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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.

5, January 2011·1 min read

‘Stop The Cuts’ Public Meeting Next Wednesday

Public meeting aims to brings together those opposed to the proposed spending cuts

A group of grateful staff picking up a meal this morning

4, March 2021·2 min read

‘Support the Frontline’ meals for NHS workers a storming success

Support the Frontline is a not-for-profit initiative that allows the whole Island community to offer their thanks and support to our hardworking NHS staff

1, July 2008·1 min read

‘The Children’s Guide to the Isle of Wight’

You might remember last year reading about plans for a new Guide to the Isle of Wight, the focus being...

17, August 2015·2 min read

‘The Fastnet Divas’ given great support from the Isle of Wight

With a crew of Girlguiding members taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race, a number of Islanders have shown their support for the crew who call themselves the ‘Fastnet Divas’.

7, November 2016·1 min read

‘Time to Remember’ service: Remember those longer with us

This service replaces the former Lights of Love Service, previously held in December.

19, March 2018·1 min read

‘Walking with Eli’: Mount Snowdon conquered in six hours

This Isle of Wight lad wants to let the world know that little people with autism can achieve a great deal with some help. Last week he climbed Mount Snowdon to raise money for charity.

Residents wheelchair relay for Captain Sir Tom

6, May 2021·1 min read

‘Warrior women’ complete 100 lap wheelchair relay for Captain Sir Tom’s challenge

We love a good news story and this one really warms our hearts - let's help these Warrior Women reach their £100 target

26, May 2022·1 min read

‘We only made a bit of soup!’ declares founder of Pop Up Soup Kitchen at Buckingham Palace

Trevor and Kay from the Pop Up Soup Kitchen were recognised for their great work supporting those in the community who have fallen on hard times

29, April 2010·1 min read

‘Wight Dragon’, Coppins Bridge Photographed At Night

Splendid stuff.

12, June 2012·1 min read

‘You Raise Me Up’ Charity Event

Charity concert raising money to train medical staff in South Sudan

11, February 2020·1 min read

‘Younger’ singers sought to join Newchurch Male Voice Choir

With many members in the 60 to 80-year-old age range, it's important for the choir to attract ‘younger’ men to join

6, May 2015·1 min read

‘Be A 999 Hero’ pilot leads to new education programme

Following the successful roll out of their ‘Be A 999 Hero’ Schools initiative in schools across Hampshire and the Air Ambulance will be launching a full Education Programme in September this year.

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