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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. I am writing this just after a successful TT 2016 for Citywing has finished and we have already for sale TT 2017. Some of you may not be aware, but for TT we do not raise our top fares as we think this would be taking advantage of the passenger making the journey, unlike other companies that fly to the Isle of Man who may charge in excess of ÂŁ300 one way on certain days. We saw several cases where we were rewarded with business because our policy. We had several passengers who flew into Manchester, got a hire car and drove to Blackpool, because that was the most cost effective way to get to the Isle of Man. We are a local company that understands the need to not price visitors for the event out of the market, and the need to support the Isle of Man economy.

When you want to travel somewhere, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget Citywing, we just may have the destination to get you close to where you want to go. Thank you for choosing Citywing to fly today and we hope to see you on-board again soon.

Also, being Isle of Man based we understand what the Island needs with regards to air route provision, and that of course is the frequency that the business and leisure traveller needs. With my Isle of Man hat on, we very much support the present purple and BA approach and those that think that orange is the way should think again. Whenever the people in orange see a better opportunity, then the Isle of Man transport link may suffer. In the peak tourist season, which is essential for supporting the Isle of Man leisure and tourist industry, they stop the Saturday London service, to me, that is not the sort of so called commitment that the Island needs. I personally have so much to look forward to as it will soon be time to take that well-earned break and spend some quality time with my family. One of things that we do is use the routes we fly to as a gateway to explore further afield. This year is no exception and we will be flying down to Gloucester and from there drive to Wales, which is only about an hour away by car. I also have to take my son to Oxford for a week too and again Gloucester is ideal for getting there, again only taking about an hour.

David Buck, Managing Director

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Citywing News

Citywing celebrates second anniversary of Glasgow service Citywing is celebrating the second anniversary of its Isle of ManGlasgow service. Launched at the end of February 2014 the service has grown rapidly in popularity and in 2015 carried almost 10,000 passengers. Citywing now offers 18 flights a week between the Isle of Man and Scotland’s ‘second city’. Citywing’s managing director David Buck said: ‘The success of the Glasgow service these past two years is indeed cause for celebration. Great value fares, convenient schedules and consistently outstanding punctuality combined with two destinations united by Celtic traditions and famed for their rich cultural heritage make for a compelling customer proposition. ‘In addition, Glasgow International Airport, which is also reporting strong growth and this year celebrates its golden anniversary, is becoming an increasingly popular hub for onward worldwide connections, so this contributes greatly to the service’s appeal. Forward bookings on what

is the only direct air link between the Island and Scotland are already looking extremely encouraging so we are confident of more milestones and celebrations - to come.’ Glasgow International Airport’s business development manager Paul White said: ‘In just two years Citywing has strengthened ties between Glasgow and the Isle of Man to great effect. David and his team are to be congratulated on delivering a product

which is responding expertly to both business and leisure customers’ needs. It’s an approach we at Glasgow Airport share and we look forward to working in partnership with Citywing throughout 2016 and beyond.’ Headquartered in the Isle of Man Citywing flies six days a week and offers 18 flights between the Isle of Man and Glasgow with fares starting at £49.95 each way. For bookings and more information visit citywing.com.

Now booking to March 2017 Citywing Customers can now book their flights online to March 2017. The Citywing winter 2016-2017 timetable is now loaded into the system with more than 4,000 seats available at the lowest fares which start from just £23.95 one way. Managing director David Buck said: ‘Our scheduling – winter and summer – reflects our deep understanding of the demand for reliable domestic air travel and the appeal of the wide range of destinations we offer. It’s that market intelligence that has, for example, not only shaped our winter timetable but also led to us expanding our services for TT this year. ‘Our winter 2016-2017 schedule demonstrates our long-term commitment to offer year-round great value fares , convenient timings, consistently outstanding punctuality and the reassuringly high level of customer service for which Citywing is renowned.’ For bookings from now until March 2017, visit citywing.com.

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Meet the Staff Jade Turner is our Blackpool Base and Security Manager. Jade has worked in aviation since March 2008 where she has taken on numerous roles working for Passenger Services on Check in for companies such as Manx 2, Aer Arran, Aer Lingus, Flybe, Ryanair and Jet 2 at Blackpool airport. Jade has also assisted with the day to day running of the airport running the airport pass office and handling Ground Aviation this lead Jade onto joining the Citywing Team in March 2015 and becoming the Base and Security Manager at Blackpool. Citywing is celebrating the first anniversary of its Isle of Man to Blackpool service. Launched on April 1 2015, the service offers double daily flights between the island and the resort hailed as ‘Britain’s favourite’.

