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LOTS OF LOTS FOR CHARITY

Richard Wright — 2008-05-09T15:11:15+01:00

GLITTERING lots raising cash for charity will precede Tuesday’s auction at Shanklin Auction Rooms.
The sale, which starts at 10.30am, includes the star lot of racing for two on a 68ft yacht during Cowes Week, supplied by Ondeck. 2008-05-09T15:11:15+01:00 2008-05-09T15:42:28+01:00 Karen Eeles, from Earl Mountbatten Hospice, and Mark Mahoney, from ITS with two of the lots to be auctioned on Tuesday, an England football shirt signed by Ian Wright and a day's classic car hire supplied by Wight Classics. Picture by LAURA HOLME. Charity auction for Earl Mountbatten Hospice at Shanklin Auction Rooms. LOTS OF LOTS FOR CHARITY http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/LOTS_OF_LOTS_FOR_CHARITY.aspx GLITTERING lots raising cash for charity will precede Tuesday’s auction at Shanklin Auction Rooms.
The sale, which starts at 10.30am, includes the star lot of racing for two on a 68ft yacht during Cowes Week, supplied by Ondeck.

PRISON FOR DEATH-CRASH DRIVER

County Press Reporter — 2008-05-09T15:13:18+01:00

A TOTLAND woman has been jailed for a driving error which killed a teenage motorcyclist.
Rachael Simmonds, 23, of Hurst View Point, Totland Bay, was driving along the Newport to Freshwater middle road on July 8 last year when she pulled out to overtake a car and collided head on with an oncoming motorbike, being ridden by 17-year-old Tom Rees, of Newport.
His family was in court today (Friday) when Simmonds was jailed for eight months and banned from driving for two years. 2008-05-09T15:13:18+01:00 2008-05-09T15:23:25+01:00 Rachael Simmonds jailed for eight months and banned from driving for two years after a driving error caused the death of Tom Rees. PRISON FOR DEATH-CRASH DRIVER http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/PRISON_FOR_DEATH-CRASH_DRIVER.aspx A TOTLAND woman has been jailed for a driving error which killed a teenage motorcyclist.
Rachael Simmonds, 23, of Hurst View Point, Totland Bay, was driving along the Newport to Freshwater middle road on July 8 last year when she pulled out to overtake a car and collided head on with an oncoming motorbike, being ridden by 17-year-old Tom Rees, of Newport.
His family was in court today (Friday) when Simmonds was jailed for eight months and banned from driving for two years.

LUCCOMBE DEAD MAN NAMED

Jon Moreno — 2008-05-09T15:05:22+01:00

THE man found hanging in woods at Luccombe yesterday afternoon (Thursday) was James Thomas Hayward, 21, of Shanklin.
Coastguards, cliff rescue teams and emergency services were called to a wooded area near Smugglers Haven, Luccombe Chine, at around 2pm. 2008-05-09T15:05:22+01:00 2008-05-09T15:05:29+01:00 Man found hanging in Luccombe woods named as Thomas Hayward of Shanklin. LUCCOMBE DEAD MAN NAMED http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/LUCCOMBE_DEAD_MAN_NAMED.aspx THE man found hanging in woods at Luccombe yesterday afternoon (Thursday) was James Thomas Hayward, 21, of Shanklin.
Coastguards, cliff rescue teams and emergency services were called to a wooded area near Smugglers Haven, Luccombe Chine, at around 2pm.

ISLAND WISHES MUMS ALL THE BREAST

Lori Little — 2008-05-09T14:50:19+01:00

AROUND 60 businesses and organisations are leading the way as the Island’s breastfeeding-friendly venues.
The IW National Childbirth Trust (NCT) recently launched a campaign to promote wider acceptance of breastfeeding in public and has published an initial list of places where mothers can breast feed. 2008-05-09T14:50:19+01:00 2008-05-09T14:55:06+01:00 The Island is more breast-feeding friendly than ever before and a new campaign is highlighting the fact. Pictured are, from left, Jane Barrett-Bellingham of the National Childbirth Trust, head of midwifery at St Mary’s, Annie Hunter, and Carla Bradshaw, of the NCT.Picture by JENNIFER BURTON. Isle of Wight businesses and organisations becoming breastfeeding-friendly venues. The IW National Childbirth Trust (NCT) campaign. ISLAND WISHES MUMS ALL THE BREAST http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/ISLAND_WISHES_MUMS_ALL_THE_BREAST.aspx AROUND 60 businesses and organisations are leading the way as the Island’s breastfeeding-friendly venues.
The IW National Childbirth Trust (NCT) recently launched a campaign to promote wider acceptance of breastfeeding in public and has published an initial list of places where mothers can breast feed.

