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ISLE OF WIGHT VOTED TO REMAIN IN THE COMMON MARKET 50 YEARS AGO

1 day ago | islandecho.co.uk | Warren Whitmore

The Isle of Wight voted by a margin of of over 2 to 1 to remain in the then European Economic Community (EEC) in the referendum of 6th June 1975. There were 40,837 ‘Yes’ votes as opposed to 17,375 ‘No’ votes with 116 spoilt papers. The result of the previous day’s voting was announced at 13:30 on Friday 7th June. 58,328 votes were cast from an electorate of 87,454 – a turnout of 68%.
VENTNOR FALL JUST 4 RUNS SHORT AGAINST HAMPSHIRE AT STEEPHILL

1 day ago | islandecho.co.uk | Warren Whitmore

Dan Cox scored 101 off 59 balls as Ventnor were vanquished by Hampshire CCC in a Twenty20 game at Steephill on Wednesday (4th June). Hampshire won the toss and were put in to bat, with Basey top scoring for the county side with 50 off 34 balls before being caught by Attrill off the bowling of Lucy. Captain Kelly made an unbeaten 49 off 23 balls (including 5 sixes), with his side racing to a total of 206/6.
SHANKLIN & SANDOWN GOLF CLUB TO HOST COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS THIS WEEKEND

2 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Warren Whitmore

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club – the Island’s premier course – hosts the Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Channel Islands Amateur Championship this weekend for the first time since 2012, starting on Friday (6th June). This is the 12th time the club have hosted the event – known as the Sloane-Stanley Challenge Cup – since 1908. Spectators are welcome on all 3 days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at Shanklin & Sandown GC, which starts with the 36-hole qualifier on Friday.
BRIGHSTONE PRIMARY CELEBRATES GLOWING SIAMS INSPECTION

2 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Brighstone CE Aided Primary School is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from its recent Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection, which praised the school for its strong Christian vision and values, nurturing ethos and commitment to spiritual development. The school, located in the heart of the community, was rated as ‘living up to its foundation as a Church school and is enabling pupils and adults to flourish’.
PLANS SUBMITTED FOR 5 NEW LUXURY HOMES IN ST HELENS

2 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Plans have been submitted to build 5 new homes on land adjacent to the former St Helens railway station, which was recently listed for sale for the first time in 70 years. The development is proposed for land north of Station House on Station Road, St Helens – the original station master’s residence and a landmark of the village’s railway history. The property and surrounding grounds were placed on the market earlier this year with 3 separate plots now available.
DEVOLUTION DECISION IMMINENT FOR HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCILS

3 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Council chiefs across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are waiting to learn if proposals for devolution have met the Government’s statutory tests. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is expected to confirm later this month if the planned regional authority and elected mayoralty can continue to the next phase. As part of the government’s priority programme, work is ongoing to create a new mayoral combined county authority (MCCA) for Hampshire and the Solent.
2025 SPEEDWAY SEASON STILL UNCERTAIN DESPITE WIGHTLINK DEAL

3 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

A final decision on whether speedway will return to the Isle of Wight in 2025 has been delayed until later this month as promoters continue to battle against rising costs and logistical challenges. Supporters and volunteers gathered in the Premier Lounge last Friday (31st May) to hear from Warriors’ promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman, who provided an update on efforts to bring the sport back to the Isle of Wight this season.
SUMMER PLANTING SCHEME ADDS A SPLASH OF COLOUR ACROSS THE ISLAND

3 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Summer planting is now in full bloom, turning heads (and flower beds) with a dazzling display of colour and creativity across the Isle of Wight. Thanks to the green-thumbed efforts of John O’Connor’s team, an eye-popping 24,441 bedding plants have been tucked into public flower beds across the Island. This year’s floral line-up includes the ever-cheerful Osteospermums, classic geraniums, playful antirrhinums and the bold and beautiful salvias.
VECTIS RADIO 4PS TRAINING SCHOOL NOMINATED FOR BBC AWARD

3 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Warren Whitmore

The Vectis Radio 4Ps Training school Charity has been nominated in the BBC Make A Difference Awards. The award-winning Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School is a registered charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 11 to 19, including those with additional needs, by helping them build confidence and communication skills through hands-on radio training.
JULIA AND ROSEMARY CELEBRATE 120 YEARS OF ISLE OF WIGHT GIRLGUIDING

3 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Alan Whitewood |Suzanne Whitewood MBE

2 Girlguiding volunteers – Julia Downer and Rosemary Walls – attended a surprise party to celebrate their 120 combined years of service on the Isle of Wight. They were presented with 60 Years Brooches by Chris Thornton from Girlguiding SW England Region. Linda Stone, Island Commissioner, presented gifts and cards. Julia and Rosemary joined Girlguiding as Brownies with the 8th Ryde (Methodist) unit and later became Guides and Sea Rangers.