Of the £140,000 returned to donors after the Save Rivoli Cinema campaign failed to reach the asking price for the former cinema (still unsold 8 months later), £3,500 has been donated to good causes around Sandown.
The appeal had strong public support and a great team of experts on hand to help, but it couldn't quite make the asking price for the former art deco style cinema.
The excellent Isle of Wight Film Festival returns again this year. If you're planning to enter your film, make sure you act swiftly. Deadline for entries is 1st May.