Events

A free event is taking place at Garfield Methodist Church in Ryde on on Saturday (14th May) for anyone to drop in and hear from a wide range of organisations, charities and people committed to improving the quality of life...

This weekend sees the return of the Rydabus event, organised by the IW Bus and Coach Museum. Postponed twice because of COVID, plans have been revived and enhanced for 2022. New features include Park and Ride facilities at the Isle of...

Quay Arts will stage a photo exhibition capturing icons of 70s music, film and society from Carinthia West’s personal archive from Saturday (14th May).  ‘Hanging Out’ at Quay Arts showcases rare and unpublished images of icons of 70s music, film,...

Fundraisers will have a chance to talk while they walk by taking part in free guided walks as part of this year’s 70 Mile May fundraising challenge. The annual event, run by arts for wellbeing charity, Independent Arts, encourages supporters...

Following on from 3 sell-out shows last year, ‘Full Circle’; ‘A Bard in the Hand’ and the musical comedy ‘Nunsense’, Bembridge Little Theatre Club have another fun-filled evening for you with the renowned Noel Coward play ‘Blithe Spirit’. Charles Condomine...

Ryde Fire Station are gearing up for their latest charity challenge - Green vs Wight - to raise funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch. Firefighters from Green Watch will begin a circumnavigation of the Island on 22nd July using nothing...

If you are in business and would like to get inspired by up-and-coming business talent on the Isle of Wight then head along to the Grand Final of the Young Enterprise & Ed-WISE Company Programme this Thursday. Teams from schools...

One of the biggest British names of the original punk scene, Buzzcocks, are set to perform at Strings on Saturday night (7th May). Buzzcocks began as an opening act for the Sex Pistols in 1976. The Manchester-based band ‒ Steve...

After such a range of shows last month, can May measure up? You bet – just look at what’s coming up on Island stages this month… First up, Bembridge Little Theatre Club brings you the world famous Noel Coward comedy...

Isle of Wight residents are invited to attend the 60th anniversary of a tragic air accident on St Boniface Down, Ventnor on Friday 6th May. On 6th May 1962, Channel Airways Dakota G-AGZB had been attempting an approach to Portsmouth...