Upcoming Events
Wednesday 29th July – Saturday 29th August - Bembridge Fort Guided Tour & Explore Experience. Step inside one of the Isle of Wight's hidden historic landmarks and discover the fascinating stories of Bembridge Fort on this immersive guided walking tour. The tour also includes access to areas rarely open to the public, including the dramatic dry ditch and the recently uncovered remains of historic Nissen hut foundations, offering a unique insight into the site's evolution as a self-contained military community. From 11am – 1pm daily. Tickets are £22.50 plus booking fee, with advance booking essential. www.bembridgefort.org/event/tour-explore
Thursday 30th July – Tuesday 4th August – I love Wight Summer Artisan Exhibition from 10am – 4.30pm daily at Quarr Abbey, Ryde.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August – Chale Show at Recreation Ground, Chale. A fantastic mix of entertainment and attractions ensuring something for everyone to enjoy. From motorbike stunt shows and dog agility relay displays to live bands. This year there are over 1500 entries showcasing an astounding array of produce, craft, floral and culinary talent. Enjoy the craft and antique marquees, farmers market, stalls, fairground vintage and steam vehicles and much more. For more information and ticket details go to www.thechaleshow.co.uk
Saturday 1st – Friday 7th August – Cowes Week. Celebrating 200 years with events happening on the water and onshore! There are plenty of social and exciting onshore activities for sailors and the thousands of spectators. A fantastic range of pubs, cafés, restaurants and yachts clubs combined with the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shephards Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone.
Saturday 1st - Friday 7th August - St. Mary's Church Cowes will be open to help celebrate 200 years of Cowes Week to include - light lunches and cream teas, Midday melodies on Thursday at 12.30pm and a very special display by UKSA.
Saturday 1st – Saturday 29th August - Sailing Through Royal History, a brand-new exhibition from The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust at Commodores House, 74 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AJ. Featuring archive photography, film and immersive displays, the centrepiece of the exhibition is Coweslip, the Flying Fifteen presented to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as a wedding gift from the people of Cowes following their marriage in 1947. For more information and tickets, visit www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/cowes. Tickets will also be available on the door.
Sunday 2nd August – Yarmouth Craft Market from 11am – 3pm at Community Hall of Yarmouth & District, St James Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0NU.
Sunday 2nd August – Live Irish Music at Quay Arts Café, Newport from 2pm – 4pm. Come along and bring your own instrument, have a play or just sit and listen. Free entry
Monday 3rd , 17th and 31st August - Play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE. 1.30pm start. Beginners welcome. Own car park. Drinks, tea, coffee available.
Friday 7th August – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery, Heritage Resource Centre, Newport Road, Cowes between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Poundwood & Lucky Dip”. Hot and cold drinks and biscuits are available free of charge. Everyone welcome – just come through the cemetery gates and you will be given a warm welcome. Hosted by Friends of Northwood Cemetery.
Saturday 8th August - Bembridge Beach Clean. Meet at Lane End Car Park (RNLI) or The Point at 10am. All equipment is provided.
Saturday 8th and Saturday 22nd August – Newport Craft Market at 64, High Street, Newport from 10am – 4pm. Lots of local stalls with a wide selection for everyone. Raising vital funds for the Daisy Ring Bus
Saturday 8th August – Freshwater Horticultural Society Summer Show at Jubilee Field, next to West Wight Leisure Centre, Freshwater from 12 – 4pm. Plenty to enjoy for all the family – Vintage Fair, tea tent, beer tent, live music, food outlet, dog show, stalls and a great selection of exhibitors. www.freshwaterhs.co.uk/shows
Wednesday 12th – Saturday 15th August – Ventnor Pirate Festival at Ventnor Beach, PO38 1EJ from 10am – 3pm. Four days of live music, seafaring fun, and community spirit in collaboration with Ventnor Carnival.
Thursday 13th August - Folk Night at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE. Enjoy an evening of acoustic music from our enthusiastic performers. Bring a song or just listen. Free entry - donation for room hire. Starts 7pm. Car park and bar.
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th August – Garlic Festival at Fighting Cocks Crossroads, Bathingbourne Lane, Sandown, PO36 0LU. You’ll find all things garlic here: ice-cream, popcorn, fudge, biscuits, sweetcorn, mushrooms and more. Family friendly activities and fun. There will be live entertainment from a variety of musical acts, arena fun with ‘The Garlic Games’, falconry displays and children’s entertainment; and fun-fair with rides suitable for all family members. A heady mix of country fair, pop festival and a vampire’s worst nightmare, this festival offers everything for the family! For more information go to www.garlicfestival.co.uk
Saturday 15th August – Duruflé’s Requiem and works by Arvo Pärt, by Ave Vita and Salutaris Choirs. Pianist James Longford and cellist Zöe Meads perform Spiegel im Spiegel at Christ Church, Totland Bay, PO39 0ES. 7pm. Adult £15, discount for concessions, students & under 18s free. www.ticketsource.com/avevitachoir. Cash only on door.
Thursday 20th August – Bembridge Craft Market at Bembridge Village Hall from 10am – 4pm. A host of Island makers with unique handcrafted items. Be sure to pop in to see what's on offer.
Saturday 22nd August – Community Spirited Family Fun Day at Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes from 12pm – 4pm. There'll be something for everyone, including: Children's games with prizes that can be used at the carnival, fun craft table, live music from East Cowes Sea Shanties, community talent show, ‘Tricks n Tips’ session with John Cattle's Skate Club from 2-4pm,teddy Tombola, raffle and prizes.
