Find out what is happening across the island in April. Also includes regular monthly and weekly events.
Friday 5th April – Ventnor Carnival Spring Fayre from 11am – 4pm at Ventnor Putting Green, Park Avenue, Ventnor.
Friday 5th April – Coffee Morning at Northwood Cemetery between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. This month’s theme is “Easter Tombola”. 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 5th April – 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. We hope to see you soon!
Saturday 6th April – Coffee Morning at Trinity Theatre, The Grove, Cowes. Everyone welcome to come along. Everything is free although donations for our roof repair fund are strongly encouraged. We have drinks, cakes and bacon rolls available. Open from 10 until noon.
Saturday 6th April – Craft Top Table at Brading Youth & Community Centre, High St, Brading from 10am – 2pm. Lots of stalls and the café will be open. Free entry.
Sunday 7th April –Egg Hunt at Cowes Masonic Lodge, 26 Castle Rd, Cowes PO31 7QZ from 12 noon to 2pm. Easter egg hunt, Easter Bonnet competition, Races, Games, Raffle, Food & Refreshments with lots of prizes to be win. Only £4 PP
Sunday 7th April - East Cowes Esplanade Spring Beach Clean. Please meet in the Esplanade car park at 3pm.
Sunday 7th April – 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.
Monday 8th April – General Knowledge quiz hosted by Friends of Freshwater Library. Everyone welcome. Starts 7pm and just £1 per person. Teams of 6 or come alone and join a table. Email: patsymburge@gmail.com to book.
Tuesday 9th April – New Monthly Makers Market at The Green Barn, Bouldnor, Yarmouth from 10am till 3pm. Lots of local makers. Refreshments available too.
Wednesday 10th April – Spring Craft Fun at Freshwater Library from 2pm – 4pm. Come and join the skilled friends and volunteers for a fun spring time craft activity. No need to book, just drop in.
Friday 12th and Saturday 13th April – Jigsaw Display and Sale at Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, Ventnor from 10am-3pm. Refreshments will be available all day. Admission is £1 per adult, children free.
Saturday 13th April – East Cowes Community Market at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue from 10am – 2pm. Plenty of food and drink, various craft stalls, information, and much more. Everyone welcome.
Sunday 14th April – Isle of Wight Vintage Motorcycle Club 6th Annual Vintage & Classic Motorcycle Show from 10am – 4pm at Island Riding Centre, Staplers Road, Newport. VMCC members free. Adults £4 (cash only). Under 16s free.
Wednesday 17th April - 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.
Saturday 20th April – Postcard & Ephemera Fair at Masonic Hall, John Street, Ryde, PO33 2PZ from 10am – 3pm. Free admission. Brought to you by Vectis Postcard Club.
Saturday 20th April – The Wootton Bridge Village BIG Tidy up. Meet at the Parish Office in Brannon Way at 10am. All equipment supplied. Any help is very much appreciated. If you can’t make it, please tidy up around your own property.
Saturday 20th April – Coffee Morning in aid of the Mountbatten Hospice at Shanklin Community Library from 10.30am – 1.30pm. Everyone welcome to go along to the Falcon Cross Hall, Falcon Cross Road, Shanklin (next to the Library).
Sunday 21st April – 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 April –This month at the Quay Folk Club in the lovely setting of Quay Arts Centre, Newport. 2gether in Harmony with their beautifully blended voices plus ukuleles, while Sea Gels Shanty Band aim to have everyone singing along. A great atmosphere, and a most enjoyable evening. Doors open at 6.30 pm for the music to start at 7. FREE ENTRY, drop a donation in the hat.
Monday 22nd April – Cowes Concert Band Spring concert at the East Cowes Methodist Church at 7.45pm. There will be a raffle and collection for the ladies charity of Daisy Chain IW and Band Funds.
Saturday 27th April – Paris In Springtime Charity Fashion Show at The Depository, 23 Nelson Street, Ryde, PO33 2EZ at 7pm. Entrance £7 on the door. Live music, bring own drinks and nibbles. All proceeds go to the Pop-up Soup Kitchen.
Saturday 27th April – Havenstreet Community Centre Monthly Market. Variety of stalls including crafts, vegetables, eggs, tea coffee and cake and plants. Free Entry 10 am 12 pm. All Welcome. In aid of St. Peter’s Church Havenstreet. For more information including stalls which are very reasonable priced, please contact Tel: 07866598843.
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, Westwood 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 - MAD Scribblers Writers’ and Illustrators’ Café at the MAD-Aid DOT, 11 York Avenue, East Cowes, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Admission FREE, activities vary. First Wednesday in the month is normally a Silent Book Club session too.
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 – Community Craft Market from 10am – 3pm at 64 High Street, Newport. All handmade gifts crafted by the Island Community.
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.
Third Thursday of each Month – Whippingham WI Meet at Whippingham Community Centre, Alverstone Road, East Cowes at 1.15 for 1.30pm start. Come and join us for fun, fellowship and information.
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.
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.