Local Community News

A matched-funding grant from the national charity RALPHH has enabled the Isle of Wight’s oldest rowing club to install weatherproof defibrillation equipment onto the exterior of its clubhouse. Newport Rowing Club has been in existence since 1863. It is a...

Residents in Calbourne recently gathered to celebrate the completion of a refurbishment project that has preserved the village's historic water pump and canopy. The Isle of Wight's High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas, cut a red ribbon at the well-known local landmark...

4 volunteer members of Bembridge RNLI have been recognised for their years of dedication to rescuing those in peril on the seas. Last night (Tuesday), the RNLI recognised the selfless and unwavering dedication of the 4 individuals, 1 of whom...

Friends of the Animals helped save more than 120 animals in total last year - the busiest 12 months on record for the Isle of Wight charity. 2023 proved to be a year of great demand with more and more...

An Island charity has launched its January fundraising campaign to help support 100 families - by giving each a £25 food voucher.  The ‘Kick-Start with Home-Start’ campaign aims to support struggling families looking after very young children to buy fresh...

Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service, has announced that is an official Hey Girl’s community partner, offering free period products to those who need them. Hey Girls is an award-winning social enterprise that donates 100% of their profit to...

Blackwater Mill Care Home resident Joan recently celebrated her 102nd birthday. Joan's room was decorated and she was showered with gifts and presents to mark her big day. Over Christmas staff at the home had been talking birthday wishes and...

Shanklin Library are challenging adult readers to complete their annual Reading Challenge - and all you have to do is read 10 books before 30th March. It’s just £3 to enter, a reward is given after 5 books and completed...

Vecta House nursing home in Newport was overwhelmed over the Christmas period with the kind community spirit of the Island community. Vecta House has built relationships with the charity Embracing Age Isle of Wight who also work alongside a local...

A volunteering scheme to combat loneliness in the Island’s older people is delighted to have been given a £5,000 boost by ferry company Wightlink. Age UK Isle of Wight’s Good Neighbour Scheme (GNS) uses around 130 volunteers to befriend approximately...