Friday: Island Community News In Brief:

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An event to mark National Tree Week to find and learn about historic trees within the park and landscape of Northwood Park in Cowes is taking place on Saturday 1st December at 11:00am.

Using hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers similar to the technology used in satellite navigation devices now common in vehicles, ‘geocachers’ can explore Northwood Park and discover its nature and heritage by following trails to hidden treasure, or ‘caches’. (more…)

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God save the Isle of Wight as iconic punk rockers the Sex Pistols take pole position on Saturday night at the Isle of Wight Festival 2008.

With Sex Pistols turning up the ante, anarchy on the Saturday and The Police commanding control of the Festival finale on the Sunday, it’s all set to be another scorching summer on the Solent.  (more…)

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A collaboration of student photography opens today (Friday) at Dimbola Lodge Museum. 

The inspiring images for this photographic exhibition are the work of students from Sandown High School and St George’s Special Needs School on the Isle of Wight.

The chosen theme ‘Structure’, has been interpreted widely and creatively. (more…)

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In Ventnor the polls will open on Thursday December 13th 2007 and voting begin for what has been described as the “most hotly contested election” ever to be held on the Isle of Wight.

Following the resignation of Mr Christopher Mortimer a vacancy now exists in the Ventnor West Ward.  This would appear to be a popular seat, as five candidates have put themselves forward to fill the void left by Mr Mortimer. (more…)

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A new Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Policy designed to protect vulnerable adults from abuse is to be launched today (Friday) at Ryde Theatre.

The new policy was drawn up following a government Health Select Committee enquiry, whose aims are to ensure a more co-ordinated approach between agencies such as the Isle of Wight Council, the Island’s health service, the police, care home owners and voluntary sector partners. (more…)

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Parents of children who are due to start a new school in September 2008 have until 4.30pm today to submit forms to the Isle of Wight Council’s Admissions Office at County Hall in Newport.  The opportunity is also available to complete the application form online via Isle of Wight Council’s EduWight website. (more…)

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Isle of Wight Council adult services has ‘promising’ prospects for improvement after being rated as having ‘uncertain’ prospects for improving last year according to the government.

The Commission For Social Care Inspection the independent government body which looks at the council’s performance in adult services rated the authority adult services as a ‘two star’ service and highlighted the council’s strong leadership leading to promising judgement as well as its commissioning of services and use of resources. (more…)

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Thursday: Island Community News In Brief:

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The Isle of Wight Council’s pledge today to act swiftly and decisively on the recommendations received in report into why contractors were unlawfully appointed to repair Undercliff Drive would appear to be fulfilled. 

The evidence gathered on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council in the the Wragge and Co report has led to police being called in by Isle of Wight Council Chief Executive Joe Duckworth. (more…)

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Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner (pictured) is keen for businesses on the Isle of Wight to enter the Mechanical Engineer’s Manufacturing Excellence Awards for 2008. 

These awards are a showcase for best practice in the field of manufacturing throughout the UK and our MP believes that Islanders should seize the chance to show what they can offer.

Mr Turner said: (more…)

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Hot Off The IW Council Media Press:  The Isle of Wight Council has pledged to act swiftly and decisively on a number of recommendations received today in a report into how work was illegally procured on the Undercliff Drive project.

Isle of Wight Council Chief Executive Joe Duckworth said of the report: (more…)

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You can now raise extra funds for the Sandown and Shanklin Inshore Lifeboat on the Isle of Wight – by just simply surfing the web!

Powered by the world’s 2nd largest search provider, easysearch works just like Google, giving you fast, accurate results every time you search the web. But unlike Google, easysearch gives you something back! (more…)

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The first Public Transition Town Meeting is to be held as part of a Transition Island Roadshow at Downside Middle School, Newport on Friday 30th November 7 - 9pm. 

The meeting is free, open to all local residents and has been arranged with Pan Neighbourhood Partnership  (more…)

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The Isle of Wight Council’s Drug Action Team (DAT) are staging their annual stakeholder event today to highlight issues surrounding drug misuse on the Island. 

The police, health professionals, the prison service and voluntary groups have been invited to the annual conference, which will focus on the good progress that has been made on the Isle of Wight to provide accessible treatment and support for people who misuse drugs. (more…)

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Bembridge Friendship Circle on Isle of Wight are the toast of the town after winning an £67,982 slice of good cause cash from the Big Lottery Fund’s regional People’s Millions contest.

ITV Meridian South viewers voted for the project to win the award after a nail biting head-to-head contest for community votes screened on Tuesday on ITV Meridian South regional news. (more…)

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The final report on ‘Undercliff Drive Scheme’ is due to go before the Investigatory and Disciplinary Committee today 29th November.

Since March, Wragge & Co have been gathering evidence from inside the Council and in October, members of the public were invited in to contribute to the Isle of Wight Council’s inquiry into the way work on the Undercliff Drive scheme was procured. (more…)

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Wednesday: Island Community News In Brief:

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Police have now named the man who died when his motorbike was in collision with a car at Mersley Down on the Isle of Wight last weekend.

Paul Geoffrey Tanner from East Cowes, died at St Mary’s Hospital after his Kawasaki motorbike was in collision with a Toyota Yaris car.  The collision happened at the junction of Rowlands Lane and the downs road at Mersley Down at 2.20pm on Saturday, November 24th. (more…)

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Many parents of children who are due to start a new school on the Isle of Wight in September 2008 are still yet to return their school admission forms ahead of the 30th November deadline. 

It is very important that the forms are received by Isle of Wight Council’s Admissions Office at County Hall in Newport by 4.30pm on 30th November.  Parents should not return them direct to schools. (more…)

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Isle of Wight Angler Steve Cave from Sandown is celebrating this week after setting a new record. 

Steve (pictured) smashed the British shore caught bass record when he reeled in a 19lb 11oz 12dr Bass using whole squid bait, off Sandown Pier on Saturday. (more…)

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In partnership with the Isle of Wight Rural Community Council and South Wight Housing the Footprint Trust are offering local charities, churches, voluntary organisations and social enterprises the opportunity of attending a free half day training Eco-Wise course, aimed at reducing their costs. (more…)

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Consumer Direct has been made aware of a scam involving consumers being telephoned by people, alleging to be from Consumer Direct asking for personal and financial information as part of a survey.

These callers have no connection with Consumer Direct, and their intention may be to use the information for identity theft or to run up bills or commit crimes using stolen details. (more…)

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Performance Review By Alan Smithee:  Andy Mckee: 23rd Nov The Venue @ Ryde Theatre.

Ryde Theatre was buzzing as an impressive cross section of the community eagerly anticipated Andy
McKee, one of the most popular fingerstyle guitarists of the modern era. (more…)

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The Government’s Home Information Packs (Hips) will be rolled out to cover all properties by Christmas.

Housing Minister Yvette Cooper said the extension of the scheme to one and two-bedroom properties from December 14th would help first-time buyers.   However, surveyors have warned that the extra cost of the packs for sellers could lead to fewer “starter homes” being put on the market. (more…)

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Case studies of two Isle of Wight Council projects the Extended Healthy Schools and Early Interventions Service, are being cited as examples of good practice on the Every Child Matters website.

Every Child Matters is a national government initiative designed to unite agencies to improve children’s wellbeing.  Organisations involved with providing services to children team up in new ways, sharing information and working together, to protect children and young people from harm and help them achieve what they want in life. (more…)

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