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CITYWING MAGAZINE | ISSUE 10 - OCT / NOV 2014
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Welcome to Citywing We are delighted to welcome you on board your flight today, and thank you for choosing Citywing. Again I find myself in the Aviator at Gloucester writing my short piece for the magazine. I am here doing a radio show with Alex and John from Manx Radio. We have spent the last two days in Gloucester and Cheltenham viewing the various places of interest. I guess it should not come as a shock, but everywhere we record a show we always find a link to the Isle of Man. In this case we went to a gallery where they display well known Isle of Man painter Jeremy Paul, and a theatre designed by Frank Matcham in Cheltenham. As always, the trips to record the shows have given me a fascinating insight into one of our destinations that Citywing serve, and I certainly feel privileged. We are looking to see how we can get better exposure for the Isle of Man at our destinations so maybe in the future we will look to do more promotion there. We have been looking, with the Isle of Man Government, as to how best we can do this and should be putting some ideas into practice shortly. The last two months have gone very quickly, lots of things happening at work and of course the obligatory summer holidays. We have flown to Glasgow and taken a short trip around Scotland. We all had a time to remember and we all had our favourite places. Of course whilst we were there we had to take in a castle or two and they don’t get much better than Stirling or Edinburgh. In contrast we also had a short trip to England, driving down to Blackpool to visit my parents who live in the Fens.
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Throughout we were blessed with great weather so we can consider ourselves very fortunate. It also seems that summer was very long this year which I think we will all agree, will make it one to remember. We have certainly been very happy with the increase in people using our services overall this year, so a big thank you to both customers new and old. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the not too distant future...
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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GLOUCESTER Hot Shopping
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BELFAST Darren does it all
Pie in the Sky
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ISLE OF MAN National Heritage Events
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GLASGOW World Class Creative
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CARDIFF Top 5 to do
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NEWCASTLE Howay with Alex!
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BLACKPOOL Means Business
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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.
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.
Find out more
Gloucester Quays Outlet Shopping Centre www.gloucesterquays.co.uk Kings Walk Shopping - www.kingswalk.co.uk The Eastgate - www.intoeastgate.co.uk
Markets in Gloucestser
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Enjoy an Autumn / 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
The Palace Hotel holds the largest nightclub on the Island, as well as the island's only casino, which includes slots and a bingo lounge. The Hotel houses a health club with indoor pool, saunas and full gym facilities available to residents. The onsite restaurant, Paragon, provides a delicious daily three cou course carvery with the public bar serving snacks and light meals until late.
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Prices are based on 2 sharing a Double or Twin room and Include: • 2 Nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast • Return flights as indicated Offers available between 14th September 2014 & 31st March 2015 (packages subject to availability) Single occupancy packages available on request.
The Sefton Hotel Flying from Blackpool - £205 pp Flying from Belfast - £225 pp Flying from Glasgow - £305 pp
BEST WESTERN Palace Hotel and Casino Flying from Blackpool - £185 pp Flying from Belfast - £205 pp Flying from Gloucester - £285 pp
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Isle of Man Railways Special Events 24 & 25
PIE IN THE SKY: ORIONID METEORS
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Isle of Man Railways & the Isle of Man Astronomical Society bring you Pie in the Sky Stargazing & Supper at the Snaefell Summit. The Orionid meteor shower peaks on the 21st and you may see a few coming over the Eastern horizon. Thursday’s new Moon will leave very dark skies and a chance to see our own galaxy, the Milky Way, the Andromeda galaxy and the Pleiades (or seven sisters), star cluster. Cost: £32.00 per person - Prices include supper, an evening of astronomy and return tram travel.
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To book call 01624 673631 between 9.00 and 16:30 on days the Mountain Railway operates.
Please refer to the 2014 railways timetable for service information. 27-31
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HOP-TU-NAA: SPOOKY TRAINS
For the children, the Hop-tu-Naa specials will be running all half term week, from Monday to Friday 27 to 31 October at 11.50am on the Steam Railway. Enjoy a day out in the south with children‘s lunch on board the Dining Car and visit the Witches Lair at Port Erin Station. Cost £18 adult/ £10 child including a single course hot meal and return train travel to Port Erin. (no concessions).
