Our Place West Wight
Our Place West Wight run volunteer-led community sessions with support from local organisations that offer FREE drop-in chat and support sessions and activities for anyone of any age and in any circumstance. We offer safe environments to access support and advice or simply to chat over a cuppa.
We can signpost you to other groups or organisations too if appropriate.
Call us on 01983 240 722, email help@westwight.org.uk or find us on Instagram or Facebook to find out more.
Mondays – Totland:
2pm-3:30pm
Christ Church, Alum Bay New Road, Totland, PO39 0ES
Meet other members of your community for hot drinks, cake and chat. Want information advice and support? We have the following organisations available frequently as below:
| Organisation * links lead to external sites * | Who | When |
| Community Connector | Adam | Weekly |
| Police Community Support Officer | Steven | Monthly – dates here (external site) |
Tuesdays – Freshwater:
10:30am – 12:30pm
West Wight Sports and Community Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater, PO40 9XH
A Welcoming Space for everyone in West Wight
Looking for a place to connect, relax, and access support? Join us at our FREE community drop-in sessions, open to all ages and every circumstance. Whether you’d like advice, a chat over a cuppa, or simply a friendly space to unwind, we’re here for you.
What’s on offer?
- Chat and support: Friendly volunteers and local organisations are ready to help or connect you to the right people.
- Fun activities: Enjoy a game of pool, meet others in the community, and explore what’s happening locally.
- Free bread and cakes: Pick up some surplus goodies donated by local supermarkets, helping reduce food waste.
- Guest organisations: Access tailored advice and support from different groups throughout the month—check our list below for updates!
📍 Where: West Wight Sports and Community Centre
⏰ When: Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
We’d love to meet more faces from our community. Drop by, bring a friend, family member or neighbour and see what we’re all about!
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| Organisation * links lead to external sites * | Who | When |
| Community Connector | Adam | Most weeks |
| Just Ask Community Support – Freshwater Parish Council | Mel | Most weeks |
| Digital Device Support (help with all your electronic devices) |
Terry | Most weeks |
| Glanvilles Damant Free Legal Clinic | Melissa | 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Anna Chaplain | Anne | 1st Tuesday of the month |
| Veterans Outreach Support | Tony | Returning soon – date TBC |
| Footprint Trust – energy advice charity | 2nd Tuesday of the month on the following months only in 2025: May, September and November. | |
| Living Well and Early Help Team | Hayley | 3rd Tuesday of the month |
| Skills4Work – employment and training support | Returning soon – date TBC | |
| Paragon domestic abuse support | Returning soon – date TBC | |
| Police Community Support Officer | Steven | Varies – see here (external link) |
| Healthwatch – Share your experiences & get advice on health and care services. | Sandy and Nathan | Varies – see our Facebook page for updates |
| Green IOW – energy advice and support | Lisa | Final Tuesday of the month |
Thursdays – Freshwater:
2pm-3:30pm (check programme below for current details)
West Wight Sports and Community Centre, Moa Place, Freshwater, PO40 9XH
The newest Our Place session started up following feedback form the community looking for more activities to take part in locally. Run by our volunteer team we have sessions including arts and crafts, reminiscence, exercise, games and more. Have ideas about what else we could do? Let us know.
Everyone welcome.
Please note: Thursday sessions run in blocks and do not take place every week. Check the latest timetable below.
