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If you've been looking forward to hurtling down Ryde's Union Street this summer on the water slide, you'll have to find another way to do it as the Ryde Slide is taking a year off.
The Wightlink Ryde Slide is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the summer on the Isle of Wight and returns to Union Street the day after Isle of Wight Pride.
Everyone who entered the lottery already has their slot confirmed, so you can guarantee your slide on Sunday by donating £5 now or pay £10 per slide or £30 for a family of four on the day. All profits go to four very good causes.
Make a £5 donation (all of which goes to IW charities) and you'll be entered into the draw for a chance to win one of the 600 slots to go on the Ryde Slide on 17th July.
Dust down your lilos, get your fancy dress thinking caps on, but most of all, make sure you clear the diary for 17th July because the Bestival Ryde Slide will be back in town.
Inspired by Bristol's "Park and Slide", the giant water slide is coming to the Isle of Wight. First to Union Street in July, then Bestival in September.