Local Community News

Sea hiking, rowing machine competitions, a treasure hunt, and a new play from the Appley Tower Players were just a couple of the activities on offer at Appley Day last Sunday (1st October). The event has become an annual celebration...

It was winners all round last Friday (29th September) as Newport-based Independent Financial Planners, Rouse Limited, hosted a spectacular raffle prize draw. Raffle ticket sales and donations totalled over £12,700 and, with Rouse Limited matching this amount, more than £25,400...

The Friends of Northwood Cemetery, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, are celebrating after receiving its 6th Green Flag Award for Northwood Cemetery. The news that Northwood Cemetery has achieved the accreditation - the international quality mark for...

A woman who was born on the Isle of Wight is nearing the end of an epic walk around the entire Great British coastline. Emma Schroeder was due to begin her walk in early 2020 only for the country to...

The Phoenix Choir ‘closed the door’ on their 2023 season of concerts by performing to raise funds for much-needed new Coach House doors at St George’s Church in Arreton last Saturday (30th September). Thankfully, the weather was a lot better...

Residents at Old Charlton House Care Home in Cowes got stuck in and made some delicious cakes for Macmillan's Coffee Morning this year. Whilst baking, they joined in sharing their memories of cake making during their lives, and lots of...

To celebrate Red Squirrel Week this week, Wight Squirrel Project is launching a new initiative to encourage people who walk in a woodland regularly to note down squirrel sightings. If you walk your dog in a particular wood, then it...

A new book for young children entitled 'Ginger the Red Squirrel Finds a New Home' will launch at Quarr Abbey tomorrow (Wednesday). It’s written by Helen Butler MBE with illustrations by graphic artist, Kate Northover, who designed the snazzy road...

The Trustees of Mike Howley Trust are welcoming young Island creatives to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions. Funds are available for those involved in dance, theatre (including film/video), music and writing. This funding...

Isle of Wight charity WightAID gave out more than £8,500 to 7 good causes in its latest round of donations. The latest ceremony saw Planet Aware given £500 towards First Aid Training for their volunteers. Freshwater Memorial Hall and Leisure...