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Our popular Curry & Quiz nights are back! Hosted by the lovable Bobbin Dixon, join us for a socially distanced quiz night with a delicious vegan curry.
10th October

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Friday April 21st
Cafe / Bar open from 18:00
Curry served at 19:00
Quiz starts at 20:00
For teams of 4 OR 6 people

Hosted by the lovable Bobbin Dixon, join us for a quiz night with a delicious vegan curry.

Veg Curry - £8 (includes 1 Poppadom)

SERVING PLATTER
Onion Bhajees, Veg Samosas & Naan Bread
4 person - £10
6 person - £15

Booking is ESSENTIAL! Please call 01983 216978 to book a table and then just pay on the night.

Please let us know if you would like a platter when you ring to book!

Please note - alternative food options will NOT be available on the evening.

CALL 01983 216978
TO BOOK A TABLE

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Friday April 21st Cafe / Bar open from 18:00 Curry served at 19:00Quiz starts at 20:00 For teams of 4 OR 6 people Hosted by the lovable Bobbin Dixon, join us for a quiz night with a delicious vegan curry.

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Crazy Fun Friday Games Afternoon @ Oddfellows

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Crazy Fun Friday Games Afternoon @ Oddfellows

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Games Afternoon
3pm Fridays on Zoom
Enjoy a fun game of Beetle, Zingo (Online Bingo), Poker,
Pontoon or whatever else we find can be adapted to play
online.

Email Maretta.Heap@oddfellows.co.uk for the Zoom link

All our Zoom events are on the same code and can be joined using an ordinary telephone, if you don’t have computer access. – email or give us a ring to find out how you can join in.
There is no need to be lonely in lockdown – Oddfellows is still a friendly society!

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Nature Walk with Dave Fairlamb - Tues 27th October

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Nature Walk with Dave Fairlamb - Tues 27th October

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Join our Wildlife Guide, Dave Fairlamb of Natural Links for an hour and a half of wonderful wildlife in a glorious landscape. Meet at 2.30am at the Meadow Arch next to the car park.

Following government guidelines, group size will be limited and we will always adhere to the current recommended social distancing.

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Home to the Garlic Farm on the Isle of Wight. Growing and cooking tips and advice. Information on planning your visit, Resturant, Farm Shop, Farm Walks, Hoilday Accommodation, Events and Blog.

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Independent Arts is an Isle of Wight charity founded in 1987, using the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social isolation.

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Our creative hub in Newport opens soon...

Message about our service delivery

Since the beginning of March we've been monitoring Public Health advice regarding Coronavirus and responding to changing circumstances.

Please be assured that the Independent Arts team are still here for our supporters and participants and will continue to serve those who are vulnerable and isolated in our community. If you know of someone, or if you, would benefit from weekly contact from someone in our team please do contact us on 01983 822437 or email [email protected] .

We can provide a friendly voice to chat to and can help to link those in need to any services which may benefit them in these trying times.

Creative solutions

Our small team are mainly working remotely from their homes, maintaining regular 'virtual' contact with volunteers and arts practitioners to creatively develop alternative programmes that can support isolated and vulnerable Island residents of all ages.

As experts in tackling social isolation through the arts, we are widening our thoughts to include all residents on the Isle of Wight, who may be reacting to the new circumstances we all find ourselves in.

We will incorporate face-to-face sessions community sessions when safe to do so and in line with government guidance.

Keeping in touch

You can keep up to date with our new, virtual programmes and community support work by checking this site regularly and following our Facebook page.

If you need to speak to one of the team, our office number will be automatically forwarded to a member of the staff by rotation. Simply call us on 01983 822437 during office hours, or contact us via email, or chat to us via live chat, by clicking on the Chat icon bottom right of the website.

Thank you

We recognise that our services are needed now more than ever and we are extremely grateful to our principle funders for their continued support and their encouragement. We are a small local charity working exclusively for the vulnerable residents of the Isle of Wight. You can help us keep going by making a donation - and if you are a UK tax payer, gift aid can be added, which tops up your donation by a further 25%.

Welcome to the Festival of Islesolation

Thanks to funding from Arts Council England, our online Islesolation gallery showcases inspiring work by island artists produced during and since lockdown. Do check it out!
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Anxiety Cafe @ Independent Arts (via Zoom)

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Anxiety Cafe @ Independent Arts (via Zoom)

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Anxiety Café is designed to help those living with anxiety who are ready to take the next step towards improving their social isolation, confidence and gain new skills through creative activity.

