Instagram story viewer> @iwchamber> Tagged

Isle of Wight Chamber

@iwchamber

undefined

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

News just in for Island businesses, institutions and organisations!

The Green Impact IOW Scheme with @iowcouncil + @sosuk_charity is back, sponsored by loads of Isle of Wight businesses and organisations, small, large and planet-sized!

Green Impact is an award-winning, @UNESCO-recognized sustainability and social responsibility engagement program run by Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK).

Sharing the news from Isle of Wight Council and SOS UK on how to get involved – head to @linkedin to their Green Impact IOW page to sign up for the relaunches and to keep up to date.

“🌿 Green Impact Isle of Wight is Relaunching! 🌿

"We are delighted to announce the relaunch of the Green Impact Programme, with two key dates for your diary.

📅 28 October 2026 The Green Impact Toolkit Relaunch goes live, featuring exciting updates including the integration of the Isle of Wight's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

By launching the toolkit ahead of the event, organisations will have the opportunity to explore the new programme.

📅 13 November 2026 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm at Building 41, Cowes🤝 Green Impact Relaunch and Networking Event

☕ Open and free to attend event, with refreshments provided.

Head to the Linked In page to sign up.

Whether you're already involved in Green Impact or simply interested in learning more, this event will be a fantastic opportunity to:

📚 Discover more about the Green Impact Programme and Toolkit
🌱 Learn more about the @islandnatureiw Local Nature Recovery Strategy and what it means for local businesses and organisations
🏆 Meet our programme sponsors and help us recognise and celebrate their valuable contribution to making Green Impact possible
🤝 Network with like-minded organisations.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for enabling both the toolkit and programme relaunch to take place. Their support is helping organisations across the Island take practical action on sustainability, biodiversity and nature recovery."

#GreenImpact #IsleOfWight #Sustainability #LNRS #NatureRecovery #CommunityAction #EnvironmentalLeadership

14

0

Learning beyond the classroom at Ventnor Botanic Garden! 🌿
Every child who visits with their school or activity group, receives a Golden Ticket, so they can return for a complimentary visit with their family at their leisure, within a year.
We are now taking bookings for 2027.
Our education visits are designed around the National Curriculum and Key Stages, bringing learning to life in a fun, engaging and memorable outdoor setting.
From exploring plants and wildlife to discovering the natural world, our visits are educational, informative, hands-on — and packed with fresh air! 🌱🐝🌳
Give your pupils the opportunity to learn, explore and have fun in the beautiful surroundings of Ventnor Botanic Garden.
For more information please email Beverly, our lovely Education Coordinator, who will be happy to help.
education@botanic.co.uk

10

0

Such a privilege to join you @iwchamber this morning - great to be able to share our @mountbatten_iw vision and 2026-30 strategy on our work supporting people at end of life and their families, working as a key partner in our Island health and social care system.

I’m proud to lead an organisation where our teams bring mix of expertise with kindness to
‘make the unbearable, bearable’.

Thank you for your ongoing support as a Chamber and individual businesses. Lovely to see you all and meet some new faces too. 🌻

18

0

Isle of Wight, our Great Nurdle Exhibition in partnership with @quayarts is running until Oct 10th so still plenty of time to visit.
💙 What are people saying so far:
'unexpectedly interesting!'
'so many wonderful pieces'
'thought provoking..'

You can also join us on another nurdle hunt next weekend time tbc see www.planetaware.co.uk
@beaseachanger#plasticpollution #nurdles #isleofwight @ilovenorthshields @greatnurdler@iwbiosphere
@fidra_ngo @iwchamber
@iwcountypress @iwcreativenetwork

23

0

It's been a busy start to the new academic year, with plenty of trips out and about across multiple destinations.

Today, we had a local school on the Isle of Wight on their annual trip to Paultons Park with us. Almost 100 students enjoyed a day full of adrenaline and excitement, we even organised an educational workshop about the forces & physics involved with roller coasters. 🎢

Did you know, roller coasters do not have engines after the initial lift hill, they run entirely on stored energy & gravity 🤯

From coach travel to cross The Solent and park admission to educational workshops, the school recognise that not only can we save them money by booking through us but we take all of the hard work and logistical pressures away from teachers.

