Posts by Jackie Richards
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Since we first met, it’s been love at first donkey. A charity with a genuine passion for all things donkey, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a simple but amazing place that people of all ages will fall in love with. It’s been a summer of donkey love for myself and my daughter. We…
Read MoreChale Show – Fun for all the family
I pick the crazy vegetable place…. The Chale Show Summer 2017, myself and my 5 year old have travelled far and wide. Well, actually, not that far and wide as we have been on the Isle of Wight for most of it! My daughter has kept a scrapbook of her adventures this summer holiday. We…
Read MoreVentnor Fringe Festival
My first fringe festival and it certainly won’t be my last. We arrived in Ventnor just before the start of fringe week, watching the preparations unfold and the excitement build. After a quick visit to the Ventnor Exchange, I left armed with my festival programme and tips on family friendly events. Daughter enjoyed a quick…
Read MoreWhy the Isle of Wight? What’s so special?
You are always visiting the Isle of Wight. Why? What’s so special? I guess it’s just a feeling I get, a feeling I got last week as I left the mainland and headed for a staycation on the Isle of Wight, with my family. I am not sure I can express what I mean, but…
Read MoreAnimal Encounters and Dinosaur hunting on the Isle of Wight
Animals, including extinct animals and a bit of beach action makes for a fun packed day on the Isle of Wight. After an early start from the mainland, we arrive at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary (previously known as The Isle of Wight Zoo), even before the doors are open, The Sanctuary is conveniently located right…
Read MoreWant to find the best Ice Cream on the Isle of Wight?
Listen to your cravings and visit Crave! When we first walked into the green and cream Ventnorian ice cream parlour back in 2015, we knew we had found somewhere pretty special. Perched on a milk churn, we sampled our first taste of the unique ice cream flavours offered at Crave; salted caramel, jaffa cake and Bakewell…
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