Community and Events

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
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
2.00pm Afternoon Dance (Monthly 2nd Friday)

Saturday
10am—11am Badminton
6.45pm Community Cinema (Monthly 2nd Saturday)

Luncheon Club
Tuesday 12th May 2026
12 noon to 2.30pm — East Cowes Town Council’s Luncheon Club. Pre-booking required. Held at East Cowes Town Hall. £6 per person. Payment required at the time of booking. To book please call in to the East Side Curve no later than midday on the previous Friday.

RNLI Coffee Morning
Tuesday 12th May 2026
10am to 12 noon — Charity coffee morning to help support our local RNLI. Meet a friend and enjoy a chat and cake. Held at The East Side Curve, East Cowes.

Queen Elizabeth II Community Orchard Day
Saturday 9th May 2026
10.00am to 12 noon — Join us to celebrate the Queen Elizabeth II Community Orchard in Springtime. Chat to us, share your ideas, get involved with a practical task, or make/takeaway an action to support local nature. Held at Jubilee Recreation Ground, York Avenue, East Cowes.

Army Cadet Force (ACF)
Thursday
1900—2100 every Thursday — 6 Troop East Cowes brand-new cadet troop launching soon for young people aged between 12 and 17. Offering fun, structured activities, practical skills, and opportunities for adventure. Located at Holy Cross Primary School, Milford Avenue. Register interest via the QR code or visit https://gcoy.co.uk.

Alzheimer’s Café Charity Coffee Morning
Tuesday 14th April 2026
10.00am to 12 noon — Help support your local Alzheimer’s Café by meeting with friends and enjoying coffee, cake and a good chat. Held at The East Side Curve.

Afternoon Dance
Friday 10th April 2026
2pm to 4pm — Everyone is welcome whether you just tap your feet, sway to the tunes or dance. Tea and cake refreshments available. Held at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, East Cowes. £2 entrance fee.

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
Tuesday 10th March 2026
10am to 12 noon – 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. Venue: The East Side Curve, York Avenue, East Cowes.

East Cowes Youth
Wednesdays
Wednesdays 4-5.30pm from 14th January. January-April 2026 at East Cowes Town hall. First session free then only 50p. Just turn up or email Rblachford@actioniw.org.uk or find us on Facebook. Activities include workshops including magic, art, jewellery making, lego and board games, chill out area, crafts, badminton & pool table, free snacks and drinks.

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 homelibraryservice@iow.gov.uk or telephone 823824

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
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: library@eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk Post: East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, PO32 6RU Phone: 01983 299082 (option 5)

East Cowes Community Library
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm. 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. Books for adults and children to browse and borrow, books to request from stock or library service order, monthly reading, arts and creative writing groups, weekly Rhyme Time, Tots Time, games and puzzles, bus pass applications, printing and copying, free wifi, laptop computer access and charging points, help with enquiries, information and onward support, a comfortable area to read newspapers and relax, a ‘Warm, Welcome and Safe Space’, a cafe area with free coffee, tea, soup & chilled water. For more information go to: www.eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk/community-events/#intro Email: library@eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk Post: East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, PO32 6RU Phone: 01983 299082 (option 5)

Rhyme Time
Wednesdays
Wednesday mornings 10.15am. East Side Curve, East Cowes Community Library. 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 and rhythm activities. Free to attend, no need to book. All welcome! Email: library@eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue, PO32 6RU Phone: 01983 299082 (option 5)

The East Side Curve Senior Moments Afternoon Tea Group
Mondays
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 together, to provide a welcoming space for people with memory problems and other changes in their thinking, company for those who are lonely and a social space for friends and family to meet. It is a time you can leave behind worries and focus on having fun and knowing you are not alone. East Cowes Town Council www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk 01983 299082

The East Side Curve Games Club
Tuesdays
Tuesdays 1.30pm to 3.15pm. 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 refreshments supplied. Bring your neighbour or a friend. East Cowes Town Council www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk 01983 299082

Men’s Art Curve
Tuesdays
Tuesdays from 6pm to 8pm, contact East Cowes Town Council for exact dates. The East Side Curve. Come and join a friendly and relaxed group to experiment and learn about various art materials, drawing techniques and styles. It is FREE so pop in to see us at the East Side Curve for more information or please contact: assistantfacilities@eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk TEL- 01983 299082. Funded by Wight Aid. East Cowes Town Council www.eastcowestowncouncil.gov.uk 01983 299082

Tots Time
Mondays
Monday mornings 10.00am to 12 noon, free drop in sessions. Starts Monday 13th May 2024. The East Side Curve. Fun, informal guided structured play for 0 to 4 year olds. East Cowes Town Council www.eastcowestowncouncil.co.uk 01983 299082

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