Events

Freshwater Library is 75 years old this year and is celebrating this milestone on Monday 17th November.  It was on this date in 1939 that the library first opened its doors, and has been at the heart of village life...

laurVentnor Arts Club will host a special event next Saturday (15th November) when the Island's favourite blues singer, Laurie McVay, performs songs from the 'American jazz, soul and blues songbook'. Jazz has been reshaped lately by singers like Gregory Porter...

After exhibiting at Quay Arts in Newport back in September, three local artists have joined forces again to present ‘This Painted Isle at Christmas’. With mainly work of Isle of Wight Scenes this latest exhibition from Chris Gillies, Tony Westmore...

As Christmas decorations are appearing on high streets across the Island, there are three wise men beginning their seasonal journey this Friday (7th November) at Ventnor Arts Club. In this case the three sages are sax supremo Gary Plumley, big...

The Governing Body of the Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is holding a meeting in public with members of the public and interested groups being welcomed to attend. The meeting is being held at 10:30 on Thursday 6th...

This Saturday, 1st November, sees Eve Ferret taking the time to break from her busy London schedule to perform her highly acclaimed and unique style of cabaret at Ventnor Arts Club.  Her ‘Fabaret’ is a life enhancing mix of her...

Mary Spender, a songwriter and musician based in Bristol who recently reached number 4 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts with her single ‘Willpower’, is set to appear at Ventnor Arts Club tomorrow (Saturday 25th October).  This Summer saw the release of...

The Big Draw is the world’s biggest drawing festival and Islanders are invited to take part in this year’s event on Saturday 25th October from 10:00 until 13:00 at Quay Arts. Quay Arts have teamed up with Eccleston George to...

Quay Arts will play host to Mercury Music Prize winner Kathryn Williams later this week as she perform tracks from her latest album Crown Electric. Fans of Elvis and/or American industry may already know that Crown Electric is the name of...

Islanders are being invited to celebrate Britain's greatest naval victory at The Bargeman's Rest on Sunday 26th October, raising funds for Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat. Enjoy a hearty full roast dinner and pudding at the Admirals Table, with traditional...