Local Community News

A major wedding anniversary was celebrated at Orchard House in Newport before Christmas, as Mr and Mrs Peter and Helen Reffold celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. The team at the home helped them celebrate together on 23rd December, marking the...

National supermarket Aldi supported local charities, community groups and food banks on the Isle of Wight on Christmas Eve by donating 300 meals to those in need. Working with Neighbourly, the supermarket paired up its stores in Cowes and Lake...

A large crowd gathered on North Walk in Ryde on Boxing Day to take part in a chilly dip in the sea. Those brave enough to test the water did so in swimsuits, wetsuits, and fancy dress with one person...

The Methodist Church on Garfield Road in Ryde is starting a ‘Welcome’ initiative for anyone who feels they could do with a bit of company after Christmas. At this time of year, the world often doesn’t hold much warmth and...

WightAID handed out an early Christmas present to 8 local charities and organisations last week, with grants totalling £9,300.  The WightAID Foundation works with Island companies, investors and individuals to support charitable projects on the Isle of Wight that support...

Local charity Aspire Ryde said goodbye to one of its founders earlier this month. After 8 years at the charity, Jules Monaghan is moving on to work alongside her husband Heath in his role as Anglican Pioneer Minister in Ryde....

Wightlink has handed over printers and phones to several Isle of Wight charities following an upgrade of office equipment around the company.  The items are in excellent condition and have been welcomed by good causes. Head of Island Ports, Martin...

Freshwater Bay Golf Club has handed over a cheque for £4,050 to FYT Bus following year-long fundraising efforts for the West Wight charity. FYT Bus is an Island-based charity that improves access to local health, social, retail and leisure amenities...

3 community groups focused on supporting people to get active, boost their mental health and meet people in their local areas are the latest organisations to be awarded funding from the Isle of Wight Foundation. Swim the Wight, Brighstone Lawn...

Isle of Wight Tesco shoppers have donated the most ever in support of foodbanks and local charities, it has been revealed. Tesco customers donated more than 2.4million meals during the winter Food Collection at the beginning of December, with 3,253...