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CITYWING MAGAZINE | ISSUE 11 JAN -MAR 2015
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Welcome to Citywing We are delighted to welcome you on board your flight today. First and foremost I would like to wish you a happy New Year and, of course, thank you for choosing Citywing. Now is the time to be booking those holidays, and this is the best time of the year to get the best fares. All our destinations have something special to offer so I would thoroughly recommend spending some time checking them out. Each year I take the family away with Citywing and we have not been disappointed. We have always found something that suited everyone and we all look back at them as treasured memories. Citywing has welcomed recent changes in Air Passenger Duty, with regards to children under the age of 12 travelling to the Isle of Man from all Citywing destinations, and we have changed all our pricing which will make family holidays more affordable. For 2016 this will be extended to children aged 16 and below. While we feel it would have been preferable if APD had been stopped altogether, this is certainly a step in the right direction.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for supporting Citywing and we hope that our service meets your expectations. We aim for excellence throughout the whole process, from the website, check in, flight experience and after you disembark, from collecting your luggage and departing the airport, to dealing with a member of the Citywing team. We continually strive to improve our service, so we would ask you to please 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 always great to recieve praise for our service, but it is also important to rectify any issues that may arise We hope to welcome you aboard again in the not too distant future...
2014 was an interesting and busy year for Citywing, as we expanded our network to Glasgow where we now offer the lowest fares, and the only direct route, for flights between the Isle of Man and Scotland. Overall the route has been successful, so we will be looking to add some additional flights in 2015, giving a greater choice to business users and leisure travellers alike. Glasgow is also a great gateway airport so, if you are travelling further afield, it is an airport worth considering. For 2015 we will see more change on the Isle of Man and, depending on your point of view, it could be for better or for worse; London is now going to be better served, but is it really in the Island’s best interests? Stansted is only just over 30 miles away from London City Airport and will no doubt take passengers from the route. Stansted has in the past been operated to by EuroManx and Manx2.com, but unfortunately both businesses could not make it work, so hopefully this will not be the case with Flybe.
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STANDARD BANK TRIUMPHS AT CITYWING PLANE PULL FOR MANX BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Standard Bank claimed victory at Citywing’s charity Plane Pull event, held at its hangar in Ronaldsway on Sunday 19th July. Nine teams took part in total, raising funds for Manx Breast Cancer Support Group to help the charity achieve its goal of creating a dedicated breast care unit for the Isle of Man.
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The entrants flexing their muscles were Manx Telecom ‘A‘ and ‘B‘ teams, Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society ‘A‘ and ‘B‘ teams, Standard Bank, 4 Hire Co., Taylor Made Fitness Girls, Manx Breast Cancer Support Group and Warehouse Fitness. The winners were Standard Bank, who completed the 34-yard course in a time of 15.72 seconds, while Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society ‘B’ team took second place and
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Warehouse Fitness came in third. Manx Breast Cancer Support Group also awarded Taylor Made Fitness Girls with a special prize for being the Most Fun Team. David Buck, Managing Director at Citywing, said ‘We had a fantastic time at the Plane Pull, and hope that all the competitors did too! It is brilliant that so many local businesses and societies are eager to be involved with our charity fundraising events, and congratulations must go to everyone who took part – especially Standard Bank who took home the trophy for first place. It has been a privilege to collaborate with Manx Breast Cancer Support Group on this event, and we hope this event highlights the vital services that the charity provides.’
Denise Bridson at Manx Breast Cancer Support Group added: ‘We are very grateful to Citywing for putting on this event on behalf of our charity, and to our behind the scene supporters. We would like to thank Castletown Ale Drinkers’ Society, Manx Tea and Coffee for their sponsorship of the hot drinks, Jack Frost for supplying the breakfast baps and Bill Liddell for taking photographs of the event. ‘It was brilliant to see all of the competitors and spectators having so much fun on the day, and we are hugely appreciative of all the teams’ fundraising efforts, which will be a great help in reaching our goal of raising £1.5million to build a dedicated breast care unit for the Island, facilitated by Nobles Hospital management.’
