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Hospital Friends Benefit from Generous Bequests
The ability of the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital to purchase future much-appreciated additional facilities for the NHS on the Island has been significantly boosted through the charity receiving legacies totalling £103,500 over recent months.
Chilling Start to Round the Island Swim Preparations
Thursday saw some of the coldest sea temperatures of the year at a chilling 6 degrees, but for Anna Wardley it is all part of the training as the Isle of Wight will be the finale of her ‘Five Island Swim Challenge’ for charity.
Isle of Wight Residents Help Deliver 100 Millionth Shoebox
Operation Christmas Child has reached the milestone of delivering 100 million shoeboxes to needy children around the world thanks to the support of residents in the Isle Of Wight going the extra mile.
Third Wild West Solent Swim Announced
Following the tremendous success of the 2012 Wild West Solent Swim the date for 2013 has been announced! Entries are now open for the swim which will take place on August 18th 2013.
Rob da Bank Becomes Ambassador For Cancer Charity
Radio 1 DJ and Bestival curator Rob da Bank has accepted a role as a new Ambassador for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
Poppy Brooch Gets Royal Seal of Approval
With November 11th ‘Poppy Day’ fast approaching the Royal British Legion has had a ‘royal’ boost in advertising their range of poppy jewellery. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
Islanders Compete In 2012 BUPA Great South Run For Cancer Trust
This Sunday on the 28th October Sarah Crabb, Daniel Van Cuylenburg and Morgan Strange from Cowes, will be taking part in the 10 mile BUPA Great South Run to raise money for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
Round the Island Race Makes Valuable Donation To Official Charity
Another fantastic year for the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race was brought to a close when the official Race charity, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, received a valuable donation of £4532.50 from race organisers the Island Sailing Club.
