Ryde call for Town Council
21 June 2006 -
Today Ryde Town Management Committee submitted a petition calling for the formation of a Parish Council which will cover the currently unparished areas of the existing Electoral Divisions of Ashey, Binstead, Ryde North West, Ryde North East, Ryde South West, Ryde South East, St. Johns West and St. Johns East.
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News from Brading Youth Club
21 June 2006 -
CREATE A WILDLIFE GARDEN PROJECT
The Youth Club were approached by the Town Trust about creating a wildlife garden out of a bit of land by the Doctor’s Surgery
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VISIT OF HRH THE EARL OF WESSEX – MONDAY 26 JUNE 2006
21 June 2006 -
On Monday 26 June 2006 HRH The Earl of Wessex will be visiting the Island, primarily to support the Sts Thomas’ Church Appeal of which he is Patron.
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BESTIVAL - THE BLUE PAVILION
20 June 2006 -
SUNDAY BEST PRESENTS BESTIVAL
8 - 9 - 10 SEPTEMBER 2006
ROBIN HILL COUNTRY PARK, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT
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Members of the Isle of Wight Austin’s enjoyed a “Fun and Friendship Weekend”
20 June 2006 -
Its “All Change” and a new format this year, for the “Isle of Wight Austin’s” With the first Annual Rally in 1999 and continually held at the Steam Railway, Havenstreet, the new committee have decided to try something completely different. Austin Members across the UK were invited to attend a varied programme of weekend drive outs. The weekend began with an informal get together at the Chequers Inn, Rookley where all of the Owners were given an iternary of events which would allow them to view and experience more of the beauty and delights of the Island.
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BBC Horizon programme
20 June 2006 -
Dear All
I have just been told that the BBC Horizon programme on smoking around the world will be broadcast at 9pm, Thursday 29 June 2006, on BBC2
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Wight Party, British Microlight, Spamfield 2006
20 June 2006 -
Last weekend between the 16th to 18th June saw the British Microlight Aircraft Association’s biggest UK microlight fly-in at Sandown Airport. This official BMAA sanctioned event was organised by The Wight Party founder John Groves www.wightparty.org
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GIRLS HIP HOP NOW WELCOMES BOYS!!
19 June 2006 -
The girls hip hop set up initially as a six week trial has proved so successful that it is to get more funding to continue for a further six weeks and now is being opened up to boys. The weekly dance workshops that takes place at the church on the roundabout, has attracted girls not only from Newport but from other areas of the Island. If you are aged between 8-18 then come along on Mondays 5.00pm-6.40pm.
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Looking towards Summer at the Park Centre
19 June 2006 -
Hello, it’s Chris Hughes again from the Park Centre, High Park Road, Ryde, letting you know what is happening during July.
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The Lion’s Club of Sandown and Shanklin Swimmarathon
19 June 2006 -
The Lion’s Club of Sandown and Shanklin celebrated the 25th year of organising its Swimmarathon event by donating sponsor money to a record number of Charities. Six different Charities benefited at the awards presentation evening when the Club’s President Lion Helen Spencer shared over £3,000 between them.
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IOW Military Museum
18 June 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Military Museum, Northwood was the place to be this weekend for all military and wartime history enthusiasts, as the Museum opened the doors for its Annual weekend of family and military fuelled entertainment. Young and old alike enjoyed an impressive display of military vehicles and Tanks combined with Saracen rides. On Saturday evening the growing band of troops were to be entertained with Rock and Roll line up of Lucas and the Dynamos, The Spitfire's and Lonesome Valley Boys.
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Help raise £250,000 for the Island’s new chemotherapy unit
18 June 2006 -
A novel and colourful fund raising project has been devised to help generate the £250,000 needed for a special chemotherapy unit at St Mary’s Hospital, Newport.
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CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM UNIQUE FRIENDSHIP PROGRAMME
18 June 2006 -
A unique programme, which helps 7-11 year olds develop the necessary social skills to help them in their school and future life, has been developed by the Council’s behaviour support service for use by education staff in schools. The ‘There 4 U’ programme, which provides schools with a range of practical resources including a board game and themed worksheets is designed to promote a greater understanding of children’s friendship issues, collective problem solving and conflict management.