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For more information or to book: Tel 01624 697457 or email steamdining@gov.im
MURDER MYSTERY ON THE TRAIN
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Experience a journey on the steam railway like no other, as a horrific murder unfolds before your eyes! Was it the ‘shifty’ looking passenger at the far end of the carriage, the barman serving your drink or maybe the guard? Running Thursday 30th & Friday 31 October 2014 For more information or to book: Tel 01624 697457 or email steamdining@gov.im
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Isle of Man Heritage Open Days, a six day festival will take place on 3rd to 5th and 10th to 12th October, sees properties and organisations Islandwide come together to open doors and offer guided walks, tours and access to displays, in all, offering over 50 events and activities that are free to explore. Most guided tours require pre-booking with some turn-up tours also available. www.manxnationalheritage.im | Telephone: +44 (0) 1624 648000 | Email: enquiries@mnh.gov.im The destination to celebrate the Isle of Man’s unique Manx Hop tu Naa traditions and customs. Carve your turnip lantern, Oct sing and dance and discover crafts, recipes, superstitions and charms from the past. Join the grand turnip lantern parade led by musicians through the village, a magical way to celebrate the end of the weekend’s events. All welcome. A free turnip for every child taking part, subject to availability.
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12pm- 4pm, admission on the door: Adult £6, Child £3. 10% discount for FMNH members 27-31
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TURN UP FOR TURNIPS
The humble turnip or ‘moot’ is central to our Manx Hop tu Naa celebrations. Come along to collect and carve your turnip. Turnips £1.50 each or bring your own to carve. Standard admission, ACE cards free, supported by Lloyds Bank
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FIREWORK DISPLAY DOUGLAS BEACH
The Douglas Borough Council firework display will take place on Douglas beach. Time to be confirmed www.douglas.gov.im
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THE BIG DRAW - SKETCH UP!
Every day in half term Manx National Heritage will be getting the pencils out as they take part in the national campaign – The Big Draw! Make your drawing pop off the page, using a few techniques to make your art stand out from the table and the crowd. This week will be themed around the sea and the coast. All children to be accompanied by an adult. FREE. Turn up, no need to book!
27/10/2014 – 31/10/2014 | 2pm - 4pm | House of Manannan, Peel.
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THE GREAT WAR UNLOCKED
An immersive journey through the passageways of the Manx Museum, experiencing the life of the Manx people during the First World War. Using personal accounts and theatre the stories of ‘this terrible ordeal’ will be brought to life. The Museum closes its doors to the public and becomes the stage for this exclusive theatre experience with the Labyrinth: History in Action players. 6pm and 8pm | Manx Museum | Tickets available soon
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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gynnwys adeilad eiconig Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru ar lannau Bae Caerdydd a’r Stadiwm y Mileniwm byd enwog. Mae’r ddau adeilad yn cynnig teithiau tywys. Hefyd, mae un o drysorau’r ddinas hon, Castell Caerdydd, yn cynnig teithiau tywys o amgylch yr ystafelloedd Fictoraidd Neo Gothig yn ogystal â’r cyfle i fwynhau gwledd Gymreig draddodiadol a noson o adloniant yn yr Is-grofft canoloesol, sy’n cynnig gwir flas ar Gymru.
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www.castell-caerdydd.com Efallai mai dim ond ers 100 mlynedd y bu Caerdydd yn ddinas, ond mae castell wedi bod yma am bron i 2000 o flynyddoedd. Mae’r muriau Rhufeinig gwreiddiol a’r Gorthwr Normanaidd i’w gweld o hyd, ond uchafbwynt unrhyw ymweliad fydd y daith o amgylch yr ystafelloedd Fictoraidd a adnewyddwyd ynghyd â’r Ganolfan Ddehongli sy’n adrodd hanes y Castell gydag arddangosfa, sioe ffilmiau a thaith glywedol.
Stadiwm y Mileniwm Caerdydd +44 (0)29 2082 2228 www.millenniumstadium.co.uk Yn lleoliad mawreddog ac eiconig, mae gan Stadiwm y Mileniwm, cartref Rygbi Cymru hanes diguro o ran cynnal digwyddiadau o bwys. O Gwpan Rygbi’r Byd 1999, buddugoliaethau cofiadwy‘r Gamp Lawn a gemau pêldroed Olympaidd 2012, mae’n parhau i groesawu rhai o ddigwyddiadau bythgofiadwy‘r byd. Dewch i weld y Stadiwm dan ei tho symudol byd enwog gyda theithiau dyddiol yn cychwyn o siop Undeb Rygbi Cymru ar Heol y Porth.
