Island Life June July 2015 June July 2015 | Page 9

ISLAND LIFE MAGAZINE IW studios opening their doors T he last two weekends in July will see over 120 Isle of Wight artists throw open the doors of their homes, studios and exhibition spaces to art lovers. More than 50 of the artists are new to the event this year, and as well as sculpture, painting, photography and pottery, there will more unusual techniques on show, promising one of the most eclectic Open Studios yet. Art trails will be on offer around Newport, Cowes, Yarmouth and Freshwater from Friday July 17 - Monday 20, and the following weekend, July 24 - 27, it’s the turn of artists around Ryde, Bembridge, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor. For full details visit www.isleofwightarts.com. Eyes down St Helens Village Fayre for buzzing P bingo fun T his June enjoy a night of bingo fun at the Chequers Inn, Rookley. It’s all in a good cause, raising money for charity Isle of Wight Riding for the Disabled. Buzzing Bingo takes place on Friday, June 26, with an arrival time of 6pm, and eyes down at 7pm. It’s not only bingo though as Friday night is curry club night! If you prebuy a combined ticket you can have your table reserved, a meal deal and bingo games all for the cut down price of £12, or £7.50 for children. Tickets are available from The Chequers Inn, Lake Farm and Laura Murthwaite. You can contact the Chequers Inn on 840314 or email Laura on [email protected]. RDA horse Rap with Bethanie Murthwaite reparations are well under way for St Helens Village Fayre, the popular family event that takes place on the village green on the last Sunday in June every year. This year’s date for your diary is June 28, and the traditional programme of events will include everything from the usual rides, bouncy castle and slide, shooting gallery and coconut shy for the children, to lots of live entertainment, dog shows, a marching band and many more attractions for all the family to enjoy. Browsers will love the craft stalls selling a wide variety of wares, that will line the main arena, and there will also be an allday car boot sale and vintage car display. Rock around the clock! T he Leverets – otherwise known as the Isle of Wight Foot Beagles Supporters Club - are heading back to the 1950s on Saturday July 18, with a lively night of rock’n’roll at Broadfields Farm in Merstone. The Fifties themed night, featuring the popular Rattle Shakin’ Daddies, is being hosted in a barn at the farm, by kind permission of the Smith family. Music and dancing will go on from 7.30pm until late, and tickets cost £7.50. More details are available from Julie on 07837 805474. www.visitilife.com 9