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RYDE UNITED COMMUNITY FOOTBALL CLUB
17 June 2006 -
Ryde United Community Football are looking for Managers and Assistant Managers for our Under14's and Under 16 teams for Saturday training and Sunday Isle of Wight League/cup games, additional coaches with level 1 certificate welcome.
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Dog Walking Accolade for IW
17 June 2006 -
Fort Victoria at Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight has been named in a top ten list of favourite dog walking spots in the UK.
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Alternative Festival Activity
17 June 2006 -
Whilst thousands of people flocked to the Isle of Wight to enjoy all of the thrills, delights of the Nokia Festival atmosphere, fabulous weather and the most popular band sounds to rock ones life. It would appear we were not alone in our Alternative Festival Celebration as others chose to do the same.
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Spreading the Blooming Joy
14 June 2006 -
A small group of learners were praised recently for giving something back to the community. When the Isle of Wight Society for the Blind purchased Millward House in Carisbrooke, they also inherited a sizeable over-grown garden which required some tender loving care.
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Brading Town FC Update
14 June 2006 -
Since the great news that we have won promotion to the Wessex Premier Division. League officials have asked the club to provide WCs and wash basins to the players' and officials' changing rooms as well as completing the hard standing round the ground. We should complete the work by the 12th August when the league starts.
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The Pro-Strike Soccer fundraising Challenge
14 June 2006 -
We are launching a new initiative to help schools raise funds, gain sports equipment, promote a healthy lifestyle and compete against other schools across the UK and Ireland in a fun and exciting way!
The Pro-Strike Soccer fundraising Challenge provides school a much higher return than traditional fundraisers such as Sponsored Silences or Egg & Spoon Run
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COUNCIL COMMITTED TO FUTURE OF FESTIVAL
13 June 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council has joined Island residents and businesses in celebrating the success of the Isle of Wight Festival, after 50,000 people enjoyed the biggest event ever in what was a relatively incident-free weekend.
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Alienation at The Venue, Ryde
13 June 2006 -
On the last Friday in May we discovered a fantastic night out that’s not to be missed by anyone who loves live music. Alienation has been running since November last year and is now established as one of the best nights out that I’ve come across.
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Turner says Tax Office meeting ‘Very disappointing’
13 June 2006 -
Island MP Andrew Turner has described his meeting with tax chiefs about the future of the Newport tax office as ‘very disappointing.’
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BEMBRIDGE FORT
13 June 2006 -
Bembridge Fort, which is owned by the National Trust, is situated on the highest point of Culver Down with superb views in all directions across the open countryside. It was built in 1862 to defend the eastern Solent against the threat of a French invasion – but the enemy never came and so it is known as one of ‘Palmerston’s follies’. During the First World War a cavalry unit was stationed there and during the Second World War all three armed forces had a presence.
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RADIO GA GA
13 June 2006 -
A new website offering free advice to both aspiring and professional radio broadcasters has been launched from the Isle of Wight. The site allows radio hopefuls to upload there radio demo tapes and other work for critique from fellow members. Free downloads, gossip and classic audio is also available, including much from the early days of Isle of Wight Radio.
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Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 2006
13 June 2006 -
Weekend 3, 9-10 June
Sunshine and breeze make it a perfect Red Funnel Championship weekend
The third weekend in the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat
Championship was run by the Royal Thames Yacht Club
and marked the midpoint in this series
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Wind Turbine Application
12 June 2006 -
An application for the installation of six wind turbines and associated infrastructure has now been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. The application site is located to the immediate south and west of Wellow and Thorley Street. This application is now open to consultation until the 21st July 2006.
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COUNCIL CONCERN THAT CARERS NEGLECT OWN NEEDS
12 June 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council, Carers UK and St John’s Ambulance are joining forces for National Carers Week (12-18 June) to encourage the many thousands of unpaid carers on the Island to consider their own health and well-being as well as those that they care for. A special Carers Information Day is taking place at the Riverside Centre, Newport on Wednesday 14 June 11am-3pm where carers can find out more about the range of help and support they can receive.
