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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.
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Grants from the council are available for those wishing to offer adult learning in cultural activities, sports, active recreation and activities to improve health and well-being.
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Sally Mcconkey tell us about recent visit from French Twinning Association. Find out how you can get involved.
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Update on two very positive community projects given at last week's Newport Parish Council. Well done to all involved.
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The Lifeboat Lotto has raised over £36,000 in t6he first year for the three independent lifeboat stations. For around £8 a month you can take part and be in with a chance of winning up to £5,000
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IWC Independent councillor Jonathan Bacon volunteered his time to be a care worker for a day last week at a Dementia Unit to get a flavour of the challenges faced by carers and the cared for.
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Eye specialist cycles 100km around the Island to raise money for global sight charity, Vision Aid Overseas (VAO)
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Only a few days left to register if you want to Walk The Wight on 13th May
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All manner of sandcastles created yesterday for the Bill West Absent Friends Sandcastle Competition where a whopping £1,400 was raised. Well done to all involved. Money raised goes to the Hospice.
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New Facebook presence for the Friends of Beaulieu House
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Another busy day of clearing for Friends of Frank James, despite the torrential rain!
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This weekend the cadet forces of the Isle of Wight are doing a Round the Island Cadet Relay to raise...