SOUNDS OF CHRSTMAS TO RING OUT IN CHURCHES THANKS TO ABBEY BRASS CONCERTS
The sounds of Christmas will ring out at 3 Island churches in December thanks to a local brass band. Abbey Brass will perform Christmas-themed concerts at Newport Salvation Army Church on 6th December at 19:30, Wootton Methodist Church on 17th ...
Read moreDetails6-YEAR-OLD SKYLETTE REVEALED AS WINNER OF CHRISTMAS CARD COMPETITION
The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has announced the winner of the 2023 Christmas card design competition. Skylette, aged 6, will see her design of Carisbrooke Castle surrounded by a festive Christmas tree, a jolly snowman and snowfall ...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL BROWNIE UNIT HELP TO RAISE FUNDS IN BID TO SAVE GIRLGUIDING ACTIVITY CENTRE
St John's Church, Newport recently held a Christmas Angels Sale, with a local Brownie Unit and a charity group present at the event. Refreshments were served and stalls offered a good selection of items suitable for Christmas Gifts and more. ...
Read moreDetailsNEW CREW MEMBER HELPS LAUNCH LIFEBOAT CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
New Sandown & Shanklin Lifeboat crew member, Blossom Kelly (aged 21 weeks), helped launch the charity's annual Christmas fundraising event alongside Sandown Mayor Alex Lightfoot, councillors, crew members and festive fundraisers at the Broadway Centre last weekend (25th November). In ...
Read moreDetailsLIB DEM RAY THROWS HIS HAT INTO THE RING FOR VENTNOR AND ST LAWRENCE SEAT
Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats has announced a candidate in the party’s bid to fill an empty seat on the Isle of Wight Council. Throwing his hat into the ring, for Ventnor and St Lawrence, is Ray Harrington-Vail, formerly of the ...
Read moreDetailsVISIT ISLE OF WIGHT WELCOMES NEW CHAIR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A new Chair is set to bring a wealth of national tourism industry experience to the board of Visit Isle of Wight, the Island’s destination management/marketing organisation (DMO). Directors recently unanimously voted to appoint David Curtis-Brignell MBE as the new ...
Read moreDetailsPERFECT CHRISTMAS STOCKING FILLERS: SURF LESSONS IN NORTH CORNWALL
The search for excellent and unique items for Christmas always lights up at the approach of the festive season. However, in all the rush of giving presents, looking out for special memories and imaginative stocking filler presents is like a ...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL LAUNCHES SECTION 19 INVESTIGATION INTO OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER’S SEVERE FLOODING
An investigation into the severe flooding across many parts of the Island has been officially launched by the Isle of Wight Council. Flooding from Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran in October and November led to blocked roads and submerged properties ...
Read moreDetailsPOLICING PRECEPT COULD GO UP BY £15 FOR BAND D HOUSEHOLDS – ISLANDERS ASKED FOR THEIR VIEWS
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is calling on Isle of Wight residents to make sure they are part of the annual police budget precept conversation. The online survey is gathering views on whether there should be an increase in ...
Read moreDetailsOAKFIELD PRIMARY STILL ‘REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT’ SOME 10 YEARS AFTER LAST GOOD RATING
Oakfield Primary School in Ryde still requires improvement more than 10 years after it was last rated as 'good' by Ofsted. His Majesty's Inspectorate paid a 2-day visit to the school - located on the site of the former Bishop ...
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