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NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK ONLINE AT CITYWING.COM CITYWING PASSENGERS TO BENEFIT FROM GLASGOW AIRPORT £3.15M INVESTMENT Passengers flying to Glasgow Airport with Citywing will be among those to benefit from a £3.15 million extension programme which will bring a series of improvements to the main terminal building. It brings to £20 million the total amount Glasgow Airport has invested in enhancing its facilities during 2014. The latest programme of works will involve the construction of a two storey, 1,400 square metre extension to one of its three piers and is due for completion by spring 2015. The extension is in direct response to the airport’s success in securing a number of new routes and services. In October, Ryanair opened a new base at Glasgow Airport, and the airline is expected to bring more than 850,000 passengers per year with 55 weekly return flights. In August, Jet2.com announced further expansion plans at Glasgow Airport, including five new routes and an additional aircraft which will see the airline operate its biggest ever flying programme from Glasgow Airport in 2015. Canadian airline WestJet will introduce direct, daily flights to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2015.
Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said ‘2014 has been a momentous year for Glasgow Airport and this latest project brings our total investment figure for the year to £20 million. Not only will the investment significantly enhance our facilities, it will improve the passenger experience for the millions of people who travel through our doors every year.‘
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Citywing Managing Director, David Buck said ‘Our passengers will undoubtedly benefit from this significant investment by Glasgow Airport and we’re delighted to see the further enhancements to the traveller experience. The expansion of options for ongoing travel is also another bonus for the Isle of Man – Glasgow route. ‘Glasgow is a popular destination all year round. Citywing offers nine weekly return flights and with prices from £49.95 single the service is proving beneficial for both business and tourism.’
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Jump on a flight to Gloucester Cheltenham Spa Fabulous festivals and events – Cheltenham is internationally renowned for its breathtaking cultural festival programme, blending history and heritage brilliantly with the modern day. As the cultural centre for the Cotswolds, Cheltenham offers something for everyone, from cutting edge jazz, classical and folk music, to horseracing, family music festivals, cricket and literature. Regency past – The town’s real origins lie in the discovery of spa water in the 18th century. Praised for its medicinal properties, a visit by George III led to the creation of this fashionable spa town. A walking tour will show you the classical terraces, stylish villas in landscaped estates and wide promenades. Shop and relax – The Promenade offers some of the finest shopping in the country. Cath Kidston, the vintage inspired fashion house has a store here and smaller, distinctive shops make up the ‘village’ feel of Montpellier and the Suffolks. Following a major rebuild, Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum re-opened in October 2013 as The Wilson four new floors include two superb temporary galleries for national and international touring exhibitions. Cheltenham’s internationally renowned Arts and Crafts Movement collection has been significantly re-displayed, and the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen now has a retail outlet, The Guild at 51.
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Besides the awe-inspiring cathedral, Gloucester’s waterside location and stunning victorian docks add an extra special dimension to your visit. So, whether you fancy taking a boat trip, exploring one of the many museums or indulging in some retail therapy at the Gloucester Quays shopping outlet, the city has something to appeal to visitors of all ages. Gloucester is a Host City for this years Rugby World Cup, which is the third largest global sporting event. Kingsholm stadium, the home of Gloucester Rugby, will be a match venue for four matches in the tournament. The Cotswolds area is bigger than many people realise, stretching about a hundred miles from north to south. On any given day, people might be visiting a farmers’ market, garden or gallery, buying antiques, listening to live music, watching world-class sport, messing about on the water or eating delicious, locally produced food. A year round diary of festivals and events, ranging from international-standard to the fun and quirky, brings the Cotswolds alive throughout every season.
