Local Community News

Residents at Orchard House in Newport have been celebrating Halloween in style. Staff held a competition asking the community to deliver their best carved pumpkin to the home, and then residents got to choose their favourite. The winner was Amy...

A concert by folk duo 'Pukastar' drew a full congregation to the Holy Cross Church in Binstead last Saturday afternoon. Having thoroughly enjoyed a blend of folk, Celtic and classical songs and music and excellent harp, guitar and other instrument...

Isle of Wight estate agents Spence Willard have announced their sponsorship of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat. As we all know, there are many benefits of living by the water including days at the beach, sailing, surfing and paddleboarding to name but...

The 2021 Poppy Appeal has launched in the South and this year, as the charity marks its centenary, the Royal British Legion (RBL) is celebrating the return of its collectors who have been helping to fundraise for over a century....

Aldi is embracing the time for giving by encouraging local charities, community groups and food banks on the Isle of Wight to register now to receive surplus food donations this Christmas. As part of Aldi’s pledge to donate 10 million...

Sandown Historical Association officially unveiled their ‘Sandown Chronicle’ restoration and digitalisation project on ‘National Make A Difference Day’ as part of a day of displays and dialogue, with local residents and councillors at Sandown Library. Derek Poole, from the Historical...

Intrepid fundraiser Elbie Todd is to embark on a new charity effort in support of Help for Heroes. By the end of the year, Elbie, who works as an administrator at Island Roads, is attempting to walk 457 miles -...

Cowes Women’s Institute has marked 10 years of its history by planting a tree at Northwood Cemetery. On Monday 4th October, ladies from Cowes WI gathered to plant a tree to commemorate 10 years of Cowes WI 2010 – 2020....

Brevity, the Isle of Wight's Literary Handbill, invites aspiring and experienced writers to an informative, inclusive and interactive writing workshop on 16th November at Monkton Arts, Ryde. Participants can expect prose innovation and poetry experimentation, top tips, exercises and support....

The Isle of Wight's perhaps most well-known magician, David Randini, says he is delighted to have received some fan mail this week. Mr Randini, who has been entertaining young audiences across the Isle of Wight for several decades, received the...