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e are delighted to welcome you on board your flight today and thank you for choosing citywing.

we are highly delighted with the way that citywing is progressing and the forward bookings are very encouraging. where demand is we have added extra ights and are now planning our summer services for next year.

TT 2013 has seen very strong sales and TT 2014 flights are available on line or through our Reservations Department, book early to get the best prices. we have been encouraged that we are now seeing some additional charter work, with some high profile people coming to the Isle of Man including from within the film industry. There is also an available aircraft in Cardiff which could be good for those wishing to watch the rugby, when in season of course!

It seems that the competing routes situation on the Isle of Man is coming to a head, and the outcome may not be favourable for the people of the Isle of Man, and for those wishing to travel there. From all at Citywing, we hope that the Island links are maintained to a level which is good for both business and leisure traveller as these are vitally important for us all. we hope that the government puts in place a structure that supports and encourages investment in the Island links, and also legislation that allows the best interests of the island to be served.

With regards to charters or groups, we are in a position to offer services to and from most airports within the United Kingdom and Ireland, at very favourable rates compared to other companies offering similar services. We can usually tailor services to meet your needs so it certainly can be something worth considering.

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We are continually looking at improving the service so we would ask you to fill in the questionnaire in the seat pocket if you have time to give us feedback. We will always listen to your views whether positive or negative, it is good to praise people for delivering excellent service but it is also important to rectify any issues that may arise. If you liked the service you receive we would also be grateful if you’d tell us, or more importantly, please tell your friends to come visit with us. we hope to welcome you aboard in the not to distant future.

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Citywing price offer is just the ticket! citywing is pleased to announce that it is now promising to guarantee customers the lowest possible fares on flights to and from the Island.

Team up for Citywing Charity Plane Pull

Citywing’s new offer means that if you find any flight to or from the Island at a lower cost than that advertised by Citywing, the company will offer you a flight to or from Blackpool on the day for less than the one found; all that customers need to do is show citywing whereabouts online they have found a competing price.

Managing Director of Citywing, David Buck said: “We offer up to four return flights a day from Blackpool, with fares starting at less than £25 single, including all taxes and charges. At Blackpool Airport we can offer free parking, free lounge access and being so close to the M55 motorway, makes it one of the best gateways to the Island.

“Citywing works hard to promote the Isle of Man as a tourist and business destination for people travelling from the UK, as well as offering the best deals to Island residents. We are hopeful that our latest offer will contribute to a rise in visitor numbers and help to boost the Island’s tourism industry, as well as satisfying the needs of our onIsland customers.”

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Citywing is currently inviting local businesses to flex their muscles and raise money for a good cause by taking part in a sponsored Plane Pull event at isle of man airport on Sunday 14th July. this year teams will be raising money for citywing’s charity of the Year, Crossroads Care. The local charity is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and citywing has provided them with 25 return Business Select tickets to use for fundraising during the year on their routes from the Island to Blackpool, Belfast, Gloucester (M5) and newcastle.

Managing Director, David Buck said: ‘Plane Pull events are always unusual and fantastic fun for everyone involved, and are a great team-building opportunity as well as being a unique way to contribute to a very worthwhile cause.

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‘We are honoured to work alongside crossroads care to raise money for, and awareness of, the life-changing services they provide. anyone interested in participating in the Plane Pull please do get in touch, team numbers are limited so please make sure you get your applications in soonest to avoid disappointment. contact planepull@citywing.com for further information.

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Respond for St John Ambulance St John Ambulance is the UK‘s leading first aid charity and believe that everyone who needs it should receive first aid from those around them and that no one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.

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Our over 40,000 volunteers are committed to training, caring and saving lives, helping around 124,000 casualties annually. We‘re also one of the country‘s largest youth organisations with more than half of our members aged under 25.

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emergencies, external bleeding, unconsciousness, strokes and falls.

’m sure most of you will have heard of St John Ambulance, and you’ve probably seen SJa volunteers in attendance at various sporting and charitable events, providing essential first aid cover?

After comprehensive training and testing, during which time a trainee CFR will have completed numerous scenarios, and only once all the relevant security checks etc. have been carried out will St John Ambulance issue a CFR with a kit which comprises an AED (automated external defibrillator), a backpack that holds various bandages, dressings, etc. and also a bottle of O2 – a CFR does not carry any drugs except a bottle of aspirin.

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However, did you know that there is also a small, dedicated band of volunteers known as community First Responders (CFR’s) who have been trained by the isle of man Ambulance Service? if you have cause to call 999 and request an ambulance, there is a good probability that the first person who will arrive at your house / scene of mishap will be a CFR. CFR’s are despatched by the emergency Services Joint control Room personnel to any suitable (non RTC / fire) 999 call that is received within the area covered by the CFR who is logged on for voluntary duty.

CFR’s are expected to attend incidents involving sudden lifethreatening conditions where early access to help can make the most difference to a patient.

Possible conditions a CFR may attend include: chest pains, asthma & breathing difficulties, seizures, choking, diabetic

the St John ambulance community First Responder Unit relies totally upon charitable donations to keep their kits and equipment up to date, and we are extremely grateful to all the organisations who have made donations which enable us to continue to help you. if you would like further information about how you can help the St John ambulance Community First Responder Unit, either by fund raising or if you are interested in becoming a CFR, please contact: Gerry Jones, St John Ambulance County Community First Responder coordinator. email : gj88@manx.net or gj88@hotmail.com

Our volunteers provide first aid at high profile national as well as local events and provide support to the statutory services, especially in times of emergency. In addition to this we have a number of community support programmes which give vital assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in society such as the homeless and the elderly. we have a range of volunteering opportunities – from our Community First Responder scheme to our bathing service – all of which make an immediate and real difference in the community.

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the origins of St John ambulance date back to the eleventh century and since then we have continued to provide the best medical care using the latest techniques.

ST JOHN AMBULANCE IN NUMBERS 5,030,000 - total hours of service provided by our volunteers.

324,000 - people trained formally by St John Ambulance in first aid and health and safety.

124,000 - people helped by St John ambulance over 40,000 - total number of volunteers.

33,000 - first aid and, health and safety courses available.

19,000 - young volunteers under the age of 18.

1,132 - vehicles including ambulances, first aid units and support fleet.

92 - community first responder schemes.

55 - LinKS student groups at universities across England.

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very three years, the residents of gloucester get the chance to enjoy a week of glorious music, performed by some of the world’s greatest orchestras and artists. For nearly three hundred years the Three Choirs Festival has drawn countless thousands of visitors to the cities of Gloucester, Worcester & Hereford in rotation for a week of matchless music-making.

It is the turn of Gloucester to host the festival in 2013, and the programme will see the fabulous Philharmonia Orchestra in residence joining our Festival Chorus and star soloists to fill Gloucester Cathedral with some of the finest music ever composed. To see the full programme of over 80 events, visit the website, and then enjoy being part of the Festival that every year makes our region the world centre for fine music.

Favourites from the Masters!

No Three Choirs Festival would be complete without the chance to hear again a selection of the great masterpieces and this year we reprise some of the all-time favourites – Handel Messiah, Beethoven Choral Symphony, Elgar The Dream of Gerontius, Holst The Planets, Elgar Cello Concerto, Coleridge-Taylor The Song of Hiawatha and Walton Belshazzar’s Feast.

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the streets and churches of gloucester will be abuzz with our Three Choirs Plus (TC+) programme which provides a platform for young people, regional artists, dancers and buskers to school choirs and orators.

Guest Artists include:

Helena Juntunen - Sarah connolly Philip Higham - Rosemary Joshua Toby Spence - Polyphony - Florilegium

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loucester has a vibrant, lively atmosphere that combines a rich historic past with all the excitement and attractions of a city just full of life, begging to be explored. Here you will find Roman foundations, Victorian Docklands and the magnificent norman cathedral rubbing shoulders with a bustling city centre with a range of shops, restaurants, wine bars, pubs, entertainment and unique visitor attractions. There is also a large park which hosts events throughout the year and four fascinating museums.

