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IW Country Markets: Newport, Hollyrood Hall at the top of the High Street, every Friday morning, 9am-noon, from Friday, January 21. Freshwater Sports Centre, every Friday morning. Yarmouth Institute, every Wednesday morning;
Newport Farmers’ Market selling Island produce at St Thomas’ Square, Newport, 9am-2pm every Friday;
Ryde Farmers’ Market selling Island produce at Town Square, Anglesea Street, Ryde, 8.30am-12.30pm, every Saturday;
Bembridge Village Fair at Bembridge Village Hall, every Wednesday 9pm-12noon. Collectables, jewellery, plants, cards, bric-a-brac, refreshments available.
IW Health Walks — Downside Middle School, Newport, (Friday, 10.30am); Northwood House small car park, (Monday, 10.30am); Foyer at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, beginners/improvers, (Monday, 2pm); Ryde Seafront outside Super Bowl, (Tuesday, 10.30am); Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, advanced, (Wednesday, 10am); The Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, (Wednesday, 10am); By the bench on Lake Common, (Thursday, 10.30am); Brannon Way car park, Wootton, (Thursday, 2.15pm).
1: IW Health Walk, meet at Downside Middle School, Newport, 10.30am.
Artists’ Networking Evening at Quay Arts, Newport, 6pm-8pm.
Race Night at Holyrood Hall from 7pm. Tickets will be £6 to include some Chinese food, or just £2.50 for the race night only. The event will be supporting the local Lourdes Group and all are welcome.
Book Launch of Sue Court's first novel, Heirs of Wind and Water, at The Holy Cross Church, Binstead at 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets are £6, to include a glass of South African wine and a light buffet with a South African theme. All proceeds to Holy Cross Church. Tickets are available from Sue Court 01983 567837, Tina Buckett 01983 611020, Janet Godsland 01983 615407, Liz Holden 01983 567360 or Hilary Spurgeon 01983 615551.
FOSTA (Friends of St Thomas' Association) Ladies Night at St St Thomas' Primary School, Carisbrooke, 7pm-9pm. Evening of shopping, relaxing and pampering with a wide range of small local businesses being represented. For more information, or to pre-book your treatments please contact FOSTA at fostaiow@gmail.com
1-2: Enjoy by The Apollo Players at The Apollo Theatre, Newport.
1-3: Keith Wilson art exhibition Drawings and paintings to accompany 'Wayside Shrines’ by Paul Muldoon, at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.
Koo Stark Contrasts art exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.
Haunting of Hill House by the St Lawrence Village Players.
1-4: Julien Masson Recent Works art exhibition at Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays.
1-16: Young Island Open 2011 "Where are you going?" art exhibition at Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays.
1-17: Mark Sadan Art Exhibition Shadows of Delight at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.
1-30: Billy Childish, David Wise, Nhung Dang and Wolf Howard art exhibition Dark Chamber at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.
Martin Swan Fieldwork art exhibition at Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays.
Relay art exhibition at Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays.
Alice in Wonderland exhibition at Brading Roman Villa with readings from Alice in Wonderland every Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm.
2: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Merstone Old Railway Station, SZ 526845, 8 miles, 9am.
Table Top Sale in the Lions Community Centre, Lake from 9am to noon.
IW Health Walks, meet at St Blasius Church, Shanklin, 10am.
Carisbrooke Priory Coffee Morning,10am-noon, all welcome.
Jumble Sale at Apse Heath Methodist Church, 10am-noon. Tea and coffee available, admission 10p.
Apollo Theatre Open Days in Pyle Street, 10am-noon. Volunteers on hand to offer tours of the theatre and to give some insight into the practicalities of running a theatre. All welcome.
Newbridge Village archive exhibition at Newbridge Community Centre, 10am-1pm.
Children's Spring Fair at The Minster Church Sts Thomas, Newport, 10am-3pm.
Sandown Rotary Club Toy and Bric-a-Brac Sale at Sandown Methodist Church hall, York Road,10.30am-12.30pm. All profits to local charities.
Ryde Revival: Party on the Pier on Ryde Pier, with music through the years from 1814 to the present day, 11am-4pm.
Freshwater Country Market is holding an extra event at Yarmouth Town Hall, from 11.15am-1.30pm.Plants and shrubs, eggs, local honey, cakes, pastries, savouries, preserves, handcrafted greetings cards, handmade cushions and toys, quilts and hand knitted baby wear and scarves are on sale.
Isle of Wight National Autistic Society free charity fundraising day raising money for a Sensory Toy Library. 11am-3pm at the West Wight Children’s Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater. Children can take part in Play Rangers, face painting and a craft corner.There are workshops including Circus Skills between 11.30am-1.30pm, Family Zumba, 12noon-1pm and Kids Yoga, 1pm-1.45pm. The day also provides the chance for families affected by autism to meet and raise awareness of the condition within the community.
Ventnor Carnival Queens and Princesses Selection at The Masonic Hall, Ventnor, 2.30pm.
The Taming of the Shrew and Totally Over You by South Wight Youth Theatre at Ryde School Theatre, 2.30pm and 7pm.
Winter Lecture: Isis Burning by Mei Trow at Brading Roman Villa, 4.30pm. Entry £5.
IW Horticultural Association Spring Show at Arreton Community Hall, 6.30pm.
Howard Marks: An Audience with Mr Nice at Hush, Newport, 7.30pm.
Charity Music and Comedy Night, raising funds for the National Austistic Society at The Bugle Coaching Hotel, Yarmouth.
2-3: Baby and Toddler Event with stalls, demonstrations and advice at Cowes Yacht Haven. Family weekend ticket (2 adults and up to 4 children) £5, £2 from every ticket sale goes to Barely Born Appeal.
