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Welcome aboard. Thank you for flying Citywing and welcome aboard this flight today. With a New Year brings a renewed sense of positivity to us all, a chance to introduce new regimes to our lives and make and plan any changes for the year ahead. This is also true of many businesses and Citywing is no exception. At this time of year we put our marketing and PR plan into action, finalise our schedule for the year and implement any new policies. January is also our financial year end so there’s a lot to do! We’ve tweaked our schedule to improve connections for our Gloucester passengers, been voted 27th in the world for punctuality* and chosen the charities that we will support for 2016. All of these points are mentioned further into this edition, so do enjoy the read! January is also the time of year when we start to think about summer holidays and plan breaks for the year. I myself have planned some family time off when the weather improves and will be using the Citywing services again this year to explore the UK, Scotland and Ireland. At this time of year, we see a high volume of bookings for the entire year and it is these forward bookings that become the foundation for the year ahead. We build on these bookings, amend schedules and implement extra services where early demand dictates. It‘s this flexibility that makes Citywing unique. Customer focused services, impeccable punctuality and being locally based on the Isle of Man are the reasons that our passengers keep coming back. Thank you again for choosing Citywing to fly today and we hope to see you onboard again this year!
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*According to FlightView’s ‘Global Airlines On-Time’ report for November 2015, 89.5% of Citywing flights arrived at their destination on time.
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Citywing News CITYWING SOARS ABOVE COMPETITION IN PUNCTUALITY RANKINGS Citywing is celebrating having once again beaten its on-Island competition to be ranked 27th worldwide for flight punctuality.
Blackpool, Glasgow, Gloucester and Newcastle. Citywing flights are operated exclusively for the company by EU airline Van Air – an airline that has operated the versatile and reliable Let 410 aircraft out of Ronaldsway for more than 10 years.
According to FlightView’s ‘Global Airlines On-Time’ report for November 2015, 89.5% of Citywing flights arrived at their destination on time. Neither of Citywing’s main competitors, EasyJet and FlyBe, were noted within the top 60 airlines ranked in the report. Island-serving airlines British Airways and Aer Lingus also failed to appear within the top 60.
Managing Director at Citywing, David Buck, said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to have had Citywing’s punctual service acknowledged in this report from FlightView. Citywing consistently performs well in terms of punctuality, and we strive to maximise customer satisfaction and provide passengers with a reliable service.
Citywing offers reliable routes from the Island to a number of UK destinations, including Belfast,
‘Being Island-based is a great advantage for Citywing; as well having aircraft and pilots based in the Isle of Man, there is 24-hour
maintenance support available in Citywing’s Ronaldsway hangar, all of which contributes to our outstanding levels of arrival punctuality.’ David added: ‘It is particularly beneficial to be based in the Isle of Man during periods of adverse weather. Even taking into account instances in which Citywing has had to delay flights due to bad weather conditions, we still comfortably beat performances from the likes of EasyJet and Flybe. ‘We are confident that Citywing can continue to outperform its competitors, and provide its loyal customers with the best possible service in 2016 and beyond.’ Visit www.citywing.com for full information and to keep up to date with Citywing’s latest news.
CITYWING ENHANCES GLOUCESTER AIRPORT SERVICES FOR 2016 Citywing is delighted to be enhancing its services at Gloucester Airport in 2016, with passengers now able to travel to Newcastle and Glasgow, routing via the Isle of Man.
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Citywing has adjusted operating schedules to add these new connecting options alongside the Belfast City connecting service it provides four days a week.
Operations Director at Gloucester Airport, Darren Lewington, said: ‘These flights are welcome additions to our niche network. Citywing has demonstrated the clear demand for short-haul services from Gloucestershire and we’re pleased to be able to expand our passenger services in this way. Our 15-minute check-in time and free parking mean that these routes are a practical alternative to the hassle and cost of using larger airports.’
Weekly Citywing flights to Newcastle will depart on Mondays and return on Thursdays, with Glasgow departures on Fridays returning on either Sundays or Mondays each week. The two routes will each involve a stopover of around 40 minutes at Isle of Man Airport before continuing to their destination. Other departure options, with slightly longer stopovers in the Isle of Man, are also available on the new connecting routes. Managing Director at Citywing, David Buck, said: ‘We are always looking for new ways to improve Citywing services, and it is brilliant that we have been able to respond to the needs of our Gloucester customer base to offer these new connecting flights from Gloucester Airport. We look forward to welcoming existing and new passengers on board Citywing flights in 2016 and, as always, will continue to provide our customers with the best possible service.’
