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HOVERTRAVEL ADDS TO MORNING PEAK SERVICES

February 1, 2012 Days Out

HOVERTRAVEL ADDS TO MORNING PEAK SERVICES   Hovertravel is adding the 8:30am hovercraft service from Ryde to Portsmouth due to popular commuter demand.   Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, said:  “We are always listening to the needs of customers so we can ensure that our services suit their schedules. Feedback over the last month [...]

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Small business confidence crashes at end of 2011

January 19, 2012 Business

Small business confidence crashes at end of 2011 Small business confidence plummeted in 2011 as businesses were hit by high inflation, rising utilities bills and reduced consumer spending power according to the latest findings from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) ‘Voice of Small Business’ Index. The Index, comprising some 1,600 responses from businesses across [...]

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Emmy Award-Winning Costumes from ‘the Tudors’ to go back on display at the Mary Rose Museum

January 19, 2012 Days Out

Emmy Award-Winning Costumes from ‘the Tudors’ to go back on display at the Mary Rose Museum   Friday 13th January to 15th April 2012 At the Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard   The Mary Rose Trust is delighted to again be able to display some of the costumes, which were worn during the final season of [...]

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High street banks price war

January 9, 2012 Business

High street banks price war  New switching bribes mean for the first time 5 banks have entered the fray The start of 2012 has seen three big high street banks launch new or boosted incentives, aimed at signing up customers. An unprecedented five have hardcore promotions vying for the coveted best-buy crown — including one [...]

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Drama Classes In Portsmouth Free Taster Class this January

January 4, 2012 Days Out

Act 1 Drama School – ‘Drama bringing ideas to life’At Act 1 Drama School we run classes on a Saturday morning for children between 4 to 12 years of age. Act 1 aims to help children express their individuality through drama. Having fun is vital. All the classes begin with drama games structured to release [...]

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has everything to keep you entertained this Winter

December 15, 2011 Days Out

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has everything to keep you entertained this Winter Christmas holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Saturday 17th December 2011 to Sunday 1st January 2012 will offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy a day out with indoor activities for those cold winter days.   Visitors can take shelter below decks and discover history at [...]

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West Wight Sports Centre

December 15, 2011 Days Out

“Everyone at West Wight Sports Centre would like to wish you a very Happy Christmas and healthy 2012 – come and keep fit and have some fun with us over the Christmas period”Christmas Quiz Night. Monday 19th December from 1900. There’ll be mince pies and mulled wine and no doubt lots of laughs as our staff [...]

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Portas Review offers hope to England’s ailing high streets

December 15, 2011 Business

Portas Review offers hope to England’s ailing high streets The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has welcomed the findings in the Portas Review of the high streets and urges central and local Government to take action as soon as possible.   In its submission to Mary Portas, the FSB stated that the review offered the [...]

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HOVERTRAVEL GIVES DISCOUNT TO POMPEY FANS

December 15, 2011 Days Out

HOVERTRAVEL GIVES DISCOUNT TO POMPEY FANS Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent and to Fratton Park, is offering a 20% discount on standard day returns (adult & child) for all official members of the Isle of Wight Pompey FC Supporters club travelling over on match days. Loretta Lale, marketing manager [...]

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Hovertravel has great new theatre offers for this year’s panto season and beyond.

December 7, 2011 Days Out

LOVE THEATRE; LOVE HOVERTRAVEL Hovertravel has great new theatre offers for this year’s panto season and beyond. Loretta Lale, marketing manager for Hovertravel said: “Hovertravel has some amazing deals which combine the theatre with a great day out. Going to the theatre is a great way to take a break from the shopping rush and [...]

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Drama Classes for children in Southsea and Portsmouth

December 6, 2011 Featured

Act 1 Drama School – ‘Drama bringing ideas to life’At Act 1 Drama School we run classes on a Saturday morning for children between 4 to 12 years of age.       Act 1 aims to help children express their individuality through drama. Having fun is vital. All the classes begin with drama games [...]

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Pamela’s Swimming School Cowes Isle of Wight

November 21, 2011 Featured

Pamela’s Swimming School is a friendly, well established swimming school with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality lessons that see children gain in confidence and ability. Class sizes are small, typically between 4 and 6 children, and lessons run for half an hour. All teachers are experienced and fully qualified to ASA Level 2. One to one [...]

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The Earl Mountbatten Hospice 2012 Calendar

November 21, 2011 Charity

The Earl Mountbatten Hospice 2012 Calendar   The Earl Mountbatten Hospice is the only Hospice on the Island caring for over 1300 patients a year. In order to give this special care to our patients we have to raise over £2 million each year. We are continually fundraising and one way is by selling a [...]

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Personalised letter from Father Christmas or Santa

November 21, 2011 Featured

  Welcome to Snowy Letter From Santa Would your child or children ,nephew or niece, grandchild or any friend or family like a personalised letter from Father Christmas or Santa. Our Santa letters are made to a high standard using premium stationery which features our own exclusive Santa design; we have 3 types of letters to choose [...]

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Update for Hovertravel

November 20, 2011 Business

Hovertravel operations remain suspended today and tomorrow morning.   Hovertravel has arranged alternative travel for all of their customers.  All passengers with Season or Travel Cards and those with pre-paid tickets will be provided with a free of charge voucher from Hovertravel, which will enable them to travel on Wightlink services.  Hovertravel staff will be [...]

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Hovertravel have suspended hovercraft services

November 18, 2011 Business

Hovertravel can confirm that they have suspended hovercraft services with effect from 18:00 today Friday 18th November.   Following an issue with a propeller on the Solent Express Hovercraft on 30th October, further safety checks are to be undertaken to ensure the continued safety of Hovertravel’s fleet.   Hovertravel is working with the Maritime & [...]

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