Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year 2006
30 April 2006 -
The first Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year competition has been launched, in association with Island Lifestyles 2020 and the IWDIG they intend to make it an ongoing annual event.
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Oakfield Primary Benefit from 'Kids First' Charity
30 April 2006 -
To mark her retirement, Kay Acheson who had been a customer assistant for nineteen years, nominated her Grand-daughters school Oakfi eld Primary, to recieve a cheque for £200 from the Woolworths 'Kids First' charity. The school will use the money for new books for their library. Money was rasied in the Woolworths store via collection boxes and colleagues fund raising.
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Ryde’s Heritage, Our Town, Your Histories
30 April 2006 -
Preserving, documenting and promoting the social history of Ryde
The Group held a successful presentation, launch and
exhibition evening on 21st March 2006, at the George Street Centre
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Somerfield Skydivers
30 April 2006 -
A group of Somerfield colleagues are aiming high with their latest charity fund-raising effort. On April 23rd, three members of staff at the Ryde store – Mary Long, Jenny Manning and Laura
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John Giddings Warns IW Festival at Risk
30 April 2006 -
During an gathering of the Farringford Tennyson Literary
& Arts Society at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Solo's John Giddings gave a glimpse into his life as a music promoter, how he organised the IW Festival and his involvement with Dimbola Lodge in Freshwater, which is soon to be home to a life-size Bronze statue of Jimi Hendrix
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COOLspot responds to Employers - again!
30 April 2006 -
COOLspots are The Isle of Wight College's Flexible Online learning Centre in Ryde, Newport and Sandown and it appears that their success with employers seems to know no bounds! Not content with just providing customised online training programmes to over 100 employers so far this academic year and over 1000 learners, they are also re-introducing their range of one day workshops to meet employer and individual needs.
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All Change on the Buses
30 April 2006 -
With the steady increase in traffic congestion as vehicle numbers
increase by 3% a year, the Island’s bus company has been obliged
to restructure its services
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Ryde Arts Festival Update
30 April 2006 -
A nine-day programme of events, both indoors and out around
Ryde, is being lined up for the town’s annual Arts Festival in July
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1ST MAY Bank Holiday Refuse collection arrangements
30 April 2006 -
There will be no refuse collection on Monday 1 May
Refuse normally collected:
Will be collected on:
MAY DAY
Monday 1 May-----------Tuesday 2 May
Tuesday 2 May----------Wednesday 3 May
Wednesday 3 May-------Thursday 4 May
Thursday 4 May----------Friday 5 May
Friday 5 May-----------Saturday 6 May
Recycling collections will also run one day late
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The IoW Randonnee 2006
30 April 2006 -
The 22nd Isle of Wight Randonnee takes place today between 9am to 6pm.Traveling in a Clockwise Direction around the Island Cyclists have a choice of 100km and 55km rides.
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RED CROSS AND ISLAND FIRE SERVICE LAUNCH SUPPORT SERVICE FOR VICTIMS
30 April 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council’s Fire and Rescue Service together with the British Red Cross are launching a six month pilot project on the Island to provide support and care for victims of fire, flood and other tragedies.
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STOP MEANS STOP
30 April 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council and the Island’s police have launching a campaign to warn motorists that failing to stop for a road-crossing patrol risks lives and is against the law.
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News from The Pan Neighbourhood Partnership
30 April 2006 -
The Pan Neighbourhood Partnership is really getting the wind in its sails with a wide range of activities. Family Learning is spreading out to set up at Barton, Downside and Nine Acres
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Is your village vibrant, enterprising and caring?
30 April 2006 -
Does it make the most of local opportunities? Is it in need of a boost?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions then your community should be contesting one of the county village competitions in England
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Sandown Community Big Top Theatre
30 April 2006 -
An Awards for All lottery grant has greatly helped finance the Sandown Community Big Top Theatre 8 day long festival in Sandown at the end of July, to coincide with Sandown Carnival and the beginning of the school holidays.
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Sandown High School Hand bell Team
29 April 2006 -
You may have seen on the front page of the county press an article about a couple in their 80’s who met at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice whilst both recovering from cancer. Their friendship blossomed and they decided to get married. One thing the bride loved was church bells and she would have liked to have had them playing at the wedding. Unfortunately, the church they were getting married in East Cowes did not have church bells. However, the lady organising the wedding had heard of the Sandown High School Hand bell Team and approached Mrs Glanville, the music teacher at Sandown High School, to see if they could play for the wedding. She put it to the students and they willingly agreed. The students normally practice once a week after school but such was their commitment that they included some extra practices and organised their Easter Holidays around the wedding so that they could fulfil this special request for a special couple.
