Local Community News

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...

Southern Vectis is throwing its support behind Mountbatten Isle of Wight, by naming the charity as its official good cause for 2024 and 2025. The local bus operator will spend the next 2 years raising funds and awareness to help...

Local business T.D.G Tree Services has raised over £1,200 for the Isle of Wight Foodbank as a result of their Christmas tree recycling initiative. The team has been busy over the New Year period collecting, recycling and chipping as many...

Cowes Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (CAODS) has announced the restart of their Youth Theatre. Starting on Sunday (7th January), Trinity Youth Theatre is open to anyone aged 8-16 who would like to learn more about all aspects of theatre...

Orchard House Care Home Residents embraced the rainy weather with a day filled with engaging activities. Despite the downpour, spirits were high as they gathered to enjoy indoor pastimes. Auntie G, a beloved member of the Orchard House community, captivated...

Ryde Beach Lifeguards (RBLG) is looking for brand new recruits to join their team for the 2024 summer season.  RBLG is an independent lifesaving service on the Isle of Wight, that provides a Beach Safety Service in Ryde and Sandown,...

Age UK Isle of Wight brought joy to patients spending Christmas at St Mary's Hospital, thanks to the help of local schools. Handmade cards were distributed to uplift the spirits of those in hospital during the festive season. The cards...

Tessa Bryson, a member of the Carisbrooke/Newport Ranger Unit, has gained a Girlguiding Gold Award - the 1st Ranger on the Island to do so. The Ranger Gold Award is a special achievement and gives each participant the opportunity to...

East Midlands rail maintenance firm MTMS has pledged its support to the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, to help the organisation continue its vital work for the next 3 years. The organisation’s operations include helping vessels in trouble in the waters around...

Vectis Radio has announced the return of its Isle of Wight Community Awards for 2024 following the success of last year's inaugural event. Taking place on Friday 15th March, the community radio station is offering a chance for all Island-based...