Local Community News

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council have installed a new bench Victoria Recreation Ground overlooking the cricket field commemorating the late Terry Woodford. Terry passed away in June this year and during his life worked tirelessly to encourage a range of...

Hosted by Lady Cheshire and Lady Grylls, a Grand Russian High Tea at the Royal Hotel was to launch Stephan Roman’s new book ‘Isle and Empires’ and to raise money for Mountbatten and Dementia UK Admiral Nurses IW. Guests were...

Charities and community groups in the South and South West of England are invited to apply for a share of £45,000 in funding. Sovereign Housing Association, working with not-for-profit digital fundraising platform The Good Exchange, has grants available for community...

Hampshire Fare is touring the Isle of Wight next month (7th-8th October) as part of a special ‘Roadshow’, visiting local food, drink and craft producers, as well as independent retailers and hospitality venues selling and serving local produce. Hampshire Fare,...

A community interest company is launching a fundraiser in a bid to bring markets - including a Christmas market - back to Newport town centre. Market Days CIC was set up as a not-for-profit company that aims to bring back...

Wolverton Manor Garden Fair is hosting its 21st show this weekend on the 4th & 5th September from 10:00 until 17:00 both days in aid of Age UK Isle of Wight. The Island largest Garden Fair offers fun and entertainment...

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Orchard House care home in Newport got up close and personal with some furry friends when they celebrated all the wonderful things about man’s best friend on National Dog Day. National Dog Day is an...

Maureen Sullivan reviews the Island Savoyards' workshop production of the hit-musical 'We Will Rock You', as seen on stage at Shanklin Theatre. Going to an amateur production of We Will Rock You when you’re a die-hard Queen fan who thinks...

The St Helens Village Sports were able to take place for the first time since 2019 on Bank Holiday Monday - the 122nd year of the annual event. Following the lifting of restrictions on such events earlier in the summer,...

Rugby returned to Wootton Rec after a 17 month hiatus with the annual Layla’s Trust charity fixture, deferred from December 2020. A large crowd enjoyed the weather conditions and a convivial atmosphere, and were entertained by a thoroughly enjoyable 80...