Summer Holidays on the Isle of Wight

Activities for all the family for the school holidays  In this weeks' episode our feature is all about 5 extra activities that take place during the school holidays on the Isle of Wight.  Something different to entertain the whole family without breaking the bank. We even throw in a wet weather activity for those (few and far between) rainy days on the Island.  In the News This week in the News Tony kicks things off with a  congratulations and mention to the Wash the Wight team who have carried various household appliances around the island to raise money for charity. You can donate to the charity and support the effort of the Wash the Wight fundraiser by clicking here. Ali's news is about a campaign to get an Isle of Wight historic resident, Julia Margaret Cameron, onto the new £20 notes. Please note that the nominations have now closed. 5  special activities for all the family for the school holidays  1. Blackgang Chine Special extended opening every Monday & Wednesday in the school holidays as well as live music, entertainment and fireworks. 2. Robin Hill Extended opening hours and special activities taking place every Tuesday and Thursday. 3. Carnivals Almost every major town on the Isle of Wight will be hosting a carnival throughout the school holidays. You will certainly see a carnival or two whilst you are here. Sandown Main Carnival                   Saturday 25th July 2015                 www.sandowncarnival.com Newport Main Carnival                    Saturday 1st August 2015 Shanklin Main Carnival                    Wednesday 5th August 2015 Cowes Main Carnival                         Thursday 6th August 2015 Shanklin Illuminated Carnival        Saturday 8th August 2015 Ventnor main Carnival                      Wednesday 12th August 2015 Ventnor Illuminated Carnival           Saturday 15th August 2015 Newport Illuminated Carnival        Wednesday 19th August 2015 Cowes Illuminated Carnival             Saturday 22nd August 2015 Sandown Illuminated Carnival       Wednesday 26th August 2015 Ryde Main Carnival,                         Thursday 27th August 2015 Ryde Illuminated Carnival              Saturday 5th September 2015          www.rydecarnival.org.uk 4. Circus Jay Miller's Circus is back again for lots of family fun all under cover so a great wet weather activity on the Isle of Wight during the school holidays. 5. Needles Firework Party Nights Every Thursday during the school holidays you can get into the party atmosphere with live music, entertainment and Fireworks. Food & Drink  This weeks' food and drink features brunch in a stunning location where you can sit back and relax whilst soaking up the views and truly enjoying the best the Island has to offer at the Lifeboat View Cafe.  Links you may find helpful  Blackgang Chine Robin Hill Jay Millers Circus Needles Pleasure Park Lifeboat View Cafe, Bembridge New Media Europe Conference  - as an exclusive offer for our listeners if you use the code REAL you will receive £100 off the ticket price for this unmissable conference. Please vote for us in the UK Podcast Awards 2015 - You can vote until the 31st July 2015 by clicking here. Don't forget to tell your friends.