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Yr Amgueddfa Genedlaethol, Caerdydd a Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru +44 (0)300 111 2333 www.amgueddfacymru.ac.uk Dewch i ddysgu am gelfyddyd, hanes natur, archaeoleg a daeareg yn yr Amgueddfa Genedlaethol, Caerdydd yn ogystal â gweld rhai o’r casgliadau celf gorau yn Ewrop. Un o safleoedd eraill yr Amgueddfa yw Sain Ffagan Amgueddfa Werin Cymru, amgueddfa awyr agored sydd gyda’r gorau yn y byd. Ar gyrion Caerdydd, mae’r amgueddfa hon yn cynnwys mwy na phedwar deg o adeiladau gwreiddiol a symudwyd fesul carreg o wahanol ardaloedd yng Nghymru a’u hailgodi yn yr Amgueddfa. Mae rhaglen o ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau rheolaidd ar waith yn y ddwy Amgueddfa.
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Let the Business Tourism team in Blackpool show you how they can make your event memorable for more than just the journey home! Have your annual board meeting 518ft into the air, and enjoy the views and scenery from the very top of The Blackpool Tower. Drinks and canapés take on a whole new aspect from this great height, a walk across the glass floor while looking down at the Comedy Carpet (the largest art installation in the North) will hope make even the sternest of board meetings memorable. The Blackpool Tower Ballroom – The most famous dance floor of them all is the most perfect of settings for conference dinners, award ceremonies or even a spot of team building. You don’t have to be Fred Astaire or Ginger Rogers to enjoy this dance floor! But, if it’s tuition you want then that’s no problem either. How about an informal meeting at the world famous Madame Tussauds? The interactive attraction will open it’s doors just for you, even if your speaker doesn’t have a profile to hit the headlines you can meet with some of the most famous (and infamous) speakers of our time.
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If it’s exhilaration you’re looking for how about a private ride on The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach where for those brave enough ride speeds can reach more than 70mph and a height of 235ft! For the less daring, enjoy a glass of champagne by the dancing fountains and watch in awe as colleagues whizz by! If it’s animals you love Blackpool Zoo has more than enough to keep you entertained. Conferences are accommodated on site in the business suite and depending how interactive you want delegates to be, a tour can be arranged or for a real treat a hands on session with Terry the Tarantula! For more information or to make an enquiry contact; Mandy Tythe-McCallum | T: 01253 478216 E: conferences@visitblackpool.com Website: www.visitblackpool.com/business Isle of Man to Blackpool Depart
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“I actually have the best job in the world. I present the Drive Time radio show on The Bay in North Lancashire and South Cumbria.“
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arrived in work one Monday morning to be summoned straight into the boss’s office, wondering what on earth I had done wrong. As he spun round in his leather chair to face me he was smiling – a rare occurrence. He informed me of two amazing prizes he’d secured for listeners to my show; we were giving our lucky competition winners a weekend away all expenses paid including Citywing flights from Blackpool and accommodation plus entrance to the finest tourist attractions. One trip was for the Isle of Man, the other for Belfast. Thinking on my feet I explained how delighted I was to give my listeners the chance to win these amazing prizes, but unfortunately I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to talk about the Isle of Man or Belfast knowledgably because I’d never been to either. He stroked the grey whiskers on his chin and pondered for a moment and said, “I know; I’ll send you for a weekend away to the Isle of Man and Belfast to experience everything.” I snapped his hand off!
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I’d never considered the possibility that you could go to the Isle of Man for a day trip. Surely it’s too far? Not at all. Forty minutes after leaving Blackpool I was stood outside the Manx airport hailing a taxi. The plan was to cram in as many of the attractions into my trip as possible so I could experience everything on offer.
First up a Segway Safari from the guys at The Isle Of Man Segway PT Tours. My instructor Simon took me on two laps of their woodland course with stunning views of the coastline. Once I got the hang of it I was speeding through the forest feeling the wind in my hair – or at least through the visor in my helmet. Such a rush. I could have stayed all day but my itinerary was fuller than Santa’s sack on Christmas Eve so it was time to move on. My next form of transport a complete change of pace... The Manx Electric Railway has been in operation on the island for well over a century and little has changed in that time. I caught a vintage tram from the stunning capital Douglas to Laxey. The tramlines adjoin the road and hug the coastline. The cliff top scenery is breathtaking; I think I certainly revealed to my fellow passengers that I was indeed a tourist as I was taking a photo every few
seconds. What I found most charming was the idea that these vintage trams are not just an attraction for visitors; they are a genuine form of public transport on the island. History is very important in the Isle of Man and it is delightful to see so much that is still in existence. After alighting the historic tram I ventured to a Victorian marvel – the Laxey wheel. A towering waterwheel which measures over 72 feet high. Once you have climbed
the steps to the top (which took me a while because heights terrify me!) you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views across the Glen Mooar Valley. The Isle of Man certainly has a different pace of life to mainland UK and I can imagine it must be a wonderful place to live. There are so many more areas I want to come back and explore but my time was up. Back to the airport onboard a Citywing flight bound for Belfast.