Gloucester hosts several exciting events, such as the Tall Ships festival, Gloucester Blues Festival and the Gloucester Quays Food Festival, and has a sporting reputation with Kingsholm Rugby Ground. there is a large variety of shops - from High street favourites, supermarkets, a Designer Outlet at Gloucester Quays and a number of speciality shops in the Westgate Quarter. gloucester is well served by a train station on a main line and many bus services to other towns in the area.

gloucester is steeped in history. it is most famous for its Norman Cathedral, made famous by the Harry Potter films as the setting for Hogwarts School. the scenes featuring the intricately decorated corridors of Hogwarts were filmed in Gloucester Cathedral, It is also noted as the burial place of King edward ii. the historic Victorian docks are also popular with visitors, described by Charles Dickens himself as ‘extraordinary’, and granted port status by Queen Elizabeth I in 1580. Gloucester is the most inland port in Britain, and the docks are dominated by towering warehouses which stand proud along the water’s edge. Visitors can see skilled shipwrights and riggers repairing, restoring and building traditional ships and rigging all year round in Tommi Nielsen’s dry dock on the West Quay.

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1. Gloucester Cathedral 2. The New Inn 3. Gloucester Folk Museum 4. St Mary de Crypt 5. Gloucester Docks 6. The Old Bell 7. Beatrix Potter Museum 8. 26 Westgate Street 9. Blackfriars 10. Robert Raikes‘ Inn 11. Brunswick Square 12. St Oswald‘s Priory

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The city has four museums – Gloucester Folk Museum, offering a look at domestic life in Gloucestershire through the ages; Gloucester City Museum which guides visitors through gloucester’s history back to the Roman times and beyond; The National Waterways Museum showing off Gloucestershire’s historical canal network, and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum with a huge selection of military paraphernalia highlighting Gloucester’s connections with past wars.

For more information visit:

www.thecityofgloucester.co.uk Did you know that Wall’s Ice Cream factory in Gloucester is the largest in Europe?

It was built in 1959, and expanded hugely in 1981 when Unilever closed a plant in Acton and consolidated production in Gloucester. Wall’s was originally a meat company, which began making ices in 1922 to avoid laying off workers when demand for its sausages dropped in summer.

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When was the last time you Was it as a child, do you have nostalgic memories of walking along the promenade with the world-famous Blackpool Tower in sight?

If you‘ve not been recently or you‘ve never been at all, now is the time to witness for yourself the dramatic transformation of Britain‘s best-loved holiday resort.

Recent years have seen millions of pounds pumped into Blackpool in a bid to welcome both returning visitors and new families to the resort.

You are encouraged to take a fresh look at Blackpool, famous for its Tower and Promenade, seven miles of golden beaches, the magic of the Illuminations and its warm and friendly welcome!

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The Blackpool Resort Pass is a new ticket designed to bring you the best of Blackpool in one easy pass at great value for money. Whether you are staying in resort for a short break or a longer holiday there is a pass for you!

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he launch of an exciting money saving Resort Pass and a packed events calendar awaits visitors to Blackpool this year. while many holiday resorts wait for the arrival of the summer sun before launching their season, Blackpool opens its arms to visitors throughout the year.

So if you’re looking for entertainment and excitement, the UK’s favourite seaside resort is the perfect place to visit NOW!

all passes enable you to add on exclusive discounted 3-day and 7-day saver tickets for Blackpool transport’s bus and tram services. the original Resort Pass is priced at £52.50 per person representing a saving of £40, while the Resort Pass+ is £77.50 representing a saving of more than £55 per person. Passes are valid for seven days and give users one visit to each attraction.

Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Marketing Blackpool, said: “It is our responsibility to help make new for 2013 is the Blackpool everyone’s stay in Blackpool an Resort Pass - It’s just the ticket - enjoyable and value for money giving visitors unbridled fun and holiday and the Blackpool Resort fantastic value for money.

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the Blackpool Resort Pass is the first of its kind to be operated in the UK and to ensure your Blackpool holiday is tailor-made to your liking it offers a variety of options:

The Original Resort Pass - Access to SIX attractions – Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Nickelodeon Land, The Blackpool Tower Eye and 4D Experience, The Blackpool Tower and if it’s events you are searching Dungeon, SEA LIFE Blackpool and for, then look no further. Blackpool Madame Tussauds. boasts hundreds of events throughout the year. each month Resort Pass+ - Access to NINE the resort offers something for attractions – Includes those in the everyone with activities ranging Original Resort Pass plus Blackpool from a food festival and sporting Zoo, Sandcastle Waterpark and events to international dance Blackpool Model Village and festivals and West-End shows.

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“Blackpool is the only destination in the UK to offer such an incentive for its visitors. we recognise that people spend their hard earned money when they visit Blackpool so we want them to enjoy the best value for money possible. the Blackpool Resort Pass really is just the ticket!”

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it’s difficult to select just a few but highlights in Blackpool for 2013 include: Opening May | Wallace & Gromit Thrill-O-Matic The great British icons will be the centrepiece of the new thrill-oMatic family ride. Come along and ride the world’s first Wallace & gromit themed ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

8 & 9 June | Blackpool Pride Celebrating diversity in the community, 2013 will see Blackpool Pride move to an indoor location offering a variety of entertainment.

14 – 16 June | Sand, Sea and Spray Blackpool’s widely acclaimed urban street art festival when artists pop up around the resort to create lasting pieces of public art.

24-30 June | Blackpool Armed Forces’ Week we salute the brave men and women who have fought for this country and who continue to do so today. It is only fitting that we host a week of events to celebrate the British Armed Forces rather than just a day like other parts of the country.

26-28 July | Comedy Carpet Live Live comedy descends on Blackpool when world class comedians will celebrate the resort’s rich entertainment history.

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11 & 12 August | Blackpool Air Show Watch classic and modern aircraft take to the skies, gasp at spectacular wing walkers and admire some beautiful flying machines from the past and present – a great day out for all the family.

Blackpool is also the perfect destination to set a leisurely pace too. Enjoy a romantic stroll around beautiful, recently restored Stanley Park, or sample a heritage tour around one of Blackpool’s many iconic and beautiful Victorian buildings.

30 August | Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on Ceremony the annual Switch-on ceremony is one of the biggest and brightest nights of the year and for 2013 the display will be extended by a further week with the Lights shining for 73 nights until 10 November.

Want more to whet your appetite? Blackpool has it all – from some top-notch fish and chips to a plethora of Quality Assured restaurants. Then drink in the views, whether it’s a dramatic seascape, unrivalled sands or the nearby Lancashire hills.

6, 13, 20, 27 September | World Fireworks Championships. witness jaw dropping displays as master blasters from across the globe create magnificent pyrotechnic displays in the skies above Blackpool. ”We recognise that people spend their hard earned money when they visit Blackpool so we want them to enjoy the best value for money possible. The Blackpool Resort Pass really is just the ticket!“

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Blackpool is just a short flight away and quite simply has it all. For more details on all these events go to www.visitblackpool.com For more information on the Resort Pass go to www.blackpoolresortpass.com or call 01253 478222 Book your Blackpool accommodation at www.visitblackpool.com

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EAT! NewcastleGateshead celebrates its seventh year This year’s EAT! festival includes a Speakeasy Salon, which will pop-up in a secret NewcastleGateshead location hosting talks, tastings, experiments, demonstrations, workshops and screenings led by chefs, artisans, sommeliers, mixologists, scientists and academics.

Due to popular demand, cake city will return in 2013. teams of amateur and professional bakers from across the North East and beyond, will fashion landmark buildings in NewcastleGateshead out of cake. Previous creations include The Sage Gateshead, Glastonbury Festival and the Olympic Stadium.

