What’s On

Our choir is a great opportunity to try out all sorts of songs and meet like minded people

Held weekly at the Ventnor Exchange, our new Choir is an informal, fun group open to all ages and abilities who enjoy singing together. Led by one our resident actors Tallulah Smith (ALRA Graduate)  who’ll be helping your explore lots of different styles of music as as sharing lots of tips and exercises to help improve your singing.

The bar will be open for those who wish to arrive early or stay after and have a drink.

Sessions will run from 6pm – 7:15pm

Course Dates:

Wednesdays 12th February

Tuesday 18th Feb (Due to performance on Weds evening)

Wednesday  26th Feb

Wednesday 4th March

(2 weeks off)

Wednesday 25th March

Wednesday 1st April

Wednesday 8th April

Wednesday 15th April

Course Fee: £5.00 per week cash only

For more information please call (01983) 716767 or just turn up on the day! 

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

Want clothing that fits you and expresses your unique style? Say goodbye to fast fashion and start creating your own garments, with the support of fellow sewists and knitters.

Slow Fashion Makers is a monthly get-together to share skills and experiences on the journey to achieving a hand-crafted wardrobe that will be the envy of family and friends.Join us on Saturday 7 March, from 2pm-5pm at the Ventnor Exchange in Church Street, with subsequent sessions held 2pm-5pm on the second Saturday of the month.

Whether you want to try your hand at making a garment for the first time, be more mindful about your fashion choices, or you want support to be more adventurous with your sewing or knitting projects, all are welcome. We have lots of exciting ideas covering everything from fitting adjustments and problem solving, learning new techniques and up-skilling, to refashioning and up-cycling.

If you’d like to get involved, ring Gilly Jenner on 07976 685281 or email gillianjenner@ginjer.co.uk.

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our monthly Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evening we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival, RSPCA, WWF, Heineken and Rapanui as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival. Katy and Mhairi from Ventnor Exchange will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique.

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

The first session will be themed on introductions and sketchbook making.

Second Tuesday of every month. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included. * Apart from March when it will take place on Wednesday the 11th *

Our choir is a great opportunity to try out all sorts of songs and meet like minded people

Held weekly at the Ventnor Exchange, our new Choir is an informal, fun group open to all ages and abilities who enjoy singing together. Led by one our resident actors Tallulah Smith (ALRA Graduate)  who’ll be helping your explore lots of different styles of music as as sharing lots of tips and exercises to help improve your singing.

The bar will be open for those who wish to arrive early or stay after and have a drink.

Sessions will run from 6pm – 7:15pm

Course Dates:

Wednesdays 12th February

Tuesday 18th Feb (Due to performance on Weds evening)

Wednesday  26th Feb

Wednesday 4th March

(2 weeks off)

Wednesday 25th March

Wednesday 1st April

Wednesday 8th April

Wednesday 15th April

Course Fee: £5.00 per week cash only

For more information please call (01983) 716767 or just turn up on the day! 

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

Are you a creative entrepreneur, freelancer or remote worker based on the Isle of Wight? Often working from home or cafes?

Join us on the last Friday of every month as we open up our space, including a dedicated office, to use for free!

Come and try working in Ventnor for the day, meet fellow freelancers/remote workers and join an inspiring conversation with a guest speaker each month.

What happens?

Arrive at 10.30am
Guest Speaker 11–12
Networking & Working from 12-7pm
Bring your laptop, we’ve got free wifi and a dedicated quiet office or more sociable bar area available to work in. Our bar (including coffee/tea) will be open.

A new informal Book Club is starting at the Ventnor Exchange, meeting monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus we wanted to create an informal, socialable 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!

Meeting on the last Friday of the Month. 7.30pm – 9pm

Shaving? Tanning? Over-exercising? Cabbage-souping? Starving? Don’t bother, we’re not. Grab your pals and your biscuits and watch Beach Body Ready!

