Come and see the best in Asian Culture in a fun family day out on Sunday 29th July at Arreton Barns. Entry is free and there will be plenty to see and things to do with Asian food, dancing, costumes and entertainment.
The 2018 Isle of Wight Asian Day due to take place on the 29th July 2018 was cancelled due to the weather.
The organisers would like to apologise to all who were inconvenienced.
The next Equals IW July 2018 Committee Meeting details are
Seeds4change Family Therapy Ltd is located in Quay Street, Newport on the same side as the church at the top of Quay Street, High Street End. It is about half way along Quay Street just up and opposite the Island Courts.
Entrance is through the black gates that lead you into a small court yard car park. Take the first door on the right into the building.
This is the same venue as the last Committee Meeting.
Free Car Parking in Quay Street as of 6pm.
Please make every effort to attend as the following meeting will not be until September 2018.
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Equals IW has made progress on several organisational fronts
The Women's Friendship Group membership has been falling so the group are considering a marketing drive after the summer. The issue was raised that having Mardis Gras workshops in a venue restricted to Women, while cost effective, prevents male participation. Also the timing of workshops during the day prevents those in paid work from joining in.
The Men's Friendship Group has been dormant due to work commitments. The committee discussed whether focusing future meetings on a specific activity would increase interest.
Activities are currently being planned for
This is a very brief abstract from the minutes of the meeting.
A copy of the minutes is available on
The May Committee meeting will be held as follows
The venue is on the opposite side to the court about halfway up/down Quay street.
Parking charges apply in Quay Street.
The programmed activities are now complete but work continues so for the latest details please see our Facebook page.
Here is a list of the activities involved with Mardis Gras costumes, there is a cost this year to attending the workshops and limited places.
We have started making costumes for Mardi Gras at Wow. Please anyone who would like to join the parade let Sandra know.
Apologies for the poor display of this table on a mobile phone.
Activity |
DATES AND TIMES |
VENUE |
FEE |
Notes |
Basic Carnival Skills Beginners Level |
Thursday 22 February for 5 sessions 6pm to 9pm |
The Coaching House |
£40 full fee £25 concession fee for Mardi Gras Groups (limit of 2 adults per group) |
Maximum of 12 people on course Limited to 2 places per group (Option to move venue, if necessary, to accommodate a larger group) |
Backpacks and Structures for Carnival Intermediate Level
|
Thursday 19 April for 4 sessions 6pm to 9pm |
The Coaching House |
£50 full fee £30 concession fee for Mardi Gras Groups (limit of 1 adult per group) |
Maximum of 12 people on course Limited to 1 place per group |
Creative Leaders for community group leaders, parent helpers or volunteers - to acquire a variety of skills needed to plan and manage a safe and stress free carnival workshop!
|
Saturday 10 March 10am to 4pm |
Salisbury Gardens Dudley Road Ventnor PO38 1EJ |
£6 only |
Maximum of 20 people on course Limited to 2 places per group |
Major Costumes and Individual pieces For adults and older children, working with visiting carnivalist Ray Mahabir from Sunshine Arts London
|
Half Term week Weds, Thurs, Friday May 30/31/1st/2nd 10 am to 4pm |
Ryde Youth Centre at 97 High Street Ryde 10-4 pm. |
Free of Charge Pay for materials used only |
Space and support to create those show-stopping pieces! You will need to submit your designs and plans at least one week before the workshop. |
For further detaills please contact Sandra Trigg by email at
The committee meeting planned for Thursday 12th April 2018 at the Newport Police Station has been CANCELLED.
Date and Time of Next Meeting and Venue to be announced shortly.
Our Annual General Meeting will be held at the Riverside Centre in Newport (11.30am - 2pm) on Saturday, 24th March 2018.