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Todays WeatherRyde Boxing is easy as ABC Coach Explains:
We’ve just launched the Islands very own Boxing Website www.iowboxing.com
IOWBoxing is a website dedicated to boxing on the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight has two Boxing Clubs; Ryde ABC & Newport ABC, both are affiliated to the Amateur Boxing Association of England and are part of the Southern Counties Boxing Association under the Hampshire and Isle of Wight division.
Dear WorldÂ
Is it all a waste?
We’ve all seen it. Rubbish in the hedgerows, a fridge in a field gateway, a scabby old mattress on a roadside verge, even a car abandoned, number plates removed (and probably engine and body numbers obliterated) in a lay-by.Â
I am not saying that our island is knee deep in the stuff but when it does happen, it is an eyesore. The despoiling of the countryside with household rubbish is a real problem. The council are working on it and where they can trace the origin of the dumped material, they take action. It is not, however, an easy task.
The Health and Safety Executive recognises that People encounter risks everyday and that it is not possible to eliminate all of them. It believes that people should not be discouraged from taking part in activities that carry an element of risk, but rather the risks they do encounter should be sensibly managed. Additionally, those who organise such activities should not be put off by unnecessary paperwork.
The HSE will launch its ‘Sensible Risk’ principles at Brands Hatch on Thursday 31st August, illustrating how people should have fun safely and not be put off by exaggerated risks, previously reported HSCÂ on Island Pulse www.islandpulse.co.uk/b2/?p=124Â
A team of dedicated volunteers from a Hampshire wildlife charity have come to the rescue of a colony of rare seabirds whose nests and eggs were attacked by rats. Little Terns are in decline across Europe, but thanks to a conservation scheme carried out by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, numbers of chicks at a breeding site on Hayling Island have increased this summer. The trust has been working with Havant Borough Council to conserve the vulnerable birds and has co-ordinated a team of volunteers who act as wardens at the nesting site throughout breeding season.
Young people in further education are today urging school-leavers to stay in learning and take advantage of financial assistance. From this week, EMA Ambassadors from across England will be reminding 16-19 year olds who are starting courses in September that they should apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) now if they want to get EMA straight away from the beginning of their course.
Consultations with Bat Conservation and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust have ensured that bat boxes have been installed at 75 sites in Hampshire and Berkshire, by the Highways Agency.
There are 16 species of bats to be found in the United Kingdom, all of which are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act and Conservation Regulations. Due to recent significant declines in population numbers, the Highways Agency intend to monitor the bat boxes to provide valuable information.
Mass Fusion mixed with Psychedelia and visitors from the Mainland such as Mas 2000 and the Phoenix Childrens Project (Norwich) all combined together to bring an explosion of colour and energy onto the streets of Sandown on Wednesday evening for the Sandown Illuminated Carnival 2006.
P&OÂ Ferry Operators have been helping the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and Hampshire Police with their inquiries, into the missing yacht “Ouzo”
Smuggling will be under the spotlight by the HMRC who have a  stand at the Southampton Boat Show at Mayflower Park, Southampton, from 15 to 24 September 2006.
MP Andrew Turner has welcomed the announcement of a new Lord Lieutenant for the County of the Isle of Wight, and congratulated Major-General Martin White on his appointment.
The Environment Agency has issued advice to those who could be in the firing line if the county is hit by high winds and heavy rain.
Be prepared for flooding, says the Environment Agency as it reminds people living close to the coast and tidal areas that the highest tides of the year are due on September 8, 9 and 10. (more…)
