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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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Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations
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Sandown Carnival invested £50,000 in events last year, attracting 10,000 spectators, featuring award-winning eco-art and floats, Punch and Judy, and regatta. This year may face challenges so donations are welcome to support this non-profit community group
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New cafe aims to provide a community space for warmth, meeting with people, and learning. Founder John Phillips says it will benefit many in these difficult times
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Isle of Wight Pride seeks new Trustees and Volunteers to join the team for the 2023 celebration on 15th July. All skills, help, and ideas are appreciated
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Donations and volunteers needed for Good Neighbour Scheme to provide companionship to older residents
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Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations
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Shanklin Rotary Club thanks public for donating goods to their annual sale, raising £17k despite Covid, smaller venue and bad weather. Unusual items were sold, excess donations passed on to local charities
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You do not need a voucher or referral to use the Ventnor Community Foodbank - just pop in on Tuesday or Thursday mornings
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Top Isle of Wight recipients were Mountbatten with 124 donations and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance with 185
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Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations
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The Isle of Wight council has launched a new round of funding for community-based mental wellbeing projects, with £50,000 available for innovative local initiatives focusing on children, young people and families affected by cost of living pressures
