Local Community News

Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers, as part of a good causes initiative.

Vectis Corps of Drums travelled from the Isle of Wight to Wales this weekend to perform at the Milford Haven Carnival, delighting crowds with a lively mix of marching music and sing-along favourites.

The annual Wightlink in the Community celebration recognised the achievements of the many organisations and individuals supported through the ferry operator's long-running community sponsorship programme.

Members of Vectis Corps of Drums proudly represented the Isle of Wight during London Band Week last weekend, taking part in a parade through some of the capital’s most historic ceremonial streets.

It has been a fantastic 2 weeks of fundraising for Ventnor's St Catherine’s Speech and Language School, which supports students with speech, language and communication needs.

Medina Marching Band has returned to the Isle of Wight after representing the Island at London Band Week, performing at 2 of the UK's premier marching band events over an unforgettable weekend in the capital.

Some 22 Christ the King College students have spent the last 2 years raising money for the trip of a lifetime to Peru.

Pupils from Ormiston Hunnyhill Academy have been recognised for their creativity, innovation and engineering talent at a special awards ceremony hosted by Southampton University.

A pair of talented dancers from the Isle of Wight, Anya Murphy and Kenzie Madden, from Seaview, will represent England at an international dance competition next week.

The Chris Koppany Memorial Garden features plaques dedicated to a host of former Ryde Academy students and staff.