Christmas Shopping on the Isle of Wight: Episode 42
Release Date: 12/01/2015
Cowes Week 2016 : Episode 66
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
Cowes Week 2016 Cowes week 2016 has started with a BANG! The longest running (and one of the biggest) regattas in the world has set up in Cowes for this years fun. What we will tell you about in this episode: Whats on during Cowes Week The different areas in the Town What bands will be headlining the main stages When you can see the Red Arrows What is the best way to view the Fireworks, the culmination of Cowes Week In the News Tony tells us about Hollywood moving to the Island to film a new blockbuster, and Ali discusses the recent comments made by David Hoare. Food and...
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August on the Isle of Wight : Episode 65
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
Events on the Isle of Wight During August We are back after our holidays, and super excited!! August (in Tonys opinion) is the the best month of the year for spending time on the Isle of Wight, with tnnes of events scheduled throughout the month. In this weeks episode we look at the very best of what is happening during the summer holidays. What we will tell you about in this episode: Whats on during the month of August What not to miss Our favourite events on the Island All the dates for the key festivals and events Top tips in where and how to get the best vantage point. In the News Due...
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The Isle of Wight Festival : Episode 64
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
The Isle of Wight Festival 2016 It's that time again where we give you the low down of the first (and arguably) one of the best festivals of the calender year, the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 What we will tell you about in this episode: the best band to see at this years festival What are the areas at this years festival Added extras for staying at the festival Food and drink purchases in and around the festival site In the News Tony talks about an Island resident who took the council to court and won in relation to taking his children out of school for a family holiday, and a former...
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Things to do on the Isle of Wight During May Bank Holiday
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
May Bank Holiday 2016 In this weeks episode discuss all the great thinks that are happening on the Isle of Wight during this years May Bank Holiday. What we will tell you about in this episode: what events are happening Where is the best place to enjoy your extra day off Our top tips for a fabulous bank holiday In the News Tony talks about a former Island resident who helped Leicester win the premier league, and an article written by the super famous Anneka Rice. Ali discusses the emergence of a sink hole on a Ryde Street. Food and Drink In this weeks episode we discuss...
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Robin Hill Country Park : Episode 62
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
Robin Hill Country Park In this weeks episode we take you on a journey through Robin Hill country park and all that it has to offer What we will tell you about in this episode: What you will find in the park Hidden Gems to keep your eye out for Our Top Tips for a fantastic day Our highlights of the park what's new in the park the best way to get around Robin Hill In the News This week in the news Tony talks "Bin Gate 2" with the revelation that the new bins are not compatible with the rubbish trucks. Ali talks about the potential sad closure of Priory Bay Hotel and the exciting news...
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Things to do for Dog Owners : Episode 61
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
Information for DogOwners on the Isle of WightIn this weeks episode we answer a listeners question about whereis the best place to enjoy the Isle of Wight whilst walking yourdog .What we will tell youabout in this episode:How to bring your dog to the Isle of WightWhat beaches are open to dogs all yearWhere you can stay with your dogWhat attractions allow dogs inInthe NewsThis week in the news Tony talks about the latest IslandRandonee and the clothing choices of two specific participants. Alidiscusses a new crowd funding scheme set up by Bebe'cinno inNewport to raise funds for a new soft...
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An interview with Will Darling: Episode 60
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
An Interview with the co-founder of...
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Whitecliff Bay: Episode 59
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
Another Hidden Gem on the Isle of Wight ...
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An Interview with Dee Becker: Episode 58
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
Dee's 65 mile round the Island walking challenge ...
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Solent Forts : Episode 57
Real Isle of Wight : Information & entertainment about the sunniest place in the UK. Including all the best things to do and events throughout the year.
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In this weeks' episode it is all about shopping with a difference and supporting local independent traders. We bring you a guide to where to shop for those extra special unique Christmas gifts on the of Isle of Wight.
You will be surprised about the variety of places and types of gifts you can find when Christmas shopping on the Island.
What we will tell you about in this episode
- Why we love shopping locally
- Where to shop on the Isle of Wight
- Gifts with a difference for your relatives on and off the Island
- Gift voucher ideas for those last minute gifts
- Why the Wight Choice card is the perfect gift for a friend or relative who loves the Island too
- Hurst - The Islands Independent Department Store with branches in Newport, Cowes, Freshwater, Ventnor and Shanklin!
- Oasis near Brading
- Busy Bees, Ryde
- The Garlic Farm, Newchurch for some foodie gifts
- The House of Chilli, Arreton for some HOT foodie gifts
- Rectory Mansion, Brading
- Made on the Isle of Wight, Ryde
- Shanklin Old Village
- Godshill
- Free Parking across long stay car parks on the Isle of Wight on Small Business Saturday - 5th December 2015 (check signs carefully!)
In the News
Ali's News is about a Christmas Event with a difference. Instead of meeting Father Christmas you can head along to Ventnor and meet the Grinch when Ventnor becomes 'Whoville' for the day. On Saturday 12th December 2015 you can head to Ventnor to meet the Grinch at St Francis School from 10am. There are various events throughout the town during the day.
Tony has three lots of news this week including how to get hold of a free 20ft Christmas Tree, a long queue for a new shop 'Pandora' in Newport, and the discovery and blowing up of a World War 2 bomb in the Solent.
Food & Drink
In the food and drink segment we review the Hare and Hounds, near Arreton a chain pub providing consistently good food.
Links you may find helpful
For the free Christmas Tree contact Gillian & Martin on 01983 862881
Busy Bees - for more on Busy Bees check out the Ultimate Guide Podcast
Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee