Events - April 2009

Bingo every Sunday at Shanklin British Legion, 8pm-10pm, all welcome; IW Country Markets:Newport, Hollyrood Hall at the top of the High Street, every Friday morning.Freshwater Sports Centre, every Friday morning.
Falcon Cross Hall, every Friday morning.Yarmouth Institute, every Wednesday morning; Local crafts and gifts fair every Wednesday from Easter to November at Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone 10am-4pm; IW Observatory tour of the stars every Thursday at 7.30pm onwards, recreation field in Watery Lane, Newchurch, opposite Amazon World; Newport Farmers’ Market selling Island produce at St Thomas’ Square, Newport, 9am-2pm every Friday, except over Easter, the market will be held on Thursday, April 9.
Ryde Farmers’ Market selling Island produce at Town Square, Anglesea Street, Ryde, 8.30am-12.30pm, every Saturday; Table top sale of handicrafts, china, CDs, books and other items at the Parish Hall of St Thomas, Town Lane, Newport, 10am-2pm every Friday, supporting the Earl Mountbatten Hospice; Summer opening of St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham and coffee shop, Mondays to Thursday, 6th April - 29th October, 10am-4pm; Cafe Church at New Hope Christian Fellowship, Fort Street, Sandown every Sunday, 4pm-5.30pm. Informal service with refreshments.

1-4: Blue Eyed Boys exhibition by Nick Martin at the Michael West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org

1-6: IW Photographer of the Year 2008 exhibition at the Cafe Wall, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org

1-11: BeachWare exhibition by Sally Woodford at the Rope Store Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org; Desire Lines exhibition by Tim Johnson with Ryde School at the Learning Curve Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org;
Two Planks and a Passion by The Apollo Players at The Apollo Theatre, Newport.

1-12: Larry Ellis 40 Years of British Comedy exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Monday. For more information visit www.dimbola.co.uk

1-19: Shadows of Africa by Jean Ferguson exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays. For more information visit www.dimbola.co.uk

1-30: Freshwater through Fresh Eyes by Barry Ecuyer exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Monday. For more information visit www.dimbola.co.uk; Oils and watercolours exhibition by Nancy Coombs at Freshwater Library. (Closed Thursdays and Sundays); Focus Ryde Imaging Group exhibition at Ryde Library.

2: David George: Five Short Films About Artists at Quay Arts, Newport, 7.30pm, free entry. For more information vist www.quayarts.org

2-4: Murder in Company by Bembridge Little Theatre Group at Bembridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 from Lane End News or call 01983 407471.

2-16: Peter Jones exhibition at The Bembridge Coast Hotel, 10.30am-5pm each day.

3: Table Top Sale at The Parish Hall of St Thomas, Newport, 10am-2pm; 

3-4: IN CAMERA, an indepth one-act play by Jean-Paul Sartre performed by Ventnor Theatre Group.  At Whitwell Village Hall on Friday, 8pm and Saturday at 2.30pm and 8pm. Tickets £5 available by calling 01983 854560 and from Seasons Newsagents, High Street, Ventnor.

4: Churches Together in West Wight invite you to a Memorial Hall Brunch, hosted by Methodists/Wellow Baptists. At Freshwater Memorial Hall with morning coffee, tea, soup and light lunch, Bring and Buy stall with cakes, groceries, preserves, pickles, plants and books and a Traidcraft stall raising funds for charity, 10.30am-1.30pm; Lions Book Sale and Auction at Ventnor Winter Gardens, 10am-3pm; The Frog Princess at Quay Arts, Newport, 2pm, tickets £7. For more information vist www.quayarts.org; IW Horticultural Association Quiz at Arreton Community Centre, 7pm.

4-10: Spring Exhibition of Paintings by The St Lawrence Art Society. At The Echium Terrace, Ventnor Botanical Gardens. Admission free.

4-19: Hilary Thorpe Exhibition at Cowes Combined Clubs, 18 Bath Road, Cowes, 10am-7pm daily.

4 April - May 2: Carisbrooke Colours exhibition at The George Street Centre, Ryde, Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm, Saturday, 10am-12noon.

5: Antique and Collectors Fayre at The Riverside Centre, Newport, from 10am.

5-22: Sarah Marsh art exhibition at Newtown Old Town Hall, open Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays, 2pm-5pm and Good Friday and Easter Saturday. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

6: Kids Workshop Cardboard Sculptures at Jubilee Stores, Newport, 10am-2.30pm; IW Family History Society Talk by John Avery, ‘People of the Titanic. At the Riverside Centre, Newport, 7pm.

