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Welcome aboard. Welcome on-board this Citywing flight to your chosen destination and I hope you are sitting comfortably and relaxed. Spring is in the air, the weather has improved significantly, the days are longer and summer is only around the corner.

As each anniversary passes, our confidence in the product we offer increases. We are fiercely proud of the Citywing brand. We are the ONLY provider of air services from the Isle of Man who is based on the Isle of Man. We are the only ones who have a technical engineering team on the Isle of Man and we have the best punctuality and the most number of flights than anyone else who flies from the Isle of Man!

We have so much to look forward to and at Citywing, this is no exception.

Thank you for choosing Citywing to fly today and we look forward to seeing you on-board again soon.

At the start of this year we recommenced our service between Cardiff and Anglesey airports after a successful tender application with our aviation partner, Van Air. The contract is currently until September of this year and we are now busy preparing the next tender in preparation for submission soon. Our marketing campaign for 2016 is centred largely around the internet and social media. On our Facebook page we will be highlighting any competitions, special offers and deals – so do “like” the page to keep up to date with us. TT Week on the Isle of Man is approaching fast and with an additional aircraft, we have been able to offer more flights to our Visitors. It’s the busiest 2 week period of the year for Citywing and I’m proud to be part of a team who really pull together to make this incredibly hectic time a success each year.

As this edition goes to print, Citywing celebrate some significant milestones. We are now 3 years old since the company was founded in 2013, our Glasgow route has been operating for 2 years having commenced in March 2014 and our Blackpool service is celebrating its 1st birthday on 1st April!

David Buck, Managing Director

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At Citywing we are committed to looking for ways to improve our service to you. We would be grateful if you would complete this questionnaire online after your flight. The forms are collated once a week and automatically distributed to our Quality Manager. You can access the survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/Citywing or by scanning the QR code. All your answers are treated in the strictest confidence. Thanks for your help and we hope you enjoy your short flight.

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Business Tourism Blackpool not only oﬀers you a wonderful place for a holiday, but is also the perfect setting for you and your colleagues to do business

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Blackpool is not only the UK’s favourite seaside resort but also the home of a growing business tourism sector. Each year the resort welcomes in excess of 45,000 business visitors. Major conferences are held each year in some truly wonderful settings, such as the Winter Gardens and at our many high quality hotels.

What now?

Mandy Tythe-McCallum, Tourism Manager at VisitBlackpool, said: “The resort’s oﬀer to those choosing Blackpool as a place for business is as unique and as vibrant as ever.

The VisitBlackpool Business Tourism team can help you arrange everything from venue hire and accommodation to va va voom entertainment, making your conference much more memorable.

“With a huge array of venues, from traditional hotels to the Victorian setting of the Winter Gardens, there really is no other destination that can oﬀer so much.”

Recent investment totalling more than £350m has contributed to the new seven miles of Promenade and a new state-of-the-art tramway – allowing delegates and visitors to commute from hotels and venues and to the town centre and attractions with ease.

VisitBlackpool wants you to spread the word to your business colleagues about how Blackpool has changed. The resort has been the beneficiary of a regeneration plan worth more than £350m and your help is needed to spread the great news to event organisers past and present.

Venues Blackpool as a business destination has an impressive list of venues and hotels, and in our new conference and meetings guide we’ve been very lucky to have had the expertise of local professional photographer Sean Conboy. Sean has taken some amazing shots of our venues as well as destination images and agreed to be a business ambassador by featuring on the cover.

This is the second year we’ve been lucky enough to have a ‘local boy’ feature in the guide, these professional ambassadors do an amazing job for the town by raising the awareness of what Blackpool has to offer. The images show how stunning some of our venues “If you’re a member of an association or really are. No other destination can offer as much as Blackpool can, working with if you sit on a committee and think Blackpool would be the ideal destination quality accredited venues allows us to assure you of the best attention at all for your annual conference, dinner, team building or just a social weekend times. Mandy added: “The great thing about Blackpool is the variety of venues and the numbers the resort can cater for, from two to 5,000, so whatever the size of your organisation Blackpool can help you make it happen.

away, then let the VisitBlackpool team show you round and open your eyes to Blackpool for Business.”

