Our Dates for your Diary section is the ideal place to find out about events happening across the Island.
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
Monday 2nd February - 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.
Thursday 5th February – The Big Mountbatten Quiz is on the Road at Binstead Community Centre, Coniston Avenue, Ryde, PO33 3SB at 7.30pm until late. same fantastic quiz...sounds, pictures, puzzles, music, general knowledge something for all. 4 to a team - £3PP. To book your team text or phone carl on 07925033212 or email quizmaster@email.com
Friday 6th February – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery in the Heritage Resource Centre between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Things beginning with P”. 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 7th February – Garfield Market from 10am – 12 noon at Garfield Methodist Church, Garfield Road, Ryde. A great selection of stalls selling quality pre-loved books, homemade cakes, plants and crafts. Everyone welcome. Stay for a coffee and chat.
Saturday 7th February - Bembridge Beach Clean. Meet at Lane End Car Park (RNLI) or The Point at 10am. All equipment is provided.
Monday 9th February – 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.
Tuesday 10th February - The Downland Traditional Folk Club will be in the conservatory of The Horse & Groom, Ningwood at 7.30pm. Whether you would like to take part or would just like to sit and enjoy, we would be delighted to see you.
Tuesday 10th February – Yarmouth Carnival Committee Pancake Races in Yarmouth Town Square at 9.30am. Races for all ages, prizes to be won (including best apron). Fancy dress encouraged. Please bring pancake, pan and apron. This event is weather dependent.
Wednesday 11th February - "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 12th February - 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. Starts 7.00. On bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Bar.
Saturday 14th – Sunday 22nd February – I Love Wight Craft Term at the Garlic Farm from 9.30am – 4.30pm Make a fused glass suncatcher, a beach hut, seaglass picture art, dried flower hoop or learn to crochet plus many more crafts to enjoy. Full details on I Love Wight social media pages or email : eventsilovewight@outlook.com
Sunday 15th February - Quay Folk Club, Quay Arts Centre, Newport features a selection of popular Isle of Wight folk music acts. Doors open at 6.30 pm for the music to start at 7. Free entry, drop a donation into the fez.
Thursday 19th – Saturday 21st February – IW Story Festival at Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport from 10am – 5pm. The IW Story Festival is a special place for children and families to have fun together. Come along for a fun, magical event full of stories, laughter and creativity for all ages. You will be able to meet authors who have created vampires, wolves and gnorfs; hear writers tell of children, grannies, mice and more who use courage to save the day; find out about Astrosaurs, book witches and mayhem. Guide price for tickets is £4 to £7 with some free sessions. Book tickets online at www.iwstoryfestival.com/booking or call the box office on 01983 822490
Monday 23rd February - 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.
Thursday 26th February – (last Thursday of every month) Museum of Ryde Quiz Night at Yelf’s Hotel, Union Street, Ryde at 7.30pm. Make up your own team. £4 per head. Proceeds for the museum funds.
Saturday 28th February – Totland Craft Market at Totland Village Hall, The Broadway from 10am – 1pm. A great range of talented crafters will be there.
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 Bay 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 – 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 - 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.
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