Local Community News

Local community defibrillator champion, Steve Read, has seen his latest project unveiled by High Sheriff Graham Biss BEM and Lake Parish Council Chair, Paul Brading, outside the Shanklin County Ground Clubhouse. The defib has been installed as part of Shanklin...

Leading national builders’ merchant Jewson has donated £5,000 towards Freshwater's new lifeboat. Jewson has partnered with the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat (FILB) Service to fund an Atlantic 85 lifeboat, which was revealed and officially named ‘The Jillian Scott’ at an event...

Lake residents celebrated recent fundraising recitals by pianist Tom Nuckley with a cheque presentation from Lake Methodist Church's Edna Morris to Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Coxswain Mark Birch. The presentation also included the award of a £2,000 grant, through...

The Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership has been successful in its bid for another substantial grant of £20,000 to support ‘Food on The Move’, now in its 4th year, bringing the total raised for this vital community support to...

The Bay CE School recently celebrated the many successes of its secondary school students during their annual ‘Celebration of Excellence’ event. Parents and carers were invited to join students and staff on 18th July for an end-of-year celebration of achievements,...

Orchard House Care Home recently hosted a delightful cheese and wine afternoon, which was met with enthusiasm and joy by the residents. The event featured a selection of fine cheeses and wines, providing a sophisticated and enjoyable experience for all...

Greek God Zeus With the upcoming Olympics just days away, Year 3 teachers from St Mary’s and St Thomas’ Federated Primary Catholic Schools organised an Ancient Greek Olympics Day for their pupils at St Thomas' in Newport. In a spirited...

The disability charity Cowes Sailability is offering wheelchair users the chance to drive a high-speed boat on the Solent for 5 days in Cowes Week - 29th July to 2nd August. The charity has hired the 9m boat Wetwheels, which...

Red Funnel and its Charity of the Year, the Isle of Wight Foodbank, have announced a can drive challenge to collect 1,000 cans of food by the end of Cowes Week, on 2nd August. Cans can be dropped off at...

Ryde's beach accessibility facilities have been officially opened this week, marking a significant step forward in ensuring that everyone, regardless of mobility challenges, can enjoy the beautiful 5-mile stretch of Ryde beach. This project was born from heartfelt feedback from...