IOWparents

Hello and welcome to IOWparents - the 'one stop shop' for families on the Isle of Wight. Please sign up and join in the chat in our popular forum

About us
A small group of parents got together in May 2008 to help set up a comprehensive web site for residents and visitors to the Isle of Wight. A popular holiday destination, there are lots that the island can offer families of all ages and sizes for a week or two's entertainment. In addition, those of us lucky enough to be bringing up our children on the island wish to share our knowledge and resources and make new friends.

We are looking for reviews of places to eat out with the family, favourite places to go with the kids and other sources of information including events to add to our NEWS section. Please submit your recommendations and reviews by selecting from the main menu.

Well done to iowparents members for raising over £100 for Breast Cancer Awareness! The group (photographed above) organised a Pink Party night in - and are already planning the next fundraising event at Christmas! This time it will be for the Help the Heroes charity. For more info, please join the forum

Saturday 6th September is Youth Sports Night at West Wight Sports. And there's some exciting fun this month with the new Waterwalkerz. These are giant inflatable balls which you can climb into and then roll across the pool! They are great fun as well as being a really good workout!

Also on offer on Saturday will be trampolining, as well as other sports and games.

Admission is just £2 and anyone in school year 7 or above can come. The fun starts at 5.30 until 8.

A group of parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder have recently decided that they would benefit by having a NAS branch to give parents and carers support by meeting regularly and by offering seminars/workshops, we have recently set up an online support group for those who are unable to attend meeting.

As a branch we will provide general information on autism and on the NAS services and wish to raise autism awareness across the Island. We aim to recruit new members and will be generating funds by fundraising. We seek to co-operate with local statutory and voluntary organisations where appropriate.

If you would like to attend a meeting, join the online Isle of Wight Autism Support Network or get involved please contact Louise Foley NAS IOW Branch Officer by either calling 07827 308768 or email isleofwight@nas.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you.

West Wight Sports Centre starts a new session for adults and pre-school children on September 11th. Run by a qualified instructor, the sessions will give water confidence skills, with a big emphasis on fun. There will be singing games, play and tips for the adults on how to develop babies and toddlers confidence in the water. The sessions will be every Thursday morning 10 -10.45. For more information contact West Wight Sports Centre on 01983 752168 or go to www.westwight.co.uk

IOWparents forum members have enjoyed a variety of trips out, including Chale Show, Garlic Festival and IoW Zoo!