Events

Many residents will be taking part in Stoptober this month, a national campaign aimed at encouraging people to stop smoking, a habit which is one of the biggest causes of death and illness in the UK. For those who have missed...

This week is National Adoption Week (17th-23rd October), and anyone thinking of adoption should note in their diary to head along to the Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Saturday 26th November, from 10:00 - 14:00.  An unprecedented number of local and...

Ventnor Arts Club say they are delighted that Boo Hewerdine will be stopping off on the Island to perform in it's intimate venue on Saturday 22nd October.  Boo Hewerdine is well known as one of the best (and busiest) songwriter performers in...

Following its recent sell-out screening of Richard III, the Bembridge-based Ramshackle Cinema is launching an Autumn/Winter lecture series to tie in with its new film schedule. The series of talks starts with an examination of one of history’s - and theatre’s –...

On Tuesday (18th October), thousands of young people around the UK and right here on the Isle of Wight will be given the opportunity to learn how to help restart the heart of someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest....

Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Viv McLean is set to perform as part of Earl Mountbatten Hospice’s 2016/17 Concert Series this Friday (14th October 2016). Viv McLean has performed at all the major venues in the UK, as well as throughout...

A new fundraising challenge being launched by children’s charity Action Medical Research will see participants racing by bike, on foot and in canoes across the Isle of Wight to help save and change children’s lives. Action Medical Research is on...

This Saturday (15th October) Breathe Easy – the charity based in the Respiratory Department of St Mary’s Hospital and part of the British Lung Foundation – are holding their annual Autumn Fair at Newport Parish Centre, Town Lane from 11:00 until 15:00....

24 hours of non-stop live music at St Catherine's Church, Ventnor - that is the aim of the Friends of St Catherine's fundraiser on 15th and 16th October. Beginning at 10:45 on Saturday 15th and finishing at 10:45 on Sunday...

The Isle of Wight Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend returns for the third year running next weekend (15th/16th October). The objective of the event is to link as many real ale pubs as possible with a modest network of...