Ventnor

Community Forums For Wroxall and Upper Ventnor

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Community, Consultation, Government, News, Ventnor

Police officers and partner organisations are asking residents to continue playing an important part in keeping the Isle of Wight a safe place to live. Residents are being invited to attend two Community Engagement Forums that will be held for the Upper Ventnor and Wroxall areas next week…



Unique Plant Blooms On Isle Of Wight

Aug 19th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Council, Environment, Events, Isle of Wight, Lead, News, Ventnor

A plant that very rarely flowers outside of its native country has bloomed on the Island. Horticulturists at Ventnor Botanic Garden have witnessed the King Protea flower for the first time on the Isle of Wight…



Comic Jazz Lifts Ventnor Carnival Spirits

Aug 17th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson | Category: Carnival, Entertainment, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, Lifestyle, News, Review, Ventnor

Last night Ventnor witnessed an illuminating spectacle to herald the end of its annual carnival week. While wind and rain on Wednesday, forced celebrations indoors, last night there was no rain on the parade. Photo galleries now online…



Playground Fun @ Winter Gardens

Aug 17th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Citizen Media, Consultation, Environment, Funding, Isle of Wight Event News, News, Ventnor

Today sees a Playground Presentation Fun Day taking place at Ventnor Winter Gardens.  The Fun Day venue is in the Foyer, between 11.30am to 4pm and will include: face painting, lucky dip, toys books, jumble, raffle and balloon race.
The event has been organised for the Ventnor community to raise awareness of the proposed Sea Breeze Children’s [...]



Island Tribute To Brenda Lawson

Aug 14th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Carnival, Community, Isle of Wight, News, Ventnor

Sad news to reach our news desk: Former Isle of Wight councillor and long-serving public figure Brenda Lawson, died on Wednesday. Her passing took place on the day of Ventnor Carnival of which she strived to help for many years…



Ventnor Carnival Week

Aug 10th, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Carnival, Events, Isle of Wight Event News, News, Ventnor

Ventnor Carnival Week kicks of today with a Barn Dance in the Winter Gardens. Community activities and entertainments include, baby competition, holiday princess, dog show, darts match, relay race and quiz as well as the childrens carnival on Wednesday afternoon and the main procession in the evening…



Vulcan Over Ventnor?

Aug 8th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Citizen Media, Isle of Wight Event News, Skandia Cowes Week, Ventnor

News Flash: Vulcan to the Sky Trust appear to have now rescheduled the XH558 for Friday. The Vulcan nuclear bomber was planning to appear over Cowes on Thursday but cancelled, due to technical problems. However those living in Ventnor, enjoyed an impromptu display along the coastline at about 7.30pm - 8.00pm…



Artistic Mural Brightens Ventnor Community

Jul 30th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Arts, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, Lifestyle, News, Ventnor

Ventnor Youth and Community Centre has been given a vibrant makeover thanks to community partnership…