Isle of Wight Literary Festival

'An established event on the UK Arts calendar: held its first festival in 2012. The festival provides a far reaching eclectic programme designed to attract a wide audience and increase the cultural richness of the Isle of Wight ... The Schools Programme was established by the festival to enrich education for the under 18s on the Isle of Wight by increasing the cultural experiences available to stimulate interest in learning and creative ideas. The majority of Island schools now participate in the programme.' Normally held Early October.