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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.

3, March 2009·1 min read

‘Get Animated’ Foyer Residents Working In A Music Session

The Foyer for the Island, in partnership with the Quay Arts Centre, recently successfully obtained funding from the Heritage Lottery...

12, December 2017·1 min read

‘Grand’ result for Bembridge Library stalwarts

The Annual Bembridge Community Library Christmas event raised over £1,000 last weekend.

new five 5 and twenty 20 pound notes sterling money cash

20, January 2024·1 min read

‘Hart’ felt thanks from the Tritone Singers

Christmas carols by The Tritone Singers at The White Hart raise charity funds

15, November 2024·2 min read

‘Here to Help’ support service launches at Ryde Library for local residents

Ryde Town Council's 'Here to Help' offers support with benefits and paperwork

23, October 2017·1 min read

‘How Well Do You Know Cowes?’ Find out at latest Cowes Heritage exhibition

The latest exhibition by Cowes Heritage, How Well Do You Know Cowes?, opened last weekend and runs until 12th November.

23, August 2021·2 min read

‘I haven’t seen him that happy in a long time’ says Mum of child with autism after riding sessions

This group of young people with autism have found that bonding with the horses and ponies has given them a new confidence

31, March 2020·1 min read

‘I will be volunteering myself to help out where I can’ says Bob Seely MP

Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, says the voluntary sector provides a really important role in making sure people are getting the help they need

cowleaze tree down Simon Newton Bonchurch Landscapes

8, February 2016·1 min read

‘I’ve got a chainsaw in the boot if that’s any help’

A great tale of Simon Newton helping out when a tree came crashing down, blocking the Ventnor to Shanklin road.

4, July 2012·9 min read

‘Identity Theft’ by Andrew Preskey

Andrew Preskey's winning entry in the Crime & Intrigue Short Story Writing Competition. Well worth taking a 10 minute break to read, an incredibly poignant and moving piece of writing.

20, April 2022·1 min read

‘If you can’t walk it, volunteer’ say Walk the Wight organisers, Mountbatten

An event of this size can't happen without the scores of volunteers to help it run smoothly. There are lots of different roles available, read on to find out more

27, September 2014·1 min read

‘Isle Drive Safe – Remember Evey’ charity launched

A new road safety charity has been launched and invites Islanders to get involved.

4, April 2019·2 min read

‘Jodie has given us the will to carry on’ say Cowes Carnival Committee

Cowes Carnival was almost at the point of folding, until Jodie Seager, who the committee say was like a 'gift from god', came along. Here's how you can get involved to help this year.

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