7: Kids Workshop: Giant Lines at Quay Arts, Newport, 10am-2.30pm. For more information visit www.quayarts.org; Speedway, Wightlink Islanders v Bournemouth at Smallbrook Staduim, Ashey, Ryde, 7pm. Admission adults and senior citizens £10, children aged 11-15 years £5 and 10 and under free; Ventnor Film Society, Memories of Underdevelopment at Ventnor Winter Gardens, 7.30pm.

8: Kids Workshop Eye-Eye! at Quay Arts, Newport, 10am-2.30pm. For more information visit www.quayarts.org; Local Crafts and Gifts Fair at The Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, 10am-4pm; Brickmaking and Salt Pan Nature Trail, get hands-on with Newtown estuary’s history by making clay bricks like the past residents of the area and joining the warden to explore wildlife around the old salt pans. At Newtown Estuary, 1pm. National Trust Wildzone for children aged 5 –13, activities last 2 hours, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sorry no dogs, book in advance by telephoning 01983 741020.

9-15: Exhibition by IW artists Becky Samuelson and Kate Bolton at the cafe area of Brading Roman Villa.

9-30: Not Just Driftwood! exhibition by Gillian Connor at the Cafe Wall, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org

9-11: Annie Get Your Gun by South Wight Theatre Group. At Shanklin Theatre;  Two One Act Plays by CAODS at Trinity Theatre, Cowes. Tickets £5 and £6.

9-30: Not Just Driftwood! exhibition by Gillian Connor at the Cafe Wall, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org

10: Table Top Sale at The Parish Hall of St Thomas, Newport, 10am-2pm; Spring Exhibition of Paintings by The St Lawrence Art Society at The Echium Terrace, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, 10am-5pm.

10-11: Annie Get Your Gun by South Wight Youth Theatre at Shanklin Theatre. Good Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm; Two One Act Plays, The Dumb Waiter and A Little Box of Oblivion by CAODS at Trinity Theatre, Cowes.

10-13: IW Junior Soccer Festival at Seaclose and Medina Sports Grounds, Newport; Easter Fun at IW Zoo, Yaverland.

10-16: The Ramblers' walks. Newchurch car park, GR 562854, 5¾ miles, (Good Friday, 10am); Shorwell Village car park, GR 457826, 12 miles, (Easter Saturday, 9.30am); Lake Common, GR 587837, 10 miles, (Wednesday, 10am); The Chequers pub, Rookley, GR 511830, 6 miles, (Thursday, 10am); IW Health Walks. Downside Middle School, Newport, (Good Friday, 10.30am); Northwood House small car park, (Easter Monday, 10.30am); Foyer at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, beginners and improvers, (Monday, 2pm); Ryde Seafront outside LA Bowl, (Tuesday, 10.30am); Brighstone Library, (Tuesday, 1.30pm); Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, advanced, (Wednesday, 10am); Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, (Wednesday, 10.30am); By the bench on Lake Common, (Thursday, 10.30am); Brannon Way car park, Wootton, (Thursday, 2.30pm).

11: Churches Together in West Wight invite you to a Presentation Brunch. At Freshwater Memorial Hall with morning coffee, tea, soup and light lunch, Bring and Buy stall with cakes, groceries, preserves, pickles, plants and books and a Traidcraft stall raising funds for charity, 10.30am-1.30pm; Yarmouth Carnival Duck Race on the River Yar, Yarmouth; Christa Corrias School of Dance Show at Ventnor Winter Gardens, 6.30pm; Lecture – Historic Landscapes of the IW by Vicky Basford at Brading Roman Villa, 7.30pm; Music Appreciation Evening at Dimbola Lodge, Freshwater, 7.30pm-9.30pm; Easter Bunny Night in aid of Earl Mounbatten Hospice with DJ set by Paul Ward. With prizes for Easter Egg Hunt donated by local businesses, including two meals for two, facial, back massage and hotel room for two. At The Kasbah, Ryde. Entry £2 on the door, free entry and free shot to those dressed as bunnies. (Adult event).

11-12: Brighstone Village Art Group exhibition at Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, 9.30am-5pm; Easter Egg Hunt at Isle of Wight Studio Glass, suitable for families, individuals and groups. Each participant will receive a chocolate egg and the winning group/individual for each 'hunting slot' will receive a good-size egg in addition. The first 'hunting slot' starts at 10am and runs until noon, the second 'hunting slot' starts at 2pm and runs until 4pm, (prompt attendance for each slot is advised). The overall winner of the event will receive a specially hand-made glass Easter egg and cup. At Isle of Wight Studio Glass, Old Park, St Lawrence; Blow a Glass Bubble at Isle of Wight Studio Glass. Closely supervised by skilled glassmakers and limited to 5 year olds and over. Glass blowers will receive a special gift as a token memento of the activity. £3 per person or £5 for two (normal viewing charge of £1.50 to enter gallery is waived). The Studio shop and glassmaking viewing gallery will also be open (there is a small charge to view). At Isle of Wight Studio Glass, Old Park, St Lawrence; An Easter Exhibition of Art by Cowes Art Group at Gurnard Village Hall, 10am-4pm.