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For more information contact: Mandy Tythe-McCallum Tourism Manager email: mandy@visitblackpool.com or call 01253 478216 www.visitblackpool.com/business

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Citywing News

CITYWING TO OVERSEE CONTINUATION OF VITAL WELSH AIR LINK

Citywing will continue to provide the customer interface for a vital air link between Anglesey and Cardiff following the agreement of a new seven-month contract. After previous operator Links Air decided to cease delivering the service without notice, Citywing stepped in to ensure an interim service was maintained. It has now been announced that the company will continue to help provide the service for at least a further seven months, while a full tender process for a longer-term contract to operate the service is conducted.

Citywing will continue to provide the ticketing and marketing of the service, with flights operated by the contract holder Van Air, a wellestablished operator that already serves a number of UK airports, under the new contract. Transport Minister Edwina Hart said: ‘Despite some recent difficulties, the Welsh Government has acted quickly to ensure that there has been no break in service to this important transport link. We will work closely with the new operator to promote the air service, which has seen strong growth in passenger numbers in the past year. ‘To further support the service’s long term future, I recently commissioned a study looking at the potential

opportunities to expand activities at Anglesey Airport. I am expecting to receive a draft report from this work in the next few months.’ The popular air link has made a visit to the Welsh capital a short hop from Anglesey, as well as improving access to the north for travellers from the south of Wales. The connection has enhanced business connections by offering a viable alternative to rail and road travel, as well as giving tourists greater choice, which prices starting from as little as £19.99. Citywing Managing Director David Buck said: ‘Our focus is on providing community-connecting services at affordable prices and a schedule which gives travellers real choice. We understand the importance of the link between Anglesey and Cardiff, and were quick to offer our services to ensure the connection was maintained when Links Air ceased its operation. ‘The new agreement, which will see Van Air operate flights, secures the immediate future of the route and we hope to see the long term settled soon to provide certainty to both the business and leisure passengers who use the service.’ Passengers can now book tickets for the Anglesey-Cardiff route at: www.citywing.com or by calling 0871 200 0440

Citywing has fares starting from as low as £19.95, including all taxes and charges, all year round. Visit our website www.citywing.com for full information and to keep up to date with our latest news.

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North Wales is literally bursting with attractions and activities for all ages. You will find there just aren‘t enough hours in the day to fit in all the things to do, so why not stay a few days longer?

For the active visitor there‘s a range of water sports, mountain activities and much more. If you prefer a more relaxed pace then visit one of many castles – Beaumaris, Caernarfon and Conwy are some of the most popular. Or sit back and relax on one of our scenic railways – Ffestiniog, the Welsh Highland Railway or even the Snowdon Mountain Railway.

You can potter around charming towns and villages, explore the rugged coastline, feel soft sand between your toes, or have some family fun at the many events taking place all year round. Wales has plenty to offer family and heritage attractions, indoor and outdoor activities, shopping and an extensive programme of events. Check this link for more info.

www.gonorthwales.co.uk

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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. Due to an overwhelming response from local charities applying to be its Charity of the Year, Citywing took the decision to offer support to not one but two organisations this year. 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 14-35 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 received a huge number of Charity of the Year applications this year from a variety of worthy causes, which made it very difficult for us to choose just one. 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.

left to right: Les Watson and Amanda Cafaero of Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man, Donna Sloane, Sales and Marketing Manager at Citywing, Paula Lunt and Paul Healey of Craig‘s Heartstrong Foundation. ‘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.’

Citywing’s Charity of the Year for 2015 was Diana Princess of Wales Care at Home Trust, which funds nursing staff to provide a ‘Hospice at Home’ service in the Isle of Man. Ron Spencer, Chairman of Diana Princess of Wales Care at Home Trust, said: ‘The enthusiastic team at Citywing were a fantastic help to us as the chosen charity for 2015. The Plane Pull was a particularly great success, and was a fun way for the community to get involved with the charity.

‘We are thrilled that this partnership helped to both raise funds for and awareness of our charity throughout 2015, and would like to thank Citywing for their invaluable support and personal commitment. We wish them well for their continued community efforts during 2016.’

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Jersey

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It‘s easy to understand why Jersey is a favourite destination for visitors both young and old. Family friendly and perfect for outdoor pursuits, Jersey continues to pride itself on its renowned reputation...

Dining

Fresh seafood, quality country pubs and Michelin-starred restaurants mean Jersey is a great place for eating out. Whether you‘re tucking into steaming calamari, pan-seared veal or steak and chips, chances are it‘ll be delicious.