3: Chale Car Boot Sales start at Chale Recreation Ground, Military Road, Chale. Gates open for sellers to set up 9.30am and 10am for buyers.
The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Nunneys Woods, Shalfleet, SZ 402895, 6 miles, 10am.
The Motor Neurone Disease Association Table Top Sale at Yarmouth Town Hall between 10am-1pm. Books, bric-a-brac, toys and jigsaws are on sale.
IW Traction Engine Club Memorial Ploughing Match at New Wolverton Farm, Atherfield, from 10.30am.
3-28: Wight Woodturners The Art of Exhibition at Newtown Old Town Hall, open Sunday, and Tuesday to Thursday, 2pm-5pm.
4: IW Health Walks, meet at Northwood House small car park, 10.30am; meet at the foyer at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, beginners/improvers, 2pm.
The Isle of Wight Wheelchair User Group Meeting for all NHS Wheelchair users and their carers from 1.30pm till 3.00pm at the Occupational Therapy and Wheelchair Service, St Mary's Hospital. Guest speaker and refreshments will be provided. For further details call 01983 552053.
5: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Chale Village car park, SZ 484778, 5 miles, 10am.
Learn how to make Bunting for Events at St Mary’s Church Hall, Warwick Street, Ryde, 10am to 1pm, costs £14. Call the Carnival Learning Centre on 01983 817280 to book your place.
IW Health Walks, meet at Sandown Library, 10am; meet at Shorwell Shute, opposite the Dell Path Centre, 10.15am; meet at Ryde Seafront outside Super Bowl, 10.30am; meet at Brighstone Library, 1.30pm.
Carisbrooke and West Wight Cat Rescue Association Sale at Yarmouth Town Hall between 10am-3pm. Stalls include, collectables, china, craft gifts, books, household items, bric-a-brac and lots more.
Coffee Break at Havenstreet Community Centre at 10.30am.
Blood Donor Session at Ryde Fire Station, Nicholson Road from 1pm to 3.30pm and 4.30pm to 7pm.
Tea Dance at The IW Community Club, Cowes, 2pm-4pm.
Whist Drive at Ryde Methodist Church Hall, Garfield Road from 2.15pm to 4.30pm.
IW Family History Society Talk: Smuggling on the IW by John Medland at The Riverside Centre, Newport, 7.30pm.
6: IW Health Walks, meet at Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, advanced, 10am; meet at The Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, 10am.
Table Top Sale in aid of Haylands Farm at The King Lud, Ryde, 10am-noon.
Monthly Sky Guide at The Planetarium, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth, 8pm. £3 entry, children free. Call 01983 761555 fro details.
Literary Lunch with Pauline Rowson at Gurnard Pines, 1pm. Tickets £15 to include buffet.
6-9: Enjoy by The Apollo Players at The Apollo Theatre, Newport.
7: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Wroxall car park, SZ 551798, 7 miles, 10am.
IW Health Walks, meet by the bench on Lake Common, 10.30am; meet at Brannon Way car park, Wootton, 2.15pm.
Fundraising sale for Newtown village church funds in Yarmouth Town Hall from 10am-3pm. There will be gifts, books, preserves and bric-a-brac stalls. Donations of good quality (no jumble please) items for sale will be welcomed. They can be left in Newtown church or phone Pauline (01983 759808) to arrange collection.
IW Observatory Open Evening at Watery Lane, Newchurch, 8pm. Free entry but a donation to the Vectis Astronomical Society is appreciated as the members are on hand to help use the equipment.
7-9: The Boyfriend by Bembridge Little Theatre Club at Bembridge Village Hall, plus matinee on Saturday. Tickets on sale in Welcome Store, Lane End, Bembridge, or call 07967 444915 to book. Tickets, £7.
7-30: iWPOY 2010 Earth, Wind, Fire, Water Art Exhibition at Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays.
8: IW Health Walk, meet at Downside Middle School, Newport, 10.30am.
Freshwater Parish Council display of the proposals for the Robert Hooke Memorial Trail at 6pm-7.30pm at the Memorial Hall.
Newport Carnival Queen selection at the Riverside Centre from 6.30pm. Entry forms available now from most Newport schools and some shop retail outlets including The Body Shop, Dragonfly and Tru Wight Newsagents. Candidates must be between 9 and 14 years of age, and everyone is welcome to come along to the event. Disco from 6.45pm, with a raffle and tombola, aadmission £2 for adults and £1 for children.
The Footprint Trust Open Evening at The Parish Hall, Victoria Road, Freshwater at 7pm. New volunteers are welcome and anyone with an interest in burial grounds can contact the Footprint Trust for more details at info@footprint-trust.co.uk or phone 01983 822282.
Beetle Drive at Wootton Methodist Church, 7pm. Admission is £2 in aid of Action for Children.
Newport's 1st (The Old Guard) Scout Group Fundraising Cash Bingo evening at the headquarters building off St John’s Road doors from 7.15pm and eyes down at 7.45pm.
The Wootton Bridge Centre of the British Red Cross Society Whist Drive in the Church Close Club, Wootton at 7.30pm.
Fun Music Quiz, raising funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice at Newport Football Club, 7.30pm.
8-9: The Wizard of Oz by The Island Dance and Theatre Company at Shanklin Theatre. Table seats £7, all other seats £5.50.
8-10: Brighstone Village Art Group exhibition at The Echium Room, Ventnor Botanic Garden, 9.30pm-5pm.
8-30: Parkinson Photographs The Age of Innocence Exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.
9: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Fort Victoria car park, Yarmouth, SZ 338897, 15 miles, 9am.
Spring Fayre at Trinity Theatre, Cowes, 10am.