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Carisbrooke and Gunville News
29 April 2006 -
There is some major concern at the state of the boundary wall of Carisbrooke Church which separates the churchyard from the High St. Moisture caught behind the cement cannot evaporate and is so hard it can break up the stone in extremes
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IOW CUP VICTORY OF SHANKLIN FC
29 April 2006 -
Shanklin Football Club has triumphed at the end of the season by winning the Isle of Wight's top league title.
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IW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOSTS COACH DISCUSSION
25 April 2006 -
On Thursday 20 April the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting with representatives of the Island's business community and IW Council leader Andy Sutton to answer queries concerning his recent remarks about the value of the coach industry to the Island's economy.
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The Park Centre on course for groups and classes
25 April 2006 -
Today sees the Launch of the new Park Centre, in High Park Road, Ryde is already expanding into a thriving Community Centre. The Computer Learning Suite and Internet Café will now be attached to a real Café serving lunches, tea and coffee every weekday between 12–4pm..
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The Wight Extreme Hike Mega Garage Sale
25 April 2006 -
The Wight Extreme Hike Mega Garage Sale took place on Saturday 22 April 2006 and raised a total of £1,610.56 of money for the appeal
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England Beach Soccer heads for Birmingham
25 April 2006 -
England Beach Soccer is set to take a massive step forward this June 2006 with its involvement in the largest sand sports event ever to be held in Birmingham UK.
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SANDS SALUTED AS SHORE CURE FOR STRESS
24 April 2006 -
The answer to two of our country's biggest health problems could lie – in the sand.
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Island residents travel discounts.
24 April 2006 -
From 1 April 2006, Island residents over 60 and eligible disabled residents can travel free any time, any day on all Southern Vectis routes, including open top tours. If you already have an Islander card, there is nothing you need to do. If you do not have an Islander card, just pop in to one of our travel shops with two passport-size photos, proof of age and a household bill showing your address.
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Brading's Neighbourhood First Responder Unit
24 April 2006 -
Neighbourhood First Responder are an exciting joint initiative between the
Ambulance Service and St John Ambulance, established with the aim ot providing
a prompt and efficient response to potentially life-threatening emergencies
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Island musicians are the top brass across the south
24 April 2006 -
Unprecedented win for adult band on regional scene
Shanklin Town Brass Band has returned to the Island with a collection of trophies, after winning a regional music competition on Sunday 23rd April 2006
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Isle of Wight Economic Partnership Announces Entrepreneur Paul Rudling as New Chairman
24 April 2006 -
Paul has been a Board member of the IWEP since March 1999, championing the development of the composites sector and skills development for the industry. As Chairman of the IWEP, Mr Rudling will be taking a special interest in developing the technology and skills base of Island businesses and particularly encouraging businesses to concentrate on increasing productivity in line with the recommendations of the emerging economic strategy. Paul commented, “I believe one of the primary ways to generate new prosperity for the Island is to grow our own knowledge and technology based businesses – we need to make sure the Isle of Wight strives to be leading the field.”
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Hurries Crowned Champions of Hampshire One
23 April 2006 -
Southampton brought a strong side to the island and from the kick off the Hurries, against the wind, were under constant pressure as the Southampton forwards forced play inside the Hurricanes' 22 metre line. Hurries survived a number of forward drives and managed to clear their line, forcing play to the oppositions 22 metres where they ran a series of penalties but to no avail. In the 23 minute the visitors continued their game plan and one of their locks crossed the line for a converted try, 0-7. Again on several occasions the Hurries fought their way up field but with no score. Wightlink man-of-the-match, winger Richard Henry, then made a try saving tackle in the corner. In the 46 minute the visitors added a penalty to leave the half time at 10-0 to the visitors.
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The future is bright for Laura Michelle Kelly.
23 April 2006 -
Former Sandown High School actress and singer Laura Michelle Kelly sees her debut single There Was A Time and album The Storm Inside
released on 1 May
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Shanklin Resident Joan Running Marathan today
23 April 2006 -
Flora London Marathon’s runners will be out there today, pounding the capital’s streets in pursuit of personal pride, personal bests and as much publicity as they can muster in 26.2 miles – all in the aid of a good cause or three.
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Are you up to "The Challenge"?