Elizabeth Castle

In St Helier, admire Elizabeth Castle (www. jerseyheritagetrust.org), which stands on an island in the bay, accessible by a causeway at low tide. This imposing fortress withstood Cromwell‘s forces for seven weeks in 1651, and housed occupying Germans during WWII.

Golf

Jersey has two famous 18-hole golf courses: La Moye in St Brelade and Royal Jersey in Grouville (www. royaljersey.com). Both require proof of handicap or membership in a recognised club. Anyone can play at 18-hole Les Mielles or Les Ormes and nine-hole Wheatlands or Greve D‘Azette.

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Mont Orgeuil Castle

See the mighty Mont Orgeuil Castle at Gorey, as well as a number of restored military bunkers dotted along the coast. Museums Also in St Helier, wander along Fort Regent‘s ramparts and go to the award-winning Jersey Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Occupation Tapestry Gallery.

Walking

The north has the highest land and most rugged scenery, but gentler walks are possible inland and in the south. One suggested route round the island follows the line of the old Jersey Railway which runs from St Aubin to the lighthouse at Corbière on the island‘s southwestern tip.

Watersports

Watersports such as windsurfing and water skiing are best attempted at one of the island‘s most popular and beautiful beaches, St Brelade‘s Bay, west of St Aubin.

West coast surfing

Explore this restored traditional farm, representing Jersey‘s farming heritage between 17th-19th centuries. Walk round the thatched buildings and hear tales from Hamptonne‘s collection of characters.

Visitors rave about the surfing found on the west coast; particularly off the sweeping 8km (5-mile) sandy beach on St Ouen‘s Bay.

Jersey War Tunnels

Pay a visit to the Jersey War Tunnels (www. jerseywartunnels.com); an underground hospital that now contains displays on and memorabilia from WWII. The tunnel complex was hewn out of the rock by forced labour during the occupation of Jersey by German Forces.

Jersey Zoological Park

Discover many endangered species at the Jersey Zoological Park, in Trinity, the headquarters of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (www. durrellwildlife.org), founded by the late Gerald Durrell.

La Hougue Bie

This museum housed in a massive neolithic tomb in Grouville dates back 5,000 years and has exhibitions on the agriculture, archaeology, geology and history of the island.

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Wine tasting

Drop by for a taste of local tipple at La Mare Vineyards, close to Devil‘s Hole. The vineyards are set in the grounds of an 18th-century farmhouse and visitors can enjoy displays from the local cider industry. For more information visit:

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Anglesey Anglesey is many things. It is a place that inspires, a place that appeals to all the senses – a place to see, hear, taste, smell and feel. It is a place to get away from it all. But most of all, Anglesey is a place to get out and do!

There is so much to be discovered, from the islands rich culture and heritage and wonderful gardens to the unusual ‘moonscape’ landscapes that are home to an extraordinary amount of plants and wildlife.

Much of our coastline has been declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and come rain or shine our fabulous beaches offer something for everyone – vast stretches of sand, safe swimming for the kids and windswept bays where a bracing walk and rock pooling are the call of the day.

Anglesey is many things. It is a place that inspires, a place that appeals to all the senses – a place to see, hear, taste, smell and feel. It is a place to get away from it all. But most of all, Anglesey is a place to get out and do!

Here, seeing really is believing, but don’t just take our word for it – go and experience Anglesey for yourself.

From the minute you cross one of the bridges you’ll see stunning landscapes, unspoilt coastlines and picturesque towns and villages that are just waiting to be explored. Miles of scenic walks on the on the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path and cycle paths await you, as do some of the best water based activities. Cardiff to Anglesey M

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As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff offers a huge range of unique attractions, top-class entertainment, indoor and outdoor activities, a wide range of accommodation to suit all needs and quality shopping with a difference. With more than 18 million visitors a year, Cardiff has something to offer for everyone all year round.

hours in a city normally means whistle-stop tours, rushed meals and a pocket full of expensive bus and train tickets. Thankfully, things are different in Cardiff and the city is so compact that nothing is more than 15 minutes away, which means visitors can spend a more leisurely time exploring the city.