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Cirencester Cirencester is a must see thriving market town at the heart of the Cotswolds with ancient origins. The town was one of the most important places in Roman Britain making the Corinium Museum worth a visit. The town mixes old with new having a vibrant arts centre with workshops, Britain’s oldest open air swimming pool and beautiful abbey grounds. The amazing selection of independent shops and restaurants sit alongside the ‘woolgothic’ church, which dominates the marketplace. Come to Cirencester and experience a variety of markets, independent shops, individual food and incredible history. Stroud Brimming with independent shops, cafés, galleries and a lovely museum, bohemian Stroud is home to one of the best farmers’ markets in the country and has been described as ‘the Covent Garden of the Cotswolds’. Here you will find an eclectic mix of shops selling everything from fossils to fairies and vintage to vinyl, sitting against the dramatic backdrop of the beautiful Five Valleys. Stroud is known as a centre for contemporary arts, as well as its canal, commons, woollen mill heritage and colourful festivals. Pop into the Canal Visitor Centre or Tourist Information Centre to find out more. Tewkesbury Situated where the Rivers Severn and Avon meet, Tewkesbury has a character all of its own and is one of the few places in the Cotswold area where you will see black and white half-timbered buildings. In fact, there are almost 400 listed buildings and this makes it popular with visitors who also enjoy spending time on the riverbanks, visiting the heritage centre and admiring the elegant Abbey, a church on a cathedral scale, which is one of Gloucestershire’s most distinguished buildings. Tewkesbury is great for a day out, short break or a touring base for the Cotswolds.
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With a flight time of just under an hour, running twice daily during week days as well as at optimum weekend times, The Cotswolds are within easy reach from Gloucester Airport and just waiting for you to explore and enjoy. Visit citywing.com for further details and offers.
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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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The residents of Gloucester were asked to vote for their favourite historic buildings and locations. With more than 500 listed buildings and numerous well-loved locations dotted around the city, the response was broad and varied, but after sifting through the mountains of correspondence and listening to many stories about Gloucester and what it means to people, a number of much-loved heritage sites, buildings and features stood out as clear favourites.
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
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:
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Titanic Belfast. Something you should really sea. “It‘s really quite phenomenal. It‘s a magnificent, dramatic building.“ James Cameron - Director
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hink ‘Titanic‘, and a host of associations synonymous with the ill-fated ship spring to mind: tragedy, luxury, man‘s reckless pride, gaping class divides and, oddly, romance, thanks to one box-office breaking film.
After 100 years, the RMS Titanic continues to fascinate millions around the globe. The sinking of the luxury ocean liner on April 15th 1912, along with 1,514 of its passengers and crew, shook the world, catching the imagination of writers ever since with countless books and films on the subject. Titanic Belfast Museum opened last year and has been pulling in thousands of tourists since. The museum aims to impress with grandeur on a similar scale to the ill-fated ship – the building’s architecture is quite a statement as you can see opposite and below.
The Belfast Titanic Museum is not just about the loss of life, it is also a celebration of the achievements of the former designers and ship builders of Belfast. Pools of water shimmer at the base of the building next to a bold steel cutout Titanic sign. The central atrium through the entrance reveal a light and airy open plan void with more textured walls, dark and rusty in colour, juxtaposing sharply with the clean glass elevators. Many striking designs do not age well, like the grey concrete creations of the 1970s, but the Titanic Belfast Museum could easily still look fresh for the 200-year Titanic anniversary.
The exhibition starts with Belfast‘s roots as an industrial centre of the 1800s, when it was famed as the linen capital of the world, producing huge amounts, from the flax plant, right up to bed sheets for export. The city was so thriving, that its population was bigger than Belfast’s present day number. Setting the scene, superimposed life-size silhouettes are projected on to the walls, so you share the streets with the Victorian Belfast residents as they busy themselves with daily life: walking, talking, shopping, children running and playing – you’re immediately immersed in the era, before the Titanic looms into view.
Walking from room to room, you are introduced to the men who dreamt up the most luxurious ship of her time - the designers - their names, faces, backgrounds, wages, and eyewitness accounts of what they were like as managers. The pride that must have buzzed in Belfast’s ship-building docks during the Titanic’s construction appears to have lasted a century present in the museum’s care and attention in creating an exhibition that offers technical design detail, but never overwhelming the user, simply awe-inspiring at each step.
Engaging Multi-media experiences are throughout: touch-screen animations guide you through the ship‘s construction in bitesized explanations, an immersive surround animation gives you a virtual tour through the decks of the ship, and screens beneath your
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feet take you on an underwater journey to the decaying remains in the Atlantic depths. It‘s stunning.
There are of course physical exhibits to view – recreations of a lifeboat and of the first, second and third class cabins. Surprisingly, there are no actual surviving objects from the Titanic on proud display – perhaps the curators could not justify the huge prices that the rare items fetch, for example, a Titanic menu recently made six-figures at auction. Whatever the reason, the experience is not diminished. Throughout the museum, there is deep respect for the hundreds who lost their lives - the exhibition ends with description of how the bodies were recovered, where they were buried, what White Star‘s actions were after the disaster, how relatives of the deceased reacted back home, and the many stories of the survivors.
