Latest News
Welcome to our news section, where you can find out about all the latest news, updates, and national and local campaigns that Age UK Isle of Wight is involved in.
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Shanklin Bowling Club raises vital funds to help older island residents
Published on 18 September 2018 09:13 AM
Shanklin Bowling Club were delighted to present a cheque for over £2,500 to Age UK Isle of Wight recently, following ...
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Age UK Isle of Wight bags £4,000 from Tesco, to help keep vulnerable islanders safe in their homes
Published on 07 August 2018 09:35 AM
Local charity Age UK Isle of Wight are delighted to have bagged an incredible £3,990 through Tesco’s Bags of Help...
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Real life Action Man conquers tandem skydive challenge for local charity
Published on 02 August 2018 02:30 PM
A retired Royal Marines Commando who was the original Action Man ‘model’ has finally fulfilled his ambition to carry...
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Isle of Wight Pompey Supporters Club raises £1,650 for Age UK Isle of Wight
Published on 11 July 2018 12:09 PM
(Pictured receiving the cheque: Nick Hayward, Age UKIW President, shaking hands with Chis Hougham, Chairman of Isle o...
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West Wight Tennis Tournament raises over £2,500 for Age UK Isle of Wight
Published on 11 July 2018 08:56 AM
(Pictured L to R: John Veness, Nicky Bennett, Martyn Bailey, Melissa Hooper Caroline Weeks and John Weeks) 80 keen...
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Inspirational Tom Johnson fights through pain and injury to smash fundraising target for Age UK Isle of Wight
Published on 05 July 2018 09:59 AM
(Pictured L-R: Louise Hall from Age UKIW, Tom Johnson, Mihaela Pavlenco from Age UKIW) Tom Johnson, a hospital work...
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Tesco introduce Time for You Till for those who need a bit of extra time while shopping
Published on 23 May 2018 01:18 PM
Working in partnership with Age Friendly Island , the Tesco Extra store in Ryde have opened a Time for You till that...
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Tom Johnson takes on 106km Isle of Wight Challenge for Age UK Isle of Wight
Published on 26 April 2018 12:33 PM
Tom Johnson, a hospital worker with asthma and a form of Cerebral Palsy which affects the use of his arm and leg has...
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Grant awarded to Age UK Isle of Wight will assist islanders with dementia to remain safely in their homes
Published on 26 April 2018 12:15 PM
Age UK Isle of Wight, has been awarded a £2,500 grant by Foundations Independent Living Trust (FILT). The funding was...