Coffee Morning at Ryde United Reformed Church, Upton Road with various stalls tomorrow from 10am-11.30am.
1st Seaview Rainbows Coffee Morning at St Peter’s Church Hall, Seaview, from 10am to 11.30am. There will be a raffle and stalls.
Bembridge Evening TG Coffee Morning from 10am-noon in the village hall in aid of Haylands Farm. There will be a raffle and various stalls.
Bembridge Evening TG Coffee Morning from 10am-noon in the village hall in aid of Haylands Farm. There will be a raffle and various stalls.
Northwood Parish Church Coffee Morning, 10am-noon, raffle bring and buy, hand made jewellery.
Shanklin Age Concern Day Centre Spring Fair, 10am-noon at the Regent Street Centre. There will be lots of stalls and a grand raffle and tombola. Admission includes tea or coffee and a hot cross bun.
Coffee Morning and Bring and Buy Sale in St John’s Church, High Park Road, Ryde, 10am-noon.
Coffee Morning and Sale at Niton Village Hall, 10am-noon. Stalls will include home made cakes and preserves, books, chocolate tombola, Easter gifts and a bumper raffle. Entrance of 50p includes coffee and biscuits and all proceeds will go to St. Mary’s Juba Teaching Hospital Link and other Island charities.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Rookley Methodist Church, with a display of eggs and Easter Fair, 10am-4pm.
Craft Fair at St Andrew’s Hall, Cowes, 10am-4pm.
Walk to raise funds for the IW Society for the Blind, from Niton to Blackgang Circular Walk, 3 miles or 7 miles. Cost £3 per person. Meet at Allotment Road, Niton at 10.30am. Ring 01983 522205 or call at Millbrooke House, Carisbrooke Road, Newport for registration form.
Spring Fair at St John’s Church, Carter Street, Sandown tomorrow from 10.30am to 3pm. Stalls, raffle and light lunches will be on sale.
Totland Bay Bowling Club Spring Fayre from 11am-2pm. Stalls include home made cakes, plants, crafts, cards, tombola, books, jewellery and bric-a-brac.
Wightlink Raiders Play-Off Game at Ryde Arena, 6pm.
Fun Quiz with Supper at the Seely Hall, Brook on at 6.30pm–9.30pm, tickets are available (in advance only) on 01983 741528. All profits go to the Hall funds.
9-25: Spring Nature Trail at Bembridge Windmill.
10: Baby Fayre at Rookley Country Park, noon-4pm.
The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at the bottom of South Street, Newport, SZ 502890, 8 miles, 10.30am.
Organised 7½ mile walk setting off from the bottom of South Street by the Cineworld complex at 10.30am to Merstone. There will be an apple stop on the way and participants are advised to bring a packed lunch with them. All are welcome to join in with the regulars and further details are available from Leda by calling 07891 573498.
Sue and John Budd invite you to enjoy their spring garden, 2pm to 5pm. Entrance is by donation in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society. Please leave cars in the village and walk down the lane to 'Byways’ and 'The Homestead’, Daish’s Lane, St Helens.
Cinderella by the Vienna Festival Ballet at Medina Theatre, Newport, 5pm.
11: National Trust Wildzone Easter Lambs and Eggs, meet at the NT Newtown Old Town Hall car park, SZ 423906 at 10am, half a km walk, Wildzone activities are for children aged 5-13 and need to be booked in advance on 01983 741020.
IW Health Walks, meet at Northwood House small car park, 10.30am; meet at the foyer at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, beginners/improvers, 2pm.
Tea Dance with DJ Tony at the Riverside Centre, Newport from 2pm to 5pm, admission is open to all age groups at £2.50 each, to include refreshments.
12: IW Health Walks, meet at Shanklin Railway Station, 10.15am; meet at Ryde Seafront outside Super Bowl, 10.30am.
Tea Dance at The IW Community Club, Cowes, 2pm-4pm.
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People Hearing Aid Maintenance Drop-In Clinic at West Wight Sports Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater, 2pm-4pm. Have your hearing examined with the RNID’s free online check at www.rnid.org.uk/check.
40th Anniversary of the IW Steam Railway: The First Train at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
13: Coffee Morning, raising funds for the Gurkha Welfare Trust at Arreton Community Centre, 10am.
Natural Wight Spring into Action at Fort Victoria car park, near Yarmouth, improving habitats for wild residents, 10am-1pm.
IW Health Walks, meet at Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, advanced, 10am; meet at The Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, 10am.
Sandown Carnival Queens Selection Night at Colonel Bogeys. A fun packed evening with registration at 6pm, judging 6.30pm. Entry conditions are for girls school year 5 and above and living in the PO36 area and able to attend all carnivals this summer. Visit www.sandowncarnival.com for more details.
Ventnor Film Society Screening: The Disappearance of Alice Creed (18) at St Francis Junior School (formerly St Boniface School) in Leeson Road, Ventnor, 7.30pm.
13-14: Blood Donor Sessions at Ryde School, Queen’s Road from 1.30pm to 3.30pm and 4.30pm to 7pm.
13-16: Mikado by Island Savoyards at Shanklin Theatre, 7.45pm nightly, matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm.
14: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Brading Railway Station car park,SZ 609868, 9 miles, 10.30am.
An 8.5 mile walk meeting at Brading Rail Station car park at 10.30am to Alverstone, Kern, Eaglehead Copse and Nunwell. There will be an apple stop and picnic lunch. Further information from Rio Bellgore-Gullit 07800 528626 or rioevina@tiscali.co.uk
Gunville Methodist Church over 50’s meet-and-eat club from 12.15pm at Gunville Methodist Church hall, all welcome. Two-course lunch for £3.50, please book lunch with Debbie on 01983 522429.
