Local Community News

Jay Miller's Circus recently welcomed Newport Carnival's committee and royalty to enjoy an evening of fun, stunts and entertainment.  Newport Carnival & Community Events Association have over the years supported Jay Miller's Circus in several ways, including last year having...

Cowes Men’s Shed was recently treated to a visit from Australian-British actress Miriam Margolyes OBE. 83-year-old Miriam took time out of her busy schedule to pop into the Shed to meet some of its members and to find out about...

Residents at Vecta House Care Home in Newport partied with their friends and family at their private carnival party last weekend. It all started when Tanya Everson the homes Lifestyle Leader asked for help from the Isle of Wight community...

The Bus Shed at the IOW Bus & Coach Museum was filled with the sounds of the Newchurch Male Voice Choir and their guests, the Sea Gels Shanty Band on Sunday 25th August. The acoustics of the Shed are superb,...

Residents from Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home recently had the opportunity to experience the wonder of Jay Miller's Circus, currently performing on the Isle of Wight for the summer. This special outing was filled with joy and amazement as residents...

Old Charlton House Care Home held their annual Summer Party this August for residents, their friends and family, and the staff. They were very lucky with the weather, as it held and was sunny and warm. Most of the residents...

Over 150 WI ladies from across the Isle of Wight enjoyed a whole day private visit to Morton Manor last Friday (23rd August), by the kind invitation of the owners, Pat and George Godliman. Everyone who explored the beautiful 5-acre...

Local rock trio 5 Degrees North are to release their third single, Carvel Lane, across all streaming platforms on 15th September. Their last 2 singles have been really well received with thousands of listens on Spotify. 5 Degrees North feature...

Vectis Historic Vehicle Club (VHVC) have donated £1,000 to Ability Dogs 4 Young People. Following the VHVC Ltd Club Open Day - which regularly raises donations for charity - the organisation contacted Ability Dogs 4 Young People’s CEO Carol Court,...

Last month's Summer Funday at Arreton Barns raised a staggering £1,250 for Island-based charity, The Wight Brainy Bunch. Families descended upon the sunny Arreton Barns on Sunday 28th July for a wonderful day filled with traditional fairground games, quirky stalls,...