Local Community News

The excitement was palpable in a crowded Shanklin Theatre as we eagerly awaited TheatreTrain’s latest show: Grease... The stage itself indicated the effort which has gone into this production, with its upstage steps and platform, bright ‘Rydell High’ sign lit...

Residents of Old Charlton House Residential Home in Cowes were in chocolate heaven last week (Friday) as they celebrated World Chocolate Day. The day began with residents dipping strawberries in chocolate to set and eat after their lunch. They found...

The family charity Home-Start Isle of Wight is celebrating its longest-serving volunteer this week after 2 decades of service. Margaret Rylands has volunteered helping young families for the past 20 years, and has also been a trustee of the organisation...

Roly Toombs of Ventnor Rugby Club recently presented a cheque for £250 to Indra Riches and Rob Engelgardt outside the traditional red telephone box in Niton, soon to become the hub for local tourist information. The money was raised when...

A recent ‘Meet the Funders’ event provided a unique platform for local Ryde community groups to connect with several funding organisations. The event - which took place last Thursday (6th July) at Aspire Ryde - aimed to equip community organisations...

Matilda is 1 of my favourite shows, and from the moment when the curtain opened to reveal fingers protruding from a sea of white tablecloths, to the final rousing chorus of ‘Revolting Children’, this production did not disappoint. Many of...

Following on from tree planting at Pan Country Park last October, 10th Newport Brownies are on the environmental trail again. Back in October, they helped Lord Lieutenant Susie Sheldon plant the Tree of Trees to remember the late Queen. This...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Prince’s Trust teams on the Isle of Wight, as well as in Southampton and Basingstoke, have been busy helping to improve their local areas with a variety of inspiring projects. The...

St Catherine’s School held their annual Summer Fair on Friday 30th June and even though the weather wasn’t onside, they had amazing support! Staff and students welcomed everyone for an action-packed afternoon and even though the weather wasn’t onside with...

The story of a smelly gnome with only one friend has been brought to life by an author on the Isle of Wight. Cherril Prentice has released her latest book for children, Dirty Dilbert the Smelly Gnome, a tale about...