May Saturday 2nd May - Whitwell Coffee morning Church 10:00 Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell Saturday 16th May - Hope in the darkest night will flow - Quiet Day at Verbum Dei Carisbrooke Saturday 16th May - Starters & Sweets & Bingo Church 12:00:Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell Saturday 23rd May - Niton Coffee Morning Niton Village Hall 10:00 Sunday 24tth May - 'Bless the Island' All-Island Prayer Event planned for the Day of Pentecost Saturday 30th May Solent Swing Band The Cottage, 14:30: Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
June Saturday 13th June - Quiz Whitwell Village Hall 19:00 Whitwell - Email Saturday 20th June - Mid-summer Concert - Andy Church 15:00 at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell Saturday 27th June Andy Hicks Concert Church 15:00 at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
July Saturday 4th July - Confirmation Course at Carisbrooke Priory Monday 13th July - Cowes Concert Band Church 19:45 at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell Saturday 18th July - Quiz - Whitwell Village Hall 19:00 Email Monday 27th July - Flowers/ Craft/ Refreshment 11:00 at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
August Saturday 15th August - Trumps (a variation on Whist) at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
September Saturday 19th September - Quiz at Whitwell Village hall Email Friday 25th September - Harvest Supper at Whitwell C of E. Email
October Saturday 17th October - Cheese & Wine at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell Email Saturday 24th October - Rob & Jill's Charity meal at Whitwell Village Hall Email
November Saturday 21st November - Bingo at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
December Saturday 12th December - Christmas Concert at Ss Mary & Radegund in Whitwell
Ongoing Events All Ongoing Events are now listedHere
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LOCAL VENUE FOR THOMAS LUKE THIS TIME
Thomas Luke, hailed as a trailblazer by Steinway & Sons, has performed in
concert halls across the globe as far afield as Xiamen (China), Leipzig
(Germany) & Fort Worth (Texas, USA). Thomas started his musical journey at
the age of 4 and was warmly encouraged by his Grandfather, the late Colin
Leal, a well known former resident of Havenstreet.
Thomas came to national attention after winning the Keyboard Category of
BBC Young Musician in 2020, and since then, he has enjoyed a successful
career as a concert performer.
In 2024 he launched Many Pianos – a series of layered arrangements for four
or more pianos – and this year he released his debut album titled See Me Now,
reviewed by international online music magazine Interlude as ‘an impressive
debut that leaves one wanting to hear more from this confident and
imaginative musician’.
In dedication to his Grandfather, the concert will include performances of
tracks from Thomas' album, See Me Now, as well as other piano repertoire,
with all proceeds donated to the repairs of St Peter’s Church.
Thomas states: ‘My Granddad was an enthusiastic musician who encouraged
me throughout my early years to pursue my dreams of becoming an
accomplished performer. During his life, he was a well known figure around the
village, where my Grandma still lives. My family's long association with
Havenstreet village means I am very fond of the community and am excited to
help raise funds for St Peter’s Church.'
Sally Exell, Chair of St Peter’s Events Committee, said, ‘We are so excited to
host Thomas’s concert and so grateful to him for giving up his time to help
fundraise. We knew Thomas as a young boy and are proud to see his
Grandfather’s love of music shine through Thomas’s amazing talent’
The concert will take place at All Saint’s Church on Sunday 12th April, doors
open at 2 pm, all welcome.
Tickets are available from HERE
More Information about Thomas
For further information please contact Sally Exell on 07866598843 sally.exell74@btinternet.com
Joseph Shurmer grew up on the Isle of Wight. He is married to Becca. He planned and organised the Lionheart Festival at the IW County Showground.
Come and hear this man of faith tell his story and enjoy a meal at the Brian Gardener Pavilion, Newclose County Cricket Ground, Blackwater Road, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 3BE There is plenty of onsite parking.
Cost of the evening is £30 per person including a two course meal. Those aged 21 and under pay half price £15.
To book your place, email davidreading@hotmail.com or phone 01983 521360
by Friday 17th April.
We are looking for a quantity of chapel chairs
(minimum x24) for our new cafe space at Ryde All Saints.Are any lurking anywhere that we might acquire please?See Details of the work we are doing in Ryde and the café project by Clicking on this Revitalise Image and looking at Pages 49 - 52
Many thanks!
LOUISE COLLINS elsiecollins71@icloud.com
Church Warden
WANTED: "STAR WARS" MEMORABILIA
Do you have any items relating to the "Star Wars" films that you would be willing to loan?
For example light sabers, costumes, masks, sound effects etc?
