As well as National Black History month, October is also the month for raising awareness for the excellent Breast Cancer Campaign.
It’s a sad fact that most of will know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, which accounts for nearly one in three of all cancers in women, which is probably why the Breast Cancer Campaign has gained the support of many Island businesses over the next month.
Thinking that your place is a bit messy and needs a tidy up?
You ain’t got nuffin’ to worry about mate, judging by a collection of extraordinary photos that we came across. (Yes, that is a bedroom in the photo on the left!)
You may have read our first-to-publish report of the opening and adjournment of the Coroner’s inquest into the sad death of Amphon Tuckey due to eating Death Cap mushrooms.
Here’s the video report that we did directly after the inquest had adjourned. We initially thought that there had been technical problem with the video, so didn’t publish it to you.
We now realise that it runs OK, so bring it to you now.
The slightly faltering presentation style is due to me having to refer to my notes, having just left the inquest. It felt important to get the news our, rather than be polished.
We plan to bring you more live video coverage in the future, so stay tuned to the VentnorBlog channel.
Will Treend will be running another of his excellent TM Retreats at the beginning of November in Bonchurch.
Commencing on Friday afternoon and running throughout the weekend, the retreat offers a great escape from the stress of daily life and also an opportunity to meet like minded people.
The health benefits of Transcendental Meditation are vast and you can read more over at Will’s Web site.
We’ve heard yesterday on IW Radio news that the IW Council voted on Tuesday night to rejected a government proposal to allow all school children and over 60s to swim for free in public swimming baths.
The reason given for this was to save the council £110,000.
The Isle of Wight council has a budget of over £300 MILLION pounds a year.
Way back in April (boy, how time flies) we went along to the Island Premiere of Gum Fu: Enter The Clinic, a youth led project commissioned for the IOW Chlamydia Screening Programme.
Andy, well known across the Island as a music technology teacher and for being involved in various youth projects, joined the Streets Ahead film project four years ago, but when another member left the team in September 2007, Andy was left to manage the Gum Fu project on his own without any previous filming experience. Despite this, he managed, with the help of the young people from the Streets Ahead Team, to pull together this fantastic Chlamydia awareness film. (more…)
Transcendental Meditation teacher, Will Trend is on the IW Radio phone-in (102/7fm) today answering questions about the wonderful practice of Transcendental Meditation (T:822002).
There are many TM-ers across the Island including many successful musicians, writers and artists.
You can learn more about TM and the retreats that Will holds at East Dene.
Continuing with the podcasts from the Gum Fu premiere held at Quay Arts last month, we caught up with more of the Streets Ahead Production team after the screening to find out what they get out of being involved in film production.
They were an enthusiastic bunch of young people who told us how much fun they have being involved with the Streets Ahead projects. Their advice was that so long as you stay committed to your task there are many good times to be had. (more…)
Following the Island premiere of GumFu: Enter the Clinic last month, we caught up with Simon Dear, who has the fantastic job title of Commissioner for Positive Activities for IOW Council.
Simon was extremely enthusiastic about the project which involved many young people taking part in getting the message about STDs out to the community.
He went on to say that having the involvement of young people is a fantastic opportunity and the result, a great example of what can be achieved when you include them in the process. (more…)
Jan Harper, of Wihtyar Tree Essences will be running free introductory sessions in Newport next week.
On Tuesday there will be four one hour sessions that you can go along to at either 10.30, 12.00, 1.30 and 3.00 being held at Merlins in Holyrood Street, Newport.
If you love tress and would like to learn more about healing energy from trees and the benefits they can bring, either turn up for one of the free talks or call Jan on 520205 for more info.
If you still haven’t executed that New Year’s Resolution to get fitter and leaner, this new yoga class could be just the thing for you.
You might not be burning off the calories, but you will become more supple and flexible, find yourself with better posture and as well as detoxing your organs, it’ll contribute to your general well being.
The class is for beginners and starts next Wednesday at the Trinity Church Hall at 7.40pm. (more…)
Last week we felt very lucky to be asked along to the Island premiere of Gum Fu: Enter The Clinic.
The film was created by the Streets Ahead team in association with IOW Chlamydia Screening Programme and after the screening we chatted to those involved.
