Below you’ll find the latest features highlighting the upcoming events here on the Isle of Wight If you would like to promote an event to OnTheWight readers, find out more Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel Isle of Wight Observer News Shanklin Football Club hosted the launch of the ‘Out Of The Blue’ peer support group charity Mr Graham presented representatives from the football club with special plaques and the High Sheriff cut a special ‘Out Of The Blue’ cake with the club having long-standing links with the uniformed organisations on the Island Other guests included representatives from the police service Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat said: “Thanks to everyone for popping along and supporting the launch of this much-needed initiative building on the partnership with Shanklin FC and we hope to organise a further event before the start of the next football season as the next stage of the project.” The event also saw a cheque presentation to members of the Youth Side as the club has an increasing number of teams including youth and ‘Uniformed’ teams Ryan added: “‘Out of The Blue’ is a peer to peer support charity aimed at supporting emergency service personal with their mental health To find out more head over to their Facebook page ‘Out of the Blue’.” Audiences at Shanklin Theatre enjoyed ‘Out Of Sight a craftily constructed whodunnit produced by Vic Farrow and performed by an experienced and entertaining ensemble is a successful author who was central to a script that had a hint of the ‘Magpie Murders’ Fiona Babcock’s formidable and opinionated older woman a similar character to which he played in Murdered To Death with everyone left guessing until the final scene sound and staging was a credit to the backstage team and the interaction reflected Pepperpot Player influences with many of the cast involved in other productions at the theatre The hours of rehearsal and preparation were clearly seen on stage Bringing the printed word to life is not an easy task and the timing and nuanced performances were worthy of the applause of the appreciative audience – an audience that would welcome another subtle thriller of this quality and quirkiness in the near future has been crowned the UK’s top outdoor hidden gem Known for its natural beauty and rich history the picturesque spot outshone dozens of contenders for those searching online for lesser-known scenic retreats with 1,001 positive reviews lending to its popularity Shanklin Chine holds historical significance as a World War II location for the PLUTO (Pipeline Under the Ocean) initiative The award couldn’t delight its long-time owner she has passed the responsibilities of the attraction to a charitable trust after managing it for over 40 years for their tireless work in running the Chine but it’s really down to Jo and Matt,” she said “I’ve given them names,” she confided: “Jock But they are frightfully grand and children love them I know they’re boys and they’ve got eggs – but that’s what I think about them.” Ann fondly recalled explaining the dinosaurs’ age to a young visitor “I told her they’re just a little older than me In recent years the team has faced more than 35 landslides and plenty of floods “You can’t fight nature,” Ann explained “The chine has changed over the centuries – but in the end it just gets more beautiful.” The new accolade comes as the team gears up to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE-Day and a redecorated Shanklin Cliff Lift are among proposals in a regeneration drive under the Bay Area Place Plan according to a report by Cllr Michael Beston the plan — spearheaded by Isle of Wight Council alongside Lake and Shanklin parish councils — seeks to boost economic growth Key projects include restoring Shanklin’s sea-wall between the Lazy Wave Cafe and Little Hope Beach rebuilding Shanklin Performing Arts Centre as a multi-purpose community hub and refurbishing the Diamond Jubilee Clock on Shanklin Esplanade with plans for canopy replacement and external redecoration are among additional works being considered Cllr Beston highlighted community engagement efforts at the Bay Area Place Plan’s first AGM and Isle of Wight Council officers share ideas and feedback He noted that comments and suggestions from the meeting will be collated and published soon ensuring transparency and ongoing consultation Residents can access the finalised Bay Area Place Plan on the websites of Lake The Shanklin Cliff Lift will be temporarily closed from April 23-25 The closure is necessary to erect scaffolding work will begin on replacing the downstairs canopy a significant upgrade that will involve additional scaffolding and securing the surrounding area to ensure the lift remains operational during the works which are expected to take five to six weeks service director for community regeneration and economy said the works had been carefully timed to occur outside of Easter and the peak season He added: “We understand the importance of the Shanklin Cliff Lift to both residents and visitors “This project underscores our dedication to preserving and improving the lift ensuring it remains a safe and reliable resource for all We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we carry out these necessary improvements.” The lift has been a key feature of Shanklin since its first construction in the 1890s offering a convenient route between the town and the beach vision and plans for the future and how we deliver our services We do more than tackle fires and rescue people Catch up with all the latest that we have been involved in We’re proud to support and protect the wonderfully diverse community in which we serve We’re committed to keeping our communities safe well and informed and our prevention and protection work plays a large role in this Behind every firefighter there are specialist support teams all playing their part If you need to get in touch or find a form Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service Crews from Ryde and Shanklin received certificates of appreciation and pin badges from Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IWAS) on 3rd February for the fantastic work they do offering cardiac response on the Island Firefighters on the Island have been working in partnership with IWAS since December 2022 They have since attended 385 cardiac incidents and have achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) 12 times “I’m incredibly proud to support the cardiac arrest scheme here on the Island “Every firefighter who attends our patients really does make such a difference “The value of working with HIWFRS is immeasurable We’re so grateful for everyone’s enthusiasm and commitment.”  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s cardiac arrest responder scheme on the Isle of Wight has resulted in a faster response to many patients in the local community who require an immediate medical response good quality CPR while an ambulance is arranged which provides the patients with an improved chance of recovery “I have recently moved into the role of Station Manager Medical response and I have already been overwhelmed by all of the fantastic work our cardiac response stations do “It was a pleasure to see how our partner agencies really appreciate the ongoing work our crews do for our communities and Shanklin your efforts really are appreciated.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 03:19 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025 Cloud thinning and becoming mainly dry overnight Cloud thinning and breaking during the evening with showers and any remaining rain soon fading Showers remain possible across Kent with brisk winds here Possible rural grass frost in western parts by dawn Cloudier in east with best of the sunshine across western regions mainly fine weather with sunny or clear spells and mostly light winds Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Shanklin Town Council is hosting a town meeting for residents at Shanklin Theatre on Tuesday to introduce the rationale for the three Bay Councils producing a plan for the whole Bay Area and explain how residents can become involved in steering the direction of regeneration and for those who want to be directly involved the opportunities to become members of working groups and the mechanisms for volunteering The plan is now approved and is starting to be implemented “We will start with two serious blights on the Shanklin economy the ongoing closure of the A3055 (Leeson Road) and flooding in centre of Shanklin for which updates will be provided at the meeting.” There will be presentations on what is happening regarding the closure of the A3055 (Leeson Road) and other projects around the Town At the end of the presentations the local IOW Councillors for Shanklin and Ventnor the Lake Vice Chair and other local Councillors will be present together with IOW Council Officers and a representative of the Environment Agency all available to discuss issues and try to answer questions over complimentary tea or coffee The Theatre will be open from 6pm for 6.30pm start