Leisure Activities

The National Poo Museum was created by Daniel Roberts, Nigel George and Dave Badman from the Eccleston George collective of artists and social entrepreneurs on the Isle of Wight. We launched with “Poo at the Zoo” at Sandown, Isle of Wight on March 25 2016. It was a joint event with Isle of Wight Zoo. This exhibition was open to zoo visitors over the spring and summer 2016. We found a beautiful new site for a permanent exhibition in Sandown, Isle of Wight. It will be open in April 2018.

Anglican Church St John the Baptist, Oakfield with Holy Trinity, Ryde is an Anglican church with an open, friendly atmosphere where all are welcome.

IOW Irish Dance Academy -Irish Dancing classes, Irish Dancing School, Irish Dancers in Brading, Sandown, Isle of Wight. Classes in Irish dancing for ages 0-18 years+, Modern Freestyle Dance classes and Pre-school Dance classes also available. Classes taught by Irish Dance star Róisín Mullins as seen on ITV’s The X-Factor and Sky TV. Contact us for more information or visit www.roisinmullins.co.uk To register please email: roisinmullins@live.co.uk

Gastronomy Cowes will be open from 11am till late, Tuesdays to Sundays from Saturday 17th February 2018. Tacos, quesadillas, steaks, burgers, Thai bass, ribs and our awesome Piri Piri Chicken – just to name a few Plenty of vegan and veggie options also available. Bookings are now open by emailing bookings@gastronomycowes.co.uk

Driftwood Line Dance Club Join us for a friendly social evening in Freshwater. Holding classes for Beginners, improvers and intermediate dancers. Everyone welcome, come along and give us a try. Classes held on a Tuesday at 6pm – 7.30pm and 7.30pm – 9pm (please call for details) (Address is for contact only, not venue)

Fitness for the over 50’s. For more information please contact Lucy on 07561 114 143 or email lucypunch@ymail.com

The Club is situated on the outskirts of Ryde, behind McDonalds and near to Tesco. The facility is the largest indoor club on the island and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Bowls is really the ‘sport for all’. It can be played by people of all ages and abilities, making it the sport for all members of your family to enjoy together. Sport should also be enjoyable; however, to be able to play consistently well requires concentration and practice. Our coaching team offer courses to bowlers of all levels, whether you are a novice or a more advanced bowler, they can give you practical advice and tips on how to improve your game. Bowls also offers the opportunity to meet new people, socialise and create new challenges which boosts both psychological and emotional well being. Please Click Here for Membership Details

For over 15 years, Wootton Bridge Community Centre has been offering the local community a convenient venue for events, occasions and meetings along with providing a location for a range of both adults and children’s activities. Our community centre is run by committee members who pride themselves on helping the community centre to flourish whilst encouraging young and older residents of Wootton Bridge to get involved. The community centre is a fantastic way to get to know the community whether you would like to join the social club or get involved with a group activity such as Zumba. The community centre is available for hire for a range of occasions including exhibitions, receptions, children and family events. We provide Disabled Access too.

All workshops and courses take place at the Community Learning Centre in Westridge in Ryde. PO33 1QS. Maths and English courses take place at a variety of places over the Island.

Matt & Cat review places to eat and drink across the lovely Isle of Wight. Nobody else on the Island has reviewed more, or better! From the most modest of burger vans, pubs and cafés to the grandest hotel restaurants, nothing is beyond our scrutiny. Enjoy our rants and raves – add your own comments, and dispute our conclusions. We’re always interested in what you are eating – or cooking!