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y first stop the Titanic museum on the docks. The imposing building is in the shape of the bow of the Titanic and it is actual size. I have to say, hand on heart; this is the greatest museum I’ve ever visited. I am fascinated by the story of the Titanic like everyone else,
but this exhibition explores all aspects of the ship. From her construction in Belfast and conditions endured by the workers to a virtual tour of the complete ship and a fascinating big screen examination of the wreckage. The human tragedy aspect is a poignant part of the visit. With typical Irish humour I asked a local chap why Belfast is so obsessed with the Titanic when we all know what happened. He told me, “Well it was fine when it left us!” After a few lemonades in Belfast’s vibrant nightlife it was up early next morning to
be a real tourist and ride an open top bus tour around the city. This being my first visit to Belfast I hadn’t appreciated how beautiful the city is. The tour took us round all the prominent points from the city’s eventful history. After all the troubles of recent times Belfast is now able to shout about all it has to offer. It is a modern and at long last, peaceful city but the guided tour was certainly thought provoking. Belfast used to be synonymous with fighting and unrest. That image could not be further from the truth today. It is a vibrant city with thriving new areas such as the trendy Titanic quarter which even has its own film studios, home to one of my favourite TV shows, ‘Game of Thrones.’ Our tour guide recommended leaving the bus at one of the best markets in the world – St. George’s Market to sample the ‘real’ Belfast. This
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a time when women and children were held within its walls through to the political segregation of republican and loyalist prisoners. The final inmates left in 1996 but the cells remain and an eerie, damp, underground walkway from the gaol to the courthouse over the road. The guided tour is captivating. Sadly, my whistle stop tour was over. In no time I was back in Blackpool airport with a ‘phone full of photographs and a rucksack bursting with souvenirs. I feel like I have only scratched the surface with both the Isle of Man and Belfast and I will most certainly be returning to both in the very near future.
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place has been going for over a hundred years and is bustling with people buying all sorts of local produce. And there is live music too and plenty of food to sample. My visit was just on lunchtime which could not have been timed any better. Next stop for me is prison. No, I’ve not been a naughty boy. Crumlin Road Gaol is now a tourist attraction with a fascinating history. From
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usic lovers are spoiled for choice in this UNESCO City of Music, with an estimated 130 live events taking place each week. The diversity of Glasgow’s music scene is extraordinary, stretching across the spectrum from urban and hip-hop, electronica and indie through to classical and celtic. Over the next few months, Glasgow will play host to some of the biggest and best artists in the world, including Kylie Minogue, Enrique Iglesias and Kasabian who are all set to rock Scotland’s biggest entertainment venue, The SSE Hydro.
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Creative Mackintosh Festival
Various Venues | 1st – 31st October 2014 | glasgowmackintosh.com October becomes ‘Mackintosh month’ in Glasgow as visitors and locals alike are invited to enjoy a programme of events with a focus on architecture, design, visual arts and crafts in the city where Charles Rennie Mackintosh lived and worked.
BBC Good Food Show
SECC | 17th – 19th October 2014 | bbcgoodfoodshowscotland.com The BBC Good Food Show Scotland is a celebration of Scotland‘s rich heritage with delicious fresh regional produce, local culinary talent and fabulous entertainment. All advance tickets include a seat in the Supertheatre to see your favourite celebrity chefs and experts cooking live on stage
Glasgay! Festival
Various Venues | 20th October – 15th November 2014 | glasgay.co.uk The Glasgay! Festival celebrates it‘s 21st Anniversary in 2014 and will feature over 30 individual events, including legendary Hollywood director, John Waters, who will be making an appearance at Glasgow’s O2 Academy for one night only with THIS FILTHY WORLD, VOL. 2.
Glasgow Green Fireworks
Glasgow Green | 5th November 2014 | glasgowlife.org.uk Glasgow‘s biggest and best FREE fireworks display returns on Tuesday 5th November to Glasgow Green. The fun starts from 5pm with the funfair, food and drink stalls and entertainment before the big explosive finale!
MTV Europe Music Awards
The SSE Hydro | 9th November 2014 | mtvema.com MTV EMA will celebrate its 20th anniversary on November 9, 2014 at Glasgow’s The SSE Hydro. It will be the first time that MTV’s global awards show will be held in Glasgow.
Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands
Theatre Royal | 19th – 22nd November 2014 | atgtickets.com /glasgow Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of thousands across the world since its premiere in 2005. After sell out performances in Europe, America and Australia it now returns to the UK in its first major revival to delight the whole family.
