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Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Looking For Retained Firefighters
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is holding information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a retained firefighter. There are vacancies at Cowes, East Cowes, Bembridge, Freshwater and Yarmouth Fire Stations.
Star Count 2013 – No Telescope Required
Isle of Wight Stargazers are being asked to count the number of stars they can see (with the naked eye) within the constellation of Orion. The national Star Count will take place between Friday 8th February – Monday 18th February.
British Empire Medal Honour For Shanklin Man
Congratulations to Neil Cole, Retained Firefighter, for being awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s New Year Honours List ‘For services to the community of the Isle of Wight’.
Third Wild West Solent Swim Announced
Following the tremendous success of the 2012 Wild West Solent Swim the date for 2013 has been announced! Entries are now open for the swim which will take place on August 18th 2013.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Is Cleared For Night Landings
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has been able to bring into operation two new landing sites during the hours of darkness. A secondary landing site, at Sea Close on the Isle of Wight, has been arranged with temporary landing lights and surveyed for night landing.
Hospice Volunteer Christine Candler Found At Home
After missing her first shift on Monday in over 10 years of volunteering for Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Christine Candler had sadly died at her home and was found by a concerned Hospice colleague.
Carisbrooke Church Sponsored Abseil For Christian Aid
Do something different this autumn and abseil down Carisbrooke Church Tower on Fireworks night! Enjoy the stunning views from the top of the tower (if you dare to look down!), whilst raising money for Christian Aid
Pupils Have a Growing Interest In Local Food
Pupils from Northwood Primary School in East Cowes have been given the tools to grow their own food with a donation by The Southern Co-operative.
