Island Life Magazine Ltd April/May 2009 | Page 11

INTERVIEW life FOREWORD Ribex- dedication to rigid inflatables RIBEX 2009: 8th-10th May 2009 RIBEX is the world’s only boat show dedicated solely to Rigid Inflatable Boats. For ribsters - it is the show not to be missed! For the industry, it represents a unique opportunity to target a highly concentrated audience of open boat mariners both private and professional. The show’s mission is to promote the awareness and use of RIBs in all sectors of the marine industry and to stage a true show in every sense of the word. Cowes and its Yacht Haven are recognized as playing host to some of the most famous international powerboat and yachting events in the world We are therefore delighted to have secured this exclusive event site in this beautiful waterside town as a home for RIBEX; a site affording the most excellent facilities and services plus a truly superb events marina and adjacent open water trialing ground. www.ribexhibitions.co.uk Mega Wheels Car Show 2009 The Mega Wheels Car Show is back for the third year running this May, and is tipped to be bigger and better than ever! Owing to public demand, the event has been extended from two days to three and takes place over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend 2 – 4 May. There will be plenty of Modern Motors to peruse at this years Mega Wheels Car Show. Get yourself along to the Garlic Festival Site in Newchurch between 10am and 5pm to be blown away by what looks set to be a huge gathering of vintage and classic vehicles; many of which will be provided for display by local and mainland car clubs including Jaguar, Ford, Austin, BMC, Aston Martin, Jensen, MG and not to mention individual motor enthusiasts too! Additional attractions include licensed bar, live musical performances from Derek Sandy plus helicopter rides and a rally car demo by top rally car driver Will Nichols. Havenstreet Real Ale Festival 09 Reduced fares courtesy of Red Funnel Red Funnel are offering reduced fares on the car ferries and Red Jet to registered walkers. Accommodation For walkers coming over from the mainland, Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge, are offering a 10% discount off the tariff price. So all walkers over the Walk the Wight period (whether it's 3 or 7 days) just need to quote 'WTW09' when booking. Visit their website for booking information Whitecilff Bay Parking There are car parking arrangements and drop-off points. For further details please visit www.iwhospice.org The Island's most loved magazine Visitors to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway will be engaged in some thirsty work over this years Mayday Bank Holiday weekend. There will be a range of 24 fine ales and a selection of bottled conditioned beers, English country wines and traditional cider; railway enthusiasts and beer lovers alike will be spoilt for choice at the Real Ale Festival in Havenstreet. Now in its fourth year, the festival has grown in size and reputation, to become ever more popular, this year will be even busier. Pay a visit to the Havenstreet Steam Railway to compare notes on the Island's top brewery blends. 11