Glasgow World Cup Gymnastics
Emirates Arena | 6th December 2014 | glasgoworldcup.com Glasgow World Cup Gymnastics 2014 will be back at Emirates Arena on Saturday 6th December with another star-studded line-up of international gymnasts battling for Gold. This is a fantastic opportunity to see many of the world‘s best gymnasts on your favourite apparatus.
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roducing a radio show in under 2 days to showcase a destination is a non-stop, whistle stop tour of the sights, sounds and best attractions that Newcastle has to offer. Myself, Manx Radio‘s Kate Holland and Citywing‘s David Buck checked into the luxurious Hotel Indigo and had a nice spot of lunch in their Marco Pierre White Restaurant before heading out to explore the city, and I have to say the steak baguette was delicious... and I‘ve tested a lot of steak baguettes over the years!
THE LAST TIME WE TOOK THE SHOW TO NEWCASTLE, THE WEATHER WAS DECIDEDLY DAMP AND I TACKLED A TOUR OF THE CITY ARMED WITH A BROLLIE! THIS TIME NEWSCASTLE AND GATESHEAD WELCOMED MY TEAM AND I WITH BRIGHT SUNNY BUT BREEZY WEATHER.
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I was uneasy about attending the exhibition as to whether it was ethical to turn dead people into exhibits in some kind of freak show, but having visited I found the displays a fascinating insight into how the human body works. Is it a scientific series of exhibits or controversial works of art, you decide! The Bodyworlds exhibition isn‘t the only thing to see at the Life Centre
We met our tour guide Ed Young in the stunning Central Arcade in the City and he explained how the building and a large number of other landmark buildings had been built by Richard Grainger, who‘s name now adorns that part of the city. The tour was fascinating and took in the Grey Monument, the Royal Theatre and the Grainger Market which houses the UK‘s oldest Marks and Spencers stall, which still has exquisite, authentic signage outside. Sadly the market also features a public weigh scale, which is still used by people to find out their weight, as part of the tour I took to the scales.. suffice to say I wish I hadn‘t, a few more sticks of celery and a few less chocolate bars needed in the future! Our next stop was the one attraction that I can imagine courts the most interest and opinion; the Body Worlds exhibition at the Newcastle Life Centre. I‘ve been to many exhibitions before about human biology and seen a number of exhibits of the natural world in museums, but to experience
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though, its a full day out for families of all ages, with attractions such as the Planetarium and a rather enjoyable 4D cinema ride... (though Kate and I still can‘t abide the way attractions nowadays use 4D as a description.. the forth dimension is time and we‘re pretty sure we didn‘t travel in time.... but it was still a brilliant 3D ride with extra special effects!) When it comes time to find somewhere to eat, Newcastle has to have one of the largest choices of restaurants on offer for Citywing destinations, and we chose a fantastic venue set under the railway arches with a roller-skating horse at the entrance called the Herb Garden! Not only was the food tremendous but the fact that they grow all the herbs used in the cooking in they‘re own trademarked, space age orbs which adorn the walls of the restaurant makes the eating experience even more intriguing... and the sink in the toilets is inspired!
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he next day was one of discovery, with not only a visit to the Discovery Centre Museum, but also we discovered that the outside of the building offers very few hints as to the wealth of amazing artefacts and interactive displays that lie inside. Away from the Turbina steamship which dominates the 4 story entrance hall the building houses everything from the world‘s first electric light-bulb and Napoleon‘s purse to some of the finest art deco toilets I‘ve ever seen! (as you can tell it was an extensive tour we received from our guide Barry Donaldson!) to say you could spend a day in the museum and not see it all is an understatement, and to make it ever better it‘s free to enter for all. In order to make it back to the island in time, we took a slight detour via Blackpool on the way home to catch the next Citywing flight... thankfully for me of course there was just enough time to introduce Kate to the Pleasure Beach and the Big One Rollercoaster! For those of you who may have images of Newcastle being the “grim up north“ destination which doesn‘t have anything to offer you as a visitor, I can tell you that from the moment you arrive in the city you begin to experience just how vibrant, dynamic and varied the experience of visiting Newcastle and Gateshead can be,.. and having visited twice now I can tell you I haven‘t even managed to scratch the surface.
