Events October 2009:

Isle of Pink 2009 time to wear it pink and turn the Isle of Wight Pink throughout October to help to beat breast cancer. For the second year running, a pink-tastic month of activities are expected to turn the Isle of Wight Pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raise vital funds for research, follow Island Pulse Pink News or visit www.breastcancercampaign.org 

Pink Ribbon Tribute Tree, Ventnor Botanic Gardens Throughout October
Celebrate the lives of those affected by breast cancer by tying a pink ribbon to a tribute tree in Ventnor Botanic Gardens, complete with your personal message.

Pink People Spotting Competition, Model Village Godshill
Throughout October
Visit the Model Village to spot the more daring residents sporting pink bras for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make a donation to Campaign at the ticket office to receive your entry form.

Think Pink Competition, Flamingo Park
Throughout October
Identify the species in the Think Pink photograph for the chance to win a day out for a family of four at Flamingo Park. Just collect your entry form at reception and submit your answer by Sunday 1 November.

STEP ON IT
Throughout October
Get sponsored to walk 46,000 steps for Campaign, a step for every person diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK this year. We’ll provide you with a pedometer and fundraising guide to get you started.

1st – 7th -15th October 2009: Medina Housing are holding mini neighbourhood days to promote the Medina Plan and Neighbourhood Action Plans. 1st October at the Carnival Centre, Westridge: 7th October at the Riverside Centre, Newport: 15th October at Vectis Road Pavilion.  All events take place from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

3rd – 4th October 2009:  The Haymaker’s Ball – The Haymakers’ Sunday Joint. To celebrate the end of a superb summer of music on the Isle of Wight.  Some exciting names from the world of music are heading to Whitwell this October 3rd and 4th to take part in The Haymakers’ Ball, and The Haymakers’ Sunday Joint in  Joe Brown’s Meadow, Nettlecombe Lane, Whitwell.  Read more news from the Island Pulse here: 

3rd – 11th October 2009: Red Squirrel Week:  The Isle of Wight is inviting all visitors to “go nuts” in this annual event by learning more about the Island’s indigenous red squirrel population at two events taking place during The Wildlife Trust’s National Red Squirrel Week (3rd-11th October 2009).  As the Isle of Wight will once again be helping to celebrate national Red Squirrel Week we dug into our Red Squirrel news archives to bring the cute little red nutbag out for another run. Read more news from the Island Pulse here:

3rd October 2009: Isle of Wight Inter-Island Bowls Tournament: Eleven Islands including the Isle of Wight will be competing in both a men’s and ladies tournament.  Venue will be the Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club, Brading Road, Ryde.  From Saturday 26th September 2009, 10:00 am To Saturday 3rd October 2009, 5:00 pm.  Isle of Wight Inter-Island Bowls Telephone: 01983 289252

4th October 2009: Red Squirrel Week  A walk to look at the red squirrel habitat, learn how to look for squirrel signs and maybe spot one. To book a place on the walk, contact: Helen Butler on 01983 611003, e-mail: wightsquirrels@hotmail.com. Cost: Minimum donation £2 to the Wight Squirrel Project, www.wightsquirrels.co.uk.

9th October 2009: Red Squirrel Week  A workshop designed to show you how to make the most of your walks by looking for signs of red squirrels and recording what you see. Meet at Robin Hill Country Park, near Newport www.robin-hill.com at 1pm. To reserve a place on the workshop which lasts around 3 hours, please contact Helen Butler on 01983 611003, or e-mail wightsquirrels@hotmail.com The cost of £5 includes entrance to Robin Hill, plus a red squirrel computer programme, information pack, tuition, a walk around Robin Hill and light refreshments – bookings by 7th October latest.

9th October 2009:  Go Yellow Day For The Hospice the new Go Yellow Day fundraising venture for Isle of Wight Hospice “Going Yellow” on Friday October 9th 2009.  For one day the Hospice is asking individuals, schools and businesses to wear yellow, think yellow, be yellow, have fun while fundraising and give a donation to the Hospice. There are fundraising packs prepared with lots of money raising ideas. To get your pack call the fundraising team on 528989 more info from Island Pulse here: Go Yellow Day For The Hospice