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Meet the Staff Judith Musgrave is our Senior Manager. Many of you will have seen Judith in the airport as part of her many responsibilities include the management of our Handling Agents at each of the Airports we travel from. Judith has been involved in aviation since 1984 when she joined Newcastle Airport as a check-in agent. When she moved to the Island in 1990, Judith joined Manx Airlines as a Customer Service Agent. She continued with Manx Airlines progressing to Duty Manager in Ronaldsway then moved to British Airways on the island to become their Station Manager and then to Manx Regional. Judith moved to Manx2 in 2006 having assisted to set up the business with the then Chairman, Noel Hayes and then to Citywing when she was involved as part of the management buyout. Married to Brian and mother to Dawn, it’s fair to say that Judith‘s passion is her granddaughter Evie who is just 2 and a half. Once a month, Judith travels to the UK to mind Evie for her parents and takes great pleasure in watching her develop and grow.
Judes other passion is travel and when she isn’t working or travelling to see her granddaughter, Judith is off exploring the world. You would be hard pushed to find a country she has not visited but she took no hesitation in saying her favourites are Barbados and Dubai!
CITYWING ANNOUNCES TWO NOMINATED CHARITIES FOR 2016 Citywing is delighted to name Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man and Craig‘s Heartstrong Foundation as its joint Charities of the Year for 2016.
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Both of the Isle of Man-based charities will receive 12 return tickets to use for fundraising during the year on any Citywing routes to and from the Island, the donation of proceeds from the popular annual ‘Plane Pull’ event, and the chance to show a promotional video on Citywing flights. Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man is a confidential bereavement support service that promotes the wellbeing of bereaved people, and offers support to anyone bereaved to help understand their grief and cope with their loss. Craig’s Heartstrong Foundation was set up by family and friends of Craig Lunt, a young Manx footballer who died in 2005 due to an undiagnosed heart defect. The charity raises funds to enable heart screening of people aged 1435 on the Island, and to purchase and donate lifesaving defibrillator equipment to local schools and sports clubs. David Buck, Managing Director of Citywing, said: ‘We are very pleased to be able to support two local charities for 2016, and excited to be working with both Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man and Craig‘s Heartstrong Foundation in a number of ways throughout the year. ‘Both of these charities contribute enormously to the wellbeing of our Island’s community, and we are honoured to assist in raising funds for and awareness of their services to help ensure that they continue.
It is both a responsibility and a pleasure for us, as a local business, to support the important work the charity sector carries out in the Isle of Man.’ Les Watson, Chairman at Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man, said: ‘Our charity is delighted to have been selected as Citywing’s joint Charity of the Year for 2016. We look forward to working with Citywing to help us raise awareness and important funds, so that we can continue to help bereaved people in the Isle of Man.’ Paul Healey, Chairman at Craig‘s Heartstrong Foundation, added: ‘We are absolutely delighted to have been chosen as one of the charities that Citywing will support during 2016. We would like to thank them for their support, not only for us, but for all the charities that they help each year. We will ensure that all money raised for Craig‘s Heartstrong Foundation will continue to be put to good use here on the Isle of Man.’
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Shopping in Gloucester offers a mix of high street stores, independent shops, speciality markets, modern shopping centres and a retail outlet, all within 15 minutes from the Airport...
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The main shopping area of the city fans out from The Cross. This is where the ancient streets of Northgate, Eastgate, Southgate and Westgate meet. You will find well known national brands interspersed with independent traders. The Westgate Quarter encompasses a growing number of small, independent shops and cafes on Westgate Street. Down the charming College Court, you can find attractive boutiques nestling in this charming thoroughfare including the House of the Tailor of Gloucester - the actual house that Beatrix Potter set her story. On College Street you will find more independent and family-run businesses set against the precinct of the breathtaking Gloucester Cathedral. There has been a quiet food revolution in Gloucester and the Westgate Quarter has an excellent delicatessen, several cafes and the odd historic pubs specialising in local produce. The Eastgate Shopping Centre with its magnificent portico (built in 1856), features more high street names plus there is also the indoor Eastgate Market with its plethora of stalls ranging from traditional Gloucester sausages at the butchers to a haberdashery. The market is open Monday to Saturday. Across the road is the Kings Walk Shopping Centre with stores featuring leading fashion, music and entertainment brands. There is a plaque on the floor of the centre which marks the site of one of the original Roman defensive towers.
