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Isle Of Wight s Charity Drive-In Cinema Raises Thousands
By Oliver Dyer
The Isle of Wight s drive-in cinema has raised thousands of pounds for charity.
Around 750 cars booked tickets to the two-day event, which was held in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust.
Across the weekend, eight films were aired on a giant LED screen at Sandown Airport.
Cars pulled up to watch favourites Jurassic Park, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Bridesmaids, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Grease and The Hangover.
Wessex Cancer Trust s Regional Fundraiser, Laura Joyce, said:
Phil s Diner is on the market. POPULAR American-style cafe Phil s Diner is on the market. Famed for its towering milkshakes, juicy burgers and large breakfasts, the eaterie is rated highly on TripAdvisor and is known for its retro interior. The business, on Newport High Street, is for sale via Hose Rhodes Dickson for £50,000. The sale includes fixtures, fittings, goodwill and stock at value. The premises benefits from dual access from the High Street and Pyle Street, and is in a busy part of town, near Poundland, Day Lewis Pharmacy, and B&M. The premises is held on a lease at an annual rent of £15,708. The landlord has advised he will grant a new lease to a successful applicant, subject to references.
Your chance to skydive on the Isle of Wight for charity this summer
Find out how you could be ticking something off your bucket list and skydiving for a local charity this summer
Age UK Isle of Wight are looking for adventurous fundraisers to take on the incredible challenge of a sponsored tandem skydive from over 12,000ft.
Our
jump, going from Sandown Airport on Tuesday 3rd August, will offer
each jumper an unrivalled aerial view of the Isle of Wight.
Every
skydiver will experience freefall adrenaline at speeds approaching
120 miles per hour, followed by a stunning canopy ride back down to
Starting at Sandown Airport on Tuesday August 3, it offers an unrivalled aerial view of the Island. Expect freefall adrenaline at speeds approaching 120 miles per hour, followed by a stunning canopy ride back down to earth. Elisha Leachman, fundraising manager, said: “This year we have teamed up with (estate agents) Hose Rhodes Dickson to support brave jumpers who want to tick something off their bucket list whilst helping out a great local charity. Age UK Isle of Wight is an independent charity, all fundraising support it receives stays on the Island to support older people to live well independently” Interested? Secure your seat with an £80 payment - and a commitment to reach a minimum sponsorship of £400 for Age UK Isle of Wight.