Events

The Isle of Wight College is hosting the 'Get Inspired, Get Started' event on Wednesday 28th August, from 10:00-16:00, as a key opportunity for prospective and current students to explore the College's offerings. Whether students need to retake subjects like...

Niton-based Pepperpot Players are staging one of the most ambitious productions in their 50-year history at the end of the month. The group is putting on 5 short plays under the umbrella title of Two's Company, on 30th/31st August, plus...

Ballyrags Comedy Club returns to Fubar in Ryde tomorrow (Thursday) for another night of top-notch comedy, with Bobby Mair - as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Russell Howard's Good News - headlining. The...

Ventnor Carnival is to parade into town tomorrow evening (Wednesday) in what is set to be the carnival's 135th year. The procession is set to move off from Pier Street at around 19:00 before heading along High Street, Victoria Street,...

The next Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Annual General Meeting will be held in the Main Lecture Theatre at the Education Centre at St Mary’s Hospital next month (Thursday 5th September). Doors will open at 09:15 with a marketplace showcasing:...

Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Station’s Open Day promises to be a fascinating and entertaining day out for all the family. From 11:00 to 16:30 on Saturday 24th August, the lifeboat station at Lane End will be open for visitors to view...

A trio of Isle of Wight bands will be aiming to raise the roof and some cash for 2 good causes at a gig at Strings later this month. Goodbye Stereo, Boca and The Spammy Oatis will be hitting the...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Veterans Outreach Support and Isle of Wight Council are coming together to host the first-ever Joining Forces Event in support of...

Award-winning actor Celia Imrie is the latest big name to be added to the Isle of Wight Literary Festival programme. Celia, who used to live on the Isle of Wight, is known for her screen roles in The Best (and...

This weekend sees the return of Sandown Bay Regatta, with the 167-year old seaside event offering a packed programme of events on Sunday. The Grand Regatta Hat Parade, a big success in 2023, has attracted further Arts Council England funding...