Local Community News

5 members of the Cowes community have been given special awards in recognition of their extraordinary dedication to the town at an event held at Northwood House. The Mayor’s Awards were issued by Cowes Mayor, Councillor Stuart Ellis, on Monday...

8 striking visual artworks capturing the voices of students from the Lionheart School, working with artist Nathan Holt, will feature in ‘Words Beyond Language’, an exhibition on the café wall at Quay Arts throughout August. The project – part of...

Pupils at Dover Park Primary School in Ryde ended the school year in spectacular style with a mini music festival featuring live bands, outdoor games and plenty of summer fun. On the last day of term, the school playground was...

A music group, a youth sports initiative, a knitting club and an Isle of Wight event, have all benefited in the latest diverse round of grants from WightAID. The biggest winner in the £5,317.60 handout was Medina Marching Band, which...

The Isle of Wight Pompey Supporters Club has kicked off the year with a generous donation of £1,540 to Mountbatten, the club’s Charity of the Year. The funds were raised through a series of fan-led activities and events, providing crucial...

Residents of Old Charlton House in Cowes have taken to the water for the first of their Summer sailing trips, thanks to the support of local charities Wetwheels and Cowes Sailability. The charities, both dedicated to providing opportunities for disabled...

The RSPCA Isle of Wight in Godshill is calling on the community to show its support as the charity competes for a share of £45,000 in funding through the Companion for Life Call for Projects. The Island branch is one...

Southern Housing has been delivering engaging workshops as part of a project to boost residents' health and digital skills across the Isle of Wight. The workshops, supported by funding from the Isle of Wight Council’s Household Support Fund, has helped...

Cyclists of all ages and abilities are being invited to join the first-ever Red Squirrel Ride on Saturday 20th September, offering a unique opportunity to explore the Isle of Wight’s scenic off-road trails while raising funds for local animals in...

Endurance athlete Matthew Dawson is preparing to take on a world-first solo challenge this Summer in a bold effort to raise funds for Access Sport, a national sport inclusion charity, of which he is a Trustee. On 23rd August, Matthew...