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Wear It Bright On The Isle Of Wight For Wessex's 40th Birthday

Wear it Bright 2020

We're being asked to don our finest Eighties wear today (Friday) as part of Wear it Bright 2021.

Wessex Cancer Trust is celebrating its 40th birthday and Islanders are being asked to join in.

The charity hopes local businesses, schools and other organisations will get involved and have also put together some other bright ideas to help Islanders raise money on the day.

The charity’s Head of Fundraising, Sally Hillyear said:

“I think we all agree it’s been a fairly gloomy winter, so as we look ahead to our 40th birthday we’d love people to help us create a party atmosphere, even though we can’t be together in person.

“When Wessex Cancer Trust began in 1981, bold styles and colours were the fashion, so let’s all have a bit of fun and step back in time! Jumpsuits, flannel shirts and high-waisted trousers are still on-trend today so it shouldn’t be too hard to create an 80s vibe, or maybe you’ve got a hawaiian shirt, shellsuit or leotard gathering dust at the back of the wardrobe!

“It’s an opportunity to be colourful and spread some cheer, as well as raising money for local families living with cancer.”

For more information and to sign up for Wear it Bright 2021 go to www.wessexcancer.org.uk/event/wearbright

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