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The Duke of Edinburgh names Hovercraft Solent Express
12 June 2006 -
The Duke of Edinburgh named a new hovercraft Solent Express in a ceremony at Woodnutt’s Yard on the Duver on May 24th. The BHT 130 – the British Hovercraft Technology 130 seater - has been
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A Fist Full of Medals
12 June 2006 -
The whole of Brading Primary School celebrated their ten Walk the Wight entrants completing the Schools Walk the Wight from Freshwater Bay to Alum Bay. All the children, aged four to nine
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News from the Bembridge Lifeboat
12 June 2006 -
The Naming Ceremony and service of Dedication of the new D Class Lifeboat took place at The Lifeboat Station Lane End Bembridge on Saturday 29th April 2006. The Ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries - if lacking the Royalty who
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Sailing from Bembridge Harbour
12 June 2006 -
By Sue Langford
From the Brading Haven Yacht Club: Mid May was pretty
miserable for sailing with only a force two to three breeze plus cold and misty conditions, but still thirteen dinghies turned up at
the Brading Haven Yacht Club for the Saturday race
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Island Windows Superfinal!
12 June 2006 -
Island Windows are to sponsor this years Beach Soccer Superfinals which will take place on the 12th and 13th August down at Appley beach in Ryde.
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The IW Festival Hosts Local Bands
10 June 2006 -
I.W. Nokia Festival opened with 50,000 sun soaked festival goers packing into Seaclose Park. Local I.W. bands played on the bandstand. These included
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101 or 999: Call the right number to get the right service
10 June 2006 -
Since the launch of Hampshire’s Single Non-Emergency number in May 2006, there have been a number of calls to 101 from people with health worries or in need of medical attention
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34 Adult Learners sign up for Introduction to Gregorian Chant
10 June 2006 -
An innovative new course, Introduction to Gregorian Chant, for Adult Learners has quickly established itself as the most popular course ever offered by The Isle of Wight College. 34 learners have enrolled and are amongst the first to engage with a new and sparkling array of new religious and theological courses which have been developed for the first time this summer by the Adult Education department of the Isle of Wight College.
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TREES PLANTED TO CELEBRATE SCHOOLS RECYCLING
10 June 2006 -
Recycle your old Yellow Pages - How?
Your new Yellow Pages will be delivered towards the end of June
In 2005 Youngsters at Chillerton and Rookley Primary School won £400 for their school by collecting the most Yellow Pages directories per pupil in a recycling competition
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Brading Day Update
09 June 2006 -
Brading Day is an hugely popular annual event organised by members of the community.
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Major policing operation kicks into action for Isle of Wight Festival
09 June 2006 -
Disrupting drug supply and keeping the site and local communities free of crime are the key aims of a major policing operation about to swing into action at the Isle of Wight Rock Festival this weekend (June 9th to 11th).
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CLUB HELPS DISABLED CHILDREN 'KEEP ON MOVING'
09 June 2006 -
A club to help young wheelchair users develop practical skills and develop a social network with other disabled youngsters is building on its success last year with the launch of another six week summer programme of activities. The 'Keep on Moving' club, which runs every Saturday from 17 June to 22 July from 11am-2pm is based at Downside Middle School and is coordinated and run by adult wheelchair users.
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I.O.W Ref working for Pro Beach!
09 June 2006 -
An I.O.W based referee has been selected by Pro Beach Soccer to officiate at some of their international events this summer.
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Fairlee Road & District - Festival Newsletter
09 June 2006 -
NEWS FROM THE ISLE OF WIGHT POLICE
Dear Residents
The plan for the policing of your area during the festival is now complete
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Heatwave Warning
09 June 2006 -
Following Met Office predictions of a Heatwave Warning, the Isle of Wight Council has made the following statement:
“Although there has been only a 30% probability forecast for heatwave conditions over the coming weekend, people should take extra care if they are attending the Festival or other outside events
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Medina High School "Arts Blast"
09 June 2006 -
The Isolani Parade was part of the Medina High School "Arts Blast" it was obvious to all that attended, that the students enjoyed a full day of celebrations to launch Medina High Schools Arts College status.
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Lake Parish Council Update.
