Event Type : Community

Ventnor Exchange turns 9 this year ! Join us on Saturday the 2nd of December to celebrate.

In keeping with tradition we will be giving away free cups of tea all day. There will be performances from some of the clubs based here, an afternoon DJ session followed by a games evening to honour the different dimensions of Ventnor Exchange.   

12.30pm – 1pm – V. U. L .G.A (Ukulele Club)

1.15pm – 1.45pm – VEX  (Spoken Word Collective)

2pm – 4pm – Vinyl Lionel DJ

7pm onwards – Games evening – bring your favourite board game to share with others or play some of our in house games. 

Free entry and free cups of tea !

The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus this is an informal, sociable group for those with a love of reading. Discuss and debate a set book for each meeting over a cup of tea, craft beer or even a cocktail.

The Book Club meet on the first Saturday of the month – all are welcome!

The Book of the month for November is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barberry

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

Date: Tuesday 5th December

Time: 7pm – 9pm

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Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evenings we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, RSPCA, and Heineken as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival.

Katy will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique. Each fortnight we have a new theme which we post in advance on our social media pages.

The bar is open throughout as normal for drinks and refreshments or for those who would like to watch.

Themes coming up…
31st August – Hand drawn type
14th September – Acrylics
28th September – Mindful Drawing
12th October – Pencils (Colour or Graphite)
26th October – Autumn
9th November – The Clothed Figure with Mhairi
23rd November – Symmetry
7th December – Oils
21st December – It’s Christmas!

Thursdays bi-weekly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included.

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Date: Sunday 10th December

Time: 11am – 2pm 

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A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Join the Island Storytellers for a delightful medley of stories all
connected by the gifts from the song “The Twelve days of Christmas” –
tales about swans, dancers, geese, hens, gold rings and more! Great for
3-103 year olds.

The storytelling is part of Ventnor Community Christmas celebrations
which includes a window spot competition in which people have to find
figures from the song hidden in the windows of local businesses. (entry
forms available from Ventnor Savers)

Free Entry but a donation to Ventnor’s Community Foodbank (food or cash) is welcome !

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

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Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evenings we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, RSPCA, and Heineken as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival.

Katy will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique. Each fortnight we have a new theme which we post in advance on our social media pages.

The bar is open throughout as normal for drinks and refreshments or for those who would like to watch.

Themes coming up…
31st August – Hand drawn type
14th September – Acrylics
28th September – Mindful Drawing
12th October – Pencils (Colour or Graphite)
26th October – Autumn
9th November – The Clothed Figure with Mhairi
23rd November – Symmetry
7th December – Oils
21st December – It’s Christmas!

Thursdays bi-weekly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included.

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Ventnor Exchange’s Beer Tasting Nights are back!

On these evenings we carefully pick a selection of beers which showcase a range of styles relevant to the season. We’ll often bring in some very rare or unusual brews especially for the occasion. It’s a great event if you’ve ever found yourself wanting to try beers of the Beer Bible but been too afraid to give them a try!

We’ve got a selection of very special and rare festive beers for you to try, imported especially for the occasion. Booking is available for tables of two, four or six and includes all beers, cheese boards and snacks. We also encourage everyone to rate each beer to find the session champion !

Spaces are extremely limited so don’t miss out!

Saturday 23rd December 2023 – 8pm – 10pm 
Cost £25pp  18+  (Booking is via our webstore instead of our normal box office as this event is run by our bar)

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A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

BOOK TICKETS

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evenings we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, RSPCA, and Heineken as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival.

Katy will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique. Each fortnight we have a new theme which we post in advance on our social media pages.

The bar is open throughout as normal for drinks and refreshments or for those who would like to watch.

Themes coming up…
31st August – Hand drawn type
14th September – Acrylics
28th September – Mindful Drawing
12th October – Pencils (Colour or Graphite)
26th October – Autumn
9th November – The Clothed Figure with Mhairi
23rd November – Symmetry
7th December – Oils
21st December – It’s Christmas!

Thursdays bi-weekly 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included.