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Highlights of a visit include the iconic Wales Millennium Centre situated on Cardiff Bay’s waterfront and the world-famous Millennium Stadium, both of which offer guided tours. Also, the jewel in the city’s crown is Cardiff Castle offering guided tours of the Victorian Neo Gothic apartments as well as the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Welsh banquet and an evening of entertainment within the medieval Undercroft – a true taste of Wales.

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TOP 5 SIGHTS Cardiff Castle +44 (0)29 2087 8100

www.cardiffcastle.com Cardiff may only have been a city for 100 years, but there has been a castle here for nearly 2000 years. The original Roman walls and Norman keep can still be explored, but the highlight of a visit is the tour of the refurbished Victorian interiors together with the Interpretation Centre which recounts the Castle’s history with an exhibition, film show and audio guide.

Cardiff Millennium Stadium +44 (0)29 2082 2228

www.millenniumstadium.co.uk A prestigious and iconic venue, the Millennium Stadium, home of Welsh Rugby has an unrivalled major events heritage. From the 1999 Rugby World Cup, unforgettable Grand Slam victories and 2012 Olympic football games, it continues to welcome the world’s most memorable events. Experience the Stadium under its world famous retractable roof with tours operating daily from the WRU store on Westgate Street.

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National Museum, Cardiff and St Fagans National History Museum +44 (0)300 111 2333

www.museumwales.ac.uk Discover art, natural history, archaeology and geology at the National Museum, Cardiff as well as one of the finest art collections in Europe. Another arm of the Museum is St Fagans National History Museum, one of the world’s best open-air museums. Located on the outskirts of Cardiff, it is home to over forty original buildings that have been moved stone-by-stone from different parts of Wales and re-erected at the Museum. There is a regular programme of events and activities taking place at both Museum sites.

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Wales Millennium Centre +44 (0)29 2063 6464

www.wmc.org.uk Dominating the skyline in Cardiff Bay, the Wales Millennium Centre is home to seven major arts organisations, including Welsh National Opera and Diversions Dance Company. The centre presents international opera, ballet, modern dance and musicals. ‘Arts Sherpas’ run backstage tours of the centre, and if you’re lucky you may even catch a glimpse of a rehearsal. Tours take about one hour and run throughout the day but must be booked in advance.

St Fagans

Adventures with the Doctor in the Tardis +44 (0)844 801 3663

www.doctorwhoexperience.com Be part of the all new adventure and take an action packed journey with the Doctor as you step into the interactive Tardis at the Doctor Who Experience in Cardiff Bay. Your journey will take you on a spectacular adventure through time and space as you help the Doctor escape his foes, fly the Tardis and come face-to-face with some of the scariest monsters from the television series including the famous Daleks.

Millennium Centre

This is just a taster of what Cardiff has to offer and there are many more elements which can be explored with a variety of attractions and things to do. For more information visit www.visitcardiff.com or follow them on Twitter @VisitCardiff. On arrival, pop in to the Tourist Information Centre on the Hayes for maps, leaflets and information. The multi-lingual staff have a wealth of knowledge about both Cardiff and Wales so that you can use the city as your gateway into the rest of Wales and have the complete Welsh experience.

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Fel prifddinas Cymru, mae Caerdydd yn cynnig amrywiaeth eang o atyniadau unigryw, adloniant o’r radd flaenaf, gweithgareddau dan do ac yn yr awyr agored, ystod eang o lety i ddiwallu anghenion pawb a siopau heb eu hail. Gyda dros 18 miliwn o ymwelwyr y flwyddyn, mae gan Gaerdydd rywbeth at ddant pawb drwy gydol y flwyddyn.

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One of the best ways to explore our Island’s continual coastline, valleys and uplands is on foot and whatever time of year you choose to visit, we have a range of walks to suit all ages and abilities.

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Head towards the cliff-top path around the south-west corner of the Island, with wonderful views across the Sound to the Calf of Man, an uninhabited islet. Wherever you wander you’ll see spectacular scenery in all directions and views dotted on the horizon of all four Kingdoms including Ireland’s Mountains of Mourne, the Cumbrian Mountains of the Lake District and the Welsh Mountains of Snowdonia, the toughest decision you will have to make is where do you start.

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The historic, winding streets of Douglas, Peel, Castletown and Ramsey are alive with strange and chilling echoes from the past. Isle of Man Ghost Walks bring to life ghoulish characters and incidents from Manx history and myth! GET A GUIDE

There are many qualified tour guides offering walks for all abilities that vary in length and location. Go-Mann Adventures offer a number of guided walks led by Dr Andrew Foxon, Manx Registered Tour Guide and qualified Walking Group Leader.

