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Lockdown gave Melinda the chance to found and curate a Russian Library in Ryde and is now trialing a series of ground breaking, bespoke Russian trips to the Isle of Wight, and more
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Thanks to donations from the public and a £10,000 grant from Wight Aid, Wight Mask Ask are able to provide the PPE free of charge
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The scheme will bulk buy masks and other protective equipment to distribute to care providers in need across the Isle of Wight
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The Island-based business is offering free copies of the handwashing book to primary schools and nurseries who are still open and supporting the children of key workers
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Isle of Wight author Zoe Sadler was overwhelmed by the response to her colouring competition, which attracted over 250 entries.
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Congratulations to around 50 cyclists who turned out for last weekend's charity event, which involved a 40km ride through villages around the West Wight.
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There are lots of free sessions for children and young people at this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival, featuring many Island authors.
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101 individuals and 11 teams took part at the event last weekend, which involves a 600m swim in the pool, 35km bike ride along Military rode to Brighstone and a 7.5km run along the River Yar.
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Well done to all who took part the 2017 Solent Swim last weekend. They are on course to raise around £20,000!
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What better way to celebrate Isle of Wight Day (23rd September) than with a cycle ride through the beautiful West Wight. OnTheWight has details of how to take part, so why not gather together friends and join in.
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Friends from Freshwater have completed a 4km open water swim from Alum to Colwell Bay, a 140km bike ride around the Island, a 40km row from Alum Bay to Bembridge Harbour and then 40km run back to Freshwater, all within 37 hours.
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The Ultra 40 Challenge is the brainchild of fitness instructor Julie Dixon and Centre supporter Martin Scotcher, as well as coinciding with their milestone birthdays it celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Sports Centre.
