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Community spirit shines in Ventnor as young people help revamp Ventnor Skatepark. The enhancements were certainly popular with young people at the weekend
Joined1, April 2014
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Volunteers needed for Ventnor Skatepark's big DIY makeover in June. No skills required, just enthusiasm and a love for wheeled sports
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There's lots going on in Ryde on Saturday 4th June for the Jubilee celebrations. Fun for all the family
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It's hoped people will find the week a manageable time scale, and the emphasis really is on turning up and having fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. There'll be a taster session to meet the team on Tuesday
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Zoe shares this round-up of the last 12 months from John Cattle's Skate Club - a not-for-profit company helping to make a positive impact on the physical and mental health of skateboarders of all ages and abilities
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Take part or watch and support, all ages and abilities welcome at the Freshwater Skatepark Jam for skateboarders and scooterists
![Ryde Business Association Christmas Card Competition 30 11 2017 Ryde Library Left to right Back Row,Dylan Lewis 13, Zoe Thompson [RBA Chair] Judge Tony Beardsall [they both hold card by Sophie Harris 6 who couldn't make the photo], Kira Lacey 13 Front Row L to R Amelia Boswell 4 Isabella Stanbridge 6 Abby Flannagan 6 Maisie Sullivan 9 Stanley Kerr 6 Copyright Graham Reading Photography credit grahamreading.com](https://onthewight.com/wp-content/2017/11/Back-RowDylan-Lewis-13-Zoe-Thompson-RBA-Chair-Judge-Tony-Beardsall-they-both-hold-card-by-Sophie-Harris-6-who-couldnt-make-the-photo-Kira-Lacey-13-by-graham-reading-photography.jpg)
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There was an excellent standard from the young artists of Ryde and proceeds from the cards will be invested back into the town. Well done to all who organised and those who took part.
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Of course it's disappointing that vandals have damaged Ventnor's skatepark (BTW - Can you help fix it up?) - but let's not be disheartened - There's some good news on the horizon for a much more secure future.
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Saturday brings the chance for Isle of Wight female skateboarders of all ages to meet two inspirational female skaters from the mainland, as they make their way over to Ryde Skate Park.
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Ryde Business Association will be holding their Summer Meet this evening (Thursday) from 7pm at the Wight Rock Bar. Zoe shares the details.
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Despite the calls on social media of "what's the Island coming to?", Zoe Thompson believes there are lots of really positive projects on the Isle of Wight, making a difference to many Islanders' lives.
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OnTheWight has exclusive concept video footage and an artist's impression of how a concrete skatepark in Ventnor could look. Find out how you can help be part of making that happen.
