Archive for June 27th, 2008

Motor Sport Stars Sail Round The Island.

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Flavia Bateson | Category: Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Round the Island, Sailing

Lewis Hamilton will be swapping his usual seat behind a Formula 1 racing car for a position on board the record-breaking Open 60 HUGO BOSS, in the annual JPMorgan Asset Management Round the Island Race.
Having suffered their fair share of wet weather during the British Touring Car Championship season to date, Gordon ‘Flash’ Shedden and [...]



Lifeline On Wightlink Ferries.

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Alison Toney | Category: Isle of Wight, News, Travel

People travelling on Wightlink Ferries have been thrown a lifeline by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) which has funded thirteen life-saving defibrillators to ensure that every Wightlink ferry has one available for use, at all times.
The BHF has already funded more than 3,300 defibrillators for community sites



Children’s Guide to the Isle of Wight

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Advertising, Isle of Wight, News

Next month, we can expect to see a new and exciting guide to the Isle of Wight.  The candid and colourful, guide, was written and illustrated by Island children for visiting children and their families.  
Around 200 Island children contributed to the guide, which reflects the views of the children of the Isle of Wight about the [...]



Isle of Wight Service Breaks.

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Editor | Category: Isle of Wight, News

Advanced Warning: Isle of Wight News from Island Pulse may experience service breaks over the next two weeks.   This news is provided, due to our planned upgrades and a new website coming soon.  We thank you for your support and patience. Click HERE:  to view Latest News ©Island Pulse 2008



Time Again For Rolex Commodores Cup.

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Trish Jenkins | Category: Isle of Wight, News, Sailing

This weekend, expect to see lots of sailing activity off the Isle of Wight, as the annual Rolex Commodores’ Cup begins on Sunday 29th June, with the first race scheduled for 10.30am on Monday. 
The teams are leaving nothing to chance, every advantage is a good advantage and no detail is being overlooked.



Isle of Wight Viewed Red Bull Wings.

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

This week a time and agility test across the Isle of Wight, brought together two of the world’s most impressive flying machines of their respective eras in a celebration of air racing though the ages. 
Using the Needles as a natural start and finish gate, world series leader Paul Bonhomme and Nigel Lamb raced



Bembridge Lifeboat Station Appeal.

Jun 27th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Appeal, Isle of Wight, News

The RNLI this week launched a £1m Appeal to help Bembridge build the lifeboat station that its crew and community deserve.
The Bembridge boathouse appeal, was launched on Monday, when Bembridge lifeboat’s volunteer crew members joined dignitaries from across the Isle of Wight at Bembridge sailing club.