Local Community News

Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers this November, as part of a good causes initiative. The local bus operator’s Community Fund is a dedicated resource for backing local causes with funding,...

Islander Sian Grove was nominated and shortlisted for the ‘Young Farmer of the Year’ category, at the recent National Young Farmers Achiever Awards. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday 2nd November at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham. Sian...

Grants from the Girlguiding Adventure Fund were made available so that local guides could get out into the great outdoors. After obtaining one of these grants, which covers the costs of travel and entrance fees, leaders of Girlguiding Isle of...

When a group of young Ventnorians set out to create a permanent home for Ventnor Fringe in the town all year round, they could never have imagined what came next. Now, a decade later, the team behind Ventnor Exchange are...

Over 200 people enjoyed an Autumn/Winter fashion show from Bellissima and Sugar and Spice Lingerie to raise funds for Ability Dogs for Young People. Needing a bigger venue due to demand for the biannual event, the 2 Ryde boutiques relocated...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) held its First Month Competition (M1) on their new season on Zoom in October. The top 10 - scoring 19/20 out of a maximum of 20 Marks - are listed below: 20s Terry...

Can you help bring festive cheer to a child's Christmas Day? The Isle of Wight Christmas Toy Appeal has returned for 2024 with members of the public asked to take on the role of Santa by donating toys worth £10...

A charity that helps Island families in poverty to have a much-needed holiday is the biggest beneficiary of the latest round of giving by WightAID. The Getaway Foundation was granted £5,760 to support 18 respite breaks in 2025. Many of...

The Isle of Wight Crematorium has donated just under £4,000 to Young Lives vs Cancer (formerly CLIC Sargent), to support children and young people living with cancer. The money has been raised as part of the Institute of Cemetery and...

Highfield House in Shanklin has announced that its Registered Manager, Teresa Hope, has been named a finalist for the Registered Manager of the Year award at the Great British Care Awards, set to take place at the Hilton Metropole in...