11th October 2009:  Big Day Out on the Isle of Wight.  The Isle of Wight Council’s Big Day Out  that promotes the safeguarding of children and young people, is being held in Freshwater at West Wight Sports Centre on Sunday 11th October between 1030 – 1530. The event is full of fun, information, entertainment and is entirely free.  The event brings together all of the services on the Island that offer help, support and activities for children and young people. Dozens of organisations and services will be exhibiting on the day. These include representatives from many Isle of Wight Council services such as Trading Standards, Connexions and the Fostering team.  More from the Island Pulse Big Day Out

12th October 2009: Funding for your Club: Isle of Wight: More details click here: Council Provide Sporting Community Advice More information can be found by visiting www.iwight.com/sportsunit

18th October 2009: Isle of Wight Bus Museum Annual Running Day 2009: This will be held on Sunday, October 18th.  Details via The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, also referred to as The Isle of Wight Bus Museum. If you would like to enter a bus or coach for this event, visit www.iowbusmuseum.org.uk

19th October 2009: Equity in your Coaching: Isle of Wight: More details click here: Council Provide Sporting Community Advice More information can be found by visiting www.iwight.com/sportsunit

22nd – 31st October 2009: Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde: Trinity Theatre, Cowes are presenting the witty period comedy Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde. Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th & Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st October. Tickets are £5 & £6 and available from the Theatre Box Office which is open daily from Friday 16th October (not Sunday) 11am to 2pm. Telephone 01983-295229.

23rd-26th October 2009: Isle of Wight Walking Festival Weekend: The IW Walking festival weekend will feature nearly 50 walks, offering something for hikers of all ages, interests and abilities.

Isle of Pink Party Walk, Yarmouth
Saturday 24 October
Stroll our circular route around Yarmouth to raise funds for Campaign. The walk will end in a pink party, so remember to wear your party hats! Wightlink are offering mainland participants free foot passenger travel from Lymington to Yarmouth.

Wizard Week, Haven Street Steam Railway
Sunday 25 – Friday 30 October
Visit the Steam Railway during Wizard Week and take part in pink fundraising games, with proceeds to Breast Cancer Campaign.

25th October 2009: PIRATE TRAIL: 10.30 am The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay. Find the pirates to claim the treasure. The Battery will be open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) but arrive earlier to allow yourself time to solve the clues! Please note there is no vehicular access to the Battery apart from Southern Vectis Tour Bus. For disabled access phone 01983 754772.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

26th October 2009: The Origin in Sandown Bay: Isle of Wight walk to celebrate 150 years since ‘The Origin of Species’ was published.  Join a walk between the hotel and the villa where Charles Darwin wrote his first chapter. Distance 4.5 miles, duration 3.5 hours, booking essential. Cost: £3 donation requested to IW Natural History & Archeological Society.  Follows on from Origin in Sandown Bay 1. and Darwin “Origin in Sandown Bay 2 to celebrate Darwin’s bi-centenary…read more news from the Island Pulse Darwin 200 Celebration Walking Tours

26th – 30th October 2009: Over half-term (26 – 30 October), Dinosaur Isle is hosting A Fright at the Museum, an event which will see the museum transformed for an evening of ghouls and ghosties and things that go bump in the night.  A Fright at the Museum takes place on Friday 30 October from 1800 – 2030 and costs just £3 for children (aged 3-15), £5 for adults and £14.50 (2+2) for a family of four. Advance booking is essential via (01983) 404344.  You can visit the website www.dinosaurisle.com for more information and details on other great family events taking place at Dinosaur Isle  click here:

27th October 2009: This this October half term The Naomi House Spooky Walks Week can be enjoyed by all the family. Learn about spooky inhabitants in Winchester, go ghost-hunting in Portsmouth and experience spooky stories on the Isle of Wight. And don’t forget to wear your spooky outfit!  On the Isle of Wight at Arreton Barns, on Tues 27th October at 5.30pm.  Be lead by experienced ghostly guide Marc Tuckey as he takes you on a tour of the dark side of Arreton Barns. Dare you enter the Monk’s Chapel?  Places are to benefit the Naomi House Charity www.naomihouse.org.uk and places are limited so book early. Please contact Naomi House Children’s Hospice on 01962 843513 or email katrina.mcduff@naomihouse.org.uk

 
27th October 2009: SPY TRAIL : 10.30 am The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay. Follow the clues around the Battery to solve the puzzle. The Battery will be open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)but arrive earlier to allow yourself time to solve the clues! Please note there is no vehicular access to the Battery apart from Southern Vectis Tour Bus. For disabled access phone 01983 754772. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