EAT! festival spills into the streets of NewcastleGateshead for The Big EAT! Weekend (Thursday 5 – Sunday 8 September).

The Food Heroes Gold Awards celebrate the very best of the North East’s food producers and special EAT! pub walking tours uncover the region’s burgeoning local ale scene.

Another exciting addition to this year’s Big EAT! Weekend is the EAT! Street and The Boiler Shop Steamer. This brand new event features local street food; chilli, chocolate, cider and seafood zones; 25 local beers; music and cinema all housed in the iconic former locomotive works of Robert Stephenson.

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EAT! NewcastleGateshead also includes the Future Chef competition, Eat-Along Movies and Stories, Kids Cook School, FOUND Foraging and Fishing events, and a full Festival Fringe programme.

For more information about EAT! NewcastleGateshead, please visit, www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com

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he north east is arguably the most creative and innovative region in england - since anglo Saxon times to the present day it has blazed a trail in arts, science, industry and engineering. when you consider how small the region is in terms of population, and then match this up to the amount of world class inventions, art works and innovation across so many aspects of life that have been created here – you realise that there is something special about this corner of england.

So while the rest of the country nurses an Olympic hangover, the north east is indulging in a serious dose of hair of the dog as throughout June artists, theatres, galleries, museums, church halls and even lighthouses are combining to host a festival that will open minds, ears and eyes to the region’s unique character, creativity and innovation From the very big to the very small, for people of every age to experience and join in with, Festival of the north east will embrace arts and science, heritage & history and industry & technology, making it one of the largest and most eclectic festivals in the UK. It includes exciting new commissions from many of the region’s major cultural organisations, as well as work from individual artists and local communities.

Highlights include: Foghorn Requiem, stand on the cliff-tops at the National Trust’s Souter Lighthouse in South tyneside and witness a large-scale and extraordinary musical performance as an armada of vessels take to the seas to perform a requiem alongside the Souter Lighthouse foghorn and other onshore musicians; celebrating the passing of the foghorn from the British coastal landscape.

Exhibitions, family-fun days, theatre, dance, music, talks, there’s a whole host of things you can see, do, hear and get involved with during Festival of the north east. Here are just some of the highlights from around 200 events!

Walk On is an exhibition at the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art in Sunderland which brings together artworks that have been made through undertaking a walk into the city or countryside.

The National Trust unveils three new artworks at Cragside under the title ‘Building Dreams’ and Dear Angel will showcase a new piece of literary artwork by Stevie Ronnie made with letters written by people from the north east.

A series of five small performance commissions engaging with the idea of ‘place’ which will be premiered across the region for the festival. One of these, The Easterly, is a vivid explosion of stories and songs, told on a walk from Saltburn arts centre to the edge of the sea. Capturing the soul of this beguiling northern river, Tyne is a new play written by Michael Chaplin which forms parts of Live theatre’s 40th birthday celebrations.

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Engineering and innovation is celebrated when Tees Barrage in Stockton plays host to a weekend of Riveting Stuff for people of all ages to get stuck into.

Family fun is also on the menu at the traditional Northumberland Miners’ Picnic at woodhorn museum and you can explore the theatre at the Northern Stage Annual Family Day. If you want to travel back in time then climb aboard a special train at Tanfield Railway and be whizzed away on an animated family adventure by arcus Studios called the end of the Line.

Finally, if you need any more proof of how creative and innovative the north east of england is then take a tour either online or in person around a History of the North East in 100 Objects and A History of the North East in 100 Places.

For full listings and details of The Festival of the North East go to www.festivalne.com

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ardiff is a city of attractions, sport, culture and entertainment.

Within the few square miles of the city-centre alone, you‘ll find a wealth of things to do, whatever your tastes, and in the surrounding areas, you‘ll find everything from abseiling to whisky tasting! with world-class attractions which draw people from all over the UK and abroad you‘ll be spoilt for choice in Cardiff. Choose from historic houses and castles or wildlife and water sports.

Cardiff Bay is home to the new BBC Wales studios and is the filming location for Doctor Who, Casualty, Upstairs Downstairs & Pobol y Cwm. Just next door is the brand new Doctor Who Experience.

Packed with amazing special effects and exclusive filming with Matt Smith this multi-sensory experience is fun for the family and fans alike.

As a host of Olympic football during the 2012 games, Cardiff has notched up a fine reputation as a sporting capital thanks to the quality of the events and facilities. Whether you want to watch or play, Cardiff‘s sporting offer beats many of its competitors. With world-class stadiums for rugby, football, cricket and athletics and an International Sports Village offering an Olympic size swimming pool, ice rink and Cardiff International White Water Centre - an olympic standard canoe slalom, Cardiff is a sports fan‘s dream come true.

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Cardiff International white water centre

You‘ll find a lively entertainment scene in and around Cardiff, which features opera, ballet, musicals, and live music from world-class acts.

Across the city, there are a range of theatres, galleries, museums, arts and live music venues. From the traditional to the ground-breakingly modern, from seating thousands to cosy intimate spaces, Cardiff can satisfy every taste.

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If you‘re new to Cardiff and Wales, then why not let someone else take the lead. taking a guided tour can take the leg-work out of sight-seeing - literally. Having a guide who knows their subject can really make a difference, giving you an insight to local history, culture, language and legends. Tours can be specific to Cardiff, or further afield, and can focus on wildlife and the environment, ghostly goingson, or Welsh culture.

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n the last five years, Cardiff has built on its reputation as a world-class centre for international sport. The city has been the passionate home of welsh rugby for more than a century, housed in the iconic Millennium Stadium.

Rugby now takes its place alongside a host of other international sport.

As well as being a great city for spectator sport, Cardiff is also the ideal location to try your hand at a variety of activities. With a 200 hectare freshwater lake, mountains, forests and beaches right on the doorstep, it‘s the perfect starting point for an adventure filled holiday.

Cardiff has a wide range of Golf courses in and around the city-region. With this much choice, it‘s not surprising that the Celtic Manor Resort, just down the road in Newport, hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup, in October 2010.

Energetic visitors can get some fresh air cycling on the Taff Trail, an 88-kilometre cycle route that travels largely off-road from Cardiff to the market town of Brecon. within the region there are also great mountain biking trails, in particular Cwmcarn Forest offers over 15km of exhilarating downhill track. if you fancy a more manageable challenge why not hire bikes from Pedal Power and explore the Cardiff Bay Barrage circular route.

If your preferred means of transport is a little more gentle, why not explore Cardiff on foot.

Cardiff‘s parks and green spaces make it one of the greenest cities in the UK so you can discover the city and surrounding countryside at your own pace, in beautiful surroundings. Find out more about walking in Cardiff at www.outdoorcardiff.com or discover city walking routes at visitcardiff.com as well as walks around the city and its surrounding countryside, Cardiff Bay and Penarth make up part of the Wales Coastal Path. this 870 mile route stretches continuously from near Chester in the north, around the country to Cheptstow in the south and takes in some of Wales‘ most beautiful views.

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Get the app The Official Cardiff Visitor Guide app for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad gives you an interactive guide to Cardiff and the surrounding areas, at the touch of a button, allowing you to explore the city like never before.

• Search accommodation and find where to stay • What to see and do in and around the city • Find out what‘s on with our events guide • Search for restaurants, cafes and bars • Locate everything using GPS

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Featuring rich content, high resolution images, opening times, prices and grading, get directions from your current location using your phone’s GPS and Google Maps, or save places of interest as a favourite and build your own itinerary.

Updated regularly with managed Cardiff content, this is the app for both Cardiff visitors and residents alike. the app costs just £1.49 and available from itunes and the App store, search for ‘Visit Cardiff‘.

If adrenalin is what you seek, Cardiff has a wide range of adventure activities, suitable for all the family.

