Tue, 29 December 2015
What to look forward to in 2016 on the Isle of Wight
In this weeks' episode we preview a flavour of the main events on the Isle of Wight in 2016 and what you can look forward to if you live on the Island or are planning to visit. A review of the Isle of Wight Brewery's Wight Christmas AleIn our last episode of the Podcast we reviewed a number of Isle of Wight Ale's but completely missed one of the main breweries, the Isle of Wight Brewery, which just happens to make the award winning Wight Christmas. So in the spirit of balance we review the Wight Christmas Ale in today's episode. What we will tell you about in this episode
Please note that there is no Yarmouth Gaffers in 2016 and no Isle of Arts 2016 Links you may find helpfulThings to do in January on the Isle of Wight www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee
The Ultimate Guide to the Isle of WightIs available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here.
Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice CardThe Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount. Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses. The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%. No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee. If you use our affiliate link to purchase your Card you will get an additional 10% off making the card even better value at £13.50. Considering you could save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, we think that’s great value for money. What are you waiting for!It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soon have your personalised Wight Choice card pop through your letterbox! *Please note we will receive a commission for any cards that are purchased using the link in our website. It will not cost you any extra, in fact it actually costs you less if you use our links. |
Tue, 15 December 2015
Real Ale : A Taste of the Isle of Wight
In this weeks' super fun Christmas episode we bring you a review of some of the finest real Ale's produced on the Isle of Wight. What we will tell you about in this episode
Links you may find helpfulBuy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee
The Ultimate Guide to the Isle of WightIs available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here.
Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice CardThe Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount. Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses. The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%. No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee. If you use our affiliate link to purchase your Card you will get an additional 10% off making the card even better value at £13.50. Considering you could save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, we think that’s great value for money. What are you waiting for!It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soon have your personalised Wight Choice card pop through your letterbox! *Please note we will receive a commission for any cards that are purchased using the link in our website. It will not cost you any extra, in fact it actually costs you less if you use our links. |
Tue, 8 December 2015
The Needles: Visit throughout the yearIn this weeks' episode we bring you a review of the Needles Pleasure Park which we have visited in the summer and for one of their Christmas special weekends. What we will tell you about in this episode
In the NewsAli's News is about success for local businesses at the Beautiful South Awards. Tony has news about a derelict holiday camp with planning permission for redevelopment, Southern Vectis scoop an award and a charity fund raising attempt to stay awake for 36 hours. Food & DrinkIn the food and drink segment we review the End of the Line Cafe, Freshwater a lovely cafe with scenic walks and a garden centre near by. Links you may find helpfulBuy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee
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Tue, 1 December 2015
Shopping with a DifferenceIn this weeks' episode it is all about shopping with a difference and supporting local independent traders. We bring you a guide to where to shop for those extra special unique Christmas gifts on the of Isle of Wight. You will be surprised about the variety of places and types of gifts you can find when Christmas shopping on the Island. What we will tell you about in this episode
In the NewsAli's News is about a Christmas Event with a difference. Instead of meeting Father Christmas you can head along to Ventnor and meet the Grinch when Ventnor becomes 'Whoville' for the day. On Saturday 12th December 2015 you can head to Ventnor to meet the Grinch at St Francis School from 10am. There are various events throughout the town during the day. Tony has three lots of news this week including how to get hold of a free 20ft Christmas Tree, a long queue for a new shop 'Pandora' in Newport, and the discovery and blowing up of a World War 2 bomb in the Solent. Food & DrinkIn the food and drink segment we review the Hare and Hounds, near Arreton a chain pub providing consistently good food. Links you may find helpfulFor the free Christmas Tree contact Gillian & Martin on 01983 862881 Busy Bees - for more on Busy Bees check out the Ultimate Guide Podcast
Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee |
Tue, 24 November 2015
The Top Places to see Santa this ChristmasIn this weeks' episode we are getting all christmasy and bring you the best places to see Santa this year on the Isle of Wight. You will be surprised about the variety of places that you can meet Father Christmas this year. What we will tell you about in this episode
In the NewsThis week in the news Tony tells us about a visit to the Island from a World Champion! The World Champion at the Half Penny Shove! Ali brings news of the start of this years toy appeal for children on the Isle of Wight. If you would like to donate a toy for a child aged up to 16 you can drop off at the following places, before the 11th December 2015; Newport: Isle of Wight Radio HQ Ryde: Tesco Extra West Wight Sports Centre Cowes: Charlotte’s Academy Lake: Morrisons All ISLAND WightLink and Red Funnel Ferry Terminals Branches of Watson Bull & Porter Food & DrinkIn the food and drink segment we review the Blue Door Cafe in Newport, a small cafe in the centre of town. Links you may find helpfulShove Half Penny on the Isle of Wight Newport Carnival and Light switch on Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee
The Ultimate Guide to the Isle of WightIs available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here.
Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice CardThe Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount. Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses. The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%. No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee. If you use our affiliate link to purchase your Card you will get an additional 10% off making the card even better value at £13.50. Considering you could save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, we think that’s great value for money. What are you waiting for!It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soon have your personalised Wight Choice card pop through your letterbox! |
Tue, 17 November 2015
Focus on NewportThis weeks' episode is a town focus and we are focusing on the County Town of the Isle of Wight, Newport. Whether you live on the Isle of Wight or are visiting you will be surprised by what you can find and do in Newport. What we will tell you about in this episode
In the NewsThis week in the news Tony is showing his inner grumpy old man with his response to the Sunday Headliner for the Isle of Wight Festival, Queen! Ali also tells you about a new accommodation, the Snooze Box, at the Festival, a bargain at £699 for two. Tony is excited about the loo of the year awards. Food & DrinkIn the food and drink segment we review the Bargeman's Rest in Newport, a cozy pub on the River. Links you may find helpfulBuy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee
The Ultimate Guide to the Isle of WightIs available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here. |
Tue, 10 November 2015
Visit Isle of WightThis weeks' episode is a bit different to the normal episodes in that we are focusing on Visit Isle of Wight the Islands tourism organisation providing a central strategic approach to promoting the Isle of Wight. With the withdrawal of funding from the Isle of Wight Council, Visit Isle of Wight is under threat and they are making a bid for Destination Business Improvement District status. If agreed by the majority of tourist based businesses it could be the answer to funding the great work of Visit Isle of Wight in the future. What we will tell you about in this episode
In the NewsThis week in the news Tony brings a Christmas Story to November with the Long Lane Christmas Lights. Ali is excited about a new way to cross the Solent from Cowes to Portsmouth with Scoot. Food & DrinkIn the food and drink segment we review the coffee and cakes at The Isle of Wight Pearl an Island attraction with a difference. Links you may find helpful |
Tue, 3 November 2015
October Fun on the Isle of WightWe are BACK!! and as it's Guy Fawkes night this week we are back with a bang. During the last month we have not been lazing around though, far from it. Here at the real Isle of Wight we have been busy developing new ideas and great content for the podcasts. So what better way than to start with what is going on this week and what we have been doing during the month of October. What we will tell you about in this episode
In the NewsThis week in the news Tony discusses the clock time changes and its effect on the Island along with the sad closure of Seaview wildlife encounter. Ali brings you some exciting news about a top Island athlete completing the famous Great South Run in style! Food & DrinkIn the food and drink segment we review the Horse and Groom pub in Ningwood. A great place to go with children due to its huge garden and amazing food that enticed us to return the next day. Links you may find helpfulIsle of Fright Ghost Trail - get your app here
The Ultimate Guide to the Isle of Wight launches this ThursdayRemember, Remember the 5th of November!!!
Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice CardThe Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle of Wight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choice card when using one of the 50 participating businesses on the Island and receive a discount. Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supporting local, independent businesses. The way it works is that you purchase your card online and you will receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of the participating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to 50%. No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee of £15. Considering you could save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, we think that’s great value for money. What are you waiting for!It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soon have your personalised Wight Choice card pop through your letterbox! *Please note we will receive a commission for any cards that are purchased using the link in our website. It will not cost you any extra if you use our links. Want more IOW news? Sign up here. |
Tue, 29 September 2015
Country Music on the Isle of Wight & a Celebration of SweetcornDespite the Indian summer that we are currently experiencing there are many autumnal celebrations taking place on the Isle of Wight and this week we experienced two of them. What you will learn in this podcast
In the NewsThis week in the News there is excitement as world class art comes to the Island from Banksy and Pablo Picasso. Ali tells us about Northwood House and the Chamber of Secrets. Also news this week is that we are taking a short podcast break and will return again on Tuesday 3rd November 2015. Food & DrinkThis weeks' food and drink features the Fishbourne Inn (in surprisingly, Fishbourne) and why you should pay a visit. Links you may find helpfulArt Exhibition at Ventnor Botanic Gardens Roots and Country The Damien Paul Band Lauran Hibberd JC and Angelina |
Tue, 22 September 2015
Round up of the Bestival 2015& Podcast Awards In this weeks episode Ali gives an update on the results of the UK Podcast awards 2015 which were held in Manchester. Tony gives a slightly gruff review of this years Bestival. The high and low points and reasons not to miss out on next year's event. What you will learn in this podcast
In the News This week in the News Tony is talking record breaking Islanders, Ferret Legging and Pirates in a Pub. Ali discusses some delays expected along Fairlee road and the sad sad closure of Colemans Farm. Food & Drink This weeks' food and drink features a cafe with a fantastic view, which deserves a little care and attention, Appley Beach Cafe. Links you may find helpful Ferret Legging , Edward Simpkins and Frank Bartlett. |