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The Isle of Wight is a little bit of paradise off the south coast of England.

The Isle of Wight is a little bit of paradise off the south coast of England.

Please feel free to make any island-related posts. Interesting news, suggestions for/requests from holidaymakers, lovely photos, and posts from people looking to connect with other Island-based redditors are welcome.

Adverts, promotional posts and anything NSFW including illegal drugs are not allowed.

All posts must be related to the Isle of Wight.

Surveys, research, competitions and anything which is shared with other regional subreddits should message mods before posting or risk deletion.

Aside from that, please don't be a dick.

/r/isleofwight

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In Ryde for a Weekend soon. What’s the best place to get Fish and Chips?

Off to see some friends on a getaway in a few weeks, and will conveniently be finishing my diet too. Have craved seaside fish and chips for a while and wondered who does them best there?

14 Comments
2024/10/31
20:31 UTC

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Parmesan Rind

Anyone know of anywhere on the Island where you can buy Parmesan rind?

2 Comments
2024/10/31
19:17 UTC

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Best Coffee Shop?

Moving over next week and looking for recommendations… Coffee Staff Atmosphere? (not Starbucks please)

31 Comments
2024/10/30
12:38 UTC

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Looking for property to rent

Hello everyone, since I am starting a new position as a dentist on the island my girlfriend and I are moving to Ryde at the beginning of January. Therefore, we are looking for a place to rent and I would be glad if you could offer us а place or give us advice and guidance. We are looking for a one-bedroom flat, furnished if possible, our approximate budget is max 800£. Thanks in advance!

5 Comments
2024/10/29
09:47 UTC

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Looking for letting agents for Ryde properties.

I'm soon thinking about moving to the island, and I'm on quite a low budget. Due to my disability, I'm thinking Ryde would be best, because of the decent transport links and access to local stores and what not. Can anybody recommend any decent letting agencies who might have some flats to rent for a reasonable monthly rent cost?

8 Comments
2024/10/27
22:56 UTC

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Sunset over the island last night

Flew over the South coast last night and thought the Island would make a great photo, pleased with how clear it came out, as aircraft windows are notoriously bad to shoot through

5 Comments
2024/10/24
09:16 UTC

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ceramics

does anyone know of any ceramic workshops/classes/tutoring on the island? suitable for a beginner

4 Comments
2024/10/16
20:16 UTC

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Childhood holidays, but where?

I went to the Isle of Wight once or twice while growing up, both times to the same place. I think it was in or near Shanklin, but I might be misremembering.

The place was a large building, which I think was sandstone in colour, and worked a bit like a hotel in that there were family rooms (and dormitories, or similar, the second time I went). Meals were taken in the dining room - but I don't remember there being a choice of what we ate, like there would have been at a hotel. I suppose it was a bit like a holiday camp in a non-holiday camp environment, because there were planned activities and I think excursions.

The thing is, I'd love to know what the place was called - and if it still exists. Can't ask my parents as my ma is dead and my dad has dementia. Does the place ring a bell with anyone?

11 Comments
2024/10/15
17:24 UTC

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Look what made it all the way to Dallas, Texas. 🤠

14 Comments
2024/10/12
20:18 UTC

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Pokemon TCG

Are there any specific shops which sell Pokemon singles in the IOW? Or even just nerdy shops which are worth a visit.

7 Comments
2024/10/11
16:05 UTC

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Biscuit at Bembridge Beach

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2024/10/11
08:59 UTC

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I know coastal erosion is a problem but...

Found in my local charity shop in mid Wales.

2 Comments
2024/10/08
17:11 UTC

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Starlink upload speed?

Anyone using Starlink mind sharing their upload and download speed? I’m unlikely to get Wightfibre anytime soon and my upload in particular is terrible on the landline.

2 Comments
2024/10/07
14:39 UTC

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Looking to meet new friends

I've lived on the island for most of my life, im 26. To pass the time I like scrapbooking and colouring when I'm not working. I enjoy watching documentaries, films and TV series. I guess anything to do with true crime. I like to go out for walks and I love travelling too. Would be cool to make a new friend/friends to enjoy doing things together.

8 Comments
2024/10/07
00:16 UTC

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Are we next?

12 Comments
2024/10/06
18:47 UTC

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So Exxon Mobil have backed down on the pipeline idea. What was that all about?

Were they ever serious? It seemed as though they deliberately set out to get a ridiculous proposal rejected, and wind up a whole load of people. What are they playing at?

4 Comments
2024/10/03
22:01 UTC

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Looking to make friends and meet like-minded people...

I know... Awks...

I grew up on the island and in the last fifteen or so years had been living in London and have since moved back and finding it a little solitary sometimes. I'm looking to meet people who like being out on the water, into photography/music, etc. Sports wide I'm a keen but crap cyclist/sailor/SUP and the same applies creatively.

I'm based in Cowes these days, largely self-employed as a director of a small web development business. I'm on Instagram as the same username, etc.

9 Comments
2024/10/02
10:54 UTC

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Which is the best 24hr Gym?

Per title. Looking for Newport/ Ryde area and can only find Snap or the Gym group. Which one is better?

6 Comments
2024/10/02
08:36 UTC

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Christmas Day

Hello,

I am staying on the Isle for Christmas and wanted some recommendations for somewhere to eat on Christmas Day.

I believe we are staying near Cowes but will be driving !

Many thanks

4 Comments
2024/09/30
10:14 UTC

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Woodland nerds come

Yo, how do I contact the malevolent midget that lives in Firstone copse? The one that repairs gameboy advance cartridges?

2 Comments
2024/09/29
20:36 UTC

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Yoyo

Any young Mcs on the island??

6 Comments
2024/09/24
08:58 UTC

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Google Maps update shows the scale of the 2023 Bonchurch landslip

6 Comments
2024/09/23
22:09 UTC

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It's that okay to be fat???

I'm 19 , and I'm already tried of everything I want to lose weight but I cannot I don't have motivation my relationship is going well I'm all oky I don't know, but yeah I'm oky it's oky to feel nothing and do nothing I'm already tried man 😭 I don't feel to lose weight why can anyone tell meee why I'm feeling thiss 🥲 I don't feel to do anything I'm numb from my life 🙂

25 Comments
2024/09/17
19:12 UTC

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My latest print inspired by the beautiful island

8 Comments
2024/09/14
11:42 UTC

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Anyone know of All Colors Sam? Did they ever find his shack?

5 Comments
2024/09/13
04:04 UTC

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Anyone interested in Tarot??

Hi. I'm wondering if anyone on the island is interested in learning Tarot? I'm currently learning the Thoth Tarot. Would be really nice to meet others who are interested in this topic and spirituality in general... DMs open :)

11 Comments
2024/09/10
09:02 UTC

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Fury as IOW school lines girls up to measure skirts 'for hours' in 'degrading' first week back

24 Comments
2024/09/09
12:55 UTC

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Running Routes on the IOW

I'm a long time holiday go-er to the IOW. I'll be next coming next year. I'm currently doing a 'fit for 30' drive and come my 30th Birthday, I'll be celebrating on the wonderful island :)

I would love to celebrate by running a 10k or potentially half marathon. Any good routes on the isle? I'll be staying in Bembridge

12 Comments
2024/09/09
09:35 UTC

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