Ventnor Blog

Massive hike in Diesel at Whitwell - Blimey! 22.5p a gallon increase in four days.

Cheapest non- supermarket stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel
Station : Sandford Garage
Address : Godshill, Sandford, Ventnor, PO38 3AL
Brand : Unbranded
Price : 134.9p
Updated : 16-07-2008

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Cheapest non- supermarket stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel
Station : Whitwell Garage
Address : High Street, Whitwell, Ventnor, PO38 2PY
Brand : Proteus
Distance : 3.76
Price : 133p
Updated : 14-07-2008

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Many thanks to Cora Wade from The Park Centre for sending through news of events and services you can get involved with. Ed

New Park Centre Website
We have now launched our new website which covers everything the Park Centre offers, from minibus, to courses, to IT to carnival…it’s all there! All profits made on all of our activities got to our charity No. 1096459 and are ploughed straight back in to the community.

Carnival Workshops
Carnival workshops are now being held on Tuesday afternoons (12-2pm) everyone is welcome - we’re looking for performers and creators alike. (more…)

Last week we went along to the launch of the Isle of Wight Economic Partnership’s (IWEP) Touchdown Lounge.

At the end of the event, we caught up with Chief Executive of IWEP, Graham Biss to talk about what the Touchdown Lounge has to offer.

Graham told us that he hopes this space will contribute to extending the package to the Island business community, making business on the Wight as easy as possible.

Using new technology and innovation, the IWEP are working with partners to allow businesses to prosper.

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Last week we popped down to the Innovation Centre in Newport to see the launch of the new Touchdown Lounge.

One feature of the lounge is free WIFI which is being provided by BT for the first six months.

We caught up with Peter Cowen, who is Partnerships Director for BT in the South East.

He explained that this project was part of a region wide programme with SEEDA, intended to encourage flexible working.

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Cheapest non- supermarket stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel
Station : Whitwell Garage
Address : High Street, Whitwell, Ventnor, PO38 2PY
Brand : Proteus
Distance : 3.76
Price : 134p
Updated : 08-07-2008 (more…)

Many thanks to Kevin for sending through a brief report from the Chamber of Commerce marketing launch this morning. Ed

Innovative plans to boost Island tourism were announced today.

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Industry set out its proposals to create the world’s finest destination marketing campaign, to an enthusiastic audience of members in the hotel and accommodation sector, at an event held at Bourne Hall Hotel, Shanklin.

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Many thanks to George Harlow for sending through this announcement. Ed

A new president took the chair at the Ventnor rotary Club on Monday 30th June.

Retiring president Adrian Day handed over the presidency to John Hilsum to lead the club for the 2008/2009 year.

Adrian’s year saw the club grow in numbers it is well placed to fulfil its plans to aid the community, both locally and abroad, in the coming year.

New president John Hilsum said he had three aims for his year of office.

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Yesterday afternoon saw the official opening of the Touchdown Lounge at the Isle of Wight Economic Partnership’s Innovation Centre.

If you’re not familiar with the idea of a Touchdown Lounge — and with a new idea like this, why would you be? — it’s a place for business people to go along to between appointments, do work; catch up on emails; have meetings and carry out business calls.

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Cheapest Non-supermarket Stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel
Station : Sandford Garage
Address : Godshill, Sandford, Ventnor, PO38 3AL
Brand : Unbranded
Price : 133.9p
Updated : 01-07-2008

Station : Whitwell Garage
Address : High Street, Whitwell, Ventnor, PO38 2PY
Brand : Proteus
Price : 134p
Updated : 01-07-2008 (more…)

Ventnor Business Association were very pleased with the attendance at their first general meeting.

Chairman Harry Rees is now looking into the proposed Whitwell Road closure which will come into affect when Ventnor Carnival is on.

This would prove problematic for the town, as access would be limited.

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More interesting requests arrive in our inbox today.

Not for the first time, we’ve been asked if we know any window cleaners in the Ventnor area.

It seems that many people are guarding their window cleaners and not sharing the love. If you’re a window cleaner or know of one that fancies adding some more clients to their list, requests have come from Upper Gills Cliff Road, Castle Road and Madeira Road. Get in touch with us and we’ll pass on your details.

