News from the centre

This Sunday brings a rare opportunity to see World-class jazz at Quay Arts in Newport before the Nate Najar Trio head to jazz-mecca, Ronnie Scott's.

A new arts trail is being created at Pan Country Park to reflect the natural habitat within which it sits. and includes a series of carved wooden benches featuring butterflies, dormice and the bullhead fish.

There are over 70 postcard-sized pieces of original artwork going on display to celebrate Isle of Wight Day, in an exhibition at the Blue Fox Gallery in Ryde to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

All are welcome to the official book launch of the Anonthology at Waterstones on Isle of Wight Day (Saturday 24th September) to celebrate the talent of local young writers and hear spoken word performances.

Tickets sell fast for the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra, so make sure that you grab yours for the opening concert in November before they sell out.

All welcome to this free art lecture next week titled, From Wild Beasts to Pickled Sharks – 100 years of Modern Art with scepticism and a lot of humour.

Police report crimes figures during Bestival. A staggering £175,000 of illegal drugs were seized, including 14,000 Nitrous oxide (Nos) canisters.

Take a moment and cop a load of this 4K aerial drone video footage from above Bestival site over the weekend. It looks like a magical land!

All are welcome to the Unite the Isle of Wight public meeting taking place in Newport on Tuesday evening.

Don't get caught out, be aware of overnight closures from next week at Coppins Bridge.

These aerial photos and video were captured during peak entry time at Bestival 2016. They give you a real sense of scale.