08 June 2006 -
FAIRWAY PARK
Six Elms have been ordered to replace the trees that had to be removed and will be planted in the autumn
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COWES & EAST COWES COMMUNITY COURSES
08 June 2006 -
STARTING IN SEPTEMBER IN YOUR LOCAL VENUES
Have you any suggestion for Adult Learner (19years +) courses you would like to attend in September?
The courses run for two hours once a week for approximately four weeks and can be held morning, afternoon or evening
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YACHT RACING ACADEMY'S COMMODORES' CUP SUCCESS
08 June 2006 -
Yacht Racing Academy boats selected to represent Great Britain in the 2006 Rolex Commodores’ Cup
The new Yacht Racing Academy, launched less than one month ago at the UK Sailing Academy in Cowes is celebrating after learning that both of the Academy’s yachts Bear of Britain and Chernikeeff 2 have been selected to represent Great Britain in the 2006 Rolex Commodores’ Cup
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Cowes-Deauville Twinning Association - Visit to Deauville
08 June 2006 -
The Cowes-Deauville Twinning Association have again had a successful year with our Social and Fundraising activities. These have been well supported and have included quizzes, beetle drives, coffee mornings, cheese 'n wine evenings, a cassoulet dinner and our annual dinner. However, the highlight of this year is our visit to Deauville for the weekend of Friday, 9th June.
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COUNCIL’S NEW MEASURES ENSURE A SAFE AND FUN FESTIVAL FOR ALL
07 June 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council together with its Safer Communities partners has put a range of measures in place to ensure that the expected 50,000 people visiting the Nokia Isle of Wight Festival this year will be able to enjoy it safely.
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COUNCIL LOOKS AT FUTURE OF CROSS-SOLENT TRAVEL
07 June 2006 -
Isle of Wight Council has launched an enquiry to explore future options for cross-Solent travel and the sustainability of Island ports.
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SCHEMES HELP DESIGN ‘IDEAL HOMES’ FOR PAN
07 June 2006 -
Two schemes are being carried out on by the Isle of Wight Council’s Arts Unit which will enable Pan residents to influence the design of the Pan Urban Extension.
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ISLANDERS BENEFIT FROM INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL EXPERT
06 June 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Council Arts Unit is currently hosting a residence from a prestigious international artist thanks to a £10,000 grant from Arts Council England, South East.
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Council’s New Chief Executive Starts
06 June 2006 -
Joe Duckworth has yesterdayday (5 June) started in his new role as chief executive of the Isle of Wight Council - having said his farewells to Westminster City Council, where he held the deputy chief post.
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Brighstone School Travel Plan
06 June 2006 -
by Jill Wareham
Brighstone C of E Primary School is developing a School
Travel Plan which aims to reduce car use on the school run by promoting walking, cycling and the use of public transport
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Calbourne & Shalfleet News: June
06 June 2006 -
Shalfleet Parish Councillors studied a environment impact
assessment in April for the proposed wind farm application for land near Wellow, that was first outlined in 2001
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Team Cowes High School is celebrating
05 June 2006 -
Team Cowes High School is elated after their triumph of winning the Inspire High School Challenge for the second year in a row. The Cowes Team crossed the finish line at 17:36:46, in first position out of the four high schools and the Isle of Wight College taking part. The team were in overall 26th position out of the 40 boats taking part in the Sportsboat class in the 75th JP Morgan Asset Management – Round the Island Race 2006.
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Island Green Gym Wins National Award
05 June 2006 -
The Isle of Wight Green Gym has won a National Green Gym Award at a ceremony organised by conservation charity BTCV. The Awards, presented by Caroline Flint MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Public Health, highlighted the success of the Green Gym programme that allows people to improve their physical and mental health through short periods of practical conservation within their local community.