11-14: Cavendish Morton In his 99th year. At Castle House, Lower Green Road, St Helens, Saturday, 2pm-6pm, Sunday-Tuesday, 11am-5pm.

11-17: The Alfred (Paddy) Kerr Painting Group exhibition at The Echium Room, Ventnor Botanical Gardens, 10am-5pm, admission free.

11-30: Life Stories exhibition by Susan Wilkes at the Michael West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org

12: Easter Egg Hunt at Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, 10am-noon; East Egg Trail at Mottistone Manor Garden, 11am-4pm, normal admission plus £1.50 per trail sheet. For more information visit www.islandupdate.org; Christa Corrias School of Dance Show at Ventnor Winter Gardens, 3pm.

12-13: The Easter Egg Dash at Robin Hill, noon.

13: Easter Egg Trail at The Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay, from 10.30am. For more information visit www.islandupdate.org; The West Wight Three Hills Race at West Wight Swimming Pool, Freshwater, SZ 338869, noon; IW Traction Engline Club ‘Steam-up’ and Vintage Ploughing at Compton Farm.

13-15: Fame The Musical by Upstage Arts at Shanklin Theatre, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, OAP and under 16s, £9.

14: The Railway Children by Image Theatre at Medina Theatre, Newport, tickets £6.50, family ticket for four, £20. For more information visit www.medinatheatre.co.uk;  British Uncer 21 Semi-Final Speedway at Smallbrook Staduim, Ashey, Ryde, 7pm. Admission adults and senior citizens £10, children aged 11-15 years £5 and 10 and under free.

15: Local Crafts and Gifts Fair at The Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, 10am-4pm; Easter Lambs and Eggs, 12.45pm for 1pm start. Meet the sheep and see if the gulls have laid eggs at Newtown. Make an Easter lamb with real wool from a National Trust sheep to take home. National Trust Tiny Wildzone is suitable for children aged 7 and under. Activities last 2 hours and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sorry no dogs. £2.50 per child aged 3-7. Ages 3 and under free. Event must be booked in advance call 01983 741020.

16: Watch the birdie! ,11am. Get out the binoculars and learn about the birds breeding and feeding around Newtown estuary. National Trust Wildzone for children aged 5 –13, activities last 2 hours and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Sorry no dogs, book in advance by telephoning 01983 741020; Film: Maria Full of Grace, Quay Arts, Newport, 7.30pm, £4. For more information visit www.quayarts.org; Vectis Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture by Elizabeth Rumbelow - A celebration of the seasons in art, poetry and music. At Medina Theatre, Newport, 8pm. For more information visit www.medinatheatre.co.uk

16-18: Two One Act Plays by CAODS at Trinity Theatre, Cowes.

17: Table Top Sale at The Parish Hall of St Thomas, Newport, 10am-2pm.

17-18: Relative Strangers by The Pepperpot Players at Whitwell Village Hall.

17-19: Ventnor Beer Festival, with live music and host of real ales and ciders and local stalls serving food. With Lady Catalina's Cream Tease burlesque show, from 8.30pm-9.30pm on Saturday, followed by Pink Pussycat Disco and Jazz jam session from 7pm on Sunday. At Ventnor Winter Gardens, Friday from noon, Saturday from 10.30am and Sunday from 11.30am. Tickets for daytime events are £5 which includes the first half pint of ale or glass of wine. Burlesque tickets are £10, available from Ventnor Winter Gardens box office or the bar. Tickets for the Saturday night jazz are £4 on the door. For more information visit www.ventnorwintergardens.co.uk

17-30: Jon Nicholson Life of the Ganges at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays. For more information visit www.dimbola.co.uk; John Hunter Exhibition at The Bembridge Coast Hotel, 10.30am-5pm each day.

17-June 14: A History of Photography - As defined by Portraiture through the Ages exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.

