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New Carnival uses use carnival and celebratory arts to engage people and communities, to bring out the very best in them, helping them to achieve their creative potential and celebrating with them through the production of excellent outdoor events.

Children dressed as Romans - IW Council Heritage Service

3, November 2022·10 min read

Pioneering collaboration between Isle of Wight museums and schools helps spread creativity and inspiration

Richard Smout is the Heritage Service Manager for the Isle of Wight council. He shares with us details of a fascinating project that aims to fire the imagination of the Island's young people .. so they are inspired by the Island, and all it has to offer

IW Pearl land art entry showing cyclist on the grass by Losten Art

7, September 2022·1 min read

Still time to plan, create and enter your land art as part of Tour of Britain celebrations

Winners take home a £50 Wight Gift Card and have the glory of their land art being shown around the world on aerial footage from the Tour of Britain coverage

Sustainable Tourism team by Tracy Curtis

13, July 2022·3 min read

Over 1,000 people took part in the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras after a two-year hiatus

Hannah Ray said, The children and young people were all outstanding, their creativity and performance skills shone as much as the sunshine"

Union Flag bunting

1, June 2022·2 min read

Don’t miss Ryde’s showcase of dance, music and drama out as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

There's lots going on in Ryde on Saturday 4th June for the Jubilee celebrations. Fun for all the family

Wight Wave stall at the Celebrating Ryde event

23, May 2022·2 min read

First ever Celebrating Ryde event hailed a success

It was an opportunity for local organisations to come and engage with members of the public and explain a little bit more about some of the exciting things going on in Ryde

New Carnival Company leadership team with Frankie and Chris

8, April 2022·3 min read

Carnival company exhibition marks end of an era for some and new beginning for others

A new exhibition was launched this week showcasing the work of The New Carnival Company and includes the culmination of an oral history project collecting memories of the past 80 years

Carisbrooke College students working with Trudie Wilson for the First Marks exhibition

31, January 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight students’ artwork explores our UNESCO Biosphere status (updated)

The exhibition is part of the Island-wide Creative Biosphere project, and on display in Central Newport until 7th February 2022

Left to right: Alexander D Great, Cllr Debbie Andre and Frankie Goldspink (NCC) at the Mardi Gras launch

28, January 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight Mardi Gras announces theme for 2022: Our World Our Future

Our World Our Future will have 20 sections, falling into four categories – People, the Planet, Places and Peace, with topics chosen by young people

The children made ‘My view for a new world / Visionary Spectacles’

13, November 2021·2 min read

Pledge to reduce carbon footprint of annual Mardi Gras parade

The New Carnival Company say the Mardi Gras will be back on the streets with a riot of colour, costume, and choreography next year, but with their carbon footprint in mind

Re-imagined Keystone Kops in rehearsal - children at Oakfield Primary summer school

23, August 2021·2 min read

Ryde Carnival: A Rather Bewildering Spectacle: Watch the show this week

A community carnival performance like no other is planned for Ryde this week celebrating the history and heritage of IW carnival, as seen through the eyes of our children and young people

Ryde Carnival

21, August 2021·2 min read

Ryde Carnival 2021: A week-long programme of events

There is lots to do and see during the 2021 Ryde Carnival Week. See inside for details

Frankie Goldspink and the High Sherriff James Attrill with carnival dancers at the NCCW launch event at Brading Roman Villa last April

7, July 2021·2 min read

Celebration, camaraderie and a riot of colour for National Children’s Carnival Week

The project was the brainchild of the New Carnival Company and designed to keep the carnival spirit alive in the wake of the pandemic and another season of cancelled carnival events

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