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Island events

Balance + Glo, The Online Studio

Date: Weekly live classes Venue: Virtual

Your very own virtual wellbeing community – with live and on demand classes and workshops from 20-60 minutes to fit any schedule across different disciplines including Yoga, HIIT, Strength Training, Pilates and content from the best wellbeing advocates, nutritionists and health coaches. Visit www. balanceandgloonline.com.

Live Jazz with Cat Skellington

Date: 16th January Venue: The Garlic Farm, Newchurch

An intimate evening of acoustic swing jazz with the renowned Isle of Wight band Cat Skellington. Expect classics from the Django Reinhardt and Jazz Manouche repertoire alongside beautiful rarities from the American Jazz scene of the 1920s - 40s. Visit www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk for full details.

Traditional Burns’ Night Supper

Date: 23rd January Venue: The Garlic Farm, Newchurch

Join the Garlic Farm for their sixth year of this popular traditional Burns’ Night Celebration Supper with a Scottish Toastmaster, poetry and music. Featuring a gorgeous traditional Burns’ night menu with Haggis and a Scottish Whisky Menu. Visit www.thegarlicfarm. co.uk for full details.

The Outside Track, 15th Anniversary Tour

Date: 6th February Venue: Quay Arts, Newport

A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre. Each player within The Outside Track is a master of their chosen instrument with the band stacking up an impressive amount of international awards. Visit www. quayarts.org for full details.

Be My Valentine

Date: 14th February Venue: All good Island eateries

Find your perfect spot and dine with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a takeout for two or a romantic three course dinner, be sure to take a look at the Valentine’s menus and packages on offer around the Island (booking early to avoid disappointment).

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Races in the Square

Date: 16th February Venue: The Square, Yarmouth

Yarmouth Carnival Committee presents Shrove Tuesday Pancake Races – races for all ages, fancy dress optional. Visit the Yarmouth Carnival Committee Facebook page for full details @YarmouthCarnivalCommittee.

Tom Brace

Date: 16th February Venue: Quay Arts, Newport

Following a sold-out run at 2019’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Tom Brace returns with a brand-new magic show for the whole family! Featuring Tom’s unique blend of comedy and magic, the show promises to have a little something for everybody. Visit www. quayarts.org for full details.

Sophia Flowers Exhibition

Date: 25th February – 2nd March Venue: Quarr Abbey, Ryde

A bright and colourful art exhibition within beautiful surroundings – gorgeous walks, amazing architecture and an excellent café. Sophia is a professional artist & certified instructor who shares her joy of painting through teaching and exhibiting her artwork. Visit www.quarrabbey.org for full details.