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THE EDWIN STARR BAND FEATURING ANGELO STARR Saturday 1st November 2014 | Villa Marina | Douglas
The late great Edwin Starr’s brother Angelo Starr is the original musical director of The Team. He has now taken over lead vocals performing all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics, plus dynamic performances of some great Motown & Soul covers including Higher & Higher, Dancing in the Street, My Girl, Superstition, Heard it through the Grapevine, Eye to Eye contact and more. Edwin Starr’s original 8 piece band The Team who backed Edwin on all his shows are still intact, with sax, keyboard, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion & female backing vocalist. Tickets: VIP Meet & Greet £30 | Table Seat - £20 | Circle Centre - £20 Circle Side - £18 | Tiered Stalls £18 (all prices inc. 2% booking charge.) Tel: 01624 600555 | www.villagaiety.com
THE OVERTONES | Saturday 18 october 2014 | Villa Marina | Douglas Get your dancing shoes at the ready... the Overtones are coming back to the Isle of Man. Manx Registered Charity Junior Achievement present ‘The Overtones’ a five piece vocal harmony group formed in London in 2010, consisting of singers from England, Ireland and Australia. They were discovered by a Warner Brothers talent scout while working as decorators in a shop near Oxford Street, singing during their tea break. The band likened to a “modern incarnation of The Temptations” (The Independent), will perform doo-wop and Motown tracks from their new album Saturday Night at the Movies, alongside material from Good Ol’ Fashioned Love and Higher. This is set to be the ultimate feel-good show.
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Gigs to note NewcastleGateshead Caro Emerald - Concert Venue - Newcastle City Hall Monday 20th October 2014 A record-breaking star in her Dutch homeland, Caro Emerald‘s chic image and effortless marriage of 50s inspired salsa, samba and jazz with a contemporary pop vigour marks her out as a true original.
Paulo Nutini - Concert Venue - Metro Radio Arena Friday 24th October 2014 Ed Sheeran - Concert Venue - Metro Radio Arena Saturday 25th October 2014 Kylie Minogue - Concert Venue - Metro Radio Arena Tuesday 11th November 2014
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Cardiff The Vamps - Concert Venue - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena Friday 17th October 2014 Johnny Marr - Concert Venue - Cardiff University SU Saturday 18th October 2014 Paloma Faith - Concert Venue - Cardiff Motorpoint Arena Thursday 13th November 2014
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Belfast Odyssey Arena Jake Bugg - Concert Venue - Belfast Odyssey Arena Thursday 16th October 2014 This autumn Jake Bugg will be embarking on some of the biggest dates of his career, performing across the country in some of the biggest and most prestigious venues around. Paolo Nutini - Concert Venue - Belfast Odyssey Arena Sunday 2nd November 2014 Kylie Minogue - Concert Venue - Belfast Odyssey Arena Sunday 9th November 2014 Booking: www.odysseyarena.com
Glasgow Lady Gaga - Concert Venue - SSE Hydro Sunday 19th October 2014 The five-time Grammy Award winner is one of the biggest living people on Facebook with over 58 million ‘likes‘ and has over 39 million followers on Twitter. She is also the only artist in the digital era to top the 5 million sales mark with her first two hits.
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Paolo Nutini - Concert Venue - SSE Hydro Sunday 27th October 2014 Kylie Minogue - Concert Venue - SSE Hydro Wednesday 12th November 2014 Booking for all Glasgow events: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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BUSINESS REVIEW Abacus Joins Expert Panel atAnnual Malta Fund Conference Leading funds services provider, Abacus, formed part of the expert line-up for a panel discussion during the 4th Annual Malta Fund Conference, held in St Julian’s Bay in Malta last week. Paul Kneen, Chief Executive Officer of Abacus Financial Service Group, joined the panel of speakers to discuss the types of services that can be provided by fund administrators, the duties of Depo-lites and the reporting obligations of administrators to regulators under AIFMD. Mr Kneen said “Abacus is pleased to have been part of this year’s event and welcomed the opportunity to take part in the panel discussions which looked at the impact of AIFMD a year on from its initial implementation. “The introduction of AIFMD in July 2013 brought with it a new set of rules and challenges for the funds industry. These challenges continue to change with the ongoing development and implementation of AIFMD and it remains in question as to whether it will be a positive or negative change for the funds sector.”
