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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

22, July 2021·2 min read

Operation Geranium Live at Ventnor Fringe: Free live music all day

Free live music from 11am to 4pm at St Catherine's Church Ventnor, kicks off the Ventnor Fringe Festival on Friday - full details within

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

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

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

11, November 2020·1 min read

Watch Chuckles Brother message for Isle of Wight Covid-19 hero

Paul Elliott (Aka one half of The Chuckle Brothers) records a special message to the Isle of Wight’s very own lockdown 2020 hero, Steve Double. Watch within

Nick Painless with Voodoo Raven-Paul Field

18, August 2021·1 min read

Operation Geranium Live at Ventnor Fringe Festival: Listen to Nick Painless’s podcast

Nick Painless from Vectis Radio was on the scene and managed to grab some time with the Aspire Creative Hub, Knucklehead, Any Road and Voodoo Raven

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

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

Monkton Medal winners at the Monkton Awards 2021

9, November 2021·2 min read

‘Doers’ recognised for their efforts at Monkton Arts Awards Ceremony

The awards spanned across the ages and five different award categories. Well done to all involved

1, November 2021·3 min read

‘Ordinary Islanders Who Do Extraordinary Things Award’ for Project Geranium creator (updated)

Steve Double not only spearheaded Project Geranium, but he is also was the power behind the Postcard Project, spreading love and kindness across the Island and beyond

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