Charity

Isle of Wight Steam Railway to be in Televised Finals of The National Lottery Awards 2010

July 6, 2010 Business

Isle of Wight Steam Railway to be in Televised Finals of The National Lottery Awards 2010 Railway Project Tops ‘Best Heritage Projects’ Category! The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has won a place in the Final of the National Lottery Awards, and now goes through to the final round of voting with the chance of [...]

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The Ellen MacArthur Trust

February 25, 2010 Charity

The Ellen MacArthur Trust is a charity based on the IOW working with young people between 8 and 24, helping to rebuild their confidence after treatment for cancer and leukaemia. Established in 2003 by world-renowned yachtswoman and IOW resident Dame Ellen MacArthur, the Trust now welcomes young people from hospitals all over the country to [...]

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YMCA CELEBRATES NATIONAL STUDENT VOLUNTEERING WEEK IN STYLE

February 18, 2010 Charity

22nd – 28th Feb A pamper afternoon to make you feel better and help others National Student Volunteering Week 2010 takes place from 22 to 28 February, with events running nationwide across schools, colleges and universities. Isle of Wight College Students are getting on board at YMCA Isle of Wight Winchester House, putting their hair [...]

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Haiti Appeal Concert on The Isle of Wight.

January 29, 2010 Charity

The Haiti Appeal Concert will be an evening of live music and DJ’s at Cowes Yacht Haven Events Centre on Saturday evening, February 6th for a maximum of 1000 guests. The Haiti Appeal Concert – Isle of Wight has been created by Lee Taylor in association with Spencer Rigging Ltd to raise vital funding for [...]

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The Isle of Wight Schools Under 15′s football team, 10 hour football challenge as well as a Table Top Sale

January 27, 2010 Charity

The Isle of Wight Schools Under 15′s football team, made up of 17 boys from all 5 of the Island High Schools are competing in the Donosti Cup in San Sebastien in Spain in July. They are trying to raise funds to get there and on Tuesday 16th February, West Wight Sports Centre will be [...]

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30% discount sale extended – Save money & fundraise while Christmas shopping!

December 17, 2009 Business

Lyn of Lyn’s Book Biz is delighted to announce that Barefoot Books have extended their 30% off sale until 11 am on 22nd December. Not only that but if you place an order for £20+ you will get FREE post and packing and guaranteed delivery for Christmas. Lyn has also set up some virtual events [...]

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New autism website launched

December 3, 2009 Charity

The Isle of Wight branch of The National Autistic Society (NAS) has launched a new websiteto give help, advice and information to local families affected by autism. Visitors to the new website can find information about autism and details of what help and support is available in the local area. The new site contains all [...]

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Barefoot Books 20% off sale , just in time for Christmas.

November 27, 2009 Business

Lyn of Lyn’s Book Biz is delighted to announce that Barefoot Books are having a 20% off sale but you will have to act fast as the discount is only available until 30th November. Visit Lyn’s Barefoot Book Site Explore. Imagine. Create. Connect. Give Back. That’s what Barefoot Books is all about. It’s exploring other [...]

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Local parent hosts FestiviTea party for autism

November 24, 2009 Charity

< p align=”center”> Katie Mairis from Cowes is organising a FestiviTea party on Saturday 28th November 2009 at Cowes Baptist Church, Moorgreen Rd, Cowes to help raise funds for The Isle of Wight branch of the National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, and is inviting people to come [...]

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Isle of Wight Youth Concert Band

May 27, 2009 Charity

The next concert is at Rookley sports ground, and is called ‘Brass in the Park’ Sunday 7th June. Gates open at 1:30pm

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The Barely Born Appeal

April 2, 2009 Charity

WORK STARTS ON £1.5M NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PROJECT BARELY BORN APPEAL FUNDRAISING STEPPED UP The Barely Born Appeal, launched in late April 2008 to raise money to help provide a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the island’s sick babies, has something to celebrate. Work has now started on the Unit. Pamela George, [...]

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About Red Nose Day | Red Nose Day 09

March 14, 2009 Charity

About Red Nose Day Red Nose Day is, quite simply, a day like no other! We take some fantastic fundraising in schools, offices and homes across the land, mix it with the nation’s favourite celebrities getting up to all kinds of mischief, sprinkle a new Red Nose (or three!) across the entire UK and add [...]

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