James Rann

2 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

A pair of rescued bears are making themselves at home in new surroundings on the Isle of Wight – and keeping cool in a special play pond filled by a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system. Southern Water has been helping the team at Sandown’s Wildheart Animal Sanctuary prepare for the arrival of the Azerbaijan brown bears by supporting them to keep the animals watered in as sustainable way as possible.

2 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

Families, schools and community groups across the Isle of Wight are being invited to take part in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s biggest citizen science project to date, as part of the national 30 Days Wild campaign running throughout June. 30 Days Wild is the UK’s annual month-long challenge from The Wildlife Trusts, encouraging people to do something wild every day in June.

2 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

Just for You Holiday Homes, an Isle of Wight-based independent holiday agency, has been awarded a Shortzy Award for Sustainability. Founded in 2017 by Justine, who returned to her beloved Isle of Wight after a successful career in London’s investment banking sector, Just for You Holiday Homes was born out of a passion for the Island and a deep-rooted desire to protect its future.

3 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

2 elite parachute display teams will be dropping in – literally – to dazzle the crowds at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day later this month. Back by popular demand –  and making it a hat trick – are the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team, proudly sponsored by Wightlink. These airborne aces will kick off the day at 10:00, soaring above Ryde sands and landing with the kind of precision that makes jaws drop and cameras click.

3 weeks ago | islandecho.co.uk | James Rann

A plethora of Land Rovers will descend on the Isle of Wight next weekend for the annual Kent to IOW Charity Land Rover Run, with this year’s event supporting local children’s charity Daisy Chains. The fundraising event, now in its 15th year, will see all participating teams based in Shanklin. Since its inception, the run has raised over £86,200 for good causes, with organisers hoping to exceed £5,000 for Daisychain in 2025.