 
27th October 2009: MOTTISTONE MANOR GARDEN FAMILY FUN DAY. 11.00 am Mottistone Manor, Mottistone. Join in the fun at Mottistone Manor Garden with a special family day of activities. Gardens open as usual 11am – 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

28th October 2009: DRAWING MAGIC: 10.30 am The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay. Take part in children’s drawing activities based on shipwrecks. All materials supplied. The Battery is open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Please note there is no vehicular access to the Battery apart from Southern Vectis Tour Bus. For disabled access phone 01983 754772. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

28th October 2009:  Gerald Manley Hopkins-Priest and Poet, reading at St Mary’s Church Hall, Ryde, 7.00pm.

28th – 30th October 2009: Everyone is dreading their first winter fuel bill, but there is some good news regarding energy.  The Footprint Trust  are organising two free energy events to help Islanders find out more about energy efficiency and will be joined by other specialist organisations. At the Riverside Centre on Wednesday 28th October and Shanklin Primary School on Friday 30th October, from 11am to 4pm.  Those attending the Newport event can have a go in a car simulator to test their green driving skills courtesy of the Energy Saving Trust. More news from the Island Pulse here: Island Energy Event Could Save You Money

29th October 2009:  Pond Wardens on the Isle of Wight have issued an open invitation for everyone to enjoy or appreciate Pond Life on Wight. In events sponsored by the South Wight Housing Association, you can visit Treefields in Ryde to help out on Pond Action Day 29th October 2009 and and pick up a Free ‘save-a-flush’ bag for your WC!… read more news from the Island Pulse here: Pond Days On Wight

29th October 2009: SHIPWRECK STORIES. 12.30 pm The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay. Join us for a talk by the Hampshire & Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology about the shipwrecks around the Needles rocks. Talks at 12.30pm, 2pm and 3pm. The Battery is open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Please note there is no vehicular access to the Battery apart from Southern Vectis Tour Bus. For disabled access phone 01983 754772. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

Pinkgang Chine, Blackgang
Thursday 29 October
For one day only, Blackgang Chine is turning pink! Come dressed as pink witches or wizards and enter the fancy dress competition. You can also take part in a pink treasure hunt to find your own bag of booty!

wear it pink
Friday 30 October
This year we’re asking you to wear it pink for the 125 women diagnosed with breast cancer every day in the UK. Get colleagues, classmates, family and friends to wear an item of pink on the day and donate £2 to help us beat breast cancer.

 
30th October 2009: BATTLE DRUMS! 12.00 pm The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay. Meet our Victorian military drummer and discover how commands were conveyed by drum on the battlefield. Demonstrations at 12 noon, 1pm & 2.30pm. The Battery will be open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm(last admission 4.30pm). Please note there is no vehicular access to the Battery apart from Southern Vectis Tour Bus. For disabled access phone 01983 754772. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

30th-31st October 2009: Cleo Laine & John Dankworth Return With Friends .  British jazz celebrity couple Cleo Laine and John Dankworth are making their way back to the Isle of Wight, for a Halloween weekend special.  The couple who make jazz fun -Cleo Laine & John Dankworth combine jazz with a very British capacity to laugh at themselves “An Evening with Cleo Laine and John Dankworth with Friends” Ventnor Winter Gardens Fri 30th and Sat  31st October 2009. This event is now cancelled read news Oct 14th 2009: from the Island Pulse here:  Dame Cleo Laine Concert On Wight Cancelled

31st October 2009: HALLOWEEN TRAIL ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT: 10.30 am The Needles Old Battery, West High Down, Alum Bay. Solve our Halloween trail on this spooky day. The Battery will be open as usual from 10.30am to 5pm(last admission 4.30pm)but arrive earlier to allow yourself time to solve the clues! Please note there is no vehicular access to the Battery apart from Southern Vectis Tour Bus. For disabled access phone 01983 754772. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/isleofwight

Pink Halloween, Isle of Wight Zoo
Saturday 31 October
It’s Hocus Pocus Week at the Zoo, with a special Pink Halloween event. Get into the spirit by wearing your best pink outfit and watch as the staff give the animals pink Halloween presents. Get a closer look at the inhabitants of the bat hospital as they’ll be special guests for the day!

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