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Many have laid claim to the ship‘s famous history - Southampton and Queenstown (known as Cobh) were her last stops before setting off on her doomed maiden voyage, New York was her destination and Halifax was where some of the deceased were laid to rest - but Belfast deserves international acknowledgement for creating the world’s most famous ship. To learn more and book tickets for this incredible experience, visit:
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Belfast 365 No matter what time of the year you visit the city, your trip is bound to coincide with one of Belfast’s many festivals giving you the chance to experience everything from world music, European theatre productions, international cuisine, traditional sessions and contemporary dance. Celebrate Chinese New Year, Diwali or St. Patrick’s Day in Belfast and see how diverse, vibrant and lively the city really is. Only in Belfast can you celebrate Titanic in the city of her birth, experience an Orangefest and Europe’s largest community festival Feilé an Phobail, enjoy a songwriters fest honouring links with sister city Nashville, and experience a festival just for children and lots, lots more. JANUARY Out to Lunch Festival FEBRUARY NI Science Festival | International Festival of Chamber Music MARCH St Patrick’s Day Celebrations | Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival | Belfast Children’s Festival APRIL Belfast Photo Festival | Circuit of Ireland Rally MAY Festival of Fools | Belfast City Marathon | Writers on Writers Festival JUNE Belfast City Blues Festival | Open House Festival | Summer Festival of Racing JULY Tall Ships * / Titanic Maritime Festival | Orangefest | Feile an Phobail – West Belfast Festival AUGUST Belsonic | Tennents Vital | Hilden Beer and Music Festival SEPTEMBER Belly Laughs Belfast | Culture Night | Hillsborough International Oyster Festival
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OCTOBER Belfast Fashion Week | Belfast Festival at Queens | Halloween NOVEMBER CS Lewis Festival | Cinemagic Festival DECEMBER Belfast Christmas Markets * Tall Ships are coming back and it’s bigger than before! Hot on the wheels of the Giro d’Italia Grande Partenza, from 2 to 5 July. This is the 3rd time that Belfast has hosted the races. And like the Giro, Belfast has been chosen to be the starting point of the race where so many of the vessels will arrive en masse - 80 vessels are expected - twice as many as in 2009. The ships will then continue to Ålesund and Kristiansand (in Norway) and finish off in the Danish port of Aalborg. A 4-day maritime festival will take place in Belfast Harbour and the Titanic Quarter area where the ships will dock before they embark on their race towards Scandinavia. Host port sponsor, Lidl NI will have an array of family-friendly activities on offer as well as opportunity to sample and purchase some of their best produce. There will plenty of other family fun, with fairgrounds and lots of free activities including musical performances, street theatre, nautical fun and games and fireworks! Visitors will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of food and drink at the continental markets and international bars. www.visit-belfast.com
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Whether it’s new Spring fashion at Victoria Square , a ‘scare the wits out of ya’ night time tour at Crumlin Road Gaol or simply enjoying the many restaurants, bars and thriving nightlife of the Cathedral Quarter, whatever you’re doing in Belfast... if you’re lovin’ it... like it, pin it, tweet it, share it!
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Enjoy a Winter break in the beautiful Isle of Man only a short flight from the UK. Relax in the enchanting surroundings of The Sefton Hotel or enjoy the variety of entertainment at BEST WESTERN Palace Hotel & 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 luxurious 4* Sefton Hotel in Douglas, is close to the capital's main shopping and business district and combines finely restored Victorian elegance, a modern extension centered round a beautiful indoor water-garden, and the new 5* quality Sefton Suites. If you want luxury, convenience and tranquility... The Sefton is the obvious choice. The Sefton Hotel BEST WESTERN Palace Hotel and Casino
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You gotta go to Glasgow Glasgow offers lots of exciting experiences, but where to begin? You could start with the city‘s iconic buildings, first taking a walk through the city‘s museums and galleries to find everything from Dinosaurs to Dali, and a tour of the historic City Chambers and magnificent Glasgow Cathedral. Football fans will also undoubtedly want to take a look behind the scenes of Scotland‘s national stadium at the Hampden Experience, taking in the iconic sporting venue. Mackintosh lovers will find The Willow Tea Rooms, The Lighthouse, House for an Art Lover and the Glasgow School of Art to be must-visits, with the Hard Rock Cafe nearby to provide a stop-off. There‘s also plenty to do for families, with Loch Lomond Aquarium and Snow Factor just a short distance away from the city.
