Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2009 | Page 8

life YOUR LETTERS FOREWORD The County Show “A nice, country show” is how Sharon Peach, Chairman of the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society Show describes this year’s event. Horses and ponies of all sizes and classes will be taking part, the Shetland display likely to be a favourite with children. As well as show jumping and scurry racing, the driving events, for the disabled as well as able-bodied, will get pulses racing. Cattle, sheep and pigs will be looking their best for the livestock display as will the preened poultry. Entrance is free, with a bucket collection. Like last year, the show will raise money to support training for agricultural students. For more details see pages 64/65 July 19th and 20th, Northwood Show Ground, Newport Road A3020. Summer Night By The River King's Manor Farm, Copse Lane, Freshwater (courtesy of Mr & Mrs J Sheldon) are holding a night of Jazz by the river in aid of the Isle of Wight Young Carers on Friday 17th July 09. The event which is being organised by "Island Charities" will feature an evening of music from The Island Savoyards 7pm and The Unity Stompers, 8-10pm. The twist to this event is that you can bring your own picnic. For those who do not 8 wish to pack a picnic there will be a Barbeque selling home-made beef burgers from the King's Manor farm. Tickets for the event are £10 (in advance) and children under 12 (accompanied by an adult) are £5.00 each. Gates open at 6pm. A licensed wine bar will be open on the evening. A raffle will also be held to raise money for the charity. Please call Ann Vernon on 01983 760866. The Island's most loved magazine