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2012 Major Events

VISITING

Major Events in May 2012

  • A weekend of remembrance for the people of Cowes

    A weekend of remembrance for the people of Cowes

    Fri 4 May 2012 - Sun 6 May 2012

    Various locations in Cowes

    A series of musical events to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the defence of Cowes by the Polish Destroyer ORP Blyskawica. Please support this a weekend of remembrance for the people of Cowes & the Island who lost their lives on 28th April & 4th May 1942

  • Mayfest 2012

    Mayfest 2012

    Sat 5 May 2012 - Mon 7 May 2012

    Yarmouth Green

    Mayfest is a traditional weekend of Maypole dancing, Morris Dancing, live music, great food, real ale and cider and a whole host of other activities

  • Real Ale Festival 2012

    Real Ale Festival 2012

    Sat 5 May 2012 - Mon 7 May 2012

    IW Steam Railway

    Railway enthusiasts and beer lovers alike will be spoilt for choice by this unique opportunity to sample the Island's top brewery blends, fine ales & a selection of bottled conditioned beers, English country wines & traditional cider. Festival admission is free & many other mainland breweries also contribute

  • Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2012

    Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2012

    Sat 5 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

    Various locations

    With over half the Island being recognised as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and with over 500 miles of well-maintained footpaths, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has grown to become the largest walking festival in the UK. This extremely popular event attracts huge numbers from all over the world, boasting over 300 guided walks that cater for all ages and abilities

  • Isle of Wight Randonnee 2012

    Isle of Wight Randonnee 2012

    Sun 6 May 2012 0900 - Sun 6 May 2012 1800

    Various checkpoints around the Island

    First established in 1985, this cycling expedition provides a choice of 100km and 55km rides around the Island taking minor roads and lanes enabling the rider to see and enjoy the best of the Island's scenery

  • Wolverton Folk Fair & Blues Fair 2012

    Wolverton Folk Fair & Blues Fair 2012

    Sat 12 May 2012

    Wolverton Manor, Shorwell

    After a sell-out successful launch in 2011, Wolverton Manor, Shorwell will once again provide the stunning backdrop to this exciting Island event. The live music stage will provide a full programme, featuring the best of the Island’s Folk & Blues musicians, from acoustic duos to full electric bands, including Beachcomber, Lucid, The Whisky River Band, Scarecrow, MoonShiners, Rachel’s Reason, Grizzled Skipper, Jamie Griffin, The Herd and The DollyMopps

  • Walk the Wight 2012

    Walk the Wight 2012

    Sun 13 May 2012

    Various checkpoints across the Island

    A long distance sponsored walk, with proceeds going to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Walk the Wight is the largest charity walk in the South offering a choice of three distances; Bembridge to Needles Park (26.5 miles), Bembridge to Carisbrooke (12.5 miles), Carisbrooke to Needles Park (14 miles). There is also a flat walk (8 miles) from Sandown to Newport along the cycle trails/old railway line

  • Wight Challenge 2012

    Wight Challenge 2012

    Sat 19 May 2012

    Jersey Camp, Porchfield

    A 20 mile cycling, 8 mile running and 3 mile open canoeing challenge. Competitors take part in teams of three to have fun and raise money for Wessex Heartbeat

  • Ryde Rowing Club Annual Regatta 2012

    Ryde Rowing Club Annual Regatta 2012

    Sat 19 May 2012

    Appley Beach, Ryde

    The annual regatta will take place near the Ryde Rowing Club Appley Park Clubhouse, with a course set out to the east of Ryde Harbour approach channel, at the eastern end of Ryde Canoe Lake

  • Cycle Wight

    Cycle Wight

    Sat 19 May 2012 - Sun 20 May 2012

    Island wide

    An exciting new weekend of cycling events is coming to the Isle of Wight this Spring. Cycle Wight features mountain biking, road rides and family friendly leisure cycling to suit everybody. Based at Yarmouth’s scenic harbour front on the west of the Island, Cycle Wight is a great way to get away and enjoy one of the jewels of the south

  • Old Gaffers Festival 2012

    Old Gaffers Festival 2012

    Fri 25 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

    Yarmouth

    See Yarmouth's picturesque harbour filled with more than 100 visiting traditional sailing, steam and motor vessels, including the cream of the Old Gaffers fleet. On shore there's a huge range of free entertainment, craft stalls, live music and much more

LIVING

Community Events

  • Fine Art Forgery:craftsmanship or conjuring trick?

    17/05/2012 - 17/05/2012

    An illustrated lecture about art forgery, given by David Phillips who lectured in Museum studies...

  • Ladies Evening at Cowes Library

    17/05/2012 - 17/05/2012

    Enjoy an informal evening of food, crafts, health and beauty demonstrations and information from...

