?ONE of the Isle of Wight's more quirky events, the Sandman Snowman competition, was held in Shanklin yesterday (Sunday).

Armed with buckets and spades, plus props and accessories, families flocked to Small Hope Beach for the event, organised annually by Isle of Wight countryside charity Gift to Nature.
The beach was soon bedecked with sandy snowmen, some wearing scarves and others sunglasses, plus all manner of sandcastles and sculptures including animals and even a boat.
Donations were collected for Gift to Nature.