IW Health Walks, meet by the bench on Lake Common, 10.30am; meet at Brannon Way car park, Wootton, 2.15pm.
Grand Charity Auction, raising funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice at The Bargeman’s Rest, Newport, 7pm. Entry £5 donation to the Hospice, tickets and item catalogue available from Hospice fundraising on 01983 528989.
Read Vitalise, encouraging reading for those with experience of depression, anxiety and other common mental health problems. At The Lord Louis Library, Newport, 6pm-7.30pm. Full details available from Rachel McKernan on 01983 538012.
IW Observatory Open Evening at Watery Lane, Newchurch, 8pm. Free entry but a donation to the Vectis Astronomical Society is appreciated as the members are on hand to help use the equipment.
14-16: I Remember You, a play by CAODS at Memorial Hall, Freshwater, 7.30pm.
14-20: Five Bembridge Artists Art Exhibition: Wendy Hodges, Peter Jones, Sheila Like, Annie Smith and Verena Sparrow at Quarr Abbey Art Gallery, 10.30am-4.30pm.
15: Springtime Walk from the Garlic Farm, Newchurch at 10.30am. Details from Pam Leigh 01983 403400.
IW Health Walk, meet at Downside Middle School, Newport, 10.30am.
Egg-citing Easter Event, make and take at Lake Green Christian Mission, Percy Road. Drop between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Free admission and free refreshments. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information email info@lakegreenchristianmission.org.uk
Easter Bunny Drive at Arreton Methodist Church, 7pm.
Magic Marine Launch Party, with live music, fashion show, raffle and charity auction in aid of the Island’s Inshore Rescue Stations at Cowes Yacht Haven, from 7pm.
Horse Race Night at the Lions Centre starting at 7pm. Proceeds for the staging of Sandown Bay Regatta. Tickets £6 from John on 01983 406956 or Ben 07795 320208.
Isle of Arts: Rich Hall in The Marquee, Ventnor, 7pm-9pm.
Military Whist Drive at Arreton Community Centre, 7.30pm.
The Great Hospice Frock Exchange at IW Pearl, Military Road, Brighstone, 7.30pm-10pm.
Open Mic Comedy at Quay Arts, Newport, 8pm.
15-16: Tiptoe Through The Tombstones by The Pepperpot Players at Whitwell Village Hall, 7.45pm. Tickets £6, call 01983 731491.
15-17: The Isle of Arts festival. Art, music, drama, photography, comedy and literature around Ventnor. Click here for full listing of events.
16: The Ramblers’ Walks, meet at Godshill car park, SZ 530816, 15 miles, 9am.
Shorwell Mammouth Jumble Sale, raising funds for The Earl Mountbatten Hospice at Shorwell Village Hall.
Annual Hot Cross Bun and Coffee Morning in Shanklin Methodist Church hall, 10am-noon. With homemade cakes and pastries, costume jewellery and other items for sale. Everyone welcome, proceeds to the Methodist Church.
First Totland and Freshwater Scouts Table Top Sale at the Scout Hut, Totland Recreation Ground between 10am-2pm. Tables are still available at £3.
Easter Tree Free Family Art Drop-in at The Masonic Hall, Ventnor, 10am-3pm.
Craft Fayre with Island-made craft items at the Newport Parish Church Centre in Town Lane from 10am to 3.30pm. Admission will be free of charge.
Antiques & Accessories Sale at Yarmouth Town Hall between 10am-4pm with a donation being made to the Yarmouth RNLI. For further information contact 01983 884369.
Coffee Morning at Newport Minster from 10.30am to 12.30pm, fundraising venture to support the renewal campaign, all welcome.
Lenten Brunch in Freshwater Memorial Hall between 10.30am-1.30pm. Stalls include Traidcraft, cakes, plants and books. Refreshments and light lunches from 11.30am. Hosts are St James’ Church, Yarmouth and St Swithin’s Church, Thorley.
Space Discovery Day at The Island Planetarium, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth, 10.30am-2pm. Adults £5, children and students under 18, £3 and children under 12 with an adult go free. Two sessions lasting two hours.
Shorwell Mammouth Jumble Sale, raising funds for The Earl Mountbatten Hospice at Shorwell Village Hall, 11am–2pm.
Isle of Arts Celebration of Film: Life on the Riverbank Talk by co-creator Dave Ellison at The Baptist Church, Ventnor, noon.
Spring Fair with a range of stalls, a raffle and refreshments, in aid of the Freshwater lifeboat. At Carisbrooke Church hall in the High Street from noon to 4pm.
Isle of Arts Celebration of Film: Tony Dalton on Ray Harryhausen at The Baptist Church, Ventnor, 2pm.
Jumble Sale, raising funds for Island Motor Neurone Disease at Brading Town Hall, 2pm.
Jumble Sale, proceeds are in aid of a special needs roundabout for the Jenkins Playground in Sandham Grounds at the Methodist Church hall, York Road, Sandown at 2pm.
Jumble Sale to raise funds for Island Motor Neurone disease at Brading town hall tomorrow at 2pm.
Grand Easter Fair in Bonchurch Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm. With stalls including cakes, tombola and books. Cream teas will be served and admission of £1, children free, will include tea/coffee and biscuits.
Roundabout Xchange event at Elim Church on Coppins Bridge from 2pm to 4pm. With fair-trade Easter egg special with pool competitions, clothes exchange and film shows.
Bonchurch Easter Fair in the Church Hall from 2pm to 4pm. Admission of £1 includes refreshments and children are admitted free.
Field of Memories Remembrance Afternoon, raising funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice at School Close Car Park, Newchurch, 2pm-4.30pm.
