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ARC are innovative, pioneering environmentalists – based in Sandown, doing important work all over the world.

11, May 2016·1 min read

Learn the fascinating history of the ‘Pipeline under the Ocean’ at free talk

This free illustrated evening lecture by local historian and author Tim Wander, will take you back to the dark days of 1944 when the Isle of Wight was essentially a closed military camp with strict travel restrictions and the very present fear of invasion.

2, December 2020·1 min read

Mystery of Sandown’s dead dolphin’s disappearance solved

There were distinct signs of human intervention rather than the perpetrator being a fox or badger. The mystery was solved this afternoon

Island Roads Foundation present cheque to The Common Space and team in Sandown Bay photo

1, February 2019·1 min read

New equipment to reveal the Isle of Wight’s extraordinary natural world

The Micro-Eye is coming all the way from New Zealand and is a very tough bit of kit, designed to be safe and easy for any age and so will be accessible to all of our thousands of visitors.

Newport Business Association chair, John Mclaughlin; Councillor Julie Jones-Evans; and Councillor Wayne Whittle

15, May 2018·1 min read

Newport residents and businesses influence town’s regeneration proposals

A member of Newport Business Association says the Shaping Newport project has listened carefully to all corners of the community, and as a result, generated a plan and recommendations for the good of residents and visitors.

15, May 2018·6 min read

Photos: Hullabaloo a huge success as 1,000s flock to Sandown

The return of Hullabaloo to Sandown last weekend saw an estimated 11,000+ visitors to the two-day event which combined art with ecology, science and technology and even a soap box derby!

2, November 2016·3 min read

PLUTO Pavilion project on Meridian TV

Tune into Meridian ITV from 6pm tonight to hear Dave Badman talking about the PLUTO Pavilion project.

Creaturama at Wacky Races Cardboard Quest by Julian Winslow

1, November 2022·3 min read

Popular Hullabaloo weekend does a grand job of promoting the Isle of Wight Biosphere

Three cheers to all those who helped make this year's Hullabaloo a great success. The weekend was full of thought-provoking talks, fabulous fun and heaps of inspiration!

Sandman Snowman populating Science Beach, Sandown Bay Isle of Wight

7, February 2020·2 min read

Postponed: Don’t miss your chance to make a Sandman Snowman this half term

Come snow or shine, it’s time for Sandman Snowman in Sandown Bay, Isle of Wight!

The Lost Duver Project - Sea Thrift on Culver Parade

16, June 2020·3 min read

Protected wildflowers hacked down by Island Roads’ contractor – Two years in a row – Even after agreeing not to

Island Roads had previously agreed that these wildflowers in Sandown Bay would be left to thrive. Island Roads respond after they were hacked back at the weekend, for the second year in a row

19, February 2019·1 min read

Purpose-built home for Shanklin’s ‘pregnant’ squirrel

A red squirrel that has set up home - possibly as it prepares to give birth - in branches of a tree that needs to be cut down as it's blocking a path, has been offered a "swanky new home".

Artecology's artificial rockpools at Bouldnor Isle of Wight being monitored in early 2021 for the MARINEF research project with Bournemouth University

24, September 2021·3 min read

Recognition for trailblazing Isle of Wight environmental companies from IW Council

The Isle of Wight council recognises the work of these Island-based environmental organisations who have been quietly trailblazing away for years

Exploring Under the Pier with Arc & Spectrum

1, September 2015·2 min read

Rockpooling success at Under the Pier 2015

This Bank Holiday Saturday saw the return of Spectrum and Arc Consulting’s Under the Pier rockpooling event under Wightlink’s iconic Ryde Pier.

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