The much anticipated premier of ‘Rumpy Pumpy’ is coming to the Apollo Theatre in Newport from 6th – 9th March 2014! This new musical written by Island Author and Screen Writer Barbara Jane Mackie is billed as “a female Full Monty”.
This comedy drama brings to life the true story...
The Royal Hotel, Ventnor hosted their fifth Gala Dinner, raising a massive £55,000 for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
165 supporters of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust enjoyed a delicious four course dinner, followed by a lively auction with a last minute addition from The Little Gloster, Mark...
If you love watching the birds that visit your garden, why not encourage them to move in!
This birdhouse is easy for children to make with the supervision and help of an adult, and you can adapt the design to suit the birds you wish to attract.
You will need:
Wood (One...
There’s something really rewarding about making your own Christmas decorations, knowing that you’ve added to the magic and sparkle that shines out from the depths of the darkest winter months.
With buttons at the top of every home-crafters wish list this year, Emily Scarlett Thearle shows us how to combine...
With the winter upon us and the arrival of dark evenings, it’s difficult to imagine our homes at night without light.
The simplest form of manmade light is the fire and the candle is one of man’s oldest answers to the problem of supplying light after dark. The quality of...
During the winter months the cold weather, dull days and dark mornings and evenings mean that your vitality can reach its lowest ebb – so now is the perfect time to boost your wellbeing with a fresh vitality-stimulating juice.
The West Bay Club’s Coffee House Manager Joey Hall relies on...
For many years the use of lasers in dentistry has been a niche interest. Awareness is growing, however, of the significant clinical benefits they offer to patient and operator for the treatment of everyday dental problems.
In some instances the results are exceptionally good and very difficult, if not impossible...
Pan Fried Duck, Parsnip & Vanilla Risotto, Roasted Figs and Pickled Blackberries
This recipe is very simple if you prepare your pickled blackberries and puree in advance.
To make Pickled Blackberries
8 black peppercorns
2 juniper berries
1 small bay leaf
2 cups red wine vinegar
2 cups water
6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons Maldon salt
1 shallot, quartered...
How to make Brownrigg Farm Confit Duck Leg on Pumpkin Purée, Roasted Beetroot and Port Sauce.
Duck Confit is one of the tastiest ways to prepare duck and actually a surprisingly easy dish to make. The secret is to cook it slowly letting the meat cook in its own juices.
Ingredients
Duck...
