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Shanklin couple on way to Albert Hall Remembrance

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Alec Penstone, aged 94 and his wife Gladys, who is 93, have something special to look forward to this weekend…

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Islander’s photo to star on National Trust’s handbook

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

A tranquil sunset photograph of the weathered pier over the saltmarsh at Newtown National Nature Reserve will be sent out…

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Library drop-in for budding authors

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Have you got a book in you? Have you ever dreamed of being a published author? Do you want to…

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Flu vaccines can save lives

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It is not just the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness; it also the season of coughs and colds and…

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Free cinema tickets for school children

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

The annual Into Film festival has begun, a national scheme to encourage children to watch, enjoy and even make their…

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Barefoot challenge for former Girlguide

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Girlguiding IW played host to one of Girlguiding’s national ambassadors with Anna McNuff’s visit to the Island. Anna is an…

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Next meeting for the Isle of Wight branch of the Royal Air Force Association

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The Isle of Wight branch of the Royal Air Force Association meets in the Riverside Centre, Newport on the second…

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The Force is strong for the Star Wars event of the year

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2019

Planning continues apace for the WightFibre Charity Premier release of Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker at Cineworld in…

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Southern Housing Group residents sowing the seeds of hope

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2019

Southern Housing Group residents are celebrating the official opening of a new garden within the grounds of the historic Quarr…

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Ghost Runners turn out in force despite weather

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2019

Nearly 200 intrepid runners took on a spooky charity fun run on a wet and blustery Friday evening (Nov 4)…

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New travel agency set up by Thomas Cook staff

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Former staff of Thomas Cook, which closed its Newport store when the travel giant went into liquidation on September 23,…

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Blood test event for men that could help save lives

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The IW Prostate Cancer Support Group with the Ryde Lions in partnership, recently organised their third PSA blood test event…

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New safe places scheme launched

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County Hall and all Isle of Wight Council leisure centres will form part of a network of Safe Places where…

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Sponsorship Scheme invites new applicants

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5, 2019

Sports and arts groups working with young people on the Isle of Wight are being invited to apply for travel…

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Southern Vectis offering free travel for armed forces personnel on Remembrance Sunday

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Southern Vectis is again marking Remembrance, by displaying poppies on its buses over the coming weeks. And the local bus…

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Hovertravel’s Winter timetable

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 4, 2019

Hovertravel’s Winter timetable came into force on Nov 1. Until March 31, 2020, the service will run half-hourly during the…

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