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IW Cycling Festival 2008

Sep 7th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Advertising, Cycling, Events and Festivals, Features, Isle of Wight Event News, News

This year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival launch on Saturday 13th September will be an event not to miss, as the ‘Sink or Swim’ at Seaclose Park, always provides an interesting slant on cycling…



Power to IW Parishes Conference 2008

Sep 2nd, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Consultation, Council, Environment, Government, Isle of Wight, News

A conference to raise awareness of the national and local issues affecting parish and town councils has been organised by the Isle of Wight Council.

On Thursday 4th September members of parish and town councils from across the Island, together with parish delegates and representatives from local authorities from the mainland will gather at Gurnard Pines for a one-day conference…



Enjoy Watersports With UKSA Youth Club

Aug 29th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Advertising, Community, Isle of Wight Event News, News, Sailing, Sport

Earlier this year the UKSA began providing 8-16 year olds with the opportunity to get afloat and learn new skills on the Isle of Wight. The last in a series of 9 week watersports youth club begins on 30th August…



Island Celebrates Olympic Countdown

Aug 24th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Advertising, Features, Global News, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, News, People, Sport

The countdown to the next Olympic Games was celebrated on the Isle of Wight as a yacht flying a spinnaker bearing the London 2012 logo sailed past the Needles by aspiring young IW Olympians. View Photos…



Island To Fly Olympic Flag

Aug 20th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Advertising, Community, Council, Cowes, Entertainment, Events, Features, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, Sailing, Sport

To celebrate the end of the Beijing Olympics and mark the start of the countdown to London in 2012, a spinnaker bearing the London 2012 logo is to be hoisted in front of the Needles on the Isle of Wight…



Dumped Vehicle Figures Plummet

Aug 19th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Council, Environment, Government, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

A combination of tougher enforcement, new rules deterring would-be car dumpers and higher scrap metal prices have led to a massive drop in the number of wrecks being left on Island streets…



IW Cycling Festival 2008

Aug 18th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Community, Council, Cycling, Festival, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, Sport

This year’s Isle of Wight Cycling Festival promises to be the best yet with more rides scheduled than ever before. The nine day festival organised by the Isle of Wight Council offers something for every age and ability.



IW Council Scored Big Hit On Parade

Aug 15th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Advertising, Cowes, Culture, Entertainment, Events and Festivals, Isle of Wight, News

The Isle of Wight Council is set to increase the range of amenities and entertainments on Cowes Parade following a very successful regatta week…