Environment

Nurse Gets On His Bike

Sep 5th, 2008 | By Toney Alison | Category: Business, Cycling, Environment, Government, Isle of Wight, News

In a new scheme beginning this week, Community Nurses are doing the day job by bicycle. Brett Milliner, a Ryde Community Nurse is the first to take part in the pilot scheme on the Isle of Wight, and is using a bicycle to make his visits across Ryde, from the busy town centre to Seaview…



Organic Fortnight To Encourage ‘Grow Your Own’

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Ray Harrington-Vail | Category: Environment, Events and Festivals, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, News

In conjunction with the Soil Association’s Organic Fortnight 6-21 Sept, the Footprint Trust are hoping to encourage more “grow your own”…



Isle of Wight Roadshow To Reduce Carbon Footprints

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Community, Council, Eco Island, Education, Environment, Isle of Wight, News

Schools on the Isle of Wight are to learn how to be more eco-efficient this coming academic year. A free touring roadshow run by Island educational charity the Footprint Trust, will allow students and staff to take part in an ‘Eco Audit’ of their school…



New Maths & ICT Unit Opens At Medina High School

Sep 4th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Council, Eco Island, Education, Environment, Events, Isle of Wight, Lead, Newport, News

A new Mathematics and Information Communication Technology block, is to be opened at Medina High School in Newport…



Bestival: Weather On Wight

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Bestival, Environment, News, Online, Weather

If you’re lucky enough to be heading to Bestival on the Isle of Wight this weekend, then the weather is likely to play a major role. Bestival goers should be prepared, as rain is forecast and predicted to be especially heavy on Friday…



Help Bust Island Graffiti

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: Appeal, Campaign, Council, Environment, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

The public is being asked to help the police and the Isle of Wight Council tackle the issue of graffiti. Each tag is like a signature and therefore identifies the culprit responsible…



Rare Flower Could Swing Just The Wight Vote

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Awards, Competition, Environment, Isle of Wight, Lead, News, People

A rare wildflower is boosting the chances of Isle of Wight farmer, Michael Poland, in winning a national award for wildlife-friendly farming. In May, Michael of Wroxall Manor Farm, was selected as a finalist for the work he has done helping birds and other wildlife on his farm…



IW Desperately Seeking Pond Wardens

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Ray Harrington-Vail | Category: Appeal, Citizen Media, Environment, Isle of Wight, News

Isle of Wight Pond Wardens are looking to make a splash with new members, to assist in the management of the Island’s wildlife ponds. Anyone thinking about becoming a Warden can come to an open evening on Thursday 18th September at the Riverside Centre in Newport…