It’s the season of cutting carbs, hitting it hard at the gym, and shaving everything from the chin down. Summer has rocked up and the media has us thinking about how our bodies aren’t up to scratch and there are companies ready to capitalise on that. We’ve been shamed, dehumanised, and humiliated for how we look and we’ve had enough.

Join The Roaring Girls for a defiantly feel-good show which sticks two fingers up at how the media says you should look.

The Roaring Girls are getting Beach Body Ready. Are you?

“Engaging, funny and inclusive” – The Guardian

“Beach Body Ready is the show the world has been waiting for” – Within Her Words

The Roaring Girls is presented in association with Hull Truck Theatre, Absolutely Cultured, The Pleasance with support from House, In Good Company and Waterside Arts Centre.

The performance is 70 mins with no interval.
Recommended for 14+ due to some strong language

Content Warning: There are some issues discussed that some may find upsetting, such as mentions of mental health issues, particularly related to body image, body dysmorphia and eating disorders.

All performances are relaxed. The house lights will remain on at a low level, sudden sound noises are lowered, and there is a relaxed atmosphere to movement and sound within the auditorium.

Tuesday 28th April 2020
Tickets: £12 (Under 25’s £5) Fringe Friends 2for1

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

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

A fun 6 week course suitable for complete beginners or as a refresher for those with some previous knowledge of the language.

Classes are on a Tuesday evening from 7pm – 8pm for 6 weeks in a social atmosphere, with a bar and beverages available.

All literature supplied, the cost is £30 per course. Limited number of places, booking required.

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

Want clothing that fits you and expresses your unique style? Say goodbye to fast fashion and start creating your own garments, with the support of fellow sewists and knitters.

Slow Fashion Makers is a monthly get-together to share skills and experiences on the journey to achieving a hand-crafted wardrobe that will be the envy of family and friends.Join us on Saturday 7 March, from 2pm-5pm at the Ventnor Exchange in Church Street, with subsequent sessions held 2pm-5pm on the second Saturday of the month.

Whether you want to try your hand at making a garment for the first time, be more mindful about your fashion choices, or you want support to be more adventurous with your sewing or knitting projects, all are welcome. We have lots of exciting ideas covering everything from fitting adjustments and problem solving, learning new techniques and up-skilling, to refashioning and up-cycling.

If you’d like to get involved, ring Gilly Jenner on 07976 685281 or email gillianjenner@ginjer.co.uk.

Channel your creativity and draw together.

Our monthly Drawing Nights are a social gathering bringing together all of those with a love of drawing, spanning all ages and abilities! During these evening we welcome guest artist Katy Rose, a professional illustrator who has worked for clients including Isle of Wight Festival, Bestival, RSPCA, WWF, Heineken and Rapanui as well as being an associate artist of our very own Ventnor Fringe Festival. Katy and Mhairi from Ventnor Exchange will be on hand to set you some fun challenges and help offer advice and feedback on how to improve your technique.

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

The first session will be themed on introductions and sketchbook making.

Second Tuesday of every month. 7.30pm – 9.30pm. £5 with materials included. * Apart from March when it will take place on Wednesday the 11th *

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

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

Are you a creative entrepreneur, freelancer or remote worker based on the Isle of Wight? Often working from home or cafes?

Join us on the last Friday of every month as we open up our space, including a dedicated office, to use for free!

Come and try working in Ventnor for the day, meet fellow freelancers/remote workers and join an inspiring conversation with a guest speaker each month.

What happens?

Arrive at 10.30am
Guest Speaker 11–12
Networking & Working from 12-7pm
Bring your laptop, we’ve got free wifi and a dedicated quiet office or more sociable bar area available to work in. Our bar (including coffee/tea) will be open.

A new informal Book Club is starting at the Ventnor Exchange, meeting monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus we wanted to create an informal, socialable 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!

Meeting on the last Friday of the Month. 7.30pm – 9pm

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

Want clothing that fits you and expresses your unique style? Say goodbye to fast fashion and start creating your own garments, with the support of fellow sewists and knitters.

