Local Community News

A group of Mountbatten Isle of Wight fundraisers are preparing to take on a 240km husky sled challenge across the snowy wilderness of northern Sweden later this month.

Four dancers from Classique Dance Studios on the Isle of Wight have returned home with more than 25 trophies after competing at the “Follow Your Dreams” Dance Championships in Kent last weekend.

More than 50 people recently gathered at Bembridge Sailing Club for Planet Aware’s second mini conference focusing on marine plastic pollution, with particular attention given to nurdles and cigarette butts.

A raffle packed with dozens of prizes is being organised in effort to raise money for mental health charity, Mind..

Southern Vectis is marking Mother’s Day this year by offering Isle of Wight youngsters the chance to take their mums on the bus for free.

A sold-out charity supper club held at the Sir Max Aitken Museum in Cowes has raised £4,500 for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

The original Wadhams clock has returned to Newport High Street on the Isle of Wight following restoration, with the historic timepiece by the Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society.

A new photography hub in Newport is helping Islanders rescue old photographs, print new ones and preserve family memories for future generations.

A vibrant Indian-themed fundraising evening celebrating the Festival of Holi brought colour, music and community spirit together on Saturday evening (7th March), raising £7,000 for Mountbatten Hospice and the Dementia UK Admiral Nurses Isle of Wight Appeal.

People of all ages came together to work with 3 charities and plant new wildlife hedging at Isle of Wight Steam Railway at the weekend.