Local Community News

Streets were filled with a wave of clapping, cheering and car horns once again last night (Thursday) as the Island came together to clap for our carers for the 4th week running. The enthusiasm behind recognising NHS and social care...

Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service, have launched their ‘Virtual Youth Club’ as the ongoing coronavirus crisis has forced the service to temporarily close the doors of their popular youth café, 147.  Still keen to support and provide activities...

Isle of Wight College pictured with Dragons Matt Jeffery and Steve Winter 8 local schools battled it out in a Dragons Den-style event just before the coronavirus crisis took hold, vying for additional investment as part of the Young Enterprise...

Young dancers belonging to the Fusion Arts Academy Festival Crews have been continuing to dance thanks to their online dance hub. Created several years ago by the group’s founder, Jo Willey, the online hub has been put to ever greater...

Almost 700 people living with cancer have been supported through Wessex Cancer Trust’s telephone and online services, after the coronavirus pandemic forced its support centres to close towards the end of March. The coronavirus pandemic represents a particularly anxious time...

The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has launched new initiatives to keep people connected with nature while restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 are in place.  Studies have shown that a strong connection with nature benefits our...

Girlguiding, the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women, has launched Adventures At Home – an online hub packed with fun activities and wellbeing and resilience resources to support children and young people across the UK. This charity has...

Photo: Portable Antiquities scheme Discover more about the sites and diverse collections of the Isle of Wight Heritage Service through a new series of fun-filled, craft-based activity packs. Families are being invited to earn their stripes as a history detective...

Age UK Isle of Wight has teamed up with Isle Support You to spread some joy to older Islanders. Using the colours of the Age UK Isle of Wight Rainbow, parents are being urged to get children to colour in 2 rainbow...

2 frontline charities currently supporting vulnerable Island residents during the COVID-19 outbreak have been boosted by a grant award. The IW Foodbank and Pan Together have both been awarded funds by the Isle of Wight Foundation - 1 of 6...