Chris Jarman for Totland & Colwell

29/05/2026

Another Saturday, another opportunity for bargains!

28/05/2026

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.

Pupils from Freshwater and Yarmouth School have been helping to create a new wildflower meadow as part of a community project aimed at boosting biodiversity and supporting local wildlife.

28/05/2026

And the treats just keep coming!

Now Gluten Free!!!

26/05/2026

Update: this was a full ‘Sold Out’ day.

Not surprising with the artisan polish bread from Peter and Ewelina’s amazing cakes!!

Wight Hart Bakery in Freshwater is OPEN!

Well done and good luck to Ewelina, Ian and family!!

26/05/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫

This application will automatically come up for a discussion at Totland Parish Council as it’s within that Parish.

It is at the same time a potentially valuable asset for the whole of the West Wight. Given its long history of use by the wider community and previous planning restrictions requiring retention of public access, I’ve asked for it to be reviewed at Freshwater Parish Council as well.

Residents can follow the link below to make their own comments regarding the planning application, but may also wish to attend the Totland or Freshwater Parish Council meetings when it is discussed.

Application No: 26/00558/FUL
Totland And Colwell
Totland Pier, Madeira Road, Totland Bay PO39 0JP
Proposal:
Retention of two storey building as built and proposed change of use to form one unit of holiday accommodation to include associated gatehouse
Case Officer: Maria Bishop
Web Link:
https://publicaccess.iow.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=TDZQL2IQK7C00

25/05/2026

The wait is almost over…….

The Wight Hart Bakery is to open at 12:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 26th May.

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24/05/2026

🌼 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒, 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 🌼

This week, the wonderful children of Freshwater and Yarmouth School rolled up their sleeves and helped sow seeds for a brand-new wildflower meadow — a fantastic project that will enhance local biodiversity and bring even more natural beauty to our community.

By planting a rich variety of wildflowers, these young environmental champions are helping to create an important habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, while also making our local area brighter and more vibrant for everyone to enjoy.

It was inspiring to see such enthusiasm, teamwork and care for the environment from the next generation. Small actions today can grow into something truly beautiful for the future.

A huge thank you to all the pupils, staff and volunteers involved in helping our community bloom. 🌸🐝🌿

The project through Freshwater Parish Council was championed by 𝐅𝐏𝐂 𝐂𝐥𝐥𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐥, 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐬, 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧 (𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝) and others.
𝐂𝐥𝐥𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 (𝐅𝐘𝐓𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐝) sponsored the posts, fencing and wildflower seeds.

Thanks also to Tom Murphy who was commissioned to deliver the works (including leading the children in a rain dance), and Head, Elizabeth Grainger for fully supporting the project.

Pictures with school permission.

23/05/2026

The UK pension industry is threatened with seismic undermining by this and future Governments.

Government plans are to establish control over the direction of Investments owned by local authorities, companies and private individuals.

- The costs of any mandated switching of investments is upon the pension holder/administrator.
- So are the costs of any failure.
- So are any losses.
- So are any issues from poor rates of return.

There is no liability on the part of the Government mandating those investments.

There is no guarantee protecting those investments, or a rate of return, or from any need to increase contributions in the event of failure.

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22/05/2026