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TESCO TEAM HOPES TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR ISLE OF WIGHT CHARITIES IN EPIC BIKE RIDE
The 10-strong team of Island Tesco colleagues, will cycle from Ryde to Freshwater.
Read moreDetailsSANDOWN BOWLING CLUB CELEBRATES 100 YEARS AT HEART OF COMMUNITY LIFE
Sandown Town Council has extended its congratulations to Sandown Bowling Club as it marks its remarkable 100-year centenary.
Read moreDetailsNEW DIMBOLA EXHIBITION CELEBRATES JIMI HENDRIX AND THE LAST GREAT EVENT
The spirit and sound of Jimi Hendrix will return to the Isle of Wight with the opening of Experience Hendrix – Isle of Wight Festival 1970 at Dimbola Museum and Galleries, a new exhibition sponsored by Solo Music Agency.
Read moreDetailsVOLUNTEER WHO LOST PARTNER FINDS PURPOSE HELPING LONELY ISLANDERS THROUGH AGE UK
Age UK Isle of Wight recently welcomed Richard Quigley MP to hear more about the charity’s befriending work, and the difference local volunteers make to older people across the Island.
Read moreDetailsFOREST EDGE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO SELL HANDMADE PRODUCTS IN AID OF MOUNTBATTEN
Students at Forest Edge School in Sandown are preparing to launch a half-term fundraising initiative, with handmade products going on sale across the Isle of Wight to raise money for Mountbatten Hospice.
Read moreDetailsDONKEYS DELIGHT RESIDENTS DURING SPECIAL WORLD DONKEY DAY VISIT TO INGLEFIELD
Residents at Inglefield Nursing & Residential Home in Totland enjoyed a heart-warming visit by 2 gentle donkeys this week to celebrate World Donkey Day.
Read moreDetailsWIGHT BRAINY BUNCH RECIPIENT CHARITY OF ISLAND ROADS FUNDRAISING
Island Roads staff have supported the Wight Brainy Bunch throughout the year as their 2025/26 chosen charity, ending with a cheque for £688.
Read moreDetailsDUCHESS OF GLOUCESTER VISITS ISLE OF WIGHT CHARITY ABILITY DOGS 4 YOUNG PEOPLE
The Duchess of Gloucester recently visited Isle of Wight charity Ability Dogs 4 Young People during a special visit to the organisation’s Training Centre at Sandown Airport.
Read moreDetails‘MR ROCK’S 100’ RAISES MORE THAN £5,500 FOR HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE CHARITY
A Medina College teacher has raised more than £5,500 for the Huntington’s Disease Association after completing an extraordinary 100-mile endurance challenge around the school grounds.
Read moreDetailsNEW ISLE OF WIGHT COLOURING BOOK LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT DEFIBRILLATOR CHARITY
A brand new Isle of Wight colouring book featuring some of the Island’s best-loved landmarks has officially launched in support of Isle of Wight Defibrillators.
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