Julie Felix Returns to the Isle of Wight
Sep 03, 2008 in Charity, Music, Ryde
A major folk music star since 1964, Julie Felix has undoubtedly earned her accolade as Britain’s First Lady of Folk.
Julie has used her music to work tirelessly for many charities and causes, throughout her career and celebrates in her own inimitable style at Acoustics at the Altar on 12th September 2008 at 8pm.
As the first solo folk artist to be signed to a major British record company, Julie Felix’s career has spanned four decades, beginning as Britain’s First Lady of Folk (The London Times) and selling out the Royal Albert Hall, Julie Felix has campaigned tirelessly against war and for Human Rights throughout her career.
Making Waves was the brainchild of those running The Development Suite. Regular readers of VentnorBlog will remember that back in December last year, they put an 
Calling all MU members on the Isle of Wight 
We hear through the office of Andrew Turner that on the same day, he will be launching Breathe Easy Isle of Wight’s ‘Coastal Path Challenge’.
To mark the occasion, a young crew of Island sailors will sail to the Needles and at 3.30pm raise an enormous spinnaker carrying the London 2012 Olympic logo.
Tonight’s offering includes 
Featuring bands such as The Hi Watts, Bang Bang Lulu, DC Fontana and The Small Fakers, the weekend will feature Northern and Sixties Soul, Motown and R&B.
A night of colour, movement, and excellent sounds, well it is what we have come to expect from Shanklin Freak Show. The compare and DJ was “Jesus” (Mr Nick Painless), an excellent job done again. I can now say I bought “Jesus” a pint! Not sure it will save my soul.
Delegated decisions are made by the council without public debate. Indeed the ones that the planning department take don’t even take notes during the meetings, so the public can’t even find out how a particular decision was come to.
We went along to give the ‘Try Sailing’ a go as it seems daft to have all of this wet stuff (often known as the sea) around us on the Wight and not be making the most of it.
There’s a report in 
Telegraph journalist Kate Lavern, provides daily news roundups for Skandia Cowes Week and VentnorBlog have permission to reproduce her reports here for the benefit of our readers. Ed
The penultimate day of Skandia Cowes Week found the engraver poised to etch names, new and old, on some cherished silverware as the Solent was cleared of racing boats to prepare for a tumultuous fireworks display.
If you are using your own transport to the Cowes Fireworks, why not park down at East Cowes on the recreation ground, off York Avenue (Victoria Grove). 
Sparkling sun, glistening seas and a decent breeze. The sixth day of Skandia Cowes Week showcased the best champagne sailing conditions, helping along the celebration of women in sailing on Liz Earle Ladies Day.
The picture across the Solent today was one of upright masts and idle sails as the fleet in Skandia Cowes Week battled on day five with gaping holes in the wind and big ripping tides.
The big boats were ruling the waves on day four of Skandia Cowes Week as the second Artemis Challenge at Skandia Cowes Week for Open 60s gave Pindar skipper Brian Thompson a fairytale ending.
Despite the name of the events, for those who think these might be Christian Rock gigs, they are no in any way connected to the Church, other than gratefully making use of the St John’s as a venue. The gigs are organised to raise funds and awareness for 
Those following Cowes Week will know that Ladies Day takes place on Thursday this week. 
Along with friends they will be performing instrumental and vocal music by Classical and Modern composers.
The Annual IW Postcard Club Fair takes place this year at the Parish Centre, Town Lane, Newport. 
They will be celebrating the launch of the eight new Histree Trails and we hear that there will be lots of activities for all ages, where you can meet the trees, hear tree tales, help create a giant drawing, try wood crafts, tree-o-caching plus lots more.