Over 16s only. Please call 01983 822437 to book your place.

If you have any queries, please get in contact with us either over email
info@independentarts.org.uk

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Cowes Men’s Shed is open to everyone aged 18 and over not just men!

We have a large carpentry/joinery workshop, a (relatively) sawdust-free break and activity room and a well-equipped kitchen area with an oven, hobs, a microwave, fridge and (most importantly) a kettle.

We also have a spacious garden that contains two polytunnels, raised beds, benches and the occasional red squirrel.

There is no membership fee and we are open five days a week (Mon-Fri) 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Project Leader is available to lend a hand, give guidance (where requested) and to train members on how to use equipment.

Besides woodwork and pottering about in the garden we also have also played host to quilling, knitting, model-making and singing.

Come along to connect, converse and create!

If you don’t fancy doing anything practical – pop in for a chat and a tea or a coffee.

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1Leisure - The Heights, Medina Leisure Centre & Westridge

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1Leisure - The Heights, Medina Leisure Centre & Westridge

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Isle of Wight Council local gyms and Leisure Centre information

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1Leisure is the Isle of Wight's number one place to train, workout and achieve your fitness goals. With three leisure centres in Newport, Sandown and Ryde that can all be used with one membership. Join our community to have fun, get fit and stay fit.

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SingAbout Online - Independent Arts (Via Zoom)

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SingAbout Online - Independent Arts (Via Zoom)

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We have added a zoom SingAbout session on Wednesday afternoons at 2pm.

Joining instructions can be found by emailing info@independentarts.org.uk or call 01983 822437

Sessions are open to all.

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We’re very pleased to announce that Our Place is back!
Hazel, Adam and Mel will be there alongside some of our volunteers to chat, catch up and help with any issues that have arisen over the last few months.
Our Place will take place between 10am and 12 noon on Tuesdays.

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Creative Cafe @ Independent Arts (via Zoom)

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Creative Cafe @ Independent Arts (via Zoom)

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Creative Café is a regular group for older people providing a different and exciting creative activity along with an opportunity to socialise, and learn something new every week.

To book your place, call 01983 822437 or email info@independentarts.org.uk

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Virtual Music & Musing Afternoon @ Oddfellows

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Virtual Music & Musing Afternoon @ Oddfellows

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Join us on Zoom for a song, some music or poetry. Contribute or just listen and enjoy – the choice is yours.

We would love to see you.
Held on Monday’s at 3pm to 4.30pm. Sorry, you have to supply your own cuppa and cake but the chat will be free flowing!

Please contact Maretta.Heap@oddfellows.co.uk for more information.

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Open 10am – 3.30pm Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays.

Caring for someone has an impact on many aspects of your life, health and wellbeing, from money and benefits to being able to get out and about. Carers IW are a small independent charity offering unpaid carers in the community, information and a range of support.

Recognising the pressures of caring, the Carers Support Team offers personalised one-to-one emotional and practical support for all carers. We are based in the quiet Carers Lounge in St Mary’s Hospital at the entrance to Appley & Colwell Ward, this service is open to all adult carers of adults regardless of their funding issues.  Carers will be able to talk in confidence about any issues they are facing and want support with.

For more information contact (01983) 822099 ext 2568

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The Isle of Wight Council Library Service provide a variety of events, activities and more. Loads of great information on their Facebook page!

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Time To Talk is back on October 6th from 2pm.

Would you like to talk to someone about problems you are having with anxiety, depression, your mood or any other pressing issue? Experienced support workers Sarah and Jane will be on hand to listen.

Spaces are limited, book by calling us on 01983 300423 or email hellowow@wightdash.co.uk

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Would you like to get together over Zoom and discuss a book or a TV program? Try out a recipe or take part in a quiz? Well here's your chance. Once a week we will hold a virtual WOW! session starting in half term. We would love to hear your ideas for these sessions, so please do get in touch.

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Call 01983 300423 or email hellowow@wightdash.co.uk to book onto sessions for next week. There are currently spaces available for all sessions.
Thursday Yoga is now fully booked.

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Anxiety Cafe Sessions @ Anxiety Cafe IOW

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Anxiety Cafe Sessions @ Anxiety Cafe IOW

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We are pleased to announce that we are now taking bookings for our small group Anxiety Cafe sessions.
To book your space please telephone 01983 822437, spaces are limited to 6 per session.