Events

Get your best Han Solo outfit together and be part of an unofficial world record attempt this Friday as the organisers of Island Con set a challenge to see how many Han Solos can fit on the Red Funnel ferry....

Local Vlogger Claire Sells, who regularly addresses life issues on her YouTube channel, Clara Sais, has organised a 'Mental Health Mates Walk' to take place in Newport on Sunday 6th May. Claire's struggle with Postnatal Depression and not being able...

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival, which sees local and visiting walkers of all ages and abilities invited to set-off across the Island on a wide choice of themed walks, gets underway today (Saturday). The popular festival was saved in...

Vectis Corps of Drums and Trident Concert Band are to host a concert in memory of Mr Andy Gustar on Saturday (28th April). Andy was the founder, bandmaster and president of the Vectis Corps of Drums and was well known across...

Islanders are being invited to run, walk or dance through the happiest 3km on the Isle of Wight by taking part in the Island's first ever Inflatable Rainbow Run. The family fun run will take place at Sandown Airport on...

On Friday (27th April), from 10:00 until 12noon, Action on Hearing Loss will be at Sandown Health Centre offering FREE hearing checks. This service is available exclusively on the Isle of Wight for over 18s as part of the Charity’s GP Engagement...

An event for women to find out more about a range of pelvic floor (PF) related problems is being held this week. Following the success of last year’s event, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy...

If you’re on the lookout for something completely different, pop down to 1 of 2 Island sailing clubs that are hosting 'Push The Boat Out' events next month. Push the Boat Out 2018 is a great scheme run by the...

Newchurch Male Voice Choir will be presenting a concert at All Saints Church, Gurnard in support of Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Wight on Saturday (28th April). Special guest artiste on the night will be Soprano Sarah Doogan who will be accompanied...

Newport’s popular Riverfest is preparing to set sail again, as this popular annual event enters its 11th year. Set on Newport’s historic Quay, local residents and visitors are set to enjoy a wide range of free entertainment on Saturday 19th...