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Abacus were also a sponsor of this year’s event which focused on ‘AIFMD - one year after’, looking at the implications on funds, managers and service providers following the introduction of one of the most controversial pieces of legislation introduced to the fund industry. This year’s event welcomed over 150 delegates ranging from fund promoters and fund managers to accountants and custodians, to legal representatives and fund administrators. Delegates were provided
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he Isle of Man Ship Registry has just celebrated its 30th anniversary by highlighting its status as a leading maritime centre of excellence. It currently stands at number 14 in the world table of registers by tonnage, with Gross Registered Tonnage having more than doubled over the past 10 years and the number of vessels on the register increasing by more than a third over the same period. Alan Crowe MLC, the Department of Economic Development’s Political Member with responsibility for the Ship Registry said: ‘I am immensely proud of what the Ship Registry has achieved in its 30 years of operation. The maritime sector has become very important to the Isle of Man and now employs around 600 people. The Registry provides the hub for maritimerelated activities by a large number of firms in the Island, which delivers real economic benefit to our economy. ‘The Registry team puts a lot of effort into delivering a world class service for their global clients, which attracts owners of high quality ships and superyachts to register their vessels here. Dick Welsh, Director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry said: ‘The success of the register is due to its people. We have a very dedicated team of professionals who constantly go the extra mile to assist ship owners and help them to keep their vessels operating safely and efficiently in a global commercial environment. ‘This may involve registration in the middle of the night to suit shipyard delivery times in the Far East or access to our dedicated emergency response service which is available 24/7.
‘The relationship we build with our owners and operators is paramount to our continued success and it is this commitment to customer service which sets us apart. ‘I would like to echo Mr Crowe’s comments and thank all the staff for their hard work and dedication over the years.’ The Manx fleet now comprises all types of modern merchant ships and superyachts from owners based all over the world; more than 40% of the tonnage on the Isle of Man register is now managed or controlled from Asia. The Ship Registry has acted as the hub for the development of the Isle of Man as a maritime centre of excellence. The cluster is represented by the Isle of Man Shipping Association and the Isle of Man Superyacht Forum, which work very closely with the Registry and the Department to ensure the Island continues to be a preferred location for maritime business. This will be very evident during September’s Monaco Yacht Show where the Ship Registry, Department of Economic Development and the private sector will all participate on an Isle of Man stand.
CITYWING TICKET SALES SOAR FOR 2014 FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLING Citywing is celebrating a successful Festival of Motorcycling for 2014, as almost all flights to and from the Island for this year’s festival fortnight were fully booked, and tickets for 2015’s event are already selling fast. Flights for next year’s Festival of Motorcycling are now available to book with Citywing, with an enhanced timetable available to help even more fans visit the increasingly popular motorcycling event in 2015. Managing Director, David Buck said: ‘Our bookings during this year’s Festival of Motorcycling were a huge success and we are delighted to be able to help fans visit the Island again next year to enjoy this brilliant event. This annual festival is fast gaining popularity with motorcycling enthusiasts and, with the number of visitors expected to grow for next year and beyond, it is important that we provide sufficient flights for as many people as possible to attend. ‘As always, we would recommend that customers book flights, as well as any accommodation, as early as possible so as to avoid any disappointment.’
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BUSINESS REVIEW FESTIVAL SHOWS SIGNIFICANT GROWTH IN SECOND YEAR The Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling has shown significant growth for the second consecutive year following the decision to rebrand the event in 2012. The event now contributes over £6million to the local economy and £1million in Exchequer benefit. The Isle of Man Treasury are scheduled to carry out a further economic study during the 2015 Festival. Visitor
numbers and revenue from sponsorship, event and grandstand ticket sales, corporate hospitality, trade sites and other commercial revenue generating activity have all shown significant year-onyear increases. David Cretney, MHK, Political member with responsibility for Motorsport and Tourism, commented:
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‘Commercial income and visitors numbers, with their contribution to the local economy, are the only way that we can justify investing public funds on an event. These encouraging figures are an effective benchmark of the success of the rebranded event and, combined with increased media interest, give us a platform to build on to secure the event's long term future and deliver a tangible return on the investment.’ For the 2014 event, the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company reported an 11% increase in motorcycles travelling on the ferry for this year's festival compared with the
corresponding fortnight last year. Passenger numbers were also up on 2013, by 1,100 to 29,460 – the highest number for this fortnight in more than a decade. The Isle of Man Airport Authority has reported an increase of almost 12% this year in the number of inbound and outbound passengers through Ronaldsway Airport during the festival fortnight, following on from a similar increase of over 11% for the inaugural event in 2013. The Festival of Motorcycling event consists of the Classic TT presented by Bennetts, the IMGold Manx Grand Prix Races, the Classic and Two Day Trials and the Vintage Motorcycle Club Rally including their Festival of Jurby. The Classic TT commercial programme run by the Department of Economic Development's Motorsport team has seen new sponsors Dunlop, Vauxhall, and VP Fuels join the existing portfolio of commercial partners while the Manx Motor Cycle Club secured a title sponsor, IMGold, for the first time in the event's 93 year history as well as further sponsorship for the Senior Manx Grand Prix from local company Full Factory Winners Wear. The Glencrutchery Road Grandstand sold out all tickets on both Classic TT Race days while the Department's hospitality programme, which also ran on both race days, entertained over 600 guests, generated additional income streams. The official event programme and retail trade site inventory posted record sales while special events including the Classic TT Party, Classic TT Legends Dinner in association with RST, the Classic Racer Magazine Lap of Honour and the MGP Reunion Lap all provided additional income to offset the costs of staging the Festival and reduce the public funds required to stage the event.