18: Saturday Spring Fair at St Saviour-on-the-Cliff, Shanklin, 10am-2pm; St Johns Ambulance Craft Fair at the Parish Centre, Newport, 10am-3.30pm, admission free; Free family Fun Day! With bouncy castle, treasure hunt, jelly competition, marching band and more. At Winchester House, Sandown Road, Shanklin, 10am-4pm. More information on: www.ymca-fg.org/family-fun; Car Boot Sale at St Mildred’s Church, Whippingham, 11am; Learning Curve Gallery 10th Birthday Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Quay Arts, Newport, wear a mad hat and get a free cake, 2.30pm. For more information visit www.quayarts.org; Putting on the Style 'The Ultimate Skiffle Tour' with Paul Leegan and The Legends. At Medina Theatre, Newport, 7.30pm. Tickets £13. Call 01983 527020 or for more information visit www.medinatheatre.co.uk

18-30: Pentimenti exhibition by Milly Stevens at the Rope Store Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays. For more information visit www.quayarts.org

20: Jim Davidson On The Offensive at Shanklin Theatre, 7.30pm, tickets £20. (Contains strong language).

21: Speedway, Wightlink Islanders v Weymouth Wiltcats at Smallbrook Staduim, Ashey, Ryde, 7pm. Admission adults and senior citizens £10, children aged 11-15 years £5 and 10 and under free; 21: Cowes Heritage present an illustrated talk: 'The Historical Importance of The River Medina' by Wayne Pritchett, Newport Harbourmaster. At Northwood House, Cowes, 7.30pm, preceded at 7pm by a short AGM and presentation by The Trustees of Northwood House. Free admission; Ventnor Film Society, Still Life at Ventnor Winter Gardens, 7.30pm.

22: Local Crafts and Gifts Fair at The Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, 10am-4pm.

23-25: Relative Strangers by The Pepperpot Players at Niton Village Hall; Hearts and Flowers by Curtain Up, an original musical play about love and marriage by John Denby. At Freshwater Memorial Hall, Tickets £5 each from The Cabin, Freshwater, Freshwater Bay Post Office, Totland Londis General Stores, Wild Silk, High Street, Yarmouth and Memorial Hall Office 01983 752956.

24: Table Top Sale at The Parish Hall of St Thomas, Newport, 10am-2pm; St George's concert at Cowes Yacht Haven. For more information visit www.cowesrotary.org; Newport Carnival Queen Selection Evening with disco at The Riverside Centre, Newport, from 6.30pm-10pm. Application forms from The Tourist Information Centre, Newport; DorisPinks, Carisbrooke Road, Newport; The Body Shop, High Street, Newport; Dragonfly, Nodehill, Newport; Tru Wight Newsagents, Wellington Road, Newport. Adults £2 and Children £1, everyone welcome.

24-30: Sean Jefferson Fields at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Monday. For more information visit www.dimbola.co.uk

25: National Childrens Trust Nearly New Sale at The Wootton Community Centre, from 11.30am; Talk on Sir Richard and Lady Worsley by Hallie Rubenhold at Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, 2pm; Lark Rise by the Arreton Community Theatre Group at St George’s Church, Arreton, 2.30pm and 7.30pm; IW Schools Dance Platform at Medina Theatre, Newport, 6pm, Tickets £5. For more information visit www.medinatheatre.co.uk; Fashion Show, raising funds for the Pan Together Community Group. At Downside Middle School, Newport, 7pm. Tickets, £3 from Peacocks, Bon Marche and Downside Middle School Reception. Raffle and free refreshments; Elijah by Mendelssohn performed by Ryde Chorus at All Saints' Church, Argyll Street, Ryde, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, concessions £8, children free. Tickets available on the door or by calling 01983 566827 or 01983 740234. 

25-26: St George's Weekend organised by the Rotary Club of Cowes. With a carnival procession for East Cowes to Northwood Park, with official opening of ebent at noon on Saturday. There will be bands, stalls and a variety of acts and performaces by local organisations. There will be a classic car and vintage motorbike display on Sunday from 10am. For more information visit www.cowesrotary.org

26: Wight Sole Walk at the Old Smithy car park, Godshill, GR 530817, 8 miles, bring a packed lunch, 10.30am; IW Youth Concert Band Spring Concert at Medina Theatre, Newport, 2.30pm. Tickets £7. For more information visit www.medinatheatre.co.uk

29: Brading Craft and Gift Fayre at Brading Church Hall, 10am-3.30pm; Local Crafts and Gifts Fair at The Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone, 10am-4pm.

30: The Farringford Tennyson Literary and Arts Society Presentation by Gillian and David Kemp, "Two Centuries at Freshwater Bay”. At The Farringford, Freshwater, 7pm; The Gondoliers by the Savoyards at Shanklin Theatre.

 

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