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Several charities are getting involved to help distribute shoeboxes with practical items for the Isle of Wight homeless. Fill a box with some of the suggested items and put a smile on their faces.
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Charity shop launches appeal for extra Sally Army volunteers. Just a couple of hours a week could make a huge difference.
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Do you have some spare time on your hands? If you’re looking to help make a real difference to your community, why not consider becoming a Trustee for one of the Island’s many charities?
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An expert in mental health and social care as well as being a fantastic jazz singer, Edana Minghella, is welcomed as a new patron for the Independent Arts charity.
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Make your donations (only specific items and sizes needed) by tomorrow, as all items donated to help the refugees in Calais will then need to be sorted prior to being transported to CalAid in London on Sunday.
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An exercise to test multi-agency response plans to significant flooding was recently held by voluntary sector organisations on the Island.
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This nationally recognised race has already attracted over 100 entries, so volunteer kayakers or canoeists are needed to ensure everyone can take part. It's a great event to be involved with.
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Adrenalin junkie, Shellby-Kate Collins, says goodbye to Cowes RNLI, but not before handing over a cheque for money she raised whilst sky-diving.
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Are you able to donate any of this wish-list of garden items to help these young volunteers complete their renovation of the Age UK garden?
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Congratulations to David Howarth who has raised more than £70,000 in his six years as chair of the Isle of Wight branch of Ramblers.
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Proposals by the Isle of Wight council to fund just one librarian at Ventnor library for only 23 hours a week indicates major changes to the Island's six council funded libraries could be afoot.
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The Stroke Association, Age UK, YMCA & Dementia Society will be in the supermarket to talk about the work they do and to share details of support that is available for carers.
