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Arreton Barns
Halloween
extravaganza
The extravaganza is taking place at Arreton
on 27th -29th October.
Experience spooky fun including ghost
walks; tiger feet dance along for tots;
close-up magic; creepy animals; ghoulish
painting workshops plus much more
from 11am.
Then on Saturday 29th October is the
Pumpkin weigh-in and best dressed
competition at Farmer Jacks at 12pm.
Finishing off with a bonfire and grand
firework display from 7.30pm.

Fabulously Festive at Bayliss & Booth
If you want to be inspired this
Christmas, then Bayliss & Booth is
the perfect destination for everything
from gorgeous gifts, to sumptuous
decorations, elegant table linens to
beautiful British upholstered furniture
by Tetrad.
There’s a sprinkle of seasonal magic
in-store, brought to you by Island
author Russell Ince’s ‘Santa Claus; The
Book of Secrets’. This original book
with exquisite illustrations quickly
becomes a family heirloom in every

home it reaches each festive season,
and this year sees the new additions
of a beautiful colouring book and an
album too.
Special in-store events are scheduled
for Saturday October 22 and the
weekend of November 25-26. With
drinks and nibbles on offer and
plenty of free parking right outside,
this Aladdin’s cave of a store makes
shopping a delight.
Unit 10, Riverway Industrial Estate,
Newport, PO30 5UU.

39th Annual Charity Christmas Lunch Party
Why not go and have some pre-Christmas
fun and at the same time benefit children
and teenagers with life threatening
illnesses at Naomi House and Jacksplace in
Winchester?
This is a very special occasion and would
be an excellent start to your Christmas
involving some 6 hours of party fun, fine
dining, unlimited wine and professional
entertainment.
To be held at Haseley Manor, Arreton
on Friday December 16th from 11.30am
until 6.30pm. Limited tickets available at
£90.00 all inclusive – if interested please
apply to Shirley Taylor – shirley.taylor1@
talktalk.net – why not treat a friend for
Christmas?

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Brighstone
Christmas Tree
Festival
Featuring over 200 theme decorated
trees on display, the annual Brighstone
Christmas Tree Festival is running from
8th - 11th December this year. The festival
will be at various locations throughout
Brighstone and Mottistone, including the
churches.
A great day out for all the family. All the
proceeds go to charity. Things to look out
for include carol concerts and musical
entertainment; craft fairs; mini-market;
cake raffles; lace making demonstrations;
handbell ringing; and a mini-tree
competition for children.
Park & Ride is available from Isle of Wight
Pearl with free parking and shuttle service.

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