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Toddler Group @ Cowes Baptist Church
Mar 19 @ 09:30 – 11:00

Tuesday Toddlers is a friendly and lively group for children and their parents/carers.

They meet in term time from 9.30-11am on Tuesday mornings.

They have a wealth of toys for free play and also have craft activities and song time every week.

Cost £2.00 per family which includes all refreshments (tea, coffee, juice, water, biscuits for adults and children as well as a fruit snack for children).

For more information please contact Judith Compton tel: 07379438633 email: judith@cowesbaptistchurch.org.uk

Classic Boat Display (East Cowes) @ IW Classic Boat Museum
Mar 19 @ 10:00 – 16:00

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)​

Classic Boat Display (West Cowes) @ IW Classic Boat Museum
Mar 19 @ 10:00 – 16:00

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)​

Cooking on a Budget @ Apex Church - Mission Hall
Mar 19 @ 10:00 – 12:00

The Apex are hosting Cooking on a Budget

Ingredients will be provided.

You will also receive:
a friendly, supportive team who run the sessions.
Recipe Cards and helpful ideas.
A Bag of ingredients to take home and make the meal again.

Spaces are limited – booking is essential.

Singabout @ Isle of Wight Community Club
Mar 19 @ 10:30 – 12:30

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

Listening Cafe @ Parkside Pavilion
Mar 19 @ 13:30 – 15:30

Do you ever feel that no one listens to you? Come to the listening cafe, this event is organised by Community Spirited.

 

Come along to Parkside Pavilion and have a drink – it’ll cost you £2.00.

Tea Dance @ Isle of Wight Community Club
Mar 19 @ 13:30 – 16:00

Want something to do on a Tuesday afternoon?

 

The Isle of Wight Community Club hold a Tea Dance every Tuesday in the Lounge Bar.

1.30  –  2.00 pm   Strictly Ballroom

2.00  –  4.00pm   Sequence / Ballroom / Line Dancing etc

Cost £3.00 per person, including tea.

Members / Guests and New Members welcome.

Everyone welcome – £3.00 per person.

Visit the Isle of Wight Community Club to find out more information, or speak to Jacky Phillips on 01983 282115.

Warm Space @ Northwood Village Hall
Mar 19 @ 13:30 – 17:00

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.

Chess @ Cowes Library
Mar 19 @ 14:00 – 17:00

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 @ East Cowes Town Hall
Mar 19 @ 17:00 – 18:00

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.