What an amazing day on Sunday. The weather was beautiful and many believers from many different churches and christian ministries gathered in groups all over the Island to pray in unison for God's blessings on the Island.
We have already received some really encouraging reports and photos. We would love to be able to produce a newsletter to send out, showing the groups and with a short paragraph describing your experiences on that day, which will be an encouragement to so many, by seeing the church on the Island in prayer together.
Thank you for those who have already sent in photos and reports. If you have not yet done so we would love to hear from you please.
Every blessing
Richard & Rajinder iowprayer@gmail.com
Revs Richard & Rajinder Buxton Prayer Mobilisers
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No 729 Circulation: 632 28th May 2026
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August Saturday 15th August - Trumps (a variation on Whist) at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
September Saturday 19th September - Quiz at Whitwell Village hall Email Friday 25th September - Harvest Supper at Whitwell C of E. Email
October Saturday 17th October - Cheese & Wine at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell Email Saturday 24th October - Rob & Jill's Charity meal at Whitwell Village Hall Email
November Saturday 21st November - Bingo at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
December Saturday 12th December - Christmas Concert at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
Ongoing Events All Ongoing Events are now listedHere
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Grief doesn't always look the way we expect it to.
Sometimes it's the loss of a loved one. Sometimes it's a marriage breaking down. Sometimes it's the baby you didn't get to hold, or the calling that got quieter, or the version of yourself you thought you'd be by now.
And often, we carry these losses quietly - without naming them, without witnessing them, without letting anyone see how much they hurt.
Bev Jessup is hosting a free online workshop called the Grief Pages - a gentle, creative space for women to name their grief, explore it, and discover that God meets us in loss.
Friday, May 29th at 3pm UK timeFree to registerLive attendance - workbook included
Whether you're grieving a death, a relationship, a dream, or something else entirely, there's space for you here.
Saturday the 30th of May - Outreach
Reaching our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ . Matthew 28:19-20 .
Time is 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. every Saturday of the month
Contact details for More Information : Dave /Mary 07768994838 / 07944725383 Source: Mary Baldwin maryc12@live.com
The Bible Course is a relaxed, eight-session journey through the big story of the Bible. Together we'll explore the key moments and themes helping you see how it all fits together and what it means for us today.
Whether you're brand new to the Bible or want a fresh overview, this is a great space to learn, ask questions, and grow in confidence as you read the Bible with others.
We will have refreshments, watch a video from The Bible Society and have space for conversations and questions.For More Information and Sign Up
Source: Dan Wells dan.wells@kerith.church
Prison Prayer Meeting
It is planned to hold a prayer meeting for the prison monthly on the third Friday of the month.
We will meet in the café at Carisbrooke Priory from 10am with the prayer meeting proper starting at 10.30am for an hour.
An upstairs room is booked for more privacy if needed but last time we stayed in the café and prayed there.
The next three meetings are on Friday 15th May, Friday 19th June and Friday 17th July
Source: Alice Hall. acrhall68@gmail.com
We’re really excited to be welcoming The Salvation Army’s Solent Fellowship Band to the Isle of Wight for a concert in aid of our Christmas Appeal
This promises to not only be a great evening of music but also a worship experience that we hope will raise some vital funds for our Christmas Appeal. We are extremely grateful to the Newport Minster Team for their support with this and would love to extend the invite to all the Churches across the Isle of Wight to this free concert (retiring collection to be taken)
Scan the QR Code to Book your Tickets
Source: Luke Furlong Luke.Furlong@salvationarmy.org.uk
Leaders' Breakfast - Saturday 27 June - Save the dateChris and Naomi Bradish have kindly invited other church leaders to join them at their home in East Cowes for an informal breakfast with some prayer and worship.
Drop in from 9am till 11am for a time to build relationships and share what the Lord is doing around the Island.
