Book early for island breaks

Holidays on Skokholm and Skomer

Skokholm Island is once again open for three and four night breaks during 2007 from April to September, 2007. The idyllic reserve off the coast of Pembrokeshire is owned and run by the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales, which also manages neighbouring Skomer for the Countryside Council for Wales.

While some dates are now fully-booked, there are still plenty of vacancies. There are also two courses on lichen running in September 2007 (5^th to 8^th and 8^th to 11^th) Information on the island and the courses can be found on the WTSWW website www.welshwildlife.org – just go the page on Skokholm. The cost of a three-night break is £175 and four nights is £210. The price includes full board.

You'll be pleased to know that neighbouring Skomer Island is once again open for overnight self-catering accommodation from April to October 2007. The cost is £30 per person per night, based on two people sharing a room. Children under 16 can stay for £15, but there is a minimum room charge of £60. Twin and family rooms available. For more information, see the WTSWW website www.welshwildlife.org

Don’t forget that we take voluntary assistant wardens on Skomer Island on a weekly basis, Saturday to Saturday. Most of May, June and July are now fully booked. For details check the website www.welshwildlife.orgIf you do not have access to the internet please contact Wendy Barnes-Jones at the Welsh Wildlife Centre, Cilgerran, SA32 2TB or phone 01239 621600/621212.