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Mottistone Jazz Festival
14 July to 15 July
Fri 7th April, Sat 8th April, Sun 9th April
IW Jazz Festival
bigger and better...
If you missed it last year, make sure you don’t miss
it again…it’s bigger, better, even more exciting!
The festival promises a relaxing weekend of great jazz and the
chance to escape the pressures of the 21st Century in the more
leisurely surroundings of the Victorian seaside resort that’s
increasingly attracting a community of actors, artists and musicians.
The main venues for April 7-9 events are all within a short walking
distance of one another in Ventnor town centre, and include The
Royal Hotel on Belgrave Road, St.Catherine’s Church on Church
Street, the large marquee at the Mill Bay on the Esplanade, the
Winter Gardens, the Ventnor Towers Hotel on Madeira Road, and
The Boathouse next to The Spyglass Inn on the Esplanade.
This year sees the third Isle of Wight International Jazz (Divas)
Festival down in the ‘deep south’ of the UK, Ventnor. The 2006
event will be featuring an International line-up of jazz music
designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes and, once again, with a
special focus on women in jazz, as well as new showcase of young
talent.
All events are open to ticket holders only, although you could check
for last-minute availability at the Winter Gardens on the evening.
Ask yourself, though - is it really worth the risk of missing your
chosen gig?
6th - 16th April
For more information or tickets, check out the website,
www.jazzdivas.tv or call on 01983 856206.
Fat Cat Real Ale
& Cider Festival
The Fat Cat at Freshwater Bay is going to make a song and dance
of its landmark 10th anniversary in April – by hosting a 10-day
festival of real ales and ciders and some good old traditional
music to go with it.
The event kicks off on Thursday April 6 with a programme by the
well-known Men of Wight – and the chance for visitors to peruse
the massive range of over 100 different real ales and ciders on
offer, and decide which they’ll choose to tantalise their taste buds
with over the next 10 days.
Say the organisers: “You are in for a treat! One of the largest real
ale festivals in Hampshire will be right here on your doorstep.
There are ales from all over the United Kingdom to sample, from
3% proof right up to 12.5%.
Fri 12th, Sat 13th, Sun 14th May
For ribsters - it is
the show not to be
missed!
RIBEX 2006, to be held on the 12th-14th of May at Cowes Yacht
Haven, is set to be the stage for a number of companies launching
brand new product into this rapidly growing international market.
As the market for RIBs continues to flourish and evolve, not only are
more and more new manufacturers emerging, but also, many of the
established brands continue to strengthen their status with the
launch of innovative new models. Companies such as Scorpion,
Revenger and Avon are just such examples.
Entry to the festival event is £5, which also buys your beer glass.
Children are admitted for half price. The evening entertainment
on offer will include something for everyone – with everything
from traditional Morris dancers to
rock ‘n’ roll bands, young talent and
pop chart hopefuls.
RIBEX 2006 is proud to announce that this year's show will see the
launch of a number of exciting new craft never seen before;
amongst them the Norwegian built stepped hulled 10 metre Arctic
Blue RIB. Other European and world launches include those made by
Caesar Marine with their brand new 8.5 metre 90mph sports cruiser,
as well as the latest in all-weather design from TP Marine of the
Netherlands. Much anticipation also surrounds the launch of the
very first RIB model from UK premier motor-yacht builder, Hunton
Powerboats.
Food will also be available, and you
can take your pick from either the Fat
Cat’s bar menu, or the tea and cake
stand manned by the WI. There’ll be
something for everyone at this
festival, with a family atmosphere
guaranteed. Make sure you note the
dates in your diary – from April 6-16.
A whole array of RIBs of all sizes and types, as well as tenders and
inflatable craft plus key products from engines to gear, is to be
displayed at this year's event. The show will include sea-trials,
demonstrations and public interactive events as well as UIM
championship RIB racing. A must for professionals and enthusiasts
as well as first time buyers. All information on this year's event,
(including travel discounts etc) can be found via ribexhibitions.co.uk
or by calling 01884 266100.
“But you can afford to slow down, because you have 10 whole
days to enjoy this festival!”
Island Life - www.islandlifemagazine.net
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