Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2015 / January 2016 | Page 8
ISLAND LIFE MAGAZINE
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Buzzing Bingo!
B
ack by popular demand!
Buzzing Bingo is a night of
bingo fun at The Chequers Inn, all
in aid of the Isle of Wight Riding
for the Disabled charity. Taking
place on Friday February 19 from
6.30pm, everyone is welcome.
You can prebook a combined
ticket which will give you a great
meal deal, all of your bingo books
and will get your table reserved.
E-mail laura.murthwaite@
googlemail.com for enquiries
and bookings, or speak to The
Chequers Inn, Rookley, who can be
reached on 01983 840314.
The IOW RDA are a charity that
provide riding opportunities and
interaction with horses and ponies
for both children and adults with
all types of disabilities. They rely
completely on fundraising events
and donations. All the money
that is raised at their events stays
on the Island and helps keep this
charity going. They are always
looking for volunteers and helpers
and can be found at Lake Farm
Equestrian Centre on a Monday
during term time.
In memory of
Sharon James
L
ake Farm will be holding a memorial puissance in
memory of Sharon James on Tuesday December
29 at 5.30pm sharp. Make sure you bring some extra
pennies as there will be some excellent raffle prizes
to win. All proceeds from the event will be going to
the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Classes will be split into age groups along with the
individual prize giving, they will be running a novice
and open class.
If you are interested in sponsoring the puissance
or you would like a schedule, please contact Roxy on
07584 285 040 or email [email protected]
Shakespeare as you like it
T
his January the Isle of Wight
Shakespeare Company
are excited to announce their
‘Mechanicals’ Youth Group’s second
production: As You Like It.
A firm favourite among
Shakespeare’s comedies, As You
Like It runs the glorious gamut of
pastoral romance: cross-dressing
and brilliant conversation, gentle
satire, forgiveness and reparation.
Coming to Newport’s Apollo
Theatre, Mechanicals Youth Group
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invite you to join them as they
delve into the storybook forest of
Arden in an imaginative new take
on the Bard’s most elegant comedy.
For tickets call the box office
on 07519 933847 or visit www.
ticketsource.co.uk/iwsc.
The performances will be taking
place on:
Friday 8th January, 7:30pm
Friday 15th January, 7:30pm
Saturday 16th January, 7:30pm
Sunday 17th January, 7:30pm