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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

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    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

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    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

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    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

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    Helping you decide who to vote for: May 2026 elections

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    Promote your Isle of Wight Open Studios event with OnTheWight’s competitive package

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

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    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

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    Isle of Wight set for major EV charging expansion with over 1,500 new chargepoints planned

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Pop Up Soup Kitchen

The Pop Up Soup Kitchen was founded by Trevor Blaney.

Its aim is to help the homeless of the Isle of Wight.

The organisation has strong ties with local supermarkets who donate supplies.

The converted Tesco van with Trevor Blaney (left), Richard Quigley (centre), and Kay Powell (right)
24, November 2022·1 min read

Pop Up Soup Kitchen returns: Helping not just the homeless, but anyone struggling with cost of living crisis

The conversion of the delivery truck was made possible with funding from Island Labour's Leader, Richard Quigley
Trevor and Kay at Buckingham Palace
26, May 2022·1 min read

‘We only made a bit of soup!’ declares founder of Pop Up Soup Kitchen at Buckingham Palace

Trevor and Kay from the Pop Up Soup Kitchen were recognised for their great work supporting those in the community who have fallen on hard times
Trevor, supporters and tesco staff with the new van
2, February 2022·2 min read

Pop Up Soup Kitchen takes delivery of former Tesco van, helping them continue to feed the Island’s homeless

Trevor says that working with Tesco has been a lifeline for the charity that helps feed the Island's homeless and those in need
Wight Christmas Trees illustration
2, December 2021·1 min read

Buying a Christmas Tree this weekend? Get it from Wight Christmas Trees and they’ll donate £5 to help the homeless

Wight Christmas Trees will donate £5 to the Pop Up Soup Kitchen for every tree or festive candle sold. Read the details within
Christmas tree and lights
17, November 2021·2 min read

Wight Christmas Trees will donate £5 for every Isle of Wight tree they sell to help the homeless

This year on the Isle of Wight you can help the homeless simply by buying your Christmas Tree from this new business - they will donate £5 to the Pop Up Soup Kitchen for every tree or festive candle sold
Trevor Blaney and Morrisons champion
12, November 2021·1 min read

Here’s how you can help the Isle of Wight’s Pop Up Soup Kitchen this Christmas

Although changes are afoot at the Pop Up Soup Kitchen's cafe, there are ways you can help them feed the homeless this Christmas
Community Fridge from Hubbub YT video
11, May 2021·1 min read

Community fridges help reduce food waste and provide support for your local community

The idea behind community fridges is to reduce food waste and help support those in the community in need
67a high street cafe charity shop
10, October 2019·1 min read

Volunteers sought for charity helping the homeless and those in need

Waste Not Want Not cafe/charity shop in Newport is on the look out for volunteers to help between 10am-2.30pm on weekdays. Can you help?
fish and chips on a plate with lemon
4, September 2019·1 min read

Inns of Distinction fundraising campaign for Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen

The fundraising campaign runs throughout September and aims to raise funds for the Isle of Wight's Pop Up Soup Kitchen.
Unhappy child
19, November 2018·1 min read

Free breakfasts on offer for Isle of Wight parents and children

With the roll-out of Universal Credit, Black Friday approaching and the negative financial pressures of Christmas, Waste Not Want Not say they've noticed a huge spike in requests for assistance.
trev blaney observer food awards
13, October 2017·2 min read

Soup Kitchen wins national award: Asks ‘Could compassion be new currency on our Island?’

Congratulations to Trevor Blaney from the Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen who last night picked up the 2017 Observer Food Monthly Award for 'local food hero'. Well deserved!
homeless bedding under steps
1, October 2017·1 min read

Soup Kitchen plan to get five homeless people off streets: How you can help

The Isle of Wight Pop Up Soup Kitchen has teamed up with a private landlord to get at least five more homeless people off the streets and into safe, warm surroundings before winter sets in. Find out how you can help.
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