Ventnor BlogVentnorBlog - It's not just about Ventnor! News from the Isle of Wight.Botanic Garden auction raises- September 27, 2008 Botanic Garden auction raises 837 for 20 items. Record 230 for single item an Agave attenuata.http://ventnorblog.com/botanic-garden-auction-raises/ Sudden Death Of Ryde Woman- September 27, 2008 As readers know, the news below is not the sort of thing that VentnorBlog normally reports, however we&8217;ve been led to believe that its relevance will become clear. Police have confirmed to VB that they were called to an address in Ryde, at 6:07pm on Wednesday to investigate a sudden death. A 37 year old woman was ...http://ventnorblog.com/sudden-death-of-ryde-woman/ UKSA: Young Island Mums Interview- September 27, 2008 Having carried out a two and a half week course at the UKSA sponsored by Liz Earle, we caught up with six young Mums from the Island, Candy; Emma; Sarah; Emma; Krisy and Kat to find out how their experience had been. During the course they got to try out Kayaking; Solo keel boating; surfing and ...http://ventnorblog.com/uksa-young-island-mums-interview/ Matthew Hill Still Missing: Can You Help- September 26, 2008 With a week passing since the disappearance of Newport man Matthew Hill, the Police are renewing their appeal for any information as to the 22 year olds whereabouts. Newport CID Detective Chief Inspector Clive Merrett said: Matt, although popular amongst his friends, can be a solitary person, and spends time in Parkhurst Forest, where he ...http://ventnorblog.com/matthew-hill-still-missing/ Ventnor Youth Centre Music Centre: Calling All Young Musicians- September 26, 2008 Did you know that there is somewhere special in Ventnor where you can go to record a demo, rehearse solo, with your band, or just have a go at messing around with music Well if you didn&8217;t, listen up because the Ventnor Youth Centre is just that place and everyone is welcome. Even if you have no ...http://ventnorblog.com/ventnor-youth-centre-music-centre-calling-all-young-musicians/ Indie Night Ventnor Winter Gardens- September 26, 2008 7, November 2008; 8:00 pm; Its been a long time coming but The Winter Gardens has finally got the wheels in motion to present a monthly local live rock and indie night, starting on FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER, mainly thanks to the Town Councils generosity in providing the funds to purchase a permanent house PA system. The opening bash promises to ...http://ventnorblog.com/indie-night-ventnor-winter-gardens/ The Big Draw: Experimental Drawing Workshop- September 26, 2008 16, October 2008; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. As part of the The Big Draw, why not explore and experiment with your eyes, hands, elbows and feet to create drawings and images that are truly inimitable Taking part at Quay Arts in Newport, during this one day workshop, artist Christopher Jenkins will encourage participants to liberate their drawing whilst developing draftsmanship. A great opportunity ...http://ventnorblog.com/the-big-draw-experimental-drawing-workshop/ Rowing Challenge for Cancer Charity- September 26, 2008 4, October 2008; News reaches us that a fundraising rowing marathon is being planned for Saturday 4th October. Yet to be fully confirmed, it is hoped that a team from the Newport Rowing Club will be battling against a team of Newport firemen in a simulated row around the Island, using rowing machines We understand that they will need ...http://ventnorblog.com/rowing-challenge-for-cancer-charity/ Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation: Cowes Concert Band Wins Grant- September 26, 2008 Great news for a community group on the Isle of Wight who have just been awarded 5,000 by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF). It&8217;s part of their Grassroots Grants project and the good news for other local groups is that there is still over 50,000 to distribute this year. Cowes Concert Band ...http://ventnorblog.com/hampshire-and-isle-of-wight-community-foundation-cowes-concert-band... Schools Reforms: Letter to Alex Moffatt- September 26, 2008 Many people have told VentnorBlog that they think the proposed changes to the schools is a done deal. Not so. As we&8217;re in the formal consultation period, comments that are made now have to be taken account of by those making the decisions. Not only that, but the decision-makers have to show that they&8217;ve been ...http://ventnorblog.com/schools-reforms-letter-to-alex-moffatt/ |