Events taking place in January and a full list of regular weekly, monthly and bi monthly local community meet ups and clubs.
Wednesday 8th January and Saturday 11th January – Northwood House & Park Recruitment morning. Have you got a few hours a week (or even a month) to spare and would be able to contribute a little bit of time to a good community cause? Joining our volunteer park gardening team and/or event catering team might just be what you are looking for! Volunteering is open to adults over 18 years of age and as long as you are reasonably fit, mobile and healthy there’s no specific upper age. Meet our friendly team at the Northwood House Rotunda main entrance either day at 11am.
Thursday 9th January - Chirpy, upbeat, original songs with foot-tapping rhymes, plus plenty of opportunities to sing along, with Steve Love, who will be kicking 2025 off in style at Mountbatten Isle of Wight's John Cheverton Centre in Newport. Join him for two hours of entertainment, between 7pm and 9pm. There will be food and drink available in the interval. Tickets are £10 per person and help Mountbatten raise vital funds. Book your ticket at www.mountbatten.org.uk/Event/steve-love-at-mountbatten-isle-of-wight-on-9-january-2025. If unable to book online, please call Mountbatten on 529511 for assistance.
Saturday 11th January – Island Volunteer Fair at The Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR from 11am – 3pm. A day filled with opportunities to give back to our community. Whether you're passionate about the environment, animals, or social causes, there's a volunteer role for you. Come meet organisations looking for volunteers like you! This in-person event is a great way to connect with like-minded individuals and make a difference. Don't miss out on this chance to get involved and make a positive impact!
Monday 13th January - Play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE from 1.30. Beginners welcome.
Sunday 19th January - Quay Folk Club showcases some of the most popular folk music acts on the Island at Quay Arts Centre, Newport, opens at 6.30 pm for the music to start at 7. Free entry - drop a donation into the fez.
Friday 24th January – Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight presents! A Recipe for Murder! Get your tickets for this murder mystery night. Tickets include a 3-course 'lite bite' meal, and an evening of fun and mystery! 1940s fancy dress optional (but definitely encouraged!) and we'll have a bar and a raffle! Doors open 7pm – events starts at 7.30pm at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport. PO30 3BE. Tickets are £15 per person. Get your tickets at https://www.alzheimercafeiow.org.uk/murder-mystery-bookings.html
Monday 27th January - Play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE from 1.30. Beginners welcome.
Regular events
Every Monday – Chat and Craft. Come along with your favourite craft or unfinished project. Learn something new and get help and inspiration or just share your skills. Held from 2-4pm at Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7NP. Open to everyone and all ages. Entry £2 which includes tea/coffee. For more information call Wendy on 07584600053
Every Monday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at Christ Church, Broadway, Sandown PO36 9ET from 11am - 1pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Second Monday of every month – HASAG Asbestos Disease Support Isle of Wight. Coffee Afternoon at the Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2GR from 12.30 – 2.30pm.
Second Monday of the month – Jenny Williams and the Isle of Wight Fibromyalgia Social Group meet from 10am – 2pm at Brading Youth & Community Centre, High St, Brading, PO36 0DH. Refreshments available. For more information call or email 0773428295 or jenny_williams@me.com
Every Tuesday - Coffee Morning at CHOYD, St James Street, YARMOUTH. From 10am – 1pm. Pop in for a chat. Enjoy a snack. Special guest visitors and stalls.
Every Tuesday (term time only) - Parent and Toddler club at Wootton Methodist Church, Station Road, Wootton Bridge, PO33 4RE. From 9.30am-11.30am. £2 per family (refreshments included). For more info contact Sue 07311372198.
Every Tuesday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at Ryde Library, 101 George Street, Ryde PO33 2JE from 10am – 12noon. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Third Tuesday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at Our Place, West Wight Sports Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater PO40 9XH from 10am - 12.15pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Every Wednesday - Social Bridge at West Wight Sports & Community Centre. From 2pm to 4pm. Turn up and play for £2. Participants are learners, intermediate and experienced who play noncompetitively.
