Web Links

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Action on Health injustice
Forum for complaints of health injustice
http://healthinjustice.proboards.com/index.cgi

Activ Isle of Wight
Local businesses website supporting the Island's hospice
http://www.activisleofwight.com/

Arts on the IW
Central information point about the arts on the Island.
http://www.isleofwight-arts.co.uk/

Astronomy
Vectis Astronomical Society
www.wightastronomy.org/

Back of the Wight
Website dedicated to the lifeboat crews of Atherfield, Brighstone and Brooke Stations of the RNLI from 1860 to 1937
http://backofthewight.co.uk

Beresford's Barbershop
Information and history on the Island's longest-established barbershop group
http://www.beresfordsbarbershop.co.uk

Brading Haven Yacht Club
A club for sailing and yachting on the Isle of Wight
http://www.bhyc.org.uk

Brading Online
Attractions and events in this historic Island town
http://www.brading.co.uk

Breastfeeding
National Childbirth Trust, Isle of Wight
http://www.iownct.free-online.co.uk/
Breastfeeding-friendly Island venues

Chale Online
Guide to village history, attractions and community
http://www.chale.org.uk

Chernobyl Children Life Line – Island Hosts Link.
www.ccll.org.uk/islandhosts

Chlamydia information line
Information on this common sexually-transmitted infection on 0845 050 9530, or online at:
http://www.ruthe1.co.uk/

Community Spirited
Community care and help, plus charity fundraising
http://www.communityspirited.com/

Cowes Harbour Commission
Focus on the 'home of world yachting'
http://www.cowes.co.uk

Cricket Brading
The online home of Brading CC
http://www.cricketbrading.co.uk/

Cyclewight
Island cycle campaigning group
http://www.cyclewight.org.uk

Diversi-TIES
Diversi-TIES is a group which aim to remove or overcome the many barriers which disable people with a physical disability and/or sensory impairment
http://diversi-ties.webs.com/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&gid=258295224161

GoWight
Isle of Wight accommodation, attractions and events
http://www.gowight.com/

GreenGoldFish.com
Isle of Wight Youth Trust website with useful resources and information for young people on the Island
http://www.greengoldfish.com/

Hampshire FA
Football governing body
http://www.hampshirefa.com/

High Adventure Hang-gliding and Paragliding
Island centre for air adventure sports
http://www.high-adventure.uk.com

Hovercraft of the 1960s
Pictures and information for enthusiasts
http://www.members.lycos.co.uk/bartieshover

Image Films
Island memories on DVD and digital film conversion
http://www.imagefilms.net

Island Football
Dedicated Island football website
http://www.islandfootball.co.uk

Island recycling
Details of the IW Council schemes
http://www.iwight.com/recycling

Isle of Wight Views Select
Forum for discussion of local and national issues
http://www.geocities.com/isleofwightviewsselect/index.html

Island Volunteers
Co-ordinating voluntary efforts
http://www.islandvolunteers.org

isleofwight.com
Holiday visitor accommodation and information
http://www.isleofwight.com

Isle of Wight Fishing
Freshwater and sea angling on and around the Island
http://www.isleofwight-fishing.com

Island postcards
Old postcards of the Isle of Wight
www.members.lycos.co.uk/bartie

Isle of Wight Babies forum
Forum for Island mums and dads to meet and chat online
www.iowbabies.co.uk

Isle of Wight Bus Museum
Showcase for the Island's transport heritage
www.iowbusmuseum.org.uk/

Isle of Wight College
Centre of further education on the Island
http://www.iwightc.ac.uk

Isle of Wight County Badminton Association
Main Island body for the sport
http://www.wightbadminton.co.uk/

Isle of Wight Digital Imaging Group (IWDIG)
Weekly meetings and online forum to support and encourage all involved in photography and digital imaging.
www.iwdig.org.uk
www.digitalfoyer.co.uk

Isle of Wight Discussion Forum
A place where Islanders can have their say
http://www.isleofwightforum.co.uk/

Isle of Wight Family History Society
Society for those wishing to trace their ancestors
http://www.isle-of-wight-fhs.co.uk

Isle of Wight Homes
Internet-based estate agency for the Island, selling agents for IW properties only
http://www.isleofwighthomes.com

Isle of Wight Info
Information for visitors to the Island
http://www.wightinfo.com

Isle of Wight Parenting Forum
Parenting Forum Run by Parents, for Parents. Just for Families on the Isle
of Wight.
http://www.iowparents.co.uk

Isle of Wight Parents Action Group
Concerned and campaigning Island parents
http://www.geocities.com/iwpag1/iwpag1.html

Isle of Wight Society for the Blind
Island group working for the blind and visually impaired
http://www.iwsightconcern.org.uk

Isle of Wight Steam Railway
The Island's working preserved steam branch line
http://www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

Isle of Wight Surf Club
IW surfing enthusiasts' group
http://www.isleofwightsurfclub.net

Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre
Volunteering opportunities on the Isle of Wight plus lots of advice on getting involved.
www.iwvolunteer.org

Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
The UK's largest walking festival.
http://www.isleofwightwalkingfestival.co.uk/

IW Chamber of Commerce & Industry
At the hub of Island business
http://www.iwchamber.co.uk

IW Council
The Island's governing unitary authority
http://www.iwight.com/

IW Fairtrade Forum
The Island campaign for fairtrade status
http://www.iwff.org.uk/

