Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2016 | Page 11

Winter Fayre Party time at Monkey Haven Monkey Haven is in the party mood this Autumn to celebrate being nominated as one of the top attractions in the South. The primate rescue centre just outside Newport has been shortlisted by the Beautiful South Tourism Awards for the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2016. The animal sanctuary, which relies on charitable donations, is also TripAdvisor’s No 1 attraction on the Isle of Wight for the second year running. Founder Don Walser says: “It’s been an amazing year – and there’s plenty more fun to come as we’re still open during the weekends in November The Shanklin Crafternooners will be running a Winter Fayre at the Shanklin Youth Club and Community Centre on Saturday 19th November from 10am until 2pm. As well as art and craft stalls the Fayre will be joined by Green Towns, the Carnival Committee, Shanklin Community Library, the Royal British Legion, Shanklin Theatre, Hampshire Police and more. Home-made cakes, tea and coffee will be served. Contact Karl Stedman for any further information about the Crafternooners Winter Fayre on 01983 862624. and December. Tha