Mountbatten's CEO says that with their new Patron's support, many more people will start to realise how vital their fundraising is to how Mountbatten can care for people facing death, dying and bereavement in the future.
There are still 72 Countries across the globe where being LGBT is against the law. An Isle of Wight Pride Trustee and his partner Joe are embarking on a 72 mile walk to increase awareness of the issue and raise funds for Isle of Wight Pride.
Suzanne Whitewood, who received an MBE in 2011 in recognition of her services to “The Community in the Isle of Wight” attended a Service of Dedication at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark 100 years of the Order of the British Empire.
IW MP, Andrew Turner, comments on three items from the Queen's Speech; the NHS Overseas Visitors Charging Bill, the Education for All Bill and finally fighting corruption and tax evasion in the Criminal Finances Bill.
Young designers aged 5-15 from Hampshire & the Isle of Wight are being invited to help create the official event trophies for this summer's America's Cup in Portsmouth.
Congratulations to all those involved with Historic Ryde Society (HRS) which has won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2015 for its work on the Ryde District Heritage Centre.
Robyn Downer (26) leader of The Bay Rangers, part of Girlguiding IW Senior Section has gained her Queen’s Guide Award - the first member of Girlguiding IW to do so since 2003.