23 April 2006 -
The “Bouldnor (Soapbox Derby) Challenge”, now re-named "The Isle of Wight (Soapbox Derby) Challenge" is planned to take place on May 6th 2006 in Newport at the sports field adjoining the Downside Middle School on Furrlongs, Pan, The event is open to teams of 3 young people from all over the Island aged between 12 and 20 entered with go-carts they've built themselves or with help from parents, grand parents, youth club, etc. The event should be bigger and better than last year so complete your entry forms and start building your go-cart now.
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Landlords Fair
21 April 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council's Housing Services department is holding a Landlords fair on the 26th April at the Riverside Centre.
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Management Committees
21 April 2006 -
There has been positive progress towards the full emparishment of the Island, with all five areas currently unparished - Ryde, Newport, Whippingham, Northwood and Carisbrooke all actively pursuing the establishment of a parish council.
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Walk the Wight for the Hospice
21 April 2006 -
We now have over 2,000 walkers registered to Walk the Wight on Sunday 14th May to raise money for patient care at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. This includes 459 school children from 22 schools who will be clocking up miles before the day. We have 78 teams of people, some will be coming from as far away as France to be raising money for us. Walkers doing the 26.5 miles will start from Bembridge Airport at 7.00am and pass through Carisbrooke Priory and finish at the Needles Park. Walkers starting at Carisbrooke will start in the field to the rear of Carisbrooke Castle at 10.30am off of Whitcombe Road. Those doing only the first half of the walk will finish at the Carisbrooke Priory. Walkers must register in advance by the 28th April at the Town Office 19 Holyrood Street Newport, or on 528989, or download an application form from www.walkthewight.com Or you can register on the day at either Bembridge or Carisbrooke starts with a suggested minimum donation of £5. Dogs will be vetted on the day by Riverbank Veterinary Hospital, Water is provided courtesy of Southern Water and Lucozade is provided by GlaxoSmithkline and Mars Bars supplied by Toolbank. There will be fun and music at the Freshwater checkpoint, which is HF Holidays Hotel, who are one of our major sponsors. The school children will be starting from here at 1pm and walking the last 4 miles to the Needles Park. We would also like to thank Moreys and the Island Rotary Clubs for their continued support and of course IW Radio and the County Press for their continual coverage of the event.
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2006 Beach Soccer News
21 April 2006 -
In 2005, The Bees cemented their position as the most successful club side in UK beach soccer, retaining all three titles they won in 2004. As well as winning the Moreys League Cup for the third year, and repeating their SuperFinal success, they also retained the Premiership title - can they now make it three in a row?
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80 Years Old and Still Rolling Along!
21 April 2006 -
You could be forgiven for thinking this heading relates to one of our members, but in this instance it refers to the Club itself. Having been founded in 1926, Sandown Bowling Club celebrates its 80th year in 2006.
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Electrical Employers Evening
21 April 2006 -
The IW College held another successful electrical industry employer evening supported by Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) Central South Region along with Kewtech Instruments, to which 35 employers attended. Connor Flynn, Senior Assessor, gave a presentation on the BS 7671 harmonised cable colours and a technical discussion followed.
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Brighstone. ‘calling free zone’
21 April 2006 -
'Cold Calling' is now banned in Brighstone, signs are being put up to protect possible victims including older residents. The idea is being introduced by the IW Council's trading standards team and is also supported by Crimestoppers .The area is to be a ‘calling free zone’ banishing cold callers from knocking on villagers doors. Crimestoppers say only one in 20 of us tell police when we're targeted by a rogue trader or distraction burglar.
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Affordable Home Ownership Event on Monday 24 April
21 April 2006 -
New schemes aimed at helping Islanders find ways of buying a home of their own are being unveiled at an Affordable Home Ownership Event on Monday 24 April in Newport.
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COUNCIL PLEDGES SAFE AND VIBRANT FESTIVAL
21 April 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council has promised it will work with its local partners to ensure a successful and secure Isle of Wight Music Festival, after its Licensing Committee granted licensing approval tonight (Thursday 13th April).
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New Chief Executive Announced
21 April 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council is celebrating the appointment of Joe Duckworth as its New Chief Executive
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Chale Village inspected
21 April 2006 -
Last year Chale scooped the award of 2005 Regional Calor Village of the Year, not only winning the Island heat but also the
regional prize,making it one of the top half dozen villages in the
country
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LICENSING COMES INTO FORCE FOR HMO LANDLORDS
20 April 2006 -
Legislation came in force earlier this month, requiring landlords of multiple occupancy houses to obtain a licence or face a fine of up to £20,000.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PIONEERED ON ISLAND
20 April 2006 -
A new way of improving community engagement has been pioneered by the new administration at Isle of Wight Council through setting up five new management committees.
