Podcasts about east cowes

Für etwa 10 Pfund gelangt man von Portsmouth, Lymington oder Southampton per Fähre auf die Isle of Wight: Unsere BRITPOD-Macher Alexander-Klaus Stecher und Claus Beling erfüllen sich einen großen Wunsch: Die Isle of White und das Osborne House stehen schon längere Zeit auf ihrer "Liste" der Orte, die sie in England besuchen wollen. Im Norden der Isle of Wight, in East Cowes, liegt das Osborne House: Der ehemalige Landsitz von Königin Victoria von Großbritannien, auf dem sie am 22. Januar 1901 starb. Durch einen wunderschönen Park gelangt man zum Haupthaus: Ein gelbes Gebäude, gebaut im toskanischen Stil nach den Plänen von Victorias Ehemann, dem deutschen Prinz Albert. Die faszinierende Geschichte des Osborne House - mit seinen adligen Bewohnern, unzähligen Gästen und geschichtsträchtigen Ereignissen - erzählt hier im BRITPOD. -- WhatsApp: Du kannst Alexander und Claus direkt auf ihre Handys Nachrichten schicken! Welche Ecke Englands sollten die beiden mal besuchen? Zu welchen Themen wünschst Du Dir mehr Folgen? Warst Du schon mal in Great Britain und magst ein paar Fotos mit Claus und Alexander teilen? Probiere es gleich aus: +49 8152 989770 - einfach diese Nummer einspeichern und schon kannst Du BRITPOD per WhatsApp erreichen. -- Ein ALL EARS ON YOU Original Podcast.

This week we chat with Frank Fletcher who's been running the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in East Cowes for 18 years. ‘A Londoner living on the Island' - he tells us how the Trust has gone from humble beginnings in Cowes to a UK-wide operation offering sailing trips to hundreds of young people who've been through treatment for cancer every year. Link to 2007 promo - talked about during the episode. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7lFsTfpwMM&t=14sHosted by Harriet HadfieldProduced by Alex WarrenSign-up to Harriet's weekly newsletter 5-StoriesMusic by Mike & Izabella Russell from Music Radio Creative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer, our bases in Largs and East Cowes were buzzing with hundreds of young people on their first Trust adventures and those coming back for more. Others joined us elsewhere all across the UK. It was a summer to remember. CEO Frank Fletcher and skipper Becky sit down - in-person! - to have a chat about this wonderful time. They talk about best bits, the positive vibe, Frank explains more about the young people's questionnaire, and they celebrate the Trust community pulling together to make it all happen as we got #AllOnBoard.

This is the second podcast with Peter May chatting with Kitty . Today Peter is spending the whole day changing tyres whilst wearing stiletto heels. On 29 May , both Peter and John will be walking from Fakenham Farm in St Helens to the cafe on the promenade in East Cowes whilst wearing women's shoes. They will be walking with a group of other men also wearing womens shoes. The aim is to raise money for Wight Dash.

Kitty chats with Peter May , who along with his team of gentlemen, will be walking 12 miles from St Helens to East Cowes whilst wearing women's shoes in May this year – it will be called ‘To be in her shoes' You may think this is just a walk but it isn't.  The 12 gentlemen taking part in this walk will be wearing women's shoes  They are Fundraising for Wight DASH – which is a local charity that offers domestic abuse support for women and families. So far they have raised £160 and their goal is to raise £2500. The walk on 29th May will start at Fakenham Farm in St Helens and finish at Shoreside Cafe in East Cowes. More information about how to get involved can be found at ‘To be in her shoes charity walk' Facebook page . www.facebook.com/groups/310475937535686/ The organiser is looking for support from local businesses and anyone who would like to donate large ladies footwear.

When young people come on a first time trip with the Trust, it's either in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight or Largs in Scotland. In this episode, we take a closer look at Largs. What should you expect when you come here? What are you going to see and feel?The Largs team were rounded up for the first ever in-person Sound Waves. James, Lorna, Hayley, and Scott talk about what young people can look forward to and the impact they've seen in Scotland, so whether you're coming sailing for the first time or returning for more, this is what you can expect from your time in Largs.  

