It’s not long now until the Bestival and with it being a sell out your going to find it hard to get your hands on some tickets if you haven’t purchased them already
But it’s not all sad times, if you’re aged between 15 to 24 you still have a chance to win a PAIR of bestival tickets thanks to the Isle of Wight Primary Care Trust.
All you need to do is pee in a jar and send it off, its as easy as that and then you’re in with a chance of winning two bestival tickets worth nearly £300
You can get hold of a FREE kit from your local pharmacy, GP, Connexions or any under 25 drop in clinic on the Island. You can even order a kit online.
The draw takes place on the 1st of September 2010 and remember, every test that is completed correctly will be in for a chance. GOOD LUCK!
A fascinating day is promised to anyone taking part in a forthcoming wildlife event with a difference.
On Wednesday 2 June at Firestone Copse near Wootton Bridge, an event called ‘Go Wild in the Woods’ takes place between 1030 – 1630 with a range of activities being held including tree climbing, a canoe safari, butterfly walks and pond dipping.
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The latest archaeological finds acquired by Isle of Wight Council’s Museum of Island History are now on display.
Many of the finds, including some that have a very important historical value and are very rare, were donated by those who found them. Amongst the finds are a 13th century silver brooch that was donated by a lady member of the Isle of Wight Metal Detecting Club.
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The Owl and Monkey Haven, Staplers Road, Newport
The Owl and Monkey Haven has been created to provide a safe, happy environment for primates and birds of prey who find themselves without a home.
These animals and birds need care because they would not survive if released into the wild. This is for a variety of reasons such as age or injury or simply because they haven’t learnt the necessary skills to fend for themselves due to being bred in captivity. The animals and birds come to the owl and monkey haven when they have nowhere else to go.
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The Isle of Wight will be celebrating May Day in style this year as a new event will bring a whole new dimension to the age old tradition of May Day dancing.
The May Day Jouvay is a vibrant new Solent-wide celebration which fuses together dance styles as different as Calypso, Folk and Morris with Samba. The Isle of Wight Council-run Carnival Learning Centre is co-ordinating events on the Island to link in with partner organisations along the south coast.
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