THE Mermaid Bar at the Wishing Well will provide the setting for the inaugural instalment of a new open mic night later this week.

The bar, based in Pondwell near Ryde, recently had the latest addition to its evening entertainment inventory unveiled, with the location having featured prominently on the local scene as a result of a series of quiz nights and live music performances since re-opening in early 2018.

The event — Open Mic Night and Jam Session — will take place on Thursday (December 5) at 7pm, with nearby eatery, LP’s Hot Stone Kitchen, serving up pizza baked at their Seaview premises.

Organiser Faye Mowbray, who will also perform on the night, said: “This is not a performance, just a chance for anyone to come along, meet new people, have a jam and collaborate.

“It promises to be an evening of fun, entertainment and creativity, and will hopefully be the first of many.”

The Mermaid Bar's quiz nights, with the initial run culminating in July this year, raised £1,000 in aid of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and Ability Dogs 4 Young People.

For more information on how to take part in the Open Mic Night and Jam Session contact the Mermaid Bar on 613653.