foreword - a guide to what's on...
April/May 2010
life
1940s Havenstreet
Ghosts and garlic
Marc Tuckey the Island's
which was one of the
Don’t believe them when they
Who can forget the air raids,
renowned ghost man will
oldest, largest and finest of
say nostalgia isn’t what it used
and the part played by the Home
be doing a one off ghost
all the manor houses on the
to be. On July 4th and 5th, the
Guard? Children can discover
walk, Sat 19th June. The
Isle of Wight. Legend has it
clever people at Havenstreet
life without telly and computers
evening will start 7pm for
that it was one of the most
Stream Railway are bringing back
by visiting the 1940s home and
7.30pm at The Garlic Farm
haunted sites on the Island.
the 1940s with a toot and a
meeting the family living there.
restaurant, Newchurch
Places for this event are
whistle.
where you will partake
limited so please contact
in a delightful two course
Marc Tuckey on either
and sharing, of overcoming
supper cooked by The
01983 520695 or email
wartime austerity, and at
of Wight Steam Railway,
Garlic Farm.
[email protected]
Havenstreet all the fun of the
Havenstreet, PO33 4DS.
for prices and availability.
fashions, music and dance will be
Tel 01983 882204. email:
will take a gentle walk
You will be assured of a
re-lived. Remember silk stockings
havenstreet@iwstreamrailway.
across the bridlepaths and
paranormal perambulation.
and ration books (and the spivs
co.uk
Following the meal guests
fields to Knighton Gorges,
It was a time of camaraderie
June 4th, 5th & 6th 2010
and classic vehicles), flower festival in
Festival is fast approaching and this
St. James Parish Church, RLNI Lifeboat
year the theme chosen is ‘Buccaneers
launch and display with the Search and
and Belles’. As usual, the weekend will
Rescue Helicopter, Children’s fun fair and
be full of spectacle and entertainment
entertainers, Racing in the Solent and
starting at noon on Friday June 4th
River Yar, Dog show and much more.
This popular Island event attracts many
The 1940s Experience, Isle
www.yarmoutholdgaffersfestival.co.uk
The fourteenth Yarmouth Old Gaffers
Ceremony.
fun for all the family.
who cocked a snook at them?)
Yarmouth Old Gaffers Festival
on the Quay with the Grand Opening
It promises to be a weekend of
On Friday and Saturday evenings
there will a chance to dance the night
away, but this is a ticket only event
thousands of locals and visitors alike
as numbers must be limited (due to
who are able to enjoy the attractions
health and safety requirements). Rob
in and around this historic town. Filling
da Bank will be fronting the Friday
the harbour will be around 100 gaff
evening entertainment, promoting two
rigged vessels dressed overall creating
bands, Correspondence and The Cuban
Brothers. It is hoped that the revellers
will want to join in the fun and dress as
Buccaneers or Belles. For further details,
telephone 01983 761704.
a colourful sight. There
will be free non stop
entertainment with a variety
of styles of music and
singing, continental market
stalls in The Square, art/
craft and food stalls, beer
tent, Big Boy’s toys field
(with an array of veteran
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