Entertainment
Railway Times
Once upon a time there was a fairly comprehensive railway network on the Isle of Wight linking all the main towns. It was originated by various private companies all of which where subsequently nationalised after WW2. Then came the brutal trimming of the network in the 1960’s and the Isle of Wight was not spared leaving just one route from Ryde to Shanklin using old London Transport stock.
A group of volunteer railway conservationists then stepped in and salvaged one locomotive from the wreck to create the Isle of Wight Steam Railway (with a number of other steam engine acquisitions) which now brings delight to Island visitors and enthusiasts alike and operates a service on part of the old railway system linking with the Island Line at Smallbrook Junction. The project is run by volunteers as a proper full-blown railway based at Havenstreet.
Filmed by steam railway enthusiast, Steve Knapp, for VTV.
Ventnor Fringe Festival 2011
This is a short promotional film, capturing the vibrant atmosphere at this year's Isle Of Wight Ventnor Fringe Festival.
Next years festival will take place between August 15th-18th 2012, for more information visit vfringe.co.uk.
The song is 'Deep In My Heart' by Marques Toliver and can be found on his 'Butterflies Are Not Free' EP.
Created by Fix The Sky Productions fixtheskyproductions.com. Go to our Facebook page by clicking here.
Wight Fire
More precisely, it's Cowes Week and the finale fireworks display. If you thought fireworks were just a matter of lighting the blue touch paper and retiring then you will find the incredibly complex setting-up of this display an eye-opener, as Jamie Williams discovered when he filmed the Director and staff of Kimbolton Fireworks prepare for those few minutes at the end of a week of sailing excitement, and add their own glorious flourish. That’s when a whole lot of fireworks, not to mention money, go up in smoke!
Filmed and produced by Jamie Williams for VTV.
Angel Radio
Whether you fancy Mantovani or Mario Lanza, Sinatra or Stanley Holloway, the bands of Sylvester or Miller or Harry Roy or Billy Cotton; Rock, Swing or Bing, you'll find something to please on one of the radio programmes put out by Angel Radio on the Island. A team of mature presenters including an old pirate, David Walker himself, will entertain you all round the clock with their eclectic mix of pop and classic requests. Give 'em a call, give them your ears, as they play the favourites of the past 80 years on 91.5 FM every day.
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