From quad-biking, to climbing to Go Ape, there‘s no time for boredom with such a choice of things to do!

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Anglesey is more than just another Welsh Island, it is a rich, enchanting, cannot ignore destination.

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he spectacular countryside is often what draws people to Anglesey, time after time. Many enjoy simply strolling along the magnificent beaches and cliff tops, or maybe taking the challenge of the whole 125 mile coastal path, but if walking is not your thing, and want to venture out around or across the countryside. Look out for our new cycle paths, suitable for all abilities, or if being wet is really your idea of a good weekend try some of our new coastal facilities, which makes for a fun, and now safe way to explore our island.

Too much excitement? Maybe you’re after something a little more cultural! You could spend your day at one of wales’ historic treasures in the way of the only working windmill in Wales, Llynon Mill, Llanddeusant: walk through the gates and back in time some 3000 years, where you will be greeted by not only the mill, but by 2 iron age roundhouses, providing you with a unique impression of our prehistoric past, along with its Iron Age garden and native tree species.

And for those, who are just after the quiet life, and a good 19th hole! Golf is just another of many options.

Anglesey is famed for its many, quality golf courses. They are now pulled together in a new booklet, making selecting your perfect course that little bit easier. From those taken their first swing, and looking at learning the true magic of the game, right through to professional golfer, we have it covered. Take a short break and the Island Golf pass, and experience first-hand the undulating pleasures of our six premier courses; Anglesey, Barron Hill, Bull Bay, Princess, Storws Wen and Holyhead, all available now.

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The Ymweld â Môn project aims to harness the environmental quality of Anglesey, providing a visitor experience which exceeds all expectations.

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he project has received funding through the Rural Development Plan for Wales 2007-2013 which is funded by the welsh government and the european Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

The project plans to further develop the walking, cycling, coastal and geological offer on Anglesey, as well as harness the unique characteristics of the island’s natural environment and support its sustainable development.

On Saturday 20th July 2013, Beaumaris will host Walk the Walk, an event to showcase all that’s good about walking on anglesey for everyone from pram-pushing families and youngsters right through to older people.

As well as information on walking, there will be fun activities and walking challenges for all the family.

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another event taking place is the Round Anglesey Race. this annual event takes place this year on Saturday 3rd August, starting and finishing at the iconic Menai Bridge going clockwise down the menai Strait under the two bridges, through the infamous Swellies.

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www.roundangleseyrace.com the Tour de Môn Cycling Sportive event, organised by Always Aim High Events, will take place on September 1st and have its main event centre in Holyhead. the event includes five ride options – The Tour Mawr of 103 miles, the Tour Canol of 73 miles, Tour Bach of 40 miles, Try the Tour and Tour de Teulu – a family tour suitable for children accompanied by an adult.

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Belfast festivals June-July2013 Belfast Book Festival

Whether you read on Kindle, downloading books from the cloud, or prefer the quiet charms of your local bookstore, everyone loves some kind of book. Books about sport, cooking, and craft rub shoulders with memoir, music and the very best literature from across the world.

From the international stars such as Paul Theroux the travel writer, to John Boyne, author of the internationally acclaimed Boy With the Stripped Pyjamas, world renowned food critic Jay Rayner and the Scottish National Poet Liz Lochead.

Added to these well known names, we’ll hear about new books on the fracking controversy, a personal account of IVF treatment, the life of Northern Ireland’s most famous actor, and an alternative history of Ireland by one of it’s most famous authors.

There will be a series of films at the Queen’s Film Theatre, a new theatre production of a classic american short story from the Beat Generation’s Charles Bukowski and the world premiere of a new work

by Ian Sansom and the Wireless Mystery Theatre.

And this year will see the first ‘Family Day’ at the Crescent Park, dedicated to children and young adults writing with food, music and events. This years Belfast Book Festival will again bring the wide world of books to Belfast, creating ideas and bringing the joy that only the printed word can bring.

Various locations | 10 Jun 2013 - 16 Jun 2013 (Check local listings for starting times) For further information: www.belfastbookfestival.com

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Belfast City Blues Festival 2013

Now in it’s 5th year, the Belfast City Blues Festival will feature over 40 local and international artists performing over 3 days. The festival has something for everyone from rockin’ afternoon gigs to evening performances, from legendary artists and classic blues musicians.

A Tribute to Sam Mahood - Belfast city Blues presents a tribute to irish soul legend Sam mahood. move and groove to the sounds of 60’s classic soul with The Soul Foundation performing their tribute to the late Sam mahood hosted by BBc Radio Ulster’s Ralph mcLean.

Venue: Norther Whig, Friday 28 June 8pm. Tickets £10 or 3 course evening meal and a ticket £25.

Blues on the Boat - Listen to the great sounds of Ulster’s finest Blues man ‘Rab McCullough’ while sailing aboard The Mona on Belfast lough. Enjoy complimentary drinks and a light buffet.

Venue: Boarding beside The Big Fish, Friday 28 & Saturday 29 June 6.15pm. tickets £30 The Pat McManus Band & support Venue: The Black Box, Saturday 29 June, 8pm. Tickets £10 Festival Finale - The Rab McCullough Blues Band | The Dana Dickson Blues Band | The Rev Doc | Doc Curran and the Revelators | compered by BBc Radio Ulster’s Ralph mcLean Venue: The Black Box, Sunday 30 June 7.30pm. Tickets £10

Tickets available from The Belfast Welcome Centre on 028 9024 6609.

For the full festival line up: www.belfastcityblues.com

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elfast has some of the coolest nightclubs, superb shopping and enough eateries to satisfy every taste and budget. there’s no shortage of artists and bands that perform at fantastic venues like Belfast Waterfront and the world class Odyssey Arena. You’ll find fascinating walking, bus and taxi tours, cultural escapes, scientific exhibitions and literary inspirations. After all, this is the city that inspired the Chronicles of Narnia and Gulliver’s Travels.

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Belfast is brilliant! For more information visit:

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Citywing and the Sefton Group have joined together to offer a fantastic 3 night break available between 1st September 2013 and 31st March 2014, giving you a choice of two of the Isle of Man’s finest 4* hotels.

Relax in the enchanting surroundings of The Sefton or enjoy the entertainment at BEST WESTERN Palace Hotel and Casino. Both hotels offer lavish hot and cold buffet style breakfasts with the option of freshly prepared Manx Kippers, and a delicious choice of evening meals. The package also includes return flights from Blackpool, Belfast or Gloucester airport.

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The Sefton has been awarded a silver accolade for providing top quality and service by Quality in Tourism. The prestigious accolade adds to their 4 star grading and shows that the hotel has gone above and beyond expectations. The Sefton’s onsite A La Carte restaurant, The Gallery, which has been awarded two AA rosettes for its exquisite menu is able to provide a fine dining experience whilst enjoying sea views on to Douglas Bay. also onsite is Sir Norman’s bar, which offers a large selection of draught beers and an extensive wine list, serving home cooked food daily, with a children’s menu also available.

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It’s Extreme, Mann.

The Isle of Man is one of the world’s best extreme sports locations with an all-weather terrain, remote mountain region, lung bursting cycling ascents, natural running and walking routes and gnarly mountain biking trails.

The Isle of Man is surrounded by the often brutal Irish Sea, which offers challenging open water swimming, sea kayaking and good board sports conditions.

This folklore-filled Island, heavily influenced by both Celtic and Norse cultures, nestles at the very heart of the British Isles. In Manx mythology, the Island was ruled by Manannán mac Lir, a Celtic sea god, who would draw his misty cloak around the island to protect it from invaders. one theory about the origin of the country’s name (‘Mann’) is that it is named after the sea god manannan.

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Famous worldwide for the annual TT Motorcycle Races, the Island is the perfect location for Cycling, Mountain Biking, Ultra, Trail, Fell and Road Running, Walking, Open Water Swimming, Kayaking, Triathlons and Adventure Races.

