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Events during the coming week

  • Hospice Charity Cricket Match

    05/07/2009 11:30 am - 05/07/2009 7:30 pm

    Newclose Cricket Ground, Newport

    The Hospice All Stars Eleven v The Newclose Select Eleven. Contact Newclose Cricket Club for tickets and further information. 11.30am-7.30pm match...

  • Welcome Event

    06/07/2009 1:00 pm - 06/07/2009 9:00 pm

    Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport. PO30 3BE

    Two seminars 1.00pm. to 4.00 p.m. with cream tea, and 6.30pm. onwards with a buffet. FREE OF CHARGE! Find out about the benevolent work we do, the...

  • Ryde School Play: Sweeny Todd

    05/07/2009 7:30 pm - 07/07/2009 10:00 pm

    The Venue @ Ryde Theatre

    The rare instance of a musical thriller, Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s chilling, suspenseful, heart-pounding masterpiece of murderous...

  • Jazz Concert

    07/07/2009 2:30 pm - 07/07/2009 4:00 pm

    Ventnor Bandstand

    Deben High School Jazz and String ensembles will be performing jazz and pop numbers, such as Thriller, Play that Funky Music, Soul Bossa nova and...

  • Jazz and Pop Concert

    08/07/2009 8:00 pm - 08/07/2009 9:30 pm

    All Saints Church, Queen's Road

    Deben High School Jazz and String ensembles will be performing jazz and pop numbers, such as Thriller, Play that Funky Music, Soul Bossa nova and...

  • Open-Air Theatre: The Three Musketeers

    08/07/2009 7:00 pm - 08/07/2009

    All for One; One for All! Young D’Artagnan is desperate to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as a Musketeer of the King’s Guard. But are his...

  • BrightMed Roadshow

    07/07/2009 9:30 am - 09/07/2009 4:30 pm

    Newport FC

    Year 12 students thinking of studying medicine at university are invited to apply for a place on the first BrightMed Roadshow, hosted by Brighton...

  • The Stranglers

    09/07/2009 7:30 pm - 09/07/2009 11:30 pm

    The Venue @ Ryde Theatre

    First forming in 1974 the band's straight talking approach gave them the reputation as aggressive and confrontational, with their notoriety later...

  • Arts Blast 2009

    10/07/2009 1:00 pm - 10/07/2009 3:00 pm

    Medina High School

    Face Painting – learn some quick, easy and very effective face painting techniques for your next children’s or dress up party! Martial Arts – a...

  • Jazz Cafe - The Tony Woods Project

    10/07/2009 8:00 pm - 10/07/2009 10:30 pm

    Quay Arts, Sea Street Newport, PO30 5BD

    Jazz Cafe - The Tony Woods Project The Tony Woods Project kicks off its Jazz Services tour at Quay Arts with an eclectic programme of accessible,...

  • Jazz Cafe - Tony Woods

    10/07/2009 8:00 pm - 10/07/2009 11:00 pm

    Quay Arts Cafe Bar 6:30pm onwards

    Jazz Cafe presents the Tony Woods Project, an electronic programme of accessible, folk/jazz/rock/world influenced originals from the new album...

  • Ryde Regatta

    10/07/2009 6:00 pm - 12/07/2009 11:00 pm

    Eastern Gardens

    Friday night Jazz & Blues Music from 7pm Sat: Arts Parade in afternoon, mixed music in evening with the usual massive firework display. Sun:...

  • FOLKStation

    10/07/2009 5:00 pm - 12/07/2009 11:00 pm

    Isle of Wight Steam Railway

    Folk music and dance festival

  • Old King Cole - Live outdoor show

    10/07/2009 7:00 pm - 12/07/2009 10:30 pm

    Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall

    "Will the courageous Cyril defeat the weedy Baron Wadd and win the hand of Princess Daphne? Or will his heroic efforts be thwarted by the...

  • Hipshaker

    11/07/2009 9:00 pm - 12/07/2009 2:00 am

    The Venue @ Ryde Theatre

    Back again with the best 60s club night on the isle. Resident Djs and Guest DJs playing the very best in 60s Soul,funk & R'n'B

  • BOOK, POSTCARD & EPHEMERA FAIR

    12/07/2009 10:00 am - 12/07/2009 3:30 pm

    A Book, Postcard and Ephemera Fair at the Village Hall, High Street, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, on Sunday 12th July 2009, from 10 am to 3.30 pm....

  • The Racecourse Bike Ride

    12/07/2009 7:00 am - 12/07/2009 7:00 pm

    Epsom Downs Racecourse

    The Racecourse Bike Ride is an exciting one day sponsored cycling challenge starting and finishing at Epsom Downs Racecourse and meandering...

  • Sunflower Classic Car Run

    12/07/2009 9:30 am - 12/07/2009 4:00 pm

    Start at Osbourne House 9.30am for a 10am start.

    All models and ages welcome. The 2009 Sunflower Classic Car Run. The route will take you around the Isle of Wight from Osborne House and...

  • Spider Ride & Jumping

    12/07/2009 11:00 am - 12/07/2009 4:00 pm

    Stables in Hulverstone Lane

    Charity Spider Ride with Clear Round Jumping from 11am then Jumping Show from 1pm. In aid of Brooke Hospital and Dogs Trust

  • ZUMBA - Dance Fitness comes to you 5 times a week!

