Have you say on the Isle of Wight being included in the Coastal Access Scheme. Isle of Wight Ramblers are very keen for Islanders to have their say in the consultation.
The 13 local staff who have collected blood donations for around 19 years have been made redundant and will be replaced by staff travelling from the mainland to three large centres for monthly sessions.
On the walk, issues discussed included progress on coastal access, importance of volunteers in the big society, health benefits of walking, financial benefits of walking and sustainable transport.
A consultation on whether to include the Isle of Wight as part of the Marine and Coastal Path Act 2009 has been launched. Residents urged to take part to help attract funding and special status to the coast path.