Local Community News

Mountbatten are holding a Day of Reflection tomorrow (Tuesday) on the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown to remember all those who have died and to keep in mind all those who have been bereaved. Mountbatten Chief Executive Nigel Hartley...

Wessex Cancer Trust is inviting Islanders to help celebrate the charity’s 40th birthday by donning their finest Eighties wear as part of 'Wear it Bright 2021' next Friday (26th March). The charity is hoping local businesses, schools and other organisations...

People Matter IW is helping Islanders without internet access or digital skills to complete their 2021 Census questionnaire. The Independent Living Centre in Newport is part of a network of Census Support Centres supporting people across England and Wales. People...

Since Pan Together's trustees took the swift decision to close Downside Community Centre and the Isobel Café on 17th March 2020, in the wake of the coronavirus emergency, the charity has been supporting vulnerable and isolated people with lifeline support...

Over 800 employers have signed up to the Island Careers Partnership to support young Islanders to gain the necessary skills, experience, and entry into employment. Established in April 2019 by Richard White from the Island Studio School and CECAMM, with...

Isle of Wight-based Julie Watson, a retired English teacher, is publishing her first travel story collection called 'Travel Mementos: Personal Stories about Faraway Places'. The volume of 20 travel tales is being released this Friday (19th March 2021) to whet...

Resident Barbara Parker with her artwork Residents of Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home in the West Wight have been so inspired by the huge efforts that local communities have made to keep everyone safe, they are giving something back by...

As a new pot of funding opens for applications, co-operative colleagues on the Isle of Wight are celebrating their successful store fundraising in 2020. A total of £5,610 was raised last year at The Co-operative Food stores on the Isle...

UKSA, the Cowes-based non-profit maritime charity, has announced that it has signed the 'She of the Sea' pledge. The pledge is a commitment by She of the Sea and signatory organisations to work together to build a diverse and inclusive...

The integral role played by social workers in supporting many of the Island's most vulnerable residents is being recognised today (Tuesday) on World Social Work Day. The day is an important way of thanking social work staff who had worked...