dates for your diary

Every Monday - come and join the Monday Group from 2-4pm at Falcon Cross Hall, Shanklin. For silly and sensible board games, colouring (materials provided to give it a try it!), dominos, cards, jigsaws or bring your own craft project or just come along for company and a chat. £2.00 a session including refreshments. For more details call Shanklin Library 717184

Every Monday – Warm Space at Christ Church, The Broadway, Sandown from 11am – 3pm. Warm spaces are heated, safe, friendly, neutral places totally free to use and provide a warm welcome to all, where you can comfortably spend time reading, studying or chatting with others or just enjoy a hot drink and some company.

Every Tuesday – Walk and Talk Sandown. Come rain or shine, join in for a gentle walk and talk along the seafront and back again. Meet outside Sandown Pier at 10.30am. Brought to you by Living Well and Early Help Service. Call 01983 240732 for more information.

Every Wednesday – The South Minibus Social Group go out and discover places across the island. There’s usually a stop off for tea, cake or lunch whilst out exploring. We can pick you up from home. To find out where we are going next and to book a space, please get in touch on 01983 240732 or email reception@lweh.org.uk

Every Thursday – C.A.M.E.O (come and meet each other) Community Café at Caulkheads, Avenue Road, Sandown, from 1pm – 3pm. A friendly space for you to meet new people. Everyone is welcome.

Brought to you by Living Well and Early Help Service

Third Friday every month – C.A.M.E.O (come and meet each other) Community Café at Sandown Library from 10am – 12 noon. A friendly space for you to meet new people and try new things; bingo, colouring, quizzes and games. Bring a friend or come and meet new ones. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday 4th March – Craft Fayre at Brading Youth & Community Centre, High Street from 10am – 2pm. Free parking at rear. Refreshments available from the old school café.

Sunday 5th March – Preloved Indoor Market at Binstead Community Centre, from 1pm – 2.30pm. Preloved sale for everything you need from pregnancy to 5 yrs. lothes, equipment, toys, books and more. Free entry for buyers.

Monday 6th March - Isle of Wight Family History Society open meeting. The history of tuberculosis on the Isle of Wight – talk by Dr Paul Bingham at Arreton Community Hall, Main Road, Arreton. Doors open 2pm talk starts 2:15pm. Members of the Isle of Wight FHS £1; non-members £2. Everyone welcome.

Saturday 11th March – Newchurch Drama Group Spring Quiz at All Saints Church Hall, Newport from 7pm – 10pm. £6 per person. Maximum of 4 in a team. This is a fun, friendly quiz with prizes for the winning team. Raffle on the night but bring your own refreshments. Call 07811 690462 to book your table.

All event information was correct at time of print but could be subject to change at any time.