Married to Matthew and mother to three children Archie, Imogen and new addition to the family January 2016 Thomas, Jade enjoys her time away from the airport at home with her family and traveling with them on holiday as often as they can. Jade is very much enjoying her new Job Role with Citywing at Blackpool and has got a great team working alongside her Jade and the Blackpool team are looking forward to welcoming you with us very soon. the airport’s free wi-fi, refurbished check-in, departure and security area all in the same building, together with car parking right outside the door. And with Citywing’s convenient timings providing day return opportunities there’s never been a

Citywing’s managing director David Buck said: ‘The success of this first year is testimony to the potential we saw in reinstating the service last year and the hard work of our teams in the island and in Blackpool; it’s also a resounding vote of confidence from our customers. ‘Blackpool’s not only a destination that is re-inventing itself for the 21st century and investing heavily to provide a wealth of quality familyfocused attractions, but it’s also a hugely convenient gateway to the north west of England, the Lake District and beyond. We’re pleased to be strengthening the island’s long-standing ties with the people of Blackpool and providing the only air link between these two destinations which, like Citywing, have their eyes set firmly on the future.’ Citywing’s sales and marketing manager Donna Sloane added: ‘Blackpool Airport is small and very passenger-friendly. We’re getting really positive feedback from customers who appreciate our consistent on-time performance and

better time to take advantage of our Isle of Man-Blackpool service with great value one-way fares starting at just £23.95.’ One of Citywing’s most frequent users of the service is Mark Wilson, managing director of Sleepwell Hotels, which owns three hotels in Douglas, the Claremont, the Chesterhouse and the Rutland, and the Carousel in Blackpool. He said: ‘Citywing’s Isle of Man-Blackpool link is very important to me and my management team. It’s a small-scale operation, so takes the stress out of travelling; it’s very relaxing and a

great way to commute between the two destinations. Citywing is efficient and offers outstanding service and good value for money. I’d say flying with Citywing is an enjoyable experience.’ Philip Welsh, Blackpool Council’s head of marketing services, added: ‘We had around half a million extra visitors in 2015 so it’s vital to the town that we have this air link between Blackpool and the Isle of Man. The improvements made at Blackpool Airport and the service Citywing is providing are real boosts to the resort.’

Headquartered in the Isle of Man Citywing provides flights twice daily between Blackpool and the Isle of Man with fares from as low as £23.95 one way; also twice daily between Blackpool and Belfast City with fares starting at £49.95 one way. For bookings and more information visit citywing.com.

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The greatest pleasures of Jersey

are the ones that blast the senses with that feeling of being somewhere totally unique. Each summer the States of Jersey issue the ‘Branchage’, a tradition that sees hedges and trees of public and private land trimmed to make life easier for farm vehicles, motorists and recreational cyclists. Whilst this is practical and endearing, it also fills the air with an unmistakable smell of the Branchage. Cycling down a Green Lane with a breeze of sweet and sappy fresh air blowing through your hair, whilst the remaining trees above your head form a canopy, and sunshine dapples on the road ahead. Equally, nothing can beat shuffling your feet in to sand heated to perfection by the long day, and the matching sleepy sense of warmth in your bones. Add a cold beer from the beach bar and a whiff of an over-barbequed burger, the lap of the waves and chatter of your favourite people, and you have an evening you will never forget.

he Watersplash bar and nightclub at St Ouen’s bay is the perfect place to spend a Friday night in the summer. Acoustic open-mic music spills to the outside seating area and over the sea wall to the beach below, where surfers take advantage of the quickly incoming tide and the warm evenings. The restaurant offers snacks and meals in unpretentious huge portions and, of course, ice-cold beer or a glass of Rosé. Children are welcome and abundant, pattering barefooted and careless, mini-surfboard tucked under one arm, with brown faces and matted hair. With the airport almost overhead, the frequent rumble of the planes is a distant reminder of a hectic lifestyle that is still going on – somewhere. As the sun sets, any clouds on the sky become a dramatic addition, and the whole scene is drowned in vibrant reds and oranges, promising yet another beautiful day tomorrow.

