StoneCrabs' Out on an Island is embarking on a new project, funded by Historic England. We will be exploring Ryde's LGBTQ+ Working Class Histories and uncovering the hidden heritage of Ryde's Union Street and a number of venues there, some of which are no longer present or operate under a different name. Everyone is welcome… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Working Class Histories @ The Department

The second round of Force of Nature sessions start with a meeting at Dimbola Lodge on Wednesday 21st May at 11am. Join us for a look at this unique location, to be inspired by the surrounding nature as well as the collections on display in the house. The next sessions will be held on the… Continue reading Force of Nature @ Dimbola Lodge

Our LGBTQ+ Book Club & Coffee Social will be meeting at One Holyrood in Newport from 10.30am on Sat, 31 May 2025. It’s a relaxed social meeting, so you can come along even if you haven’t read the book but would like to socialise and meet friendly folk. The book club will be meeting in… Continue reading Book Club & Coffee Social @ One Holyrood

Come along to meet a friendly group at our regular LGBTQ+ meet-up, held on the first Saturday of each month. From now on, we will be meeting at the new venue of The Department in Ryde, in the meeting room on the first floor. This is an accessible venue, with a lift to the first… Continue reading June LGBTQ+ Meet-Up @ The Department

Come along to meet a friendly group at our regular LGBTQ+ meet-up, held on the first Saturday of each month. From now on, we will be meeting at the new venue of The Department in Ryde, in the meeting room on the first floor. This is an accessible venue, with a lift to the first… Continue reading July LGBTQ+ Meet-Up @ The Department

 Isle of Wight Pride is being held in Ryde on Saturday 19 July. Out On An Island is having a stall and taking place in the parade. Would you like to take part in the march? Please email any ideas for what we should wear and whether or not you would like to take part… Continue reading Isle of Wight Pride @ Ryde