APPENDIX A
Media Enquiries 2002
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Date of Visit/ Contact |
Journalist & Contact details |
Publication |
Comments |
Date published |
Preferred Carrier |
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1/3/02 |
Juliette
Scott / Hanna Cubitt |
BTA |
Doing a feature on the website dedicated to the
Queens jubilee for journalists travelling around. Sue put together a possible itinerary for the time. |
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1/3/02 |
Christine
Slomkowska 2
Sandy Lane Melton
Mowbray Leicestershire LE13
0AN Tel:
01664 565315 |
Leicester
Mercury |
Doing
a feature on the IW. Sent out a press pack |
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1/3/02 |
Chris
Read |
Maidstone
& District Motor Services |
A
reunion club is planning a visit to the Island are wanting advice on possible
places to visit with a minimal charge, and also if there are any other
similar retired groups they could possibly meet up with. We sent over a letter with possible places
to visit, plus our attractions guide. |
April
4 (for 9 days) |
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4/3/02 |
Chris
Grange and@marketing
-plus.net |
AND
Magazine 02380
332 666 |
Wanted
info on walking fest and music. |
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05/03/02 |
Portsmouth
News |
Visitors
Guide |
Requested
pictures for the visitor’s guide that they are producing. Referred her to the website. |
March |
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06/03/02 |
Lucy
Taylor |
Staffordshire
Journal |
Requested
information on the walking festival.
Sent over our Britain’s Biggest… |
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07/03/02 |
BTA
Italy |
Re:
visit of Italian journalist., wanted further information on the festivals of
the 60’s & 70. Emailed over the
editorial that we have and the contact number of Ron Smith and Dr Brian
Hinton |
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07/03-02 |
Lesley
Rogers |
Multiple
Sclerosis Society |
Wanted
to know if we could donate to there charity.
We replied that we were not in a position to do so, but could supply
them with PR material and tourist information |
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07/03/02 |
John
Stanley |
Kitesurf
Mag |
Coming
over for the day on March 11 to test out a new kitesurf and requested
assistance with travel. Booked travel
for him with Wightlink. |
March
11 |
Wightlink |
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08/03/02 |
David
Hastings Tel:
0207 57904000 |
The
Express |
General
IW feature, wanted advertising , referred to Hal. He is going to contact us at a later date for editorial. |
11
March |
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11/03/02 |
Mr
C H England |
Catering
trouble-shooter |
Wrote
to us offering his trouble shooting service, if we have any catering type
problems. Replied with letter and a
couple of our guides |
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11.03.02 |
Gabriele
Romagnoli |
BTA |
A
request was made for appropriate accommodation for the journalist, who is
visiting to discuss the IW Festival |
15-19
March |
Wightlink
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11/03/02 |
Lucy
Tomlinson |
Avalon
Consulting and Human resources |
Wanted
info to distribute to possible pharmacists seeking employment on the IW. Sent out a press pack, also the Council is
sending her some generic info. |
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11/03/02 |
Simon
Hepinstall 01225
790704 |
Freelance
Journalist |
Coming
to the Island to write an article on the IW Festival for the Mail on
Sunday. Wanted help with his ferry
crossing. Organised a Wightlink ferry pass for him |
TBC |
Wightlink |
|
13/3/02 |
Paul
Cole |
Sunday
Mercury |
Feature
on the IW festival . Wanted info on
ticket sales to print, referred him to Rachel Board. |
March
17 |
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14/3/02 |
Helen
O’Connell 0208
225 8123 |
CBBC |
Interested
in making a short film on sand sculpting, but also other films are open to
suggestion. Also filming at an Island
Shoe factory. Posted a press pack.