Full details in the next newsletter
Source: Brian Harley brianharley58@gmail.com
Aspire Ryde are Advertising for a new Chief Executive
Our current Chief Executive is moving on after seven years in the role and we are now looking for a new Chief Executive to carry on and develop this vital work. You will be a committed Christian, able to demonstrate an active and vibrant faith. Experienced at leading and inspiring others, you will model a leadership driven by a passion to serve and compassion for those you are serving. Experience in areas such as Communications, Networking, Governance, Finance and HR would be beneficial but we are not expecting all of these skills in one person. Most important will be an obvious calling and equipping for this work, demonstrated through experience and commitment.
Aspire is a Christian community-based charity, here on the Isle of Wight. In the 12 years since we began, we have grown from small beginnings to now running a number of community hubs and projects across the Island. We manage contracts on behalf of the local authority and have recently developed our first housing scheme supporting women exiting homelessness. We employ approximately 50 people across our services and have won both the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and the IESE national gold award for innovation in health and social care. We are a well-respected and well-supported charity supporting many of the most vulnerable people on the Isle of Wight.
We are particularly keen to hear from Island-based Christians who have leadership and management experience and who feel called to a new challenge.
If you would like to understand more about the Charity and the role, please contact our current Chief Executive, Trevor Nicholas, on 07910 992475 or email trevor@aspireryde.org.uk
For further information regarding Aspire, including the full Job Description and Application Form, please visit Chief Executive Officer | Christian Jobs
Isle of Wight Youth for Christ - storage needed for camping equipment.Is anyone able to help with some outdoor storage for camping equipment that we take to Dreaming the Impossible? A small sized shed would be great and preferably one that we could reverse a van up to.
If this is something that you could help with, please contact Ian Peters on 07729435365
Source: isleofwightyfc@gmail.com
I am writing to share a short guide that may be helpful to people in your church or ministry.
Many Christians ask, “How do I know God’s will for my life?” because they sincerely want to make faithful decisions before God.
I have written this short guide for Christians who want to think about guidance, wisdom, prayer, counsel, circumstances, freedom, desire, regret, and trust — without treating God’s will as a hidden code to crack.
The guide is part of GRACE: Plain & Simple, a project built around making the heart of the gospel clearer: the Cross, grace, assurance, and the believer’s standing before God.
The actual book is being published under my own independent imprint, Plain & Simple Press, but it is not intended as a private or unaccountable project. It has been written as a serious, pastorally responsible attempt to help believers understand the gospel more clearly — especially the Cross, grace, assurance, and our standing before God.
At present, I anticipate that GRACE: Plain & Simple will be published in Autumn 2026.
WANTED: "STAR WARS" MEMORABILIA
Do you have any items relating to the "Star Wars" films that you would be willing to loan?
For example light sabers, costumes, masks, sound effects etc?
If so please get in touch with Andy Hough by email: melodrama1957@gmail.com
I am pleased to be able to inform you that my new business, Island Photo Community Hub, that was suggested at the end of October 2025 is now a reality. After the closure of Island Photo Centre on 18th October I had to undergo some radiotherapy at QA Hospital Portsmouth throughout December.
January saw a concerted effort to get things started, and while that brought some unforeseen problems, we have been trading since beginning of March and able to offer all the services that we did at Island Photo Centre – plus a few more. It is very much as case of “all systems go!”
The international online passport/visa and ID photos system is updated and better than ever. Quality photo prints from cameras, phones, USB and online are available, as are photo gifts from Fujifilm UK. Photo scanning and digital conversion from all types of media and restoration services are still very much part of the business, as are the extensive photocopying service options in black and white and colour, A4 or A3 on standard paper or card. The video to DVD and USB transfer service is back – and better than ever, with the ability to now transfer more video formats, and for the first time offering Cine film to DVD/USB transfer too. I will still be offering the digital camera sensor cleaning service that is so important for interchangeable lens cameras too.
In a new venture, you can now commission Island Photo Hub to do photography for commercial, house sales, holiday lettings and portrait sessions too. Archival recording of collections, artworks and museum or heritage work can also be undertaken.
