Local Community News

3-year-old Oakley Blake With this year’s summer parades cancelled, Sandown Carnival Association launched their Virtual Carnival in July, giving entrants the chance to win £50 by sending in a fancy dress photo. The Carnival Committee has now voted for the...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has announced that it will be offering a new youth mental health drop-in service every Wednesday from 14:00-17:00. The drop-in will see Youth Trust Wellbeing Practitioners become available to offer information, guidance and support...

As we move from the height of summer, Island theatres are in preparation for a range of autumn and winter entertainments for you. This September the Apollo Theatre is delighted to be starting their 49th season of plays with Ladies...

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...