  • Charity Fun Night

    18/05/2012 - 18/05/2012

    IWIDFSC are raising money for Johns Club, come along and watch a fun filled evening with our...

  • Grand Charity Auction by The Bargeman’s Rest

    18/05/2012 - 18/05/2012

    Grand Charity Auction hosted by The Bargeman’s Rest Fantastic and diverse lots from all over...

  • The Islands war horse

    18/05/2012 - 18/05/2012

    Brough Scott gives a moving, illustrated talk about the Island's own war horse 'Warrior' and the...

  • Creatures of the Deep

    19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

    Annual Riverfest - fun for all the family. Meet the Pirates, see historical boats, support local...

  • Study Day

    19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

    Fanny Minns (1847 - 1929): Professional Isle of Wight artist. A talk by Nick Minns with the...

  • Study Day

    19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

    Fanny Minns (1847 - 1929): Professional Isle of Wight artist. A talk by Nick Minns with the...

  • Ryde Rowing Club Annual Regatta.

    19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

    Annual Rowing Regatta, part of the Hants & Dorset Championship program. Racing in Coxed Fours,...

  • Adult Learning Fair

    19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

    Adult Learning Fair and creative taster sessions to promote learning around the Island

  • Riverfest 2012

    19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012

    Annual Riverfest - celebration of river life. Boats of all sizes, children's activities and...

  • Isle Of Wight Youth Concert Band's Spring Concert

    20/05/2012 - 20/05/2012

    This concert will have a nautical theme "Sounds of the Sea" to commemerate 100 years since the...

  • PEACOCK ANGELL

    20/05/2012 - 20/05/2012

    PEACOCK ANGELL Ecletic Folk Duo Brading Town Hall, Sunday May 20th. 8:00pm Ruth Angell...

  • Guided walk: Discover Culver Downs

    20/05/2012 - 20/05/2012

    An interesting circular walk, led by the National Trust, exploring the local history and Island...

  • Crafty Artists

    19/05/2012 - 21/05/2012

    An art and craft event featuring many different mediums under one roof. Something for everyone...

  • SINS OF THE PAST

    21/05/2012 - 21/05/2012

    One more chance to see this emotional drama, which premiered at the Apollo in November. This...

  • Storytelling evening at the Classic Boat Museum

    21/05/2012 - 21/05/2012

    Bring along your stories, maritime or otherwise or just enjoy listening to a tale or two. The...

  • BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

    22/05/2012 - 22/05/2012

    Meet Hannah our Custodian and find out what goes on behind the scences at the Needles Old...

  • Book Sale

    25/05/2012 - 25/05/2012

    The Trustees of Carisbrooke Priory will be holding a Book Sale at Binstead Methodist Church...

  • Grand Plant sale

    26/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

    Grand Plant sale Organic tomatoes -many varieties 75p per plant. Many other flower and veg...

  • Queens' Diamond Jubilee Concert

    26/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

    A concert to celebrate the Queen'sDiamond Jubilee. Music used for coronations and other Royal...

  • Queens' Diamond Jubilee Concert

    26/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

    A concert to celebrate the Queen'sDiamond Jubilee. Music used for coronations and other Royal...

  • Holistic Workshop

    26/05/2012 - 26/05/2012

    Holistic is about treating the whole person. We are holding workshops to enable you to get to...

  • Cycle the Wight 2012

    27/05/2012 - 27/05/2012

    Cycle the Wight returns on Sunday 27th May for more two-wheeled fun and fundraising for the...

  • Ryde Social Heritage Group Jubilee Celebrations

    26/05/2012 - 27/05/2012

    Why not start your Jubilee Celebrations early? Come and join us in the Heritage & Learning...

  • Crafts at Quarr Abbey

    24/05/2012 - 29/05/2012

    This year at Quarr Abbey; John Steggles of What Knot Crafts, Ruth Herbert of Cards by Ruth and...

  • Crafts at Quarr Abbey

    24/05/2012 - 29/05/2012

    This year at Quarr Abbey; John Steggles of What Knot Crafts, Ruth Herbert of Cards by Ruth and...

  • BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

    29/05/2012 - 29/05/2012

    Meet Hannah our Custodian and find out what goes on behind the scences at the Needles Old...

  • Medina College Hair Show

    29/05/2012 - 29/05/2012

    Year 10 and 11 student will be show casing their work to the theme of "weddings". Medina College...

  • Bridal Evening

    31/05/2012 - 31/05/2012

    To help you plan your special day we will host a wide range of exhibitors to make it a little...

  • Isle of Wight Pearl Bridal Evening 2012

    31/05/2012 - 31/05/2012

    Isle of Wight Pearl hosts a special Bridal Evening on Thursday 31st May. There will be a...

  • IT for Basic Business Course

    18/05/2012 - 29/06/2012

    The course will cover emailing, word, spreadsheets, marketing and finances as well as producing...