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SCISSOR SISTERS TO HEADLINE SUNDAY!
20 April 2006 -
Well, the rumour wheel has been rolling fast as news of our second headliner has been creating one hell of a buzz. And yes, its true the mighty Scissor Sisters are headlining our three day extravaganza this September taking the stage on Sunday night to round off our festival of joy! This will be a very special performance as it is their only confirmed UK date this summer and we may get a sneak preview of some of their new material from their new album due out in November.
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Calbourne & Shalfleet
19 April 2006 -
After months questioning the authorities about the maintenance and safety of their rural roads, Calbourne Parish Council got some answers at a recent meeting. Nick Gallin, IW highways engineer, promised action on some specific road safety issues and explained
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The Park Centre on course for groups and classes
18 April 2006 -
Following its Launch on the 25th April, the new Park Centre, in High Park Road, Ryde is already expanding into a thriving Community Centre. The Computer Learning Suite and Internet Café will now be attached to a real Café serving lunches, tea and coffee every weekday between 12–4pm..
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Sandown Carnival Queen's 2006.
18 April 2006 -
Once again, Sandown Carnival Queen Selection Evening was filled with beautiful young ladies all hoping to become Sandown Carnival Queen 2006. Our judges this year had the difficult task of choosing just 5 from 50 girls, which took 2 hours of interviews, and over half an hour of trying to make the hardest decision they have ever made. The judges said 'This year was the hardest year they have encountered for choosing girls, every girl they met had the qualities they are looking for to become a Carnival Queen, but they have a limit of five girls and the decision had to be made. As for a runner up - they would have to say every other girl at the selection night was a runner up - the decision was so difficult.'
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Freshwater’s first bio-diesel Ford Escort
11 April 2006 -
If you are driving along & can smell Fish & Chips, you have either driven past a chip shop or are following this 21 year old Ford Escort (Diesel) which runs on recycled cooking oil & belongs to Graham Lee of The High Street, Freshwater.
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Farewell from P.C Mcintosh
04 April 2006 -
PC Chris McIntosh is stepping down as the familiar face of Sandown Bay police for a new job in Newport Police Station. He started serving in Sandown in the eighties and nineties before going to Child Protection work for three and a half years “and then back to Shanklin working on a shift until returning for my second spell at Sandown.”
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Sandown Los Altos residents' association
04 April 2006 -
Following a recent Open Meeting held at the Fairway Caravan Park (by kind permission of Mr. Chris Williams) an idea to form a local Residents' Association, driven forward by Ray Healey from Perowne Way, has now become a positive Project.
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News in Brief
04 April 2006 -
Shanklin Youth and Community Centre has launched a purpose built six lane car-racing scalextric circuit. It is one of a series of projects to provide activities for young people. Shanklin Youth & Community Centre is based at 117 Carter Avenue, 867349.
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News from Dimbola Museum
04 April 2006 -
Young Island residents will have the chance to learn more about the Victorian pioneer photographer Julia Margaret Cameron thanks to a £7,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The award will allow young people to explore and learn about their local heritage and the legacy left by Mrs Cameron. Activities will include creating a collage with artist-in-residence Mary Clemmensen, a day trip to the National Portrait Gallery, workshops to learn old and new photographic techniques including pinhole cameras and taking portraits with digital cameras recreating Cameron's lighting around the house.
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1st Brighstone annual Scout auction
04 April 2006 -
A packed house at Wilberforce Hall in Brighstone raised over £1449 at the 1st Brighstone Annual Scout Auction. The auction was conducted with much hilarity and professionalism by Mike Hamlet, father of 3 sons in the scout group, and he soon had people parting with their money for items ranging from furry animal pictures to a lovely carved monks' chest. The money raised also included sales of teas and coffees and a few donations from supporters of the hard working Scout group. Each year the running costs of the new scout hall and scouting activities costs over £7,000, a large chunk of which is to pay for insurance, so they were delighted with the monies raised and thanked all who attended and look forward to holding another next year.
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Island food & crafts association
04 April 2006 -
On April 30th the Island Food and Craft Association website will launch a new website to assist its members to promote producers and promoters of Island goods and to trade with one another on the Island.
