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The T Shirts being worn by male and female models

6, May 2020·1 min read

‘Where the Isle of Wight leads, Britain follows’ Hancock quote T-shirts already available – Money goes to new youth project, Brave Island

Matt Hancock saying “Where the Isle of Wight leads, Britain follows” to the nation was somewhat surprising. Now it’s on a T-shirt! Wear it with pride and have a warm fuzzy feeling as all proceeds go towards a new youth programme called Brave Island

10, June 2019·1 min read

This set of photos merge old and new festivals in one pic. Historic festival prices too

Some clever clogs has combined old festival photos with new in single composite pics. Not only that, there's a set of numbers that show how much festival ticket prices have risen over the years.

7, September 2018·1 min read

Share your Isle of Wight punk memorabilia for major exhibition

If you have any posters, pins, photos, artefacts or anything related to punk on the Island and its legacy that you'd like to loan as part of our punk exhibition, then get in touch with Quay Arts.

30, March 2018·1 min read

Just Seventeen’s 1986 Isle of Wight spread: Do you recognise anyone in the photos?

Did Donna become a model? Did Lisa make it to Africa? Does Edward still like "interesting girls, ones who've got something to say"? Help us identify these young Islanders from 30+ years ago who appeared in the 1986 Just Seventeen double page spread.

7, April 2016·1 min read

Rocket Fuel: Don’t miss Isle of Wight youth mag launch on Saturday night

Over 60 young people have been involved with the creation of a new youth magazine and Website, Rocket Fuel. It will carry features, poetry, interviews, fashion, art and upcoming events, as well as commenting on life as an Island teenager.

31, March 2016·1 min read

Rocket Fuel mag: Youth, arts, music, culture and fashion magazine coming soon!

Next month sees the launch of a new hub for youth, arts, music, photography, culture and fashion. It's called ROCKET FUEL and it's going to be explosive!

david bowie at scout camp on the isle of wight in 1958 -

12, January 2016·1 min read

David Bowie’s first EVER performance was on the Isle of Wight – as a scout

David Bowie gave both his first and last UK performance on the Isle of Wight and also spent time in Ventnor in the mid-60s playing at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

24, October 2015·1 min read

Want to know how to wear trainers and look great? This Islander can help

Hannah Rochell, who has an eye for fashion and styling, publishes her second book in the En Brogue series. Not just for fashionistas, Hannah shares her knowledge and style tips on how you can wear trainers and look great.