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The CSSC South & South East Barbados Challenge is a programme of events leading up to a week of competitions between CSSC and corresponding civil servants in Barbados. Click on the following link to view all of the qualifying events to be held during 2008 – all you or your have to do is win one of them, and then you can fly out to Barbados in the autumn of 2009 (at an advantageous cost, subsidised by your region), and enjoy one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world.
What are you waiting for?

CSSC Sailing Taster Days
There are a number of opportunities for CSSC members to sail on Sea Essay. We are running a number of “day sails” which are just a day long and a great introduction to sailing, no experience is necessary!
We also run “Seatimes” which are longer trips, these can be anything from a weekend or week long. Seatimes offer a great chance to live aboard the Yacht for a few days, make new friends, and visit some interesting and beautiful places on the south coast of England, Channel Islands or even Northern France.
We also run training courses, approved by the Royal Yachting Association. These are at prices which are considerably lower than those offered by the commercial sailing schools. We also are in the position to organise some “Group Day Sails” for your organisation.
Sea Essay offers civil servants a great opportunity to discover sailing at an affordable price and is a fantastic experience.
Download CSSA flyer for full details and contact Nicola Shearman:Telephone 02392 550602 (evenings) e-mail:Nicola Shearman 

Isle of Wight Newsletter January 2009

The latest news for IOW CSSC members.
Click here to download a copy in Word format.
or here to download as a pdf

Cineworld cinema tickets are on sale now for the great price of £4.00 each. They can be used for any film, any time and for any screen, except the deluxe screens. Look out for a poster in your office with details of who to purchase them from.For members at HMRC, please see Darren Cooke for your tickets and if there are any members who would like to become a ticket seller in your office, please contact Anne Davison.If anyone would like to purchase some tickets now, please contact Anne on 01983 273759
**Only CSSC members are able to purchase cinema tickets**

We have negotiated a discount at Warner’s Leisure Hotels at the Bembridge Coast Hotel of 10% discount off their Lifestyle Package in the Quay Leisure Club. The offer starts from 1st April 2008. The leisure club, for adults only,  has indoor bowls, an indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, a gym, bar and Sky TV. They also offer beauty treatments and other activities such as tennis and archery. You will need to show your CSSC countdown/membership card.  For more details please contact the Leisure Manager Graeme Palmer on 875818

17, Sandown Rd, Lake - 01983 402228
Please produce CSSC membership card

45 school Green Rd, Freshwater - 01683 755121
On production of your CSSC card

Rosemary Vineyard, one of the largest British vineyards, covering 30 acres, Rosemary Vineyard is ideally placed to make the most of the mild Island climate. All wine is made on site from grapes grown on the estate. Relax and enjoy a taste of the good life in this peaceful setting. Smallbrook lane, Ryde, IOW, PO33 2UX. Please show your CSSC Card at the time of purchase. Rosemary Vineyard website is www.rosemaryvineyard.co.uk

Permanent bowling discounts on game rates, including peak times (see local tariff for details) Members Only promotional events Monthly newsletter giving details of additional offers and discounts Book a Children's Birthday Party for 6 or more and the birthday child goes FREE Book a Nightbeat for 12 or more and your place is FREE Special Balcony Nightclub offers Visit the LA Bowl website here

Experience fine dining at our restaurant in Godshill. The Essex has now been awarded 2 AA rosettes.
The Essex serves local produce direct from their own farm (organic beef and lamb) and other farms and businesses on the island. The Essex Restaurant also have a vegetarian/vegan menu - but please give 24 hours notice if you wish to order from this.
Please telephone 01983 840232 for reservations.
On production of your current membership card members will receive a 20% off the total bill any evening except Saturdays and Gourmet nights.

Visit the Days Gone By website here Phone or e-mail Pat Linstead on 01494 888449 for the cssc code which can be entered on the checkout page.

Members can obtain a 10% discount on either the Beginners Watercolour painting Workshops or the Beginners Watercolour painting Breaks on production of your current membership card.
Contact Wight Painting Holidays, Wyke Regis New Road, Porchfield, Isle of Wight PO30 4LT Telephone: 01983 525708 or see the Wight Painting website for details of course availability and local accommodation.

10% discount off normal admission price at Dinosaur Isle, Sandown: www.dinosaurisle.com
10% off standard vehicle fares and Red Funnel Holidays at Red Funnel Ferries, Southampton, code req. www.redfunnel.co.uk/
Only £4.50 for adults at Coleman’s Animal Farm, Porchfield www.colemansfarmpark.co.uk/attractions.html
£5.00 only admission at Flamingo Park, Seaview, see website: www.iowight.com/flamingo-aprk/
To obtain discount codes where requested please e-mail Pat Linstead including your name and CSSC membership number.

To find out more about Isle of Wight Area Association, contact one of our representatives listed below:
Chairman - Anne Davison 01983 273759 (w) e-mail Anne Davison
Secretary – Helen Cooke 01983 273714 (w) e-mail Helen Cooke
Vice Secretary - Sharon Richards 01983 273736 (w) e-mail Sharon Richards 
Treasurer - Phil Nelson 01983 293363(o)

Special discounts are headline offers and maybe subject to restrictions. So please make sure you check with the establishment before purchasing to avoid disappointment.