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FREE STONE MASONRY WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

July 23, 2010 Events

As part of a major project to restore parts of Ryde Cemetery, free masonry training sessions are being offered to Islanders. Two workshops will be held on three separate days in July at the cemetery on West Street in Ryde. The first, ‘An Introduction to Monumental Masonry’ will be held on 24 and 30 July. [...]

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No volcano in sight but plenty of steam at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

April 29, 2010 Days Out

Unlike the current news headlines, the effects of steam and travel are being celebrated at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and there will be no fear of being stranded from Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th May! Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s Celebration of Steam is a two day event, where visitors will be transported into the wonderful world of [...]

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Navy’s Smallest Vessel on View at Navy Days 2010!

April 19, 2010 Days Out

The Royal Navy’s smallest vessel has joined the growing list of ships lining up for Navy Days at Portsmouth Naval Base and Historic Dockyard this summer. Visitors can get a close-up look at inshore survey craft HMS Gleaner, which measures just 14.8m and has a crew of five, at the three day-event from July 30th. [...]

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Island MP speaks out against Budget failure

March 30, 2010 Business

In a speech to the House of Commons last night, Andrew Turner MP criticised the Budget, which sets out the Government’s plans for taxes and public spending. Mr Turnerreminded the Government that the British people, British business and International markets are all crying out for concrete plans to reduce Britain’s economic deficit. He expressed his concern [...]

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New Car-Free Scheme hopes to make the Isle of Wight a ‘greener’ place to visit.

March 29, 2010 Driving

New Car-Free Scheme hopes to make the Isle of Wight a ‘greener’ place to visit. The brand new Car-Free Scheme, is the brainchild of Lois Prior, co-founder of the Big Green Island Project Community Interest Company. Lois has spent many years working to ‘green’ the island’s tourism industry and was given the opportunity to spent [...]

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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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FREE Kids’ Art in the Galleries this season at Quay Arts!

January 20, 2010 Days Out

The Kids’ Art in the Galleries programme held at Quay Arts on Saturday mornings between 10am and noon is great fun for children aged 8 years+ and is now completely FREE! A different workshop each week, based on the Quay Arts’ current exhibition programme, led by our team of artist Gallery Educators. Programme details follow: [...]

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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 [...]

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Exclusive Weekend Offered For Fans Of Naval Novelist

November 12, 2009 Days Out

A lower gundeck dinner in HMS Victory, Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar, is the centrepiece of a weekend in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard devoted to the leading fictional chronicler of Nelson’s Navy, Patrick O’Brian. Brought to a new generation of fans by the film Master and Commander, starring Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany, Patrick [...]

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To War with a Paint Box Alan Morgan

October 8, 2009 Days Out

To War with a Paint Box Alan Morgan Rope Store Gallery, Quay Arts Fri 16 Oct – Sat 21 Nov 2009 Preview / Drinks Reception: Thu 15 Oct 6 – 8 pm All Welcome Island artist; Alan Morgan was an officer in 104 (Essex Yeomanry) Regiment Royal Horse Artillery serving in the Western Desert, Syria [...]

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The Wildlife Trust’s National Red Squirrel Week

October 8, 2009 Days Out

The Wildlife Trust’s National Red Squirrel Week 3 – 11 October 2009 You are invited to celebrate The Wildlife Trust’s National Red Squirrel Week at The Priory Bay Hotel during 3-11 October. Come and enjoy a little red squirrel watching within the hotel’s extensive grounds and learn more about these rare and beautiful creatures as [...]

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