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SEE THE ISLAND'S ATTRACTIONS FOR FREE!

SEE THE ISLAND'S ATTRACTIONS FOR FREE!
Isle of Wight Steam Railway is taking part.
808 September 2008 -

It's a once-a-year opportunity to visit some of the Island's best-loved attractions for free!

Heritage Open Days take place between 11 and 14 September

42 YEARS OF SERVICE IN YARMOUTH HARBOUR

42 YEARS OF SERVICE IN YARMOUTH HARBOUR
Retiring Bryn (left) and John (right).
606 September 2008 - It’s time to say goodbye and thanks for all the hard work to Yarmouth’s Deputy Harbour Master and Maintenance Operator.

FUTURE OF EAST COWES REGENERATION SCHEME UNCERTAIN

505 September 2008 -

Work will continue to regenerate East Cowes, even though developer David Wilson Homes has pulled out of the project.  That's according to English Partnerships. 

September

Monthly Comment

By IW Beacon
Welcome to this month's edition of the Newport Beacon. As the colder months approach we are all wondering about our fuel bills. The recent price rises are bound to continue as demand for fuel grows and the reserves of fossil fuels are inevitably exhausted.
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Calendar Image Monday 8th September 2008
Line Dancing for Beginners - Newchurch
Calendar Image Monday 8th September 2008
Line Dancing for Beginners - Newchurch
Calendar Image Monday 8th September 2008
Freshwater & Totland Conservatives Committee Meeting - Totland
Calendar Image Monday 8th September 2008
Newchurch Male Voice Choir Charity Concert - Shanklin
Calendar Image Tuesday 9th September 2008
IOW Branch of Carers - Freshwater
Today's Weather Fair Temp: 16.0° C
buying, finance, island home, equity release
Lucky Numbers Competition
Real Island Food Company