What's On!

Events during the coming month.

Summer field trips at the Yaverland, Shanklin, Brook, Ventnor and Yarmouth coastline. - Monday 28 July 2008 to Wednesday 02 September 2009 from 9:00 pm

A programme of field trips to explore the Island's stunning coastal geology and collect fossils. Trips run most weekdays at a variety of locations. See webpage www.dinosaurisle.com/events.aspx for further details. Booking essential for all trips. All walks are on sandy beaches, some steps in places. Please come prepared for the weather on the day, esp bottled water and hats for young children.

Merrydown Sailing Weekend. at the Ryde Rowing Club, Appley Park, Ryde, I.W. PO33 1ND - Saturday 27 September 2008 to Monday 28 September 2009 from 10:00 pm

Handicap Sailing Race.

Womens Day at the Kitbridge Campus Forest Road, Newport - Monday 13 October 2008 to Sunday 23 November 2008 from 9:30 am

SUNDAY 23rd November - Newport Womens Day Taster Sessions: Dolls House Room - Encaustic Art - Foam Mosaics - Knitting - Nail Art - Sugarcraft - Cooking - and many more. Please phone for details - or pick up a brochure from the Library.

JUMBLE SALE at the METHODIST CHURCH HALL REGENT STREET OPPOSITE WOOLWORTHS - Thursday 16 October 2008 from 10:00 am

JUMBLE SALE FOR THE SHANKLIN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

Understanding Genealogy at the Ryde Library - Thursday 16 October 2008 from 10:00 am

Free training event funded through IWC and HLF as part of Ryde Cemetery Restoration Project. The session wil provide an introduction to understanding genealogy and tracing family histories. Registration is essential as places are limited

CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAIR at the Kitbridge Campus, Forest Road, Newport. - Saturday 18 October 2008 to Sunday 23 November 2008 from 11:00 am

SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS GIFT & CRAFT FAIR - Kitbridge Campus. Opportunity to do some Christmas Shopping for individual quality gifts.

POND WARDEN Training at the To be advised on booking - Thursday 23 October 2008 from 9:00 am

Free training to become an Isle of Wight Pond Warden. Pond Wardens look after wildlife ponds in their local communities.

‘Black Widow’, the ghostly thriller by Paul Thain at the Trinity Theatre, Cowes - Thursday 23 October 2008 to Saturday 01 November 2008 from 7:30 pm

This Edwardian ghostly thriller is ideal entertainment for Halloween season. Performances are from Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th October & Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are £5 & £6 with 3 for the price of 2 on the opening night. Tickets available from the Theatre box office open 11am to 2pm daily (not Sunday) from Friday 17th October. Telephone 01983-295229.

NT Guided Walk: The Once & Future Forest at the Meet in public car park in Alverstone road, Apse Heath, next to Borthwood. (SZ 566 843) - Friday 24 October 2008 from 10:30 am

A circular walk around Borthwood to discover the survivors of this ancient woodland and to learn about woodland management. Part of the IW Walking Festival Anniversary Weekend. Dogs welcome on leads.

Walking Festival Celebratory Weekend at the - Friday 24 October 2008 to Monday 27 October 2008 from 10:00 am

Celebrating 10 Years of the Isle fo Wight Walking Festival. A programme of nearly 50 walks over the weekend to suit all abilities.

The Pretty Things @ The Venue at the Venue @ Ryde Theatre - Friday 24 October 2008 to Saturday 25 October 2008 from 8:00 pm

IOWMUSIC are to bring The Pretty Things back to the island for the first time since they played the original 1969 Isle of Wight festival. Having just released their new album 'Balboa Island' which recieved stunning reviews the pretties will play one night only on 24th October 2008 at the Venue in Ryde.IOWMUSIC support bands Martin Newnham and The Denvers.

Night of sweet jazz at the Memorial Hall Freshwater - Friday 24 October 2008 from 8:00 pm

Brigitte Beraha Group Flying Dreams Uk Tour A great night of jazz appearing with Brigitte is JOe Auckland(trumpet/flugelhorn) & Ivo neame(Piano) Bar facilites & raffle Admission only £5.00 Doors open 7.30pm

Wildlife Day at the Holyrood Hall High Street Newport - Saturday 25 October 2008 from 11:00 am

Talks and presentations by various speakers and organisations with interests in all aspects of wildlife. Come and see the bats and the ferrets!

Electric 80s @ The Venue at the Venue @ Ryde Theatre - Saturday 25 October 2008 to Sunday 26 October 2008 from 9:00 pm

25-Electric 80s: Push The Button Visual Impact brings you 80s Cool, the gaming edition with Space Invaders, Pacman and Streetfighter.. Tickets: £6adv/£7 Doors 9pm-2am Age: 18+ only

Nearly New Sale at the Wootton Bridge Community Centre, Brannon Way, Wootton - Saturday 25 October 2008 from 11:30 am

Items for sale: good quality second hand clothes, equipment, toys, books and videos for babies & children. Everyone can buy and/or sell!!

An Evening with Alan Hinks at the Medina Theatre - Sunday 26 October 2008 from 7:30 pm

As part of the Isle of Wight Walking Festival's Celebratory Weekend, mountaineer Alan Hinks will be sharing his experiences incorporating dramatic stills and video clips. Alan is the only Briton to have climbed all 14 of the world's highest peaks. His talks are poignant, humorous, inspiring and entertaining.

Wizard Week at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. - Monday 27 October 2008 to Friday 31 October 2008 from 10:00 am

Spooky fun at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Magician, competitions, treasure hunt, steam train rides and lots more!

