People sitting in a circle for the Creative West meeting

Network and spark collaboration at Creative Island’s Newport hub event

A networking and listening event to celebrate and support the cultural and creative sectors in Newport and central Wight is coming to Newport Minster, St Thomas’ Square, on Monday 17th June 6pm-7.30pm.

Creative Island is developing a series of creative hubs across the Island with the ambition of encouraging collaboration, sharing resources and information, and identifying common ambitions within the sector.

Having established the first of these in Ryde and West Wight, and starting an equivalent grouping in Cowes, Creative Island are keen to initiate a conversation with Newport and those working centrally on the Island.

Book your place
This initial meeting at Newport Minster, is for anyone who is curious about how the work they do contributes to the quality of Newport and central Wight.

To reserve your place, book your free ticket here via Eventbrite.

The venue
Newport Minster – the church at the heart of the Island has just completed a £2.6 million project to repair and revitalise the Grade one listed building. This work has included new under floor heating, toilets, kitchen and meeting rooms as well has funding posts to help support the building use for commercial and community uses alongside worship. The building is now warm, accessible and open to all, including those of different faiths and none. 

Venue Address: Newport Minster, St Thomas’ Square, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1SL.

There is parking nearby on the High Street, Pyle Street, Quay Street, and is a short walk from Newport Bus Station.


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