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For something a little bit different, why not head over to Glasgow Science Centre or the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery to find fascinating exhibitions and collections, or step aboard the Tall Ship, an icon of Glasgow‘s ship-building heritage still afloat to this day! Looking to explore more of Scotland? Glasgow‘s the perfect city to depart from, as you‘ll find Rabbie‘s Small Group Tours and Timberbush Tours regularly setting off from the City Centre to destinations across the country.
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Whisky lovers will relish a tour of Glengoyne Distillery, and Tennent‘s Wellpark Brewery presents a fascinating look into the history and success of Scotland‘s oldest brewery. To top it off, all of our attractions are supported by a great network of tourist transport - so why not see it all on an open-topped tourist bus, hopping on and off as many times as you like!
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Food & Drink Glasgow’s eating and drinking scene is vibrant, with food and drink available to suit all tastes and pockets. Popular travel magazine, Wanderlust, recently highlighted the city’s “impressive gastronomic scene”. These days it’s firmly part of the city’s unique culture: coffee and cake while shopping, lunch in or nearby a museum, drinks before a gig, dinner in one of our exciting, diverse neighbourhoods and districts. The city’s food and drink is about experience and authenticity: keeping it real, serving it well. In Glasgow, that’s delivered by our greatest asset – our people. We want to help you uncover the distinctive food and drink experiences which will enhance your stay. After all, whether you are here for shopping, a concert, a conference, visiting family or an event, everyone has to eat.
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If food and drink is the new rock n’ roll, then Glasgow’s well and truly rocking! The range of choice is breathtaking, with new restaurants popping up all the time.
Glasgow embraced the flavours and cuisines of the many nationalities of those who’ve made their home here. You can literally “dine your way around the world”. From native Mexican, American, Asian, Indian, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and African influences, to name just a few, the choice is truly international.
Glasgow’s lucky – our chefs are able to source some of the best local produce in the world, including outstanding seafood and shellfish; unbeatable game and beef; Scottish fruit and vegetables and awardwinning cheeses. Combine this with confident, creative restaurateurs, and you’ll understand why Glasgow’s culinary offering is imaginative and cosmopolitan. You can taste traditional dishes, regional specialities and local produce, like haggis, shortbread, whisky and cullen skink. Modern Scottish cuisine embraces this but then adds a twist, so you might find haggis pakora or crab and cucumber cannelloni on the menu.
Drink Options Glasgow is the perfect place to lose a few hours whilst indulging in afternoon tea, cocktails, gin, whisky or whatever tipple takes your fancy. Whether you are treating your mum or spending time with friends, nothing tastes better than indulging in a spot of afternoon tea and there are plenty of places throughout the city to where you‘ll find delicious afternoon tea. Glasgow’s specialist gin and whisky bars serve an impressive selection, alongside home brewed tonics, and Glasgow now has its own first craft gin brand, Makar Glasgow Gin, launched in October 2014, produced by the Glasgow Distillery Company. Craft beers – are also bang on trend. Self-confident Brew Dog, adjacent to Kelvingrove. Indy brewers, West, based in the iconic Templeton building have the finest lagers and wheat beers. At the Drygate Brewing you can watch the brewing process as you try one of their 24 different craft beers or, brew your own! And of course household name, Tennents has been in the city for over 450 years.
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On the Go Find an edgy venue and set up some trestle tables, or equip an old truck, and the art of ‘pop-up dining’ and ‘feastival food’ is born. The “Street Food” scene in Glasgow is as vibrant as ever with pop-up experiences across the city. Street food can be eaten at any time of day or night - a perfect stopping-off point during a busy day’s shopping.
On a Budget Whether you’re a student, a shopper, a tourist or here on business, why not take advantage of these great deals throughout the city. The choice is wide from pretheatre to places you can eat out for less than a fiver.
