Lisa’s story I will be walking from Fort William to Aviemore in May this year. I'll be carrying everything I need for the week.... I will be backpacking and wild camping. I have decided to do this to raise money for the Alzheimers Cafe on the Isle of Wight because I've seen the amazing work they do and support they provide. This can be life changing for the people involved. […]

  Four diverse community projects across the Island are set to benefit from major grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation. The projects chosen include two aimed at making music, one teaching confidence through the medium of radio and a fourth supplying a community minibus for a whole host of groups. The donations, worth more than £40,000, come from the foundation established by the companies behind Island Roads – Ringway […]

They Said it wouldn't last!. On 23rd January 2025, Vectis Radio celebrates its 15th birthday! We're keeping things low-key for now as this year is extra special—not only have we reached this milestone, but we’re also launching on DAB later in the year, with a combined celebration to follow. In the meantime, take a trip down memory lane and listen to the audio of our launch moment back in 2010! […]

Vectis Radio Gig and Events GuideDATE Thursday 13th February EVENT Kindred Found supported by Baron Strange & The BluebyrdsVENUE Strings Bar & Venue, Bowling Green Lane, NewportTIME 7.30 pmPRICE Pay what you want on the door—————————————————————————————DATE Thursday 13th FebruaryEVENT An Evening of Jazz and BluesVENUE Monkton Arts, East Street, RydeTIME 7 pmPRICE Free—————————————————————————————DATE Friday 14th FebruaryEVENT Corrine AtkinsVENUE The Sun Inn, HulverstoneTIME  6 - 8 pmPRICE Free—————————————————————————————DATE Friday 14th February EVENT Valentines […]

Off the back of of the success of The 4PS Radio Training School for young people, we now have funds for adult learning provided by the Isle of Wight Council. The Service supports programmes that encourage disadvantaged adults and communities to enjoy learning and to prepare for employment, self-employment or further training. The course is a programme for adults with disabilities or learning difficulties to become involved in radio production […]

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