If so please get in touch with Andy Hough by email: melodrama1957@gmail.com
Report on "Pray the Wight" Wight Church Day of Prayer
on Saturday 28th February
We thank all those involved in, or supporting, the prayer day on Saturday, which was, as many have told us, proved a great blessing. The prayer leaders and worship leaders from across the Island brought anointed worship and significant prayer, which we all really appreciated.
The feedback we have already received was that it was a great day for believers who came from all over the Island joining together to seek the Lord in prayer and worship, and the six hours seem to pass by very quickly. Surely it was another significant time for the spiritual life of the Island.
The attendance was very encouraging throughout the whole day, as people were coming and going from the different regions of the Island we were praying for.
A good number stayed for more than one session. From just the people we know, we noted we had somewhere around 25 - 30 different churches from all across the Island represented throughout the day, but it may have been more, with leaders in prayer and worship from 13 different churches/fellowships.
Amongst the comments, included the appreciation of the variety of ways different people led from the front and how it reflected the rich diversity and unity among us, and also how there were all age groups represented with parents, youth and children all present.
Being February, we had prayed for good weather and while it rained all day Friday and Sunday morning, we thank God that on Saturday in Newport had clear weather.
Mike Parsons at True Vine was so helpful in every respect and we really appreciated his efforts and the church's hospitality.
We are already being asked about our next All-Island prayer event which, at our last Wight Church Network meeting was planned again for the Day of Pentecost 24th May, this time being, 'Bless the Island'.
Every blessing,
Richard & Rajinder
prayer@rydeelim.org
Volunteer Chaplain – Isle of Wight We are looking for a volunteer chaplain to support officers and staff on the Isle of Wight.
The role is based mainly at Newport, with some presence at other stations as needed. The Island has been supported by a chaplain for the past six years, but he has recently stepped back, and we are now looking to find someone to take on this valued role.
The chaplain offers a confidential, non‑judgemental listening ear to officers, staff, and volunteers of all faiths and none. This is a relational, pastoral role, rooted in presence rather than problem‑solving.
And, just to say — if you happen to have a dog, that would be very welcome. The previous chaplain’s dog was much loved by staff.
Information morning planned on the 17th April at Newport police station and anyone interested in the role should get in touch and come along to that morning.
For more information or an informal conversation, please get in touch.
The Rev’d Dom Jones 60127 (my pronouns are: he/him)
| Force Chaplain | Chair, Police Chaplaincy UK |
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Support & Training HQ Netley,
Victoria House, Chaplaincy Office ,
Hamble Lane, Hamble, SO31 4TS
Mob: 07818578986
Office: 02380451666
X: @HantsPoliceChap
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Make 2026 the Year You Welcome a Child into Your Life
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Our support doesn’t stop when your child comes home to live with you. We offer ongoing support, therapeutic services, as well as community connections and friendship.
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As the CMA Vectis Branch Chairman, I was really pleased to have delivered this Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) presentation yesterday, to both services at my home Church - Colwell Baptist Church. 2025 is the 50th Anniversary of the CMA, starting in the USA, onto the UK in 1982 and the Isle of Wight in 2024.
As my good friend and Branch Secretary, Alex Byerley said on our group pages:
"Ross (CMA Vectis branch chairman) delivered his CMA presentation today and absolutely smashed it! I was invited (as branch Secretary) along to represent CMA with him and joined him at his home Church - Colwell Baptist Church. He covered what CMA is, what it stands for, the meaning of the patch, local events, national events and the CMA heritage. A really great delivery and lots of material taken such as the Biker Bibles and Chainlink magazines. Well done mate, a great effort! Hoping for lots more opportunities now that the stabilisers have been taken off! God Bless you all, Alex ‘Saint Bev’ "
As CMA Vectis is a recent and growing addition to the IoW Christian & Motorcycle world, it was a great opportunity to present, update and explain about this Ministry to the Motorcycle world, 'One Heart at a Time'. I covered how people & Churches can join us as Supporters and later Members to help us in our mission. Also good to chat to people afterwards and answer questions.
If you would like us to visit your Church, Motorcycle, Christian or interested Group, please contact me or Alex through this Web Site
Ross Andrew
Chairman
CMA Vectis - Isle of Wight Christian Bikers
Street Pastors are trained Christian volunteers from Island churches who provide a practical, caring, and non-judgemental presence on the streets at night and at events, to help people in need and improve community safety.
Street Pastors serve as “the church in action,” offering tangible assistance like flip-flops, water, or help to get home, and a listening ear or prayer, with the goal of sharing God’s love through their actions and providing a positive influence.
Street Pastors show the love that Jesus has for everyone with a non-threatening uniformed presence.
