Enjoy November. Here are some highlights. More events can be found on the Events page.

Sat 1 Samhain at the Star Coffee and Ale House Ryde.with The Anywhens and Eye of the Dawn dancers. 19.00 Booking essential £22.38 http://eventbrite.co.uk

Sun 2 Songwriter Charlie Dore and Julian Litman at the Apollo Theatre Newport in aid of Age UK 19.30 booking.apollo-theatre.org.uk

Sat 8 Playford Ball at East Cowes Town Hall with live music. 14.00-16.00. £8 pay on the door includes tea/coffee/squash. Playford dances are rather more sedate than normal barn dances, and a bit more complicated, so some folk dance experience is useful. All dances will be taught and walked through. Dressing up in period costumes, folk dance costumes or posh modern clothing is encouraged, but not necessary.

Sat 15 and Sun 16 Donal O’Riain plays traditional Irish Gypsy and Eastern European music at Monkton Arts Ryde with JC on guitar. 19.00 £15 Booking essential. http://www.monktonarts.co.uk

Sun 16 Quay Folk Club at Quay Arts Newport. Guests: Hunter Muskett and support Gilkicker Weevils. 19.00 start. Free entry. Donations