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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.

20, June 2022·1 min read

Help Maria reach her Ration Challenge target of £3,000

Maria took part in the Ration Challenge to highlight the plight of refugees, as well as aid her own understanding of how tough life can be without the comfort of food

17, June 2022·1 min read

Call for local businesses, organisations and individuals to sponsor a Citizens Advice Isle of Wight volunteer

In 2021/22 the total value of Citizens Advice volunteers to Hampshire and Isle of Wight was £4.8 million

King Stammers at Ventnor Fringe Festival by Julian Winslow

16, June 2022·1 min read

Volunteer at Ventnor Fringe Festival and become part of the Fringe Family

There are many great reasons to volunteer your time to help out at Ventnor Fringe Festival including having great fun, gaining experience and making new friends

Ventnor Comic Jazz Band Outside the Volunteer Pub

14, June 2022·2 min read

Ventnor Day offers live music, food, crafters and artists, and a chance to find out more about community groups

Another great event in Ventnor for your diaries. Over 100 stalls and plenty to keep you entertained and well fed

13, June 2022·1 min read

St Catherine’s School Summer Fair returns after two year break

This is an important fundraising event for St Catherine’s School - a non-maintained school supporting students with Speech, Language and Communication needs

Coop Cheque by Bryan Welford from the Roving Lens Photographers, Seaview

13, June 2022·2 min read

Mental health and physical wellbeing improves as community garden begins to bloom

As well as receiving lots of support from the community, a cheque for £150 has been donated by Ventnor Coop to this initiative in Godshill

9, June 2022·4 min read

Ryde residents presented with Citizen Awards and Freedom of Ryde honour

There were nine Ryde Citizens Awards presented, as well the Freedom of Ryde given to seven residents

7, June 2022·1 min read

Gatsby-themed Glam Ball raises £33,000 for WightAID Foundation

Almost 200 people attended the WightAID Glam Ball where £33,000 was raised for good causes

Girlguiding Isle of Wight on Newport Jubilee parade

6, June 2022·2 min read

Girlguiding Isle of Wight play their part in Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Beacons, a new park bench, uniforms through the ages, a Jubilee parade and more

3, June 2022·2 min read

Spotlight on Mountbatten’s Neighbourhood Volunteer Scheme during Volunteers’ Week

Tracey Richards explains why she volunteers with the Mountbatten Neighbour volunteer scheme, providing a vital role in the community

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

1, June 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Lifeboat Lotto supports Isle of Wight independent inshore rescue crews: Here’s how to join

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

29, May 2022·2 min read

East Cowes Town Crafters create Platinum Jubilee display fit for a Queen

Three months' hard work has gone into creating this Royal display in East Cowes - ready in time for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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