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What's on in Apes Down

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Apes Down.

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Community

Parsons Pantry

Pop into St Mary's Church for tea/coffee and cake.

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(2.2mi)

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Dance

Seated Dance (Newport)

A gentle, creative dance programme that can help you improve balance, co-ordination, muscle strength, memory and confidence, while making friends and having fun.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Independent Arts(3.2mi)

via Independent Arts

CommunityWellness & Wellbeing

Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Monthly Meeting

Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Monthly Meeting at The Riverside Centre. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 Jul15:24The Riverside Centre(3.4mi)

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Community

Women's Fact-Share Social

A new monthly gathering for women is launching on the Isle of Wight this summer, offering a relaxed and welcoming space to discuss health and wellbeing topics, hear from local experts and enjoy good conversation. The idea behind the project is simple: to create a friendly, non-judgemental space where women can come together to talk openly about health and wellbeing issues that affect everyday life. Many women say they feel overwhelmed by the amount of advice, products and conflicting information available online, particularly around topics such as menopause, supplements, hormones, sleep, nutrition and healthy ageing. Women’s Fact-Share Social aims to cut through some of that noise by bringing local women together with trusted speakers and specialists for informal talks and discussion. The sessions are not intended to be formal workshops or clinical health programmes. Instead, they will provide an opportunity to hear from knowledgeable local professionals, ask questions, share experiences and enjoy conversation in a relaxed social setting. Doors open at 5.30pm, with talks beginning at 6pm and finishing by 7.30pm.

Wed 22 Jul18:30The Riverside Centre(3.4mi)

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Community

The Riverside Centre is attending an event

3 days 18 hours ago THIS WEDNESDAY! Join Us for Our First Women’s Fact-Share Social! Ever wondered whether those everyday movement “hacks” really work? From balancing on one leg while brushing your teeth to squeezing in exercise while the kettle boils, what does the science actually say? Join Katie Clough, Consultant Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, for a relaxed, friendly and completely FREE evening exploring simple, evidence-based ways to move more in daily life. There’ll be practical demonstrations, a Q&A, and plenty of opportunity to chat, ask questions, and connect with others. Wednesday 22 July 2026 Bar open from 5:30pm Talk

Wed 22 Jul18:30The Riverside Centre(3.4mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Wellbeing Café

Please can you book me in for the wellbeing Cafe at 11am this Thursday 14th December

Thu 23 JulIndependent Arts(3.2mi)

via Independent Arts

Children & Family

Seedlings Playgroup at Sandwood

Com and join our parents and toddlers play group. a mixture of play, songs and fun.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Abbeyfield, Avondale(3.1mi)

via Abbeyfield, AvondaleLocal gem

Community

Meet and Make

Independent Arts hasn't given us the full script, but Meet and Make has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Thu 23 Jul14:30Independent Arts(3.2mi)

via Independent Arts

Community

Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Monthly Meeting

Members’ meetings are open to anyone interested in joining, held in the Hunnyhill room at 2pm. An opportunity to meet with other men who have experienced treatment for Prostate Cancer, and their families and friends, as well as Trustees of our Support Group.

Thu 23 Jul15:00The Riverside Centre(3.4mi)

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Community

Calligraphy Group

An ‘Isle of Wight University of Free Time’ run social group for calligraphy enthusiasts of all levels: learn and master this ancient art in a friendly, relaxed group environment hosted at the The Riverside Centre. Our friendly group meets every two weeks on a Thursday, 2.30pm – 4.30pm.

Thu 23 Jul15:30The Riverside Centre(3.4mi)

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Community

Fun Quiz

Run by the Friends of Carisbrooke Church. Book via the Eight Bells .

Thu 23 Jul20:00St Mary's Church(2.2mi)

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Arts & Culture

Friday Afternoon Pottery session

A relaxed afternoon class, there is no formal structure to the session. Those with some experience can come along and work at their own pace and pursue their own ideas.

Fri 24 JulQuay Arts Centre(3.3mi)

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Community

Celebrating 70 years of Abbeyfield at Windermere

Join us to celebrate Abbeyfields 70th Anniversary

Fri 24 Jul14:30Abbeyfield, Avondale(3.1mi)

via Abbeyfield, AvondaleLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Friday Afternoon Pottery session

A relaxed afternoon class, there is no formal structure to the session. Those with some experience can come along and work at their own pace and pursue their own ideas.

Fri 24 Jul14:30Quay Arts Centre(3.3mi)

via Quay Arts CentreLocal gem

Community

Handicraft Group (Socks)

Bring your own knitting project or join in on the morning.

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(2.2mi)

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Community

We Are Your Council

Video: Newport and Carisbrooke from above We Are Your Council About the Council For 34-years the Newport area was without its own council, after local government reorganisation abolished the historic Newport Borough in 1974. However, in 2006 when the Isle of Wight Council declared its intention to levy a local precept in Newport for parish type works, several local people set about seeking the emparishment of the town area. Sufficient petition signatures to emparish the entire area was acquired from residents by August 2006, which the Isle of Wight Council then submitted to Government with their support. In November 2007, the Government announced its agreement and Newport Parish Council (now known as Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council) was established from April 2008, with elections one month later. It was created in 2008 to provide local services that would no longer be provided by the Isle of Wight Council within the parish area, e.g., Christmas lights, hanging baskets and dog bins. Since 2010 it has increasingly taken on extra services that the Isle of Wight Council has decided it can no longer afford to provide, e.g., allotments, public toilets, maintenance of open spaces and recreation grounds, Environment Officer, and road crossing patrols. The parish has councillors elected by the residents every four years. Your parish councillors are here to help and to represent you.

Sun 26 JulThe Pavilion(2.7mi)

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Children & Family

Kids Art

Are you a budding young artist? Then book your place on our monthly kids art sessions led by professional artist, illustrator and educator Lucia Para. There is a different theme and making / drawing activity each session. Colour, crafting, modelling, painting, cutting, sticking, sculpting you name it! All materials are provided and you will be able to take home what you make.

Sun 26 JulQuay Arts Centre(3.3mi)

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Venues with events near Apes Down

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Mary's Church2.2 miles away The Pavilion2.7 miles away

More about Apes Down

Isle of Wight, England

Apes Down is in Isle of Wight, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Apes Down events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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