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2016 Rugby League Magic Weekend | St James‘ Park

Dive over to the North East for some first class sport.

2016 sees the return of Rugby League’s Magic Weekend to St James’ Park. More than 67,000 fans cheered on Rugby League’s biggest names during Magic Weekend’s first visit to Tyneside in 2015. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May 2016 sees the event back at St James’ Park for another two days of top flight, Super League action. With 80% of fans travelling from outside the region and staying overnight, visitors in 2015 were able to make the most of the host destination NewcastleGateshead and explore what Lonely Planet called ‘the hipster capital of the North East’. The home of Newcastle United will feature all 12 First Utility Super League teams with three games on each day. The fun doesn‘t stop there with activities for all the family including live music, face painters and a fanzone meaning family and friends will be entertained for the whole weekend.

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The action doesn‘t stop there... Friday 27 - Tuesday 31 May sees International Test Match cricket in Durham between England & Sri Lanka. The event is the first Test Match at the Durham County Cricket ground since England dramatically won the Ashes in 2013. For information and tickets visit www.durhamccc.co.uk

In June, the Northumberland Plate Festival returns to Newcastle Racecourse.

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Attracting a diverse crowd of regular and one-off race-goers, this three day race event is the biggest of the year for horse racing fans visiting the North East. Many ladies treat it as a North-East‘s version of Royal Ascot, but with a more relaxed and informal atmosphere. For more information and tickets visit www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk

The Stadium of Light in Sunderland hosts one of three England pre Euro 2016 friendlys on Friday 27 May. England take on Australia before heading out to France for the start of Euro 2016.

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Business Tourism Blackpool not only oﬀers you a wonderful place for a holiday, but is also the perfect setting for you and your colleagues to do business Blackpool is not only the UK’s favourite seaside resort but also the home of a growing business tourism sector. Each year the resort welcomes in excess of 45,000 business visitors. Major conferences are held each year in some truly wonderful settings, such as the Winter Gardens and at our many high quality hotels.

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Mandy Tythe-McCallum, Tourism Manager at VisitBlackpool, said: “The resort’s oﬀer to those choosing Blackpool as a place for business is as unique and as vibrant as ever.

The VisitBlackpool Business Tourism team can help you arrange everything from venue hire and accommodation to va va voom entertainment, making your conference much more memorable.

“With a huge array of venues, from traditional hotels to the Victorian setting of the Winter Gardens, there really is no other destination that can oﬀer so much.”

away, then let the VisitBlackpool team show you round and open your eyes to Blackpool for Business.”

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IT‘S ALL HAPPENING IN GLASGOW Glasgow has been named as one of the top 20 ‘Best of the World‘ destinations for 2016 by influential publication National Geographic Traveler, the city has also been voted the ‘friendliest city in the world’ in a Rough Guides poll and named a must visit destination by leading publications like the New York Times, The Guardian and Wanderlust!

Glasgow Restaurant Festival Various Venues | Until 24 April 2016 glasgowrestaurantfestival.co.uk The first ever city-wide Glasgow Restaurant Festival four weeks of unique dining experiences across the city, all brought to you by Glasgow’s best chefs and favourite restaurants. The programme not only includes Secret Dining and Pop-up Restaurants in a beautiful vintage Spiegeltent on Candleriggs Square, but a week of specially-priced menus and events at over 60 of Glasgow’s best restaurants.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Theatre Royal | 23 - 28 May 2016 atgtickets.com/glasgow With Emily Atack taking the role of Holly Golightly, head to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal for a sparkling stage production adapted from the iconic 1961 film. Set in 1940s New York City, Breakfast at Tiffany’s tells Holly’s tale as the girl that every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with.

Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art Various Venues | 8 - 25 April 2016 glasgowinternational.org The Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art showcases the city’s dazzling and world-renowned contemporary art scene. Animating the city from 8 – 25 April, Glasgow International showcases the best of local and international art for wide-ranging audiences.

