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Community spirit can be found in the rural and urban areas on the Isle of Wight. We’ve gathered together stories that explicitly focus on the Island’s community to share with you.

They might be about a new volunteering scheme, charitable event or grants for local groups. If you have some community information you’d like to share with our readers, get in touch.

27, March 2008·1 min read

AGE CONCERN at VENTNOR LIBRARY

Age Concern is holding its latest information and advice drop in session for the over 50s at Ventnor Library. If...

23, June 2009·1 min read

Laser Storm Charity Marathon

Why not have fund whilst helping to raise cash for this worthy cause.

7, November 2012·1 min read

Lifeboat Lotto: Your chance to win £5,000

This week's numbers revealed. Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month.

29, June 2006·8 min read

TOGETHER – A Ventnor Initiative

What follows is an edited version of PC Pete’s talk given at the Winter Gardens on 15 June 2006. Together...

20, June 2017·1 min read

‘A Night At The Oscars’ themed ball announced for charity fundraiser

A new date has been announced for the Prince and Princess Society Ball - the theme this year will be "A Night at the Oscars", providing a night of glitz, red carpets and stars as the main Ballroom at Gurnard Pines is turned into Hollywood for the night.

10, September 2012·1 min read

‘Ability Dogs 4 Young People’ achieves charitable status

Thanks to Carol for the update about this excellent new charity on the Isle of Wight

13, July 2017·1 min read

‘Advanced Style’ fashion show helps the homeless

There are only 100 tickets (£2 each) available for the charity fashion show which aims to raise funds for the Isle of Wight's Pop Up Soup Kitchen. Book now to secure your place.

5, October 2017·2 min read

‘An Island Legacy’ raises thousands for Hospice

A fascinating glimpse into 200 years of Isle of Wight history, told through original engravings and modern day photographs, is raising thousands of pounds for Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

27, January 2016·2 min read

‘Bart’ remembered at launch of 2016 Great South Run

Most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Ben Ainslie, launches the world’s leading ten mile running event in memory of sailor Andrew “Bart” Simpson, who tragically lost his life in an America's Cup training accident in May 2013.

16, May 2014·1 min read

‘Bring and Fix’ at Ventnor Timebank’s new event

Ventnor Timebank are looking for residents who may be able to give general practical help in fixing broken toys, giving computer advice or gluing things together? Find out more at this event on 31st May.

25, February 2013·1 min read

‘Bring Lottie home’ online auction planned

More news for the appeal that is close to everyone's heart. Donations of auctions lots will be very welcome.

16, October 2015·2 min read

‘Chelsea’s Wishes’ family in shocking housing crisis

It's stories like this that put life into perspective. Chelsea's Wishes was set up to raise funds to help Chelsea Turner, a young Islanders with Cerebral Palsy.

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