WIGHT DIAMONDS MARCHING BAND END OF SEASON AWARDS EVENING 2006

The evening was to jointly celebrate the conclusion of the summer band season and to recognise the particular efforts of the members with the presentation of awards.

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LSC Research reveals a ‘brain training gap.

People are not doing enough to keep their brains healthy according to new research from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), which revealed men and women do not realise how early the brain function begins to deteriorate.  The research found that 56 per cent of people think the brain does not begin to decline until age 45 or later, yet expert medical opinion claims deterioration can set-in as early as 18 years of age. (more…)

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Ferry companies could help Islanders get a better deal on cross-Solent ferries if their fare structures were more transparent.  The solution to the problem will take some considerable time before it is resolved, however Click HERE: Hov Pod September 26, 2006  for a  little something for the weekend.  A video has just been released to the public on You Tube this week. (more…)

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Isle of Wight Road Safety Campaign

Young people are being targeted in a hard-hitting campaign which
aims to cut the number of young people killed or seriously injured
on roads across the Isle of Wight. (more…)

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The Isle of Wight Bestival Event is up for 4 Awards at the 2006 UK Festival Awards. (more…)

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Education Secretary Alan Johnson today announced new measures to improve support for children in care, encourage teenagers to achieve more, and clamp down on the minority who cheat on their coursework. (more…)

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IWPOY “Digital Workshop”
Venue: Riverside Centre, Newport
Date:   Friday 29th September 2006
Times: 10 am-12 pm, 2 pm-4 pm, 6 pm-8 pm

Further details about the workshops can be obtained by visiting  www.iwpoy.iwdig.org or via email: iwpoy@iwdig.org

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A Law banning age discrimination in the workplace comes into force on 1st October 2006. Employment lawyers have said this represents the biggest shake-up of workplace law for over 30 years.  As of 1st October this year, for the first time, you will have the right to take legal action if you’re being discriminated against at work because of your age.  The Regulations will provide protection against age discrimination in employment, training and adult education, for people of all ages. (more…)

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A driving and road safety project on the Isle of Wight was devised after Ryde Canoe Lake experienced a spate of road safety and nuisance problems, believed to be caused by some of the drivers at regular car cruises which take place in the area. (more…)

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