10, December 2025·5 min readMerry and Bright Festival of Light showcases creativity despite challenging weatherChallenging weather fails to dampen creativity at Merry and Bright Festival of Light. Well done to all involved
21, May 2025·5 min readNew Carnival launches innovative Trash to Trend fashion show promoting sustainable fashionNew Carnival's Trash to Trend show dazzles with eco-friendly creations from young designers
30, January 2025·3 min read‘Our Folktastic Isle’ theme unveiled for 2025 Isle of Wight Mardi GrasThe vibrant theme “Our Folktastic Isle” unveiled, promising a memorable cultural celebration
11, December 2024·3 min readMerry and Bright Festival of Light triumphs over storm with vibrant performancesStorm Daragh doesn't dampen Ryde's festive spirit at the Merry and Bright Festival
17, October 2024·4 min readRyde celebrates the festive season with the return of Merry and Bright – Festival of LightRyde's Festival of Light returns with digital workshops, live music and a vibrant lantern parade
13, July 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight shines at Mardi Gras 2024 with vibrant ‘Story of Carnival’ themeJoyful parade and children's activities mark Mardi Gras 2024 on Isle of Wight
24, June 2024·3 min readRyde’s streets to come alive with the history and culture of carnivalRyde set to host vibrant Isle of Wight Mardi Gras, celebrating carnival's rich history
25, January 2024·3 min readIW Mardi Gras 2024: Isle of Wight’s vibrant Carnival history celebration unveiledSchools and community groups invited to take part in colourful IW Mardi Gras festivities in 2024
11, July 2023·4 min readIsle of Wight’s grand Mardi Gras 2023: A spectacular celebration of coastal heritageIsle of Wight's Mardi Gras 2023 captivated audiences with its coastal celebration - complete the survey if you watched on
5, June 2023·4 min readUncover the beauty of Tennyson Heritage Coast at the Isle of Wight’s walking weekendNew Carnival's 'Crossing the Bar' celebrates the coast with community arts and walks
25, May 2023·2 min readYear of the Coast: Isle of Wight carnival organisations unite to promote heritage and tourismGet ready for community-fuelled music, art, and carnival sessions that celebrate our rich seaside culture
11, April 2023·2 min readCaptivating ‘Colours of Nature’: Isle of Wight artists explore natural wonders through art at Quarr AbbeyRich and varied studies of our natural world feature in new exhibition at Quarr Abbey between Hollie Jackson and Gemma Mallinson this week