Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2015 | Page 10

OUT & ABOUT love 10 reasons to October/November/December 38th Annual Christmas Charity Lunch Party - Barton Manor A special opportunity has arisen via Island Life to join in this Island Calendar event which takes place this year at Barton Manor on December 11 at 11am for a 12.15 start! (Finishing around 6.30pm) Experience this very special party with a bubbly reception, six course festive lunch, unlimited wine throughout the meal and a glass of port. Also included is a full professional entertainment programme (six acts), free draw and a gift and personal programme for everyone. All profits from the day will go to the advancement of the New Naomi House Hospice, Winchester, benefiting children and teenagers with life threatening illnesses both on and off the Island. Bring your friends and have a real bumper start this Christmas! Admission and confirmation by prepaid application only. £85 per head. Applications to: [email protected] Sandown Parade and Fireworks S andown will be hosting a carnival parade and fireworks event on Saturday November 7. There will be special workshops to help people prepare for the event, and they are always looking for more people to take part. See the website: www. sandowncarnival.com for more details. Christmas at Barton IW Autumn Walking Festival T he annual Autumn Walking Festival will take place this year on October 23 - 26, all across the Island. Enjoy the beautiful autumnal scenery and colours with walks for all ages and abilities. 10 www.goilife.co.uk Come and join the friendly and knowledgeable walk leaders, and let them take you on a journey of discovery. There are themed walks too, visit isleofwightwalkingfestival. co.uk for more details. B arton Manor at Whippingham, will be hosting a Christmas Fair on Sunday November 8 this year, from 10am - 4pm. The event will be raising money for the charity Challenge and Adventure. Some of the items to look forward to include live music, craft stalls, a BBQ, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, and horse and carriage rides around the estate. If you would like more details call 01983 527026.