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Thanks to a £8,000 Sharing Heritage grant, a series of reminiscence events will ensure the community’s voice is reflected in this touring exhibition.
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Volunteers helped give the Isle of Wight Youth Trust a make-over - with all hands on deck to complete it in just one day.
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Food poverty is a hidden issue on the Isle of Wight so as part of the national event, Big Pancake Day, Ryde councillor Michael Lilley will be flipping pancakes and raising awareness.
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437 miles were covered and enough food to easily feed 225 less fortunate Islanders was distributed by the Pop-up Soup Kitchen last week.
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The Bembridge Lifeboat Operations Manager and the station’s long-serving volunteer Lifeboat Press Officer and Deputy Launching Authority, have swapped roles.
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A record number of 59 young people from the Island achieved their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards (DofE) in 2016. The Awards were presented by the Lord Lieutenant at last night's ceremony.
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Refugee children in Syria and Iraq are living in sub-zero temperatures with no warm home to return to, or even warm boots or clothing. The Isle of Wight branch of Samara's Aid are appealing for donations of warm clothing and blankets.
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The Young Inspectors provide feedback on activities and services to the council’s Short Breaks service for those who have a disability and/or additional needs.
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Thanks to Players of People's Postcode Lottery, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is set to receive a highly-specialised yacht to further improve the experience for young people with mobility issues after treatment for cancer.
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Described as a dedicated team of "volunteer guardian angels on the cliffs", the Needles National Coastwatch team recently passed re-assessment of their Declared Facility Status.
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Congratulations to Yarmouth sailor, Sylvia Mence, who has been presented with one of the Royal Yachting Association’s most prestigious awards by HRH the Princess Royal, President of the RYA in recognition of her commitment to the RYA’s Southern Region.
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Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month to take part.
