Events taking place in April including a full list of regular weekly, monthly and bi monthly local community meet ups and clubs.
Friday 4th April – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Spring Tombola”. 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 5th April – Military & Collectibles Fayre at Lions Community Centre, St Urians, New Rd, Sandown PO36 9LA from 10am – 3.30pm. Free entry and free parking for one hour. Hot/cold food and drink served all day.
Saturday 5th April – Pre-loved Clothing Sale at Isle of Wight Foodbank, Love lane, Cowes at 10am. A wide selection of good quality pre-loved clothing at reasonable prices. Tea, cake and tombola.
Sunday 6th April – Antiques and Collectables Fair from 10am – 3pm at Royal Victoria Arcade, Union Street, Ryde. Books, jewellery, vintage items, furniture, silver and much more. Free admission.
Sunday 6th April – Yarmouth Craft Market at Community Hall of Yarmouth & District, St James Street, Yarmouth from 11am – 3pm.
Monday 7th and 21st April - Play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE - 1.30pm start. Beginners welcome.
Wednesday 9th and Wednesday 23rd April - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a Walk and Talk along Cowes seafront. Meet at the undercover seating by the RNLI Cowes Lifeboat Station, The Parade, Cowes at 11am. The walk will be approximately 2 hours long which allows for a tea break and some beachcombing. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Free to attend.
Thursday 10th April - Enjoy an evening of folk music at the Porter Club, Lake PO36 9LE from 7.30pm. Own car park and on a bus route. Relaxed and friendly, performers & ‘just listeners’ welcome. Free entry, donations.
Saturday 12th April - St. Mary's Church, Church Road, Cowes is holding a Spring Fayre in the Church Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stalls include plants, raffle, books, cards, pens, tombola and bric a brac. Refreshments - teas and coffees £1; cakes (including hot cross buns) £2. Sandwiches. Free entry. Card payments accepted. Church open to look around.
Saturday 12th April – Wedding Fair at Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, PO30 3BE from 12noon – 4pm. Free entry. Explore our stunning venue, meet local suppliers, and start planning your perfect day. Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco and delicious nibbles while you take in all the inspiration.
Saturday 12th April – Spring Fayre at East Cowes Methodist Church, Adelaide Grove, East Cowes PO32 6DD from 10.30am. Various stalls and raffle. Hosted by East Cowes Methodist Ladies Group. Soup and a pudding lunch will be served at 12 noon. Suggested charge £5 per head.
Saturday 12th April – East cowes Community Market at the Town Hall, East Cowes from 10am – 2pm. A great selection of stalls from local makers including refreshments.
Saturday 12th April – Montage Market at The Depozitory, 23 Nelson Street, Ryde, PO33 2EZ. Explore a variety of unique stalls offering one-of-a-kind items from 11am – 4pm. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee.
Monday 14th April – East Cowes Carnival community Meeting at Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes at 6pm. Come and hear our progress. We welcome any one who would like to volunteer to help make our carnival day in August an amazing day for East Cowes. Would be great to find any ex queens or carnival committee.
Thursday 17th April – 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.
Thursday 17th April – Mountbatten Quiz Night at John Cheverton, Halberry Lane, Newport. Starts at 7pm prompt. No subjects barred, so we'll have pictures, sounds, puzzles, and all the usual. The objective of the night is FUN, FUN, FUN, and to make a bit of money for the hospice. The cafe will be open for the all important, CAKE! Parking is free! £3 per person, 4 to a team. To book a table email Carl at quizmaster@email.com
Sunday 19th April – Easter Duck Race on the River Yar, Yarmouth at 5.30pm in association with Yarmouth Carnival.
Saturday 19th April - Easter Fireworks Eggstravanganza - Join the community at Sandown to celebrate Easter with a spectacular fireworks display, launched from the end of Sandown Pier! For the best viewing spots, find a space along Sandown Esplanade. Firework display will start at 8.30pm. FREE ENTRY! Donations are gratefully appreciated. The Esplanade and Pier Street will be closed before, during and after the display for crowd safety. The road will reopen as soon as possible but only once crowds have dispersed safely. Please note: Vehicles parked within the road closure will have to wait for crowds to disperse before being allowed to leave.
