Christmas

THINK! Its Criminal To Drink & Drive

Dec 1st, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Appeal, Campaign, Christmas, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News, People

Drivers are being warned that a festive tipple could see them end up behind bars this Christmas as a new hard-hitting £1.6 million THINK! campaign is launched today…



IW Council Lights Of Love

Dec 1st, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Advertising, Charity, Christmas, Council, Events, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

Isle of Wight Council’s Crematorium service is holding its annual Lights of Love Service on Friday 12th December at 7pm, and anyone who wishes to attend is invited…



Isle of Wight Youth ‘Rock Nativity’

Nov 30th, 2008 | By John Coles | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, Music, News, Youth

South Wight Youth Theatre presents ‘Rock Nativity’ a modern re-telling of the greatest story ever told. The Rock Nativity tour 30th November -7th December, tells the traditional Christmas story, using a mix of carols, contemporary songs, drama and dance…



Christmas Dancing On Ice Show

Nov 29th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Community, Education, Events, Isle of Wight, News

The IWID&FSC’s annual Christmas Ice Show takes place on 12th, 13th and 14th December 2008 at Planet Ice Ryde.
Performances on Friday 12th September are for schools only. Show times on the Friday are 10am and 1pm. Last year more than 1600 children attended the school performances, creating an incredible atmosphere.
Show times are 3pm and 6.30pm on [...]



Festive Crackdown By Police

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Campaign, Christmas, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Media, News

In the run-up to the festive period, Police will be out and about across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight targeting alcohol related violence. As part of this crackdown, posters with ‘Offender or Victim? How will your night end? will be used throughout December.



Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival

Nov 26th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Christmas, Festival, Isle of Wight, News

This years Brighstone’s Annual Christmas Tree Festival begins on Thursday 4th - 7th December 2008.  Over a hundred decorated trees in four venues, from individuals and groups across the Isle of Wight, will be on show in Brighstone Parish Church, Brighstone Methodist Church, Wilberforce Hall and Mottistone Church.
A great day out for all the family. Viewing between [...]



High Sheriff To Light Up Newport

Nov 24th, 2008 | By Maxine Yule | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Isle of Wight High Sheriff Alan Titchmarsh will be switching on the Christmas Lights in St Thomas Square, Newport, this afternoon…



Christmas Events December 2008

Nov 24th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Community, Events, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

1st- 24th December: When We Were Young Art Exhibition. At Newport Library.
1st December: IW Health Walks: Northwood House car park, 10.30am; Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, beginners/improvers, 2pm. Victoria - A Queen for all sorts of Historians. Talk by Jean Peters and the Heraldry Group. At The Riverside Centre, Newport, 7.30pm. Members of the IW History [...]