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Rethinking Rubbish
05 June 2006 -
by Ray Harrington Vail
The Island's Footprint Trust is urging us all to Rethink regarding our lifestyles, as
part of their Greenlife project, to reduce the Island's 'Ecological Footprint
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MP Praises Shanklin Creche
05 June 2006 -
A crèche which provides places for children from across the Bay area has been praised by the Island's MP. Andrew Turner MP visited the GFS platform at Winchester House in Shanklin. They
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The 2006 Shanklin Rowing Regatta
05 June 2006 -
By Pat Glover
This event is one of a series of fourteen Championship Regattas held under the rules and regulations of the Hants and Dorset Amateur Rowing Association each year, in the area from Southseato Swanage
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NHS patients given more choice than ever before
05 June 2006 -
Health Minister Andy Burnham last week welcomed the extension of patient choice across the NHS.
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Cowes Town Council - June
05 June 2006 -
Town Mayor: Lora Peacey-Wilcox
Contact Details:
Town Clerk: Roger Hendey, 113 Park Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7NE Tel: 296987
Next Meeting: Wednesday June 7th 7pm, Northwood House, Cowes All welcome
My thanks go once again to those councillors that elected me in as Town Mayor for a further year
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News in Brief - East Cowes
04 June 2006 -
by Margaret Prior
“Freedom of the Seas”, Royal Caribbean’s latest cruise superliner,impressed the spectators on East Cowes esplanade as she passed by on her way out of Southampton in search of warmer climes
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East Cowes Town Council
04 June 2006 -
From Mayor Peter Lloyd
Town Clerk: Geoff Davies, Town Hall, York Ave, East Cowes PO32 6RU Tel: 299082
Meetings: Planning 1st Wednesday of month Council: 2nd Friday of every month
On Sunday 23rd April Peter Lloyd represented the town at a service at St
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Hospice Donation
04 June 2006 -
Barrie Jehan, President of Ryde Lions Club presented a £1,250.00 cheque to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice. The proceeds from the very successful silent auction event held by the Lions club on the 22nd April at the George Street Centre, Ryde.
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Oakfield Youth FC
04 June 2006 -
by Stuart Watson
Founded by Steve Brougham and Martin Howe and awarded the FA
Charter, Oakfield Youth FC from Ryde now boasts representation at Under 8s level through to Under 14s
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Leyla Attracts National
04 June 2006 -
by Cathy Foulkes
As a result of national interest in Ryde play development play advocates Cathy Foulkes and Rusty Hanlon(formerly of the Ryde Development Trust) and Leyla Hamroush aged 15 from Oakfield
showed conference delegates in London how life in Oakfield has changed as a result of motivated young people during a workshop that they were co-running
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Team Cowes High Win!
04 June 2006 -
Team Cowes High are pleased to announce that they have excelled their expectations and have won the race between the Islands high schools and the College.
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Rosina of Beaulieu takes the top trophy again
04 June 2006 -
Yacht designer Jeremy Rogers helmed his Contessa 26 “Rosina of Beaulieu” to win the Gold Roman Bowl in the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race. The team was very much a family affair with his two sons, Simon looking after the sail trim and Kit on the bow.
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Attention all campers!! IW Festival
04 June 2006 -
It's Time to Take a Walk on the Wight Side
Attention all campers!! If you're arriving on Thursday, take yourself through the campsite to Strawberry Fields from 6pm onwards for a chance to sample the delights, funky bars, discos, market stalls and funfair rides will kick start your festival weekend and get you in the party mood!!
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Cowes Community Partnership
04 June 2006 -
by Laurie Tenant
Following adoption of our revised constitution at the AGM in April, our first meeting under the new rules attracted some very
interesting project ideas
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Seaclose Car Parking and Council Office Closure
04 June 2006 -
In order to ensure the health and safety of the public during the construction and breakdown of the Nokia Isle of Wight Festival, car parking will be restricted between 3rd – 15th June.
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NEW ASSOCIATION WILL GIVE UTILITIES CUSTOMERS A BETTER DEAL
04 June 2006 -
Rising energy prices have opened the door to increasing numbers of opportunists promising to deliver cheaper business energy deals and it is very difficult for customers to tell the difference between the rogue and respected broker.
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Nokia Isle of Wight Festival Traffic Arrangements
04 June 2006 -
Traffic arrangements the Racecourse and Fairlee Road area
A3054 Fairlee Road (from the access road to North Fairlee Farm - 500m Newport side of the junc with the access road to Island Harbour, to Staplers Road)
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Appeal for Volunteers
03 June 2006 -
We have a beautiful son, Matthew. He is 5 years old and has been diagnosed with Autism.
