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
4, April 2023·1 min readUnlocking coastal stories: New Carnival’s summer project to explore Isle of Wight’s Tennyson Heritage Coast with Lottery fundingNew Carnival receives £9,720 grant to explore and celebrate Isle of Wight's Tennyson Heritage Coast, with a 3-day event taking place in June
22, December 2022·2 min readNew Carnival’s Merry and Bright was the must-see event of the seasonNew Carnival's seasonal event, Merry and Bright, featured a Christmas Arena, a Neon Garden, a food market, free face painting, and local musical performances
5, December 2022·3 min readMerry and Bright event returns for 2022 – Bigger and brighter than everMerry and Bright, now in its third year, is a wonderful example of the whole community coming together to bring some festive cheer to Ryde town