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AID LORRY TO ROMANIA

303 December 2008 - A 44 tonne aid lorry is making its way to Romania, after this year’s successful Isle of Wight shoebox appeal. 

BLAST OFF TO BESTIVAL 2009

BLAST OFF TO BESTIVAL 2009
FREAK UNDER THE SEA, BESTIVAL 2008
303 December 2008 - It’s the final countdown to Bestival 2009, which has announced an intergalactic theme for its annual fancy dress competition. 

WEST WIGHT MEETING FOR COUNCIL CABINET

WEST WIGHT MEETING FOR COUNCIL CABINET
202 December 2008 - The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet meets in the West Wight, today.  

December 2008 Edition

Monthly Comment

By John Medland
Welcome to the December issue of the Beacon. December is traditionally a month of higher spending but this year we are probably going to be thinking more carefully about our purchases. One thing I hope we will be considering is with whom we are spending.
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Calendar Image Thursday 4th December 2008
Northwood WI Christmas Party - Northwood
Calendar Image Friday 5th December 2008
Barely Born Nearly New Sale - Ryde
Calendar Image Friday 5th December 2008
The University of The Third Age (U3A) - Newport
Calendar Image Saturday 6th December 2008
Chritmas Fayre - Brighstone
Calendar Image Saturday 6th December 2008
Bembridge Friendship Circle Christmas Coffee Morning - Bembridge
Today's Weather Sheet Rain Temp: 12.0° C
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