Local Community News

Sandown Carnival has reflected on a bumper 2022, the 1st season since the COVID-19 pandemic, admitting that 'we couldn't have hoped for a better year'. In a hugely successful comeback year, Sandown Carnival’s 2022 events attracted at least 10,000 spectators,...

The Rotary Club of Shanklin would like to thank the generosity of Islanders who donated gifts and bought items at their annual sale in January. Rachel Wadie, Secretary of the Rotary Club of Shanklin, has said that the impact of...

Just under £700,000 was donated to more than 450 charities in 2022 thanks to people donating in memory of their loved ones, including 6 charities here on the Island. The donations were made via a free online memorials feature offered...

Isle of Wight creatives have until Monday 20th February to apply for a commission of up to £4,000 pounds, to work with young people to transform neglected and hidden spaces in Ryde. The project, aimed primarily at 12-14-year-olds, will be...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) held their Month 4 Competition on Zoom, not at Arreton Community Hall this month. There were a wide range of images on show, with entries judged by Ian Pratt. The Society meets in...

The Mike Howley Trust (MHT) has entered into a partnership with Platform One College of Music and Quay Arts to help disperse funds from the Trust to writers and performance artists on the Isle of Wight during the first half...

Michael Cooke Michael Cooke from Bonchurch has been scouring Isle of Wight charity shops for the original, uncensored versions of more than 160 Disney films - and needs just 3 more to complete his collection. Michael, who works in the...

The newly-elected Club Captain, Lady Captain and Seniors Captain were welcomed into office in the traditional manner at Freshwater Bay Golf Club’s annual Captain’s Drive-In, with over £300 raised for Independent Arts. the Captain’s Charity for 2023 who gave a...

Southern Water has awarded 3 additional Community Energy Grants across the Isle of Wight to support those in need this winter.    Since the scheme was launched in October, Southern Water have been inundated with applications for support with energy bills from...

Year 5 children at The Bay CE School are literally 'over the Moon' after their message to the Orion space capsule was played as it orbited the Moon. Artemis 1 launched in November and released the Orion capsule which orbited...