm One of Sandown Bay's most fascinating spaces, Sandown Barracks Battery will be transformed again this Christmas with magical lights, music, art workshops, trails and campfires...
Carly Paoli – Interview
Nov 9, 2017
Admired by a host of recognised names including; Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall, Pope Francis, Dame Helen Mirren and David Foster, English siner Carly Paoli is one of the most lauded young singers in Italy at the moment. Following the release of her debut...
Colouring competition attracts artists of all ages
Nov 3, 2017
A competition run by an Isle of Wight Children's author proved that you are never to old to enjoy colouring in! Zoe Sadler received over 250 entries to her colouring in competition, with budding artists ranging from 4 years to 80 years old. Younger entrants coloured...
The Poetry of Dementia
Oct 27, 2017
The cohesion of meaning and sequential nature of language are among the casualties of dementia. Into this context and the environment of six Residential Homes on the Isle of Wight, caring for persons in the advanced state of dementia, local charity, Independent Arts'...









