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Island Life - February/March
2011
February/March
2011

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Animal magic
through the
eye of a lens
An exhibition of the works of
Island-based photographer Dale Durfee
is taking place at the New Rembrandt
Gallery, 15, Scarrots Lane, Newport until
February 28.
Dale, who hails from the United States,
has travelled the world taking magnificent
photographs of horses, and since moving
to the Island she has turned her attention
to photographing pet dogs.
Larger than life portraits of some of the
dogs she has snapped look down on you
when you enter the gallery, offering a
surprise twist.
Around 80 people attended the opening
of the exhibition during which John
Holsburt, administrator of Dimbola Lodge
gave the opening speech, and a raffle

raised funds for the Dimbola Lodge
Foundation.
Dale explained: “Photographing Islanders’
pets is the new wing of the business. As a
result, around half the photographs in the
show are of our four-legged friends!”
Some of her work is also available to
view at Dimbola Lodge, and she is hoping
to take her exhibition to other Island
venues later this year. Anyone interested
in hosting the exhibition, or wanting their
pets photographed can contact Dale on
01983-754150.

The Isle of Wight Grand
National and Ashey Scurry
By kind permission of Mr Alan Aylett and
with Creasey, Biles & King again the main

day out for the whole family.
The event offers competition for all ages

sponsor, the Isle of Wight Grand National

and standards, from the Puffing Billy and

and Ashey Scurry will be held on Sunday

Puffed Out Billy Stakes and culminates with

27th March. This year will be the 20th year

the hard fought IW Grand National. For

of the event which has become one of the

more information, visit www.iw-scurry.co.uk

Islands’ main sporting attractions, a superb
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