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The Classic Boat Museum Gallery in East Cowes is open to visitors.
It’s a great day out for all ages with lots to see and do.
Opening Times
Open Tuesdays and Fridays
10am to 4pm
(last entry 3:15pm)
The Classic Boat Museum and Restoration Workshop in West Cowes is open to visitors.
It’s a great day out for all ages with lots to see and do.
Opening Times
Open Tuesdays and Fridays
10am to 4pm
(last entry 3:15pm)
SingAbout is a social singing activity based on recognised music therapy, run by Independent Arts on the Isle of Wight. It can help to improve your memory, breathing, speech, movement and confidence.
It’s a great opportunity to get out and meet people. Refreshments are provided. Everyone welcome.
Singing has been shown to help manage various long term conditions including dementia, cancer, respiratory and coronary illnesses as well as providing a boost to combat depression and other mental illnesses. SingAbout makes you feel good!
They include a variety of music including traditional rounds and rhymes, songs from the shows and musical hall favourites as well as popular music and rock and roll.
They have weekly sessions in towns across the Isle of Wight and are open to all. A voluntary donation is appreciated.
No musical background is necessary so come along and try it!
Carers and family members are welcome to attend.
The group will be run by experienced singing practitioner, Annie O’Bree,
For more information call 822437, email info@independentarts.org.uk or visit independentarts.org.uk
Do you want to make new friends, have a Cup of Tea in a Warm Place?
The Northwood Parish Council are now holding a Warm Space event every Tuesday afternoon in the Northwood Village Hall. They offer free refreshments and snacks plus board games and giant jigsaw.
Come along, everyone welcome.
For all ages, if you’re interested in playing or want to learning, contact Cowes Library for more information.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
East Cowes Library relocated to a side room at the town hall on 1st April 2019. As the Community Hub and Library build is now underway the Library is available in the Town Hall. Feel free to pop in!
OPENING HOURS
Monday 10.00am-1.00pm
Tuesday 5.00-6.00pm
Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm
The Library offers children’s books for browsing and borrowing, adult books can be requested from stock or ordered, monthly reading group (contact the library for more information), bus pass application forms, dog bags available to purchase.
Books, talking books and DVD requests can be made by contacting the Town Hall – contact details above.
Alternatively why not download the Borrowbox app and borrow e-books to read. There is also the RbDigital for newspapers and magazines. Adults and children can log in to their library card account on the IW Council website browse and borrow e-books and audio books. www.iow.gov.uk/Residents/Libraries-Cultural-and-Heritage/Library-Enjoy/eBooks.
A weekly dog social club
Annual membership for the Isle of Wight Canine Association is currently (2023) £8 single: £12 for joint: £3 for junior and £1.50 after 1st October.
Membership runs January to December you will be required to fill in a membership form and pay the subscription fee at your first session. Your class and membership fees go towards the costs of venues, insurance, equipment and special events.
There is a FREE weekly Craft Group on Wednesdays in The East Curve.
Everyone Welcome.
Come along to find out more.
Everyone welcome.
On the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 10am to midday, The Diabetes Group IOW are hosting a Gurnard drop-in/support group for people living with diabetes or anyone who cares for someone living with the condition.
It will be at All Saints’ Church, in Gurnard (in the garden room to the left of the church entrance).
Everyone Welcome.