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What's on in Forest Side

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

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Trains Running - Book Tickets

Our Havenstreet booking office and station open at 9.30am every day when trains are running.

Wed 22 JulIsle of Wight Steam Railway(4.9mi)

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Parsons Pantry

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

Wed 22 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(1mi)

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The Town Hall

Wednesday 9.45am—12.15pm Short Mat Bowls 4.00pm—5.30pm Youth Club 7.00pm—9.00pm Bingo

Wed 22 Jul10:45East Cowes Community Hub(4mi)

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The East Side Curve

Wednesday 10.15am—10.45am Under 5’s Rhyme Time 3.30pm—4.30pm Storytime (Term time only)

Wed 22 Jul11:15East Cowes Community Hub(4mi)

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Children & Family

Rhyme Time

East Side Curve Wednesday mornings 10.15am About 30 minutes of songs and rhymes. Stay for a chat and choose some books to borrow. Fun, informal and noisy session for babies and toddlers (0 to 5 years). Support your child’s learning development through songs, rhymes...

Wed 22 Jul11:15East Cowes Community Hub(4mi)

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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(1.4mi)

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Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Monthly Meeting

Spotted Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Monthly Meeting on The Riverside Centre's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Wed 22 Jul15:24The Riverside Centre(1.5mi)

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Storytime

East Side Curve Wednesday afternoons 3.30pm Free to attend, no need to book. Come and join us to enjoy an informal story session from 3.30pm to 4.00pm. After stories, there will be some games and activities available if you wish to stay longer. Aimed at 4 to 7 year...

Wed 22 Jul16:30East Cowes Community Hub(4mi)

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Tots Time

Storytime Wednesdays Wednesday afternoons 3.30pm. East Side Curve, East Cowes Community Library. Free to attend, no need to book. Come and join us to enjoy an informal story session from 3.30pm to 4.00pm. After stories, there will be some games and activities available if you wish to stay longer. Aimed at 4 to 7 year olds but all children are welcome! Email: Post: East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, PO32 6RU Phone: (option 5)

Wed 22 Jul16:30East Cowes Community Hub(4mi)

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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(1.5mi)

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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(1.5mi)

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