The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. The group will be meeting via Zoom while we are closed.

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus we wanted to create an informal, sociable group with a shared love of reading. This is an opportunity to discuss and debate a set book for each meeting over a cup of tea, craft beer or even a cocktail!

While we are closed, all you need to do to take part is book a free ticket and we will send you a link to take part on the day using a programme called Zoom. It works best with a laptop/computer but you can also use a tablet or smartphone.

The book for June 2020 is ‘An Equal Music’ by Vikram Seth

Our new weekly Games Lounge is an opportunity to meet like minded people in a relaxing and fun night. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play. Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part. Our bar is open as usual with cocktails, craft beers, fresh coffee and tea and wide range of unusual spirits and soft drinks.

There is no need to book, just turn up on the night!

Every Wednesday 7.30pm – 11pm. 

£2 Entry towards the games fund to build up the games library! 

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

The collective is formed of a group of young writers and performers who meet most Thursday evenings to create, experiment and develop their craft, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration between Ventnor Exchange and champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is a new platform to experiment, explore, and develop your work in a supportive environment.