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Isle of Wight Library Service

(01983) 823824 or visit www.iow.gov.uk/thelibrary

The Library Service has branches in Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor. All of these libraries offer free wifi and public computers, while library membership also gives you access to a wide range of free online resources, such as e-books and magazines. Welcoming and knowledgeable staff offering one to one support sessions.

*FREE


Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

(01983) 403 883 or visit wildheartanimalsanctuary.org

Based in Sandown with a mission to protect wildlife. Housing a variety of animals but specialising in big cats and lemurs. A programme of age friendly events and an accessible site. They provide assistance to use their online booking system and they also provide an alternative to their online booking system where visitors without internet access can pay for admission on the day.


Gurnard Press

(01983) 293182 or visit www.gurnardpress.co.uk/

Coffee shop and Pizzeria in Gurnard village. Open 7 days a week with indoor and outdoor seating available. Order pizza or book a table online. New! PRESS PIZZA app to order fresh amazing pizza to eat in or take away. We provide free WiFi for customers.  


Aspire Ryde

(01983) 716020 or visit aspireryde.org.uk/

A community hub providing services throughout the week in a redundant church building which now buzzes with activity. IT drop-in workshops run on Tuesday mornings covering employability skills plus basic IT skills. Help with any IT skills, emails for employment, or advice with qualifications or job-seekers applications feel free to pop in.

* FREE