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mountain Biking With its all-weather terrain, natural trails, forest roads, steep climbs, sheer descents and wet, muddy remote moorland paths, the Isle of Man has the perfect conditions for mountain biking. The Island also has a packed calendar of races - you can test yourself against the local riders in the Winter Series league or four challenging meetings...

The season kicks off with the Legs of Mann cycling challenge, consisting of multiple ‘special stages’(competitive timed sections) interspersed with non-competitive (‘linking’) sections based on a low average speed. The Legs of Mann takes these disciplines and ‘mixes them up’ adding a massive dose of wilderness riding that is sure to challenge the fittest of riders.

The Longest Day Longest Ride, organised by the Loaghtan Loaded club, is exactly what it sounds like! It is a 24-hour endurance mountain bike event held at Conrhenny Plantation and runs over the weekend of the Summer Solstice (longest day). the format is simple - ride for as long as you possibly can, clocking up the most number of laps you can of the 5km course. each lap is packed with a variety of riding, from forest roads to sweeping singletrack to boardwalksthrough the trees.

The Manx 100 is a unique mountain bike event that involves 100 miles of riding from the island’s northern most point to its southern most point. in between is around 15,000 feet of climbing (and descending). There’s also the option of a shorter 100k course. the manx mountain Bike club’s annual end2end race sees over 1,600 competitors cross the Island from north to south in a testing battle against the landscape and elements. the 75k course features around 1500m of climbing - and descents - through a mixture of fast fire roads, sweeping moorland paths, country lanes and singletrack forest trails.

If you don’t fancy competing in a race but just want to get off the beaten track, pick up the new Outdoor and Leisure map from the isle of man welcome centre to explore your own way.

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If you’d like some help, contact Manx Mountain Bike Tours on +44 (0)7624 461425 or Isle of Man Cycle Tours on +44 (0) 7624 472 858.

For all aspects of cycle coaching - road or mountain contact: Elliott Baxter, the five time End2End winner, on +44 (0)7624 455233. Elliott offers individual or group training programmes and courses for all abilities.

Longest Day Longest Ride - 15th & 16th June The Manx 100 - 28th July End2End - 8th September

Visit ManXtreme.com for your complete guide to competing in extreme sports, events and activities on the Isle of Man.

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triathlon Surrounded on all sides by the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man is a great location for traditional triathlons with open water swimming, stunning coastal, forest and mountain scenery and remote, testing road cycling sections. Competitors will experience the only place in Britain where the seven kingdoms of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Heaven and the Sea can all be seen at the same time.

The 2013 Isle of Man Triathlon Race Calendar offers competitors the chance to compete in traditional, sprint and ultra distances. The season for adults gets underway with the traditional warm up - the Manx Sprint triathlon - in may. the headline of this year’s calendar is undoubtedly the TT Triathlon - an ultra distance tri centred on the world famous tt course. the island’s terrain will provide the ultimate test for Ultra-distance competitors with a 2.4 mile swim in the Irish Sea, followed by a 112 mile cycle across spectacular mountain scenery, through quiet villages and the Island’s capital, before finishing with a full marathon of lung-bursting fresh coastal air. as well as the Ultra distance run for solo competitors, there’s a team event covering the same distance and a short course version - a 1.2mile swim, 1 lap of the TT course (37.73 miles) bike section and a 6.2 mile run.

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Just two weeks later, an off-road triathlon takes competitors deep into the Island’s countryside with an open water swim, mountain bike course and trail run.

The season finishes with the Isle of Man National Championships in September and competitors have the chance to pit themselves against the best of the local Manx competitors. Featuring both Sprint and Standard distances, the ‘National’ is ideal for beginners and a great introduction to open water competition as the swim takes place in the shallow mooragh Park lake also much warmer than the Irish Sea! TT Triathlon - 30th June 2013 Off Road Triathlon 12th - 14th July 2013 Manx National Triathlon - 1st September 2013

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cycling The Isle of Man has produced some of the world’s leading cyclists including World Champion and Tour De France Green Jersey winner Mark Cavendish, London 2012 Olympic Team Pursuit Gold Medalist Pete Kennaugh, World U23 Bronze Medalist Jonny Bellis and Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist Mark Christian. the island’s top cyclists have honed their skills in the isle of man cycling’s annual race calendar. Highlights include two of the UK’s best Sportives, a Town Centre series of races around the island’s main coastal towns including a ‘Nocturne’ Crit, interpretations of the major European Classics including the Giro D’ltalia and two TT Mountain Course time trials (‘Shoprite’ and ‘Colin Nelson’ ) as well as the Island’s National Championships. all of isle of man cycling endorsed events are open events for riders of any standard.

In addition to the local legends, many well known international cyclists have also competed on the Isle of man including Fausto Coppi, Jacques Anquetil, Eddie Merckx, Laurent Fignon, Tom Simpson, Barry Hoban, Sean Kelly, former World Hour record holder Graham Obree, Kazakhstan’s Olympic champion Alexander Vinokourov, Robert Millar and David Millar.

Chris Boardman holds the record for the mountain course time trial at 1:23.54. this 37.73 mile stretch of public road is one of the most famous circuits in the world, not only for the Isle of Man TT Races but also as one of the courses that formed International Cycle Week that ran on the isle of man between 1936 and 2003.

The Isle of Man also provides the perfect place to train. Cycling is in our nations DNA and the deserted roads, climbs and scenic coastal runs are well suited to getting training miles in your legs.

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Walking On the Isle of Man, the long days of summer are heaven-sent for leisurely rambles or energetic hikes along the Island’s rugged coastline. Alternatively, you could enter one of the competitive race walks in the annual athletics calender.

The Isle of Man has something for everyone, with walks or circular trails that take just a few hours or less, to conquering the 95 miles of coastal footpath - the Raad Ny Foillan - or striving to reach the summit of Snaefell (2036 feet), the highest point of the Island.

The Manx Telecom Parish Walk is an ultra-distance 85 mile (137k) race, usually held over the weekend nearest to the Northern Summer solstice. The course takes in all of the Island’s parishes in 24 hours, although shorter distance options are also available.

Alternatively, you can take part in the Ramsey Bakery End 2 End Walk - a 39.5 mile (50k) race from the Point of Ayre, the Isle of Man’s most northernly point, to the scenic ‘Sound’ in the south. Where else could you cross the length of the country in a single day?

Parish Walk - 22nd June 2013 End 2 End Walk - 22nd September 2013

Running From 5k to Ultra, via Fell, Trail, Mountain or Road - the island will get you running.

The Isle of Man has courses, terrain and events to suit every type of runner.

From ultra distance fell runs to short 5k road fun runs the annual running calendar can provide you with a test to suit your ability and fitness. The schedule includes one of the world’s toughest running challenges - The Isle of Man Mountain Ultra - a 50k fell race with a shorter 28k option, and the more conventional Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon.

There’s a full list of local runs throughout the year including a great 10 mile trail run from Peel to Douglas along the old steam railway line.

This year also features the No Rest for the Wicked series, six consecutive days of trail or road races. Starting with a marathon (or half), the series also includes the Northern 10k, a four mile trail run, a testing climb of Peel Hill, and a six mile run around Foxdale, culminating with a brisk 7 miler along the Peel Heritage Trail.

For more information, you can download a brochure from the sports and active section of the visitisleofman.com website.

Marathon & Half Marathon - 11th August 2013 No Rest For The Wicked 11th - 16th August 2013 Peel to Douglas 10 Mile - 1st September 2013 Isle of Man Mountain Ultra - 28th September 2013

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adventure Racing The Island’s impressive sandy beaches, picturesque glens, estuaries and exposed cliff tops provide the perfect backdrop to the annual adventure race calendar.

