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Artist’s Networking Evening

March 16, 2010 Events

Artist’s Networking Evening

Artist Networking Evening at Quay Arts – growing in popularity!

Thu 25 Mar 6 – 8pm Quay Arts, Rope Store Gallery

FREE Entry Free Glass of Wine

Guest Speaker: Stephen Brigdale

‘Framing A Practice’

Stephen Brigdale, Artist and Senior Lecturer in Photography & Visual Arts, Southampton Solent University will present work from his current practice. These new projects [...]

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Star Attractions Lined Up For Navy Days 2010!

February 18, 2010 Days Out

The Royal Navy’s two newest warships are set to be dazzling double act as the newest naval technology features alongside the historic prowess of the naval fleet of the past, including HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860, at this summer’s Navy Days event at Portsmouth Naval Base and Historic Dockyard.

The [...]

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The Utility Warehouse

January 29, 2010 Business

The Utility Warehouse provides over 300,000 customers throughout the UK with substantial savings on a wide range of utility services including home phone, mobile, broadband, gas and electricity. They provide their members with great value, great savings and the best possible customer service. Perhaps it’s not surprising that in a recent survey, over 94% of [...]

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Response to Bad Weather – ‘Too Slow’

January 20, 2010 Featured

Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has welcomed the relaxation in EU driving regulations for heavy duty vehicles but says the response to the extreme weather was ‘too slow’. The Department of Transport announced on Monday January 11th that bulk milk tankers, and those involved in the distribution of road salt, heating oil and animal feed [...]

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Your thoughts on the recent bad weather

January 15, 2010 Featured

How was it handled?

After the recent ice and snow, many of us Islanders have had time to reflect on how the cold snap affected our lives.

I was trapped in Shanklin for a few days and although it was at times frustrating, I did see a few examples of great community spirit.

I know that for many [...]

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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 which [...]

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30% discount on Barefoot Books but act fast!

December 13, 2009 Business

Lyn of Lyn’s Book Biz is delighted to announce that Barefoot Books are having an amazing 30% off sale but you will have to act fast as the discount is only available until 15th December. Visit Lyn’s Barefoot Book Site

Explore. Imagine. Create. Connect. Give Back. That’s what Barefoot Books is all about. It’s exploring [...]

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Christmas Card Winner

December 3, 2009 Featured

Island MP Andrew Turner has congratulated this year’s winner of his Christmas Card Design Competition whose design was selected from hundreds of entries by three independent judges.

The winning entry was from Maddy Squires, aged five from Gurnard Primary School on the theme of The Three Wise Men. She wins the main prize of a book [...]

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Ryde Festive Funday 5th December

December 3, 2009 Days Out

Fun day out this Saturday, Ryde Festive Funday on the 5th December starting from 10am all full day of events.Music, Face Painting, Carols Window Spot Com, Magic the Oyster Girls Christmas Shopping and lots more and not for getting the Lantern Parade. Try your hand at Bowling at LA Bowl.

Kids can bowl for just £2.00 [...]

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Get your copy now!The Rainbow Directory for Isle of Wight families

December 1, 2009 Days Out

The Rainbow Directory for Isle of Wight families offers you a quick and accessible reference guide to local information, services, products, ideas on what to do, where to go, all family related and child friendly, from babies to big kids. The directory is FREE and is distributed to nurseries, libraries shops, businesses, local attractions, and primary [...]

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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. [...]

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Christmas Gift for all the family!!

November 27, 2009 Seasonal

Not sure what to get for a Christmas present for Grandma, well look at this great offer from Riot Studios they have the perfect present. This great offer is not for long so book now in time for Christmas.

Take a look now www.riotstudios.co.uk

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A Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

November 25, 2009 Events

Start your festive season with a day out to A Victorian Festival of Christmas at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

The special 10th Anniversary event this year promises all of your festival favourites of the last decade with a host of Victorian entertainment and colourful characters, the largest Christmas market on the South Coast, and even more snow!

Tickets [...]

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Pond Action Day Seaclose park

November 12, 2009 Days Out

Help remove excessive pest vegetation and improve this habitat for wildlife…

Saturday November 14th 10am – Noon

Wear old clothing and stout boots or Wellingtons.

Children must be accompanied

Ensure that you do not harm wildlife by introducing goldfish or plants into the pond. To find out more about becoming a Pond Warden or [...]

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Santa Specials Isle of Wight Steam Railway

November 10, 2009 Days Out

Santa Specials

Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th, & Sunday 13th December and Daily 19th to 24th December

“My family and I travelled on the Santa Special and had one of the best days ever. Santa was fabulous and the staff were so warm and friendly it made everything perfect for my children and us.”

A [...]

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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Victorian Festival of Christmas

November 10, 2009 Days Out

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Victorian Festival of Christmas is a three day event, taking place on Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November. Visitors will be magically transported into a Dickensian-style bygone era of snowy white streets with a festive fairground and seasonal carols

Isle of Wight Residents Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has teamed up with Wightlink Ferries [...]

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