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Following the success of EAT! OUT festival in Summer 2014, which celebrated the nation’s love of outdoor dining, EAT! NewcastleGateshead is going indoors for its first ever EAT! IN festival.
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One of the first major dates in the UK foodie calendar in 2015, EAT! IN (Friday 20 February – Sunday 1 March 2015) presents a Medieval Lenten Feast at St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle, a new take on Secret Paladares and an immersive Drink Along Movie experience in the lavish world of The Great Gatsby.
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aking place from Friday 20 February – Sunday 1 March 2015, EAT! IN begins with an upscaled version of its popular Secret Paladares event. Stepping out from the traditional location of the host’s own home, six talented home cooks from different ethnic backgrounds will be creating the authentic dishes that they grew up with, at secret community venues revealed shortly before each event. Inspired by Cuban home restaurants, guests are invited to bring along their favourite dinner plate and join the communal table at Secret Paladares Go Large (Fri 20 – Fri 27 Feb) to enjoy an evening of authentic ethnic home cooking, culture and good company.
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Barber and Saint-Saëns, all in the beautiful surroundings of the Loftus Room at the Lit & Phil. The Semibreve Supper Club – Nature’s Prelude (Thu 26 Feb) will also include a screening of filmmaker Christo Wallers latest work inspired by starling murmurations. The Lit & Phil will welcome an altogether more raucous evening’s entertainment as EAT! IN celebrates the decadence of 1920’s East Coast America in Drink Along Gatsby Deluxe (Fri 27 & Sat 28 Feb). Part movie screening, part immersive theatre performance, guests are invited to dress up and drink along as they watch Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 film adaptation. When Gatsby’s legendary party get’s underway on screen, the whole audience is invited to step into the action for real. Bootleg cocktails, American canapés, a Jazz age soundtrack and dancing the Charleston are all on the menu.
On the final day of the festival (Sun 1 Mar), acclaimed Indian film The Lunchbox gets the Eat-Along Movie treatment. Enjoy food from the film as it appears on Young, up and coming chefs will screen and surround have an opportunity to shine your senses with the at the Future Chef, Future City sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Mumbai. The talented chefs at (Fri 20 Feb) event at the brand Angeethi, Gateshead will be recreating the dishes as movie-goers new Science Central building, enjoy the film. No popcorn required. The Core. It’s 2040 and the food chain we take for granted today Newcastle Wine Fair (Sun 1 Mar), the largest in the North East, is under threat. Sugar is heavily invites wine enthusiasts to smell, swirl and importantly sample, taxed, many fish species have more than 70 different wines from the region’s best independent run out, the price of energy wine merchants. Master of Wine Peter McCombie will be hosting has rocketed and chefs face a a special masterclass celebrating wines from his home country, New different landscape in creating Zealand. dishes that are affordable, nutricious and appetising. Closing this year’s EAT! IN festival is the Medieval Lenten Feast (Sun 1 Mar) at St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle. Taking place on Enjoy an evening of documentary the second Sunday in Lent, a day when normal Lenten traditions are movies and talks about the future traditionally relaxed, diners will be treated to live Celtic harp music, of our food system by some themed entertainment and a feast featuring sustainable fish, local of the UK’s most enlightened leeks (marking St David’s Day), artisan breads and North East ales and thinkers before sampling and mead. This candlelit medieval feast takes place in the beautiful nave judging the sustainable and of England’s most northerly Cathedral. futuristic dishes created by the Future Chef finalists. The overall winner of Future Chef 2015 will For more information about EAT! NewcastleGateshead and be chosen by public vote on the EAT! IN, please visit www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com. night. Newcastle’s first themed musical supper club joins the EAT! IN festival in 2015. Diners will enjoy Chef Pia Castleton’s four-course menu of locally foraged, organic ingredients whilst Concert Pianist Annie Ball performs works by Ravel, Rachmaninoff,
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Tickets for all events will go on sale in January 2015. Sign up to the EAT! NewcastleGateshead newsletter (www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com) for the exact on sale date or follow EAT! on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/EATNG) or follow EAT! on Twitter (@EATng) for updates.