Race the Sun, which has already taken place this year, is organised by the Children’s Centre and will be in its seventh year in 2014 and is a relay race like no other. The task is simple; starting at sunrise your team must complete a lap of the dramatic 100-mile Island coastal footpath before the sun sets. Split into 10 demanding sections, the course follows the Raad ny Foillan, a stunning coastal footpath with significant height gain. Teams can consist of any number of runners up to a maximum of 10. All money raised is donated directly to supporting vulnerable children and young people on the isle of man. to secure your place in Race the Sun 2014 or for more information about the event contact Mark Eastham at The Children’s Centre on 01624 631917 or email: markeastham@thechildrenscentre.org.im The Isle of Man Adventure Race is two single day events over a weekend. the Saturday elite race features sea kayaking, mountain biking, a hill run, an assault course and a ‘mystery challenge’. The Sunday amateur race includes mountain biking, open water swimming, sea kayaking, a hill run and the final rope climb.

The Port Erin Bay Tri, held in the south of the Island, is a an ‘off-road’ triathlon held over three days and features running, mountain biking and an open water swim. The 7 mile ‘Pier to Pier’ coastal run starts things off on the Friday night and this is followed by a traditional ‘Manx Mile’ swim on the Saturday and a mountain bike trail race on the Sunday. The best cumulative time over the three days sees the winner take all! Racers will compete against the backdrop of the Port Erin Beach Festival - a full weekend of fun and games that features live music, Manx dancing, a kayak fishing competition, beach sports, seafood shack and more!

watersports The Island offers a great playground for many forms of water based sport including sea kayaking, open water swimming, sailing, diving, windsurfing, kite surfing or just plain sailing!

Open Water Swimming - The Island’s main open water swimming event is the ‘Manx Mile’ race which takes place on Saturday 29th June as part of the Island’s annual ‘Queenie Festival’- a celebration of the Sea. This year also sees a competitive open water swim as part of the Summer Port Erin Bay Festival on Saturday 13th July.

The sea swim is part of the off road tri but competitors can also just enter the swim.

Board Sports - With beaches on all coasts, the Isle of Man is perfectly suited to windsurfing, kite-surfing and surfing. The majority of Manx windsurfing takes place in three bays in the south of the Island. Castletown, Derbyhaven and Gansey. The conditions range from flat water to large swell and even occasionally full on waves.

Diving There are estimated to be over 1500 shipwrecks in manx territorial waters and the vast movement of water around the island brings rich feeding for an impressive array of marine creatures. Basking sharks are common from May through to July and the Island is also home to the rare Risso’s Dolphins. Discover Diving owns and operates Endeavour, the Island’s only purpose built diving support vessel.

Windsurfing: www.projectwindsurfuk.org.uk Diving: info@discoverdiving.im or call 01624 833008 Sailing: jen@7thwave-iom.com or call 01624 836366

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Unmissable

A Victorian Railway Extravaganza. 29-30 June 2013 www.iombusandrail.info

Island

TT Triathlon - 30 June 2013 www.tttri.com

June/July 2013

Tynwald Day 5 July 2013 www.tynwald.org

National Art Collection Exhibition 24 october 2012 31 December 2013 www.manxnationalheritage.im

Southern 100 Motorcycle Races. 8-11 July 2013 www.southern100.com Port Erin Beach Festival 12-14 July 2013 www.visitisleofman.com

J M Nicholson Art Exhibition Until 31 August 2013 www.manxnationalheritage.im

Harry Potter Wizard Steam Train Express. 13-14 July 2013 www.iombusandrail.info

RAF Red Arrows - Douglas Bay 4 June 2013 - 7.30pm.

TT Festival 25 may-7 June 2013 www.iomtt.com

Yn Chruinnaght Chruinnaght. 17-20 July 2013 www.ynchruinnaght.com

TT Firework Display - Douglas Bay 7 June 2013 - 11pm.

Manx Heritage Transport Festival 24-28 July 2013 www.iombusandrail.info

Post TT Races - 8 June 2013 www.southernl00.com

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IOM Adventure Race.

15-16 June 2013 adventurousexperiences.com

Southern Agricultural Show 27-28 July 2013 www.visitisleofman.com

Longest Day Longest Ride (mountain-biking) 15-16 June 2013 www.visitisleofman.com

Mannin Angling Club Boat val.

Fishing Festival 27 JuL-2 aug 2013 www.manninanglingclub.co.uk

Mananan International Festival of the Arts and Music 16-29 June 2013 www.erinartscentre.com The Parish Horse Ride 16 June 2013 www.visitisleofman.com Crown Green Bowls Festival.

17-21 June 2013 www.visitisleofman.com

Blondie Villa marina | 19 June 2013 tickets ÂŁ37.50 Booking tel: 01624 600555 www.villagaiety.com

Peel Traditional Boat Weekend 8-12 august 2013 www.peeltraditionalboat.org Peel Carnival. 28 July 2013 www.visitisleofman.com Details correct at time of going to print, please confirm with booking. organisers before booking

Parish Walk - 22-23 June 2013 www.parishwalk.com

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Gigs to note NewcastleGateshead North East Live - Festival | Sunderland Venue - Stadium of Light (Sunderland FC) JLS, Amelia Lily, The Wanted, Rita Ora, Little Mix, Lawson, StooShe, Conor Maynard, Union J. Saturday 22nd June 2013 Booking: www.gigantic.com Durham Summer Nights Live 2013 - Festival Venue - Durham County Cricket Ground Two-day pop music festival Friday: Five, Blue, Atomic Kitten and more Saturday: Jessie J, Charlie Brown and A*M*E Friday 19th July - Saturday 20th July 2013 Booking: www.gigantic.com For more information please visit www.newcastlegateshead.com

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Belfast Odyssey Arena The WHO - Concert THE WHO, one of rock‘s legendary and defining bands, has announced an Irish and UK arena tour where they‘ll perform their iconic 1973 double album QUADROPHENIA in its entirety, along with a selection of WHO classics.

Mon 10 June 2013 We Will Rock You - Concert The smash hit Queen and Ben Elton musical, We Will Rock You will embark on its first ever world arena tour which includes Odyssey Arena Belfast this June.

Wed 12 June - Sat 15th June 2013 Rod Steward - Concert Following his sell out shows in 2010, Rod Stewart returns to Belfast in 2013 to play the Odyssey Arena in June as part of his ‘Live The Life‘ Tour.

Wed 26 Jun 2013 - Thu 27 Jun 2013 For booking information, please visit: www.odysseyarena.com

Blackpool Blackpool Symphony Orchestra Concert - Concert 23 June 2013 www.blackpoolsymphony.co.uk

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Joe Longthorne Live At VIVA - Concert Join Joe Longthorne as he exclusively visits VIVA Blackpool throughout 2013 for a series of Vegas style lounge performances with a full band backing in the stylish surroundings of VIVA Blackpool.

With support from Leye D Johns, the VIVA Showgirls and special guests – it’s sure to be the very best, at his very best, in the very best venue in town!

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Minister encouraged by 2012 visitor figures Overall visitor expenditure increases, particularly leisure visitors

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HE Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK has expressed his satisfaction at the 2012 visitor figures which are contained within the 2012 Passenger Survey Annual Report

The Minister commented: ‘Overall visitor expenditure increased by just over 5% to £103M over the figures for 2011. Of this, the expenditure by Leisure Visitors increased by 14% to £47.7M. This is particularly impressive as the figures in 2011 were boosted by the highly successful Commonwealth Youth Games.

‘I believe this shows our strategy of working with the local private sector to target high-value niche markets is starting to deliver real results. My Department is committed to supporting further growth in tourism. The sector directly supports many jobs. In addition, it brings a level of leisure

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and social activities – from sporting events to restaurants – that a domestic population of 85,000 people could never sustain. As a result, it makes our Island a more enjoyable place to live, which is vital as we seek to retain and attract the highly skilled workers and their families that we need to grow our economy. Therefore I am convinced tourism remains a key part of our economy.’

been expanded to include visits by classic car groups and small niche tours – particularly groups interested in aspects of the Island’s heritage such as railways and our natural environment such as diving or sea kayaking. Stargazing packages are also in development to exploit the Island’s seven Dark Sky Discovery Sites, which were announced by Manx National Heritage in October last year.

