Community and Events
Town Map
The Town Council invited a local artist to design an attractive town map that would be useful and inviting to residents and visitors alike. East Cowes is a town with much to offer. Please have a look at the map and use it to explore the town.
For useful information about events and services in East Cowes visit https://islefindit.org.uk/loc/east-cowes/
What's On in the Town Hall & The East Side Curve?
The groups and activities below are on every week unless stated otherwise. Other additional bookings for one off event and activities can be made outside these times. Please contact us if you would like to hire our facilities.
The East Side Curve
Monday
10am—12 noon Tots Time
1.30pm—3.30pm Senior Moments Afternoon Tea Group — Weekly
6.30pm—8.30pm Brushstrokes Watercolour Group
Tuesday
10am to 12 noon Charity Coffee Mornings (Monthly 2nd Tuesday)
11am—1pm Creative Writing (Fortnightly)
1.30pm—3.15pm Games Club for Adults — Weekly
4.30pm—5.45pm Reading Group (Monthly 1st Tuesday)
6.00pm—8.00pm Men’s Art Curve
7pm—9.30pm Women’s Institute (Monthly 1st Tuesday)
Wednesday
10.15am—10.45am Under 5’s Rhyme Time
3.30pm—4.30pm Storytime (Term time only)
Thursday
9am—3pm Adult Community Learning (Term time)
7.30pm—9.30pm Osborne Book Club (Monthly 1st Thursday)
Friday
2pm—5pm Careless Solicitors (Twice a month 1st and 3rd Friday)
7.30pm—8.30pm Bingo — Weekly
The Town Hall
Monday
9.30am—12.30pm East Cowes Crafters
2.00pm—3.30pm Line Dancing
Tuesday
10am—11.00am Dance Exercise
2.00pm—4.00pm Alzheimer’s Café (Monthly 1st Tuesday)
7.00pm—9.30pm IOW Canine Association (Training nights)
6.30pm—10.00pm IOW Canine Association (Match nights 3rd Tuesday)
Wednesday
9.45am—12.15pm Short Mat Bowls
1.00pm—3.00pm Xyla Diabetes Prevention Programme (Scheduled dates)
4.00pm—5.30pm Youth Club
7.00pm—9.00pm Bingo
Thursday
2.00pm—4.00pm SingAbout
6.00pm—9.00pm Full Council Meetings (3rd Thursday of the month)
Friday
9.45am—12.15pm Short Mat Bowls
Saturday
10am—11am Badminton
6.45pm Community Cinema (Monthly 2nd Saturday)
Notice Board
RNLI Coffee Morning
RNLI Charity Coffee Morning – East Cowes Join us for a relaxed and friendly charity coffee morning in support of our local RNLI at The East Side Curve, East Cowes. This community event is a great chance to meet friends, enjoy a chat, and indulge in coffee and cake...
Queen Elizabeth II Community Orchard Day
Queen Elizabeth II Community Orchard Day Join us in celebrating the arrival of spring at the Queen Elizabeth II Community Orchard. This special event offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors, learn more about this valued community space, and contribute to its future. 📅...
Army Cadet Force (ACF)
A brand-new **Army Cadet Force (ACF) troop – 6 Troop East Cowes – is launching soon in the town, offering young people aged 12 to 17 an opportunity to develop new skills, build confidence, and take part in a wide range of adventurous activities. The new unit will be...
East Cowes Community Cinema presents
Join Us for Community Cinema: Mr. Burton East Cowes Community Cinema invites you to a screening of Mr. Burton on Saturday 11th April at 18:45 at East Cowes Town Hall. This 12A‑rated film will be shown with subtitles, and tickets are £5 each or £15 for a group...
Alzheimer’s Café Charity Coffee Morning
You’re invited! Join us at The East Side Curve for an Alzheimer’s Café Charity Coffee Morning Tuesday 14th April 2026 10:00am – 12 noon Come along for coffee, cake and a warm, welcoming chat — all while supporting our local Alzheimer’s Café and the amazing work they...
Afternoon Dance
Join us for an Afternoon Dance! Looking for a friendly afternoon out with music, tea and cake? Come along to our Afternoon Dance at East Cowes Town Hall! Friday 10th April 2026 2pm – 4pm £2 entrance fee Tea & cake refreshments included Whether you love to dance,...
