Events

The Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials return to Ashey this weekend (Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June), bringing together some of the UK’s most skilled handlers and their dogs for 2 days of competition, countryside tradition and community fundraising. Now...

The Isle of Wight Bonsai Society have organised a talk by renowned Bonsai artist and potter Alex Rudd, founder of the European Bonsai Potter Collective on Saturday 7th June. Alex will be presenting pots and discussing the skill of matching...

This year marks a remarkable literary milestone - the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen - one of England’s most cherished novelists. To celebrate, the Isle of Wight Library Service is inviting residents to join in a series...

Ability Dogs 4 Young People is gearing up for its biggest fundraising event of the year, the much-loved Gala Weekend, which returns this coming weekend (7th-8th June). Open from 10:00 - 16:00 at the Charity’s Training Centre at Sandown Airport,...

Wetwheels, the accessible boating charity, will be offering disabled people the chance to experience the thrill of powerboating from Cowes next month as part of this year’s Round the Island Race weekend. The charity will be running inclusive trips from...

Harbour Farm Nature Group are to attend Bembridge Community Groups Day on Saturday 31st May between 10:00 and 14:00 in the Village Hall. People will be able to hear about the group’s accomplishments to date, current projects and future plans,...

The picturesque village of St Helens will once again open its gates for the biennial ‘St Helens Secret Gardens’ event on Sunday (1st June), offering a rare chance to explore seven private gardens, including one making its debut this year....

The popular Freshwater Bay Open Gardens event is set to return on Sunday (1st June), with 11 local gardens opening their gates to raise funds for dementia support in West Wight. Organised by the Freshwater Bay Residents’ Association (FBRA), the...

A local choir is aiming to raise funds for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance – inviting members of the public whose lives have been touched by the air ambulance service throughout its 16-year history. Former patients, their...

Gather your crew and make some waves for Wessex Cancer Support this Summer by entering a team into the charity’s first ever Dragon Boat Race.  The new fundraising event will take place at Island Harbour on Saturday 30th August, with...