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Mannfacts. Douglas (Doolish)
The Island‘s capital has lots to offer the visitor. The stunning two mile sweep of Douglas Bay is home to a vibrant, bustling town. Its main shopping area behind Loch Promenade at its southern end, boasts many leading UK High Street retailers and a host of independents. Douglas has an abundance of quality hotels, guest houses and restaurants and the town‘s inner harbour has a yacht marina with a relaxing, laid back leisure area. The excellent Villa Marina entertainment complex and the breath-taking Frank Matcham designed Gaiety Theatre, both on the seafront, are just a couple of jewels in the town‘s crown.
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Onchan (Kiondroghad)
Onchan lies just north of Douglas and has a number of unique attractions of its own. Onchan Leisure Park and Stadium offers activities ranging from Stock Car Racing (in season) to boating lake and bowling greens. Nearby the challenging King Edward Bay Golf Course on Onchan Head affords panoramic views. In the village centre old meets new, including the parish church of St Peter‘s, built in 1833, which is the site of a former church where Captain Bligh of the Bounty was married. On the outskirts of the village are two of the Island‘s national glens, Molly Quirk‘s Glen and Groudle Glen.
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Castletown (Balley Cashtal)
The Island‘s ancient captial is dominated by Castle Rushen, a magnificently preserved medievel fortress and former home to Kings and Lords of Mann. The castle, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries is also a popular location for weddings. It overlooks an idyllic harbour to one side and the town square to the other. Castletown is home to the old House of Keys building where the Island‘s early laws were debated. The Nautical Museum - home to the yacht Peggy, which played a major role in the smuggling trade, and the Old Grammar School which retains the fixtures and fittings that were in place when it closed for the last time in 1930.
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Port St Mary (Purt le Moirrey)
The picturesque coastal village of Port St Mary offers an excellent beach and a pleasing yacht harbour and fishing port. The village provides a great starting point for a series of excellent coastal walks. Port St Mary High Street features a number of welcoming hostelries and restaurants. An excellent nine hole golf course is another attraction of this popular seaside village.
Port Erin (Purt Chiarn)
Port St Mary
Imposing Port Erin sits within a beautiful bay dominated to its northern side by towering Bradda Head. Its beach is one of the Island‘s finest, offering soft golden sands and the area is a walker‘s paradise with spectacular glen and coastal pathways. The town offers a range of good hotels, pubs and eateries along with several independent shops and supermarket. Port Erin is the southern outpost of the Steam Railway and within the surrounds of the station is the excellent Railway Museum. Boat trips to the Calf of Man depart from Port Erin harbour. Port Erin >
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St Johns (Balley Keeil Eoin)
The quiet rural village of St Johns takes centre stage on Manx National Day, July 5th, when the annual open air Tynwald ceremony is held. During the proceedings, Acts passed by the Manx parliament in the preceding year are promulgated. Tynwald members gather on the tiered hill on the village green. St Johns has a number of excellent attractions including the lovely arboretum adjacent to Tynwald Hill and Cooil y Ree Gardens, a haven of peace and tranquillity spanning more than three acres. Shopaholics can feed their habit at the modern Tynwald Mills shopping complex in the valley behind the village.
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Peel (Purt ny hlnshey)
Peel has quaint, narrow streets, a deep, working harbour lined with fishing boats and pleasure craft and the magnificent ruins of Peel Castle all combine to create a unique atmosphere. The Castle stands on St Patrick‘s Isle and dates back to the 11th century. History is given a modern, interactive twist in the nearby House of Manannan. This award-winning museum charts key elements in the Island‘s history. The Leece Museum is devoted to objects, photographs and documents specifically relating to Peel in the Isle of Man. Peel Centenary Centre is a popular venue for music and dance shows, along with panto, plays, poetery and lectures. Peel has a good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and traditional public houses - as well as one of the Island‘s finest sandy beaches. It‘s also the home of the Island‘s world famous kipper curing industy and its only cathedral - St German‘s.
