Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2013 | Page 43

ON THE WATER Dancing at Duver Over 440 people danced away the night at Dance the Duver, raising a provisional amount of £3,300. All profits from the event will be split between the Earl Mountbatten Hospice and the Bembridge Lifeboat Station. Entertainment was provided by an 11-piece band, UnderCover who have played since it started eight years ago. A second band was added this year, an Island based duo, That’s Life. Half the tickets this year were purchased by visitors visiting the marina. This year the event was moved to coincide with the 50th Anniversary celebrations for Bembridge Harbour normally it is a stand-alone event. The event has been held in the boatyard for Will Squibb Boatbuilders for the last five years, after it outgrew the Duver Marina car park where it had previously been held. The event is organised by father and son team, Will and Andy Squibb, who respectively provide the site and the stage/sound/lighting equipment. Both also play in the band Undercover. A number of suppliers provided equipment for the event at reduced rates, some completely free for which we are very grateful. Suppliers are Will Squibb Boatbuilders (site), Spyder UK (stage), Desktop Studio (printing), Nigel Bennet (fencing), Bembridge Sailing Club (barbeque facilities) and R&R Trailers (toilets). This year's fireworks display was sponsored by Bembridge Harbour Authority. Although the event normally has a fireworks finale to the evening, this year’s display was considerably larger than usual. www.visitislandlife.com 43