Hopefully the windows won’t be quite as high as the Spinnaker Tower as shown in this pic by Matt Seller.

We reminded you yesterday of the forthcoming summer fair at St Catherine’s this Friday, but also don’t forget about the charity shop being opened on Monday by learners at St Catherine’s.

With the fantastic support of local businessman Graham Perks, St Catherine’s further education learners are setting up and running a shop at 46 High Street Ventnor for a two-week period from Monday 30 June. (more…)

Cheapest non-supermarket stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel…
Station : Sandford Garage
Address : Godshill, Sandford, Ventnor, PO38 3AL
Brand : Unbranded
Price : 133.9p
Updated : 23-06-2008
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Cheapest non-supermarket stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel…
Station : Sandford Garage
Address : Godshill, Sandford, Ventnor, PO38 3AL
Brand : Unbranded
Price : 133.9p
Updated : 19-06-2008 (more…)

The latest updates from petrolprices.com is in. The cost of diesel is really getting unbelievable now.

2 Cheapest stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel
Station : Sandford Garage
Address : Godshill, Sandford, Ventnor, PO38 3AL
Brand : Unbranded
Price : 132.9p
Updated : 16-06-2008 (more…)

Next Monday sees the Ventnor Town Council consider the latest planning applications in the area.

In a change to how these meetings previously took place, there is now a chance for the public to make statements before the meeting commences on any application being discussed at that particular meeting.

This follows the request for public representation at these meetings from Ventnor resident, Dennis Russell which was discussed and agreed by Councillors last month. (more…)

Artists from around the Wight, don’t miss out on a chance to display your artwork to passing trade over the summer months.

Every Sunday morning over the summer between 10am and 2pm, you can set up outside the Ventnor Winter Gardens free of charge.

Last weekend saw two artists take advantage of the ‘Freespace’ initiative. (more…)

Cheapest non-supermarket stations within 5 miles of “PO38″ for Diesel…
Station : Sandford Garage
Address : Godshill, Sandford, Ventnor, PO38 3AL
Brand : Unbranded
Price : 131.9p
Updated : 11-06-2008

Station : Whitwell Garage
Address : High Street, Whitwell, Ventnor, PO38 2PY
Brand : Proteus
Price : 134p
Updated : 07-06-2008 (more…)

One of the central complaints about PFI scheme the country over, is that lots of the money ‘raised’ though PFI is drained away in paying PFI experts and consultants.

Reading a delegated decision notice published by the IW council today, it appears that the first stop for the PFI Gravy Train will be County Hall.

The Isle of Wight Council plans to put aside £3million to get to the point where the roads project can start work - yes, you read that right, START. (more…)

Given the ongoing price hikes of petrol and diesel (oil is approaching $134 per barrel) and news that the Isle of Wight has the most expensive in the UK we thought you’d appreciate regular updates on the cheapest (non supermarket) petrol stations.

We’ll give you updates as and when we can, but hope to keep it fairly regular.

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Anyone with a business in Ventnor, don’t forget that tomorrow evening, the Ventnor Business Forum will be hosting an introduction event at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.

There’ll be a buffet and refreshments along with information on how to join this pro-active group, who are responsible for such wonderful things as the new hanging baskets you might’ve seen around town.
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One thing we’d like to make very clear, is that although we, and others, were openly against the planning application for Cheetah Marine to construct a boat building factory on the esplanade car park — the land that they will be able to buy from the council for £100k — when permission was granted last April, we said “OK, it’s gone through, there’s nothing more we can do, except wish their business well and hope that the development will contribute to the regeneration of Ventnor.”
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Many people believe that a strong community is a what makes a town successful (and certainly we agree that it plays a big part), but it is often forgotten that businesses are crucial to the survival of a town too.

Ventnorians might remember that we attended the first official meeting of the newly formed Ventnor Business Forum at the end of March.

We were very impressed with the work carried out over the previous months and intentions for the coming year.

The time has come for the Ventnor Business Forum to hold their first general meeting and it takes place at the beginning of next month. (more…)

We’ve noticed on the VentnorBlog Forum recently, that many people are using the board to seek out recommendations.

The variety of recommendations is wide, from dressmakers to builders, aga servicing to pest control.

Because of this, we’ve decided to break out some of these recent posts and start a new board called Recommendations?.
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