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The Campaign for Real Ale exists to protect and promote good beer and pubs

LOCAL EVENTS

Thursday 30th May to
Sunday 2nd June 2019

Yarmouth Old Gaffers Regatta and ‘A Celebration of Sea Songs and Shanties’



Yarmouth Harbour


Along with the biggest annual gathering of gaff-rigged boats in the UK, with a host of both national and international performers, The Green at Yarmouth will see the return of 'A Celebration of Sea Songs and Shanties' <br /> The event kicks off on Friday the 31st around mid-day, hopefully with the Mayor of Yarmouth ‘cutting the tape’ , followed by a combined performance between Tom Lewis and local school children. Performances will carry on through to early evening each day, with food , ice cream, an Island Ales beer tent as well as children’s entertainment, rides and a face painter all on hand to ensure that visitors can relax and enjoy the event.
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Saturday 1st June 2019

Phoenix Choir Concert - 10th Anniversary Year!



St Mary's Church, Brighstone


On Saturday 21st June the Phoenix Choir will be celebrating their 10th anniversary year with a concert at St Mary's Church, Brighstone. The Phoenix Choir is a 50-strong mixed choir with a wide range of easy-listening songs. The concert is in aid of St Mary's Church Roof Appeal. Admission is free but their will be a retiring collection.
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Friday 5th July to
Sunday 7th July 2019

Highdown Beer Festival




Loads of Beer - more details to come
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Tuesday 23rd July to
Sunday 28th July 2019

Ventnor Fringe Celebrates



Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor


An impressive rolling revue of award winning contemporary Arts is coming down the Tracks again. The vibrant, Cultural collision, that showcases at many rural pop up venues, transforming the townscape of Ventnor. The youthful, invigorating, and fiercely independent, Ventnor Fringe is celebrating its 10th edition. Diary bookers should note the new dates 23-28th July.
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Saturday 12th October to
Sunday 13th October 2019

Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend 2019




Now the biggest event of its kind in the UK. Programmes are now available from the website, the Bus Museum, participating pubs and Rookley Post Office
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HEADLINES

New Pub Guide Published

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Editor: Tim Marshall.
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If you're not from around these parts, allow me to explain that here on the Isle of Wight we have loads of great pubs and some splendid local beers to seek out.
Click on "find-a-pub" for more details on Island pubs; and click on "local breweries" to find out about the beers and breweries.

Click HERE to read the latest issue of Wightwash Magazine.

The find-a-pub page has recently been changed with links to CAMRA What Pub information and I am particularly keen to make sure the page is up to date. If you've got the time, please have a look, and if you spot any discrepancies, please let me know.

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