IW Healthcare NHS Trust
Information and news on Island healthcare matters
http://www.iwhealthcare.org.uk

IW Industrial Archaeology Society
Researching the Island's industrial past
http://freespace.virgin.net/roger.hewitt/iwias/home.htm

IW Radio
The Island's own radio station on the web
http://www.iwradio.co.uk

IW Tourism
Official tourist guide to the Island
http://www.islandbreaks.co.uk

Kickboxing and karate
Based in Ryde
http://www.freewebs.com/martialarts4all

Medina Valley Centre
Outdoor education centre
http://www.medinavalleycentre.org.uk

Mas Fusion Community Carnival Group
Voluntary family orientated community carnival group
http://www.masfusion.co.uk

Mountalifan Riding School
Horse riding
http://www.mountalifan.com

National Blood Service
is looking for new donors in the lead up to the flu season.
To find your local session and book an appointment call 0300 123 23 23 qoting R21 or visit www.blood.co.uk

NetGuides
Guide to the Island and accommodation
http://www.netguides.co.uk

Northwood village
Community website providing news, information and events
www.northwoodvillage.org.uk

Northwood House Charitable Trust
www.northwoodhouse.org

Northwood Primary School
News, diary, history and information
www.northwoodpri.co.uk

Paranormal research
Paranormal research team website
http://www.paranormalresearchteam.com/

Paths of the Isle of Wight
Guidance for those cycling or walking on the Island
http://www.iw-paths.cjb.net

Royal Victoria Yacht Club
A friendly and welcoming family club with cruising and racing for all.
http://www.rvyc.net

Ryde Carnival Association
Grand summer revels in Ryde and around the Island
www.rydecarnival.co.uk

Ryde Chorus
Charitable-status Island choir
www.rydechorus.org.uk

Ryde Harriers
Official website of the Ryde running group
http://www.rydeharriers.co.uk/

RydeKings
Ryde badminton club
http://www.rydekings.com/news.php

Ryde Right
Motorcycle training
http://www.ryderight.com

St John Ambulance
Voluntary first aid services, ambulance transport and training services
http://www.sja.org.uk/isleofwight

Sandown Carnival
Website on one of the biggest carnivals on the island
www.sandowncarnival.com

School:
Ryde High School
http://www.rydehigh.iow.sch.uk

School:
Chale CE Primary School
http://www.chalecepri.iow.sch.uk

School:
Downside Middle School
http://www.dms.iow.sch.uk

School:
Ryde School
http://www.rydeschool.org.uk

Shanklin Town Brass Band
Community organisation dedicated to teaching and performing brass music across the Island.
http://www.shanklintownbrassband.org.uk/

skynet.365.com
Music portal and internet radio for the Isle of Wight
http://www.skynet365.com

Solent Rescue
Independent lifeboat rescue charity serving The Solent area
http://www.solent-rescue.org.uk

Southern Vectis
Island buses, travel and timetable information
http://www.islandbuses.info

St Cecilia's Abbey
An online guide to the Ryde Abbey
http://www.stceciliasabbey.org.uk

St Lawrence
St Lawrence Community Association aims to promote the village and community spirit
http://www.stlawrenceiow.co.uk

Standards Not Tiers
Education campaign group
http://www.yourschoolneedsyou.com

Student Health Advisers Group
Advice for students on health-related issues
http://www.shag.org.uk

The Isle of Wight Index
Links include business and accommodation
http://www.isleofwight.uk.com

The Westerly Owners Association
Online home of owners of Westerly boats
http://www.westerly-owners.co.uk

Vernon Square Preservation Society
Caring for a green oasis of calm in the centre of Ryde
http://www.vernonsquare.co.uk

Ventnor Football Club
http://www.ventnorfc.com/

Ventnor Town Council
Gateway to this popular Island resort
http://www.ventnortowncouncil.org.uk

Ventnor Blog
What's going on in the town's community, plus comment and fun
http://ventnorblog.com/

Ventnor Botanic Garden
Showpiece of the Garden Isle
http://www.botanic.co.uk

Ventnor Carnival
http://www.ventnorcarnival.org.uk/

Ventnor Online
The Island's Victorian collectors' centre
http://www.ventnor-iw.co.uk

Walk the Wight
Annual charity event in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice
http://www.walkthewight.org.uk/

Web On Wight
Isle of Wight information and directories
http://www.wight.co.uk

West Wight Road Runners
Official site for this popular local running club
wwrr.blogspot.com

Wight Air Wrecks
Military air losses in and around the IW, 1913 to present
http://www.gdtp.freeserve.co.uk

The Wight Bells
Online home of The Wight Bells ladies' morris side
http://www.wightbells.com

Wight Central
Social networking site for the Isle of Wight
http://www.wightcentral.com/

Wight Churches
Information and contacts for Island churches
http://www.wightchurches.co.uk

Wight Sole
Island young Ramblers walking group
http://wightsole.org.uk

Wight Style
New web magazine 'with all that is good about the Isle of Wight'
http://wightstyle.co.uk/

WightOnLine
Island business, tourist info and more
http://www.wightonline.co.uk

Wight Woodturners.
The Island wood turning club's website
www.wightwoodturners.org.uk

Wootton Bridge Historical
A journey through the local history of Wootton Bridge
http://www.woottonbridgeiow.co.uk/