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Churches Together 21st Birthday
02 June 2006 -
Churches Together in West Wight’s Lenten Brunches have
celebrated their 21st Birthday! The first Lenten Brunches in their present format were held in 1985 and since this time, including this year, have raised over £66,000 for charity
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Totland News: June
02 June 2006 -
by Sally Honeychurch
A Totland Community Trust is being set up, to which the lease of the church halls' site can be passed for redevelopment
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Low cost Loans
02 June 2006 -
Low cost is£esave Loans
Available to All
By Chris Murphy
Are you tired of paying exorbitant interest on your credit cards?
Does your bank refuse to consider small loans at a reasonable rate of interest?
Have you been caught out by misleading advertising of loan terms only to find your repayments soaring?
Or have you found that supposed 'interest free credit' wasn't free
of hidden costs and charges?
Perhaps you are one of the 40% of the population excluded from mainline banking services, with no
access to affordable credit?
For those living on the Island there is one simple answer to all these and other money problems
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Bertie Badger’ is coming to Town.
02 June 2006 -
Binstead Community Centre on the 29th June 2006 at 6:30 p.m. is the scene for 18 (eighteen) St John Badgers to attend their ‘Welcome Paw’ Ceremony under the watchful eyes of their Leader, JACKIE LAKE and her helpers NATALIE ROSE and STUART PRADHAN.
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Isle of Wight Festival News - Wight Noize
01 June 2006 -
Wight Noize - Results
This years Wight Noize competition to get to play on the main stage at the IOW Festival, was once again well attended by an exceptionally quality collection of bands
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SMALL BUSINESSES DESERVE BETTER
01 June 2006 -
Ahead of the publication of the National Audit Office Report "Supporting Small Business" David Frost, Director General of the BCC, said:
"Little attention would seem to have been paid by the SBS to what value it is adding and its overall effectiveness
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New Island Health Line
01 June 2006 -
The number for the out of hours GP service is changing from 1 June. If the urgent help of a doctor outside normal surgery hours is needed, the number to call is
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UNITED KINGDOM SAILING ACADEMY INTRODUCES ‘ASSISTED TRAVEL’ TO ITS AUGUST AND EASTER SUMMER CAMP
01 June 2006 -
The UK Sailing Academy, a registered charity and non-profit making organisation are now making it easier to get young people to the Isle of Wight with ‘assisted travel’ on their Summer Camp and Activity Camp Courses. Jeremy Waitt, UKSA Schools and Youth Careers Manager says,
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Volunteers' Week
01 June 2006 -
Volunteers' Week
Volunteers' Week (1-7 June) is the UK's annual celebration of the work volunteers do
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Light wind start to the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship
01 June 2006 -
Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship 2006
Weekend 1, 6-7 May
A light easterly breeze, a chilly temperature and intermittent rain greeted the Etchells, Darings, and Dragon fleets on Saturday as they prepared for the first
weekend of the Red Funnel Cowes Keelboat Championship
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Supporting Island employers
01 June 2006 -
Island employers are invited to an open evening at the Commercial Occupational Health Department when professional staff will be on hand to give help and advice relating to staff absence problems
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Police Appeal Shanklin
01 June 2006 -
Police in Shanklin are appealing for two women to come forward after a car window was smashed on the Esplanade on Tuesday, May 23.
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YOUNG ISLANDERS INSPIRED TO FOLLOW THE FLAME
01 June 2006 -
Young Isle of Wight sportsmen and women have been inspired to further their ambitions to represent their country in the 2012 Olympic Games, by taking part in this year’s Youth World Island Games in Sicily.
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Cowes High School gains sponsorship from Spinlock – the experts in rope holding
01 June 2006 -
Team Cowes High is proud to announce sponsorship from Spinlock – the experts in rope holding based in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The Cowes High team who will be competing in the highly acclaimed JP Morgan Asset Management – Round the Island Race this Saturday and will be racing against 3 of the other high schools on the Isle of Wight as well as the Isle of Wight College. The team are hoping to once again come first out of the schools taking part as the team did last year.
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