FUTURE ENERGY at the West Wight Sports Centre Moa Place, Freshwater PO40 9XH - Monday 27 October 2008 from 11:00 am

Info on reducing fuel bills, free insulation, renewable energy for home and business. Details of grants available.

Researching Historic People at the George Street Centre, George Street, Ryde - Tuesday 28 October 2008 from 6:00 pm

Free training event as part of Ryde Cemetery Restoration Project funded by IWC and HLF. Subject : Researching Historic People and Local Heritage, utilising local resource facilities

Drawing Magic at the Needles Old Battery - Tuesday 28 October 2008 from 10:30 am

Join in the Big Draw with drawing activities for children based on World War II Posters. Materials supplied. Join in anytime between 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Mottistone Manor Garden Family Fun Day at the Mottistone Manor Garden - Wednesday 29 October 2008 from 11:00 am

Join in the fun at Mottistone Manor Garden with a special family day of activities.

FUTURE ENERGY at the Ryde Theatre, Lind Street, PO33 2NL - Wednesday 29 October 2008 from 11:00 am

Info on reducing fuel bills, free insulation, renewable energy for home and business. Details of grants available.

Breathing rainbows Psychic Fayre at the Wave 105 smallbrook stadium. Ashey Road Ryde PO33 3BH - Wednesday 29 October 2008 to Thursday 30 October 2008 from 1:00 pm

Breathing Rainbow Psychic fayre on the 29th and 30th of October 2008 . 1pm till 10 pm. Come and meet International Psychic medium/tarot and Author Lorriane Ash, as well as National Mediums Jenny Maybury and Laura Martin.The Spookswight team will also be there come along for a fun fasninating. expereince.Palm readings, Tarot,fairy cards, and lots more........

FUTURE ENERGY at the Riverside Centre Newport Quay PO30 2QR - Friday 31 October 2008 from 11:00 am

Info on reducing fuel bills, free insulation, renewable energy for home and business. Details of grants available.

Halloween @ The Venue at the Venue @ Ryde Theatre - Friday 31 October 2008 to Saturday 01 November 2008 from 9:00 pm

31-Halloween Party Taking it back to its old school roots, we’re going for a Halloween Party, with live music, prizes for the best fancy dress, silly games and ghoulish drinks!! Tickets:£4 adv/£5 on the door Doors 9pm-2am 18+ only

Blow in the Glow at the Isle of Wight Studio Glass Old Park, St Lawrence, Ventnor PO38 1XR - Friday 31 October 2008 from 10:00 am

A special event will be taking place on Friday 31st Oct 'All Hallows Eve' otherwise known as 'Halloween' BUT it's a secret! Just come along and get 'spooked'.( O.K. we will let you in on it). It is to be called a 'Halloween Blow in the Glow' and we will be making Glass Ghosts and even a glass Pumpkin to celebrate the day !

Ghost Walks at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway - Friday 31 October 2008 to Saturday 01 November 2008 from 6:00 pm

Ghostly happenings at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway...are you brave enough?

Lime House Lizzy @ The Venue at the Venue @ Ryde Theatre - Saturday 01 November 2008 from 7:30 pm

1-Lime House Lizzy Limehouse Lizzy – "Into the Limelight" Tour 2008 Premier tribute act Limehouse Lizzy present a stirring tribute to Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy, and are currently riding the wave of a Thin Lizzy renaissance. 2006 saw them complete their 'Dedication’ tour, a celebration of some of the finest songs in rock history. The tour was a massive success, and culminated in the band being featured in a BBC2 documentary. Doors: 7.30pm Age: 14+ only

Paranormal Investigation at the Brading the Experience - Saturday 01 November 2008 to Sunday 02 November 2008 from 10:00 pm

Brading the Experience, formerly Brading Waxworks, can claim to be one of the oldest townhouses on the Isle of Wight. Join us in this exciting investigation

Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair at the Parish centre Town Lane Newport Isle of Wight - Saturday 01 November 2008 from 10:00 am

Small Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair, with up to 10 dealers. Admission 20p.

Model Railway Exhibition at the Medina Leisure Centre Fairlee Road, Newport - Saturday 01 November 2008 to Sunday 02 November 2008 from 10:00 am

A Model Railway Exhibition with at least 10 working model railways and trade surport, Mainland and island built layouts on display

Linda Gail Lewis Rock'n'Roll show @ The Venue at the Venue @ Ryde Theatre - Sunday 02 November 2008 from 7:30 pm

2-The Linda Gail Lewis Rock’n’Roll Show. Jerry Lee Lewis’s younger sister performs with the islands own Lonesome Valley boys as her backing band in a Rock’n’roll show not to be missed! With Support from The TTS Tickets:£10 adv/£12 on the door Doors: 7.30pm Show @ 8pm Age: 14+ accompanied http://www.lindagaillewis.com/index.php

Sandown Carnival Nov 5th Carnival & Celebrations at the Sandown Town Centre - Wednesday 05 November 2008 from 6:00 pm

Sandown November 5th Carnival & Celebrations is the only one of its type on the island. It includes a magical parade featuring, fire, lanterns, spectacular costumes, amazing floats and bands parading through the town's streets, all lit with thousands of colourful lights. The parade finishes at the pier with music & food and culminates in a spectacular firework finale from the pier. Simply an amazing night!!!

Huge Hospice Quiz at the Lower Hyde - Thursday 06 November 2008 from 6:45 pm

Huge Hospice Quiz - teams of 4 £20. All proceeds to go to Earl Mountbatten Hospice. Now in it's 7th year. To register contact Ian Taylor at Parlex