There’s so much to be gained from volunteering a little of your time. The Volunteer Centre can help you learn about the benefits and range of roles from more than 50 organisations at this year’s Volunteering Fair
Rew Valley Youth FC have raised enough money to start work on preparing their new pitch. There are several fundraising events taking place to help raise the rest of the money needed and physical help is also sought.
The Mobile HRC provides a further facility that reaches out into the community to help people recycle more. Check the dates of when it's nearby to you.
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is hosting a community event where they will be joined by the Island's ambulance service and Hampshire Police.
The most recent Volunteer Fair saw welcomed almost 300 members of the public, looking to find something that can help them make a difference to their community
Oh Blimey. Roads in Portsmouth around the Isle of Wight ferry could be quite 'interesting' (read congested) on Thursday for those coming to the Island (eg. for the Festival). Pearl Izumi cycle race is leading to closed roads and diversions.
Around £3.3m of savings (cuts) to Isle of Wight services need to be made in the next financial year, however the latest budget proposals from the council look designed to protect the most vulnerable people on the Island.