Saturday 22nd August – Charity Summer Fair in aid of The Wight Brainy Bunch at Arreton Barns from 10am – 4pm. Free entry and parking. Market stall, live music, entertainment arena, inflatables, kids entertainment and much more.
Wednesday 26th August – Wingo Bingo at Community Spirited, Vectis Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HN. Eyes down 6.30 - 8.30pm. All ages and dogs welcome. £5 includes a drink. Snacks & raffle extra.
Thursday 27th August – Parklands Dementia Information Drop-in Sessions. Are you supporting someone who has dementia? Are you worried about your memory or know someone who is? Do you know where to get dementia information or access help and support? Come along to our drop-in session from 7pm - 9pm at Parklands Dementia Resource Centre, Park Road, Cowes, PO31 7LZ. Tel 01983 220200
Friday 28th – Monday 31st August – Isle of Wight Scooter Rally. The world-famous Isle of Wight Scooter Rally hosts up to 5,000 riders of classic scooters, heading mostly to the coastal towns of Ryde and Sandown. With an Island-wide ‘ride out’ on the Sunday.
Saturday 29th August – Totland Craft Market at Totland Village Hall, The Broadway from 10am – 1pm. A great range of talented crafters will be there.
Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August - Ticket to Ryde is a free community event taking place from 10am at Eastern Gardens, Esplanade, Ryde, PO33 2EL. Part of the International Scooter Rally it blends local talent and well-established bands and soloists on stage. Visitors can enjoy hot food, fantastic real ales and plenty of gifts, memorabilia and music stalls to check out. With a great range of kids’ activities to keep every family happy.
Sunday 30th August – Newchurch Male Voice Choir at 2.30pm at the IOW Bus and Coach Museum, Park Rd, Ryde, PO33 2BE at 2.30pm. Free entry - Retiring Collection.
Regular events
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
Every Monday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a C.A.M.E.O. Together session at Church Close Community Centre, Church Close, Wootton PO33 4QD from 2pm – 4pm. (excl. Bank Holidays). These sessions are free to attend, and you can meet your neighbours over a cuppa, play a board game and get face to face support from a range of guest organisations. There is free parking right outside. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
First Monday of each month (unless Bank Holiday then meet the following Monday) – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Sandown Drop in at The Broadway Centre, Broadway, PO36 9GG from 1 – 3pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Third Monday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Bembridge & St Helens Drop in at The Cloisters, 36 High Street, Bembridge, PO35 5SE from 1 – 3pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Every Tuesday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a Walk & Talk group every at Sandown Pier. Meet at 10:15am for a 10:30am start for a gentle, flat stroll with a stop halfway for refreshments. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
First Tuesday of every month - East Cowes WI is a friendly bunch of ladies that meet at The Curve Library in East Cowes. Our meeting time is 7:30pm. We have monthly meetings with interesting talks/activities and lots of various social meet ups too. For further information please pop along to one of our meetings or contact 07724822930 or 07886023349.
First Tuesday of every month - Coffee morning at St Mary's Church, Cowes, PO31 8HA - 10.30am-12noon. £3 for tea, coffee and cake plus a raffle. All welcome
Third Tuesday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Newport Drop in at St Thomas’ Church Hall, 69b High Street, Newport, PO30 1BA (opposite the Castle Inn) from 1 – 3pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
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 10:30am - 12.30pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732
Every Wednesday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a Community Cafe at The Broadway Centre, Broadway, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9GG from 2pm-4pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732
First and Third Wednesday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will hold an Info Point & Coffee, Bowls & Banter group at Shanklin United Reformed Church, High Street, Shanklin PO37 6LA from 11am - 1pm. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
Second Wednesday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight West Wight Drop in at Freshwater Methodist Church, 2 Brookside, PO40 9AN from 2 – 4pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Third Wednesday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight St Helens Drop in at The Pavilion, Upper Green Road, St Helens, PO33 1UJ from 1pm – 3pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Fourth Wednesday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Gurnard Drop in at All Saints Church Hall, Tuttons Hill, Gurnard, PO31 8JA from 10am – 12pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Every Thursday - Taster Sessions at Shanklin Bowls Club, 24 Brook Road, Shanklin at 5pm. Run by qualified coaches - Jon Marsh and Pete Watt. All ages welcome. Just wear flat soled shoes. Refreshments available.
Second Thursday of the Month – Diabetes Support Group meet at Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes from 1.30 – 3.30pm. Come along for a chat and cuppa!
Every Friday - Whips Acoustic Music Shed (WAMS) meet at the Whippingham Village Hall PO32 6NR from 2-4pm. A group of men and women who meet for musical fun of all abilities or just come and sing. Each session £3 to cover cost of facilities, which includes refreshments and treats. For more information pop in any Friday session or contact Dave C 01983 280438 or calli4444@gmail.com
Every Friday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a new session called Friday Food Talk alongside the existing C.A.M.E.O coffee morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm at New Hope International Church (formerly Sandown ELIM) 47 Fort Street, Sandown PO36 8BA. Subjects covered will include healthy eating, shopping smarter, meal planning, batch cooking, worldwide cuisines and recipe swaps plus free refreshments and a light lunch are on offer. Please drop in to find out more. 01983 240 732
Second Saturday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Ryde Drop in at Ryde Methodist Church Hall, Garfield Road, PO33 2TP from 10am – 12pm. Call 07415 399 102 for further information.
Third Saturday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Wootton Drop in at Church Close Community Centre, Church Close, Wootton, PO33 4QD from 10am – 12pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Last Saturday of every month - Coffee morning at Wellow Literary Institute (community hall) Wellow, PO41 OTA from 10.30 until 12 noon.