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RUTLAND SPECIAL

E X C L USIV E

Old Grimbsy, Tresco:
the Isles of Scilly offer a
wealth of beautiful and
COMPETITION unspoilt landscapes.

Above: look
out for grey
seals on a
wilderness sea
safari to the
outer islands.
Right: puffins
breed in the
Isles of Scilly
in the spring.

WIN a wildlife breakN WORTH

to the Isles of Scilly £1,600!

BBC Wildlife has teamed with Prestige Holidays to oe ffer you the chance HOWTO ENTER
to win a fabulous four-night break for two to the Isles of Scilly.
For the chance to experience this amazing
he Isles of Scilly, off the south-western over them twice a year, and most particularly wildlife trip to the Isles of Scilly, visit www.
tip of Cornwall, were designated an in autumn when birdwatching enthusiasts discoverwildlife.com/isles-scilly andy
T Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in can be found scrutinising every hedgerow and correctly answer the question below:
1975. The heathlands and mature woodlands scanning the coast for arriving birds.
are havens for wildlife and there is a This break, arrangedby Prestige Holidays, What is the name of the main
richness of marine life in the clear waters aims to make the most of this migration town on St Mary’s?
around the islands’ coastlines.In wildlife phenomenon and combine it with some
Old Grimsby: Isles of Scilly T ourist Board; grey seals: S & A T oon/Robert Harding/Getty; puffins: Shutterstock
terms, the ScillyIsles are probably most general wildlife watching and a comfortable a) High TownHigh Town
a)
famous for the rare migrating birds that pass stay with a gourmet meal.The lucky winner
and their guest will enjoy a number of b
b) Hugh Town) Hugh Town
THIS FANTASTIC PRIZE INCLUDES: fascinating trips as part of the prize, including
a wildlife tour with top ornithologist and c
c) Huge Town) Huge Town
● Return ferry from Penzance to St Mary’s
onboard the Scillonian III naturalist Will Wagstaff, and a chance to
appreciate the beauty of the local flora and
● Four nights with breakfast at the St Mary’s Hall
Hotel, just a short stroll from the main town fauna, as well as the opportunity to learn a
● Transfers from St Mary’s Quay to St Mary’s little of the islands’ history.
Hall Hotel Accommodation will beintheelegant St
● A wilderness sea safari to the outer islands to Mary’s Hall Hotel, with its mix of traditional PROMOTER Prestige Holidays offer a varied and
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● A morning wildlife tour with the island’s top Mediterranean gardens. Transport to the closer to home in the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly.
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● A day trip to Tresco with a visit to the famous
Abbey Gardens
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1.Visit www.discoverwildlife.com/win-wildlife-break-isles-scilly-2017-terms-and-conditions to read the full terms and
● A meal at The Galley, voted the Isles of Scilly’s conditions.2.The BBCCode of Conduct for competitions can be found at www.bbc.co.uk/competitioncode.3.The first entry with the correct answer
top restaurant by TripAdvisor drawn at random after the closing date will win the holiday for one winner,plus one guest aged 18 or over.4.The holiday is subject to availability,and must
start and finish within the dates specified: between 1 September and 18October 2017,16 March and 31May 2018,or 1 September and 17 October 2018.5.
No cash alternative is available.6.Only one entryper household.7.The competition is open to all residents of the UK,including the Channel Islands,aged
Not included: Travel insurance; any meals outsideof those indicated 18 years or older,exceptemployees or contractors of Immediate Media or Prestige Holidays and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct
above; transport to and from UKmainland departure points family members.8.Closing date for entries is 11.59pm on 22 August 2017.9.Winner and their guest can fly to the Isles of Scilly from the UKmainland
(Penzance, Land’s End, Newquay or Exeter); tips and gratuities instead of travelling via ferry but supplements will apply,payable to Prestige Holidays: fly from Land’s End (£75pp),Newquay (£130pp) or Exeter
(£200pp).10. Travel to/from the islands is not available on a Sunday. 11. All excursions are subject to availability and agreeable weather conditions.
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