Told we could help with ferry arrangements. |
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15/03/02 |
Errol
Hendrickse Tel:
020 7279 8350 |
Q2
Magazine |
Gay
Magazine aimed at gay men and women, looking for places in the UK for gay
couples to go. |
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15/03/02 |
Sarah
Barret Tel:
0208 968 9147 |
Freelance
for Independent |
Wanted
suitable locations for 16 yr olds to rest and recoup after their GCSE’s. Gave her possible locations. |
24
March |
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18/3/02 |
Diana
Wildman |
Living
in Surrey Magazine |
She
requested quotes about Cowes week/saling and accommodation available at this time on the IW. Aimed at affluent property owners in
Surrey wanting to visit and rent accommodation. |
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18/3/02 |
John
Howland |
Round
and about |
Sending
two journalists up in June to cover Round the Island Yacht Race and wanted
help with the ferry bookings. All booked and arranged. |
June
22nd |
Red
Funnel |
|
18/3/02 |
Linne
Mathews |
Best
of British |
Pro-active
approach by IWT to Best of British re: Walking fest. |
May
issue |
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20/3/02 |
Hayley
Coulter (Editor:
Les Douglas) |
South
Eastern Rambler |
Got
in touch to introduce herself, but also to say she didn’t know anything about
our walking fest. Sent over a Press
pack with relevant information. Also contacted re invite to the fest &
the support we can give them with this. |
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20/03/02 |
Danielle
Lloyd Tel:01993
810313 |
BBC
Question Time |
Coming
to the Island to film Question Time and need a suitable location. Gave possible locations and sorted out
travel for a visit to view locations.. |
May
30th (initial
visit) |
Red
Funnel |
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21/03/02 |
Tracey
Bunce 0207
261 6544 |
Chat
Magazine |
Doing
feature on UK destinations, IW down as most scenic resort. Wante quote and two recommendations of
views, gave Tennyson & Culver Down |
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21/3/02 |
Severin
Carell 0207
005 2856 |
Independent
on Sunday |
Foot
& Mouth disease, did a article last Easter with interview from Tim, now
want to do another one, how we have coped and how this Easter is looking re
visitors |
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22/03/02 |
Vanessa
Scott |
Italian
Vogue (Conde Nast) |
Wanted
information on the IW festival, put her in touch with Rachel Board. |
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22/3/02 |
Stephan
Fennel |
Go
Britain |
Coming
over to visit attractions and places of interest on the Island and wanted
help with this. |
9-14
April |
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23/03/02 |
Nik 0207
7134 283/ 07932 695 369 |
Observer |
Gaming
liberalisation is being announced next week.
Looking at the effects on resorts, casinos as a way of strengthening
tourism, wanted info Tim’s opinion, got a quote from him. |
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25/3/02 |
Lesley
Davis |
Slave
Unit -Photographers agency |
Want
locations for vans, hair, makeup for celeb’s coming to the Island for Marks
& Spencer’s shoot. Staying at
Farringford and will probably use Golf Course. Passed over to Dadina |
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26/3/02 |
David
Hastings 0207
922 2861 |
The
Express |
Visiting
Island 16/17 April wants to brief , discuss editorial |
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26/03/02 |
Sophie
Campbell Tel:0207
782 7280 |
The
Times Weekend Supplement |
Wants
info on Garlic Festival dates, walking with baggage, ferry and train times
etc. |
Early
May |
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26/3/02 |
Wendy
Jones |
STB |
Sent
a fax offering free space for editorial for the spring 2002 Coach Operators
Newsletter. Alix produced some
editorial and faxed back |
Spring |
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28/03/02 |
Georgina
Griffiths |
Ladies
First Magazine |
New
glossy mag for hamp/Dorset/IW. Wanted
any info on Island events. |
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28/03/02 |
Natasha Tel:
0207 0052613 |
Independent
on Sunday |
Wanted
info on the main events on the Island provided info on walking, sailing and
extreme sports, for a feature on
Sunday in the sports section. |
31st
March |
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|
Date of Visit/ Contact |
Journalist & Contact details |
Publication |
Comments |
Date published |
Preferred Carrier |
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1/4/02 |
Nikita
Vronski |
World
of Yachting Mag |
Wanted
specific pictures for there magazine, told her about the website and asked to
send a copy of the article |
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2/4/02 |
Trevor
Cook |
The
Sheffield Star |
Coming
to the Island and wanted assistance with visiting Sandown Zoo and Dinosaur
Isle. Made arrangements. |
TBC |
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3/4/02 |
Cliff
Moore |
Dorset
Echo |
He
is coming to the Island with his family and wanted to visit Dinosaur Isle and
Falconry centre. Vanda organised, but
Peter informed us. |
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Wightlink |
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4/4/02 |
Richard
Cawthorne |
Travel
GBI |
Peggy
Jarman pulling a pint picture. Wanted
the picture to accompany BTTF story.
