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Wightliving – great offer with Hill farm Stables

November 18, 2011 Business

Yeeha – fantastic 25% saving on a one hour horse riding lesson! The breathtaking scenery of West Wight is enough for anyone to jump on horseback and ride off into the countryside. Now you can with this great discounted deal from Hill Farm Stables – 60 minutes for just £18.75 per person, saving you a [...]

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The Price Is Wight Offer A Wonderful Family Photoshoot Package

November 18, 2011 Business

Capture that special memory of a moment in time with our wonderful Family Photoshoot package – £27.50…that’s a saving of £72.50! Top photographer Debs Allan of http://debsallan.co.uk/ will spend one hour with you at an Island location of your choice. The package includes: * An Hour-long Family Photoshoot – at an IOW location chosen by you * [...]

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The Urban Wastelands Project at the Quay Arts Newport

November 17, 2011 Days Out

The Urban Wastelands Project: Day Bowman / Ian Knox / Transglobal Underground Sat 10 Dec 2011 – Sat 4 Feb 2012, The West Gallery, Quay Arts, Isle of Wight The Urban Wastelands Project is a collaboration of new work by British painter, Day Bowman, alongside award-winning film maker, Ian Knox, and music by internationally acclaimed [...]

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The Hairy Bikers Prepare For War On Board HMS Victory In Their Latest BBC Series

November 16, 2011 Events

The Hairy Bikers Prepare For War On Board HMS Victory In Their Latest BBC Series   The Hairy Bikers are back and they’re on a mission to prove that British food is the best in the world in their new BBC2 series, The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British, which will be on screens from Monday 14th November at [...]

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iPads in Education

November 12, 2011 Featured

iPads in Education The children in Year Two at Hordle Walhampton School have recently taken possession of a large set of iPads which they are using in class to both support their learning and to extend the curriculum. The new technology is already being used and enjoyed by the children in their maths, creative writing, [...]

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HOVERTRAVEL’S BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS

November 12, 2011 Business

HOVERTRAVEL’S BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, hosted the first ever book signing on 27 October onboard their hovercraft and in terminals with motoring journalist Ashley Hollebone, author of The Hovercraft Story. Ashley Hollebone travelled to and from Ryde and Southsea signing books and talking to passengers [...]

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Credit easing must be bold to ensure it helps small businesses

November 12, 2011 Business

Credit easing must be bold to ensure it helps small businesses The Government must be bold in its development of credit easing, ensuring that it is separate from the banks, affordable and available as soon as possible to help small businesses, says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Even though the banks have signed up [...]

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Wightliving now Launched on the Isle of Wight

October 13, 2011 Business

We all look for ways to save money, without compromising on the good life. Now a new island based discount website is making it easy for everyone. Officially launched last week, www.wightliving.co.uk is helping islanders and visitors, enjoy the best the island has to offer, while making huge savings along the way. Wightliving offers great [...]

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RF Engines nominated for Made By Britain Project

October 6, 2011 Business

RF Engines nominated for Made By Britain Project   The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, has nominated RF Engines Ltd for the Made By Britain project.   Last month Mr Turner sought suggestions from the public and the Island’s business community for suitable nominations to be put forward to represent the Island for the project.  It [...]

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Wightliving the island’s exciting new discount website

October 5, 2011 Business

Wightliving the island’s exciting new discount website offers you the very best handpicked offers with massive savings. How do you save money in 10 seconds? Well, here’s how: register your email address for free at www.wightliving.co.ouk. You’ll find something for everyone withWightliving from discounted places to stay to fabulous eating out, family entertainment, beauty, fitness, leisure, sports and [...]

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Equine Assisted Learning Centre Now On The Isle Of Wight.

October 5, 2011 Business

Bodster Equine Assisted Learning Centre a new business based at Aldermoor farm, Upton Road, Ryde. There is no riding involved but learners have experiences with horses, such as grooming, leading and taking part in team building exercises along with exercises such as choosing a horse to say hello to which allows learners to think about [...]

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Mayville High School in Southsea – Drop In Day 29th September.

September 28, 2011 Events

MAYVILLE:  THE SMALL SCHOOL WITH THE BIG HEART “One of the South’s best kept secret”, is how parents at Mayville high School in Southsea often refer to their school. Mr and Mrs Dean have three sons at Mayville. Mr Dean says, “It’s a school that looks after its pupils, and they in turn feel confident, [...]

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Meet The Archers at Priory Bay on the Isle of Wight.

September 28, 2011 Events

Meet The Archers at Priory Bay on 8 October 2011 A real treat for fans! Come and meet Brian Aldridge and Shula Lloyd (nee Archer) at Priory Bay on 8 October (7.30pm for 8pm – cost: £39.00 includes talk and three course dinner including coffee) – fresh from Ambridge! Well, Charles Collingwood and real-life wife [...]

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West Wight Sports Centre are recovering fom an epic weekend

September 28, 2011 Events

Staff, trustees and supporters at West Wight Sports Centre are recovering fom an epic weekend. 39 of them swam the Solent on Saturday and on Sunday over 300 took part in the annual West Wight Triathlon. Bill French, 68 from Brighstone trustee of the charity that runs the Centre was the  bravest – completing both [...]

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Ed Balls speech to Labour conference

September 27, 2011 Business

FSB Comments on: Statement of new regulation Ed Balls speech to Labour conference   Commenting on the new statement of regulation, published by Government today, which identifies which regulations are going to be implemented in the following six months as well as detailing the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’, Ken Moon, Chairman of the FSB’s Wessex Region, [...]

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The Family Directory has new ways in which to keep up to date with what’s going on The Isle of Wight

September 27, 2011 Featured

The Family Directory has new ways in which to keep up to date with what’s going on The Isle of Wight. As well as our and magazine, we are on Facebook and Twitter. So please do Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @ Familydirectory and you will be updated with local offers and [...]

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