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Gloucester Quays An outlet centre where keen shoppers can save up to 70% off well known brand names. Gloucester Quays is home to a number of restaurants and cafes and hosts an annual Food Festival, Easter Home and Garden Party and the Victorian Christmas Market. Gloucester Quays is just a 10 minute walk from the city centre. Antiques Trail Gloucester is blessed with several high quality antiques stores which is not surprising, considering the city’s historical heritage. There’s Fab and Faded (Longsmith Street), The Dandelion (Cross Keys Lane), The Cottage (South gate Street) and the Upstairs Downstairs (Severn Road) antiques emporium located just behind Lock Warehouse on the historic Docks has a wealth of period lighting and furniture plus much, much more.
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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.
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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.
The residents of Gloucester were asked to vote for their favourite historic buildings and locations. With more than 500 listed buildings and numerous wellloved 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 muchloved heritage sites, buildings and features stood out as clear favourites. The Gloucester XII are:
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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 1. Gloucester Cathedral repairing, restoring and building traditional ships and rigging all year 2. The New Inn 3. Gloucester Folk Museum round in Tommi Nielsen’s dry dock on the West Quay.
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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
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. Harry Potter
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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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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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Voted the UK’s favourite city by readers of The Guardian and Observer, NewcastleGateshead has a packed programme of festival and events in early 2016. Robot: a collection of robot models, cyborgs and androids from TV and film Life Science Centre | Times Square | Newcastle upon Tyne 23 January 2016 - 18 April 2016 The new exhibition Robot features over 40 robot models, cyborgs and androids - full size models, heads and toys - from TV shows and films from the past 60 years. www.life.org.uk Leonardo da Vinci | Laing Art Gallery 13 February 2016 – 24 April 2016 Newcastle’s Laing Art Gallery has been selected by the Royal Collection Trust to premiere Ten Drawings by the Renaissance master, Leonardo da Vinci, described as one of the greatest artists to have ever lived. The drawings from the Royal Collection go on show in February and have been specially selected by da Vinci expert Martin Clayton to cover a broad range of subjects and span the lifetime of the genius artist and inventor who died in 1519. https://laingartgallery.org.uk/ Leonardo da Vinci Gateshead International Jazz Festival | Sage Gateshead 15-17 April 2016 Gateshead International Jazz Festival is back. As always there’s the best of the UK, European and International jazz scene, hotly-tipped emerging talent and exciting cross genre artists with a programme that truly brings something for everyone. The festival is the UK’s biggest held under one roof. 18
GRAMMY award-winning singer Gregory Porter returns after his sell out show in 2014. Saturday night’s stellar double bill opens with leading British saxophonist and festival favourite Courtney Pine with fellow Mercury nominee and MOBO award winning pianist, Zoe Rahman who play the music from their acclaimed album Song (The Ballad Book). In contrast, trumpeter, composer (renowned for his work on Spike Lee’s movies), and former member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers Terence Blanchard brings his new quintet, the E-Collective, in a powerful fusion of funk, R&B and rock. Headlining Sunday night is American soul maestro Charles Bradley. His well-documented against-allodds rise saw him transcend a bleak life on the streets before being discovered by Daptone Records. Following the release of his debut album No Time Dreaming, his performances have earned rave reviews. sagegateshead.com/tour-dates/gateshead-international-jazz-festival
Named the ‘hipster capital of the northeast’ in the influential Lonely Planet Great Britain Travel Guidebook, NewcastleGateshead is a chic destination. The stunning Quayside at its very heart is a bustle of cultural venues (BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Sage Gateshead) and is packed with award-winning restaurants. To its east the Ouseburn Valley - heralded by the New York Times as one of the most vibrant areas in NewcastleGateshead - was once the cradle of the industrial revolution on Tyneside, now it’s home to venues (The Cluny, Northern Print), the UK’s National Centre for Children’s Books at Seven Stories, and a city stables. For more information and to book your holiday in NewcastleGateshead:visit www.newcastlegateshead.com
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You may wonder why the destination is described as NewcastleGateshead.... Newcastle (a city on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (a town on the south bank of the River Tyne) have been transformed into a single cultural and cosmopolitan visitor destination: NewcastleGateshead (think Buda Pest). The two places are closely linked - by seven bridges across the river – and visitor attractions and events can be found on both sides.
