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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  • Welcome to the Real Isle of Wight - your guide to the best of the beautiful Isle of Wight.
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  • Cowes Week 2016 : Episode 66

    Cowes Week 2016 : Episode 66
    Aug 9 2016
      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 Drink

    In this weeks food and drink with enjoy a sandwich and chips (well sort of chips) at the Astoria resturant in Sandown

    Links you may find helpful 

    Cowes Week

    Astoria Cafe

    David Hoare

    Film at Osbourne House

     

    Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice Card

    The Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount.

    Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses.

    The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%.

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    33 mins
  • August on the Isle of Wight : Episode 65

    August on the Isle of Wight : Episode 65
    Aug 2 2016
    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 AugustWhat not to missOur favourite events on the IslandAll the dates for the key festivals and eventsTop tips in where and how to get the best vantage point. In the News Due to it being our returning episode the New is a bit of a cheat and we discuss the wedding of the year which took place on the Island in July. Food and Drink In this weeks food and drink with enjoy a coffee and cake with some unusual creatures at West Wight Alpacas Links you may find helpful  West Wight Alpacas  Cowes Week Garlic Festival Chale Show V-Dub Festival Ventnor Fringe Jack up the80's Classic Isle Festival IOW Scooter Rally Island Steam Show Shanklin Carnival Sandown Carnival Ryde Carnival Ventnor Carnival Healing Festival Yaverland Sandcastle Competition   Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice Card The Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount. Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses. The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%. No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee. If you use our affiliate link to purchase your Card you will get an additional 10% off making the card even better value at £13.50. Considering you could save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, we think that’s great value for money. What are you waiting for!  It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soon have your personalised Wight Choice card pop through your letterbox! *Please note we will receive a commission for any cards that are purchased using the link in our website. It will not cost you any extra, in fact it actually costs you less if you use our links. Want more IOW news? Sign up here. Email Address   First Name   Last Name * indicates required information Don't worry we will not send you any spam nor will we pass your details on.   Powered by MailChimp The Ultimate Guide to the Isle of Wight   Is available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here.
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    24 mins
  • The Isle of Wight Festival : Episode 64

    The Isle of Wight Festival : Episode 64
    May 31 2016
    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 resident who has qualified for the Olympics in Rio. Ali discusses the most recent landslip in Yaverland.

    Links you may find helpful 

    Isle of Wight Festival

    Jon Platt - School holidays verdict

    Jess Andrews - Rio Olympics

    Yaverland land slip

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    Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee

    Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice Card

    The Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount.

    Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses.

    The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%.

    No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee. If you use our affiliate link to purchase your Card you will get an additional 10% off making the card even better value at £13.50. Considering you could save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, we think that’s great value for money.

    What are you waiting for! 

    It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soon have your personalised Wight Choice card pop through your letterbox!

    *Please note we will receive a commission for any cards that are purchased using the link in our website. It will not cost you any extra, in fact it actually costs you less if you use our links.
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    37 mins

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