The Isle of Wight is all about community

There has been a lot of talk in the media about loneliness recently and last week an Isle of Wight charity spoke to MPs about how access to The Arts can improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness.

You can help shape what type of activities and events take place at this park in Newport. Share if you know someone who lives in the area and might want to take part.

There are a range of voluntary roles on offer as part of the new Trust Community Partnerships. No previous experience is needed, just from a willingness to learn and a desire to support continuous improvement for children and leaders at all levels.

Island libraries will be emphasising the essential role they play in helping people improve their wellbeing, bringing communities together, combatting loneliness, providing a space for reading and creativity and supporting people with their mental health.

Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

Kayleigh is hoping to raise money and awareness for mental health charity Mind by taking part in the Great South Run later this month. It marks ten years since her mum took her own life after struggling with anxiety and depression.

The Go Yellow fundraising drive starts today (Saturday) and runs until 7 October. Why not wear, eat or do something yellow to raise funds to support Mountbatten’s work?

The Community Action Group fighting to save the ice rink at Ryde Arena wants as many people as possible to join their 'Link Around the Rink' event on Saturday 6th October.

Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.

A fantastic weekend was had by all, with volunteers and organisations all chipping in to celebrate Sandown's heritage.

Over 40 Red Funnel staff and their families braved the wet weather at Ventnor and Steephill Cove to take part in the biggest-ever organised clean-up of the Island’s coastline.