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Island events
Rod Stewart Tribute Night
Date: Friday 14th September Venue: The Spinnaker
The Spinnaker’s third tribute of the year, which encapsulates the sound of Rod Stewart — including top hits such as ‘Tonight’s the Night’ and ‘People Get Ready’. Book a three course meal and show for £29.95 per person.
t. 01983 872840
www.thespinnakeriow.co.uk
Isle of Wight Musicians Against Homelessness
Date: Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September Venue: Strings Bar and Venue, Newport
Musicians Against Homelessness Weekend will be raising funds for The Bus Shelter Isle of Wight.
There will be two days and nights of talented Island performers, including rock, acoustic, electronica, blues, jazz, orchestral and more. £5 entry for each full day.
Facebook: @iowMAHgigs
Isle of Wight Gin Festival
Date: Sunday 16th September Venue: Ryde Castle
The festival celebrates 20 small batch gins, many of which are hand produced in the UK. These include Old Bakery gin distilled by Ian Puddick in his office in North London (an Old Bakery) and Addington Sloe, a beautiful gin hand distilled gin produced by Fiona Mann in the Yorkshire Dales. The Island’s very own Wight Mermaids Gin will be there, as well as Fever Tree tonic. Live music from The Alberts and a six-piece youth Jazz band.
Facebook: @iwginfestival Isle of Wight Day
Date: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd September Venue: Islandwide
Isle of Wight Day is a chance for the whole community to celebrate what makes the Isle of Wight great, showcasing Island talent, businesses, schools, clubs and associations.
The Island is covered in bunting and events are held Islandwide to raise money for local causes.
Find out what is going on near where you live, by visiting
www.isleofwightday.com.
Sweetcorn Fayre
Date: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September Venue: Arreton Barns
Join Arreton Barns for its 12th annual Sweetcorn Festival. There will be lots of fun family themed entertainment, great live music and plenty of sweetcorn.
www.arretonbarns.co.uk
Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Date: 11th to 14th October Youth Zone: 19th to 21st October Venue: Northwood House
Now in its seventh year, the Literary Festival is a non-profit making charitable trust. For ages 4 to 18, the expanded Youth Zone will feature authors, performances, storytelling, workshops, inventions, forest school, competitions and much more.
t. 01983 295612
www.isleofwightliteraryfestival.com
Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend
Date: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October Venue: Islandwide
This year, the Beer and Buses weekend will be playing host to around 100 classic buses and coaches. There will be 19 different routes to follow venturing west of The Yar and going through Chillerton. Some 100 pubs and other licensed venues are taking part, with a huge variety of beers brewed on the Island and around the world.
www.iwbeerandbuses.co.uk
Ralph McTell Concert, supported by Smith & Brewer
Date: Sunday 14th October, 7.30pm Venue: Medina Theatre
Ralph McTell is celebrating more than 50 years on the road. He’s an English singer-songwriter and acoustic guitar player who has been an influential figure on the UK folk music scene since the 1960s. Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album ‘Eight Frames a Second’ and in 1974 ‘Streets of London’ received an Ivor Novello Award.
www.medinatheatre.co.uk
Island Con Date: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October Venue: Cowes Enterprise College
Delve into the world of pop culture with special guests including rare UK appearances of Jackass star Bam Margera, Jay & Silent Bob’s Jason Mewes and Mortal Kombat’s Cary Hiroyuki Tagawa, the 7th Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy and Hammer Horror legend Valerie Leon.
There will be national film actors and actresses, a live stage, autograph and professional photograph opportunities. Enjoy the gaming zone, kids’ zone, Star Wars Zone, virtual reality dino zone and so much more.
www.islandcon.co.uk September and October 2018 91
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