Events

Mark Cooper, ex-head of BBC Music and creator and producer of 'Later...With Jools Holland' is coming to Dimbola Museum and Galleries later this month. Now, after leaving his job as head of music television, BBC Studios in 2020, where Mark...

This Sunday sees a revival of Sandown’s much-loved tradition of wearing a hat on Regatta Day, and there’s lots of family entertainment in store. The town’s been busy making hats for the last few weeks and it would be great...

Islanders are being invited to discover more about the Island’s local wildlife at a free event on Pan Country Park, Newport this Sunday (13th August). ‘Tales & Trails’ offers ranger-led walks, storytelling for all ages and a range of activities,...

Local author Kevin Wilson, known by his pen name Heaton Wilson, is hosting an author talk and book signing at Waterstones in Newport to celebrate the release of his new seaside novel, 'The Waves of Change'. The Waves of Change...

Gallybagger Inn in Chillerton is to stage a Mini Music Festival in September. The all-day event on 2nd September starts at 11:00 and finishes at 23:00. The aim of the event is to raise money in support of the Isle...

Laurie McVay together with his band the High Rollers will be bringing his brand of soulful blues with a jazzy tinge back to the Isle of Wight this August.  First, Laurie will be gigging at Sandown Airport on Sunday (13th...

The Isle of Wight Scooter Rally is back for 2023 with thousands of vintage scooters and their owners set to descend upon the Island this August Bank Holiday Weekend (25th/26th/27th August). 1 of the biggest events on the scootering calendar,...

Blackwater Mill Residential Home is hosting a Teddy Bear's Picnic in aid of Alzheimer's Society on Friday 25th August. There will be a tasty Cream Tea Picnic Buffet between 11:00 and 16:00 as well as lots of games and entertainment....

The Nettlestone and Seaview Summer Fete returns to the East Wight this weekend. Held at the Seagrove Recreation Ground on Seagrove Manor Road at 14:00 this Saturday (12th August) many stalls will present showcasing a raft of local items including,...

Bembridge Heritage will be holding its Summer exhibition at Bembridge Village Hall on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th August. Held between 10:30 and 16:00 each day, the theme of this year’s exhibition is: ‘Bembridge – Then and Now’ which, through...