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.

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

01decAll DayNHS Give BloodBlood Donation

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

january

23janAll DayNHS Give Blood (Copy)Blood Donation

march

25marAll DayNHS Give Blood (Copy)Blood Donation

The Riverside Centre

4 days 9 hours ago

🍂🔥November is here 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. See below for outfit 😊 Monday 3rd November 🚬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

The Riverside Centre

1 week 4 days ago

Nearly into November 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. See below for outfit 😊 Monday 27th October 🚬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

The Riverside Centre

3 weeks 8 hours ago

Wendy Wu Tours are coming to the Isle of Wight on Wednesday 22nd October (11.00am start time) at The Riverside Centre.

We will be doing travel talks about some incredible destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, India, China and more.

It’s FREE to attend and you can come along by signing up below: mailchi.mp/wendywutours/isleofwight2025

The Riverside Centre

3 weeks 3 days ago

The Isle of Wight Veterans Outreach Support Drop-In takes place on the third Wednesday of every month from 12:00 to 16:00 at The Riverside Centre. We will meet, greet and support you to access what you need. We have a number of delivery partners available to support you, quiet areas, clinical triage, social space & a brew, as well as friendly volunteers to chat to. Who can you see? VOS Volunteers and Staff are on hand in VOS t-shirts to chat and signpost you. VOS Clinical Team – you may be able to see the clinical team for triage.

The Riverside Centre

3 weeks 4 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. See below for outfit 😊 Today (Monday 13th) 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,

The Riverside Centre

4 weeks 8 hours ago

Come along on Monday 13th October at 7:30pm to this fascinating presentation by Francis Quinn, on the now lost pathway from Bonchurch to St Boniface Down before the significant landslide which altered the Island's coastline.

This is the first in a series of monthly talks at The Riverside Centre by the Isle of Wight Society, in which there will be different speakers and interesting topics each month!

The Riverside Centre

4 weeks 1 day ago

Worried about bills?
Want to check you have the right benefits?
Concerned about the cost of living?
Need some support but don't know where to look?

Pop in to 'Winter is Coming' with The Footprint Trust Charity at the Riverside Centre on 16th October, where all of the support you need to get you through the colder months will be in one place.

The Riverside Centre

1 month 1 day 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,

The Riverside Centre

1 month 5 days 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 month 6 days 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.