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Worldwide Photo Walk 2012 On Wight
A Worldwide Mystery Photo Walk ‘Amiable Amble’ will be taking place on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 13th October 2012. This is the second time photographers from the Island have participated in this annual event which is suitable for Mobile Phone, Compact, Bridge and DSLR users basically anyone with an interest in photography is cordially invited to join other photographic enthusiasts too!
More Help To Stay Warm and Cosy This Winter
Thousands more householders up and down the country will be eligible for help under the Government’s Warm Front scheme, as new regulations come into force.
Air Ambulance Family Fun Day On Wight
Anyone on the Island looking for something interesting today Saturday 22nd September. should pop along to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Family Fun Day! in Ryde.
Electoral Register Canvassers Out & About On Wight
Canvassers for the Electoral register are busy across the Island working to update the electoral register in time for the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections in November.
World Speed Record Set By Foncia Ratified
The new world record set during Cowes Week by Michel Desjoyeaux’s Foncia in the Artemis Challenge 2012, has now been officially ratified by the World Sailing Speed Record Council (WSSRC).
Isle of Wight Top Spot For Value Festivals
With the start of Bestival marking the end of another long UK festival season, new research examines which major UK and European music events offer the most value for money – with the Isle of Wight named the Britain’s best value location.
Blue Moon Tonight On Wight?
The Blue Moon event taking place tonight will be a rare treat for sky gazers. A blue moon, being the second of two full moons within any given month, is a rare occurrence; which has sprouted the phrase “once in a blue moon” used to describe an event that rarely takes place.
August Bank Holiday: Saturday Wet & Windy Weather
The weather will, as always, play an important part for those planning on heading out and about on the Isle of Wight.< On Saturday, mostly cloudy with showers developing and becoming heavy and thundery at times, with strong to gale force winds an additional hazard for southern counties.
