National Drowning Prevention Week – June 18th – 25th

June 18th-25th is Drowning Prevention Week – a national initiative led by the Royal Life Saving Society. An average of 402 people drown accidentally every year in this country. As an Island there are few things more important to our children than water safety. West...

Jubilee Celebrations – Calling all crafters

To celebrate the Queens Jubilee this year, we are holding a community Party on Friday 3rd June. If you are a local artist/crafter/jewellery maker/creative genius and would like to display you work in our craft tent then contact Emma on 01983 752000 or by email to...

CARRIAGEWAY RECONSTRUCTION WORKS IN NEWPORT ROAD, FRESHWATER

Timing of the works: Reconstruction works start Monday 25th April for approximately 3 working days. Reconstruction works will take place during the day between 0700 – 1700.  Island Roads will be undertaking localised areas of reconstruction under 24-hour road closure...

FYT Bus appeal for donated vehicles

The FYT bus is looking for donations of suitable cars and ‘people carriers’ for use in its very in-demand hospital transport service.  A car with a wheelchair ramp would be especially useful. If you are able to help you can contact the FYT Bus service on...

Temporary closure of public footpath F13 (Brambles Chine)

We’ve received the following update from the Rights of Way Team re the temporary closure of public footpath F13 (Brambles Chine). Please be aware that we will be blockading off the slipway at Brambles Chine, the beach access steps have already been washed away,...