East Cowes Victoria Vics are trying to raise funds for East Cowes Victoria AFC and The Island Young Careers by attempting to break the current Guinness World Record for the longest football match! Sponsors for the event are being sought or anyone who can donate prizes for the raffle etc.
18 year old Nathan McGinty is frantically growing his hair, so he can have it all cut off in May and donate it to a charity that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair after cancer treatment.
If you see Phil Packer walking around the Island today, give him a friendly wave or hoot of the car horn as he raises money and awareness for the British Inspiration Trust.
The Isle of Wight Council is supporting a national initiative that aims to reduce the number of children who are being cared for in what are termed 'private un-notified arrangements.'