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News Stories for December 2006


Cowes Combined Clubs appoints a new Chairman
- Cowes Combined Clubs (CCC), the organisation that is responsible for running the world-famous Skandia Cowes Week regatta, has appointed a new chairman.
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Henri-Lloyd signs up until 2009
- Henri-Lloyd has signed a further three year deal with Cowes Week Sponsorship Limited, the commercial arm of Skandia Cowes Week.
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Scullers Head of the River Race
- Three members of the Wightlink sponsored Ryde Rowing Club competed in the Scullers Head of the River Race on the Thames last Saturday (2nd December).
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Island tourism recognised in national survey
- The Isle of Wight has been recognised as one of the UK’s top ten destinations for British holidaymakers

During the 2005/06 season, almost a million overnight trips were made to our shores, and this staggering figure ensures the Island is placed alongside major city destinations such as London and Edinburgh as one of the top holiday venues in the British Isles
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Early Bestival announcement as Levellers added to bill
- The Levellers have been confirmed as the first act set to appear at Bestival 2007.
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Solent TV set for Sky
- Solent TV has agreed a deal with Sky to be broadcast on satellite, giving it a potential audience of millions.
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Farmyard festivities at Three Gates
- At a recent Charity Auction held at The Royal Yacht Squadron, Three Gates
Farm successfully auctioned their 1st Farm Experience Day
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Memories Reawakened by ‘Superb’ White's Shipyard Exhibition
- Former workers and relatives flocked to the White’s of Cowes exhibition, about the once famous Cowes and East Cowes shipbuilding and engineering company, J Samuel White.
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Open for Business! Open for Business!
- Following many months of building work and a £500,000 investment, the flagship restaurant of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s only Hospitality and Catering Centre of Vocational Excellence has opened at Albert Cottage Hotel in East Cowes.
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Ofsted joy for East Cowes Primary School
- The latest Ofsted inspection report for Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, East Cowes, states that the school provides a good standard of education for its pupils.
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Local company wins national contract
- Local sailing sports marketing and events agency Into the blue has been appointed by Volvo Car UK to manage its sailing sponsorship portfolio.
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