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Merry Titchmarsh On Wight

Nov 23rd, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Advertising, Charity, Christmas, Events, Isle of Wight, Lead, People

Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Alan Titchmarsh will be hosting his very own ‘Merry Titchmarsh’ at Medina Theatre on 5th December. Alans’ one man show will include stories, music and poetry, all with a Christmas theme…



Island Marks Ark & Dove 375th Anniversary

Nov 21st, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Entertainment, Features, History, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

Events took place in Cowes to mark the 375th anniversary of a brave group of pioneers who left the Isle of Wight and set sail on The Ark and The Dove….



Wight Royal Christmas

Nov 21st, 2008 | By Gill Buttwell | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Entertainment, Features, History, Isle of Wight, Lead, Lifestyle, News

Share A Victorian Christmas At Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Osborne House offers a glimpse of what Christmas was like in the 19th century, featuring everything from traditional trees to Dickensian characters. View photos…



Isle of Wight MP An ‘Inspiration To Thousands’

Nov 20th, 2008 | By Laura Gardiner | Category: Citizen Media, Features, Government, Health, Island MP, Isle of Wight, Lead, Lifestyle, News

MPs of all parties paid tribute to Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, in a recent debate about Government policy on Stroke Patients. Following Mr Turner’s personal speech, his contribution was labelled as a “moving and effective testimony”…



Isle of Wight ‘Eco-Loos’ Get National Recognition

Nov 19th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Awards, Eco Island, Environment, Features, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

Quite appropriate news for World Toilet Day: Two new Isle of Wight Council built eco-toilets have been given a plush four-star rating in the National Loo of the Year Awards. Eco Loo’s at Brading and Yaverland (pictured)…



New Local & European Election Dates 2009

Nov 18th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Council, Elections, Features, Government, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

Next year voters on the Isle of Wight will only need to visit the polling station once instead of twice within a four week period. Parliament has agreed that the local elections should be moved from 7th May to the date of the European elections, scheduled for 4th June 2009…



Photographic Memories Captured On Wight

Nov 17th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Arts, Charity, Community, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, In The News, Lead, Lifestyle, Photography

An Isle of Wight photography project has captured priceless pictures for South Wight sheltered housing residents, with a little help from Southern Water. Independent Arts held digital photography sessions…



Cowes Concert Band Get Smart With £5k Grant

Nov 17th, 2008 | By Simon Smith | Category: Awards, Community, Funding, Isle of Wight, Lead, Music, News, People

An Isle of Wight brass band is celebrating a £5,000 grant for new uniforms. The 27 musicians of Cowes Concert band will be kitted out in traditional-style jackets thanks to the award from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation, an independent charitable trust…