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What to do this 1/2 term…….Hovertravel offer

May 26, 2010
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What to do this 1/2 term…….Hovertravel offer a year round passenger service across the Solent from Ryde on the Isle of Wight to Southsea in Portsmouth, with a crossing every 30 minutes and a journey which takes just under 10 minutes. If you’re travelling from the Island for a great day out, the D-Day Museum, [...]

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The new farm shop, ‘The Dairy Deli’ Shalfleet Isle of Wight

May 26, 2010
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In celebration of the recent opening of the new farm shop, ‘The Dairy Deli’ (located at the old Shalfleet Garage Site). Three Gates Farm were pleased to host a visit from over 40 pupils from Ryde School on Tuesday 25th May. The children enjoyed a range of activities during their day trip to the RSPCA [...]

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IW Steam Railway

May 26, 2010
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‘Pride & Joy’ – A Car Show with a Difference From a Model T Ford to ‘His & Hers’ Smart cars, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s first Pride & Joy show on Sunday 23rd May presented a wide range of much loved cars, all exhibited by their proud owners. On a warm and sunny [...]

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‘Best Foot 4Ward’ – a Nova Lifestyles Network Health and Lifestyle Day

May 13, 2010
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‘Best Foot 4Ward’  – a Nova Lifestyles Network Health and Lifestyle Day In support of Walk the Wight and the Island’s Walking Festival, Nova Lifestyles Network is holding their next Health and Lifestyle Day at the Riverside Centre, Newport on Saturday, May 15th from 1.00 – 4.00pm. With the RiverFest taking place close by at Medina [...]

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Go Wild in the Woods this May 1/2 term.

May 12, 2010
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Go Wild in the Woods Come and enjoy a fascinating day in the life of the woodland of Firestone Copse during the spring half-term holidays on Wednesday 2 June. Set your alarm clocks early as the day begins at 5am with a dawn chorus walk followed by lots of other great wildlife activities throughout the [...]

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Children discovering nature at their own pace.

May 12, 2010
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Children discovering nature at their own pace. Naturezones is run at a ten acre site consisting of wildflower meadows and native woodland at Blackwater. It is a great venue for children to become Nature Detectives. The Wildlife Education Centre was set up by Angela Hewitt and her husband three years ago with the help of [...]

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The 2010 Robin Hill Garden Show

May 6, 2010
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The 2010 Robin Hill Garden Show generated an exceptional level of support with crowds of over 8,000 people. The Show’s return to the Gardening Calendar (after a year’s break due to ground conditions after 2008’s wet Bestival) drew stall holders from all over the UK. The Floral Marquee bursting with stunning colours, hues and aromas [...]

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Shark Week at Blue Reef in Southsea

May 5, 2010
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1/2 term This maybe be good Shark Week June (Whitsun Half Term) Despite their reputation as man-eaters, sharks worldwide are under increasing threat fromus. Learn all about the secret world of these amazing creatures and what we can do to helpprotect them in the wild. Regular talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the week. www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

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

April 29, 2010
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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

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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