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LOVE EVENTS LOVE BLACKPOOL 13-20 February Showzam! Festival of Circus & Street Performance 9-10 April Blackpool Jazz ‘n’ Blues Festival 11-12 June Blackpool Pride Festival 20-26 June Blackpool Armed Forces Week 7 & 8 August Blackpool Air Show 30 August Ride The Lights 2-4 September Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Weekend 2 September-6 November Blackpool Illuminations & LightPool 9, 16, 23 & 30 September World Fireworks Championship Blackpool For more information on all VisitBlackpool events go to www.visitblackpool.com or call (01253) 478222 Please note: events and dates may be subject to change
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What’s On Blackpool 2016 A year-round programme of world-class events is back again for 2016. Whether you love the wow of the circus, the excitement of the air show or the skies lighting up with fireworks and light, there is something for everyone in Blackpool this year.
SHOWZAM! 13-20 February Showzam! is Blackpool’s eight-day festival of circus and street performance, that runs through the half-term holidays. This extraordinary and unique festival includes a number of high profile performers, street artists and never before seen acts such as Akoreacro, with their amazing circus acrobatics, all showcased throughout Blackpool’s famous landmarks and on the streets. The ever popular Showzam! Carnival Ball is back for 2016 with the theme of ‘Decadence through the ages’. From the roaring twenties and the swing era to the swinging sixties, the excess of the eighties and into a new millennium, the ball celebrates decadence throughout the decades. www.showzam.co.uk
BLACKPOOL PRIDE FESTIVAL 11 & 12 June Blackpool Pride celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2016 with a two-day festival that brings a wave of colour and fun to the resort. Featuring a great indoor event at Blackpool Winter Gardens, street parties, parades and a wide range of international artists, Pride 2016 is not to be missed! www.blackpoolpridefest.co.uk
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BLACKPOOL ARMED FORCES WEEK 20-26 June The incredible work of the British Armed Forces has long been celebrated in Blackpool – none more so than with our special week-long celebration honouring serving military personnel past, present and future. During this week the town comes together with a range of events for everyone and special offers for members of the Armed Forces and their families. The activities include free concerts, exhibitions, military and ceremonial tributes. www.visitblackpool.com/armedforces
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BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW 7 & 8 August Those Magnificent Men (and Women) In Their Flying Machines have been wowing crowds in Blackpool since it hosted the first official air show in 1909. There can be no more uplifting sight than watching the Red Arrows paint intricate patterns in the sky above Blackpool together with jaw dropping aerobatic stunts and fly-bys from some incredible aircraft. Now a two-day event, the air show is free to attend and showcases the finest military and civilian aircraft over Blackpool’s golden sands. www.visitblackpool.com/airshow
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RIDE THE LIGHTS 30 August Get ready for an electrifying and magical cycle ride under Blackpool’s world famous Illuminations. You can join thousands of riders as they travel along the Promenade for a sneak preview of the 2016 Lights, days before their official switch on. The six-mile, traffic-free course, is suitable for all ages and abilities, and includes a range of entertainment, stalls, workshops and competitions to keep cyclists entertained throughout the evening. www.visitblackpool.com/ridethelights
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS SWITCH-ON WEEKEND 2-4 September
INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIP September 9,16,23,30
Blackpool’s biggest night of the year, ‘Switch-On’ is the most historic and enduring event in the resort’s calendar. Every year, tens of thousands of people descend on Blackpool for this musical extravaganza to watch their favourite pop stars perform before the Illuminations are switched on for another season. The 2015 event saw Tim Burton switch-on the Lights after a star-studded concert starring The Vamps and Professor Green. www.visitblackpool.com/switchon
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS AND LIGHTPOOL 2 September–6 November They do not call it ‘the greatest free light show on earth’ for nothing. Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle that continue to attract millions of visitors every year. A host of fantastic new features have been added over the last few years, including LightPool - part of which is the stunning digital mapping of The Blackpool Tower which transforms this wonderful building into a truly unique light show in its own right. There are a number of ways you can view the Illuminations, either by car, tram and bicycle, but we’re sure you will agree that by far the best way is to take a walk through the Lights – it’s a truly magical experience. www.visitblackpool.com/illuminations
Watch the world’s finest pyrotechnic experts battle it out in Blackpool’s annual Fireworks Championship – four stunning firework displays that light up the night sky above the Promenade – and they are all FREE to watch. The annual event brings together the world’s finest firework elite and promises an amazing series of shows providing jaw-dropping entertainment for all the family. Simply head to the Tower Festival Headland, look up and be prepared to be truly wowed by these stunning spectacles. www.visitblackpool.com/fireworks
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It‘s all happening in Glasgow! Whether you’re on your own, on business, as a couple, with friends or as a family, there’s something to suit every taste and pocket. From Mackintosh to Modern Art, Dinosaurs to Dali, the Tall Ship to Tearooms, Beer to Bowling, Science to Scottish Football, what other city offers that range of choice? And you know the best thing of all? The city centre’s remarkably compact and easy to get around. Here‘s some things you must do... Visit a Museum or Gallery
Glasgow has more than 20 museums and galleries with most offering FREE admission. Don’t miss the city’s principal collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and the newest addition to Glasgow’s portfolio, the Riverside Museum housing its world class transport collection. Berthed alongside, you will also find the Tall Ship Glenlee where you can step aboard for a taste of Glasgow’s maritime heritage. For full-on interactive fun, head to the Glasgow Science Centre, perfect for kids of all ages.