hilst sun, sea and sand can create an idyllic and lazy atmosphere for adults, it fills children with a sense of excitement and curiosity. Jersey offers a setting for young adventurers that is safe and secure, and will keep them occupied for hours. Green Island on the South-East corner provides an endless supply of rock pools just waiting to be explored and a wealth of washed up treasures. Crab fishing, shrimping and fort building, the sea will be creeping over their toes before they have time to get bored. For sandcastles they can play on the clean bay of St Aubin in the seemingly endless sun of the South coast. They even have a choice of the nearby Elizabeth Castle and St Aubin’s Fort as real-life models. Children and adults alike can dig in and try to match the feats of Simon Smith, or the ‘Sandwizard’, who creates amazingly detailed and delicate castles that you simply must not miss. St Aubin is also the hub of water-sports, varying from child-friendly banana boating to extreme wakeboarding. One of the most exciting ways to see this part of the island is at 30mph from a jet ski, squinting through the sea-spray to take in the old fort, but with the security of the safety dinghy bobbing nearby.

f, the beach isn’t your thing, however, there is endless amusement for children island-wide. Jersey hosts a web of child-friendly cycle paths that will take you past play and picnic areas, and will not be too strenuous for little legs or sunny days. Woodland walks make excellent family outings, and there are streams just waiting to be dammed by the scattered granite rocks. There are wooden makeshift bridges, stepping-stones and rope swings, and for the grown-ups, Jersey’s nature is unique and fascinating. With Hawthorne and Sorrel in abundance it is also possible to spot the rare Sand Crocus on the sand dunes in St Ouen. These shy flowers only open up when the sun’s out, so it’s really no surprise that there are more here than anywhere else in the UK.

n the summer months the sun dominates life in Jersey. Whether it’s the way the crops rotate, the exquisite effect it has on the famous potatoes, or simply adding atmosphere to a family day out, the fact that Jersey is the sunniest place in Britain doesn’t just affect daily life here, it creates it. Through tourism and farming Jersey placed itself on the map, and these are solely due to the amount of sunshine. It makes for a life of freedom to do what you want, when you want, safe and clean beaches for children, plenty of ice cream and cold beer when you really need one. Lazy days and warm evenings, it’s the long hot summer that really makes Jersey what it is.

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Where to go Mann Douglas (Doolish)

The Island‘s capital has lots to offer the visitor. The stunning two mile sweep of Douglas Bay is home to a vibrant, bustling town. Its main shopping area behind Loch Promenade at its southern end, boasts many leading UK High Street retailers and a host of independents. Douglas has an abundance of quality hotels, guest houses and restaurants and the town‘s inner harbour has a yacht marina with a relaxing, laid back leisure area. The excellent Villa Marina entertainment complex and the breath-taking Frank Matcham designed Gaiety Theatre, both on the seafront, are just a couple of jewels in the town‘s crown.

Douglas Marina

Onchan (Kiondroghad)

Onchan lies just north of Douglas and has a number of unique attractions of its own. Onchan Leisure Park and Stadium offers activities ranging from Stock Car Racing (in season) to boating lake and bowling greens. Nearby the challenging King Edward Bay Golf Course on Onchan Head affords panoramic views. In the village centre old meets new, including the parish church of St Peter‘s, built in 1833, which is the site of a former church where Captain Bligh of the Bounty was married. On the outskirts of the village are two of the Island‘s national glens, Molly Quirk‘s Glen and Groudle Glen.

Onchan Park

Castletown (Balley Cashtal)

The Island‘s ancient captial is dominated by Castle Rushen, a magnificently preserved medievel fortress and former home to Kings and Lords of Mann. The castle, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries is also a popular location for weddings. It overlooks an idyllic harbour to one side and the town square to the other. Castletown is home to the old House of Keys building where the Island‘s early laws were debated. The Nautical Museum - home to the yacht Peggy, which played a major role in the smuggling trade, and the Old Grammar School which retains the fixtures and fittings that were in place when it closed for the last time in 1930.

Castle Rushen

Port St Mary (Purt le Moirrey)

The picturesque coastal village of Port St Mary offers an excellent beach and a pleasing yacht harbour and fishing port. The village provides a great starting point for a series of excellent coastal walks. Port St Mary High Street features a number of welcoming hostelries and restaurants. An excellent nine hole golf course is another attraction of this popular seaside village.

