Local Community News

Brave Island has announced 2 new free courses as part of a new multi-year project taking place in The Bay area, supported by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. The Circus Skills course will be led by Isle of Wight based circus...

Wight Computers has handed over a cheque for £1,000 to John Cattle’s Skate Club C.I.C., supporting the not-for-profit organisation in its mission to make skateboarding accessible for all ages and abilities across the Isle of Wight. The Ryde-based IT support...

Around 500 adults and young people attended a free activity day hosted by the Isle of Wight Scouts at Corf Scout Campsite earlier this month, enjoying a packed programme of outdoor fun and hands-on experiences. The annual open day saw...

Time is running out for local charities, schools, sports teams and event organisers to apply for Southern Vectis’ popular Community Fund.  The local bus operator’s good-causes initiative is a dedicated resource for backing local groups with funding, marketing help, free...

The following theatre review has been written by Philip Fryer The brave decision by Gwen Stevens to direct the first-ever performance of Radical Change was an excellent one. An ambitious theme is presented in an economic package of three main...

Community-minded Islander Jamie Hindson has continued his 2025 monthly donation pledge by gifting £100 to The Holt on Pyle Street, Newport - a service supporting children and young adults with additional needs. 34-year-old Jamie has committed to donating £100 each...

The Isle of Wight Postal Museum opened its doors to the public over the Bank Holiday weekend, with a special preview event held exclusively for members of the Isle of Wight Women’s Institute on Friday (23rd May). The private opening...

A pair of lady photographers are currently holding exhibitions at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater. Sheila Rock first came to the UK from the United States in 1970 and settled in London. Photography became her passion and career, after...

Gather your crew and make some waves for Wessex Cancer Support this Summer by entering a team into the charity’s first ever Dragon Boat Race.  The new fundraising event will take place at Island Harbour on Saturday 30th August, with...

The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society (RIWAS) welcomed over 300 children from 11 Island primary schools to the County Showground last Tuesday (20th May) for a hands-on Education Day ahead of this year’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show. ...