Glasgow Style Mile Shopping Festival The Style Mile | 25 - 30 May 2016 peoplemakeglasgow.com/shopping

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat King‘s Theatre | 10 - 14 May 2016 atgtickets.com/glasgow With X-Factor winner Joe McElderry as Joseph, pop down to the King‘s Theatre this May to see the colourful production of the Biblical classic. Southside Fringe Various Venues | 13 - 29 May 2016 southsidefringe.org.uk The Southside Fringe is back! And with 52 official Fringe venues and over 200 events, it’s sure to be the biggest festival the Southside has ever seen. From comedy to burlesque and cabaret to fashion shows, this festival is sure to have something that’ll take your fancy. For more information visit:

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Glasgow’s shopping credentials are legendary. This spring, the city celebrates with the first ever Glasgow Style Mile Shopping Festival. Get ready to enjoy an exciting programme bursting with bags of activity including special discounts, give-aways, fashion showcases, demonstrations, makeup masterclasses, kid’s activities and other family fun as well as delicious dining offers to keep you re-fuelled. West End Festival Various Venues | 3 - 6 June 2016 westendfestival.co.uk Celebrating its 21st year in 2016, the West End Festival is Glasgow’s largest cultural event and every June takes over the imaginations of participants and visitors in the West End of Glasgow. The festival programme includes events, exhibitions, performances, talks, tours, workshops and screenings, and many are free of charge!.

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Great Women‘s 10K Kelvin Way | 5 June 2016 | greatrun.org With a brand new route this year, Scotland‘s biggest women-only running event sees the streets of Glasgow welcome thousands of ladies to the soundtrack of drummers and pipers. The atmosphere on the course is electric, as women of all ages and sporting abilities pull on their trainers to run, walk or jog around the city. Footloose King‘s Theatre | 13 - 18 June 2016 atgtickets.com/glasgow Based on the hit 1980s film, make sure you cut loose with Footloose in Glasgow this June. Featuring city boy Ren, who is forced to move to a rural American town where dancing has been banned, watch as Ren breaks all the rules, getting the whole theatre toe tapping along. Glasgow Jazz Festival Various Venues | 22 -26 June 2016 jazzfest.co.uk The Glasgow Jazz Festival brings a whole world of music to the city this June, with award winning jazz, luscious singers and dancefloor funk to world rhythms, reggae and soul. Highlights this year include four-piece, Vintage Trouble and George Benson. Isle of Man to Glasgow M

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From the birthplace of the Titanic to Belfast’s iconic City Hall, you’ll never be bored in Belfast! Here are the top 8 attractions based on visitor numbers:

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Recently named Europe‘s best visitor attraction, Titanic Belfast is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition, where you‘ll uncover the true story of the Titanic, from her conception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and subsequent place in history. Book your tickets online to beat the queues and save 5% on the price.

As Northern Ireland‘s treasure house of the past and the present, the Ulster Museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences and is free to all visitors. The museum tells the story of the people of the north of Ireland from earliest times to present day. Impressive galleries and interactive discovery zones bring history, science and art to life for visitors of all ages.

Ulster Folk & Transport Museum

Crumlin Road Gaol

The Ulster Folk & Transport Museum is regarded as being amongst the best of its kind in the world. Set in over 170 acres of rolling landscape, visitors can wander through the past and discover how people lived and travelled over the centuries. The ‘Discovery Farm’ at the Folk Museum provides a living history experience, portraying daily life on the farms of 100 years ago.

Crumlin Road Gaol first opened its gates to prisoners in 1846 and for 150 years was a fully operational prison. During those 150 years, the Gaol has housed murderers, suffragettes and loyalist and republican prisoners. It has been the home to executions, escapes, hunger-strikes and riots. Experience what life was like for those imprisoned in ‘The Crum’ at one of Belfast‘s most unique attractions.

Belfast Zoo

With over 250 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for visitors of all ages. In addition to permanent exhibits, W5 also presents a changing programme of large and small scale temporary exhibitions and events.

One of the oldest visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, home to more than 1,000 animals and 150 species, many of which are in danger in their natural habitat. Popular attractions include the Asian elephants, Rothschild‘s giraffes, penguins, apes and Sumatran tigers.

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Belfast City Hall

Open to the public between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday, you can see first-hand the building and beautiful surroundings of the Stormont Estate. Free tours last 30–45 minutes and allow guests to view the Great Hall, the historic Senate Chamber and sit in the MLA seats in the Assembly Chamber.

