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Julie Jones-Evans, has been an Isle of Wight Councillor since 2009 and is the cabinet member with responsibility for Regeneration, Business Development and Tourism. She is a passionate advocate for Newport. “When I was a teenager coming to Newport...
The IW STORY FESTIVAL is pleased to be working alongside the High Street Heritage Action Zone to bring some family friendly activities to Newport during the February ‘22 half term. There are drawing, making, shadow puppetry, storytelling and researching activities....
To celebrate the opening of a new exhibition – the Museum of Island History will be open free of charge on Tuesday 22 February and Thursday 24 February between 10am – 1pm. The new exhibition will explore and celebrate the...
After a two year hiatus Seedy Sunday is back with a fantastic line-up of speakers, local businesses and creative activities with a horticultural theme. Seedy Sunday is a family event run byRyde Arts that celebrates all aspects of growing. The...
Sally Thompson is the Project Manager for the Ryde HAZ. “January is a good time to look back at what has happened during the previous year and look forward to what’s going to be happening in 2022. “Looking back over...
Claire Kennard is passionate about regeneration and was the project manager for the Shaping Newport Project from Sept 2018 to August 2020. Part of her role in the partnership was as the Newport Town Centre Champion; acting as a visible,...
Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council recently commissioned this short video which showcases some of Newport fabulous independent businesses. We believe passionately our town has a positive future ahead and independent businesses are going to continue to be a key driver...
Urban planner Richard Eastham from the design practice Feria Urbanism will be creating an innovative way for local people to get fully involved in plans for Ryde’s High Street update. “We will be bringing a set of foam blocks that...
Janet Owen from The Earth Museum explains how the idea for the Mapping Expedition to Ryde came about and what people can expect when they join the trail. “Ryde has such an amazing, eclectic history and streetscape. It rises...
The Earth Museum is an Island-based not-for-profit organisation that works through collaboration to connect heritage and stories back to the people and places which give them meaning in the present. "We are working with Ryde Heritage Action Zone, AspireRyde, the...