Isle of Wight

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Isle o…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Isle of …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Isle of Wight? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Isle of Wight, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Isle of Wight, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

Alum Bay. Known for its colourful sands. (updated Aug 2024) The Needles. (updated Feb 2024) Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke. (updated Oct 2017) Osborne House, East Cowes. Former home of Queen Victoria and Prince Al…

=== Stone Age === During Pleistocene glacial periods sea levels were lower than at present, and the area that today forms the Solent was part of the valley of the now-extinct River Solent. The river flowed eastward from…

The Isle of Wight ( WYTE) is an island off the south coast of England. It is a unitary authority and also a ceremonial county. It is separated from the mainland county of Hampshire by the Solent strait, and is otherwise…

“Great oaks from little acorns grow.” — Proverb

“Slow and steady wins the race.” — Proverb

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” — Edward Bulwer-Lytton

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” — Proverb

“Home is where the heart is.” — Proverb

Étude-Tableau in E-flat minor (Op. 39, No. 5) composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff, published 1917. Musopen · Public Domain

Pictures at an Exhibition - iv. bydlo - sempre moderato, pesante Musopen · Public Domain

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op. 101. Musopen · Public Domain

Klaviersonate Nr. 28, 2. Satz Musopen · Public Domain

Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 28 in A Major, Op. 101, Movement III: Langsam und sehnsuchtsvoll (Adagio, ma non troppo, con affetto) and movement IV: Geschwind, doch nicht zu sehr und mit Entschlossenheit. (All…