The Isle of Wight Beacon – the Island's daily news sport and weather website

News Stories for May 2009


SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY AT BUSINESS EXPO 09 Geoff Hughes opens Island event
- After months of preparation, today saw the opening of the Islands first complete business event, Business Expo 09.
Read more about - SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY AT BUSINESS EXPO 09
NEW ORANGE IOW STORE CREATES LOCAL JOBS New Staff at the Orange Shop Newport
- The first ever Orange store on the Isle of Wight will ‘officially’ opened on Saturday 16th May – creating five new jobs for Island residents.
Read more about - NEW ORANGE IOW STORE CREATES LOCAL JOBS
NEW FUNDING TO HELP PEOPLE FACING REDUNDANCY Isle of Wight College
- Following successful bids to the European Social Fund the Isle of Wight College have been awarded funding to help re-skill people under notice of redundancy or who are currently unemployed.
Read more about - NEW FUNDING TO HELP PEOPLE FACING REDUNDANCY
DESPERATELY SEEKING WEB VOLUNTEERS
- Brighstone Parish Council is seeking additional volunteers to help with the upkeep of the website (www.iwight.com/council/parish_councils/brighstone).
Read more about - DESPERATELY SEEKING WEB VOLUNTEERS
RACING AT THE BRADING HAVEN YACHT CLUB Wayfarer Series
- The second in the Wayfarer Series at the Brading Haven Yacht Club 17th May proved to be a well attended race.
Read more about - RACING AT THE BRADING HAVEN YACHT CLUB
YACHT DESIGNER AT COWES CHARITY
-

Ron Holland will be at the Cowes charity, UKSA, tonight talking about his inspiration for designing yachts.

Read more about - YACHT DESIGNER AT COWES CHARITY
NO EASY WALK FOR ILLUSIONIST'S LAUNCH Aaron in action.
- On 9 May, Newport Quay will host an illusionist and urban artist as they perform a dramatic stunt. 
Read more about - NO EASY WALK FOR ILLUSIONIST'S LAUNCH