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2, May 2022·2 min read

John Cattle’s Skate Club has gone from teaching 25 people a week to now helping hundreds of all ages

The story of hard work, dedication and a passion for what they do has earned all involved with John Cattle's Skate Club a bright future that is well worth supporting

7, February 2022·2 min read

Calling 16 to 30-year-olds, not in education, training or employment: Spend a week with Wight Trash thanks to The Princes Trust

It's hoped people will find the week a manageable time scale, and the emphasis really is on turning up and having fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. There'll be a taster session to meet the team on Tuesday

Kids skating at John Cattle’s Skate Club

1, January 2022·4 min read

‘It’s been a gnarly year, but a rad one for Isle of Wight skateboarding’ says John Cattle’s Skate Club

Zoe shares this round-up of the last 12 months from John Cattle's Skate Club - a not-for-profit company helping to make a positive impact on the physical and mental health of skateboarders of all ages and abilities

17, September 2021·3 min read

Skateboarders of all ages turn out in force for Freshwater skatepark’s community skate jam (photos)

Well done to all those who took part and helped raise money for the new skatepark and pump track. See photos from the day and the winners

7, September 2021·1 min read

Shout out for your memories, photos and videos of the Shide Ramp

34 years ago, when there was nothing to skate on the Isle of Wight, a group of skateboarders built a half pipe in a friend's field. Some say it went on to become one of the best in Europe

Freshwater Parish Cllr Mike Locke, Vice Chair Cllr George Cameron, Chair Cllr Daniel James, Peter Barfoot, Senior Negotiator at Hose Rhodes Dickson; Lindsay Becker Marketing Manager at Hose Rhodes Dickson and Michelle Walker, Negotiator at Hose Rhodes Dickson. Martha Eggleton 10 and Jago Tasker 12 wearing Freshwater Skatepark t-shirts Ollie in front of the new premises

10, August 2021·2 min read

Local business makes generous donation to Freshwater Skatepark: ‘It will be a real asset to the area’

The generous donation from Hose Rhodes Dickson goes a long way to helping Freshwater Parish Council match the funding they have dedicated to the project

23, April 2021·1 min read

Watch: Ryde skatepark users share their frustrations about closure of skatepark

In this three minute segment, Ryde skateboarders and Zoe Thompson from Wight Trash talk to BBC reporter Ben Moore about the closure of Ryde skatepark

11, April 2021·4 min read

‘Real issue with Ryde Skatepark is not vandalism’ says skateboarding group amidst calls to secure 20+ year lease

Ryde Town Council say they have closed the park due to "anti-social behaviour and vandalism", but the real issue is far from this say skateboarding ambassadors, Wight Trash

19, February 2021·1 min read

Support Isle of Wight’s independent skate shop on Skate Shop Day

Show your support for the Isle of Wight's independent Skate Shop, Wight Trash today and you'll be rewarded

11, June 2020·2 min read

Back garden mini-ramp the perfect solution for talented young skateboarder in lockdown

Martha Eggleton's dad decided to build a mini-ramp in their back garden so she could continue training as a skateboarder for Wight Trash

rolls wight trash t-shirt - matt hancock slogan

8, May 2020·1 min read

Wight Trash adapt Matt Hancock’s slogan to ‘Where the Isle of Wight rolls, Britain follows’ for new T-shirts

Matt Hancock may have said Where the Isle of Wight goes, Britain follows, but IW skateboarding brand prefer this version. Pre-order yours today and a percentage goes to a new charity set-up to help local community groups

9, March 2020·1 min read

Head to the Freshwater Skatepark Jam to share you views on future of the park

Take part or watch and support, all ages and abilities welcome at the Freshwater Skatepark Jam for skateboarders and scooterists

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