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Operation Geranium

Operation Geranium is the brainchild of NHS worker and champion of the arts, Steve Double.

It’s being run in partnership with Care in the Garden and Age Concern, with the aim of bringing some joy to those who are isolated during lockdown.

Below are articles featuring the project

From left, Emma from YES! Creative Beats, Donna from Alzheimer`s Café, Rebecca, headteacher, and Samantha, teacher, from Brighstone CE Primary School, Craig from Brighstone Youth FC, presenting the cheque WightAid trustee Brian Marriott, Mark and Jake from the Footprint Trust. Yetta from Yes! And, front, Mavis the WightAid dog

26, March 2025·3 min read

WightAid awards nearly £9,000 to support local charities and community projects

In its latest round, WightAid funds community projects aimed at vulnerable communities

17, December 2024·1 min read

Voodoo Raven rocks The Black Sheep Bar with authentic live performance

Voodoo Raven's live gig at The Black Sheep Bar successfully raises funds for Operation Geranium

Art exhibition on display at Mountbatten

15, October 2024·1 min read

Islandwide Healing Art Trail extends its reach through libraries and public spaces

Healing Art Trail continues to engage the community with local artists' pieces

The latest charities to benefit from WightAID grants are, from left,: Sandown Aviation Men’s Sheds, White Horse CIC, Sandown and Historical Association, Terry Shaw, cheque holder representative from the Unite union, who are WightAID donors/supporters; The Arukah Project CIC.Mavis the WightAID dog is pictured front

20, March 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight causes receive £10,000 boost from WightAID’s latest grants

Seven Isle of Wight causes benefit from WightAID's generous latest donation round

18, December 2023·1 min read

Wight Aid Foundation supports community art exhibition at Hospice

Isle of Wight art that connected communities now displayed at Mountbatten

31, July 2023·1 min read

First Gasoline Rock Club gig: Unforgettable night of alternative energies

Gasoline Rock Club's inaugural gig sparked a thrilling resurgence of original rock

Steve Double, Alan Titchmarsh and Alison from IW Ambulance Service with their award

24, July 2023·1 min read

Runner-up at 2023 Wight in Bloom: Care in the Garden’s large-scale garden impresses

Care in the Garden impresses at 2023 Wight in Bloom Awards with an innovative, therapeutic garden at St Mary's Hospital

Better Days Cafe over Fringe with OTW flash

17, July 2023·3 min read

Celebrating Art and Freedom: Operation Geranium’s Latest Show

Operation Geranium's latest art show revives lost art and celebrates creativity at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Hanging Baskets of Newport - Caffe Isola

10, July 2023·1 min read

Newport town centre unveils revamped Hanging Gardens: A modern ‘Babylonian wonder’

Newport rejuvenates its high street with enhanced Hanging Gardens and lively wildlife

Older woman receiving a geranium on her doorstep

24, May 2023·1 min read

Postcards, pedals and geraniums: How Operation Geranium is impacting the Isle of Wight

Operation Geranium combines eco-initiatives, inclusivity, and creative community engagement

3, April 2023·1 min read

A symbol of friendship and health: How Operation Geranium combats loneliness with potted Geraniums and Postcards

Operation Geranium uplifts Isle of Wight residents, combating isolation through vibrant geraniums, local art postcards, and community collaboration

26, February 2022·2 min read

Operation Geranium – The Live Music Tour begins in March

There's a choice of two venues and dates to catch the Operation Geranium Live Music Tour - promoting the themes of friendship, good health and a community that shares resolve to help others

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