The Isle of Wight Festival 2016

It's that time again where we give you the low down of the first (and arguably) one of the best festivals of the calender year, the Isle of Wight Festival 2016

What we will tell you about in this episode:

• the best band to see at this years festival
• What are the areas at this years festival
• Added extras for staying at the festival
• Food and drink purchases in and around the festival site

In the News

Tony talks about an Island resident who took the council to court and won in relation to taking his children out of school for a family holiday, and a former resident who has qualified for the Olympics in Rio. Ali discusses the most recent landslip in Yaverland.

Links you may find helpful 

Isle of Wight Festival

Jon Platt - School holidays verdict

Jess Andrews - Rio Olympics

Yaverland land slip

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Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee

Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice Card

The 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.

May Bank Holiday 2016

In this weeks episode discuss all the great thinks that are happening on the Isle of Wight during this years May Bank Holiday.

What we will tell you about in this episode:

• what events are happening
• Where is the best place to enjoy your extra day off
• Our top tips for a fabulous bank holiday

In the News

Tony talks about a former Island resident who helped Leicester win the premier league, and an article written by the super famous Anneka Rice. Ali discusses the emergence of a sink hole on a Ryde Street.

Food and Drink

In this weeks episode we discuss a small but excellent cafe above Skin Trade in Newport

Links you may find helpful 

Isle of Wight Lambretta Day

Mottistone Manor

Barton Manor

Needles Half Marathon

Victoria's Fabulous Fete

Osbourne House

Bembridge Street Fair

Festival of Heros Brading Roman Villa

Carisbrooke Castle

Skintrade

Please vote for us at the UK Podcasters Awards by clicking this link

Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee

Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice Card

The 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!

Robin Hill Country Park

In this weeks episode we take you on a journey through Robin Hill country park and all that it has to offer

What we will tell you about in this episode:

• What you will find in the park
• Hidden Gems to keep your eye out for
• Our Top Tips for a fantastic day
• Our highlights of the park
• what's new in the park
• the best way to get around Robin Hill

In the News

This week in the news Tony talks "Bin Gate 2" with the revelation that the new bins are not compatible with the rubbish trucks. Ali talks about the potential sad closure of Priory Bay Hotel and the exciting news of the up coming Pod Cast Awards!!

Food and Drink

In this weeks food and drink with enjoy a coffee and cake in a Cafe with an amazing view! Aptly named the view cafe in St Helens

Links you may find helpful 

Robin Hill

Priory Bay Hotel

View Cafe St Helens

Please vote for us at the UK Podcasters Awards by clicking this link

Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee

Our Sponsor for this show is The Wight Choice Card

The 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.

Information for DogOwners on the Isle of Wight

In this weeks episode we answer a listeners question about whereis the best place to enjoy the Isle of Wight whilst walking yourdog .

What we will tell youabout in this episode:

• How to bring your dog to the Isle of Wight
• What beaches are open to dogs all year
• Where you can stay with your dog
• What attractions allow dogs in

Inthe News

This week in the news Tony talks about the latest IslandRandonee and the clothing choices of two specific participants. Alidiscusses a new crowd funding scheme set up by Bebe'cinno inNewport to raise funds for a new soft play area.

Foodand Drink

In this weeks food and drink with enjoy a coffee and cake in aVictorian setting, in Ryde's Royal Esplanade hotel

Linksyou may find helpful 

Randonee

Bebe'cinno

Esplanade Hotel

Accommodation for Dogs

Open Beeches for Dogs

Attractions open to Dogs

Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here -Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee

Our Sponsorfor this show is The Wight Choice Card

The Wight Choice is a local loyalty card scheme for the Isle ofWight that rewards you for shopping locally. Show your Wight Choicecard when using one of the 50 participating businesses on theIsland and receive a discount.

Like us the guys at The Wight Choice believe in supportinglocal, independent businesses.

The way it works is that you purchase your card online and youwill receive a card in the post. Then you show it at one of theparticipating businesses and you’ll receive discounts from 10 to50%.

No vouchers, no hassle, and only one yearly fee. If you use ouraffiliate link to purchase your Card you will get an additional 10%off making the card even better value at £13.50. Considering youcould save hundreds of pounds on your day-to-day living cost, wethink that’s great value for money.

What are you waitingfor! 

It’s easy! Simply click here, follow the 2 or 3 steps and you’ll soonhave your personalised Wight Choice card pop through yourletterbox!

*Please note we will receive a commission for any cards thatare purchased using the link in our website. It will not cost youany extra, in fact it actually costs you less if you use ourlinks.