Every Wednesday - the West Wight Bridge Club meet at at CHOYD, St James Street, Yarmouth for their regular weekly session at 2:00 pm
Every Wednesday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at the Community Café, Broadway Centre, Sandown PO36 9GG from 2pm - 4pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Every Wednesday – The Cuppa Club at Ryde Methodist Church Hall, Garfield Road, Ryde. Drop-in from 1pm – 3.30pm. A free event for all ages. Part of the Isle of Wight Warm Welcome Space. Refreshments, optional activities, newspapers or just chat over a cuppa.
First and third Wednesday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at the Pyle Street Pantry, Newport Congregational Church, Newport PO30 1UH from 10:45am - 12:30pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Every Thursday – Craft Crew Crochet, Chat and Knitting at Brading Youth & Community Centre, High St, Brading, PO36 0DH from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Contact Sue Graves 0771 8757629
Every Thursday - Friendly Cribbage group meet at The Isle of Wight Community Club, Park Road, Cowes – 6.30pm. Come along and enjoy an evening playing cards and make new friends in the process. If you don’t already play, just give Wendy a ring on 07584600053 and she will arrange some beginner’s lessons to get you started. Entry is just £1.00 first session is free.
Every Thursday - Table Tennis at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. From 6pm to 7:30pm. Beginners welcome. A fun, social place for non-competitive games. Free activity, with donations towards light refreshments. Please contact David 01983 760063 for further details.
Every Thursday - Short Mat Bowls from 1pm to approx. 4pm at Freshwater Memorial Hall. Beginners welcome- bowls available to borrow. For details contact: Stuart Sanford on 01983 754725. Tea/coffee and biscuits at half time. Open to everyone.
Second Thursday each month - enjoy a folk music night at the Porter Club, Lake PO36 9LE. The club is behind the gym on the Shanklin to Sandown road. Own car park. Performers & ‘just listeners’ welcome. Free entry, donations. Starts 7.30pm
Second Thursday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at The Apex Church, main Church building, St Faith's Road, Cowes PO31 7HH from 10:30am – 12noon. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Second Thursday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a My Memories and Info Point at Shalfleet Village Hall, Church Lane, Shalfleet PO30 4NF from 2pm - 4pm. Please drop in to take part in the activity / if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Third Thursday of the month - Whippingham WI Meet at Whippingham Community Centre, Alverstone Road, Whippingham at 1.30pm .Come along to enjoy a speaker, friendship and fun.
Third Thursday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a new community drop in session called ‘Gurnard Together’ at the Pheonix Café, Gurnard Pines, Cockleton Lane, Gurnard PO31 8QE from 12noon – 2pm. There will be a range of visiting organisations in attendance to provide information and guidance. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Every Friday - Al Anon Family Group (family and friends of alcoholics) meet at a warm, friendly location in High Street, Newport from 11.45- 1.15. If alcohol is in any way affecting your life this is the safe place to meet; your anonymity is protected at all times. Further details ring (01983) 638198.
Every Friday – Isle of Wight Age UK Dementia Care offer a drop-in session from 11am – 1pm @ Parklands Dementia Resource Centre, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ. Offering advice and support to you or someone you know who is experiencing memory problems.
Every Friday - Freshwater Market from 8.30am-12noon at the Memorial Hall. Homemade cakes, plants, books, jewellery, fresh eggs, original artwork, crafts, bric-a-brac, café, handcrafted liqueurs and much more.
Second Friday of the Month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a new community drop in session called ‘East Cowes Together’ at The East Side Curve (community library), York Avenue, East Cowes PO32 6RU from 10am – 12noon. There will be a range of visiting organisations in attendance to provide information and guidance. Free hot drinks are available. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Third Friday of the month - Wootton Afternoon Townswomen's Guild meet at the Methodist Church, Station Road, Wootton Bridge, from 2pm to 4pm. Free parking in Steam Railway car park opposite. We are a friendly group, and hold talks and go on outings etc.
Every Saturday and Sunday – Pawsome Bargains Charity Shop at Isle of Wight Cats Protection, Marlborough Road, Ryde. Open from 1 – 3pm. Great bargains with all money going towards to the cats.