My new premises are in the Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council building at 64 High Street, just opposite the newly relocated Love Running shop and Correo Lounge. These shop units give me level access to the High Street and an opportunity to offer the photo services my customers wanted me to continue.
This website Link can be used to book passport photo appointments and sensor cleaning, as well as online photo printing in affiliation with Fujifilm UK. The Facebook page, Island Photo Community Hub, has proved popular too, and both of these have regular updates, offers and newsletter.
I would like to thank all those who have encouraged and helped me through what was a difficult time. I couldn’t have done it without your help.
Chris Barton 07800 769 042
chris@islandphotohub.uk
Could Your Church Help Change a Child’s Life?Adopt South is asking churches across the Isle of Wight to support local children who are waiting for loving, permanent families.
We are a regional adoption agency working with local authorities, and we rely on strong community partnerships to help spread the word about adoption. Many people who could offer a child a safe and loving home simply don’t know where to start.
How can your church help?
We are inviting churches to support us by:
Displaying an Adopt South leaflets, banner or small pop‑up at church entrances, halls, or community events
Helping us reach individuals and families who may be considering adoption, now or in the future by offering to host adoption information events (virtual or in person)
"Revive Newport is nearly 20 years old and is now a Christian charity that represents the Church in Newport to the young people of the town, who have nowhere else to go. We are committed to helping young people living in Newport through life's challenges. We see each person as created by God with unique worth and loved by Him. We want to help enable them to become the best that they can be.
This is done through our twice weekly youth club - Newport Youth Café (NYC), which is attended annually by more than 200 different young people. Our aim is that NYC is a place that they can come to and just be themselves, play pool, do creative activities, and play video games and other activities, but can also do homework and chat about the problems they may be facing. The café supports young people through their time at Secondary School from ages 13 - 17. Our goals are to reduce Anti-social behaviour, tackle loneliness and isolation, improve mental health and improve education standards.
Our youth work team also go out and around Newport Town Centre, 2 - 3 times a week and engage with the young people we meet. We are annually talking to over 1000 young people, checking they are ok, offering support and sometimes defusing situations if things are getting out of hand.
We are currently looking to increase our Volunteer staff, which would enable more engagement with the young people. There are different ways in which you can volunteer. It could be by helping with the tuck shop, manning the door, playing pool or a board game, or by sitting and doing some arts and crafts. If you feel this could be you, then please do get in touch by emailingadmin@revivenewport.org.
If volunteering isn’t for you we would also really value your support by praying for our work and also helping financially which you can do by visiting our websiteat and click on donate. We look forward to hearing from you!"
In the grounds of La Charpenterie, parts of which date back to the 15th Century. Great for all year round breaks; each with Wood Burning Stoves. Pet friendly
Nail cutting, removal of hard skin/corns, Diabetic care, cracked heels, general foot care advice.
Home appointments £32
PLEASE CALL LEANNE - 07552628465
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Accredited Counselling Training
on the Isle of Wight
Known as WCTI ( Wight Counselling Training Institute) We are an established counselling training provider in Shalfleet, Near Newport that provides 3 accredited Counselling Qualifications:
An introduction to counselling over 10 weeks
A professional certificate in Counselling over 12 months
A professional diploma in Counselling leading to registration as a counsellor ( 2 years)
We also provide organisations on the island with funded counselling support.
If you would like more information or wish to apply, please do get in touch
Charlotte Collins Co-director Wight Counselling Training Institute Web Site01983 722625
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The Greenhouse is a Place of Prayer and Worship. A place of Enounter with God. A Place Where You Can Grow
The Greenhouse Christian Centre is situated between Poole and Bournemouth and just a 20 minute walk to the beach. The Centre holds Led and Silent Retreats, Quiet Days, Healing Services, Art Weeks, Discipleship Training Days and so much more.
Are you lonely and not particularly enjoying facing life on your own? Do you wish God would answer your prayers for a soul mate? Then you should contact Friends1st the off-line Christian friendship and introductory agency who've been introducing Christians to each other since 1999. Click here to find out more.
