http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events WightStyle Events en-us The Isle of Wight Grand National and Ashey Scurry is a series of amateur horse races over cross country, post and rail and natural hedges. The first of the four races starts at 12 noon. The course can be reached by car or by steam train from Havenstreet Station. All visitors are welcome. Well behaved dogs are welcome on leads. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/1 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/1 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/2 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/2 Join guides on a tour of Bembridge Fort. The fort is in a run down and derelict condition but volunteers have been clearing out key features and carrying out basic restoration work. Places must be booked in advance. (01983) 741020 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/69 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/69 Crack the clues around the garden to get a chocolate egg. Event supported by Cadbury. The garden is open until 5pm with last admission at 4.30pm but arrive earlier to allow yourself time to solve the clues. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/66 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/66 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/3 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/3 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/4 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/4 At 3pm on Easter Saturday, 1000 yellow plastic ducks are released onto the Yar, each one sponsored by a person buying a ticket (£1), available from local shops in Yarmouth, or from Yarmouth Sailing Club on the day. Cash prize for the first 4 ducks over the finish line - all profits go to local charities. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/68 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/68 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/5 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/5 Crack the clues around the Battery to get a chocolate egg. Event supported by Cadbury. The Battery is open until 5pm with last admission at 4.30pm but arrive earlier to allow yourself time to solve the clues. Please note there is no vehicular access to the Needles headland although the Southern Vectis Needles Tour Bus will be running. For disabled arrangements phone 01983 754772. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/67 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/67 Recently described as “an iconic happening” the Isle of Wight Jazz Festival has something old & something new, of great value and variety for all ages, each year in the Capital of Jazz of the Deep South. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/6 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/6 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/7 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/7 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/8 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/8 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/9 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/9 Work by over 20 Island artists. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/71 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/71 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/10 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/10 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/11 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/11 This year's rides will be in an anti-clockwise direction and there will be a choice of 100km and 55km rides. Event starts at 9am and finishes at 6pm. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/12 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/12 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/72 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/72 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/14 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/14 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/15 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/15 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/13 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/13 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/16 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/16 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/17 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/17 Quy Arts Centre, Newport http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/18 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/18 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/19 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/19 A cavalcade of vintage vehicles including 35 vintage buses. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/73 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/73 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/20 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/20 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/21 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/21 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/22 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/22 Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. Take time to listen to the birds, soak up the scenery, experience the smells of the farmyard and really get in touch with the land that feeds us. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/81 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/81 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/23 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/23 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/74 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/74 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/24 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/24 The annual JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race, organised by the Island Sailing Club, is one of the most popular fixtures on the Solent racing calendar. Competitors come from Europe and the USA, as well as all over the UK, to follow the 50 mile course round the Isle of Wight. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/25 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/25 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/75 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/75 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/26 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/26 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/27 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/27 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/28 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/28 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/76 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/76 Visit the rare fields of blue cornflowers at Cridmore Farm and then drinks at the Garlic Farm Café. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/82 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/82 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/29 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/29 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/64 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/64 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/30 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/30 XOD Open Event http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/63 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/63 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/77 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/77 Music, song, dance and steam. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/78 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/78 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/31 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/31 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/32 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/32 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/79 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/79 The seventh year of the premier classic event. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/34 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/34 County Showground, Northwood http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/47 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/47 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/33 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/33 Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/35 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/35 Gurnard Sailing Club http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/48 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/48 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/37 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/37 Chale Recreation Ground. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/38 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/38 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/36 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/36 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/39 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/39 This year's Isle of Wight Garlic Festival promises to be the biggest ever with up to 20,000 people attending. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/40 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/40 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/41 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/41 Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/42 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/42 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/43 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/43 ISC v Royal Southern http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/62 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/62 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/44 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/44 Ryde, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/45 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/45 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/46 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/46 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/49 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/49 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/50 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/50 Robin Hill Country Park, Newport http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/51 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/51 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/52 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/52 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/53 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/53 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/54 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/54 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/56 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/56 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/57 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/57 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/55 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/55 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/65 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/65 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/58 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/58 Cowes, Isle of Wight http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/59 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/59 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/60 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/60 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/100 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/100 The VoxPop Choir performs at the switching on of Newport's Christmas lights. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/95 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/95 Arts fair at Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/94 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/94 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/80 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/80 NEW Open Studio event where Island Artists open their studios and are available to talk about their work. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/93 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/93 Sally Taylor MBE from BBC's South Today will be lighting Brighstone's tree of joy at this year's festival. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/92 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/92 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/61 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/61 Traditional festive Santa, Mince Pie & Hangover specials on the Island's steam railway at Havenstreet. Tickets: Adults £15, Children £11, Infants (under 5) £9. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/108 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/108 The Old Rydians 'unofficial' yearly reunion held at Yelf's in Ryde. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/107 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/107 Enjoy a guided tour of the country retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/101 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/101 Celebrate the life and works of Scotland's national Bard. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/117 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/117 Exhibition of new work by Isle of Wight artists and makers: Andrew Dowden, ceramic designs Hilary Thorpe, coastal paintings Tony Westmore, marine and landscape art Kate Richardson, sculpture & drawings Elizabeth Habens, exclusive handknits Chris Avery, photographs and personalised gifts Lynn Young, contemporary paintings Mike Till, graphic art & photography Steve Thearle, photography Union of Opposites, jewellery. 18 Bath Road, (just off 'The Parade'), COWES, Isle of Wight 10 am to 4 pm - Admission Free http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/118 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/118 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/119 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/119 Isle of Wight state school spring half term. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/109 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/109 Start of the year of the Tiger http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/120 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/120 Date of the next competition: Saturday 27 February 2010: 1000 until 1500. Prizes will be presented at approx. 1530. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/89 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/89 2nd Minghella Film Festival with events and screenings at Quay Arts & Cineworld. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/121 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/121 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/122 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/122 Sat, 27th and Sun, 28th March 2010 Canna Room, Ventnor Botanic Garden 10 am to 5 pm - Admission Free The main aim of this exhibition is to inform the public of the Island's pottery heritage. Exhibiiton features vast diversity of pottery from over 30 Island makers, photographs, information and slideshow. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/126 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/126 Echium Terrace Room, Ventnor Botanic Garden 10 am to 5 pm - Admission Free Distinctive, handmade, hand-carved and individually-designed - ceramic wall plaques, ceramic tile panels and standing forms. New work on show. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/127 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/127 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/124 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/124 Isle of Wight state school Easter holiday. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/110 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/110 Bank Holiday. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/113 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/113 Exhibition of photographic enamels of the Island Coastline. Dimbola Lodge. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/137 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/137 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/128 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/128 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/130 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/130 Retrospective of Cowes based photographers at Dimbola Lodge. Works on display are by Edward Beken (1855-1915), Frank Beken (1880-1970), Keith Beken (1914-2007) and the current team of Kenneth Beken and Peter Mumford. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/138 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/138 Cheverton Farm is 1 mile from Shorwell on the B3323 Bowcombe Road, on Friday 16th and Sunday 18th. Times are 10.30am to 4.30 pm. Parking is Free, entrance is £3.00 for adults and £2.00 for children, family ticket £8.00, Under 5's Free. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/144 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/144 Re-scheduled 2010 Scurry . . . postponed due to waterlogged course. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/131 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/131 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/123 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/123 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/140 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/140 The Isle of Wight Wayfarer Club organises the annual randonnee which attracts well over 2,000 entrants from all across the UK. There is a choice between the 100km Round the Island route or a shorter 55km route around the north and east of the Island. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/90 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/90 Bank Holiday. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/111 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/111 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/136 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/136 11th annual show dedicated to Rigid Inflatables (RIBs) at Cowes Yacht Haven. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/102 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/102 Four day festival with hundreds of organised walks across the Island's myriad of footpaths and bridleways. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/103 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/103 This year supported by Brian Blessed. Thousands take to their feet in this epic walk from Bembridge to the Needles. (Join in along the way at one of the checkpoints, there is also a flat walk for disabled entrants.) http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/104 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/104 Industry showcase of IW new music run by Platform One College of Music. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/135 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/135 Isle of Wight state school summer half term. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/114 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/114 Bank Holiday. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/112 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/112 Bonchurch Church Hall http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/141 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/141 The event that is based around the Classic Gaffer Yachts includes: Street Entertainment, Live Music, Spectacular Classic and Gaff-rigged Boats in the Harbour, Exciting Racing for Gaff-rigged Boats within sight of the shore, Visiting Classic Vehicles, Craft Fair and Flower Festival. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/91 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/91 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/97 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/97 One of the largest races in the world attracting up to 2000 yachts. Starts from 6am Cowes. Best places to watch the spectacle are from the Squadron in Cowes, Needles Old Battery and St Catherines, Niton. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/105 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/105 North Court Manor, Shorwell. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/142 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/142 Folk music, real ale and steam trains. Beards optional. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/106 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/106 The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society Annual Show. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/98 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/98 Isle of Wight state school summer holidays. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/115 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/115 The annual Cowes Dinghy Week regatta is hosted by Gurnard Sailing Club in the waters of the Western Solent, during the week immediately preceding Cowes Week. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/134 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/134 Annual regatta with over a 1000 competitors and up to 40 races a day. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/96 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/96 Traditional end of regatta firework spectacular. Best viewed from a yacht moored off the Green (avoiding the crowds and the traffic). http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/116 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/116 The 100th Annual Yarmouth Carnival! http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/129 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/129 Royal Solent Regatta in the western Solent has grown in the past few years and offers excellent racing. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/132 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/132 Fighting Cocks Crossroads, Arreton http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/143 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/143 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/133 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/133 Popular dinghy regatta at the Royal Solent in Yarmouth this year with three day laser series. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/145 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/145 Powerboat racing, Cowes. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/139 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/139 The Bestival is the real deal when it comes to festivals, featuring an eclectic mix of must see artists in a stunning location. http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/99 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/99 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/125 http://www.wightstyle.co.uk/events/125