Another Hidden Gem on the Isle of Wight This week we visit one of the hidden beaches on the Isle of Wight which really takes some effort to find but is well worth it. What we will tell you about in this episode: How to find the beach. Why you should make the effort to head down to Whitecliff Bay. What facilities you will find there. Where to park. In the News This week in the news Tony brings two very different decisions from the planning department about the Ferry Companies on the Isle of Wight and on a (some would say) more interesting note the Isle of Wight features in the Rough Guide's Top 30 places to visit in the world with children. Ali has some news of a public art project in East Cowes with the development of an archway made with chains from the floating bridge. You can see for yourself at the official opening on the 23rd April at the East Cowes Business Association Free Family Fun Day. Upcoming Events East Cowes Business Association Family Fun Day to celebrate St George's Day 23rd April 2016 - 11am - 3:30pm. 12 Noon children's fancy dress parade and competition with great prizes, and at 1pm a shield decorating competition for the kids, as well as coconut shy, swing boats and other entertainment. Links you may find helpful  Rough Guide Top 30 Places to go with Kids The Wonky Cafe

 A focus on No Mans Fort If you have ever wondered what the forts in the Solent are all about or what goes on out there then this is the episode for you. What we will tell you about in this episode: How many forts there are; Who owns the forts; What you can do on No Man's Fort; The history of the Forts in the Solent; Which fort was featured in an episode of Dr Who; Why they stationed non swimming military personnel at the forts in the Second World War; Whether you can canoe to No Mans Fort; How to visit the forts. In the News This week in the news Tony's news is (as usual!) pretty rubbish...........he tells us all about changes to the bins! Bin austerity on the Isle of Wight. Ali reports on two fantastic free family events taking place on the Island on Saturday 23rd April 2016. East Cowes Business Association Family Fun Day to celebrate St George's Day - 11am - 3pm. 12 Noon children's fancy dress parade and competition with great prizes, and at 1pm a shield decorating competition for the kids, as well as coconut shy, swing boats and other entertainment. Beach Ball at Brown's Family Golf & cafe from 5pm a family disco. Food & Drink  In the food and drink segment we bring you a review of lunch at Seabreeze in East Cowes, a great value family run place for breakfast, lunch or afternoon coffee. Links you may find helpful  Solent Forts  Seabreeze Cafe, East Cowes   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.

  Does the Isle of Wight need a fixed link? This week we discuss a very emotive subject amongst Isle of Wight residents, it is an issue that has been brought to the forefront again by a local pro-link group. What we will tell you about in this episode The history of the fixed link debate Why the fixed link debate has come up now What the proposals are for the fixed link What the pros are for the fixed link What the cons are for the fixed link Our opinion on the subject In the News In this weeks' news Tony is excited about the possibility of walking the Wight with an alpaca. Great news for Island residents, you can get a free car parking permit for the season and experience the attractions for free for the day at the Needles Pleasure Park, available on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March 2016. Food & Drink  In the food and drink segment we bring you a review of the Prince of Wales in East Cowes. Links you may find helpful  Walk the Wight Needles Pleasure Park Episode 43: Needles Pleasure Park Isle of Wight Fixed Link Group Anti-Fixed Link Group Episode 10: Travel to the Island Fixed Link Feasibility Study 1998 The Prince of Wales Public House, East Cowes   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 Wight   Is available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here.    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!

The Isle of Wight Tourism Conference 2016 This week Ali discusses the recent conference she attended in Gurnard Pines and what the future for tourism is looking like. What we will tell you about in this episode What are the current plans for increasing tourism on the Island What speakers attended Themes of the day what its important to get behind the Visit Island Bid In the News In this weeks' news Tony discusses an "A lister" spotted in Ryde and Ali gives us an update of a famous Island residents attempt to be named champion of champions of come dine with mw. Food & Drink  In the food and drink segment we bring you a review of the Lifeboat Inn in East Cowes. Links you may find helpful  Robin Hill Jude Law Derek Sandy Real Isle of Wight episode 39 IOW Tourism conference Gurnard Pines Garlic Farm Tweeting policeman Isle of sheppey Shipwreck Isle IOW walking festival 2016 The Lifeboat  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 Wight   Is available to listen online on this website now click here or on iTunes click here.    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.

