Did you know that islanders have to travel more than 12 miles if they want to pray? Well, hopefully we can change that.

Together with the Muslim Council of Britain we hope to raise more than £50,000 to ensure Hayling has a mosque for both Muslims and non-Muslims should they choose to come along. There are more than 500 practising Muslims on the island and that is continuing to grow with the new housing developments.

Already we have been pledged £10,000 on top of the two properties in West Town where the mosque will be situated. If we can raise the £50,000 then Hayling can proudly boast its own mosque by spring 2019, so please let us build bridges and pledge as much or as little as you can.