A StoneCrabs Theatre Company Project
Walk On The Wilde Side of Ryde - 1.4 miles Celebrate Ryde’s LGBT History! Out On An Island volunteers talk about Oscar Wilde's presence in Ryde and Royal photographers Jabez and Hughes. Hear your memories of Oz, now The Velvet Pig as we discuss what it’s like to be Out On The Island. Meet at Ryde… Continue reading Walk on the Wilde side of Ryde!
Join us at Monkton Arts in Ryde as we commemorate World AIDS Day on Sunday December 1 from 11.30am until 1.30pm. This event marks the launch of StoneCrabs’ exciting new three-year initiative Out On An Island - Building Bridges We are delighted to have been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Community Fund to continue… Continue reading Building Bridges Launch Commemorating World Aids Day
Our LGBT+ Book Club & Coffee Social will be meeting at One Hollywood in Newport from 10.30am on Sat, 25 January 2024 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 @ The Toolshed, One Holyrood, Newport
Pop Up Cafe Meet Up at Monkton Arts, Ryde 2 February – 11.30am Join Rainbow Island from 11.30am for a relaxed social with tea, coffee and refreshments. Meet other LGBTQ+ people of all ages on the first Sunday of every month. Admission and refreshments are free but donations are welcome. Monkton Arts is fully accessible… Continue reading Rainbow Island Meet Up @ Monkton Arts, Ryde, Isle of Wight
A Celebration of Love, History and Social Change ‘Out On An Island: Pride In Self, Pride In Place’ is an exhibition to celebrate 20 years of LGBT History Month in the UK, presented by StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island Project. Highlights include: the striking LGBT Memorial Quilt inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, created by the… Continue reading Out on an Island: Pride in Self, Pride in Place @ Quay Arts
Reconnect with Nature: Join StoneCrab’s Force of Nature Project! Remember the joy of long summer days spent outdoors? The feel of the sun on your skin, the rustle of leaves, and the laughter shared with friends? In a world where we often confine ourselves to indoor spaces, StoneCrab’s new initiative, Force of Nature , invites you to… Continue reading Force of Nature @ Boojum and Snark
Book Club & Coffee Social scheduled for February will be held at a different location. Instead of our usual gathering at One Holyrood, we will be meeting at Quay Arts in Newport on Saturday, 22 February 2025, starting at 10.30am It’s a relaxed social meeting, so you can come along even if you haven’t read the book but… Continue reading Book Club & Coffee Social @ Quay Arts, Newport – Change of Venue for February
The second Force of Nature session will be at the Rare Breeds Farm in Alverstone on Wednesday 26 January from 11am to 1pm. Join us for hands-on animal encounters and a tour of the unique location! The event is free; all are welcome! Wellington boots/outdoor shoes and warm coats are recommended. If you would like… Continue reading Force of Nature @ Rare Breeds Farm
Join a friendly group for coffee and an informal, social chat from 11.30am on Sunday, March 2. Please note the change of venue to Quay Arts Cafe for one month only, while the Pride in Self, Pride in Place exhibition is on.
The fourth Force of Nature session will be at Ventnor Botanic Gardens on Wednesday 12th March from 11am to 1pm. Join us for a walk around the unique setting and be inspired by the natural world. All are welcome; please register your interest in advance. Contact on 07793135045 or email the Project Lead, Rebecca Tremain,… Continue reading Force of Nature @ Ventnor Botanic Gardens
The fifth Force of Nature session will meet at Yaverland by the seafront cafe on Wednesday 19th March at 11am. Join us for a meander and a beachcomb, ending at Boojum and Snark for a coffee and a share of artwork inspired by the project. Reconnect with Nature: Join StoneCrab’s Force of Nature Project! Remember… Continue reading Force of Nature @ Yaverland
Our LGBT+ Book Club & Coffee Social will be meeting at One Holyrood in Newport from 10.30am on Sat, 29 March 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, Newport, Isle of Wight
