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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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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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Cowes Chiropractic Clinic Isle of Wight

March 16, 2011 Health

Five Element Acupuncture is practiced by Martin Harley from the Cowes Chiropractic Clinic and is one of the oldest forms of acupuncture treatment, based on the laws of nature and the changing seasons. The ancient Chinese recognised that there were five seasons of the year to which they ascribed the elements of Wood, Fire, Earth, [...]

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Andrew Turner Tourism Strategy will Boost Island Economy

March 16, 2011 Business

MP – Tourism Strategy will Boost Island Economy The recent publication of the Government’s Tourism Strategy will free up local businesses from red tape and ensure the tourism industry is central to helping rebuild the UK economy according to Island MP Andrew Turner. The Government’s proposals include a consultation on moving the first Bank Holiday in May to create [...]

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40th Anniversary event At The Isle of Wight Steam Railway.

January 13, 2011 Days Out

23rd January – ‘The Last Train’ A 40th Anniversary event 40 years on … Join us as we recreate the last train from Newport – on foot! Enjoy a guided walk from the site of the old Newport railway station following the former trackbed to Wootton, then steam train to Havenstreet. Walkers will gather outside the [...]

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Father Christmas letters

November 29, 2010 Featured

Elfmade’s Father Christmas letters are so magical and authentic that there will be no doubt in your child’s mind that Father Christmas is real and watching over their every move. Each letter is uniquely hand written and illustrated using traditional inks on a beautifully authentic parchment. The letter comes in a luxury ivory envelope addressed [...]

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Seaview Wildlife Encounter wins the highest accolade!

November 4, 2010 Business

Best Tourism Experience of the Year 2010 Seaview Wildlife Encounter wins the highest accolade! The Park has been awarded Gold in the category ‘ Best Tourism Experience of the Year’ at the Beautiful South Awards for Excellence held at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey on Thursday October 21st, 2010. The annual awards, organised by Tourism South [...]

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Quay Arts is delighted to welcome the Nigel Price Organ Trio

October 29, 2010 Days Out

Quay Arts is delighted to welcome the Nigel Price Organ Trio to November’s Jazz Cafe, withthe skilful Price playing homage to Montgomery’s languid, bluesy style in the Anthony MinghellaTheatre on Fri 12 Nov at 8pm. Nigel is a well established member of the jazz community with a preference for the organ/drums/guitar combo, but his versatility [...]

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THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR HOVERING

October 21, 2010 Days Out

THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR HOVERING Walkers heading for the UK’s largest autumn walking weekend (Isle of Wight Walking Weekend 23-24 October) should step forward to Hovertravel. The hovercraft’s fast and frequent foot passenger service is ideal for serious ramblers as well as the more casual stroller, especially as the journey is less than 10 [...]

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NCT NEARLY NEW SALE Isle of Wight

October 7, 2010 Events

THREE LUCKY SHOPPERS WILL WIN NCT NEARLY NEW SALE BARGAIN-DASH, THIS WEEKEND Saturday 9 October sees the return of the NCT’s Autumn Nearly New Sale…with a twist. The Island branch of the parenting charity is running a competition for three lucky shoppers to win free entry to the sale of pre-loved baby, children’s and maternity clothes and equipment. The [...]

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Kumon maths and English: Free Trial until – 20 October

October 6, 2010 Featured

With the recent changes to education on the Isle of Wight, it’s time to see how you can support your child’s learning. And with a Kumon Free Trial round the corner, what could be a better way? Leading supplementary education provider Kumon can help your child to excel in maths and English by offering a [...]

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FLEX DANCEWEAR, SHANKLIN

September 28, 2010 Featured

FLEX DANCEWEAR, SHANKLIN The opening of a new dancewear shop in Shanklin means that specialist dance clothing,shoes and accessories are now available right here on the Island. Dancing, whether it’s for exercise, competition, performance or just for fun has never beenmore popular but until recently, people looking for a well stocked, specialist dancewearoutlet have had [...]

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The Owl and Monkey Haven

September 22, 2010 Days Out

The Owl and Monkey Haven nr Newport have had a good summer and the development continues with Several animal organisations throughout the UK getting in touch to see if theycan home more and more primates and owls. The Haven are now looking for Corporate Sponsorship to aid us meet the demand of animals in need [...]

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The ONEWIGHT campaign

August 26, 2010 Featured

The ONEWIGHT campaign is still out and about in force! This Saturday the campaign will be out and about in Lake, Sandown and Shanklin where campaigners will be obtaining signatures on paper petitions as well as on the banners that will be attached to the OneWight Campaign Bus! On Sunday, the campaign will be heading to Havenstreet Steam Show and [...]

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HOVERTRAVEL ENJOYS RECORD NUMBERS DURING THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL

June 17, 2010 Days Out

Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, saw an 8% increase in the number of passengers using their hovercraft, whilst putting on a HoverFest for people travelling to the Isle of Wight Festival. Neil Chapman, Managing Director of Hovertravel, said: “Hovertravel is a firm favourite with festival goers. This year we launched [...]

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LAUNCH OF FSB’s SMALL BUSINESS FRIENDLY AWARDS 2010

June 14, 2010 Business

LAUNCH OF FSB’s SMALL BUSINESS FRIENDLY AWARDS 2010 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has launched this year’s bid to find the best small business friendly initiatives undertaken by the region’s local authorities. The Small Business Friendly Awards 2010 has three categories and councils are being encouraged to [...]

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