The Department published its ‘Visitor Economy Strategy 20122015’ on 1 March 2012. This set out the need to drive up quality and exploit new markets to develop the Island as a year-round, distinctive and unique visitor destination.

The strategy is highly targeted towards high-value niche markets as well as having a greater focus on specific geographic regions, such as integrated marketing campaigns in the North West of England.

‘The Department continues to support and deliver new events to help boost visitor numbers such as the TT Triathlon and the Classic TT, the latter part of the new Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling. The Steam Packet has recently reported that bookings for the Classic TT are 22% higher than the same time last year, which indicates that overall visitor numbers for the event will be significantly higher than for last year’s Manx Grand Prix.’

The Minister highlighted how this strategy was being implemented and some of the results achieved to date, alluding to some of the key initiatives that have been developed over the past few months.

The Minister highlighted the greater emphasis placed on utilising the Internet to promote the Island.

He said: ‘We have strived to make the strategy a success through targeting specific markets.

For example, broadening the portfolio of event-led tourism and developing activity-based holidays and group visits.

‘We are also delivering greater value for money in terms of our expenditure on marketing. We have been working our marketing budget very hard and allocate it to where we feel it would have most impact.

‘The Department’s portfolio of event-led tourism products has

He said: ‘Following improvements to the website last year it now attracts 70,000 visits per month, which is an increase of 300% on this time last year. A new, free Visit Isle of Man mobile app was also launched last October and to date there have been over 3000 downloads.

‘The popularity of the website and focus on online channels may indicate that people are turning away from traditional channels such as printed brochures, however to date we have actually seen an increase of 48% in the number of requests for the 2013 Visitor Guide over the 2012 version. This bodes well for future bookings.’ continued...

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Business Review In terms of its public relations the Department is also seeing the results of its targeted approach pay off.

The Minister noted: ‘Our targeted PR plan has resulted in a renewed interest in the Island from national, international media and specialist lifestyle titles. We have already hosted visits by the Daily Telegraph and BBC Olive magazine, with numerous further visits planned for the rest of the year. We already have articles pending for the Daily Mirror and The Guardian. Much of this interest is directed to those new markets we are keen to develop.

The Minister continued: ‘These visitor numbers are encouraging and together with the many initiatives we are working on show how the Department remains committed to tourism and the visitor economy, which are vitally important to the Isle of Man, both in terms of jobs and the quality of life we enjoy here.’

Isle of Man Signs Statement of Cooperation with China Banking Regulatory Commission

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he recent trade mission to China led by the Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK exchanged a Statement of Cooperation on behalf of the Financial Supervision Commission with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) to foster cooperation on banking matters.

The Minister presented the signed document on behalf of the Financial Supervision Commission to the Chairman of CBRC Mr Shang Fulin in Beijing. This is a necessary step prior to Chinese banks establishing an operation on the Isle of Man. The Minister commented: ‘As an increasing number of Chinese companies are showing an interest in the Isle of Man, we have been working vigorously to make Chinese banks understand the benefits of setting up operations here. Through establishing branches in the Isle of Man, Chinese banks will be well positioned to support their clients which have business activities in the UK and Europe, which are vital trading partners of China.’

The Chief Executive of the Financial Supervision Commission John Aspden said: ‘The Financial Supervision Commission is very pleased to sign a Statement of Co-operation with the China Banking Regulatory Commission. This will undoubtedly facilitate a closer regulatory relationship with the CBRC, which we hope will encourage the establishment of Chinese banking operations on the Island.’

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New Voice for Self Catering Sector - IOMSCOA

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he Self Catering sector of the Tourism industry now has a new voice in the Isle of Man Self Catering Owners Association (IOMSCOA), formed on 17th April, during a meeting of owners held in Douglas. The first elected Chair of the Association is Sara Richards, who will head a Committee of five to represent the interest of Members.

Explaining why the Association has been formed; Sara said ‘There have been a number of difficult challenges thrown up in the self catering industry this year which led a number of us to see the benefit of forming a group to improve the representation of what has been a very fragmented section of the wider tourist industry. We see this as a more effective means of working together with the Tourism Department of DED in the future, to help the process of consultation prior to the introduction of further changes in the industry. We also see the Association as having a role in facilitating the sharing of information and

generally improving communication between the Tourist Department and Members. We hope that new Members will join us to strengthen our voice.’

Angela Byrne, Head of Tourism commented “I am delighted that the Association has been launched.

Its members are very much the ‘front line’ of the industry and so represent a very important element of our tourism sector. Strong, effective industry representation is vital to if we are to continue growing visitor spend and attracting more visitor numbers so I look forward to working with the new Association to deliver these aims.”

Membership is now open to any registered self catering property owner and all enquires will be most welcome.

Please contact Sara via sararichards@manx.net or call 07624 488313.

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Isle of Man committed to creation of investment opportunities with China

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INISTER for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK led the recent Isle of Man trade mission to China and has reported back on the excellent opportunities that were developed to build up new commercial relations with this major growing economy.

The Minister said: ‘During our five day visit to Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai we had a series of meetings with Chinese government officials, decision makers in major Chinese businesses and key business associations to understand and offer our support for their vision and plans for outward investment. Building awareness and acceptance in China of the Isle of Man as a successful, reputable international business centre is significantly reliant on building relations at government level and with key Chinese business stakeholders and demonstrating the economic benefits of doing business with the Isle of Man.

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‘We also hosted two seminars which were attended by 150 people to introduce to them how the Isle of Man can support the “Going Global” vision of Chinese businesses. Many of them showed enormous interest in the variety of opportunities that the Isle of Man has to offer particularly in regard to our ability to provide a ‘onestop shop’ for Chinese exporters seeking to establish a trading hub for the UK or Europe.’

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The Minister outlined some of the developments that had resulted from the trade mission.

He said: ‘To succeed in key markets such as China requires time and commitment as part of a long term strategy. At the same time, I am pleased to report that we have already achieved a number of significant outcomes from this visit. We exchanged a statement of co-operation between the Financial Supervision Commission and the China Banking Regulatory Commission which will facilitate Chinese banks seeking to establish branches or subsidiaries in the Isle of Man. ‘An agreement of economic co-operation was signed with the Shanghai Small to Medium Enterprise Centre which will result in Chinese delegations visiting the Isle of Man for business study and reciprocal initiatives from the Isle of Man from as early as this summer.

‘Going forward it will be vital that we carry on the momentum gained so far to further build relations with China. Therefore we are committed to facilitating more trade delegations to China as well as hosting further visiting delegations to the Isle of Man.

I am pleased to be able to confirm that the Chinese Ambassador to the UK has offered his assistance for the Chief Minister to visit China in the next year to deepen our Government links. Also we will receive 4 Chinese delegations to our Island in the next 3 months.

These are important further steps as part of our long-term strategy for engagement and growth.’

The trade mission consisted of a number of private sector organisations from a variety of business sectors who funded their own attendance.

Peter Duke, Managing Director of Duke Marketing Ltd, was a member of the delegation. He said: ‘I found the trip well worthwhile and it exceeded my expectations in terms of new business potential.

In a hectic five-day schedule, I managed to have high-level meetings with three major potential TV broadcast customers and three other promising partners, as well as fitting in a productive half-day visit to the renowned Canton Trade Fair, arguably the largest of its kind in the world.’

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Minister announces new political delegations

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INISTER for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK has announced the new delegations for the Department following the arrival of new political Members.