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Ramsey (Rhumsaa)
The Island‘s second largest town earned the title ‘Royal Ramsey‘ after an unscheduled visit in 1847 by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Ramsey sits on the northern plain at the foot of the northern mountain range and boasts the highest number of sunshine hours of all the Island‘s main towns. The town centre offers a good range of mainly independent shops, cafes and public houses. There‘s an attractive working harbour spanned by a Victorian swing bridge and open expanses of sand / shingle beach to the north and south of the town. Ramsey‘s jewel is the 40 acre Mooragh Park - a pristine leisure facility with a large boating lake, cafes, bowling green, tennis courts and children‘s playground - all interspersed with beautifully manicured gardens.
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Mooragh Park - Ramsey
Laxey Wheel
Laxey is set in a beautiful deep valley and forms two distinct areas the main village and Old Laxey, which nestles around the quaint tidal harbour. The sand / shingle beach at Laxey is extremely popular with visitors and locals alike and the coast between Laxey and Dhoon (to the north) is a popular location for whale watchers in the autumn months. The village is dominated by the magnificent Laxey Wheel. It‘s the biggest working water wheel in the world and was built in 1854 to pump water from the lead and zinc mines. The Laxey Wheel now has a little sister in the form of the Lady Evelyn - or the Snaefell Wheel. She was dismantled in 1910 but has now been fully restored. At Laxey Woolen Mills, visitors can see the famous Manx tartan being made on original loom.
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ROSS NOBLE | Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Villa Marina | Douglas Following 14 sell-out tours, the king of improvisational comedy is back with another mind-blowing UK tour. Ross Noble will be showcasing his talent in a brand new UK show, Tangentleman. His exuberance, spontaneity and cerebral style have established him as one of Britain’s best-loved comedians. This show has a recommended age limit of 16+ Tickets £25.50 (inc 2% booking charge) 01624 600555 www.villagaiety.com
OMID DJALILI | Thursday 19 March 2015 | Villa Marina | Douglas He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; ’Time Out Award’ and ‘EMMA Award’ for Best Stand Up and nominated for the ‘South Bank Award‘. “To carve yourself out a career as the thinking person‘s Iranian comedian in this political climate takes a fine brain and a masterful way with the audience. There is no question that Omid Djalili possesses both“. (Sunday Times). Tickets £23.50 (inc 2% booking charge) 01624 600555 www.villagaiety.com
Joan Armatrading Solo Tour
Tuesday 10th March 2015 | Villa Marina | Douglas Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novella winner producer and musician Joan Armatrading MBE is recognised as one of the World’s leading singer, songwriter and guitarists. Over her 42 years of touring she has never done a solo world tour. For her last major tour she has decided that this is the perfect time to perform her first ever full scale solo concerts. Her performances will include songs that span her entire career so far. Tickets £30.00 (inc 2% booking charge) 01624 600555 www.villagaiety.com
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Gigs to note Belfast Odyssey Arena Noel Gallagher‘s High Flying Birds Tuesday 3rd March 2015 Spandau Ballet Wednesday 4th March 2015 Lionel Richie Tuesday 10th March 2015 Usher Saturday 21st March 2015 Booking: www.odysseyarena.com
SSE Hydro Glasgow Paolo Nutini Friday 9th & Saturday 10th January 2015 Queen + Adam Lambert Wednesday 14th January 2015 The Script Thursday 19th & Friday 20th February 2015 The Black Keys Sunday 1st March 2015 Lionel Richie Friday 6th March 2015 Noel Gallagher‘s High Flying Birds Saturday 7th March 2015 McBusted Thursday 12th & Friday 13th March 2015 Usher Tuesday 17th March 2015
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Newcastle Metro Arena Queen + Adam Lambert Tuesday 13th January 2015 Kaiser Chiefs Thursday 5th February 2015 The Script Monday 23rd February 2015 Lionel Richie Saturday 7th March 2015 Paloma Faith Saturday 14th March 2015 Spandau Ballet Sunday 15th March 2015 McBusted Monday 16th March 2015 Usher Wednesday 18th March 2015 Booking: www.eventim.co.uk
With Oasis, Noel Gallagher became one of the most prominent and influential figures in British music, releasing a clutch of classic albums in the mid-90s and helping to define the Britpop era alongside his brother, Liam. Following his acrimonious exit from the band in 2009, he went solo with his High Flying Birds project and released a self-titled debut two years later. In October 2014 he confirmed a second record was on its way the following spring, along with accompanying arena shows in the UK and Ireland during March 2015.
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