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Hospital Friends Benefit from Generous Bequests

George Chastney — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:41:40 +0000

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.

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Chilling Start to Round the Island Swim Preparations

Jessica Gray — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 06:13:51 +0000

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

Claire Coles — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:19:49 +0000

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

Clare Griffin — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:12:56 +0000

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

Calsey Thorne — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:30:24 +0000

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

Claire Coles — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:32:42 +0000

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

Calsey Thorne — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:10:41 +0000

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

Calsey Thorne — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:38:00 +0000

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.

Carisbrooke Church Sponsored Abseil For Christian Aid

Claire Coles — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:29:03 +0000

Do something different this autumn and abseil down Carisbrooke Church Tower on Fireworks night! Enjoy the stunning views from the top of the tower (if you dare to look down!), whilst raising money for Christian Aid

Charity Premiere Screening of James Bond’s ‘Skyfall’

Claire Coles — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:00:51 +0000

The Isle of Wight Hospice: Charity Premiere Screening of James Bond’s ‘Skyfall’ Friday 26th October at Cineworld, Newport 6.30pm for 7.00pm start.