Details of events happening across the island in July. Also includes regular monthly and weekly events and a full list of carnival dates and times.
Thursday 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th July – Brading Fair from 10am – 12noon at Brading Youth and community Centre, Brading. Email bradingfayres@gmail.com for more information.
Thursday 4th July - The Music Playhouse at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. 2pm to 3:30pm. Live vocals and musicians. Lyric sheets provided for Easy Listening tunes. Tea/coffee & biscuits interlude. Event donations towards Freshwater Methodist.
Friday 5th July – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Summer Raffle and 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 6th July – Wootton Bridge Party in the Park. Come along and join in the fun from 12pm for delicious food, entertainment, dog agility, falconry demonstrations, laser tag, tai chi, live music and lots of stalls. Lots to see and do for everyone.
Saturday 6th July – Isle of Wight Mardi Gras will take place in Ryde from 3pm with over 25 school and community groups representing ‘The Story of Carnival’ from its roots in ancient traditions such as Ancient Egypt as well as looking at global carnival traditions today and imagining what the carnivals of the future might look like! The Isle of Wight Mardi Gras procession takes inspiration from New Orleans Mardi Gras as well as Latin and Caribbean carnivals. With samba bands and other arts organisations along with some visiting carnival groups, it’s a fantastic spectacle of colour and sound!
Sunday 7th July – 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
Tuesday 9th July – Makers Market at The Green Barn, Main Road, Bouldnor, PO41 0XN from 10am – 3pm. Free parking and refreshments available.
Sunday 11th July – Yarmouth Craft Market from 11am – 4pm at CHOYD, St James Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0NU. Handmade crafts and produce. Cakes, art lace, cards, jewellery, decorative items and much more.
Thursday 11th July – Bembridge Craft Market at Bembridge Village Hall from 10am – 4pm. Our regular talented crafters will be joined throughout the year by a few new Island makers so be sure to pop in when you can to see what's on offer.
Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July – The Wight Strollers Musical presents Sweet Charity at Medina Theatre with proceeds in aid of Island Charities. Book tickets at www.medinatheatre.co.uk or call 01983 823884.
Saturday 13th July - Vernon Square Gardens Annual Summer Garden Party from 2pm - 6pm in Vernon Square Gardens off Melville Street, Ryde. We will have live music from talented local musicians, wine, Prosecco, Pimm's and homemade cakes, strawberries and cream. Also a prize raffle. Entry £2, All funds to support the maintenance of Vernon Square Gardens.
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July – Royal Isle of Wight Country Show at IOW County Showground, Cowes Road, Northwood, PO30 5TP. Day and weekend tickets available. Family entertainment, including main ring entertainment, village green, food pavilion, arts and crafts, garden and outdoor living area, livestock, dog show, sheep show, equine event and lots more.
Wednesday 17th July - Blokes, Bacon Butties & Banter at Freshwater Methodist, Brookside Road. From 10:30am to 12pm. Local men from all walks of life having their own monthly chit chat. Turn up and join in. Free event, donations welcome.
Friday 19th – Sunday 21st July – Isle of Wight Pride will take place in Ryde. Visit www.iwpride.org for more information.
Saturday 20th July – the East Cowes Methodist Church Ladies invite you to join them for their Cream tea Afternoon and raffle. Raising funds for Daisy Chain IW.
Saturday 20th July – Gatten & Lake Summer Fair from 11am – 3pm at Gatten & Lake Primary School. Lots of stalls and fun for all the family.
Saturday 20th July – Newport Main Carnival – Assembling in Church Litten, Newport. Moving off at 7pm.
Sunday 21st July - West Wight Community Litter Pickers meet at 10.30am at Colwell Bay slipway by the Captain’s Cabin. Tea/coffee and biscuits supplied.
Sunday 21st July – Rubber Duck Race at Brook Village Green from 2 – 4pm. Refreshments and delicious homemade cakes, children’s games, decorate a duck, sponsor a duck and enjoy the duck races in the stream. Free parking.
Wednesday 24th - Friday 26th July. 3pm at the Pier Street Playhouse Ventnor as part of the Ventnor Fringe festival "Mellow Drama" presents 90 minutes of Comedy and Tragedy. Tickets £5 available from the box office on 01983 716767.
Friday 26th July – Bembridge Craft Market at Bembridge Village Hall from 10am – 4pm. Our regular talented crafters will be joined throughout the year by a few new Island makers so be sure to pop in when you can to see what's on offer.
Saturday 27th July - Havenstreet Market at The Community Centre, Main Road, Havenstreet. Variety of stalls including crafts, books, vegetables, eggs and plants. Tea, coffee and cake available. 10am-12 pm. All Welcome. In aid of St. Peter’s Church Havenstreet. For more information including stall prices please contact Tel: 07866 598843.
Saturday 27th July – Sandown Children’s Carnival – Assembling Sandown Pier. Moving off at 11am.
Saturday 27th July – Sandown Main Carnival – Assembling Culver Parade. Moving off at 7pm.
Saturday 27th – Friday 2nd August – Cowes Week. To add to the on-the-water action, the lively apres-sail atmosphere at Cowes Week means there are plenty of social and exciting onshore activities for sailors and the thousands of spectators who visit Cowes each year. With the pop-up venues, bars, retailers at Cowes Yacht Haven, the bars and entertainment at Shepards Marina, Northwood Park Lawn Lounge and the busy Cowes Parade with its Crew Bar and live entertainment, there really is something for everyone.