Saturday 19th April – Royalty Selection Disco at the East Cowes Liberal Club from 2pm – 5pm. Free event and open to ages 9 – 17 years but must live in the PO32 area.
Sunday April 20th - Quay Folk Club at Quay Arts Centre, Newport, showcases the very best of the island's folk music acts. Doors open at 6.30 pm for the music to start at 7. Free entry - drop a donation into the fez.
Sunday 27th April – Table Top Sale at Whippingham Community Centre, Alverstone Road, East Cowes. From 10am – 3pm. Vintage, Militaria, Gifts, Crafts, Haberdashery, Retro and more….Light refreshments, tea, coffee, sausage rolls and cakes.
Sunday 27th April – Free Family Carnival Workshops at the East Cowes Scout Hut from 10am – 12pm
Sunday 27th April - Community Beach Clean at East Cowes Esplanade. Organised by FAECES (Fight Against Environmental Contamination of Estuaries & Seafronts) and Surfers Against Sewage. Please meet in the Esplanade Car Park at 3.00pm. Supervised dogs and children very welcome.
Monday 28th April – Spring concert by the Cowes Concert Band at East Cowes Methodist Church, Adelaide Grove, East Cowes PO32 6DD at 7.45pm. There will be a raffle and collection for the Mountbatten Hospice and the Band funds. Organised by East Cowes Methodist Ladies Group.
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 – Our Place Drop in Centre/ Warm Space at Christ Church, Alum Bay, New Road, Totland, PO39 0ES from 2pm – 3.30pm. Info, support, drinks, chat, help, quizzes and more. For more info call 01983 240 722
Every Monday – Oasis Drop in Centre/Warm Space at Freshwater Methodist Church, Brookside Rd, Freshwater PO40 9AN from 10am – 12 noon. Drop in for tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat.
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 – Pop-Up Pantry by organised by Aspire from 10.30am – 12noon at Shanklin United Reformed Church, in the High Street, PO37 6LA
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.
Fourth Monday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a free community drop in session called ‘Wootton Together’ at the Wootton Bridge Community Centre, Brannon Way, Wootton Bridge PO33 4NW from 1pm - 3pm. 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
Every Tuesday - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point Ryde Library, 101 George Street, Ryde PO33 2JE on Tuesday's from 10am – 12noon. Please drop in if you need any information, guidance or support. 01983 240 732
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 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.
Second Tuesday of each month ( except August) - Bembridge Belles WI meet from 2pm-4pm at Bembridge Village Hall, High Street, Bembridge PO35 55N. Talks by varies Speakers or an activity & Refreshments available. For more information contact by email:- secretary.bbwi@gmail.com
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
Fourth Tuesday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a Craft Group at St Peters Church, Main Road, Shorwell PO30 3JL from 2pm – 4pm. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
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 Well – drop in warm space from 11am – 1pm at Shanklin United Reformed Church, in the High Street, PO37 6LA
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
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.
Every Wednesday - Lake Art Group meet at the Lions Centre Lake from 9.30am until 12. New members always welcome to join our friendly group. Either come along, or phone June 07890948450 or Chris 401530
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 And Meet Each Other over a cuppa and access free advice, 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
Second Wednesday of every month - Creekside WI meet at the Methodist Church hall in Wootton at 7.15pm. Come and have some fun. Visitors are always very welcome.
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
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 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
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.
Last Thursday of the month - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a Craft Group at Brighstone Social Club, Main Road, Brighstone PO30 4AJ from 10am to 12noon. £2 to take part. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
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 free 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
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.
First Saturday of the Month - Headway Isle of Wight support Group at the Riverside Centre, Newport from 10am – 12pm. All Brain injury survivors, carers and family are welcome.
Second Saturday of the month – Community Coffee morning at Ryde United Reform Church, Haylands from 10am – 12 noon.
Third Sunday of the month – Café Style worship at Ryde United Reform Church in Haylands. This more informal setting allows people to explore issues of faith in a relaxed environment and enjoy some breakfast together. All are most welcome to drop in and join us at 10.30am.