Leisure Activities

Vectis Radio is the Isle of Wight’s community radio station, ‘for the people, by the people’ and is manned by local volunteers. On November 4th 2017, Vectis Radio went live on FM104.6. The Older and Wiser programme will run the first and third Wednesday of each month at 3pm – 4pm and will inform Islanders about projects and initiatives that are taking place across the Island, together with Age Friendly Island, to enhance the lives of our older residents, presented by James & Judith.

Opening on 25th February 2018 Join us at Slug and Lettuce for any occasion, cocktails and fizz, wine and dine, afternoon tea or just a simple catch up with friends. We can provide the full VIP treatment or leave you to relax with friends in a stunning venue, with plenty of choice for everyone. Take a look at our menus and then reserve a table for you and your friends. You can find us at the bottom of the High Street in Newport, we look forward to seeing you then!

**Reopening March 2018** The Chequers Inn is a country pub in the heart of the Isle of Wight and although it has many modern facilities it still retains its traditional character. The chefs provide good home-cooked food all day, every day. It is very family friendly with lots for children to do. The Chequers Inn is a Free House. It is CAMRA recommended. There are three luxury bed and breakfast rooms.

Ryde Rowing Club is one of the Isle of Wight’s oldest sports clubs having been in continuous existence since 1877, providing facilities for competitive and recreational rowing as well as social facilities. The clubhouse in Appley Park provides boat storage, a training area, changing facilities with showers, licensed bar and function rooms. Throughout the year, the clubhouse hosts a wide variety of social events and is also available to hire for parties, weddings, meetings and conferences. For enquiries regarding joining the Club please click here. Ryde Rowing Club, Appley Lane, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 1ND 01983 614385 ryderc.org carolehewison@btinternet.com Follow: FacebookTwitter@twitter.com/RydeRowing

Cowes Yacht Haven Whether you are looking to berth, store or repair your boat, attend one of the numerous annual boating events or entertain corporate clients in a unique setting, Cowes Yacht Haven has it all. Cowes Yacht Haven not only provides berthing, but also offers an array of on-site services available to its visitors, all located within close proximity of the berths. Our full-service marina offers lift and launch services, boat repairs and storage on-site, and berths are available year-round. Throughout the year, special offers will be available to our customers, so why not sign up to receive regular news and updates to ensure you don’t miss out on our amazing deals? If you have any queries during your stay at Cowes Yacht Haven, our staff are on hand to assist you. We work hard to provide customers with a first class service at value-for-money prices. The marina office is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day). Call now to take advantage of our marina services: (01983) 299975

Basking in the microclimate of The Undercliff, Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight is one of the great gardens of Britain. Our subtropical and exotic plant collection is unrivalled. Plants that should be found in protective glasshouses thrive and naturalise out of doors thanks to our mild climate and sheltered setting. VBG presents landscapes or portraits of ecosystems, showing plants in association with each other as they would be seen in their native, wild environments. This is called landscape immersion. We hope you enjoy this unique and wonderful garden. Click Here for Garden Admission Prices

Patsy is a family entertainer and vocalist specialising in the 50+ age group. Singing general cabaret and songs from the 40s, 50s, 60s plus Country & Western and Old Time Music Hall. Patsy is a female impersonator in the style of Danny La Rue. Not DRAG, not rude or crude.

The Links Trust is a small, non-profit charity with a dedicated volunteer team. We believe in listening to our community and work hard to produce events, outings and activities that the 50+ want to be involved with. We are a busy team, come and visit us on Facebook: The Links Trust. Shopping service every Monday to Newport, this is a popular service enabling independence for all those who want to undertake business in town. Multi drop and pick up service for all town destinations. Assistance with bags, service with a smile! (Leaves Shanklin at 9.30am and returns at 1.30pm) Other activities include: Bingo, Coffee Mornings and Trips & Outings. Our minibus is available on request for all our sessions, ring to reserve a seat or for further details.

The Oddfellows fosters the kind of community spirit that many of us look back on with fondness. It’s a society made up of ordinary people from all walks of life, who help each other where they can and enjoy themselves as much as they can. We run a varied programme of social events from coffee mornings to days out, cards to ten pin bowling.

There are many attractions to Whitwell Railway Station holiday cottages, one of which is the comfort and homely feel of the cottages, professionally converted from the orginal waiting rooms. Whitwell is renowned for its unrivaled beauty, an outstanding holiday destination throughout the year, and our self catering cottages are an increasingly popular choice of holiday accommodation. For Price Tariff & Booking conditions please visit the whitwell station website