Our Dates for your Diary section is the ideal place to find out about events happening across the Island in January
Thursday 8th January – Ladies Cricket from 5.30pm – 7pm at Rew Valley Sports Hall. Get active and improve fitness, learn new skills, new and experienced players welcome. No kit or equipment required. Free sessions. Contact 07368937817 for more information. This is the perfect opportunity to get out and do something for you!
Thursday 8th January - Folk Night at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE. Enjoy an evening of music from our enthusiastic performers. Bring a song or just listen. Free entry. Starts 7.30.
Monday 12th January – HASAG Asbestos Disease Support Isle of Wight. Coffee Afternoon at the Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2GR from 12.30 – 2.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Monday 12th January - play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE, 1.30 start. Beginners welcome. Bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Drinks, tea, coffee available.
Tuesday 13th until Saturday 17th and Tuesday 20th until Saturday 24th January - Shanklin Rotary Club Annual Charity Sale. Returning for 2026 to their new venue of Ability Dogs Training Centre & Wight Aviation Museum at Scotchell Brook Lane, Lake, PO36 0JP from 10am – 4pm daily (Sat 24th 10 – 1pm). Free entry with plenty of parking. Proceeds to local charitable causes – an amazing event perfect for grabbing a bargain!
Wednesday 14th January - "Having technical difficulties? Bring your phone, laptop, iPad or tablet along to our free Digi Drop-In event at St Helens Community Centre, from 10 am -12 noon. Our tech volunteers will be there to help. Refreshments provided. Donations welcome!
Wednesday 14th January – WINGO Bingo at Community Spirited Café, The Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes. Great for family fun. Any ages and dog's welcome £5 includes drink. Snacks and raffle extra. Doors open 6pm – eyes down 6.30pm
Saturday 17th January - Island Volunteer Fair at the Riverside Centre, Newport from 11am – 3pm. The Island’s biggest gathering of charities, community groups and public services offers residents a chance to explore a huge variety of volunteering opportunities all in one place. Entry is free, and there’s no commitment – just drop in, have a chat, and discover ways to get involved that suit your time and interests. More than 40 organisations have already signed up, with more expected to join.
Sunday 18th January - Quay Folk Club, Quay Arts Centre, Newport features a vibrant performance by The Crew and great guitar work and singing from the Davies brothers Jeff (visiting from Lancaster) and Phil, plus cameos by Soph and Sal and Dave Sheath. Doors open at 6.30 pm for the music to start at 7. Free entry - drop a donation into the fez.
Monday 19th January - play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE, 1.30 start. Beginners welcome. Bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Drinks, tea, coffee available.
Saturday 24th January - Winter Birdwatching Walk at Newtown National Nature Reserve, Town Lane, Newtown, PO30 4PA from 10am – 12pm. Join the National Trust and step into the calm beauty of Newtown with a guided walk through its saltmarshes, meadows, and winding creeks. This peaceful corner of the Isle of Wight is a haven for birds, offering a unique opportunity to spot and hear a variety of species throughout the seasons. With expert insights and birdwatching tips along the way, this experience is perfect for nature lovers, curious explorers, and anyone seeking a deeper connection with the island’s wild side. Please meet at the National Trust car park at Newtown. Free event - Booking is essential, please call 0344 249 1895.
Saturday 31st January - Havenstreet Saturday Market at The Community Centre, Main Road, Havenstreet. Variety of stalls including crafts, books, vegetables, meat, eggs and plants from 10am-12 pm Tea, coffee and cake available. In aid of St. Peter’s Church Havenstreet. For more information including stalls which are very reasonable prices please contact Tel: 07866 598843
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 – Free drop in and chat support sessions and activities for anyone of any age and in any circumstance. Our Place West Wight is at Christ Church, Alum Bany New Road, Totland, PO39 0ES from 2pm – 3.30pm. Meet other members of your community for hot drinks, cake and a chat.
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. 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. We also have a Take 1 Leave 1 rail with free winter clothing and a Little Free Library outside where you can help yourself to books and jigsaws or leave them for someone else to enjoy. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
First Monday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at Seely Hall in Brook from 10:30am – 12noon. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
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
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 Buzzy Bean Café, Old School Centre, Wootton from 11am – 3pm. There will be free coffee and cake as well as offering low-cost lunches, a warm space and companionship. There will also be activity afternoons with quizzes, board games and bingo
Every Tuesday – Coffee Morning at Yarmouth Community Hall, St James St, Yarmouth from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Tea, coffee, homemade cake, book stall. Everyone welcome
Every Tuesday - The West Wight Ukulele group practise at Yarmouth Community Hall from 11am to 12. noon. New comers & learners welcome.
Every Tuesday – A welcoming space for everyone in West Wight. Looking for a place to connect, relax and access support? Come along to a free community drop in session at West Wight Sports & Community Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater from 10.30am – 12.30pm. Chat and Support, fun activities, free bread and cakes and support from local groups.
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 / lweh.org.uk
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 10:30am - 12.30pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Third Tuesday of each month – Diabetes Group Isle of Wight Newport Drop in at St Thomas’ Church Hall, 69b High Street, PO30 1BA (opposite the Castle Inn) from 1 – 3pm. Call 07415 399102 for further information
Every Wednesday and Friday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a CAMEO Community Café and static Pantry at the Sandown Elim Pentecostal Church, 47 Fort Street, Sandown PO36 8BA from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Come Along And Meet Each Other over a cuppa and access free guidance and support. Pay £5 to use the Pantry and receive around £15 worth of food. Everyone is welcome. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
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 / 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 non-competitively.
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 / lweh.org.uk
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
Second 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 11am - 1pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
Third Wednesday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at the Veterans Outreach Support session, Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport PO30 2QR from 11am – 1pm. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
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 - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a C.A.M.E.O at the Caulkheads Pub, 42-44 Avenue Rd, Sandown PO36 8AY from 1pm -3pm. Come along to socialise and play board games. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
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.
First Thursday of every month – Applegate Breast Cancer Support Group meet at the Riverside Centre, The Quay, Newport, PO30 2QR from 10am -12pm. A different topic is introduced at each meeting to help patients understand and manage their cancer. Support from health professional, therapists and speakers. Let’s talk about Breast Cancer.
Second Thursday of the month (bi-monthly) - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at East Cowes Methodist Church, 98 Adelaide Grove, East Cowes PO32 6DD, from 10am-12noon. The next session will be on Thursday 8th January 2026 and then every other month going forward. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
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 - The Community Cuppa. Come along for companionship, games, coffee, tea and biscuits between 9.30am – 12pm at 11 St Thomas Square (the old NatWest), Ryde. Free event
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.
Fourth Friday of the month (bi-monthly) - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at Newport Minster, St Thomas' Square, Newport PO30 1SL, from 10:30am – 12noon. The next session will be on Friday 23rd January 2026 and then every other month going forward. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732 / lweh.org.uk
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.
Fourth 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