Local Community News

A greenhouse to help volunteers maintain the grounds of historic Northwood House is one of the grants from WightAID in its latest round of gifting. Northwood Park depends on the support of volunteers to keep it looking at its best....

Godshill Orchards opened a new self-service shop in honour of the business' late matriarch Vivienne Medway. The village business have sold their fruit & products for generations at the Orchard entrance and it was decided to refresh the facility. Sadly,...

Isle of Wight charity Friends of the Animals have issued an appeal to save the sight of 4-year-old miniature poodle Susan. Susan now only has limited vision due to cataracts. She is considered a good candidate for cataract surgery, and...

Naturezones, with the help of Isle of Wight wildlife photographers, has just launched its 2025 Isle of Wight Wildlife calendar. Images in the calendar were chosen by public vote, however, everyone who submitted a photograph is represented in the calendar....

Members of the Island's Trefoil Guilds met recently for their annual Summer Garden Party.  Membership of the  Island groups comprises current Girlguiding leaders as well as those who have been members of Girlguiding - whether as a Brownie, Guide, Ranger...

In perfect summer weather, Sandown was treated to a day-long feast of family entertainment last weekend (Saturday). From the children’s carnival in the morning to the main carnival parade in the evening, thousands flocked to the town to enjoy the...

Springfield Nursing Home resident, Eric, has become the first Hartford Care resident to achieve his dream - flying a light aircraft. ‘Dream Big, Live Big’ has been rolled out across Hartford Care’s 21 homes, allowing residents to turn their dreams...

The Isle of Wight Scouts Contingent, comprising 50 young people and 14 adult volunteers, departed from East Cowes on Saturday morning (27th July) on their way to the Essex International Jamboree.   The contingent reached the jamboree site at Boynton Wood...

Isle of Wight libraries will be firing up children’s imaginations with Marvellous Makers — this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. As well as encouraging youngsters to keep reading over the Summer holidays, the challenge will also inspire them to express themselves...

Ventnor will host its first-ever Pirate Festival from Wednesday 14th August to Saturday 17th August 2024, coinciding with Ventnor Carnival. The picturesque seaside town will be transformed into a haven for pirates young and old, and promises a treasure trove...