Isle of Arts: Edward Fox on Trollope in The Marquee, Ventnor, 4.30pm-6pm.
Isle of Arts: Educating Charlie – Mr Dickens Looks Back with Lloyd Lee at The Lake Hotel, Bonchurch, 7.30pm.
Isle of Arts Celebration of Film: Bruce Webb at The Baptist Church, Ventnor, 7.30pm.
Bingo Evening at St Michael’s Church, Swanmore, Ryde at 7.30pm.
Charity Ghost Walk with Island psychics Keith and Kai at The Sandpiper’s Hotel, Freshwater, 7.30pm for 8pm. £10 a person with half the fee being donated to the Freshwater Lifeboats. For further information contact Nicola on 01983 758500.
The Cats Protection League Quiz Night at the High Park Tavern, Elmfield, Ryde at 8pm.
16-17: Isle of Arts Literary Walks with David White. Setting off from East Dene, Bonchurch, around two hours including stops, 10.30am. Ring 01983 853445 to book your place and pay £5 on the day.
Isle of Arts: Tony Trowbridge at work at The Wight Light Gallery, Ventnor.
Isle of Arts: All Day Arts Trail through the Ventnor town.
16-22: The Alfred Paddy Kerr Art Group at Ventnor Botanic Garden, 10am-5pm, Friday, 10am-4.50pm.
17: Victorian and Contemporary Landscape Paintings, Watercolours and Prints Sale by Prof. Robin McInnes OBE at Bembridge Village Hall, 9.30am to 5pm. Robin will also be signing copies of his books about the island throughout the day.
NCT Grand Easter Egg Hunt at Rookley Village Hall, 10am-1.30pm.
Yarmouth Institute Easter Table Top Sale from 10am-3pm. Free entry and tables are still available at £5. Contact 01983 761923.
Wight Lore, The Hamstead Walk with Adrian Searle. Meet at the Recycling Centre car park, next door to the Horse and Groom, Ningwood at 10.30am for a circular walk of around three hours, covering about five and a half miles. The walk is free with donations invited for the Lucie Blackman Trust.
Wight Sole Walk, meet at Shalfleet free CP GR 415895, 7 miles, 10.30am.
Bustival – A Cavalcade of Vintage Vehicles at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
Isle of Arts: Life’s a Beach Talk by Kathryn Ferry at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, 2.30pm.
Isle of Arts: Talk and Recital at The Baptist Church, Ventnor, 2.30pm-4pm.
Isle of Arts: Talk by Crime Writer Pauline Rowson at The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, 4pm.
Isle of Arts: Comedy Live with Hannah George, Robin Buckland, Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Dumbrell and Rich Perry at The Boathouse, The Spyglass Inn, Ventnor, 7pm. Tickets £5.
Isle of Arts: An Audience with Barry Norman at The Marquee, Ventnor, 7pm-9pm.
Isle of Arts: Comedy Live at The Boathouse, Ventnor, 7pm-10pm.
Isle of Arts: the Revenger’s Tragedy at The Baptist Church, Ventnor, 7.30pm-10pm.
18: The Oasis Drop-In Centre celebrates its fourth birthday at Wesley Hall, Freshwater, 10am-noon . All are welcome with fair trade goods for sale, refreshments and good company on offer.
IW Health Walks, meet at Northwood House small car park, 10.30am; meet at the foyer at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, beginners/improvers, 2pm.
Island Storytellers at Cinderalla’s on Shanklin High Street,7.30pm. Club is mainly for adults and older children but as it’s the Easter holidays, younger children age 7+ would be welcome this month. Contact Sue Bailey on 01983 291179 for more information.
18-20: Costume Workshop next to make things for the May Day Parade on Sunday, May 1. The parade has a Wild Wings theme this year. At West Wight Middle School, 10.30am-3pm, free of charge and open to adults and children eight and above (no unaccompanied children under 12). Adults and children who attend will given opportunity to make butterfly costumes, a headdress, wings and body costume pieces. No experience necessary. No need to attend every session. Contact the Carnival Learning Centre to book a place or for more information phone 01983 817288.
19: IW Health Walks, meet at Sandown Library, 10am; meet at Ryde Seafront outside Super Bowl, 10.30am; meet at Brighstone Library, 1.30pm.
Irene Fletcher will be leading a guided walk in Brighstone to look at spring flowers. (Walk is not suitable for children). All events are free but must be booked, contact Irene Fletcher on 01983 759779 or email Irene.fletcher@iow.gov.uk to book your place.
Lent Lunch at The Holy Cross Church, Binstead in aid of the Bishop’s Lent Appeal, from noon to 1.30pm.
Tea Dance at The IW Community Club, Cowes, 2pm-4pm.
Tea at Three with tombola, raffle, various stalls and refreshments. At Lake Methodist Church, 3pm. Proceeds to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Brighstone Royal British Legion Branch Whist Drive at Brighstone Wilberforce Hall, doors open 7pm for a 7.30pm start.
20: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at Godshill car park, SZ 530816, 7 miles, 10am.
IW Health Walks, meet at Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, advanced, 10am; meet at The Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, 10am.
The West Wight Landscape Partnership Family Events at Fort Victoria. Make masks from natural materials, 10am-11.30am. , bug-hunting in Fort Victoria woods, search for creepy-crawlies and mini-beasts, 2pm-3.30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult, activities are free, but places must be booked by calling 01983 759779 or emailing Irene.fletcher@iow.gov.uk.
Local crafts and gifts fair at the Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone 10am-4pm.
Informal Guided Tour at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, no booking required, adults £4, children under 16 free.
Blood Donor Clinic at the Riverside Centre, Newport, 1pm-7pm with a 60 minute break at 3.30pm. Appointments, which are not necessary, can be made if required by calling 08457 711711.