Port Erin (Purt Chiarn)

Port St Mary

Imposing Port Erin sits within a beautiful bay dominated to its northern side by towering Bradda Head. Its beach is one of the Island‘s finest, offering soft golden sands and the area is a walker‘s paradise with spectacular glen and coastal pathways. The town offers a range of good hotels, pubs and eateries along with several independent shops and supermarket. Port Erin is the southern outpost of the Steam Railway and within the surrounds of the station is the excellent Railway Museum. Boat trips to the Calf of Man depart from Port Erin harbour. Port Erin >

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St Johns (Balley Keeil Eoin)

The quiet rural village of St Johns takes centre stage on Manx National Day, July 5th, when the annual open air Tynwald ceremony is held. During the proceedings, Acts passed by the Manx parliament in the preceding year are promulgated. Tynwald members gather on the tiered hill on the village green. St Johns has a number of excellent attractions including the lovely arboretum adjacent to Tynwald Hill and Cooil y Ree Gardens, a haven of peace and tranquillity spanning more than three acres. Shopaholics can feed their habit at the modern Tynwald Mills shopping complex in the valley behind the village.

Tynwald Ceremony

Peel (Purt ny hlnshey)

Peel has quaint, narrow streets, a deep, working harbour lined with fishing boats and pleasure craft and the magnificent ruins of Peel Castle all combine to create a unique atmosphere. The Castle stands on St Patrick‘s Isle and dates back to the 11th century. History is given a modern, interactive twist in the nearby House of Manannan. This award-winning museum charts key elements in the Island‘s history. The Leece Museum is devoted to objects, photographs and documents specifically relating to Peel in the Isle of Man. Peel Centenary Centre is a popular venue for music and dance shows, along with panto, plays, poetery and lectures. Peel has a good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and traditional public houses - as well as one of the Island‘s finest sandy beaches. It‘s also the home of the Island‘s world famous kipper curing industy and its only cathedral - St German‘s.

Peel Castle

Ramsey (Rhumsaa)

The Island‘s second largest town earned the title ‘Royal Ramsey‘ after an unscheduled visit in 1847 by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Ramsey sits on the northern plain at the foot of the northern mountain range and boasts the highest number of sunshine hours of all the Island‘s main towns. The town centre offers a good range of mainly independent shops, cafes and public houses. There‘s an attractive working harbour spanned by a Victorian swing bridge and open expanses of sand / shingle beach to the north and south of the town. Ramsey‘s jewel is the 40 acre Mooragh Park - a pristine leisure facility with a large boating lake, cafes, bowling green, tennis courts and children‘s playground - all interspersed with beautifully manicured gardens.

Laxey (Laksaa)

Mooragh Park - Ramsey

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Laxey is set in a beautiful deep valley and forms two distinct areas the main village and Old Laxey, which nestles around the quaint tidal harbour. The sand / shingle beach at Laxey is extremely popular with visitors and locals alike and the coast between Laxey and Dhoon (to the north) is a popular location for whale watchers in the autumn months. The village is dominated by the magnificent Laxey Wheel. It‘s the biggest working water wheel in the world and was built in 1854 to pump water from the lead and zinc mines. The Laxey Wheel now has a little sister in the form of the Lady Evelyn - or the Snaefell Wheel. She was dismantled in 1910 but has now been fully restored. At Laxey Woolen Mills, visitors can see the famous Manx tartan being made on original loom.

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Street food is big in Cardiff. So much so that around 25% of the Welsh capital’s population have visited Street Food Cardiff, a cheerful collective of likeminded folk who pop-up in different places around the city when the mood takes them. 68 Food | Street Food Cardiff

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M: The Lansdowne and The Conway both cook excellent roast dinners. S: I love The Bunch Of Grapes. OK, so it’s not quite Cardiff but it’s within range, on the outskirts of Pontypridd. You’ll find it well worth the effort. N: I always stay close to home on a Sunday, which is why I always end up at the Rhiwderyn Inn in Bassaleg. Again, not strictly Cardiff, but it’s proper homecooked fare. knifeandforkfood.co.uk/conway thelansdownecardiff.co.uk bunchofgrapes.org.uk rhiwderinn.co.uk

