July Events
Wednesday 1st July – 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.
Friday 3rd July – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery, Heritage Resource Centre, Newport Road, Cowes between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Summer Raffle and Jewellery”. 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.
Friday 3rd July – Bingo Night at the Wellow Literary Institute (community hall) Wellow, PO41 0TA. Eyes down at 7pm. £6 for 6 games - bring own drinks and nibbles
Saturday 4th July - Bembridge Beach Clean. Meet at Lane End Car Park (RNLI) or The Point at 10am. All equipment is provided.
Saturday 4th and Saturday 18th July – 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 5th July – Yarmouth Craft Market from 11am – 3pm at Community Hall of Yarmouth & District, St James Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0NU.
Tuesday 7th July – Freshwater Horticultural Society General Knowledge Quiz Night at the Methodist Church, Brookside Road, Freshwater. Doors open at 7pm, quiz starts at 7.30pm. Team of up to 6 people. Raffle and Refreshments. £3 per person/£2 for members.
Wednesday 8th July - 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 9th July - Folk Night at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE. Enjoy an evening of folk music from our enthusiastic performers. Bring a song or just listen. Free entry - £2 donation. Starts 7pm. On bus routes 2, 3 and 8, own car park. Bar.
Saturday 11th and Saturday 25th July – 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 11th July - Round the Island Race. This annual one-day yacht race starts on the famous Royal Yacht Squadron line in Cowes, the fleet races westabout, to The Needles, round St Catherine’s Point and Bembridge Ledge buoy, and back into the Solent to the finish line at Cowes. Spectators can find many vantage points to watch the race.
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th July– The Royal Isle of Wight County Show. Get ready for a field full of fun. From adorable animals to exciting events and hands-on activities. Two full days of family entertainment - bring your dog and enter the fun dog show. The Main arena will be packed with events – enjoy marching bands, balloon art and performances, food and drink, arts and crafts and much more. Sat 10am – 5pm / Sun 9:30am – 4pm. For early bird tickets go to www.iwcountyshow.co.uk
Sunday 12th July – Independent Living Show at Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Showcasing businesses, services and charities who aid living independently at home. Free entry and parking. 10am – 3pm. Sponsored by Right at Home.
Monday 13th July - 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 15th July - Chat for Chaps - Freshwater Methodist Church. Drop in anytime between 10:30am & 12pm. A NEW wellbeing area for men, and we’d like you to be part of it. Come along to have a chat, share your ideas & help shape a welcoming space for friendship & support.
Thursday 16th July – 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.
Friday 17th – Sunday 25th July – Ventnor Fringe Festival. A huge range of theatre, comedy, cabaret, circus, music and children’s shows with pop up venues in every conceivable space. Day and evening activities. Pick and choose which ticketed events to see or simply explore the many free festival events on offer. For more information go to www.vfringe.co.uk
Saturday 18th July - Afternoon summer sizzler bbq at Wellow Literary Institute (community hall) Wellow, PO41 0TA. £12 members, £15 non members. Booking at wellowlitinstitute@hotmail.com
Sunday 19th July – Picnic on the Pier to celebrate 150 years of Yarmouth Pier. From 12 noon – 4pm. Live music, raffle, best dressed table competition. Bring a picnic or buy food localls.
Sunday 19th July – Antiques & Collectibles Fair at The Old School Centre, New Road, Wootton, PO33 4HX from 10am – 3pm. Free onsite parking. Café open for drinks and cake
Sunday 19th July - Quay Folk Club, Quay Arts Centre, Newport with music from invited popular local acts. Doors open at 6.30pm for the music to start at 7pm. Free entry, drop a donation into the fez.
Monday 20th July - St Blasius Church, Church Road, Shanklin, PO37 6QY. Will be holding one of their regular dementia-friendly services in church from 10.30am. This is a short informal service suitable for people with any form of dementia, and their carers. Refreshments to follow in the parish room, including delicious cakes.
Saturday 25th July – Totland Craft Market at Totland Village Hall, The Broadway from 10am – 1pm. A great range of talented crafters will be there.
Saturday 25th July – Fire Engine Pull at Newport Quay from 10am – 5pm. Teams of 10 will battle to pull an 18 tonne Fire Engine 50m in a race against time. Live music, market stalls, food vendors and much more. Raising funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch.
Saturday 25th July – Summer Fair at The Bay Primary School, Winchester Park Road, Sandown. Free Entry. Lots of fun for the whole family.
Saturday 25th July – Sandown Main Carnival - Starting the Island’s carnival season, the parade entries assemble along Culver Parade from 5pm, with judging starting at 6pm. The main carnival procession leaves from Sandown Library at 7pm following a route around the town and finishing back at the library.
Thursday 30th July – 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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
First Tuesday of every month - East Cowes WI is a friendly bunch of ladies that meet at The Curve Library in East Cowes. Our meeting time is 7:30pm. We have monthly meetings with interesting talks/activities and lots of various social meet ups too. For further information please pop along to one of our meetings or contact 07724822930 or 07886023349.
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
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
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
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
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 - Taster Sessions at Shanklin Bowls Club, 24 Brook Road, Shanklin at 5pm. Run by qualified coaches - Jon Marsh and Pete Watt. All ages welcome. Just wear flat soled shoes. Refreshments available.
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 every other month (bi-monthly) - The Living Well & Early Help Service will be holding an Info Point at East Cowes Methodist Church, 98 Adelaide Grove, East Cowes PO32 6DD, from 10am-12noon. The next session will be on Thursday 9th July 2026. Please call if you would like more details. 01983 240 732
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 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
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 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
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.
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.
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
Last Saturday of every month - Coffee morning at Wellow Literary Institute (community hall) Wellow, PO41 OTA from 10.30 until 12 noon.