What’s on at The Riverside Centre

The Riverside Centre is host to a wide range of functions and social events for groups, clubs, organisations and societies of all shapes and sizes, from all across the island.

You can find more information here about events we are hosting. Only events that are open to the general public, or that are ticketed, or are welcoming new members are included here. Please follow the links and contact the individual organisations for more information. Our Facebook page also has a weekly post of all events on that week that are open to the public.

Private events, i.e. workshops, meetings or training days are not listed here.

october

10oct6:30 pm11:00 pmVectis Radio FundraiserA night of music & entertainment

13oct10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

13oct1:00 pm3:00 pmHASAG Coffee MorningCoffee morning - everyone welcome

15oct12:00 pm4:00 pmVeterans Outreach SupportMonthly drop-in

16oct10:00 am1:00 pmThe Footprint Trust: Winter Is ComingFree Help Event

16oct2:30 pm4:30 pmCalligraphy GroupIsle of Wight University for Free Time

20oct10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

27oct10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

30oct2:30 pm4:30 pmCalligraphy GroupIsle of Wight University for Free Time

november

03nov9:30 am4:30 pmVolunteer Management Training CourseGet ready to level up your volunteer management skills with our hands-on training course!

03nov10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

06nov10:00 am12:00 amApplegate Breast Cancer Support GroupDifferent topic of interest discussed every month

08nov6:30 pm11:30 pmStars in Their EyesCharity Show

10nov10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

10nov1:00 pm3:00 pmHASAG Coffee MorningCoffee morning - everyone welcome

12nov10:30 pm12:00 pmOpen Umbrella Cancer Support GroupEveryone welcome, just come along: support for patients, family or friends

13nov2:30 pm4:30 pmCalligraphy GroupIsle of Wight University for Free Time

17nov10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

19nov12:00 pm4:00 pmVeterans Outreach SupportMonthly drop-in

22nov7:00 pm10:00 pmAbility Dogs 4 Young People Charity Barn DanceLive Music from The Caulkheads

24nov10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

27nov2:30 pm4:30 pmCalligraphy GroupIsle of Wight University for Free Time

december

01dec10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

05dec6:30 pm9:00 pmShort Story Writing Competition Award CeremonyHosted by Sight for Wight

08dec10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

08dec1:00 pm3:00 pmHASAG Coffee MorningCoffee morning - everyone welcome

10dec10:30 pm12:00 pmOpen Umbrella Cancer Support GroupEveryone welcome, just come along: support for patients, family or friends

11dec2:30 pm4:30 pmCalligraphy GroupIsle of Wight University for Free Time

15dec10:00 am11:30 amTai ChiWelcoming social group open to all levels

17dec12:00 pm4:00 pmVeterans Outreach SupportMonthly drop-in

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2 days 16 hours ago

Here is Nicole with what’s on this week at The Riverside Centre, these events are open to the public and welcome new members, just follow the links to find out more. If you would like more information on room hire, function rooms and venue hire, call us on 01983 594400. See below for outfit 😊 Today (Monday 6th) we have had our regular Tai Chi session in our Trafalgar room from 10am till 11:30am if you wish to join this welcoming social group next week it is open to all levels, £5 a session and no need to book,

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6 days 17 hours ago

Tuesday 14th October 2025

Little London and The Quay will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 09:30 - 15:30 to allow an engineering survey to be conducted on the bridge.
Cycle and pedestrian access will be unaffected.

Vehicles can access The Riverside Centre via Fairlee > Seaclose (Premier Inn) and along the Quay via Jubilee Stores.

The Riverside Centre

1 week 17 hours ago

The Applegate Breast Cancer Support Group meet at the Riverside Centre, on the first Thursday of every month between 10.00 am – 12.00 pm. The support group consists of a group of women in similar situations who meet on a regular basis to share their concerns. Refreshments are available. Different topic of interest discussed every month. For information contact Mary Seymour on 07814699470 or email mary_tutuila@uwclub.net. Would you like your event featured on our website? Then select the tick box on the booking form and remember to upload any photos or text you would like us to include.

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1 week 1 day ago

Each Thursday between 6-8pm, The Riverside Centre is home to Riverside Club. This is a club for adults with learning disabilities, neurodiversity and other support needs, offering music, dancing and a new offering of food every month. Here is this months menu.

For more information email rblachford@actioniw.org.uk

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1 week 2 days ago

October is just around the corner and here is Nicole with what’s on this week at The Riverside Centre, these events are open to the public and welcome new members, just follow the links to find out more. If you would like more information on room hire, function rooms and venue hire, call us on 01983 594400. Monday 29th September 🚬Smoke Free Island🚭 9.30am - 12.30pm | Staplers Room Free stop smoking and vaping support - smokefreeisland.co.uk/ 🧍🏽‍♂️Tai Chi🧍🏽‍♀️ 10.00am – 11.30am | Trafalgar Room A welcoming social group open to all levels, £5 a session and no need

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1 week 4 days ago

If your community group or charity is looking for a financial boost, a new event is coming to the Riverside Centre, in Newport, designed to help you unlock funding opportunities and bring your amazing ideas to life.

Find out more below ⬇️
iwobserver.co.uk/meet-the-funders-is-coming-to-newport/

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2 weeks 10 hours ago

Healing Streams Revival - Isle of Wight 🔥

Join us this Friday and Saturday at The Riverside Centre, Newport for two powerful days of worship, healing, and revival. A time to experience God’s presence and receive His word for your life. Don’t miss it!

The Riverside Centre

2 weeks 2 days ago

Here is Nicole with what’s on this week at The Riverside Centre, these events are open to the public and welcome new members, just follow the links to find out more. If you would like more information on room hire, function rooms and venue hire, call us on 01983 594400. Monday 22nd September 🚬Smoke Free Island🚭 9.30am - 12.30pm | Staplers Room Free stop smoking and vaping support - smokefreeisland.co.uk/ 🧍🏽‍♂️Tai Chi🧍🏽‍♀️ 10.00am – 11.30am | Trafalgar Room A welcoming social group open to all levels, £5 a session and no need to book, just turn up. For more

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2 weeks 5 days ago

🌟 Stars in Their Eyes is back! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce the return of Stars in Their Eyes, raising money once again for a fantastic cause on the Isle of Wight. Saturday 8th November 2025 Doors open at 6.30pm with the show starting at 7.30pm At The Riverside Centre, Newport. "Stars in Their Eyes," held on the Isle of Wight, is a dazzling celebration of talent and entertainment, bringing together performers of all ages to showcase their vocal skills in a spectacular, community-driven event. The show captivates audiences with its mix of glitz, glamour, and the thrill of

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3 weeks 11 hours ago

Come along to The Riverside Centre this Friday 19th September where experts are actively seeking to buy Antiques & Jewellery, even if it’s damaged or broken. "In our experience, every home has items of value that we would purchase. These items are often overlooked as clutter, items not looked at for years, or items that you have queried the value of but haven’t done anything about." Below is a list of some of the items we buy. The list of items mentioned is by no means exhaustive: Gold & Precious Metals Silver & Silver Plated Items Costume Jewellery Clocks