Appley Day is back on Saturday 8th October from 11 am to 3pm.
Friends of Appley, supported by Ryde Business Association, Ryde Town Council and Goodleaf Tree Climbing have arranged a day of nice things to do in the park. Everyone is welcome to come to the park, bring a picnic (weather permitting!) and enjoy different activities in the beautiful green space.
Lots to see and do
On the day there will be folk tales and story-telling, crafts, nature activities, tree climbing, beach survey and litter pick plus more.
Some of the activities include:
- The Appley Tower Players performing ‘Where there’s a Will there’s a way – scenes from Shakespeare’ at the tower at 12pm
- Appley Tower open day 11am to 2pm
- Fungus Foray with The IW Natural History Society at 11 am (advance booking only)
- Kieran Larwood reading from his latest book The Treekeepers at 1.15pm
- Wonderfell Theatre Company telling folk tales along with nature crafts from 11 am to 12 pm
- Marine Conservation Society Beach survey and clean (advance booking only)
- Leave the car at home and get free bike registering with Isle of Wight Police, funded by Ryde Town Council
- Tour of Britain presentation for designers of the Tour of Britain flags and trophy designs. Supported by Ryde Town Council, and Isle of Wight Council. Ryde Rowing Club @ 2:30pm
And there’s more
Much more is on offer including; Bird Aware Solent, Save our Hedgehogs, tree climbing, Oakfield Primary School community hub and more.
Tour of Britain exhibition
Thanks to the support of Ryde Rowing Club, New Carnival will be exhibiting some of the work of local young people that was created for the Tour of Britain. The Tour was cancelled due to the death of the Queen.
Work produced for the event will be on display to public to see as a celebration of everyone’s amazing creativity.
Ray: Looking forward to showcasing their work
Hannah Ray from New Carnival said,
“Children from Oakfield HAF project and our local schools have produced some outstanding work celebrating the Tour of Britain race and cycling.
“We really wanted them to have a chance to exhibit their costumes, artwork and flags to the public to show off their hard work. We are looking forward to showcasing their work.”
Fox: Travel by bike, foot or bus if you can
Abi Fox from Friends of Appley said,
“We are thrilled to be back with an autumnal Appley Day and look forward to getting out enjoying and exploring the park.
“Please travel to Appley by bike, foot or bus if you can.
“It’s the Wightrider weekend and you may even be able to get a vintage bus to a bus stop nearby!”
For more details see the Friends of Appley Facebook page.
News shared by Abigail in her own words. Ed
Image: © Holly Jolliffe