Ventnor Film Society Screening: The Illusionist (PG) at St Francis Junior School (formerly St Boniface School) in Leeson Road, Ventnor, 7.30pm.
Holiday Stargazing Evening at Planetarium, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth, 9pm. Call 01983 761555.
21: Freshwater's weekly Friday Country Market at the Sports Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater, 9am-11.30am selling plants and shrubs, eggs, local honey, cakes, pastries, savouries, preserves and handcrafted gifts.
Newport Country Market will be open at Holyrood Hall, Newport High Street, 9am-noon, and the Farmers’ Market will be in Sts Thomas’s Square, 9am-2pm, both instead of Good Friday.
Natural Wight Pond Pirates! at Seaclose Park, Newport, nature activities for children, 10am-2pm.
40th Anniversary of the IW Steam Railway 'Walk The Lines' Shanklin to Ventnor Walk in association with the IW Ramblers, meet at Shanklin Railway Station, OS 581819, 5 miles, 10.30am. More details are available from 01983 853621.
Ryde East Community Association’s Second-Hand Toy Sale at The Park Centre, Elmfield, Ryde, 1pm-4pm.
IW Health Walks, meet by the bench on Lake Common, 10.30am; meet at Brannon Way car park, Wootton, 2.15pm.
NADFAS Lecture by Jo Walton A Family Affair: Florence and the House of Medici at Medina Theatre, Newport, coffee and bar from 7.15pm, talk at 8pm.
IW Observatory Open Evening at Watery Lane, Newchurch, 8pm. Free entry but a donation to the Vectis Astronomical Society is appreciated as the members are on hand to help use the equipment.
Jenny Eclair at Shanklin Theatre.
21-22: Jazz in the Meadow with headline acts Claire Martin and the James Taylor Quartet on Saturday and DJ Yoda on Sunday. At Ventnor Botanic Garden.
21-25: IW Art Club exhibition at Masonic Hall, Seaview. Thursday, 12.30pm-8pm. Good Friday, 10am-8pm and Saturday to Easter Monday, 10am-4pm).
21-27: Malcolm Winter and Keith Fagan Easter art exhibition at Quarr Abbey Gallery.
22: Children's Easter Workshop at All Saints Church, Gurnard 9.30-11.30am. Four year olds and upwards, crafts with an Easter theme. Opportunity for those who are 11 years and older to perform an Easter play.
Easter Coffee Morning at The Elms Nursing Home, 10am-noon with a raffle, tombola and an Easter Cake competition.
The Ramblers’ Walks, meet at St John’s Railway Station, Ryde, SZ 596919, 8 miles, 10.30am.
IW Health Walks, meet at Downside Middle School, Newport, 10.30am.
Saltrock Cafe Sandcastle Competition, raising funds for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice on Sandown Beach, left of the pier, 11am.
Service of Witness by The Churches Together in Town Square, Ryde next to the Co-operative, at noon.
West Wight Singers of Stainer’s Crucifixion, at All Saints Church, Freshwater, 2pm. This performance takes the place of the three-hour service and will therefore be an act of devotion.
The Wootton Bridge Centre of the British Red Cross Society Whist Drive in the Church Close Club, Wootton, at 7.30pm.
Musical: Jerusalem Joy, directed by the composer Roger Jones in St. Lawrence Parish Church at 8pm. With retiring collection for Water Aid.
22-23: Tiptoe Through The Tombstones by The Pepperpot Players at Niton Village Hall, 7.45pm. Tickets £6, call 01983 731491.
22-24: Bembridge Art Society exhibition at Bembridge Village Hall, 9.30am-5pm.
Ryde Film Festival: Tony Trowbridge Storyboard Artwork at Ryde Castle, take your own pens to help colour-in, noon-6pm.
22-25: Easter Fun and Teddy Bears Outing at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
West Wight Painting Circle art exhibition at Yarmouth Town Hall, 10am-5pm.
22-30: Paul Martin Victorians at the Seaside exhibition at Dimbola Lodge Museum, Freshwater, closed Mondays.
Jonathan Ward Travelling Motionless art exhibition at Quay Arts, Newport, closed Sundays.
23: The Ramblers’ Walks, meet at Shalfleet National Trust car park, SZ 414894, 15 miles, 9am.
The Lions Club of Ventnor Easter Fayre at the Youth Centre, Victoria Street, 10am-4pm. There will be thirty five stalls offering crafts, books, bric-a-brac, plants and Easter gifts and light refreshments will be served.
Sandown Railway Enthusiasts Club Model Railway Show at Brading Town Hall, 10am-5pm. Admission £2, £1 children.
RSPCA Crafts, Collectables and Antique Fair at the Animal Centre, Godshill.
A Hot Cross Bun Coffee Morning in Alverstone Village Hall from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Various stalls and all welcome.
Space Discovery Day at The Island Planetarium, Fort Victoria, Yarmouth, 10.30am-2pm. Adults £5, children and students under 18, £3 and children under 12 with an adult go free. Two sessions lasting two hours.
Fun Afternoon with Easter egg hunt, sports, games, face painting, arts and crafts and raffle, Refreshments will be available at Sandown Youth Centre from 2pm to 4pm.
Ryde Harriers Newport to Ryde 7 Mile Multi-Terrain Race, starting at Newport Guildhall, 3pm.
Yarmouth Carnival Association’s Easter Saturday Duck Race, by the bridge on the River Yar, from 4pm.
Brighstone and District Royal British Legion St Georges Day Themed Dance: Knights and their Ladies, at the Wilberforce Hall. Live band, bring your own drink.Tickets £13 from Reg 01983 740107, non-members welcome, fancy dress optional.