ISLE OF MAN CLASSIC TT A MAJOR MEDIA HIT AS MCN SPORT PRODUCES ‘RETRO’ SPECIAL The Classic TT format has proved to be a major hit his editorial column as 'a phenomenon' and goes on to state with the media with many UK and international titles that the meeting 'already feels like the best classic race in the world.' visiting the Island for the 2014 meeting. David Cretney, MHK, the Political Member with responsibility for Tourism and Motorsport commented: ‘Media buy-in for the Classic TT concept is really important to deliver the long-term objectives that we have for the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling. The positive coverage and level of media interest from this year's event will help us to achieve our objectives of attracting more visitors to the Island and generating additional commercial income from the event.’ Leading Bauer quarterly magazine MCN Sport has produced a 'retro' special profiling this year's festival. The 28 page feature includes Valvolene Racing by Padgett's Motorcycles boss Clive Padgett's Classic TT diary, a look at the 'unsung heroes' and 'Classic TT nobility' as well as profiling the stories of many of this year's leading figures. The MCN Sport coverage alone has an advertising rate card equivalent value of £42,000. MCN Sport's editor Rupert Paul describes the meeting in
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Respected Motorcycle correspondent Mike Nicks, who now works as a freelancer for titles such as MCN, BSN, Classic Bike and UK national newspapers as well as international titles in France, the USA and Australia believes that the event has become 'one of the biggest events - if not the biggest event - in the classic diary'. Other titles to visit the Island during this year's festival include Classic Bike, Practical Sportsbike, BSN, Bike and event media partner Mortons Media, which publishes genre titles including Classic Racer. Motorrad from Germany, MCN Australia, New Zealand's Motorcycle Trader, Moto Magazine in France and a number of Irish newspapers and magazines were also represented. The Classic TT featured in a dedicated ITV4 show, which aired on Wednesday 29th August. The show, which was produced by North One TV, was repeated twice, and generated a total cumulative audience of over 500,000.
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HAMBLIN LAUNCHES CRYPTO CURRENCIES TRAINING Hamblin Employment Group, the Island’s largest recruitment, training and HR consultancy, has announced the launch of a twin series of training courses designed to help uninitiated and advanced professionals gain an insight into the contentious and fascinating world of cryptocurrencies. Due to take place at The Forum, Douglas on Tuesday 14th October, 2014, the series consists of a basic and advanced course each delivered by a team of crypto currency experts, and offers a certificate of completion which contributes to delegates’ CPD portfolios. Crypto Currencies 101, an introduction which takes place from 09:30 to 11:30, will furnish delegates with a definition of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies followed by a brief history of the concept and an overview of digital wallets, hot and cold storage, anonymity, security and costs. The course will also tackle investment versus use, the criminal use of digital currency and system participants to the global crypto currency network. Crypto Currencies 102, which takes place from 14:00 to 16:00, takes delegates to an advanced level, and deals with speculation, investment and derivative trading, theft, losses and hacking, taxation, prohibitions and restrictions, regulation and interference. The advanced section will also tackle such issues as money laundering, terrorist financing and the Dark Market. Finally, and of particular interest to local businesspersons, Crypto Currencies 102 will also introduce
the Isle of Man’s unique crypto currency proposition and a ‘how to get involved’ section for retailers and local businesses. Commenting on the announcement, Managing Director Emma Allard said: “For the most part, business’ reluctance and anxiety when engaging this remarkable technology can simply be put down to misunderstanding. This is, of course, understandable: crypto currencies can be complex, are plagued with news stories that can obscure their potential, and are likely to have an unprecedented impact on global business. It’s for this reason that Hamblin decided to create this training series. We want to furnish local business people with the knowledge and foundations to explore this opportunity with confidence, and on their own terms. It’s another step in the right direction for the Isle of Man’s crypto currency community, and for Island business as a whole.” To register, or request further details: emma@hamblin.co.im or call 01624-640420 Date: Tuesday 14th October 2014 Time: Basic Course | 09:30-11:30 Time: Advanced Course | 14:00-16:00 Venue: The Forum | Havelock Hill | Douglas Cost: £40.00 +VAT one course | £75 +VAT both courses CPD Certificates: 2 hours per course.
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