Local Community News

The Little Red Riding Hood pantomime, performed by an enthusiastic group of local amateur actors, delighted full houses across 3 evenings - and an afternoon matinee - last week. This interactive, music-filled production was a shining example of the Island’s...

Blackwater Mill Care Home has been brimming with festive spirit this week, thanks to 2 deliveries of gifts from kind-hearted individuals at Embracing Age and local teenager, Macie Edkins-Wherry. The care home says the gifts will bring joy and comfort...

Dover Park Primary School in Ryde recently welcomed a talented quartet from the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra for a special performance and workshop with its pupils. On the 28th of November, the musicians from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra visited Dover...

Priory School recently put on a stirling production of Treasure Island at Quay Arts in Newport. The Antony Minghella Theatre at Quay Arts is an atmospheric space, open to a huge variety of uses – and the pupils of The...

Girlguiding members from across the Island recently enjoyed a trip to The Commodore Cinema in Ryde to see Disney’s latest animated adventure film, Moana 2, at an exclusive screening. Girlguiding nationally has a partnership with Odeon Cinemas but with none...

Independent Arts, a Newport-based charity for arts and well-being, is to host a vibrant new exhibition that celebrates the creative achievements of Isle of Wight care home residents. The exhibition showcases an inspiring collection of artwork, including collages, watercolours, printing,...

The first Sunday of December saw nearly 300 Santas come together on Ryde Esplanade, to once again take on the previously popular IoW Santa Dash. Originally organised by Mountbatten Isle of Wight, after a 2-year break, Ryde & District Round...

Orchard House Care Home was filled with festive joy as we welcomed the talented students from Hunnyhill Primary School this holiday season. The school children delighted residents with a heart-warming performance of Christmas carols, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The...

Man Vs Fat Football Isle of Wight have been working hard over this festive season to bring children at our local hospital something sweet. Man Vs Fat football clubs from Cowes and Sandown have worked together with friends and families...

Vecta House Care Home was transformed into a winter wonderland last week as they hosted their annual Christmas Lights Switch-On ceremony. The event was a heartwarming affair, bringing together residents, their loved ones, and the local community. The highlight of...