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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.

st catherine's staff getting briefed about tandem skydive

22, August 2022·1 min read

Skydivers from St Catherine’s raise more than £11,000 – here’s how to take part next year

The Skydive fundraising total is £11,359 so far, which will go to supporting students and young adults at St Catherine’s.

Ryde beach lifeguards and Cllr Lilley standing on the beach after swimming the Solent

19, August 2022·1 min read

Ryde Beach Lifeguards swim the Solent and raise £1,000 towards new jet ski and rescue sled

The first swimmer competed the swim in just over one hour 30 minutes with the final swimmer finishing in just under two hours

Beach tug of war, the team from Brown's Golf Course in action

15, August 2022·2 min read

Sandown Bay Regatta came back with a bang on Sunday

If you enjoyed the Sandown Regatta this weekend, please consider making a donation to ensure something like this can happen again next year

10, August 2022·1 min read

Joining Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto helps support our independent inshore rescue crews

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

10, August 2022·2 min read

Run through colours of the rainbow at Age UK’s Powder Run

As well as the Powder Run and Dog Show, there will also be funfair games, bouncy castles, bar, bake sale, BBQ and much more!

7, August 2022·1 min read

Still time to help skydiving skateboarding coaches reach their £2,000 target

Times are hard for everyone, but if you can show your support please donate to this fundraiser for the not-for-profit skateclub. They've achieved £1,300 so far, but are hoping to reach the £2,000 target

5, August 2022·2 min read

Skydiving for Daddy’s ‘Little Girl Fund’: Still time to donate

The jumpers say they are looking forward to getting the skydive done and dusted next week and hope to raise lots of money for Daddy's Little Girl Fund

5, August 2022·1 min read

‘Come and share our heating’ in colder months, say Better Days Cafe as they plan new soup kitchen

"Turn off your heating and come and share ours" is the message from the Better Days Cafe to coincide with the launch of a soup kitchen over the colder months

Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat Crew lined up on the beach for Volunteers Week photo

3, August 2022·1 min read

Join Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto to support Isle of Wight independent inshore rescue crews

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

30, July 2022·1 min read

Slice of £115,000 up for grabs for groups who support those in need

The Isle of Wight council has increased the amount of funding available to £115,000 to support projects that will help families and individuals facing food and fuel poverty

Artist's impression of The East Side Curve

29, July 2022·1 min read

New community hub and library to open in East Cowes

All are invited to the official opening of the East Side Curve, a new community hub and library with free public toilets

27, July 2022·1 min read

Join Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto to support Isle of Wight independent inshore rescue crews

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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