Can You Help? — Optio Volunteer Drivers
Can you help? We are looking for car owners who can spare a few hours a month to take elderly and frail residents to much needed appointments. Optio Tel: 01983 522 226 Email: optiovolunteer@actioniw.org.uk
Ability Dogs 4 Young People
Join us in supporting Ability Dogs 4 Young People Pop in for coffee and cake, meet the beautiful dogs in training and find out more about the charity. Tuesday 10th March 2026 10am to 12 noon Venue: The East Side Curve York Avenue, East Cowes
East Cowes Youth
January–April 2026 Just turn up or email Rblachford@actioniw.org.uk or find us on Facebook First session FREE, then only 50p Activities include: Workshops including Magic, Art, Jewellery making Lego and Board Games Chill out area Crafts Badminton & Pool Table Free...
Home Library Service
Books delivered direct to your door. Do you know someone who can’t get to the library anymore? They may be eligible for our FREE home library service. Ask a member of library staff for an application form. For more information visit www.iow.gov.uk/thelibrary Email:...
Children’s Book Bingo Reading Challenge
Scratch your Bingo card to reveal a challenge then hunt down a library book that matches it. Complete 9 challenges to earn a certificate. Then start a different Bingo card and earn another one! Open to all ages and there’s no closing date.
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...
East Cowes Community Library
We are based in the East Side Curve, our community hub beside the Town Hall in York Avenue. Do pop in to see us, use our facilities and meet the staff and volunteers. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 1pm Books for adults and children to browse and borrow...
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...
Senior Moments Afternoon Tea Group
Weekly Monday 1.30pm — 3.30pm Join us at The East Side Curve for a free afternoon of tea, cake, chat and activities. You can play games such as Scrabble, Dominoes, Chess or cards, just sit and chat or join in the craft session. The group’s aim is to bring people...
The East Side Curve Games Club
The East Side Curve Games Club For Adults only If you enjoy playing cards or games such as Scrabble, Chess, Dominoes and Cribbage then come and join us. If you don’t know how to play certain games then our volunteers can show you. It is a free session with...
Men’s Art Curve
Men’s Art Curve The East Side Curve Come and join a friendly and relaxed group to experiment and learn about various art materials, techniques and styles. It is FREE to join but booking is essential due to limited spaces, for more information or to book please...
Tots Time
The East Side Curve Monday mornings 10.00am to 12 noon FREE drop in sessions Fun, informal guided structured play for 0 to 4 year olds. East Cowes Town Council www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk 01983 299082
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Community Cinema
The Community Cinema is run by volunteers. Evening screenings take place on the second Saturday of the month and matinees may take place during school holidays at the Town Hall.
Doors open at 18:45. Tickets £5 each or £15 for a group of 4. Available from The East Side Curve next to the Town Hall Mon-Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm or email clerk@eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk to reserve. Tickets can also be purchased on the day subject to availability.
East Cowes Town Council Community Cinema
Saturday 14th March 2026
Downton Abbey – The Grande Finale
Set in 1930, the Crawley family deal with scandal and financial difficulties as they navigate a new era. A ‘delightful’ movie that completes the Downton series.
Saturday 11th April 2026
Mr Burton
British biographical drama charting the formative years of actor Richard Burton, then Richard Jenkins, and his life-changing bond with teacher Philip Burton. Set in wartime Wales, it follows how mentorship and discipline helped steer a wayward boy toward the stage.
Saturday 9th May 2026
Song Sung Blue
Biographical musical drama that tells the inspiring story of two down-on-their-luck musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band, navigating love and challenges along the way.
Doors open at 6.40pm
£5 per ticket or 4 for £15
EAST COWES TOWN COUNCIL
www.eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk
01983 299082
Volunteers
East Cowes Town Council is very pleased to have a dedicated group of volunteers who regularly help with the library, litter picking and the community cinema. If you would like to volunteer for any of these roles please get in touch.
If you have a particular skill or interest and would like to start a new community group or activity based there we’d love to hear from you.
Tel: 01983 299082 or email clerk@eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk