Upcoming Events
Saturday 3rd October - Bembridge Beach Clean. Meet at Lane End Car Park (RNLI) or The Point at 10am. All equipment is provided.
Saturday 3rd, Saturday 17th and Saturday 31st October – Newport Craft Market at 64, High Street, Newport from 10am – 4pm. Lots of local stalls with a wide selection for everyone.
Sunday 4th October – Yarmouth Craft Market at Community Hall of Yarmouth & District (CHOYD), St James Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0NU from 11am – 3pm. Free entry with lots of quality, beautiful handmade items by local artisans, friendly welcome, delicious cakes and refreshments, and dogs welcome too!
Monday 5th, 12th and 26th October - 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.
Tuesday 6th October - Freshwater Horticultural Society present An Evening with Penny Smith who will be talking about Julia Margaret Cameron – Photographer. Doors open at 7pm. Talk starts at 7.30pm at Methodist Church, Brookside Road, Freshwater. Refreshments and a Raffle. £3 entry or £2 if you are a Member.
Thursday 8th October - 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 for room hire. Starts 7pm. On bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Bar.
Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th October – Isle of Wight Literary Festival at Northwood House, Cowes and additional venues includings St Mary’s Church, The Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes Enterprise College and The Island Sailing Club. The 2026 speaker programme will explore a wide array of themes, including history, politics, personal narratives, crime, and more. Returning by popular demand, the Litfeast. This year’s event will once again feature cookery demonstrations by both local chefs and acclaimed culinary figures, including renowned chefs and food writers, alongside a curated wine tasting experience. For more information including details of all venues, speakers and ticket info go to www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com
Friday 9th October – Mountbatten Big Yellow Coffee Morning at Yarmouth Sailing Club (on the bridge) from 10.30am – 1pm. Organised by Yarmouth WI. All money raised will go directly to Mountbatten. Coffee or tea and cake £5. Cash only.
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October – WightRider. Experience the charm of a classic bus journey with a variety of vintage buses for you to enjoy. This event is perfect for all ages, from families looking for a fun day out to transport enthusiasts eager for a nostalgic experience. Hop on - it's free! A detailed bus programme for the weekend is available for purchase. While it's not required to ride the buses, all proceeds from the programme sales help support the maintance of the buses and ongoing development of the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum. For more info go to www.wightrider.co.uk
Thursday 15th October – 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.
Saturday 17th October – Boozy Bingo at Community Spirited Café, Parkside Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HN. A venture between CS Cafe & 'To be in her shoes'. Both helping people when they are at their most vulnerable. Tickets £10 - book in advance to secure a seat. Raffle, soft drinks & snacks available to purchase. Bring your own booze. 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Call 01983 296592 to book your space.
Sunday 18th October - Quay Folk Club at Quay Arts, Newport. Each month, a selection from the best folk music acts on the Isle of Wight for a great evening's entertainment. Starts at 7pm, doors open from 6.30. Free entry, pop a donation into the Fez.
Wednesday 21st October – Wingo Bingo at Community Spirited, Vectis Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HN. Eyes down 6pm for a 6.30pm start. All ages and dogs welcome. £5 includes a drink. Snacks & raffle extra.
Thursday 22nd - Tuesday 27th October: Twelfth Isle of Wight International Harp Festival. Concerts, workshops and other events to be held in Ryde Methodist Church, Garfield Road, PO33 2PT, featuring Harpists and musicians from around the world. Workshops for absolute beginners and more advanced players. Exhibition of harps for sale or rent. Concert tickets £12 to £15, children half price, from Michelangelo Restaurant, Ryde, Ryde Methodist Church during the Festival, or www.harponwight.co.uk
Sunday 25th October – Autumn Beach Clean East Cowes Esplanade. Meet 3pm on Esplanade adjacent to Cambridge Road. Supervised children and dogs very welcome.
Saturday 31st October – Totland Craft Market at Totland Village Hall, The Broadway from 10am – 1pm. A great range of talented crafters will be there.
Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November – WightRail 2026 – Model Railway Exhibition at Medina Leisure Centre, Fairlee Road, Newport from 10am – 4pm. Organised by Wight Model Railway Group. Entrance tickets available on the door.
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 - 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. (excl. Bank Holidays). 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
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 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
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
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
Every
Wednesday - The Living Well & Early Help Service have started a new group
called Retired but Inspired at the Church Close Community Centre, Church Close,
Wootton PO33 4QD from 9:30am – 11:30am. Come along, meet new friends and enjoy
a variety of activities in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Free to attend.
Come as you are. Leave inspired. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
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
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, Station Road Wootton at 7.15 pm. A friendly and active group of ladies who offer fun activities, laughter and great company. You are welcome to come along as a visitor to one of the meetings before deciding to join.
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
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 - Lake Morning
Townswomen's Guild meet at 10.30am at The Lions Community Hall, Lake. Visitors
and New Members are welcome. For more information phone Jackie 01983 722812 or
Pat 0781100764.
Every Friday - 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 Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding a new session called Friday Food Talk alongside the existing C.A.M.E.O coffee morning from 10:30am to 12:30pm at New Hope International Church (formerly Sandown ELIM) 47 Fort Street, Sandown PO36 8BA. Subjects covered will include healthy eating, shopping smarter, meal planning, batch cooking, worldwide cuisines and recipe swaps plus free refreshments and a light lunch are on offer. Please drop in to find out more. 01983 240 732
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
Last Saturday of every month - Coffee morning at Wellow Literary Institute (community hall) Wellow, PO41 OTA from 10.30 until 12 noon.