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Country Life
Nature strolls for all...
Picture by Kathy Grogan
Memories of the Sea
Do you have a maritime story to tell or memories you
would like to share?
Oral history is all about recording the memories of
older people and storing them for future generations.
Down to the coast, working in partnership with
Carisbrooke Castle Museum, would like to talk to
people who have made their living from the sea and
can share how maritime heritage has changed over
the last 70 years.
We are interested in memories relating to all things
maritime, from fishing and boatbuilding to bucket
and spade holidays. If you are someone (or you know
someone) who enjoys talking about times past and
would like to share their memories please contact Lisa
Kerley on 01983 523112 /lisa.kerley@hotmail.co.uk
who can tell you more about what is involved.
The Footprint Trust charity is keen to encourage
everyone to get out and enjoy their local environment.
They have two free gentle summer strolls, suitable
for people with mobility restrictions, including those
who use wheelchairs or pushchairs. Run by trained
walk leaders from The Footprint Trust, and supported
by grant funding from the East Wight Landscape
Partnership, they will be held this August.
The walks are around places of interest such as
Sandown Community Orchard and the River Medina,
and they are accessible for all. The Trust is also
producing maps of six local strolls, which will be put
on their website footprint-trust.co.uk in the near
future and will also be given to local libraries. For
further details or to book a free place, please contact
The Footprint Trust on 01983 822282 or email ray@
footprint-trust.co.uk
Wild events
Wildplay at St Helens Beach - Hants & IW Wildlife Trust
• Under 5’s, Wednesday 22nd August, 10 - 12 noon.
• 5-12 year olds, Wednesday 22nd August, 1 - 3pm.
All children to be accompanied by an
adult. For more information contact Kelly on
07825212473 /kelly.wetherwick@hiwwt.org.uk
Wild about Wight Bat Walks - Vectis Housing
• Sandown Los Altos. 23rd August, 7.30 - 9.15pm.
Meet at Sandown
Heights car park.
All walks are FREE.
Book a place on
07710 363446
or email claire@
vectishousing.co.uk
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