Founders of Street Food Cardiff, Matt, Neil and Simon, present the insider’s guide to every eating eventuality in the Welsh capital. A great cup of coffee (or tea) Matt: Not only has Waterloo Tea in the Wyndham Arcade got the best tea, but also the best coffee in Cardiff. Simon: Lovely staff … lovely coffee. Neil: They’ve got places in Pen y Lan and Penarth too. waterlootea.com

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All the beer in the world? M: You can’t go wrong with Brewdog on Westgate Street. Local award-winning brewers Urban Tap House also have an impressive set-up, also on Westgate Street. S: Pipes is a must-visit spot for a pint. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for monthly events. N: Brewdog does it for me! They do my favourite wheat beer, which I can’t pronounce before or after I drink it! brewdog.com urbantaphouse.co.uk pipesbeer.co.uk 10 SFC founders / 11 The Plan / 12 iCookThai 13/14 Nick Otley Bunch of Grapes 15 iCookThai

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A bit of a change? M: Milgi is a plant-based restaurant that pushes the boundaries and perceptions of this kind of food. I have never left disappointed. The beer-battered halloumi is pretty special. S: For a real taste of the Orient, I like to go to .cn on City Road. I’ve mentioned this already but it really does serve the most authentic Chinese meals I’ve had this side of Kowloon. N: Troy Charcoal Grill on City Road. The barbecued lamb’s liver with homemade Turkish bread and dips is stunning. milgicardiff.com eatcn.co.uk troymezebar.com

Something exotic? M: City Road is Cardiff’s own World Food Mile and Kumar’s is an authentic Mumbai experience. S: I’ll go for City Road too. .cn is a Chinese restaurant with a really different menu. Lots of tripe and tongue. N: I love City Road, but I’m going for the Golden Corner Chinese. It’s a bit of a sketchy set up and the electricity goes off quite a lot too; but the food is authentic and like nothing else I’ve had in this country. Kumar’s City Road: +44 (0)29 2009 4094 goldencorner.co.uk eatcn.co.uk

A nice Sunday lunch?

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M: Café Citta in the heart of the city is an upscale café with a warm Italian family welcome. About the finest wood-fired pizza in Cardiff, paired with an easy, relaxed atmosphere. It’s like sitting around a family kitchen table. S: La Vita Pizza restaurant. Marco cooks a mean pizza and makes you feel at home while you enjoy it. N: iCookThai is a tiny Thai restaurant on Crwys Road. Pimm, who owns it, cooks whatever he fancies and accompanies your meal with renditions of popular songs on a very varied selection of instruments. There are only four tables, so it gets pretty intense. He’s a right character! @CafeCitta lavitacardiff.co.uk icookthai.co.uk

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Cocktails?

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M: Milgi have the most creative cocktail list and never fail to deliver on flavour and ingredients. The place has a real neighbourhood hangout feel, which is a real rarity in Cardiff. S: The Urban Tap house is probably best known for its beer selection, which is flawless, the envy of any city. They don’t do a bad job at cocktails either, with a good range of whiskey and bourbons. Boilermakers count as cocktails, yeah? N: I do like a long mixer. 10 Feet Tall in the city centre attracts a young, energetic crowd – and the staff there can mix the classic cocktails well. That’s me mixing with the youngsters with mixed drinks. milgicardiff.com / urbantaphouse.co.uk 10feettall.co.uk

M: The hoagies from the New York Deli in High Street Arcade are a Cardiff institution. S: Definitely, the New York Deli run the sandwich game as far as Cardiff is concerned. N: Bombers put a lot of love between two slices. They seem to offer something different to the other sandwich shops in the city. First visit they delivered about the best bánh mì I’ve tasted. Been going back for more ever since. Excellent. @nydelicardiff bombers-sandwich-house.co.uk 14—

A pub with good food? M: It’s not exactly Cardiff, but, as Simon says, The Bunch of Grapes is definitely worth the hop, skip and jump to Pontypridd. Great food and awardwinning Otley beer. S: Okay not a pub, but a bar. Bar 44’s

