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ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL IN VENTNOR RAISE AWARENESS FOR DEVELOPMENTAL LANGUAGE DISORDER
St Catherine’s School in Ventnor went to school in Mufti today (Friday) to support and raise awareness for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Day. They went into school in purple and yellow to raise awareness of DLD with Crave Ice Cream...
Read moreDetailsCHILDCARE BOOST FOR ISLE OF WIGHT PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY
Young people on the Island dreaming of treading the boards, singing and dancing have been given a boost, after a local specialist company was granted the ability to accept childcare vouchers and tax-free childcare payments. Theatretrain Isle of Wight, which...
Read moreDetails2023 STYLE OF WIGHT HOMES AND INTERIORS SHOW A ROARING SUCCESS
The Style of Wight Homes & Interiors Show was a palpable hit with exhibitors and visitors alike, as hundreds flocked to Freshwater last weekend. East Afton Farmhouse was the venue for an event that showcased any and everything to do...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 SPONSORSHIP SCHEME
Isle of Wight sports, arts and charity groups are being invited to apply for cross-Solent travel support through Wightlink’s sponsorship scheme. The ferry company has a proud history of supporting Island clubs and groups dating back to 1987. Ryde Rowing...
Read moreDetailsNEW BOOK SHOWING VENTNOR’S HISTORY IN 99 OLD POSTCARDS TO BE RELEASED
The Ventnor & District Local History Society’s latest publication, 'Ventnor in 99 Old Postcards', featuring a selection of postcards selected from the Ventnor Heritage Centre’s extensive archive, will be launched later this month. The pictures include Aerial Views, The Beach,...
Read moreDetailsPARALYMPIAN JORDAN CATCHPOLE PAYS INSPIRATIONAL VISIT TO SANDOWN SCHOOL
The Bay CE School welcomed paralympic swimmer Jordan Catchpole MBE into school last Wednesday (11th October). The visit was part of Sports For Champions UK (CIC); their mission is to educate, enable and empower the next generation through the power...
Read moreDetailsARTSWORK OFFERS £8,000 CREATIVE COMMISSION TO CONNECT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH OLDER GENERATION
A commission of up to £8,000 is being offered to creatives on the Isle of Wight, working with young people from the Island Learning Centre (ILC) to co-create a public art intervention with the aim of strengthening the links between...
Read moreDetailsTATTOO CONVENTION WILL RETURN AFTER THE 400-STRONG SUCCESS OF THIS YEAR’S EVENT
The Isle of Wight's 2nd Tattoo Convention was held at Quay Arts in Newport last weekend - and it was yet another great success. Around 400 people are believed to have attended the event over the 2 days. The convention...
Read moreDetailsTHREE CHEERS FOR THREE BISHOPS AS PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED AT PUB IN BRIGHSTONE
As a result of fundraising efforts, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service Clinical Coordination Centre staff, along with the Ambulance Training & Community Response Services (ATCORS), have funded a new public access defibrillator located at The Three Bishops in the...
Read moreDetailsCOWES COLLEGE STUDENTS LEARN FROM VOYAGE WITH OCEAN YOUTH TRUST
A group of 13 Cowes Enterprise College students have recently embarked on an inspiring and transformative voyage with Ocean Youth Trust South, an extraordinary adventure that endeavours to leave a lasting impact on their lives. The week-long voyage aboard the...
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