Wightlink supports the Lucie
Blackman trust and the Safety Text scheme
SafetyText is a delayed texting solution to personal safety.
Write a text in a NEW way, and YOU decide when your friend will
receive it. When you are home safe, then you can cancel it. The safety
of young people has become a priority for Lucie Blackman's father,
after she was murdered in Tokyo five years ago. Safety text was
inspired by his seven month search for her.
More details can be found on www.safetytext.com
and for a handy card to print out and keep click
here. www.lucieblackmantrust.org
Sponsored individuals
Wightlink supports individuals, orchestras and teams from the Isle of Wight
by providing complimentary or heavily discounted travel to and from
competitions, festivals and ongoing tuition on the mainland.
Quite often the sheer number of journeys which need to be made in pursuance
of a sporting or arts goal has a huge impact on individuals, team or club
finances and a deciding factor in whether they can pursue their training and
compete at a regional or national level.
By providing free or concessionary travel Wightlink can help to ensure that
those people flourish and their success benefits the Isle of Wight as a
whole.
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Jonathan Blackledge
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Athletics
Joined the scheme as Hampshire schools cross country and track champion and
a member of the Belgrave Harriers. In 2002 he ran for Hampshire County
Under-17’s at UK Inter counties cross country where he came 11th which
secured him 5th place in overall Reebok Challenge UK Rankings for the
season, he continued to improve on his personal bests throughout the year in
various competitions including finishing 2nd in Adidas Mini London Marathon
representing Hampshire Schools. Competed in European Cross Country
Championships in Croatia finished 46th. In 2003 Jonathan was selected to run
for Great Britain & Northern Ireland in Lisbon and the annual
Loughborough international. 2003 Island Games won silver & bronze. As a
‘senior’ athlete in 2004 won gold medals as part of the Belgrave
Harriers A team, made debut in Great South Run finishing 25th in men's race.
Taken part in many of British Milers Club races including Grand Prix series.
2005 selected to represent Oxford & Cambridge Universities in USA Ivy
League at Easter.
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Tom Court
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Kite Surfer
In 2002 placed 4th overall in Great Britain.
Has appeared in International Kite Surfing Magazine and Channel 4. Competed
in Animal wind fest competitions in Poole and Wight Air events, has trained
in South Africa, Tom also designs his own boards and publishes articles for
Kite Board Mag. 2003 finished season 1st place as British Kitesurfing
Association champion. Travels all over the south coast and Wales and has
just returned from the canaries training. |
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Samantha Bull
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Dog Obedience
Samantha has competed in shows all over the Country, she has won many junior
handling competitions, many times competing against much older competitors.
East of England Championship Show placed 1st and qualified for Crufts,
Stewarded for a judge in IOW Canine Assoc Limit Show. She attends and
competes at shows with her Swedish Vallhund – Daz. In 2004 awarded
Wightlink Junior Sponsorship award for the time and commitment she puts into
her chosen activity. |
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David Griffiths
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Cricket
Played for the England U17’s winter squad. At 17 selected for the
Hampshire U21 squad. Selected for a 3 year programme at the Hampshire
Academy for training. 2004 secured a place in the 2nd eleven. Made brief
appearance as fielder against Yorkshire at the Rosebowl. Established as
opening bowler & selected for England U18’s v Bangladesh. Also
selected to play for the England U19 squad to tour India & then onto
Australia to Perth Academy. Won young player of the year award in Southern
League Premier Division for 2004. |
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Chris Reed
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Cricket/Golf
Christopher suffers from Aspergers Syndrome, a condition on the Autistic
spectrum, but is very gifted and committed to sport. He plays for the IOW
Cricket disabled team, Shanklin & Sandown junior golf team. His main sport
is Golf and has taken part in the Junior Open at Wentworth, Aldershot and
Rowlands Castle amongst a few, plays for his club in the monthly league. Has
reduced his handicap from 8 to 5. Trains at the Hampshire School of
Excellence on a monthly basis. 2004 won many trophies including the junior
club champs 1st place, Daily Telegraph Qualifier and the Ken Guy. His aim is
to become a professional golfer.
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Leigh McMillan
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Tornado Sailing
2003 picked to be GB representative for pre Olympic Regatta at Athens.
Leading GB Tornado sailor. Competed in Kiel week & Olympic Sailing World
Championship in Cadiz where he won a silver. Won place in 2004 GBR Olympics
in Athens. |
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Kieran Annis
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Ice Hockey |
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Rebekah Cook
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Motorcycle Trials |
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Ffleur Harris
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Horse Showing |
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Matthew Kershaw
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Figure Skating |
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Chris Marsh
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Vectis Rugby Football Club |
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Lee Hodgson
& Julie Platt |
Siberian Husky Racing |
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