By Isle of Wight Observer
Three Island organisations have received a total of £5,580 in the latest round of grants from WightAID, supporting a range of community focused projects.
The largest grant, £3,580, was awarded to Wroxall Community Association’s Stenbury Hall, to fund an inclusive table tennis project for people with Parkinson’s Disease. The money will go towards two new tables, a rebound board, balls and an automatic ball machine.
A spokesman for the association said: “The Parkinson’s group are very excited; these sessions will help people stay active, form friendships, and build support networks in a fun and welcoming setting.”
The IW Duke of Edinburgh Charitable Association received £1,500 to support a Gold Award expedition in August. Participants will take part in a four-day camping trip in the Lake District, following a training programme and a practice expedition in Snowdonia.
The Carisbrooke Castle Museum Trust was awarded £500 for a community history project marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The funding will support five public reminiscence sessions across Ryde, Newport, Cowes, Ventnor and Freshwater, where residents can share stories and view archive materials from the museum’s wartime collection. The sessions will lead to a final exhibition later in the year.
The charity cheque was presented by long-time WightAID supporter, Gary Peace of ESID Ltd.
WightAID founder, Geoff Underwood, said: “It’s inspiring to see these small groups making such a big impact across our Island communities.”
