Local Community News

A capacity audience congregated in St Paul's Church, Shanklin on Saturday to enjoy a Summer Concert performed by Mynyddislwyn Male Choir, visiting from South Wales, and the local Newchurch Male Voice Choir. The choirs joined together to start the concert...

The colourful annual Cowes Pram Race in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support headed off in sunny late summer conditions from The Painter's Arms at noon on Sunday (28th August). Entries included (among others) the Flintstones, a selection of sharks (From...

As living costs continue to rise, local friendship group 'Isle of Wight Oddfellows' is urging residents to not cut back on socialising. The not-for-profit group, which has around 250 local members, many older or retired, is becoming increasingly concerned about...

Over this past month, The Orchard Care Centre in Newport has welcomed a wide range of entertainment and activities which their residents have thoroughly enjoyed. Residents were treated to a visit from Annie, a wonderful 1950’s singer who entertained the...

The annual West Wight Tennis Tournament - which was held on one of the hottest days of the year - raised £2,200 for Dementia UK Admiral Nurses IW. A cheque for £2,284 was recently handed over to Sally, Lady Grylls,...

The Gnomon A vertical sundial that has stood on Ventnor Esplanade for 171 years - known as the gnomon - remains mysterious to many, with its connection to the Australian city of Brisbane somewhat unknown. A gnomon (from Ancient Greek γνώμων 'one that knows or...

81-year-old David Temple, from the Isle of Wight, has completed a 33-day sail around Britain, raising over £20,000 for Parkinson’s UK and Cure Parkinson’s. Covering over 2,100 miles this summer, the challenging route included navigating round the most northerly point...

This week former professional goalkeeper, David James MBE, officially opened a football recycling centre at the Utilita Energy Hub in Newport – and is inviting parents to help themselves to free, good-quality football boots in anticipation of their return to...

Newport marked 100 years of carnival history yesterday evening (Thursday) with one of the biggest and most spectacular turnouts of floats and spectators for an illuminated event in decades. The parade - which took over a full 40 minutes to...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has welcomed its new community engagement leader, Tiffany Harvey. The Wroxall-based sanctuary recently won funding from the National Lottery's Community Fund which has made this brand new role possible. It will allow the charity...