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Sisters new start at the Sun Inn
04 April 2006 -
The new owners of the Sun Inn at Calbourne are sisters Kate Goldson and Sandra Mobley.
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Brighstone April news
04 April 2006 -
by Jill Wareham. Sadly we learnt at the Isle of Wight Council’s Budget meeting in February that the Community grants to the local Community Forums were ceasing. The monies, which were allocated on a per-elector rate, have been very beneficial to the Brighstone Parish community over the last few years, funding projects which may not have happened otherwise. The grants were intended to benefit and enhance the local community.
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Year 5 at West Wight Middle
04 April 2006 -
Reported by year 5, literacy set 2. Mr Godwin came and talked to us. After a while we saw a video showing what the Red Cross charity does to help people who are in need. Before very long he gave out booklets showing what they do. Then we asked some questions because we wanted to know more. Also we had a vote to decide where the money should go and despite a lot of people voting for the Isle of Wight medical loans service, over-all most votes went to the Asian earthquake appeal so that is who will receive our money.
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April Calbourne and Shalfleet News
04 April 2006 -
There has been a focus on planning for the future with presentations by Ashley Curzon to the Shalfleet and Calbourne parish councils, explaining the consultation stage of the Island Plan Preferred Core Strategy.
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Totland April News
04 April 2006 -
by Sally Honeychurch, To fill the vacancy on Totland Parish Council caused by the retirement of Audrey Smith on health grounds, the councillors have co-opted Val Cooke. A panel of villagers has begun work on the Totland Village Plan, which will make recommendations about the way Totland feels it would like to be in the future. If you - or your club/church/group - would like to be involved then please call in at the Parish Office and talk to the clerk, Val, or come to the next meeting there on March 28th. The views of everyone in Totland, children as well as adults, locals and "overners", are needed to present a balanced plan.
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Freshwater parish council news
04 April 2006 -
These are exciting times for the Parish Council. We are on the verge of formalising our Village Partnership which will enable the Parish Council to have an advisory arm. The Freshwater Partnership Initiative (formerly the West Wight Community Initiative) is chaired by Robin Day and the membership is drawn from different organisations within
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CO-OP makes a difference
04 April 2006 -
This month we have a company of the month. Southern Cooperatives have stepped in to save the volunteer driver programme which can make such a difference to housebound residents in the West Wight, especially when it comes to hospital trips. Southern
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Get your share of the help we provide
04 April 2006 -
Each month Steve Reading, Micro Business Advisor with Business Link Wessex on the Island, provides some useful tips for local businesses. Have you ever thought of working for yourself? Would you like to throw off the shackles of working for someone else’s gain? It’s not as difficult as it may appear and with some sensible planning and impartial advice from Business Link you could be running your own business in no time.
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Welcome to the internet
04 April 2006 -
The internet café inside 24 Self Video in Newport has now been completely refurbished and updated. Using ‘State of the art’ pay as-you-go kiosks, you now have access to 9 Dell workstations with
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Funding boost for St Thomas’ church renewal
04 April 2006 -
St Thomas, Newport, the Island's premier church, has been awarded an initial repair grant of £68,000, one of only six major Lottery Fund grants announced this week by English Heritage to be offered to important church buildings in the South East. Canon Stephen Palmer announced the good news before viewing the roof from the top of an IW Fire service cherrypicker platform 100 feet above St Thomas Square: "Much of this stonework has become porous and is beginning to cause serious damage to the Princess
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Musicians live for little ones!
04 April 2006 -
by Erica Myers
During the past 15 months Musicstart, funded by Youth Music and Healing Arts has brought to the Island a range of activities, training and resources for the under fives and their families
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News in Brief
04 April 2006 -
Andrew Turner MP has called on the Council to modify the Pan development to include a Coppins Bridge by-pass to be included in the major Pan Extension, running from Staplers to Shide. He fears that the new residential roads will become “rat runs”. The MP’s number is 530808.
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Coldplay and Foo Fighters to Headline!
01 April 2006 -
The rejuvenated Nokia Isle of Wight Festival was another massive hit in 2005 and celebrates its 5th anniversary in 2006. The event is set to be even bigger and with no Glastonbury, tickets are expected to sell-out fast!
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BESTIVAL 2006 - 1ST ANNOUNCEMENT! - 23 Mar '06
01 April 2006 -
• Bestival curator Rob da Bank announces the Saturday night headliner as Pet Shop Boys. A UK festival exclusive!
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