by Molly Power | Aug 1, 2014 | Lottery news
By Georgia Wyatt-Willsmore, founder and director of Wyatt and Jack We make canvas bags from redundant deckchair and beach materials. We’re based in Bembridge, with a team of two, bringing in other seamstresses and manufacturers at times. We’re now into the fifth year...
by Molly Power | Aug 1, 2014 | Company profiles
UKSA is a youth charity based in Cowes, set up 27 years ago. It works with thousands of young people every year, providing transformational opportunities through sailing and watersports. Tom Stroud talks to Richard Thornton, UKSA’s Chief Executive. How important is...
by Molly Power | Aug 1, 2014 | Company profiles
The Royal Corinthian Yacht Club’s home at Castle Hill in Cowes was established in 1948 by yachtsman Tiny Mitchell. The club itself dates back to 1872, founded in Erith, in Kent. Since 1999 the Royal Corinthian in Cowes has been a fully-fledged members club, providing...
by Molly Power | Aug 1, 2014 | Lottery news
Island construction company One Stop Design and Construct Ltd is expanding, thanks to funding from the Isle Of Wight Lottery. The interest-free loan of £12,500 will also lead to the creation of several new jobs. “I’m a construction company and I’m looking to grow,”...
by Molly Power | Aug 1, 2014 | Lottery news
“Nice wasn’t it?” That’s how Pauline Gaff from Cowes describes winning £2,000 on the Isle Of Wight Lottery. “I was eating my breakfast listening to Isle Of Wight Radio and as the numbers were slowly being read out I started to get excited. When I realised I’d won I...