Something cheap and cheerful? M: A takeaway slipper from Café Minuet, commonly known as Marcello’s, in the Castle Arcade – a garlicky, cheesy slice of Cardiff. S: You can’t go wrong with a stack of welshcakes from the indoor market. As little as £2 gets you a bag full of the best welshcakes my nan didn’t serve me. N: Mina’s Penarth Road. Mediterranean food and filled rolls. Try their garlic chicken rolls; I like mine with beetroot. restaurantminuet.co.uk minasrestaurant.co.uk

A bit of posh nosh? M: The Purple Poppadom delivers upgraded Indian classics with a twist from award-winning chef Anand George. S: Bully’s is the best neighbourhood bistro dining experience in the city. Welsh produce is given the classic French treatment in a place that delivers class across the board. Love the branding and the attention to detail on the plate and the table decor. N: Bar 44. Amazing menu and you do feel like you’re somewhere special. purplepoppadom.com bullysrestaurant.co.uk bar44.co.uk/cardiff

A sandwich with a difference?

A hearty breakfast? M: Thé Pot on Crwys Road, if you can get a seat in this intimate space. S: Servinis. Proper portions. N: The Hayes Island Snack Bar is an institution and probably the longeststanding street food option in the city. Lots of life and character passes you by with a decent bacon bap and coffee. thepotcafe.co.uk servinis-snackbar.co.uk

drinks and tapas are exceptional. N: The Conway. Really great pub grub. Check out the homemade Scotch eggs. Life-changing! bunchofgrapes.org.uk knifeandforkfood.co.uk/conway

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An intrinsically Cardiff experience? M: Chip Alley (otherwise known as Caroline Street) at 4am is Cardiff at its best – and worst. Also Pillars restaurant on Queen Street hasn’t changed since 1985. S: A Sunday morning spent at the Riverside Market. A coffee from Caffeine Kid and a breakfast curry while catching up with friends. N: The full-on Cardiff experience is down City Road. There’s a real mix of cultures that reflect the nature of the city. You’ll find amazing food from all around the world and there’s always a vibe down there. pillars-restaurant.co.uk thecaffeinekid.com Still hungry? Our short film has more info – see it at visitwales.com/still-hungry

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Mae bwyd stryd yn beth mawr yng Nghaerdydd. I’r fath raddau fel bod 25% o boblogaeth prifddinas Cymru wedi ymweld â Street Food Cardiff, cynulliad hawddgar o bobl o’r un anian sy’n ymddangos mewn gwahanol lefydd ar hyd a lled y ddinas pan fydd yr awydd yn codi.

Sylfaenwyr Street Food Cardiff, Matt, Neil a Simon sy’n cyflwyno eu canllaw cudd i bob posibiliad bwyta yn y brifddinas Gymreig.

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M: Mae’r Lansdowne a The Conway yn gwneud cinio rhost arbennig. S: Dwi wrth fy modd gyda The Bunch of Grapes. Wel, dyw e ddim yng Nghaerdydd ond o fewn cyrraedd, ar gyrion Pontypridd. Mae werth yr ymdrech wir i chi. N: Dwi’n aros yn agos at adref ar ddydd Sul, a dyna pam fy mod yn mynd i Rhiwderyn Inn ym Masaleg bob tro. Eto, ddim yng Nghaerdydd, ond bwyd cartref go iawn. knifeandforkfood.co.uk/conway thelansdownecardiff.co.uk bunchofgrapes.org.uk rhiwderinn.co.uk

Paned arbennig o goffi (neu de) Matt: Nid yn unig mae gan Waterloo Tea yn Arcêd Wyndham y te gorau, ond hefyd y coffi gorau yng Nghaerdydd. Simon: Staff hyfryd... coffi hyfryd. Neil: Mae ganddyn nhw lefydd ym Mhen y Lan a Phenarth hefyd. waterlootea.com

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Yr holl gwrw yn y byd? M: Rydych yn siŵr o’ch plesio gyda Brewdog ar Heol y Porth. Mae gan y bragwyr lleol sydd wedi ennill gwobrau, Urban Tap House, hefyd le da, eto ar Heol y Porth. S: Rhaid mynd i Pipes am beint. Cadwch lygad ar eu tudalen Facebook am ddigwyddiadau misol. N: Brewdog i fi! Maen nhw’n gwneud fy hoff gwrw gwenith, ond dwi’n methu ynganu ei enw cyn nac ar ôl ei yfed! brewdog.com urbantaphouse.co.uk pipesbeer.co.uk 10 Duke of Wellington / 11 The Plan 12 iCookThai / 13 Nick Otley 14 Bunch of Grapes / 15 iCookThai