The film was excellent, it was extremely informative as well as being full of humour and professionally produced. First up in our series of podcasts is Sarah Stringer, chlamydia screening coordinator for IOW. (more…)
Yesterday was National Non Smoking Day and Island Quitters, the local NHS Stop Smoking service have written to VentnorBlog to let all the smokers in the Ventnor area know, that between 10.30 and 11.30am on Tuesdays from the 22nd of April, they will be at the Community Cafe in Albert Street to give advice and support to anyone who would like to give up smoking. (more…)
If you live in a busy household and struggle to find ‘me time’ or ‘clam’ time then a church group in Niton called The Sanctuary might be just what you need.
The group meets Tuesday afternoons during term time between 1-2.30pm at Niton Parish Church. (more…)
Next Tuesday you will have an opportunity to meet two new members of the Ventnor Community.
Emma Bush and Elizabeth Fox will be starting work within our community as health trainers.
They hope to provide help, support and encouragement for those of you who are looking to change the way you live, in order to make your lives healthier. (more…)
Yes ladies, don’t forget that if you’re in Neport tomorrow evening, make sure you pop into Coast (opposite Morrisons) to get the low down on mineral makeup. (more…)
The previous retreats have been wonderful experiences and the intensity of the rounding sessions in a close environment with other meditators provides great energy. (more…)
Quick note to let you know that there are still places available on the forthcoming TM Retreat.
If Transcendental Meditation is something you’ve been considering, but never got around to sorting out, why not seize the opportunity and give TM teacher, Will Treend a call (404560)?
The practice of Transcendental Meditation is a wonderful experience, bringing huge health benefits and greater inner peace.
Something that has been brought to our attention via the forum is that the High Street newsagents, SLV News (formerly TC News) has an application in with the council to change from selling Newspapers, sweets and fizzy pop to selling alcohol.
From looking at the application form and plans, it appears that they intend to take over the Country Kitchen (No. 37) and extend into there, expanding the business considerably.
From comments on the forum, it’s clear that many feel that another source of alcohol in town is unnecessary. (more…)
We’re delighted to welcome children’s author, Bethan Christopher on board as a contributor to VentnorBlog.
She popped along to have a chat with Jan Harper of Earth Trinity Essences to find out what it is, that so very special about the trees on the Wight. Ed
It’s a sad fact that most of will know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, which accounts for nearly one in three of all cancers in women, which is probably why the Breast Cancer Campaign has gained the support of many Island businesses over the next month.
Thinking that your place is a bit messy and needs a tidy up?
Commencing on Friday afternoon and running throughout the weekend, the retreat offers a great escape from the stress of daily life and also an opportunity to meet like minded people.
We’ve heard yesterday on IW Radio news that the IW Council voted on Tuesday night to rejected a government proposal to allow all school children and over 60s to swim for free in public swimming baths.
There’s another mention of the Isle of Wight in the national broadsheets this weekend, as Liz Earle is interviewed for The Telegraph celebrity pages.
Way back in April (boy, how time flies) we went along to the Island Premiere of 
Transcendental Meditation teacher, Will Trend is on the IW Radio phone-in (102/7fm) today answering questions about the wonderful practice of Transcendental Meditation (T:822002).
If you missed the posting last week about the 
Continuing with the podcasts from the 
Following the Island premiere of GumFu: Enter the Clinic last month, we caught up with Simon Dear, who has the fantastic job title of Commissioner for Positive Activities for IOW Council.
On Tuesday there will be four one hour sessions that you can go along to at either 10.30, 12.00, 1.30 and 3.00 being held at Merlins in Holyrood Street, Newport.
If you still haven’t executed that New Year’s Resolution to get fitter and leaner, this new yoga class could be just the thing for you.
Last week we felt very lucky to be asked along to the Island premiere of Gum Fu: Enter The Clinic.
Yesterday was National Non Smoking Day and Island Quitters, the local NHS Stop Smoking service have written to VentnorBlog to let all the smokers in the Ventnor area know, that between 10.30 and 11.30am on Tuesdays from the 22nd of April, they will be at the Community Cafe in Albert Street to give advice and support to anyone who would like to give up smoking. 
If you live in a busy household and struggle to find ‘me time’ or ‘clam’ time then a church group in Niton called The Sanctuary might be just what you need.
Tomorrow sees the 
Emma Bush and Elizabeth Fox will be starting work within our community as health trainers.
It seems strange that only last weekend we were watching a video of Maharishi, listening to his teachings on trans- cendental meditation.
Yes ladies, don’t forget that if you’re in Neport tomorrow evening, make sure you pop into Coast (opposite Morrisons) to get the 
Just putting a last call out to all Transcendental Meditators, off and on the Wight.
Quick note to let you know that there are still places available on the 
Something that has been brought to our attention