© Island Pulse
Todays WeatherDavid Newble reports:Â The Isle of Wight’s Carnival Learning Centre at Westridge in Ryde, opened its doors last weekend with a spectacular taste of the Caribbean.
The Right Honourable Charles Maynard Minister of Culture for the Bahamas flew in especially from the Caribbean Island to preside over the official opening ceremony at the prestigious centre. (more…)
Carolyn Keene reports: The Isle of Wight Soapbox Derby Challenge is returning for its fourth consecutive year. The one day event sees young people aged between 12 -20 years racing go-karts that they have made over a purpose built course. (more…)
Clare Griffin reports:Â West Wight Sports Centre is promises a very merry month of May for young sports enthusiasts. Several events coming up for young people include snorkelling, swimming, football, basketball, badminton, not forgetting the snap dance and sports night. (more…)
Simon Butler reports: This week will see the Isle of Wight Council organising a series of meetings as part of the latest phase of its education reforms. Eight meetings will be held across the Island where representatives from individual schools, pre-schools and governing bodies will be invited. (more…)
Vincent Woods reports:Â Don’t let cold callers on the Isle of Wight, leave you hot under the collar, the tactics used by some telephone cold callers can often leave you bewildered or pressured into buying things you neither want nor need, but there are ways to get the upper hand. (more…)
Peta Stuart-Hunt reports: Nominations are now being accepted for the Skandia Cowes Week Ladies Day Award and organisers are delighted to announce that Liz Earle, the regatta’s Official Skincare Sponsor, will be sponsoring Skandia Cowes Week Ladies Day 2008. (more…)
Simon Butler reports:Â Â The Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service last week hosted a ground breaking scheme designed to change the behaviour and attitudes of youngsters at risk of offending. (more…)