Slow Fashion Makers is a monthly get-together to share skills and experiences on the journey to achieving a hand-crafted wardrobe that will be the envy of family and friends.Join us on Saturday 7 March, from 2pm-5pm at the Ventnor Exchange in Church Street, with subsequent sessions held 2pm-5pm on the second Saturday of the month.

Whether you want to try your hand at making a garment for the first time, be more mindful about your fashion choices, or you want support to be more adventurous with your sewing or knitting projects, all are welcome. We have lots of exciting ideas covering everything from fitting adjustments and problem solving, learning new techniques and up-skilling, to refashioning and up-cycling.

If you’d like to get involved, ring Gilly Jenner on 07976 685281 or email gillianjenner@ginjer.co.uk.

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. (Except 5th Feb,19th Feb & 18th March when we have shows running on these nights) 

£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.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for music lovers ! Record. Store. Day !

This is the momentous day that collectively independent record shops all over the world celebrate their unique culture and love of all music. Many special edition and rare records are released and can be bought ONLY in store in person. Don’t be shy make sure you get over to Ventnor Exchange to rummage in this year’s limited edition lovelies – list of titles to be announced soon so you can let us know what you’d like. It has been known that fans queue from early in the morning so if you really want a certain title you gotta be in it to win it – absolutely no reservations can be made like in the olden days.

There will also be live music all day and of course our infamous BIG RSD Quiz in the evening, similar to Never Mind The Buzzcocks but with extra glory.

Now y’all don’t be strangers to your local record shop because unlike Amazon we do a little happy dance every time you buy from us and will talk to you for hours about cool bands (you can opt out of this part if you like)

Are you a creative entrepreneur, freelancer or remote worker based on the Isle of Wight? Often working from home or cafes?

Join us on the last Friday of every month as we open up our space, including a dedicated office, to use for free!

Come and try working in Ventnor for the day, meet fellow freelancers/remote workers and join an inspiring conversation with a guest speaker each month.

What happens?

Arrive at 10.30am
Guest Speaker 11–12
Networking & Working from 12-7pm
Bring your laptop, we’ve got free wifi and a dedicated quiet office or more sociable bar area available to work in. Our bar (including coffee/tea) will be open.

A new informal Book Club is starting at the Ventnor Exchange, meeting monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus we wanted to create an informal, socialable 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!

Meeting on the last Friday of the Month. 7.30pm – 9pm

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.

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.

Want clothing that fits you and expresses your unique style? Say goodbye to fast fashion and start creating your own garments, with the support of fellow sewists and knitters.

Slow Fashion Makers is a monthly get-together to share skills and experiences on the journey to achieving a hand-crafted wardrobe that will be the envy of family and friends.Join us on Saturday 7 March, from 2pm-5pm at the Ventnor Exchange in Church Street, with subsequent sessions held 2pm-5pm on the second Saturday of the month.

Whether you want to try your hand at making a garment for the first time, be more mindful about your fashion choices, or you want support to be more adventurous with your sewing or knitting projects, all are welcome. We have lots of exciting ideas covering everything from fitting adjustments and problem solving, learning new techniques and up-skilling, to refashioning and up-cycling.

If you’d like to get involved, ring Gilly Jenner on 07976 685281 or email gillianjenner@ginjer.co.uk.

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.

Are you a creative entrepreneur, freelancer or remote worker based on the Isle of Wight? Often working from home or cafes?

Join us on the last Friday of every month as we open up our space, including a dedicated office, to use for free!

Come and try working in Ventnor for the day, meet fellow freelancers/remote workers and join an inspiring conversation with a guest speaker each month.

What happens?

Arrive at 10.30am
Guest Speaker 11–12
Networking & Working from 12-7pm
Bring your laptop, we’ve got free wifi and a dedicated quiet office or more sociable bar area available to work in. Our bar (including coffee/tea) will be open.

A new informal Book Club is starting at the Ventnor Exchange, meeting monthly to review a new novel of the groups choosing. 

Inspired by the success of the Ventnor Fringe Book Bus we wanted to create an informal, socialable 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!

Meeting on the last Friday of the Month. 7.30pm – 9pm