Always photography to email to [email protected] |
Nxt
Wk |
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4/4/02 |
Stuart
Arnold 0208
505 0358 |
British
Guild of Travel Writers |
Coming
to the Island and wanted info on Railways, Ryde and general info. Also wants to meet up with Alix, but is
phoning later to confirm when. |
24-27
April |
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5/4/02 |
Phillip
Chandler 01273
384 211 |
The
Southern Screen Commission |
Sent
10 pictures to their design company.
They are producing a brochure / display stand to take to Caen to
promote South of England to film’makers. |
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9/4/02 |
Jeremy
Gates 6
King Edward Road Rochester,
Kent ME1
1UA |
Press
Association |
Wanted
a general press pack sent out |
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9/4/02 |
Karen
Gray |
Wanted
to have the new walking festival logo.
Emailed it over. |
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9/04/02 |
Chris
Lewis Tel:
ext 3693 |
IW
Council |
Wanted
any events information forwarding to him, I have now added him to all press
release list. |
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9/4/02 |
Errol
Hendrickse |
Q2
Magazine |
Wants
to write a possible article on places on the Island to stay. We found possible places to stay which are
gay friendly and are now awaiting a response. |
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10/4/02 |
Vicky
Wong 0797
07000 69 |
London
Weekend Television – UK Today |
Research
on the IW – producing films for the foreign office. What makes the Island unique?
She mentioned celebrities, IW donought. Sent her some relevant info |
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11/4/02 |
Brian
Thornton |
BBC
Online |
Wanted
a quote on Island buses accepting Euro’s and also if our ferries and trains
accept them. |
ASAP |
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11/04/02 |
Emma
Kendall |
Country
Walking |
Wanted
walking on the IW, how to get here, and any good walks. 400 words. |
July
Issue |
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11/4/02 |
Dennis
Farmer |
Mirror
Group Newspapers |
Brochure
cover and website awards 2002. We
sent a copy of our pocket guide to be included for the competition. |
25
June |
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11/4/02 |
Brian
Thornton |
BBC
Online |
Southern
Vectis now accept Euro’s and he wanted a quote on this, plus do ferries and
trains accept Euro’? Trains, will
very shortly, but not the ferries as yet. |
ASAP |
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12/4/02 |
Emily
Howson |
STB |
There
is a ‘don’t miss out offer’ on there web, offering the chance to give
editorial plus one pic of annual attractions or annual events that are
important to us. Sent info on walking fest, Cowes Week & White Air. |
26
April |
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15/4/02 |
Emily
Howson |
STB |
Doing
a feature on the web about windmills and wanted any info from us. Sent her a paragraph on our only windmill
in Bembridge. |
ASAP |
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15/4/02 |
Emily
Howson |
STB |
50
words of copy in the great Cities, Towns and Great Countryside section of the
website. Sent 50 words on Great Countryside |
ASAP |
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15/4/02 |
Sarah
Winter 0208
752 6071 |
BBC
History Dept |
“What
the Tudors did for us?” a new programme for the BBC, they are coming to the
Island to film and want a room, study or similar with sunlight in the
afternoon, preferably looking over a garden.
