Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2017 | Page 11

Magic and illusion
at Brading Villa
Visit Brading Roman Villa on Friday 14th
April at 7pm for Parlour Tricks by Morgan
& West, a brand new show chock-full
of jaw dropping, brain bursting, gasp
eliciting feats of magic.
These dashing chaps offer up a plateful
of illusion and impossibility, all served
with wit, charm and no small amount of
panache.
Eagle eyed magic fans will have spotted
Morgan & West in recent years on TV
shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us, The
Slammer and The Next Great Magician.
Birdwatching
at Newtown
Mad Easter Egg dash!
Robin Hill’s famous ‘Mad Easter Egg Dash’
will be held on Easter Sunday 16th and
Easter Monday 17th April.
Children of all ages are invited to take
part in this fun Easter egg ‘dash’ where no-
one ever goes home disappointed!
Prizes include a range of different size
eggs. Robin Hill’s special friends the Easter
Bunny and Squawk Birds will also be on
hand to make sure the dash goes off
with a bang! Plus lots of additional Easter
activities throughout the holiday.
The ‘Mad Easter Egg Dash’ takes place
on both days at midday, please arrive at
the park in good time if you wish to take
part. Parental supervision during the dash
is required.
Weather conditions may dictate that we
need to postpone or cancel the dash at
short notice, especially to avoid very wet
and slippery conditions. Call Robin Hill on
01983 527352 ahead of your visit if you
are unsure.
Learn all about birds, from spotting them
to song identification, and discover the
winter migrants of Newtown. Taking
place on 25th March 10am -12.30pm,
this is ideal for those who are new to bird
watching. Bring binoculars if you have
them and make sure to wear suitable
clothing. The event is free, but donations
are welcome (suggested £3).
Meet at Newtown Visitor Point, PO30
4PA, (SZ 443 906). No dogs except guide
dogs.
Biles & Co Grand National
and Ashey Scurry
Enjoy a day at the races with this
annual event, taking place this
year on Sunday 26th March.
Once again taking place at
West Ashey Farm, Ryde, gates
open at 10.30am with the event
officially starting at midday.
It is always a great family day
out! A sweepstake is run on
each race; there are hot and
cold refreshments, and a bar is
available.
Isle Walk
The popular Isle of Wight Walking Festival
returns as Isle Walk 17 from April 29th -
May 14th, with local and visiting walkers
of all ages and abilities setting off on trails
across the Island’s picturesque landscape.
Walkers will get up close and personal
with the best of the Island’s stunning
scenery, as they journey from the beautiful
chalky cliffs of the west coast to the lush
green rolling hills of the east.
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