Island Life Magazine Ltd October/ November 2012 | Page 129

ENTERTAINMENT
Shantymen performing throughout
the day alongside JC and Angelina
who will also be playing some popular
maritime classics. A sailor’s hornpipe
will be danced and there will be plenty
of opportunities and encouragement
to join in with singing and dancing as
the day progresses!
Traditional grog rations and a
themed menu will be available
alongside all the usual hearty
home-cooked pub favourites. A
week-long Trafalgar Real Ale Festival
will also ensure that no one will go
thirsty.
The celebrations start from 12pm
and high tide at Newport Quay will be
around 4pm so the Little Brigs will be
sailing up to the Bargeman’s at 3pm.
After the mock battle both of the brigs
will be available to take children on
board especially if they are interested
in joining the Island's sea cadets.
Andrew Gibbs, owner of the
Bargeman's Rest said: "The Isle of
Wight has been associated with the
Royal Navy fleet in Portsmouth for
hundreds of years and this is our way
of saluting this historic association.
We are also keen supporters of the

Horatio Nelson

'The association between the Isle of Wight and the Royal
Navy has a long and splendid history.'
Island’s sea cadets, which gives so
many young people a chance to
experience sailing and boating first
hand. Trafalgar Day will be a splendid
day at the Bargeman’s and we look
forward to extending a warm welcome
to all."

Isle of Wight Sea Cadets during HM The Queen's visit

Trafalgar celebrations start from 12
noon and will go on until around 6pm on
Sunday October 21.
The Bargeman's Rest, Newport Quay
01983 525828 www.bargemansrest.com
The two sea cadet units involved are
raising funds for improved headquarters
on the Isle of Wight at TS Osborne in
Cowes and TS Royal George in Ryde.
www.sea-cadets.org/cowes

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