A new community interest company has been launched by Islanders Hannah Harris and Becky Anderson, with the aim of providing fun, free and family-friendly events while supporting local businesses.
Caulkhead Events CIC is a non-profit, community-driven organisation committed to hosting inclusive and affordable activities that celebrate the Isle of Wight and its people.
The company provides small businesses with opportunities to showcase themselves, while delivering events designed to bring Islanders together. From fundays to seasonal celebrations, the programme focuses on ensuring that everyone feels welcome and part of something special.
Becky explained:
“It’s all about supporting local businesses, creating fun opportunities, and making sure everyone feels part of something special.”
Hannah added:
“Our aim is to organise events that are free to attend, and fun for the whole family – we always make sure to provide free arts & crafts, and interactive activities.”
As a not-for-profit, every penny raised goes back into supporting local people, groups and future community events.
The team already have a busy schedule of events planned, starting with an Autumn Funfest on Sunday 5th October 2025 (11:00–16:00) at The Bay Sports Centre, Sandown. The free event will include a kids’ disco hosted by Dave from IW Disco & Karaoke, with party dances, games and prizes.
Caulkhead Events also plan to deliver:
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Island Treasures Markets – aimed at tourists, with all items made on, or inspired by, the Isle of Wight
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Gift Markets – showcasing unique local products and ideal for Christmas shopping
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Fundays and festivals – designed for families, with free craft and interactive activities
The festive season will include an Island Treasures Market at Woodside Bay Retreat, a Wight Christmas Gift Market, and a Christmas Funday at The Bay Sports Centre.
All details can be found on the group’s Facebook page at facebook.com/caulkheadeventsCIC.
Caulkhead Events CIC is seeking sponsors and donations to help expand the free activities on offer – from craft materials and soft play equipment to large garden games and entertainment. Anyone able to support can email [email protected].
So do we have to show a family tree to prove we are, or are not Caulkheads or Islanders in the true sense IE generations living on the Island? There are those amongst us who are called ‘overners’ or DFLs who are reminded quite often that they are not now, nor ever will be, ‘true’ Islanders. I have been excluded from a community group because, after being here 26 years, “you’ve only been here for 5 minutes and don’t have the right to an opinion regarding local issues. Just asking! Either way, I wish you luck.
The island needs more persons from ethnic backgrounds
on the island.
True Caulkheads have had it good for too long,
many are anti mainlanders, let them have different
faith’s on the island, then they may change their
uneducated attitudes and wished they had accepted
northerners etc