Famous People who are associated with the Isle of Wight We tell you every week about why we love the Isle of Wight and why you should visit and we are not alone, throughout the years there have been a number of famous people who have been born here, lived here or famously visited. What we will tell you about in this episode Famous people born on the Isle of Wight including; Bear Grylls Jeremy Irons Phil Jupitus Anthony Minghella  Famous people who live here now & in the past; Melvyn Hayes Alan Titchmarsh Ellen McArthur Queen Victoria Famous people in history who have visited the Isle of Wight Winston Churchill Oliver Cromwell Lord Nelson  Mahatma Gandhi Infamous people detained on the Isle of Wight Famous Star Spotting including; Robert Pattinson Kirsten Stewart Benedict Cumberbatch Martin Freeman In the News Ali's news covers a topic which may or may not have been covered before! A brand new attraction coming to East Cowes, Random Rooms - Escape Rooms. Get padlocked into a room with a handful of your closest friends and try to find your way out. In a rather slow news week Tony brings Gull Proof recycling bag news. Food & Drink  In the food and drink segment we were really impressed by the service at Dimbola Lodge in Freshwater Bay. Also a great selection of cakes and very good coffee. Links you may find helpful  Islebuy.co.uk Dimbola Lodge  Buy your tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2016 here - Tickets cost £200 with the booking fee.  

Luisa Hillard, Louise Hart and Ursula Bagnell discuss the Cowes Breakwater, the milk crisis, East Cowes and Cowes Week. #iwnews #FridayReport #Cowesweek

Top Tips in the exciting lead up to the Isle of Wight Festival 2015 In this weeks' episode we will give you preview of what is new at this years festival and some tips on what you should check out away from the main stage. What's Included?  The exciting lead up to this years' Isle of Wight Festival All the new areas for drinks and music The Strongbow Tree Jack Daniels Bar Bulmers Colarena Electro Love 80's Cabaret Noir Pimp your festival Jolly Green Sherpas Lift share Sherpa (noun). – Someone who carries the load, so you can focus on the adventure. That's what we do with this podcast. In the News This week Tony brings you news about Jamie Oliver's students sampling the delights of the home grown produce from the Isle of Wight, including garlic and tomatoes. Ali reveals the winner of this years' Chillerton and Gatcombe Festival Scarecrow Festival. Food & Drink  We talk about a stop off when you get off of the Ferry at East Cowes, Seabreeze where you can get tasty and reasonably priced food. Buy your official Festival Ticket   If you buy your ticket using this link BUY NOW then we will receive rewards and possibly a free ticket, and we will be very grateful, meaning we will bring you lots more great content saving you time and money!

Youth MP Connor Dyer, Sandown Independent Bob Blezzard and UNISON Branch Secretary Mark Chiverton discuss the Queen's speech, the future of East Cowes regeneration, the latest Isle of Wight Council row and mental health as students approach their exams. #fridayreport #iwnews

Kevin George speaking after the announcement that the Red Jet 6 passenger ferry will be built at the former Venture Quays building in East Cowes.

Donkeys In Wroxall on the Isle of Wight  In this weeks' episode we tell you all about the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, a charitable attraction, what you can see there and why you should visit. What's Included?  The purpose of the sanctuary What goes on there  Why you should pop along to visit the donkeys Which members of your family would like to visit How much time you will need What to see when you are visiting In the News This week we bring you details of the Isle of Wight Challenge 2015, an ultra walking/running endurance event taking place on the 2nd and 3rd May 2015.  Also some rather crazy news that, despite 70% of responders being against the idea, the IOW council will be introducing charges for foot passengers on the floating bridge between Cowes and East Cowes. Rumours are that it will cost 70p for a return trip or 40p if you pay using a smart card. Pensioners and children will be exempt. Watch this space for further future developments.  Food & Drink  We talk Hunters Chicken, Lasagne and dancing on the tables at the riverside pub, The Folly.

Isle of Wight Council leader Cllr Ian Stephens was today's guest on the Friday Report. Lucy Morgan quizzed Cllr Stephens on a host of issues, including potential job losses at the council, plans to redevelop East Cowes, options for secondary school education and the future of health services. #iwnews #fridayreport