<div>Hi my name is Louise Insley and I am the Assistant Club Secretary at the Isle of Wight Community Club. 
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<div>The Isle of Wight Community Club is a family-friendly social and community hub offering some of the best facilities on the Island. The club is sustained by a dedicated team of volunteers who support its operations throughout the year. Our venue includes a well-equipped function room used for community events, celebrations, weddings, and private hire.
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<div>We provide a welcoming space for a wide range of weekly social activities and are home to multiple sports clubs, including indoor and outdoor bowls, cricket, football, pétanque, darts, and others. Our high-quality playing fields enable us to host matches for local and visiting teams from both the Island and the mainland.
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<div>The club also operates a 5-star food-hygiene-rated catering facility, open to the community on Wednesdays (11:30–14:30), Fridays (18:00–21:00), Saturdays (11:00–19:00), and Sundays (10:00–14:00).
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<div>Overall, the Isle of Wight Community Club serves as an accessible, multi-purpose space that brings people together, supports local sports, and provides valuable social, recreational, and community services. 
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<div>We’re fundraising to create something truly special — an Inclusive Community Play Park right here in Cowes. 
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<div>This will be a welcoming, accessible space where children of all abilities can play, grow, and make memories together.
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<div>A fully accessible playpark at the Isle of Wight Community Club, designed to ensure that all children, regardless of ability, have a safe and engaging space to play. The playpark will feature inclusive equipment suitable for children with physical, sensory, and developmental needs, promoting social interaction, physical activity, and imaginative play.
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<div>This project will provide a welcoming environment where children from across the community can play together, fostering inclusion, friendship, and confidence. By creating a space that is accessible to everyone, we aim to remove barriers to play, support the development of all children, and enhance the wellbeing of families in our local community.
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<div>The playpark will complement our existing facilities and community programs, further establishing the club as a hub for social engagement, health, and inclusion for people of all ages.
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<div>•  Create an inclusive play space: Develop a fully accessible playpark where children of all abilities can play safely and enjoyably.
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<div>•  Promote social inclusion: Encourage interaction and friendships among children of different ages and abilities, reducing barriers to social participation.
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<div>•  Support physical and mental wellbeing: Provide opportunities for active play that enhance physical health, coordination, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
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<div>•  Engage the wider community: Offer a welcoming space for families and carers, fostering a sense of community and strengthening local connections.
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<div>•  Enhance accessibility and equality: Ensure all equipment, pathways, and facilities are designed to meet the needs of children with physical, sensory, or developmental challenges.
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<div>•  Complement existing programs: Integrate the playpark with the club’s current activities and facilities, reinforcing the club’s role as a community hub.
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<div>With your generosity, our club can build something meaningful and deserved for the community we love. Every contribution brings us one step closer to making a real difference.
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Play for All:Isle of Wight Community Club Inclusive Playpark

Play for All:Isle of Wight Community Club Inclusive Playpark

Still £6,435 to go. Help us build momentum.