We regularly attend Island events such the IOW Festival, Cowes Week, Scooter Rally and Some Carnivals
We also run a Safe Space in Newport Bus Station on Friday and Saturday’s nights and this has already reduced the crime rates around the bus station on the nights it is open.
We are already planning this year’s patrols for the IW Festival 2026. Mainland volunteers will be helping us once again and this year our Festival Safe Space will be in a public area which will means potentially a huge footfall with 90,000 people attending the festival. Ways to help
Donate Items – individually wrapped sweets/lollipops, small bottles of water, First Aid Supplies, Hand sanitizer and wipes.
Give financial support towards kit
Host a mainland volunteer
Volunteer with the Street Pastor teams at the festival (you will receive a free staff wristband and parking permit which gives you access to enjoy the festival when not helping out).
Please get in touch if you would like to know more about Street Pastors or to volunteer.
E: suzanne@iowstreetpastors.org.uk
T: 07511163632
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"Revive Newport is nearly 20 years old and is now a Christian charity that represents the Church in Newport to the young people of the town, who have nowhere else to go. We are committed to helping young people living in Newport through life's challenges. We see each person as created by God with unique worth and loved by Him. We want to help enable them to become the best that they can be.
This is done through our twice weekly youth club - Newport Youth Café (NYC), which is attended annually by more than 200 different young people. Our aim is that NYC is a place that they can come to and just be themselves, play pool, do creative activities, and play video games and other activities, but can also do homework and chat about the problems they may be facing. The café supports young people through their time at Secondary School from ages 13 - 17. Our goals are to reduce Anti-social behaviour, tackle loneliness and isolation, improve mental health and improve education standards.
Our youth work team also go out and around Newport Town Centre, 2 - 3 times a week and engage with the young people we meet. We are annually talking to over 1000 young people, checking they are ok, offering support and sometimes defusing situations if things are getting out of hand.
We are currently looking to increase our Volunteer staff, which would enable more engagement with the young people. There are different ways in which you can volunteer. It could be by helping with the tuck shop, manning the door, playing pool or a board game, or by sitting and doing some arts and crafts. If you feel this could be you, then please do get in touch by emailingadmin@revivenewport.org.
If volunteering isn’t for you we would also really value your support by praying for our work and also helping financially which you can do by visiting our websiteat and click on donate. We look forward to hearing from you!"
In the grounds of La Charpenterie, parts of which date back to the 15th Century. Great for all year round breaks; each with Wood Burning Stoves. Pet friendly
Nail cutting, removal of hard skin/corns, Diabetic care, cracked heels, general foot care advice.
Home appointments £32
PLEASE CALL LEANNE - 07552628465
110124
Accredited Counselling Training
on the Isle of Wight
Known as WCTI ( Wight Counselling Training Institute) We are an established counselling training provider in Shalfleet, Near Newport that provides 3 accredited Counselling Qualifications:
An introduction to counselling over 10 weeks
A professional certificate in Counselling over 12 months
A professional diploma in Counselling leading to registration as a counsellor ( 2 years)
We also provide organisations on the island with funded counselling support.
If you would like more information or wish to apply, please do get in touch
Charlotte Collins Co-director Wight Counselling Training Institute Web Site01983 722625
010124
The Greenhouse is a Place of Prayer and Worship. A place of Enounter with God. A Place Where You Can Grow
The Greenhouse Christian Centre is situated between Poole and Bournemouth and just a 20 minute walk to the beach. The Centre holds Led and Silent Retreats, Quiet Days, Healing Services, Art Weeks, Discipleship Training Days and so much more.
Are you lonely and not particularly enjoying facing life on your own? Do you wish God would answer your prayers for a soul mate? Then you should contact Friends1st the off-line Christian friendship and introductory agency who've been introducing Christians to each other since 1999. Click here to find out more.
LOUISE COLLINS 
The attendance was very encouraging throughout the whole day, as people were coming and going from the different regions of the Island we were praying for.
A good number stayed for more than one session. From just the people we know, we noted we had somewhere around 25 - 30 different churches from all across the Island represented throughout the day, but it may have been more, with leaders in prayer and worship from 13 different churches/fellowships.
Amongst the comments, included the appreciation of the variety of ways different people led from the front and how it reflected the rich diversity and unity among us, and also how there were all age groups represented with parents, youth and children all present.
Being February, we had prayed for good weather and while it rained all day Friday and Sunday morning, we thank God that on Saturday in Newport had clear weather.
Mike Parsons at True Vine was so helpful in every respect and we really appreciated his efforts and the church's hospitality.
We are already being asked about our next All-Island prayer event which, at our last Wight Church Network meeting was planned again for the Day of Pentecost 24th May, this time being, 'Bless the Island'.
Every blessing,
Richard & Rajinder
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