Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2011 | Page 128

BUSINESS

Joanna's big cat paintings
to help raise cash for zoo
Joanna May, a listed artist who
specialises in wildlife, is planning to
raise £6,000 for the Isle of Wight
Zoo when she holds a private
viewing at her home in Wiltshire on
Sunday, October 9.
Joanna is internationally renowned
and her paintings often sell for
thousands of pounds. She recently
made two visits to the zoo studying
the big cats as part of her latest
work, which will be on show.
Isle of Wight Zoo director
Charlotte Corney and her partner,

Wildlife presenter and naturalist
Chris Packham, will be Joanna’s
special guests, and in the afternoon
Chris will be auctioning one of
Joanna’s painting to raise money
for the zoo’s work, and giving a
conservation talk.
Zoo spokesperson Sonia Mitchell
said: “Joanna’s passion for wildlife
shines through in her work, making
her a perfect fundraising partner.
Her generous support will help
us in our mission to conserve the
beautiful animals that provide her

with so much inspiration.”
As well as caring for a number
of rescue cats, the Isle of Wight
Zoo funds two major conservation
projects. One is in the Karnataka
region of India, and focuses on
promoting advocacy for tigers.
The other project is a project in
Madagascar promoting sustainable
farming methods.
Anyone wishing to attend the
viewing in Wiltshire is asked to
contact Joanna directly on Joanna@
joannamay.com.

Isle of Wight Zoo
Yaverland Seafront, Sandown PO36 8QB
TEL: [phone] www.isleofwightzoo.com

George acted right to benefit the Island
In 2009 George Taylor realised the
damage being collectively caused to
the planet through ignorance.
That inspired him to look for a
business opportunity that would
not only have financial benefits
for the business and its customers,
but would help the Island
become environmentally aware
of its responsibilities for future
generations.
George founded and is owner of
Actrite Ltd, who carry out work for
all national utility suppliers under
the government grant scheme CERT
(carbon emission reduction target),
and have insulated many homes on

and off the Island with cavity wall
and loft insulation.
George explained: “Many Island
and mainland businesses have also
engaged our services. As a long
standing Island resident I realise the
need for all businesses to support
local trades. We have carried out
major insulation works for Warner
Leisure Homes in Bembridge and
on their mainland sites; we have a
long standing contract with Barratt
Homes at Pan Meadows; we have
just completed a major project
for Stonehams, and have recently
secured a contract with Temple
Building and Development for a

Actrite
Unit B3, Spithead Business Centre,