23-24: Children's Easter quiz at the The Apple Farm, Afton Park, Afton, 10am-4pm. Free to enter. Children under the age of 12 can win a small egg if they get all the questions correct.
23-25: IW Spring Garden Show with plants and garden products, Q&A sessions, a variety of exhibitors, food marquee, arena events and live music at Robin Hill Adventure Park, 10am-5pm. Single day 'show only' tickets £7.50 in advance, £8.50 on the day, OAP and disabled 'show only' tickets £7 in advance, £7.50 on the day. Weekend 'Show and Robin Hill attractions' tickets £8.95 in advance, £9.95 on the day. OAP and disabled weekend 'Show and Robin Hill attractions' tickets £7.45 in advance, £7.95 on the day.
23-29: St Lawrence Art Society summer art exhibition The Echium Terrace, Ventnor Botanic Gardens, 10am to 5pm. Admission is free.
24: Easter Event: Spring Lambs at Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall, 10am-4pm.
Easter Egg Hunt at Arreton Old Village.
Easter Bonnet and Egg Throwing Competition at Sea View Yacht Club, Seaview.
Easter Egg-citement at Mottistone Manor Garden, 11am-4pm.
Calbourne Duck Race along a section of the Caul Bourne at Winkle Street, the yellow plastic ducks will be tipped into the water at 11.30am to race. Race ducks can be obtained on the day or before the day at the Sun Inn, Calbourne.
Easter Egg Hunt at Cat’s Protection, Marlborough Road, Ryde, 2pm, with bouncy caslte, games, refreshments and raffle, egg hunt £1.
25: Chale car boot sale at Chale Recreation Ground, Military Road, Chale. Stall holders set up 9.30am, gates open 10am for buyers. Ring 01983 730660 for more information.
Easter Egg-citement at Needles Old Battery, Alum Bay, 10.30am-4pm.
IW Health Walks, meet at Parkhurst Forest car park, Newport, 10.30am; meet at Northwood House small car park, 10.30am; meet at the foyer at West Wight Sports Centre, Freshwater, beginners/improvers, 2pm.
Ryde Harriers West Wight Three Hills Race at West Wight Swimming Pool, Freshwater, starting at noon.
Sandown Regatta Race Night at the Lions Community Centre, Lake, 7pm-10pm. Tickets £6 include a Chinese meal. Take your own drink. All profits to run the 2011 Sandown Bay Regatta. Please phone Roy on 01983 407181 or John 01983 406956 for details or tickets.
25-26: In Praise of Prints at Lynchens Cottage, High Street, Bembridge, 11am-6pm.
26: IW Health Walks, meet at Shanklin Railway Station, 10.15am; meet at Ryde Seafront outside Super Bowl, 10.30am; meet at the United Reform Church at the junction of Upton Road and Corbett Road, 10.30am.
Coffee Morning and Raffle for the blind and partially sighted in the Cloisters, Bembridge, 10am to 11.30am. Everyone is welcome and admission is free, telephone 01983 873905 for details.
Tea Dance at The IW Community Club, Cowes, 2pm-4pm.
27: IW Health Walks, meet at Brookside Health Centre, Freshwater, advanced, 10am; meet at The Pavilion, Vectis Road, East Cowes, 10am.
Local crafts and gifts fair at the Wilberforce Hall, Brighstone 10am-4pm.
Charlotte Hodge Thomas Preview Reception of paintings, prints and cards at Quarr Abbey Art Gallery, 6pm-9pm.
28: The Ramblers’ Walk, meet at St Martin’s car park, Wroxall, SZ 551798, 10 miles, 10.30am.
Bluebell Walk up to Wroxall downs and back to America Woods, leaving St. Martin’s Car Park, Wroxall at 10.30am. Ten-mile route including an apple stop (a short break) plus picnic lunch. More details are available by telephoning 01983 760564.
IW Health Walks, meet by the bench on Lake Common, 10.30am; meet at Brannon Way car park, Wootton, 2.15pm.
Broadlea Primary School Fair supported by Sandown Rotary Club at 2.45pm. Various stalls, games and food. Proceeds in aid of school funds.
Shalfleet C E Primary School "Royal Wedding Day" welcoming school families to the Collective Worship at the beginning of the day. Children will be wearing special "wedding clothes" to school for their "Royal Wedding day" and later on there will be a party.
All Saints' School’s 160th anniversary display opens 3pm-5pm at the school in Freshwater and re-opens from May 3 - May 6. Freshwater and Totland Archive Group members will be present to chat, reminisce over a cup of tea, and hopefully learn more of the history of the school and local villages.
Pelican Racing, Relaxed evening sail, no experience required. 6pm-8pm, £15 for youths aged 7 - 16yrs, £20 adults, all clothing provided. Tel 01983 201581.
Film Screening: The King's Speech (15) at Quay Arts, Newport, 8pm. Tickets £4.
IW Observatory Open Evening at Watery Lane, Newchurch, 8pm. Free entry but a donation to the Vectis Astronomical Society is appreciated as the members are on hand to help use the equipment.
28-30: Charlotte Hodge Thomas art exhibition of paintings, prints and cards at Quarr Abbey Art Gallery, 10.30am-4.30pm.
29: Watch the Royal Wedding on the big screen at St Faith's Apex church in Cowes, from 10am, prize for the best posh hat, display of wedding dresses followed by a street party in the Church grounds. Barbecue, bouncy castle, face painting, game for the children. For further information, call Jill on 01983 295774.
IW Health Walks, meet at Downside Middle School, Newport, 10.30am.
Royal wedding party at Ward House nursing home, Ventnor, 11am-3pm. Family and friends of residents and members of the public welcome. For further information call Wendy Foster, on 01983 854122.