Filming a man from Ryde who makes globes. |
May
2 |
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15/04/02 |
Julia
Clutson Meridian
Broadcasting Southampton SO14
OP2 Tel:
02380 712536 |
Meridian
Broadcasting ‘Bon
Voyage’ |
Filmimg
new series considering the IW, requested up to date Press pack. |
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16/4/02 |
Andy
Doyle Pontypool
Free Press Portland
Buildings Commercial
St Pontypool
NP4 6JS Tel:
01495 751133 |
South
Wales Argus |
Press
Trip: Low key weekend for 2 in a mid range hotel with attractions. 500 words – 2 nights B&B |
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17/4/02 |
Andrew
Emes |
The
Times |
Doing
short breaks w/end supplement geared towards families. Sent out a press pack. |
17
May |
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17/4/02 |
Stuart
Gallagher jacqui.mutch@theholiday
magazine.co.uk |
Holiday
Magazine |
Pictures
needed for feature on ‘England at it’s best’, referred him to Island views. |
June |
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18/4/02 |
Chris
Searle Celt
21, PO Box 5 220
Penarth Road Cardiff,
CF24 1XD |
Japanese
TV Company Tel:
029 2049 4684 |
Japanese
TV Company producing prog on the UK – history, he wanted contacts. Also interested in Cowes, and someone who
could talk about town and encourage visitors from Japan |
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23/4/02 |
Geoff
Bradley |
Magic
Carpet |
Further
info on any disabled publications that we may have. Sent out disabled handbook plus other guides for reference |
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24/4/02 |
John
Leete 50
Roundway Waterloo PO7
6QD 02380
577851 |
Flying
Films |
Making
a heritage type video to be sold through places like Safeway. Wants info on Osborne House &
Carisbrooke Castle plus latest brochures |
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25/4/02 |
Sophie
Campbell |
The
Times |
Wanted
info on walking Kitesurfing, walking fest, RIYR, Dinosaurs, Garlic and
Osborne. Alix discussed these with
her |
Not
confirmed |
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25/4/02 |
Jo
Child 023
80 625460 |
STB |
Wanted
to know of any pubs on the Island that specialise in fish. Gave her info on the New Inn Shalfleet,
this may possibly feature in the Evening Standard. |
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25/4/02 |
Gill
Sergent Chinadale,
Churchinford Taunton
TA3 7PW |
The
Primary Times |
Advertising:
Sold in TG, said to send info to Debbie William. Referred Gill to Hal for advertising. |
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30/4/02 |
Peter
Buckley 0208
390 3989 |
P&O
Ferries |
Info
required about IW festival & Cowes Week, faxed over relevant press
releases |
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30/4/02 |
Mr
Han Van Geenhuizen Mr
W Baker |
Dutch
Motorbike Mag |
Coming
to the Island to write about the Island In their mag. Staying 10/11 may at the Empress of the
Sea . |
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Date of Visit/ Contact |
Journalist & Contact details |
Publication |
Comments |
Date published |
Preferred Carrier |
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2/5/02 |
Mr
A C Burgess |
Office
de Tourisme |
Sent
us a brochure about Oradour-sur-Vayres and his interest in finding an Island
Community to twin with. We forwarded
on this information onto the Civic Affairs Manager. |
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2/5/02 |
Val
Austin |
BTA |
Dutch
motorbiking (write for motor magazine, leading Dutch magazine) press trip:
wanted help with ferries, accommodation and places to travel around on there
bikes. Staying at the Empress of the Sea. |
TBC |
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3/5/02 |
Melanie
Jones Crowhurst
Rd Hollingbury
Brighton
BN1 8AR Tel:01273
544725 |
The
Argus |
Joined
up with Wightlink to do a special offer campaign, and wanted various leaflets
on our attractions and accommodation. |
17/27
May |
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7/5/02 |
Adam
Gold 24-28
Oval Rd London
NW1 7DT` |
Fate
& Fortune Mag |
Doing
a travel article in d wanted info on walking festival. Sent out press release and programme |
June |
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8/5/02 |
Joanna
Symons |
The
Telegraph |
She
is putting a piece in this Saturdays paper re the walking fest, she hadn’t
received our press release and we had to add her to Media disk |
11
May |
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9/5/02 |
Emma
Kendell Bretton
Court Perterborough PE3
8DZ |
Country
Walking Mag |
Wanted
a press pack of info for a july issue where they are hoping to feature the
Island. Sent over some relevant info. |
July |
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9/5/02 |
Jane
Alexander |
Ken
Russel Productions |
Ken
Russel is making a documentary on the Island for the South Bank Show - Edward Elgar (who honeymooned on the
Island) . He was doing a recce for
possible places to film on the Island |
July
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10/5/02 |
Linda
Buttle Tel:
0208 543 6074 |
Freelance
feature writer |
Wanting
info on the history of the Island and any general stuff, for sending off
ideas and features to editors |
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10/5/02 |
Tom
Fenner |
BBC
Radio 2 Steve
Wright in the afternoon |
We
emailed over some of interesting/quirky facts for the show. They we then featured. |
May |
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10/5/02 |
Sheila
Rogers |
Countrywide
Films |
Coming
down to do a recce for Coastal ways, wanted some contacts for various places
and activites that go on around Ryde seafront. Sent her a press pack. |
11/12/13
July |
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13/5/02 |
Kelly
Redmond |
South
London Press |
Coming
to the Island is covering the music fest (she has sorted this out with
Rachael). She also wants to write
about attractions on the Island and wants us to organise access to these. Sent out a press pack . |
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13/5/02 |
Karen
Tippett |
First
Public Relations |
Offering
their services as a PR company.
