The Style Scoop: Our seasonal round up of places to go, people to meet and things to know

the Style scoop

Team Style’s seasonal roundup of places to go, people to meet, and things to know across the Isle of Wight this summer.

Summer Arrives Festi-Style

It must be summer as the Isle of Wight Festival is about to happen — from June 16th to 19th. The Happy Mondays entertain campers on Thursday in the Big Top, (and local band Wet Leg play there on Sunday), Lewis Capaldi and Madness headline Friday’s main stage, Kasabian and Pete Tong provide party beats on Saturday, and Rudimental and Muse will close the Festival on Sunday. Be there or be square. isleofwightfestival.com

Island Produce and Gin at The Boathouse

From May 20th to 22nd The Boathouse has an Island produce weekender event with fantastic dishes created by chef Marcin Halbiniak using the best produce our Garden Isle has to offer. Then, on June 17th, they have a gin-tasting evening with a selection of Mermaid gins from the Isle of Wight Distillery, plus other more far-flung distillations. Pair your choice with your favourite mixer from Fever Tree. Call 01983 810616 to book.

SEAFOOD SPECIALS AT THE FISHBOURNE

On May 14th The Fishbourne has created a one-off special seven course tasting menu with dishes from Executive Chef Joel and Head Chef Wayne, for loyalty card holders, with the option to add a bottle of wine per couple. To become a member of their Loyalty Club just pop in and fill in a form. June sees spectacular seafood on the specials board every weekend throughout the month.

Book your place early on 01983 882823

Folk & Blues in the Air

It’s the tenth Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair in the stunning grounds of Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, on Saturday 14th May from 11.30am to 8pm. Special guests include Dave Kelly & his band, Granny’s Attic and The Papa George Band, plus loads of Island music artists. Tickets from Waterstones, The Village Shop in Brighstone, Briddlesford Farm Shop, and Orchard Brothers in Freshwater.

Facebook: WolvertonFolkandBlues email: info@folkandblues.org.uk We are Sailing

The Needles are always a safe bet for brilliant views of the Round the Island Race, and the boats often come in close to the coast past Ventnor. The race starts early from Cowes, runs anti-clockwise, and will be on Saturday June 25th this year. It will be the 91st year for this annual event, organised by the Island Sailing Club, which is a ‘Race for All’ welcoming a mix of professional sailors, keen amateur crews, families, and first-time racers to the same course.

roundtheisland.org.uk

Mischief and Mayhem at Tapnell

This May half term (May 28th to June 5th) there’s a new arrival at Tapnell Farm who is rather cheeky and has a larger-than-life personality. Your kids are bound to want to meet this elusive character, who is starring in their own brand-new show. To help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, from June 2nd to 4th the craft cabin will be open for making tiaras, crowns, and flags so you can join in the Paddock Parade, led by that new arrival! tapnellfarm.com/events