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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.
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Local historian, writer and publisher, Elizabeth Hutchings, delivered possibly her last Richard Hutchings Memorial Lecture - the 25th since her late husband's passing. A fascinating event for all those who attended.
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The new season of events at Quay Arts in Newport is fantastic and offers something for everyone, whatever your taste in music, art, film and comedy.
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Lairies and Lairytales encourage children to push the boundaries of language and creativity by putting laughter back into learning. Find out more about this Kickstarter campaign by Isle of Wight author, Ali Lanning.
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Get the creative juices flowing and submit your short story by 10th November for your chance to win prizes in this Isle of Wight Society for the Blind writing competition in conjunction with Waterstones and Carol & Bob Bridgestock.
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We love the concept of this children's rhyming picture book - about a brother and sister who think they have nothing in common - by Isle of Wight author Fran Heath. The Kickstarter appeal could help get this off the ground.
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On World Mental Health Day and in Celebrating Age Month, Isle of Wight author, Michael Lilley, announces the launch of Papa Owl and Rocket the Dog’s Big Flying Adventure.
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A Homeland Denied, In the Footsteps of a Polish POW tells the fascinating story of a former Prisoner of War who lived for twenty years in Sandown. It's been published just in time for Remembrance Day next week.
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This Isle of Wight novelist, has written 18 novels (and counting) and is now branching out his setting to the gaming world. A must for all D&D fans.
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Back in 2010 OnTheWight (then VentnorBlog) were fortunate enough to meet and spend time talking with the late great John Hurt. It was an incredibly special moment for us. Listen to the podcast to hear what John had to say, it was a fascinating conversation.
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Hairdressers in Ventnor and Freshwater are among those across the country who have received mystery poems from writer, 'Mark Jones'. He's been dubbed the 'Banksy of Poetry' for randomly sharing his poetry with others.
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A new writing group has been founded in West Wight to help other budding writers. The first meeting takes place early next month.