Thinking of your next school trip? Get in touch with us today and we would be delighted to help. 🚌

📸 - Thanks to our Director, @joshiow, who accompanied the group today and took these great shots!

4

0

B🐝 ……
Plenty of mileage covered.
Isle Of Wight hosting & DJ set 🎧for @iwchamber
Staying @luccombehall (thank you for your hospitality)
Newcastle- hosting retail awards and interviewing the lovely @no1shaygiven ⚽️ ✨

Shout out to -
@redfunnelferry ⛴️ signature lounge
@wightlinkferry ⛴️
@bembridgefort
@iowtomatoes
🍅 thank you so much. Love Toms! ✨

4k

87

What a fantastic evening at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards on Friday! ✨

We were incredibly grateful to be nominated for Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by @wrssystems alongside two brilliant Island businesses, WightFibre and Captiva Homes.

Although we didn’t take home the award, being named a finalist was a wonderful achievement and a proud moment for the whole Silver Arch team. Our growth has been completely organic, driven by the hard work of our people, the introduction of new services and continued investment in developing our in-house expertise.

With the recent launch of @silverarchstays complementing our existing holiday-let services, we’re excited to see what the next year brings.

A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists, and thank you to the @iwchamber and everyone involved in creating such a memorable evening.

Most importantly, thank you to our brilliant team and to all our clients, both longstanding and new, for being part of our journey. 🤎

#IWChamberAwards #IsleOfWightBusiness #SilverArchGroup #GrowthBusiness #TeamSilverArch IsleOfWight

16

1

Wow! What a huge surprise! We attended the @iwchamber Business Awards 2026 hosted by @vanouten_denise and we were honoured to receive the IW Chamber Member of the Year award! 🏆

Thank you to everyone that has supported us and here’s to many more successful years ahead 😊

25

12

Finals night! ✨

A little get-ready-with-me, a lot of nerves, one very lovely evening at @bembridgefort … and a pudding I was far too anxious to eat until my category had been announced 😂

I was shortlisted for the Creative Impact Award for the publications I was commissioned to create for @islandnature_iow - a nature recovery project I absolutely loved working on, so to be recognised for it felt pretty special.

I got to spend the evening with my brilliant friend Claire from @thecommonspaceiw alongside loads of other wonderful Island businesses, with @vanouten_denise hosting the night for the @iwchamber 🕺

Did I win? Nope. (Many congratulations to @robertson_foster 👏 👏) But to be shortlisted in the first place felt like a massive win for my little business. 💛

#creativeimpactaward #isleofwightsmallbusiness #isleofwightbusiness #isleofwightartist #grwmreels

60

26

A fabulous Friday night was had at the Isle of Wight Chamber Awards 🏆

Thank you to the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce who approached us recently to supply the amazing @vanouten_denise to host and DJ at the awards night. Thank you to local DJ legend @officialdjomar for the 📸

If you’re looking for a celebrity to perform at your next event do not hesitate to contact us.

@ledgeragency

21

0

Great to be on the bill with @vanouten_denise Friday night at the Isle of Wight Chamber Awards 🏆

Great vibe - fun times!

Congrats to all the winners 🙌🏼

@iwchamber

155

11

Look who came to stay at Luccombe Hall! ✨

We were so delighted to welcome @vanouten_denise to the hotel while she was here on the Island to present the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Awards last night! 🥂🏆

Our Social Media Manager, Chloe, managed to grab a few photos with Denise outside the hotel before she headed off for the evening. 📸

It was an absolute pleasure to have you stay with us, Denise, we hope you enjoyed your time on the Isle of Wight! 💙🌊

#LuccombeHall #IsleOfWight #IsleOfWightEvents #IOW #VisitIsleofWight

93

4