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West Wight Sports Centre school holiday activities programme on the Isle of Wight

August 20, 2011

West Wight Sports Centre school holiday activities programme starts on July 25th. Throughout the summer swimming is free of charge to Island Resident children.There are also intensive swimming lessons each week - this is an ideal way to give your child a head start in swimming before starting school lessons. We also provide parent and baby and [...]

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Family based exhibition this Summer at the Quay Arts

August 20, 2011

Peter Slight and Sarah Shaw from Worthing bring a fun, family based exhibition of quirky, curious, mixed media models, paper engineered pictures and embellished photographs all inspired by nature and British wildlife to Quay Arts’ Rope Store Gallery. Peter’s images are heavily influenced by folk tales and fables which give a strong narrative feel. His style [...]

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Try Fishing for FREE this Sunday with – Wight Fishing .

August 13, 2011

Try Fishing for FREE this Sunday with – Wight Fishing .It is FREE to take part in the event and no rod license is required to fish on the day. They encourage everyone to take part and welcome anyone who is interested no matter what their age or ability.Nettlecombe Farm on Sunday 14th August 10am [...]

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Another Reason to Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard This Summer

August 12, 2011

Visitors looking for a top quality tourist attraction this Summer, need look no further than Portsmouth Historic Dockyard as it has just been awarded VisitEngland’s accreditation of ‘Quality Assured Visitor Attraction’. The assessment was carried out earlier in the year under the current guidelines of the Visitor Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS) and was deemed to [...]

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Family Magazine for parents on the Isle of Wight

August 12, 2011

Family magazine for parents on the Isle of Wight  summer issue is free if you don’t have a copy  of The Family Directory for the IOW then please contact us . The magazine is  full of local information . For your FREE copy please email us  , you don’t have to live here as we [...]

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Chessell Pottery this summer !

July 20, 2011

PIRATES AND PRINCESSES Monday 25th July – Friday 2nd September This summer at Chessell Pottery we will be celebrating the fairytale world of Pirates and Princesses. Join in the fun and have a go at making your own Pirate or Princess inspired pottery designs with the children this summer. Our easy-to-use decorating sponges include crowns, [...]

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Goodleaf Tree Climbing Isle of Wight

July 12, 2011

Go wild in the great outdoors this summer with Goodleaf Tree Climbing!Funded by the government’s Short Breaks programme Goodleaf are runningtree climbing sessions and bushcraft days for children and young people withdisabilities on the Island.Tree climbing takes you into the canopy of an ancient oak tree climb usingropes and harness. If you’re less mobile we [...]

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15 Family Tickets to be won for the ‘Jay Miller Circus’ this Summer on the Isle of Wight

July 9, 2011

15 Family Tickets to be won for the ‘Jay Miller Circus’ this Summer. Jay Millers 2011 Circus production is presented by a young & dynamic new Ringmaster to the Circus world, Mr ROSS FARRER, who brings an individual & energetic approach with him to our Circus presentation. Among this years talent, from the Capital City of [...]

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1/2 term with National Trust Isle of Wight

May 26, 2011

Family events at Island National Trust places this half term holiday begin with a Magical Punch & Judy Show at Mottistone Manor Garden on Tuesday 31 May. At 11.30am island magician David Randini will be performing his traditional show suitable for all ages. The show lasts about 30 minutes and as it takes place in [...]

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1/2 term With Fired Art Ceramic Cafe & The Bead Shop Ryde

May 26, 2011

Fired Art Ceramic Cafe in Ryde now has a new Bead Shop, so you can come and design and paint your own piece of china, or choose from our gorgeous selection of beads and findings to make your own jewellery, with as much help and advice on hand as you may wish!The Bead Shop also offers jewellery making parties and [...]

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