    08/07/2009 6:30 pm - 22/07/2009 7:30 pm

    Carisbrooke High school - Mondays and Wednesdays 6.30pm. Classes in Ryde Tues/Thurs/Friday - see www.freewebs.com/bodysmart for more details or give me a call!

    Dance style fitness class suitable for all ages & levels of fitness, no previous experience needed. Get fit and have fun whilst listening to...

  • sport4kids

    14/06/2009 11:30 am - 26/07/2009 12:00

    Totland Bay Bowling Club The Broadway Totland Bay

    An opportunity for 9-16year olds to try out the game of lawn bowls, all equipment needed will be supplied and there will be two qualified coaches...

  • ART EXHIBITION BY EDNA COATSWORTH

    12/07/2009 2:00 pm - 26/07/2009 5:00 pm

    Newtown Old Town Hall, Newtown PO30 4PA

    The Old Town Hall is hosting an exhibition of figures and still life by local artist Edna Coatsworth. Open 2pm - 5pm SUNDAYS TO THURSDAYS.

  • Nia Classes in Cowes

    01/07/2009 6:00 pm - 29/07/2009 7:00 pm

    St Andrews Community Hall

    Fusion fitness dance class suitable for all ages and abilities.

  • Introduction to Bowls

    24/06/2009 6:30 pm - 16/09/2009 9:30 pm

    Totland Bay Bowling Club The Broadway Totland Bay

    An opportunity to try the game of bowls,free tuition from our coaches,and a warm welcome from our members

  • Tall Ship Experience Day

    23/05/2009 10:00 am - 20/09/2009 5:00 pm

    Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

    Experience a fantastic tall ship sailing day with Red Sky Sailing. Sit back and relax or get involved in the sailing of the ship. Dates are...

  • Island Voices Open Poetry Competition

    08/06/2009 12:00 am - 30/09/2009 12:00 pm

    Submit poems up to 50 lines on any subject to win first prize of £100, with special prizes for poems on the West Wight and to celebrate Tennyson's...

  • ZUMBA Comes to Ryde

    02/03/2009 6:00 pm - 31/12/2010 7:00 pm

    Various - see the description

    Mondays @ 6.30pm Zumba (Carisbrooke High School) Combination of fitness and dance moves to a mix of Latin and international music. A fun class ...

  • Fun and Fitness in one class!

    09/03/2009 6:00 pm - 31/12/2010 7:00 pm

    Various - see the description

    Mondays @ 6.30pm Zumba (Carisbrooke High School) Combination of fitness and dance moves to a mix of Latin and international music. A fun class ...

VISITING

Upcoming Major Events

  • Towrags Rally

    03/07/2009 - 05/07/2009

    A motorcycle rally in aid of the national association for bikers with a disability plus an Island charity. Stalls, disco & live music, trike & bike show, rideout, hog road, silly games & raffle

  • 1940's Experience

    04/07/2009 - 05/07/2009

    Every year for one weekend in July, Havensteet station takes a trip back in time as it returns to the 1940's to remember the sights and sounds of this historic era. Enter a world of make do and mend, with soldiers on the street and Land Army girls in the driving seats

  • Brading Day

    05/07/2009 - 05/07/2009

    Annual community village fair, including giant car boot and craft fair, entertainment, side shows & refreshments

  • Arts Festival Parade & Ryde Summer Regatta

    11/07/2009 - 11/07/2009

    Over 1000 performers take part in the Island’s largest mixed arts event. This must-see parade has all the excitement and panache of a flamboyant Mardi gras carnival & marks the start of Ryde Arts Festival, an eight-day program of fun-filled activities set at various locations throughout the town. Both events coincide with Ryde Regatta; an annual three-day fun-packed programme of family entertainment, local bands and DJ sessions staged on the seafront

  • FolkStation

    11/07/2009 - 12/07/2009

    Music, song, dance and steam … FolkStation offers three days of timeless folk, blues, and folk-rock set within the perfect arena of Havenstreet Station. Come along each day, or book a pitch for your tent and stay all weekend. To complement your visit there will be a full-service of steam trains throughout the weekend, plus real ale bar and a wide range of refreshments.

  • Sunflower Classic Car Run

    12/07/2009 - 12/07/2009

    The 2009 Sunflower Classic Car Run raises money for the Island’s Hospice. The route will take a convoy of classic cars around the Isle of Wight from Osborne House and past some of our most beautiful views, finishing at Brown’s Café in Sandown for tea & cakes

  • Newport Main Carnival

    18/07/2009 - 18/07/2009

    Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Newport

  • Island Motor Show

    18/07/2009 - 19/07/2009

    This show, which is sponsored by the IW County Press & the IW Dealers’ Association, is designed to showcase all that is new on the Island’s motoring scene. The perfect opportunity to see all the latest models from all the major manufacturers on display in one place. Take time out to browse around the cars on show, chat to the local motor dealers, and settle back for a relaxing steam train ride while you decide which new car to buy!

  • County Show

    18/07/2009 - 19/07/2009

    Learn about the finer details of country life; see livestock, equestrian events & enjoy arena events, folk tent entertainment, trade stands, local talent showcases & farmers market. Look out for the poultry tent & horticultural marquee which both contain prize-winning best in show displays to capture the imagination

  • Freshwater Carnival

    19/07/2009 - 19/07/2009

    Join in with the carnival celebrations throughout Freshwater