Charity

26, August 2015·1 min read

Prince & Princess Society aims to support local causes

The newly formed Prince & Princess Society will support local causes which help Island children.

20, August 2015·1 min read

Lesley’s ‘Brave the Shave’ raised £1,500 for Macmillan Cancer Care

Congratulations to Lesley Brown who raised almost £1,500 after she 'Braved the Shave' for Macmillan Cancer Care.

20, August 2015·1 min read

YMCA Futures offers £1,000 to help young people get ideas off the ground

The YMCA is calling out to organisations, clubs, groups and charities based here on the Isle of Wight that work with volunteers, staff or clients aged 11 to 25.

17, August 2015·1 min read

St Catherine’s and Ventnor Rotary launch ‘Summertime Blues & Jazz Picnic’

This is always a popular event, so make sure you grab your tickets in advance. It promises a relaxing afternoon with quality live music.

10, August 2015·1 min read

Needles Swim: The countdown begins for brave swimmers

We've seen swims across the Solent before, but never through the Needles. This charity swim on the 23rd August will see some incredible personal achievements. Best of luck to them all.

7, August 2015·1 min read

Don’t miss the Cowes Cardboard Boat Race this Sunday

Head to the Cowes RNLI slipway on Sunday at 3pm for the Cowes Cardboard Boat Race.

7, August 2015·1 min read

Lesley’s planning to Brave the Shave this Sunday

Lesley Brown will be having her lovely locks shaved off on Sunday in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Pop down to Ventnor to see Fez, the local barber help her Brave the Shave.

30, July 2015·1 min read

Blind Islander completes the Three Peaks Challenge

Congratulations to blind Islander Colin McArthur and his wife, Linda, for taking on the Three Peaks Challenge. He shares the experience with readers.

30, July 2015·1 min read

Five year old Brooke is the official mini face of the Isle of Wight

Congratulations to little Brooke Bushell who'll be representing the Isle of Wight at the finals in Disneyland in November. In the meantime, she'll be fundraising for two very worthy charities.

29, July 2015·1 min read

Christopher ‘braved the shave’. You can help him bust his target

This 15 year old lad from the Isle of Wight had all his hair shaved off to help raise cash for Macmillan Nurses. We all know someone who's been affected by cancer, so let's see help him raise money to help others.

28, July 2015·1 min read

Recovering teenagers take part in chance of a lifetime

French teenagers recovering from serious diseases are taking part in this exciting expedition and berthed in Cowes Yacht Haven at the moment.

20, July 2015·1 min read

Walk the Wight has already smashed last year’s fundraising total

A whopping £170k worth of donations has already been received, with many more walkers still to submit their sponsorship money for the 2015 Walk The Wight event.

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