Archive for October, 2006

Safe Halloween Fun.

: Island Pulse News : October 31st, 2006

Advice for Parents:
Never let them go trick or treating on their own, make sure you accompany them and only allow them to visit people you know.

Make sure they don’t have access to fireworks, alcohol, eggs or flour and explain why they must not play tricks on strangers.  (more…)

Halloween Event: Brading the Experience

: Island Pulse News : October 31st, 2006

Brading the Experience Tuesday 31st October 2006
Please note: the event from 6.30pm - 8.30pm is not for the faint-hearted and anyone of nervous disposition is advised to stay away.  However if you like a good scream, go along and prepare to be chilled to the bone!
Tel. 01983 407286 or visit: www.bradingtheexperience.co.uk

Halloween Event: Ghost Walk/Tours.

: Island Pulse News : October 31st, 2006

Halloween Ghost Tours are available on the Evenings of 28th to 31st Oct 2006. (more…)

West Wight Wind Farm Plans Rejected.

: Island Pulse News : October 31st, 2006

Wellow Wind Farm Planning Application Refused.
The Isle of Wight Council Development and Control sub-committee held a public meeting last night to debate the planning application, which had been recommended for refusal by the Council’s specialist consultants, Halcrow Ltd, for seven reasons……©www.iwight.com (more…)

Northerly Blast Bringing Colder Weather.

: Island Pulse News : October 31st, 2006

The Met Office the UK’s National Weather Service have announced temperature figures for October 2006 show that the month is likely to end at least 2C above the long-term average, according to preliminary Met Office data. 

However, a change in the month will bring a change in the weather, with Met Office forecasters predicting much colder weather to sweep across the whole country through this week.  (more…)

White Air 2006: Team Island Pulse “Have a Go”

: Island Pulse News : October 30th, 2006

Island Pulse

A “great time” was had by everyone we spoke to that attended the White Air Extreme Sports Festival 2006 and not least for our own Team Island Pulse intrepid reporter LJ, who on the final day was well into the “Have a Go” sessions courtesy of Yaverland Sailing and Boat Club and the Thundercat Racing Team. 

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Andrew Turner: Christmas Card Competition

: Island Pulse News : October 29th, 2006

Seasons Greetings Andrew Turners Christmas Card Competition

The closing date for entries is the 3rd November and three independent judges will pick the winner the next day.  (more…)

Community Groups get help to tackle Climate Change.

: Island Pulse News : October 29th, 2006

Community groups will be the first to take advantage of new action packs and resources launched as part of a Defra backed initiative aimed at helping people take action on the environment.  (more…)

Fire Destroys Thatched Chinese Restaurant in Ryde.

: Island Pulse News : October 29th, 2006

Fire at the Beijing Palace Images courtesy John Graney Island Pulse Intro

Fire broke out early this morning at the Beijing Palace opposite the Canoe Lake in Ryde.  The emergency services attended and it took six fire engines with aerial appliances and breathing equipment to tackle the blaze.  However, fire crews had to withdraw from the scene at around 8am when the thatched building collapsed. (more…)