Replyed stating thank you but we have our own in house PR. |
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13/5/02 |
Mr
Ede |
Bob
& Ede Film & Television Partners |
They
work on Wightlink TV productions and
wanted to have any further info that we any have on events or anything with
interest to visitor. We have added
them to all press release. |
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15/5/02 |
Peter
Aengenheister 2
Albert St Rugby,
Warwickshire, CV21
2RS Tel:
01788 535363 |
Rugby
Advertiser |
Coming
down to do a pub walk with Brian Dennis.
Gearing up for editors challenge next year. Will promote WF and walking on the Island. Have organised for him and Brian Dennis to
do Apparent Apparition at Arreton. |
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16/5/02 |
Sue |
BBC
Radio Solent |
Wants
radio interview about Walk the Wight , Put in touch with Julie Clifton. |
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16/5/02 |
Toby Tel:
01489 481058 |
Wave
105 |
Received
the press release about the 300% online …
& wanted to do a follow up pre recorded interview. Bigging up
summer trade and new jobs. |
16
May |
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16/5/02 |
Ms
Joe Risch Miller 3
St Johns Court Maulsham
St Chelmsford,
Essex CM2
0JD |
International
Homes Magazine |
Doing
a seaside resort feature and wanted more information, sent out a press pack. |
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16/5/02 |
Miss
A Fisher Features
Dept KM
Group New
Hythe Lane Larkfield Aylesford,
ME20 6SG |
KM
Group |
Wanted
general IW info for possible feature they are doing on the Island |
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17/5/02/ |
Rebecca
Lack |
London
Cyclist |
Wanting
further info on the IW Festival. Sent
her all of the press releases and gave her Rachael Board as a contact for
pics |
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21/5/02 |
Michel
Poisson |
Coach
Company (France) |
Enquiring
on routes around the Island to take a coach, and if it is possible to bring
over a coach on the ferry, explained we have a coach drivers map, now
awaiting his address to send this over. |
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23/5/02 |
Maggie
Lewis |
Bed
& Breakfast News |
Interested
in advertising on our website, we explained that you have to be a member, we
have sent out a membership pack. |
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23/5/02 |
Jo
Walker |
Granada
TV |
She
wanted possible places to film, bearing in mind an old smugglers, pub with
bar skittles. (Spanish Armada) |
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25/5/02 |
John
Stanford |
Radar |
Holidays
in Britain & Ireland 2003: a guide for Disabled People. Wanted to confirm our address/tel/ email
for there publication. |
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25/5/02 |
Sian
Brundred |
Brook
Lapping (TV
Production comp) |
They
have been commissioned, by the blessing of Margret Thatcher to make 3, 1hour
documentaries on her for ITV. She
visited the Island between 1959 & 1963 and are interested in anyone who
remembers her visit. Tried various
people with no luck as yet. |
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28/5/02 |
Sally
Churchward Tel:
02380 424523 |
Southern
Daily Echo |
Coming
to the Island to visit various attractions to then write about in the ‘Out
& About’ feature. |
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29/5/02 |
Maureen
Mills |
Network
London |
She
does the PR for The George in the Yarmouth, following our press release on
Pocket Island she requested a couple of Pocket Guides. |
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