WWW – What Wedding Walk?, starting at Ventnor Eastern Esplanade pumping station at 11.30am. The easier option ends at Bonchurch Inn or the more challenging route ends at Smugglers Haven tea gardens. No charge but donations to charity boxes sited at the Inn and Smugglers Haven cafe would be much appreciated.
Royal Wedding Screening on the Durbar Lawn, Osborne House, East Cowes.
Royal wedding street party including live music, children’s games and tombola at Porchfield and Newtown Village Hall and New Road. Raising funds for raise funds towards computer equipment for a St George’s School pupil, who has cerebral palsy.
Street Party to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton at Alderbury Road, Newport.
Royal Wedding Day Childrens' Street Party, Pier Sqare, Yarmouth around 1.30pm. Party for Yarmouth children up to 12 years old. With entertainment by Mr Alexander’s Travelling Magic Show. Any parent whose child lives in Yarmouth, but does not attend the school, can contact Pat on 01983 756934 or Sue 01983 760108 for an invitation.
Royal Wedding Garden Party, afternoon tea to celebrate the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. With music and dancing, children welcome. At Bevois Farm, Lacey’s Lane, Niton, from 2pm. All guests will be served a glass of bubbly to toast the royal couple. Come dressed for a wedding reception big hats, smart suits and posh frocks, a great excuse to wear your own wedding dress. £5 suggested donation, proceeds to the Barely Born Appeal and Earl Mountbatten Hospice. RSVP to Claire Critchison by April 25, 01983 551688, 07855 022429 or claireleah@orange.net.
Porchfield and Newtown village hall committee Royal Wedding Party. Iin and around the Porchfield and Newtown village hall, 3pm-late. Activities will include bouncy castle, skittles, face painting, races, lucky dip and competitions, treasure hunt, a royal tea party in the afternoon, refreshments and live music. For more information go to www.porchfieldvillagehall.org.uk or contact Kay on 01983 532851.
Royal Wedding picnic, part of Gurnard's May Queen events, at Spencer's Field, Tuttons Hill, Gurnard, from 3pm. Families are welcome to join us for fun and games, bring along a picnic and blanket.
Ningwood and District Residents’ Association (open to all Shalfleet civil parishioners) Afternoon Tea Party to mark the occasion of the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. At Shalfleet School, 3.30pm. The village ladies will bake and serve cakes and sandwiches and similar 1950s style afternoon teatime food and drink. Shalfleet School PTFA will run traditional games and modern face painting.
Seaview and Nettlestone Community Partnership celebration tea for the wedding of Prince William and Katherine at the Northbank Hotel from 4pm. Hats for the ladies and ties for the gents. Tickets £5 each, available from Jacqui’s Dress Shop, or the hotel.
Quay Comedy Club at Quay Arts, Newport, 8pm.
29-30: Bangas and Beer at The Princess Royal, Newport.
30: The Ramblers’ Walks, meet at Ryde Pier Head, catch the 07.45am ferry for train to Arundel, SZ 593936, 15 miles, 7.30am.
Bembridge Vectis TG Annual Charity Coffee Morning, 10am-12.30pm in Bembridge Village Hall. There will be various stalls including plants, cakes and a raffle, refreshments will also be available. Proceeds will go to the IW Blind Society.
Sandown Rotary Club Bric-a-brac and Plant Sale from 10am to 12.30 in St Helens Community Centre in aid of international charities. Entry is 20p.
St John Ambulance Craft Fair at The Parish Centre, Town Lane, Newport, 10am-3.30pm, free admission.
Bluebell Walk, raising funds for the Wight Squirrel Project and the Red Squirrel Trust from Newnham Farm at 10.30am. There will be tea, coffee, cake and a raffle. Walk lasts around two hours. Tickets are £5 and can be bought in advance by ringing Helen on 01983 611003 or Newnham Farm on 01983 882423.
Natural Enterprise Exhibition: The Island’s response to a changing climate at The Minster Church of Sts Thomas, Newport, 11am-4pm.
Real Ale Festival at IW Steam Railway, Havenstreet, 11am-10pm.
Mayfest: live music, maypole dancing, morris dancing and more on Yarmouth Green, 11am to 11pm.
Bembridge Street Fair, 2pm-4.30pm.
The Whippingham Community Association and the Medina Park Residents' Association Garden Party and Fun Day to celebrate the Royal Wedding for Whippingham residents. Doors will be open between 2pm and 5pm, with activities intended to suit all ages. Entrance will be by ticket only and these will be available nearer the time either from Whippingham Post office or from Medina Park on a first come, first served basis. Tickets £1.00 for adults and 50p for under 12s, with under 5s free. Everyone is invited to make or buy a "Wedding Hat" and there will be a prize given for the one the judges like best.
Garden Party to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with bouncy castle, wedding hat competition, wedding photo quiz, live music, craft activities, cream teas at Gunville Methodist Church, 2pm-5.30pm.
Ryde Social Heritage Group’s exhibition on Royalty and Weddings in Ryde at The Heritage and Learning Centre, Ryde Cemetery, West Street, Ryde, from 10am to 4pm. Children’s fancy dress competition on the theme of Royals, Victorians or Weddings will be judged at 2pm with prizes for the best dressed. Guided Cemetery walks throughout the weekend including the new Love and Marriage Trail, trails for children, and art activities for all ages.
Jumble Sale at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake from 2pm in the Church Hall.
Charity Quiz Night, raising funds for the Hampshire and IW Air Ambulance Service at Trinity Theatre, Cowes, 7.30pm. Admission £8 for a table of four.
Barry Cryer at Shanklin Theatre.
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