Island Life Magazine Ltd April / May 2016 | Page 10

OUT & ABOUT enjoy 9 things to April & May Fairy Fling V isit Blackgang Chine on May 1 & 2 to partake in their Fairy Fling. Why not visit the wishing tree, make your own magic wand or potion along with help from the many fairies? You can learn to sing and dance at the Fairy Dance Academy. The Fairy Queen will be on hand along with her fairy friends to share their magic spells and sprinkle their fairy dust around the park. There will be prizes for the best dressed Fairy and Sprite! With magical surprises around every corner this Bank Holiday you won’t want to miss the magic! IW Challenge 2016 T ake the challenge of walking or running all around the Island. Starting on Saturday April 30 and continuing on Sunday. With three options of full (106km) half (53km) and quarter (25km). New this year is a two day full Island option, 52km on Saturday, sleep, then 54k more on Sunday. Visit www.isleofwightchallenge.com for more details. IOW Lambretta Day Prince and Princess Masquerade Ball T T he annual Lambretta Day is on Sunday May 29, this year riding out in memory of scooterist Gary Cordon. Starting out at the Riverside Centre, Newport at noon, the scooter rideout starts at 1pm, heading for the Pavilion Bar 10 www.visitilife.com at Ryde seafront. There will be multiple trophies handed out, a BBQ, drinks and both live music and DJs. Tickets available from Visual Impact, Newport, Bagel Wrap, Ryde , Ryde Scooters and Ryde Superbowl. he evening will consist of a buffet, sweet treats, cake, entertainment, disco and much more. Held at Gurnard Pines on Saturday May 21 from 6.45pm, with a cost of £35 for an individual ticket. This event will be raising funds for: Joe Ellis Trust, Ability Dogs 4 Young People IoW, Beaulieu Respite Isle of Wight, and KissyPuppy - The Sophie Rolf Trust. Email [email protected] for tickets and more details.