BOOK TICKETS

The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus this is an informal, sociable group for those with a love of reading. Discuss and debate a set book for each meeting over a cup of tea, craft beer or even a cocktail.

The Book Club meet on the first Saturday of the month – all are welcome!

The Book of the month for November is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barberry

Why not treat yourself or someone else to a new course for 2024: Lino Printing with printmaker Katie Stone

Over the 6 sessions participants will design, carve and print an edition of prints while learning about tools, inks and printmaking techniques.

All materials provided and beginners welcome.

Date: Sunday 7th January – Sunday 11th February

Time: 11am – 2pm

BOOK TICKETS

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

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Have you ever wanted to learn British Sign Language but are not sure where to start?

It’s estimated that over 150,000 people use BSL as their primary or preferred language in the UK, and this number includes both Deaf and hearing people who may have learned to sign as part of their work or to communicate better with the Deaf people in their lives. This 10 week beginners course hosted by tutor Laura Jane Walton covers the basics of BSL grammar, introduction to conversations, fingerspelling and signs for a vairety of topics including greetings, colours, numbers, weather, family, animals, and food.

Date: Tuesday 23rd January – Tuesday 26th March 2024

Time: 7pm – 8pm

BOOK TICKETS

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus this is an informal, sociable group for those with a love of reading. Discuss and debate a set book for each meeting over a cup of tea, craft beer or even a cocktail.

The Book Club meet on the first Saturday of the month – all are welcome!

The Book of the month for November is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barberry

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

What will you make? This 2 hour workshop focusses solely on Handrolled Beeswax Candle Making. You will make 5 pairs of beeswax candles (10 in total) of varied seasonal colours.

Two different techniques will be demonstrated, and you will have the opportunity to decorate and finish your creations using natural ribbon and raffia and gorgeous natural dried flowers, sourced from local florists Blossom & Twigs, and/or bee pins. This workshop is a very relaxing and enjoyable activity with friends and family, so come along to try a new craft in a small group.

Workshop Information
PLEASE ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SESSION SO THE WORKSHOP STARTS ON TIME FOR EVERYONE
ChilliWinter have £10m Public Liability Insurance, and risk assess all events thoroughly. Your safety and enjoyment is our priority, with all workshops.
Groups are usually up to 8 people. We expect everyone to be friendly and respectful towards us, and one another.
Young Adults aged 8-15 are welcome, if accompanied by a participating adult, who takes full supervisory responsibility.
If you have any special requirements or additional needs, please contact us – we want everyone to enjoy an inclusive and accessible experience.
Refreshments are not provided as part of the ticket but there is a bar/cafe.
Crafting can be messy – we provide you with an apron to wear. Please wear comfortable ‘old’ clothes and shoes; avoid trailing sleeves, scarves, and long hair.

Date: Tuesday 20th February

Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm

BOOK TICKETS

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm. 

The Ventnor Exchange Book Club is an informal and social group that meet monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus this is an informal, sociable group for those with a love of reading. Discuss and debate a set book for each meeting over a cup of tea, craft beer or even a cocktail.

The Book Club meet on the first Saturday of the month – all are welcome!

The Book of the month for November is The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barberry

A new home for spoken word on the Isle of Wight

Ventnor Exchange Poetry Collective is a space for writers and performers who want to create, experiment and develop their craft in a supportive environment, under guidance from established and celebrated poets.

A collaboration with champion of the Island’s poetry scene King Stammers, this is an informal group that meets fortnightly. You don’t need any experience to take part, just an interest in poetry and the spoken word, and an eagerness to explore your creativity with others.

Throughout the year there will also be opportunities to see performances, attend one off masterclasses and perform.

Our fortnightly Games Afternoon is the perfect way to while away your Sunday and an opportunity to meet new friends and learn new games. 

We’ve got a wide mix of board games, card games, dice and strategy games available to play, and our trusty Games Masters are on hand to help you learn the rules! Groups and individuals are welcome and everyone is encouraged to take part.

We also encourage gamers to bring along their beloved games to share with others if looking for more players !

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 day!

Every other Sunday 1pm – 5pm.