One of Belfast‘s most iconic buildings. Take a free public tour and discover its fascinating history. You can also visit the Titanic Memorial Garden, exhibitions and the Bobbin Coffee Shop, located in the east wing. The grounds feature a number of monuments and memorials.

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Cruse Bereavement Care Isle of Man offers bereavement support for all adults and children covering grief both pre and post bereavement. Our vision is that all bereaved people have somewhere to turn when someone dies. We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults.

By offering this support we help our community deal with their loss and adjust to life without a loved one. Our work covers one to one, group work, providing information and advice regarding bereavement support and deliver bereavement awareness sessions for other organisations. CruzKids is the programme set up for Children and Young People. CruzKids have regular social group meetings and an annual residential weekend where grieving children and young people can come and meet other children affected by grief. We also provide crisis support following a death in the community.

The backbone of Cruse is our volunteers who receive highly acclaimed, relevant training at the start of their journey with Cruse. We receive a small grant from the Isle of Man Government, but rely mainly on local donations to provide a vital service. The work we do with children is funded by Children in Need.

If you require bereavement support or further information please contact: 668191 or info@cruseisleofman.org

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Cheltenham Music Festival Cheltenham Music Festival (1 – 17 July 2016), has announced its full programme, which features more than 20 world premieres as well as performances by Nicola Benedetti, Evelyn Glennie, The John Wilson Orchestra, Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble and the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. The programme, which is Meurig Bowen’s ninth as Director, features a vast range of classical music including symphonic, choral, chamber, contemporary and early music, jazz, folk and electronica, as well as spoken word, film and family events. As part of Cheltenham’s commitment to diverse and eclectic programming, the 2016 festival will see raconteur Oz Clarke take guests on a musical wine tour, jazz chanteuse Claire Martin in Hollywood Rhapsody, Michael Morpurgo in a concert re-telling of his The Mozart Question, while iconic English actor Simon Callow will participate in a musical re-creation of Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe. Meurig Bowen said: “As Festival Director it’s a privilege to able to be able to programme such a diverse range of classical music in so many stunning venues across the county. “This year I’ve been able to focus on cultural and historic events as diverse as the Somme and Yehudi Menuhin centenaries, the 400th anniversary of Simon Callow Shakespeare’s death and the 150th birthday of eccentric French composer Erik Satie’s, whose popular Gymnopedie No 1 will be familiar to all.

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The work of many established and venerable composers, such as Louis Andriessen, Steve Reich, Thomas Ades, James MacMillan, Sally Beamish, Judith Weir, MarkAnthony Turnage and Michael Berkeley, is also featured alongside the fourth edition of Cheltenham’s weeklong Composer Academy, whose new director for 2016 will be Michael Zev Gordon. In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Erik Satie’s birth, the programme includes an all-night relay performance by dozens of pianists of his famous ‘Vexations’, a theatre piece investigating Satie’s life and music written by Festival Director Meurig Bowen, and a ‘Keyboard Inventions’ series that features avatars, synths, animation, wearable tech, new scores for old films and an inside-out pendulum piano.

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“The result is a wonderfully wide-ranging, multi-layered and entertaining Festival.” Other performance highlights include Ex Cathedra performing James MacMillan’s 2015 Last Judgement work, Seven Angels, in Tewkesbury Abbey; a four-concert focus on Schubert’s major chamber works with the Carducci Quartet, James Gilchrist and Guy Johnston; and a double-bill featuring Will Gregory’s Moog Ensemble and the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain. Cheltenham Music Festival’s longstanding track record of promoting new and British music continues in 2016 with more than 20 world premieres. These include a new piano work for Melvyn Tan by Jonathan Dove, a concerto for upright piano and electronics by Dave Maric, a new double concerto by Christian Lindberg for himself and Evelyn Glennie, and the first public performance of Herbert Howells’ Cello Concerto, with its newly completed final movement.

As well as War Horse author Michael Morpurgo, families can attend an illustrated concert with James Mayhew (Katie stories, Ella Bella Ballerina) who’ll be telling Shakespeare stories and painting live to Shakespearean music by Mendelssohn and Prokofiev, as well as enjoy puppetry and physical theatre from Box Tale Soup as they tumble into A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There’s also lots of free music and activities over the weekends. Visit cheltenhamfestivals.com/music for full information.

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Muse Wed 06 Apr 2016

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