Howard Quayle MHK and Richard Ronan MHK join the Department for the first time, to work alongside existing Members Alan Crowe MLC, Laurence Skelly MHK and Tony Wild MLC.

development. Like me, they are determined to play a full role in growing the Island’s economy.

‘Having worked with Mr Skelly since 2011 I am confident that he will continue the excellent work that has been undertaken within Tourism which saw overall visitor spend increase by 5% in 2012. He brings considerable experience to the role and his recent responsibilities with the Department of Community Culture and Leisure, the Isle of Man Arts Council and the 2014 Island of Culture mean he is well aware of what the Island has to offer visitors.

‘I look forward to working with the new team to deliver our objectives and to ensure that the Isle of Man remains a highly regarded International Business Centre with a successful and diverse economy.’

The new delegations are: (left to right) Laurence Skelly MHK: Tourism & Motorsport Richard Ronan MHK: the Business Development portfolio including e-business, information and communication technology, manufacturing, retail, film and media and attracting and assisting high value individuals. He is also responsible for energy policy; clean technology and biotechnology; construction; mines and minerals and the Department’s properties.

Howard Quayle MHK: Isle of Man Aircraft Registry; Isle of Man Ship Registry; e-Gaming; Space.

Alan Crowe MLC retains delegated responsibility for Financial Services and the Companies Registry.

Tony Wild MLC retains delegated responsibility for the Employment and Skills Group and the Information Systems Division (ISD). Employment and Skills Group’s responsibilities include areas such as Training Services, the Job Centre, Careers Service and Work Permits.

The Minister commented: ‘I am delighted to welcome Mr Quayle and Mr Ronan to the team. Since their election to the House of Keys I have been aware of their commitment and interest in economic

The Minister was also keen to thank the outgoing Members of the Department, Geoff Corkish MBE MLC and Alex Downie OBE MLC. He continued: ‘I would also like to thank Geoff Corkish and Alex Downie for their tremendous contribution to the Department over many years and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with them since becoming Minister.

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‘As Member with responsibility for Tourism and Motorsport Geoff Corkish oversaw the launch of the new strategy for Tourism and the Visitor Economy last year which is already demonstrating tangible results.

Motorsport continues to go from strength to strength with the world famous TT Races now being viewed around the world on TV and with 2013 seeing the inaugural Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling.

‘Alex Downie has been instrumental in driving the success and profile of our emerging sectors such as e-Gaming, Aviation Management and Space, as well as for more established sectors such as maritime through his responsibilities with the Isle of Man Ship Registry.

‘He has helped lay the foundations for success in all of these sectors in which the Isle of Man is now widely regarded as being among the best in the world.

This has been key to the development of a diverse economy, its continuous growth and delivered a positive profile for the Island.’

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New Head of E-Gaming appointed

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HE Department of Economic Development has appointed Peter Greenhill as its new Head of e-Gaming Development.

Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK said: ‘E-Gaming is hugely important to the Island’s economy, representing around 8% of our National Income and directly employing around 800 people. The Island is well established as a worldleading centre of excellence for e-gaming and this appointment is a vital one to help maintain and grow our successes in this sector.

‘I am very pleased we have been able to attract someone of the calibre and experience of Peter Greenhill to this key role. He will lead the implementation of a new gaming strategy that has been developed in conjunction with the private sector and which indicates this sector offers significant potential for further economic growth and job creation.

‘Peter has over 17 years of experience within the gaming industry and has developed an extensive network of industry contacts around the world. He is joining the Department at an exciting time with the new strategy ready to be rolled out and many potential new businesses enquiring about setting up on the Island. This role will be key to exploiting these opportunities and enabling growth in jobs and of the Island’s profile as a leading international business centre.’

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Peter Greenhill commented: ‘I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to help to build on the major contribution that e-Gaming makes to the Isle of Man economy. The Island has an unrivalled reputation for the quality of its gaming legislation, its technology

infrastructure and its “can do” attitude and I look forward to moving to the Island very shortly to take up this exciting position.’

Peter will formally take up the role in June 2013. He was selected following a public recruitment process involving leaders from the Island’s e-gaming industry.

Following a very successful career in banking and banking systems with Credit Lyonnais, GE and Unisys, Peter has spent over 17 years in executive management positions in the gaming sector. He has provided solutions to lotteries worldwide whilst with EssNet AB and Betex and to the major European casino and betting operators whilst MD of both Cyberview UK and TCS John Huxley Europe.

As an executive consultant, Peter has advised a number of companies in the mobile and E- Gaming sector on their B2B operations and has also worked for the board of Camelot on strategic issues.

Peter has a BA (Hons) in Banking & Finance from Birmingham City University and is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.

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Isle Man of Grand Challenge launched NewofHead E-Gaming appointed Unique $25,000 prize on offer for Isle of Man entrepreneurs and ‘visionaries’ DO you have what it takes to be an agent of change? Do you have a viable ‘big idea’ to help solve some of the world’s big challenges?

A group of high profile local organisations have joined forces with the prestigious Singularity University, based at NASA’s Research Park in Silicon Valley, to provide an opportunity for the Isle of Man’s technologists, entrepreneurs and leaders of tomorrow to tackle an Isle of Man Grand Challenge.

Sponsored by PokerStars, the Isle of Man Grand Challenge requires two inspired individuals to take up the challenge of facilitating the development of advancing technologies and applying them to address one or more of humanity’s grand challenges.

They will be rewarded with a place each at Singularity University’s week- long Executive Programme in December 2013. The $25,000 total prize also includes flight and accommodation expenses.

Minister for Economic Development John Shimmin MHK commented: ‘I am delighted to be supporting the Isle of Man Grand Challenge which offers an excellent opportunity for two inspirational Isle of Man individuals to develop their ideas and skills. We are also very grateful to PokerStars for making this Grand Challenge possible with their very generous sponsorship.

‘Over the last 30 years the Isle of Man has achieved economic success by Government building close relations with business leaders both locally and internationally to anticipate the future, to find relevant opportunities and then to work together to maximise those opportunities for the good of our whole community.

‘As a result we are now a highly-respected international business centre and enjoy a high quality of life. We cannot rest on our laurels; we must now look to how we plan for future success for the next generation. I believe our Grand Challenge can greatly assist our efforts. This is an amazing opportunity for two local individuals to meet some of the greatest visionaries in the world and bring back what they learn to the Island.

I look forward to hearing their insights.’

Mike Halsall an alumnus of Singularity University, had this message for entrants: ‘You may already have effected change through the use of emerging technologies, or used your entrepreneurial skills to great benefit. You may also be an up and coming inspirational leader with a great vision.

‘Applications are invited that may be just ideas, concepts or fully developed proposals, ranging from complex to mind-bogglingly simple. Focus your submission on the benefits to the Isle of Man as well as global humanity’ Head of Corporate Giving for PokerStars, Sue Hammett said: ‘As a company we exist because of advances in technology and so we are passionate about supporting projects that contribute to education in this field. In the next six years, there will be 2.4 million job openings in STEM fields, so as a responsible business with key skills in this area we believe by providing investment we can contribute to the long term future of the next generation.’

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Singularity University is where many of technology’s top thinkers work and exchange ideas with the world’s leading scientists, innovators and philanthropists, charged with finding technological solutions to the world’s great challenges.

Participating on the Executive Programme at the Singularity University in California will enable the two winners to keep pace with accelerating change and understand how emerging technologies will impact industry. They will also have the chance to meet top visionaries, and venture capitalists.

Applicants need to be classified as ‘Isle of Man Workers’ and ideally based in the Isle of Man. You may choose to submit an application as an individual or as a representative of a group.

Details on how to apply are available at iomgrandchallenge.com or whereyoucan.im/IOM-Grand-Challenge/ Introduction.aspx or can be requested from; Dr Ken Milne, Department of Economic Development by email at Ken.Milne@gov.im

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