Shop on the Style Mile
With the best shopping in the UK outside London’s West End, and over 1,500 shops, Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise! The biggest brands and major retailers can be found in the Style Mile – the place to head for shopping malls, department stores, high street favourites and designer boutiques. With most shops open to 7pm weekdays, and 8pm Thursdays, there is plenty of time for hunting down a bargain or picking up some souvenirs.
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Marvel over Mackintosh
No visit to Glasgow is complete without experiencing the Art Nouveau genius of architect, designer and city icon, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh’s innovative and influential style can be seen throughout the city, including the muchlauded Glasgow School of Art, widely recognised as Mackintosh’s greatest architectural achievement. The Mackintosh Trail ticket is the perfect way to enjoy the works of this Glasgow icon.
Below are the pick of the best events coming up in the next couple of months… Celtic Connections Various Venues | Until 31st January 2016 Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival, Celtic Connections celebrates Celtic music and its connections to cultures across the globe. Until the 31st January, 2,100 musicians from around the world will descend on Glasgow and bring the city to life for 18 days of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, workshops, and free events. Annie King‘s Theatre | 8th – 20th February 2016 Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, starring actress, comedienne and panto star Elaine C Smith as Miss Hannigan. Glasgow Film Festival Various Venues | 17th – 28th February 2016 The Glasgow Film Festival - a jam-packed programme including pop-up cinema events in unique Glasgow venues, star-studded premieres of the best new film releases and the much-loved regulars such as the Opening and Closing Galas and Frightfest.
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There are plenty of fantastic eateries to enjoy in Glasgow. So whether it’s coffee and cake whilst shopping, lunch in or nearby a museum, drinks before a gig or dinner in one of our exciting, diverse neighbourhoods and districts – there’s something to suit every taste and budget. The West End or Merchant City neighbourhoods are especially great places to head for a delicious array of eating and drinking options.
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> Glasgow Indoor Grand Prix Emirates Arena | 20th February 2016 One of the most prestigious indoor athletics competitions in the world is set to be staged at the Emirates Arena for the first time, as top athletes such as Mo Farah return to Glasgow to compete in the British Athletics Indoor Grand Prix on 20 February 2016. James Martin: Plates, Mates & Automobiles Glasgow Royal Concert Hall | 22nd February 2016 James Martin celebrates 20 years cooking on TV with a live tour featuring signature cookery demonstrations and some very special guests. Presenter of Saturday Kitchen, which has 3.5 million viewers each week, James really is a national treasure - so you‘d better snap up your tickets today! Goodnight Mr Tom Theatre Royal | 8th – 12th March 2016 Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, starring actress, comedienne and panto star Elaine C Smith as Miss Hannigan. Glasgow International Comedy Festival Various Venues | 10th – 27th March 2016 The Glasgow International Comedy Festival, the largest event of its kind in Europe, has become a renowned annual event in Glasgow‘s cultural calendar. The 2016 festival will once Isle of Man to Glasgow again boast an incredible line up of Depart Arrive M T W TH talent from around the globe.
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Facts of Mann 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.
Douglas Marina
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.
Tynwald Ceremony
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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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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