Archive for June 26th, 2008

Isle of Wight Recipe For Life Event.

Jun 26th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Community, Isle of Wight, News

The Isle of Wight Council’s Environmental Health department in conjunction with the Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust are hosting a ‘Recipe for Life’ next month. 
As a result of a successful grant application to the Food Standards Agency the event aims to help Island residents over the age of 60 to eat a balanced diet [...]



Reduction In Island Cllrs and Wards.

Jun 26th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

The Isle of Wight is set to see a reduction in the number of its Council wards and councillors.  The changes were broadly welcomed by Isle of Wight Council leader David Pugh.  The final recommendations by the Boundary Commission (BC) will go to the Electoral Commission to make the necessary legislation to bring about the reduction.



JPMAM Round the Island Race.

Jun 26th, 2008 | By Flavia Bateson | Category: Cowes, Isle of Wight, News, Round the Island, Sailing

The final countdown has begun to one of the world’s largest and most famous yacht races, the JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.
Update: All Stars Cast Off Round The Island.



Isle of Wight Council Partners Tourism Drive.

Jun 26th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Advertising, Isle of Wight, Tourism

A partnership between the Isle of Wight Council, South West Trains and Wightlink, has been formed in a major advertising drive, to promote the Island as a first-class destination.
As part of the six-figure deal, the Isle of Wight will be marketed extensively, with images of the Island itself, as well as information on how to get here quickly [...]