Island Life Magazine Ltd October/ November 2012 | Page 58

ISLAND LIFE

HOSPICE
NEWS
A touch of Scotland...
There was a real Scottish

from a number of Scottish

flavour wafting around Robin

pipes and drums ensembles.

Hill Adventure Park and

Isle of Wight combo, the

Gardens when thousands

Wight Hot Pipes, proved a

enjoyed the second Annual

particular highlight, being led

Highland Gathering,

by Dr Kieron Cooney, mixing

raising money for the Earl

up rock music and bag pipes.

Mountbatten Hospice.
Teams of five donned kilts

Scottish whisky was tasted
and hundreds sampled the

and took part in Haggis

Highland food kitchen on a

Hurling, Tug of War and

wonderful afternoon, with

Tossing the Caber. Visitors

plans already underway for

were able to sample music

Highland Gathering 2013.

Don't miss
Manor gardens
The gardens of Barton Manor will be open to the public for
the annual Barton Manor Christmas Fayre in aid of Earl
Mountbatten Hospice on Sunday, November 4. Visitors will
be able to browse a host of local gift stalls and pick up some
special gifts in plenty of time for Christmas, as well as the
chance to pick up this year’s selection of hospice Christmas
Cards, with all new designs. The Open Day runs from 10am
to 4pm. Adults: £3, Under 15s: £1, Under 3s: free. No dogs
except Guide Dogs.

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