A recent YouGov poll, carried out on behalf of Sustrans, found that less than one in 10 (9%) of children and young people get the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. The Big Pedal 2017 has been launched to get more young people cycling and scooting to school.
Since 2007, the number of Scouts on the Isle of Wight has grown from 1,000 to 1,600 thanks to the efforts of the leaders and management teams on the Island.
Five year old Islander Sophie Rolf was diagnosed with a brain tumour earlier this year. The Island community have pulled together to help raise money and awareness for this very brave young lady and Kissypuppy, the Sophie Rolf Fund
Young people who are passionate about helping to make changes that will benefit young people on the Island are being invited to stand for election to the Isle of Wight Youth Council (IWYC).