Arreton

25 October 20241 min read

Councillor Ellis champions community-led school solution to avoid rural school closures

Councillor Ellis criticises plans that may leave rural Isle of Wight without schools

25 October 20241 min read

Central rural parents consider school merger amid closure proposals

In light of school closure plans, parents from three villages propose a school merger, urging parents and pupils to suggest the same in last week of the school closure consultation

22 October 20242 min read

Wight Building Materials seeks extended timeline for Arreton quarry restoration

Application to extend Quarry land restoration to 2026 due to Isle of Wight economic shifts

10 September 20243 min read

Campaign groups mobilise as Isle of Wight council proposes closing six primary schools: Meetings and petitions gathering pace (updated)

Parents form campaign groups and launch petitions to oppose six potential Isle of Wight closures

28 August 20241 min read

Join the end-of-summer celebrations at Arreton with fete and dog competition

Arreton Cricket Club welcomes all to a free summer fair and first ever dog show event

27 August 20241 min read

Isle of Wight Photographic Society launches new season

Isle of Wight's longest-standing photographic society opens season with AGM

3 July 20241 min read

Arreton to host charity garden open day in support of Home-Start and Scouts (updated)

Arreton opens four gardens for Home-Start charity and the Scouts; enjoy cream teas, plants on Sunday 14th July

8 May 20241 min read

Goddard’s Brewery supports Wight Aviation Museum with generous donation after quiz night

Wight Aviation Museum's pub quiz fundraiser receives a boost from Goddard's Brewery

31 January 20241 min read

Isle of Wight tinnitus self-management group organises support gathering during Tinnitus Awareness Week

Friendly support gathering for tinnitus sufferers being held at Arreton Community Hall

8 January 20241 min read

Proposed Arreton home aims to blend with local architecture

Plans for a new four-bedroom house in Arreton open for public consultation

16 October 20231 min read

Alleged cooking oil thieves to appear at Isle of Wight Court

Two men face court over Isle of Wight pub cooking oil thefts

10 October 20231 min read

Breweries by Bus Event returns this weekend: Hop on board

Rediscover the charm of real ale with the returning Breweries by Bus event, bridging tradition with a modern-day beer tasting adventure

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