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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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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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What are you planning for Go Orange Day? Will you sit in a bath tub of baked beans in order to raise much needed funds for the Isle of Wight's independent lifeboats?
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To mark Armistice Day on Friday 11th November, a drift of hand crocheted poppies has been installed in the gardens at Earl Mountbatten Hospice, in remembrance of all those who have died in conflict.
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Quay Arts thanks Island-based musician Doug Alldred for choosing Quay Arts as one of his chosen charities to benefit from his fund raising sponsored swim across The Solent.
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Congratulations to all those involved with this brilliant project based in a former church in Ryde. The recognition is well-deserved.
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Congratulations to all at Aspire in Ryde who last week received their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service from Lord Lieutenant of The Isle of Wight, Major General Martin White.
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Well done to Ursula Gray for her fantastic community spirit
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Ian Mac says their volunteers go above and beyond serving the Isle of Wight community and "some of them have been superhuman in their efforts in helping Vectis Radio to survive"
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Don't forget to bag up your bras and donate them to the Air Ambulance on 24th May.
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Isle of Wight charity, Ability Dogs 4 Young People, are calling on volunteers to help them take advantage of an offer from Tesco Extra in Ryde.
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Act fast and you could grab yourself a bargain tent and support Island volunteers for free into the bargain. Details in the article.
