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HOVERTRAVEL ADDS TO MORNING PEAK SERVICES

February 1, 2012

Hovertravel is adding the 8:30am hovercraft service from Ryde to Portsmouth due to popular commuter demand. Neil Chapman, managing director of Hovertravel, said:  “We are always listening to the needs of customers so we can ensure that our services suit their schedules. Feedback over the last month has revealed that an extra service during the [...]

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There’s more to Action Stations than you think…

January 10, 2012

There’s more to Action Stations than you think… Action Stations at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is now offering special interest tours focusing on the fascinating history of the historic building, Boathouse No. 6. Lasting approximately two hours, the tours focus on the history of Boathouse No.6, from construction in 1848 until the installation of the present [...]

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Christmas holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

December 15, 2011

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard has everything to keep you entertained this Winter Christmas holidays at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Saturday 17th December 2011 to Sunday 1st January 2012 will offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to enjoy a day out with indoor activities for those cold winter days. Visitors can take shelter below decks and discover history [...]

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2 Family Tickets to be won for the ‘Santa Special’ at Isle of Wight Steam Railway

November 24, 2011

2 Family Tickets to be won for the  ‘Santa Special’ at Isle of Wight Steam Railway Soak up the festive atmosphere at Havenstreet Station with a visit to Santa. Stroll through the sparkling Winter Wonderland before meeting Santa who’ll have a  gift for every child. Settle back and relax with a cosy ride on the [...]

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The Isle of Wight Karate and Self Defence Club

November 17, 2011

The Isle of Wight Karate and Self Defence club offers a wide range of classes for boys and girls. The beginner classes are designed to teach children simple discipline and karate skills. The weekly junior beginner classes (from 6 years old) are held every Tuesday 6-7pm and Saturday 10-11am or (from 13 years old) every [...]

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Hill Farm Stables great saving to be had !!!

November 17, 2011

Yeeha – fantastic 25% saving on a one hour horse riding lesson! The breathtaking scenery of West Wight is enough for anyone to jump on horseback and ride off into the countryside. Now you can with this great discounted deal from Hill Farm Stables – 60 minutes for just £18.75 per person, saving you a [...]

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!AT OSBORNE HOUSE CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

November 11, 2011

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!AT OSBORNE HOUSECHRISTMAS WEEKEND Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 November – 10am-4pm There’s twinkling lights, a camera obscura and more festive action in store than everbefore at this year’s popular annual Osborne House Victorian Christmas Weekend. Families can step into a camera obscura – a darkened room where the outside worldappears in full [...]

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Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Gardeners & Pruning Workshop

November 8, 2011

Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Meet the Gardeners & Pruning Workshop Tuesday 15 November10am-2pmAutumn is one of the busiest times in the gardening year but time spent onpruning is always worthwhile. Join Osborne’s head gardener for a hands on lookat the pruning methods used around the garden and dispel some of the myths [...]

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Wightliving

November 5, 2011

Wightliving* is an exciting new discount website offering the best the Isle of Wight has to offer. It is free to join and takes seconds to register at www.wightliving.co.uk to benefit from regular updates on our offers. Every few days we offer fantastic discounts across the board from luxury hotels and holiday lets to dining out, [...]

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Exclusive Hovertravel & Kings Theatre Deal – THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR – Sunday 16th October 12pm

October 5, 2011

Exclusive Hovertravel & Kings Theatre Deal – THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR – Sunday 16th October 12pm “The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon by award-winning children’s book illustrator and writer Eric Carle, beautifully told in this glowing stage adaptation with puppetry in black light. The Very Hungry Caterpillar follows the wonderful adventures [...]

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