June Events
Wednesday 3rd June - Isle of Wight Photographic Society Summer Photo Walk at The Water Mill, Calbourne. Meet in the café at 3pm, Mill closes at 5pm. For further details visit www.iowphotosoc.org.uk
Wednesday 3rd June – 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 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th June - Vectis Brass Band Bandstand Concert at Rylstone Bandstand, Popham Road, Shanklin, PO37 6RG from 8pm – 9pm. Enjoy a free outdoor bandstand concert by local musicians, Vectis Brass Band. The concerts will feature brass band classics, new arrangements, pop, jazz and solo performances. Free entry, chair hire £1 with refreshments available. Perfect for a sunny summers evening!
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June - Open Farm at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Lower Winstone Farm, St John's Road, Wroxall, PO38 3AA. 10am – 4.30pm – Free entry. Find out how the farm works for the benefit of the much loved animals. Farm machinery viewing, guided tours and live music in the courtyard. Free entry, free parking and free tractor trail for youngsters.
Friday 5th June – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery, Heritage Resource Centre, Newport Road, Cowes between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Plants and Gardens”. 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 6th June - Bembridge Beach Clean. Meet at Lane End Car Park (RNLI) or The Point at 10am. All equipment is provided.
Saturday 6th June and Saturday 20th June – Table Top Sale at Community Spirited Café, Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes. Sellers from 8.30am and buyers from 9am. Call 01983 296592 to book a table.
Sunday 7th June – Yarmouth Craft Market from 11am – 3pm at Community Hall of Yarmouth & District, St James Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0NU.
Sunday 7th June – The 2026 Cowes Picnic in the Park. A free community celebration with live music and family entertainment to enjoy within the grounds of Northwood House & Park. Charity and community stalls, fun dog show, event arena and more. Free entry – bring a picnic. Everyone welcome. Support and funding by Cowes Town Council. From 12pm – 6pm. For more information go to www.northwoodhouse.org
Sunday 7th June – Cowes Classics Day will once again be held on The Parade in Cowes. A display of more than 50 vintage cars and classic boats. The event is supported by Cowes Town Council and promises a range of entertainment and refreshment stalls throughout the day, catering for all ages.
Sunday 7th June – St Helens Village Fayre from 10am – 3pm on the Village Green. Craft stalls, BBQ, Games, Tea & cake, classic cars, live music and lots more. Fun for all the family.
Sunday 7th June – Bembridge Fort Family Open Day from11am – 4pm. Featuring military vehicles, live music, and family entertainment, music, food and hands-on-fun - all set inside one of the Isle of Wight’s most unique historic sites! Tickets £6 adults. Under 12s free. Tickets bookable in advance at www.ticketsource.com/bembridgefort
Monday 8th and 22nd June - Play Mah Jong at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE, 1.30pm start. Beginners welcome. Bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Drinks, tea, coffee available.
Wednesday 10th June - 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.
Thursday 11th June - 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. Starts 7pm. On bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Bar.
Saturday 13th and Saturday 27th June – 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 13th June – Goddards Motor Meets from 12-4pm at Goddards Brewery, Hale Common, Branstone, Sandown, PO36 0LT. Expect a relaxed gathering featuring a fantastic mix of vintage and classic car clubs, vintage tractors and a wide range of interesting vehicles from different eras. You may even spot motorbikes, customs and other unique vehicles joining us too. We never know until the day who might join us! Free event.
Thursday 18th June – 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 25th June – 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
Saturday 27th June – Totland Craft Market at Totland Village Hall, The Broadway from 10am – 1pm. A great range of talented crafters will be there.
Saturday 20th June - Summer Fayre 11am until 2pm at St Mary's church, Cowes, PO31 8HA. Free entry, lots of stalls including home-made produce, plants, craft, bottle raffle, handmade cards, books and lots more! Refreshments available.
Saturday 27th June – Newchurch Male Voice Choir concert in the grounds of Quarr Abbey, Ryde at 2.30pm.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June – Ventnor Day 2026. Visit the shops and esplanade on Saturday and on Sunday enjoy music stalls and entertainment at Ventnor Park.
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
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
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. There is free parking right outside. Please call if you would like more details. 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
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
Every Tuesday and Thursday - The Buzzy Bean Café, Old School Centre, Wootton from 11am – 3pm. Warm Space and companionship and low cost lunch menu. There will also be activity afternoons with quizzes, board games and bingo
Every Tuesday – Sarah’s Crafty Café at The Old School Centre, New Road, Wootton from 10am – 12pm. £3 per class with all material included. Contact sarahmadethis17@aol.com for more 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 / lweh.org.uk
Every Tuesday – Knit and Knatter at The Office from 4pm – 6pm. Come along and meet new people and enjoy a relaxed time at Department, 29-30 Cross street, Ryde, PO33 2AA. Bring along whatever you’re working on - no set projects and no experience needed. Just knitting and chatting. Free to attend
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 / 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.
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
First Wednesday of the month - Fibromyalgia Friendship Table at Freshwater Coffee House, School Green Road. Drop in between 2pm & 3:30pm. Social get together over a cuppa and chat for people with the same health condition. Pay for your own refreshments in the café.
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 each month - Creekside WI meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Station Road, Wootton at 7.15pm. Come and have some fun. Visitors are always very welcome.
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 – Board games at The Office from 3.30 – 5.30pm. Game play is an open session. Drop-in, pick a game, join a table or even bring your own. No sign-up and no pressure. At Department, 29-30 Cross street, Ryde, PO33 2AA. Free to attend.
Every Thursday – Move & Stretch with Suki at The Old School Centre, New Road, Wootton from 11am – 12pm. An invigorating class to loosen joints. Can be either standing or seated – free/donations welcome.
Every Thursday – Sarah’s Crochet A-Long class at The Old School Centre, New Road, Wootton from 10.30am – 11.30am. £2 per class. Come along and learn to crochet. Contact sarahmadethis17@aol.com for more information
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.
Every second and third Thursday – Knit & Knatter with Kate at The Old School Centre, New Road, Wootton from 1 – 3pm. Bring your own projects or knit items to support communities in Ukraine. Free event and the Buzzy Bean Café will be open for refreshments.
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!
Second Thursday of the month – Vectis Quilters meet at the Parish Church Centre, Town Lane, Newport at 7.30pm. Come along and meet us. For more info contact cottierjenny@gmail.com (chairperson) or Tel 01983 282761
Every Friday – Check Mate at The Office, Department, 29-30 Cross street, Ryde, PO33 2AA. Join this laid back chess session for thinkers, schemers, beginners and anyone who just enjoys moving little wooden pieces. No clocks, pressure or gatekeeping. From 4pm – 6pm. Free to attend.
Every Friday of the month - 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 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 22nd May 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
Last Friday of the month – Quiz Night at Newbridge Community Centre, Main Road, Newbridge, PO41 0TR at 7pm for 7.30pm start. £2 members or £3 non-members. Bar will be open and a raffle. Everyone welcome. Organised by Newbridge Community Association.
First Saturday of the month – Newbridge Community Association Coffee Morning from 10am – 12pm at Newbridge Community Centre, Main Road, Newbridge, PO41 0TR. Plants, books, jigsaws and cake.
Every Saturday morning - Learn to Bowl at Newport Bowling Club, Seaclose Recreation Ground, PO30 2QS.Every Saturday morning from 10am - 12noon. Bowls supplied, just wear flat shoes.
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
Every Sunday – Ryde Indoor Market at Royal Victoria Arcade, Union Street, Ryde from 10am - 3pm