Costs for maintaining the Ventnor childrens' paddling pool will be covered by the local council from 2013, after the Isle of Wight council pull funding.
It's fantastic to see that the Cafe Scientifique meetings are considered so interesting and valuable that a town council will adjust their meeting dates around it.
Town clerk confirms a lease is being drawn up by the Isle of Wight council and local shop puts £1,000 in the pot to help with the upkeep of the paddling pool.
The Coastal Centre has a fascinating history, it was bought by the local Ventnor council in 1945 with a loan from the Ministry of Health. Now the Isle of Wight council want to sell it off to the highest bidder rather than let the local council have it for community use.