Sunday 28th July – Dash and Splash at 10.30 am. This fun run starts at Shanklin Rowing Club, and dashes along the beach, under Sandown pier, to finish at Yaverland opposite the Yaverland Sailing Club. There are 43 groynes in total to negotiate along the 5-kilometre run, most of which are a straight run through large gaps. The remaining 14 will be splashed around, which at low tide will be mostly ankle deep. Two groynes could be waist deep, these will have marshals in the water. Find out more at www.dashandsplash.org.uk
Regular events
Every Monday - come and join the Monday Group from 2-4pm at Falcon Cross Hall, Shanklin. For silly and sensible board games, colouring (materials provided to give it a try it!), dominos, cards, jigsaws or bring your own craft project or just come along for company and a chat. £2.00 a session including refreshments. For more details call Shanklin Library 717184.
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
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 every month – Cowes WI meet at Cowes Football Club, Reynolds Close at 7.30pm. Please bring own cup for hot drink.
Every Tuesday – Walk and Talk Sandown. Come rain or shine, join in for a gentle walk and talk along the seafront and back again. Meet outside Sandown Pier at 10.30am. Brought to you by Living Well and Early Help Service. Call 01983 240732 for more information.
Every Tuesday and Friday morning - Table Tennis at Shanklin VYCC, Victoria Avenue. 10.30am – 12.3o All levels welcome to this fun, light hearted group where people can make friends and have fun as well as enjoy table tennis. £3 per session including refreshments. Call 07792 174941 or come along on the day.
Every Tuesday evening – Table Tennis at Shanklin VYCC, Victoria Avenue. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. All levels welcome to this fun, light hearted group where people can make friends and have fun as well as enjoy table tennis. £3 per session including refreshments. Call 07792 174941 or come along on the day.
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 of each month except the first – Warm and Well Community Group meet at St Helens Community Centre, Guildford Road, St Helens, from 11.30am – 2pm for complimentary soup and roll, refreshments, activities and friendship. Brought to you by Living Well and Early Help Service
Every Wednesday – Lake Art Group meet from 10am – 12 noon at the Lions Community Centre, in Lake Car Park. Either pop in or ring June on 718398 or Chris on 401530
Second Wednesday of every month - Creekside WI meet at the Methodist Church Hall in Wootton at 7.15pm. Come and have some fun and make new friends. Visitors are very welcome.
Third Wednesday of every month - Binstead WI meet at Binstead Methodist Church in Church Road 10.00am to 12 noon, always with coffee and cakes. New members very welcome. We have a varied programme of speakers and there is also a Craft Group, Book Club, Walking Group and outside activities. If you would like to know more, please ring our Secretary Chris on 07467534124.
First Thursday of the month – Coffee, Craft and Cake from 10am – 12pm at Northwood Scout Hut, Wyatts Lane, Northwood. Bring your own projects to finish, share hints, tips and ideas and craft magazine swap available tool. Free entry and refreshments. A great way to make new friends. In association with Northwood Church.
First Thursday of every month –Epilepsy Café at Sounds & Grounds, Birmingham Road, Cowes for 16 – 24’s from 4 – 5.30pm. It's an opportunity for teenagers with epilepsy to meet those in the same boat, to chat and listen to music in a safe and supportive space.
Every Thursday - Lake Health & Wellbeing Walking Group Meet at Lake Green Common bench every Thursday morning, rain or shine at 10.15 for 10.30 start. The walk takes around 2 hours and averages 3-4 miles. Further details call Steve - 645604
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 for light refreshments. Please contact David 01983 760063 for further details.
Every Thursday during July and August – Vectis Brass Band Outdoor Concert at Rylstone Garden, Shanklin at 8pm. Free entry. £1 chair hire, refreshments available.
Third Thursday of the month – The Bay WI meet at The Lions Day & Community Centre, St Urians, New Road, Sandown, PO36 9LA at 2pm. Join them for fun and friendship. Contact Lynn on 01983 406366 or email thebaywi.secretary@gmail.com
First and Third Friday of each month – Wootton Bridge Community Drop-in Clinic from 10am – 1pm at the Parish Council office, Brannon Way, Wootton Bridge. Find out about attendance allowance, cost of living support, local activities and much more. Brought to you by Living Well & Early Help Service.
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.
Every Friday – Newport Country Market at Holyrood Hall, 70 High Street, Newport, (opposite Castle inn) from 8.30 – 12. A great selection of hand-crafted goods, home grown plants, cakes, bakes, and jams. Local honey and eggs.
Every 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. Please come along and meet us.
Third Friday of every month – Come and Meet Each Other (C.A.M.E.O) at Sandown Library from 10am to 12 noon. A friendly space for you to try new things such as bingo, colouring, quizzes, and games. Tea, Coffee and a chat. Everyone is welcome. Brought to you by Loving Well and Early Help Service.
Last Friday of every month – Tea and Chat for the over 60s at Sandown Library from 11am – 12.15. Enjoy tea/coffee and chat with new and old friends.