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People of the Isle of Wight are incredibly charitable, perhaps it because of the strong community spirit. A week doesn’t go by without several features about Islanders trying to raise awareness or money for a charity.

They try all sorts of crazy challenges that capture the interest of others and help the cause. If you have some charitable news to share, get in touch.

23, May 2013·2 min read

Community heroes recognised at awards ceremony

Volunteers are recognised at Annual Awards ceremony for their hard work and dedication.

23, May 2013·1 min read

John Rayment’s 6,000 mile walk for Parkinsons

John's challenge to walk 6,000 miles for Parkinson's charities finds him in Scotland.

22, May 2013·1 min read

Cowes RNLI Station opens to the public

Find out more about the work of the Cowes RNLI at bank holiday open day.

22, May 2013·1 min read

Join in the music extravaganza at Lud Fest this weekend

A fantastic line-up of musicians and bands are confirmed for this bank holiday weekend in Ryde.

22, May 2013·1 min read

Lifeboat Lotto: Find out this week’s numbers

This week's numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

21, May 2013·1 min read

Find out how to take part in charity cycle ride

Summer cycling challenge aims to raise cash to help set up a cancer support centre in Newport.

20, May 2013·1 min read

Unprecedented demand leads to cry for help

The last six weeks have seen the highest demand to date for Isle of Wight Foodbank.

20, May 2013·1 min read

Shoppers donate over £500 to Fire Fighters Charity

The Charity provides vital services for serving and retired fire fighters, fire personnel and their families.

17, May 2013·2 min read

Dimbola tearoom makeover wins national award

The hard work of volunteers at Dimbola Museum and Galleries over the last few months has landed them 'Project on a Limited Budget Award' at the 2013 Museums + Heritage Awards this week.

17, May 2013·1 min read

Find out why Michael and Andrew are riding 25,000 miles

This epic journey will aim to raise awareness and hopefully money for this Island-based charity, 'Roll out the Barrel'.

16, May 2013·2 min read

Isle of Wight Foodbank went the extra mile in their Trolley Push against food poverty

Last Thursday (9th May), local people, businesses, volunteers and supporters welcomed ‘Phil the Trolley’ to many parts of the Island as part of the first ever UK-wide ‘Trolley Push’.

14, May 2013·1 min read

Arreton Village Gardens Open Day welcomes all

A mixture of nine large and small gardens will be open to the public on 23rd June, raising money for two causes.

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