The Rainbow Directory for Isle of Wight families offers you a quick and accessible reference guide to local information, services, products, ideas on what to do, where to go, all family related and child friendly, from babies to big kids. The directory is FREE and is distributed to nurseries, libraries shops, businesses, local attractions, and primary and middle schools.

If you don’t have the latest copy look at the pick up points or email us here your free copy.

What's on for Isle of Wight families.If you have an event sale or open day, email or call and it can be added to News and Events page FREE . This page is to provide information to local community and to support local business. The new summer directory is out but if you don't have a copy of the summer issue call 01983 872191 and we will put one in the post for free!

Competition Winners . A trip on the Hover to The Pyramids in Southsea was won by William Fawdry aged 9 and Luke Joynes aged 9.Niton Maze family tickets were won by Beth Arnold aged 10,Charlotte Hunter aged 11,Isaac Payne aged 10, Stephen Johnson aged 12 and Eboney Pearce aged 8.

Barely Born Fundraising night on the 18th July at The Ryde Castle Hotel .We raised over £650 for the Barley Born Appeal. Join the community and help fundraise for a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St Mary's. Fundraising packs can be obtained by calling 01983 552264  or downloaded from the website www.barelyborn.co.uk . Find all the raffle winners on the news page.

If you have an event running over the summer please email polly@therainbowdirectory and we will add it for FREE

National Trust on the Isle of Wight.You will find something for everyone you can see Bembridge Windmill , Brighstone Shop and Village Museum, The Needles New Battery, The Needles Old Battery, Netwown Old Town Hall and Mottistone Manor Garden.For more detailed infomation about National Trust events on the island please click www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight/ or call 01983 741020.

Caterpillar Music Classes for under fives. Classes start back this September, fun, friendly classes with exciting puppets find a class near you call Maggie 01983 875505  or www.caterpillarmusic.com

Little Kickers Football Training for the under 5's.  Lots of new classes so give tony Harris a call on 01983 612753 or www.littlekickers.co.uk

Tiny Talk classes for September.  Babies have a lot to say. that's why 1000s of parents and babies 0- 2 years across the uk are learning to sign. Call Penny to find a class on the island 01983 281909 or www.tinytalk.co.uk

Hill Farm Riding School and Pony Club Centre Freshwater. Pony Parties, why not come and join in the fun for your birthday groom the ponys, ride in your very own party gymkhana with rosettes and lots more.Lessons are available as are daily hacks out. call for more infomation Jayne 07748253899.

M.C.A.F.E.Courses in Football. For the new September  programme so book now call Matt to find out more 01983 755537 or 07870426206.

Dinosaur Isle Interactive Dinosaur Museum culver Parade, Sandown. The museum is open all year round  from 10am to 4pm  call details 01983 404344 or www.dinosaurisle.com .

Songbirds Pre-School Singing Group Fridays 10-11.30am St Peters Church Hall Seaview call 01983 565453

NCT Nearly New Sale 25th October, Wootton Community Centre- 11.30am-1.30pm. Selling nearly new clothing, toys video's DVD's and equipment. For more details call 01983 862471. Non members welcome to buy or sell.

FREE swimming  Yes that's right FREE swimming. Take advantage of special free swimming offer at the Isle of Wight Council's three swimming pools. The free swimming offer is available for all school holidays.Call Waterside Pool, Ryde 563656, Medina Leisure Centre Newport 523767, Heights Leisure Centre, Sandown 405594. Also in West Wight Sports Centre, free swimming call 752168.

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