Wightlink press releases - Wightlink Ferries

Nov 2022

Later foot passenger services between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head

Monday 14, November 2022

Wightlink will be running later foot passenger services between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head in December 2022.

Wightlink’s Changing Places toilet helps give disabled travellers the confidence to cross the Solent

Monday 7, November 2022

With support from the Department for Transport Maritime Accessibility Fund, Wightlink has installed a Changing Places facility at its port

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Wightlink notches up ten years supporting the Isle of Wight’s most talented athletes

Friday 4, November 2022

Wightlink is once again throwing its support behind the Isle of Wight Council’s Talented Athlete scheme which provides practical help to the Island’s most gifted sportsmen and women.

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Wightlink launches eco grant scheme for Isle of Wight secondary schools

Wednesday 2, November 2022

Isle of Wight secondary schools and colleges are invited to apply for a share of around £10,000 from Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools

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Oct 2022

Wightlink wins praise for promoting the importance of sustainability

Tuesday 11, October 2022

Wightlink has won recognition for its ongoing campaign to reduce carbon emissions and encourage environmental initiatives.

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Sep 2022

Good causes on the Isle of Wight are invited to apply for Wightlink sponsorship

Friday 30, September 2022

Isle of Wight charities, sports groups and arts organisations can now apply for travel support over the next year with Wightlink.

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New Commercial Director at Wightlink

Tuesday 20, September 2022

Phil Delaney has joined Wightlink as Commercial Director, following Clive Tilley’s retirement.

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Bright ideas from Bembridge pupils help save energy

Thursday 8, September 2022

Bembridge CE Primary has been shining a light on energy-saving measures, thanks to the support of Wightlink’s Green Fund for Schools project.

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Wightlink welcomes the Tour of Britain

Thursday 1, September 2022

Wightlink is counting the days until hundreds of cyclists invade the Isle of Wight for the final stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday 11 September 2022.

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Aug 2022

Wightlink introduces a revised timetable ahead of major investment in ship refit programme

Friday 12, August 2022

Wightlink will be running a revised timetable this autumn during its annual maintenance programme for all eight of its ships.

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Wightlink’s Chief Executive Keith Greenfield achieves his marathon swim challenge

Friday 12, August 2022

Wightlink's Chief Executive Keith Greenfield swam more than five kilometres across the Solent for charity.

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Jul 2022

Isle of Wight schoolchildren set sail for a potential career at sea

Wednesday 27, July 2022

A school trip aboard Wightlink’s Yarmouth to Lymington ferry has set primary school children on course for a career at sea.

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Pioneering project to support Isle of Wight people during the cost-of-living crisis wins funding from Wightlink

Monday 11, July 2022

An Isle of Wight primary school has teamed up with Wightlink to provide a new facility to help people through the cost-of-living crisis.

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Wightlink celebrates the achievements of its sponsored athletes, sports and arts groups

Friday 8, July 2022

More than a hundred sportspeople, talented athletes and representatives from arts groups, charities and good causes got together in Newport.

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Wightlink’s Chief Executive makes a splash to tackle motor neurone disease

Tuesday 5, July 2022

Wightlink's Chief Executive Keith Greenfield is embarking on a challenge – swimming more than 5k across the Solent for charity.

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Supporting young Islanders at risk of getting drawn into crime

Monday 4, July 2022

Wightlink and Hampshire Constabulary are increasing awareness among young people of the dangers of being drawn into drug gangs and criminal activities.

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Jun 2022

Wightlink unveiled as Official Travel Partner to the Tour of Britain

Monday 20, June 2022

Wightlink has signed up as an official sponsor of this year’s final stage of the Tour of Britain cycle race on the Isle of Wight.

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Wightlink joins centenary celebrations for its neighbour, the Royal Lymington Yacht Club

Thursday 16, June 2022

Wightlink’s ferries linking Lymington with Yarmouth are flying the pennant of the Royal Lymington Yacht Club to mark its centenary.

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