CAN YOU DRIVE FOR THE HOSPICE?

Emily Pearce — 2008-05-09T14:51:57+01:00

THE Earl Mountbatten Hospice has been forced to cancel patient appointments due to a desperate shortage of drivers.
It has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers who could spare a couple of hours each week driving patients to and from the hospice’s day care unit. 2008-05-09T14:51:57+01:00 2008-05-09T14:53:53+01:00 Earl Mountbatten Hospice forced to cancel patient appointments due to shortage in volunteer drivers. CAN YOU DRIVE FOR THE HOSPICE? http://www.iwcp.co.uk/News/CAN_YOU_DRIVE_FOR_THE_HOSPICE_1.aspx THE Earl Mountbatten Hospice has been forced to cancel patient appointments due to a desperate shortage of drivers.
It has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers who could spare a couple of hours each week driving patients to and from the hospice’s day care unit.

JAZZ MAN DRUMS UP HOSPICE CASH

Emily Pearce — 2008-05-09T11:10:57+01:00

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A CHARITY concert in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice has raised £2,500. 2008-05-09T11:10:57+01:00 2008-05-09T11:18:45+01:00 Jack Botha, from Ventnor Middle School, getting a few tips from top jazz drummer Arthor von Blomberg, at the Medina Theatre workshop. Picture by PETER BOAM. Gene Krupa Orchestra' Arthor von Blomberg hosted a workshop for talented young musicians at Medina Theatre. JAZZ MAN DRUMS UP HOSPICE CASH http://www.iwcp.co.uk/Entertainment/Music/JAZZ_MAN_DRUMS_UP_HOSPICE_CASH.aspx MUSIC
A CHARITY concert in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice has raised £2,500.

CHILDREN`S CHARITY CONCERT

Jon Moreno — 2008-05-09T11:16:47+01:00

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SONG, dance and magic was the focus of The Children’s Society sixth annual concert last month.
The concert, at Ryde United Reformed Church, featured performances from The Select Singers, the Boyle O’Dowda Irish Dancers and magician Brian Baffles. 2008-05-09T11:16:47+01:00 2008-05-09T11:17:28+01:00 Natalie Warner, left, and Bethan John singing. Picture by JENNIFER BURTON. The Children’s Society sixth annual concert with The Select Singers. CHILDREN`S CHARITY CONCERT http://www.iwcp.co.uk/Entertainment/Music/CHILDRENS_CHARITY_CONCERT_1.aspx MUSIC
SONG, dance and magic was the focus of The Children’s Society sixth annual concert last month.
The concert, at Ryde United Reformed Church, featured performances from The Select Singers, the Boyle O’Dowda Irish Dancers and magician Brian Baffles.

INDIE NIGHT AT RYDE CASTLE

Lori Little — 2008-05-09T11:15:26+01:00

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HUGO Frusslinky will headline the next indie music night organised by One Eyed Cat Records. 2008-05-09T11:15:26+01:00 2008-05-09T11:15:26+01:00 Hugo Frusslinky headline indie music night organised by One Eyed Cat Records. INDIE NIGHT AT RYDE CASTLE http://www.iwcp.co.uk/Entertainment/Music/INDIE_NIGHT_AT_RYDE_CASTLE.aspx MUSIC
HUGO Frusslinky will headline the next indie music night organised by One Eyed Cat Records.

QUARTET AT QUAY CAFE

County Press Reporter — 2008-05-09T11:07:47+01:00

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PIANIST Philip Clouts appears with his quartet tonight (Friday) at the Quay Arts’ Jazz Cafe. 2008-05-09T11:07:47+01:00 2008-05-09T11:07:47+01:00 Philip Clouts Quartet at Quay Arts. QUARTET AT QUAY CAFE http://www.iwcp.co.uk/Entertainment/Music/QUARTET_AT_QUAY_CAFE.aspx MUSIC
PIANIST Philip Clouts appears with his quartet tonight (Friday) at the Quay Arts’ Jazz Cafe.

NEW FOLK CLUB LAUNCHED

County Press Reporter — 2008-05-09T11:06:45+01:00

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A NEW folk night is being launched on Sunday at the Telecom Club, in Park Road, Ryde, by singer and guitarist Ali Pride. 2008-05-09T11:06:45+01:00 2008-05-09T11:06:45+01:00 New folk night at Telecom Club, Ryde. NEW FOLK CLUB LAUNCHED http://www.iwcp.co.uk/Entertainment/Music/NEW_FOLK_CLUB_LAUNCHED.aspx MUSIC
A NEW folk night is being launched on Sunday at the Telecom Club, in Park Road, Ryde, by singer and guitarist Ali Pride.