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Newid bach? M: Mae Milgi yn fwyty seiliedig ar blanhigion sy’n herio ffiniau a dehongliadau o’r math yma o fwyd. Dwi eto i gael fy siomi yma. Mae’r caws halloumi mewn cytew cwrw yn go arbennig. S: Am flas go iawn o’r Dwyrain, dwi’n hoffi mynd i .cn ar City Road. Mae’n gweini’r bwyd Tsieineaidd mwyaf dilys dwi wedi cael yr ochr hyn i Kowloon. N: Troy Charcoal Grill ar City Road. Mae’r afu cig oen wedi barbeciwio gyda bara Twrcaidd cartref a dipiau yn syfrdanol. milgicardiff.com / eatcn.co.uk troymezebar.com

Rhywbeth egsotig? M: City Road yw Milltir Bwyd y Byd Caerdydd ac mae Kumar’s yn brofiad dilys o Mumbai. S: City Road i fi hefyd. Mae .cn yn fwyty Tsieineaidd gyda bwydlen wahanol iawn. Lot o treip a thafod. N: Dwi wrth fy modd gyda City Road, ond dwi’n mynd am fwyty Tsieineaidd Golden Corner. Mae’r trefniant yn amheus braidd ac mae’r trydan yn diffodd yn eithaf aml hefyd; ond mae’r bwyd yn ddilys ac yn wahanol i unrhyw beth dwi wedi ei flasu yn y wlad yma. Kumar’s City Road: 029 2021 4569 goldencorner.co.uk eatcn.co.uk

Cinio dydd Sul braf?

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M: Mae Café Citta yng nghanol y ddinas yn gaffi braf gyda chroeso teuluol Eidalaidd cynnes. O bosib y pizza o ffwrn llosgi coed gorau yng Nghaerdydd, gydag awyrgylch rhwydd, hamddenol. Mae fel eistedd o gwmpas bwrdd cegin teuluol. S: Bwyty pizza La Vita. Mae Marco yn coginio pizza anhygoel ac yn gwneud i chi deimlo’n gartrefol tra byddwch chi’n ei fwynhau. N: Mae iCookThai yn fwyty Thai bychan ar Heol Crwys. Mae Pimm, y perchennog, yn coginio beth bynnag mae ffansi ac i gyd-fynd â’ch pryd fe gewch fersiynau o ganeuon poblogaidd ar amrywiaeth o offerynnau. Dim ond pedwar bwrdd sydd yna, felly mae’n agos atoch chi go iawn. Mae’n dipyn o gymeriad! @CafeCitta / lavitacardiff.co.uk icookthai.co.uk

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Coctels?

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M: Milgi sydd â’r rhestr coctels mwyaf creadigol a byth yn methu o ran blas na chynhwysion. Mae gan y lle deimlad cymdogol gwirioneddol, sy’n beth prin yng Nghaerdydd. S: Mae Urban Tap House siŵr o fod fwyaf enwog am y dewis o gwrw, sy’n berffaith, yn destun cenfigen i unrhyw ddinas. Dydyn nhw ddim yn ddrwg am wneud coctels chwaith, gyda dewis da o wisgis a bwrbon. Mae boilermakers yn cyfri fel coctels, yn dy’n nhw? N: Dwi’n hoffi cymysgu. Mae 10 Feet Tall yng nghanol y ddinas yn denu cwsmeriaid ifanc ac egnïol – ac mae’r staff yn medru cymysgu’r coctels clasurol yn dda. Dyna fi’n cymysgu gyda’r bobl ifanc, gyda diodydd wedi eu cymysgu. milgicardiff.com 10feettall.co.uk / urbantaphouse.co.uk Brecwast braf? M: Thé Pot ar Heol Crwys, os gallwch chi gael sedd yn y lle bach yma. S: Servinis. Dognau da. N: Mae’r Hayes Island Snack Bar yn sefydliad adnabyddus, ac o bosib y man bwyd stryd sydd wedi bod yn y ddinas hiraf. Mae llawer o fywyd a chymeriad yn eich pasio gyda rhôl cig moch dda a choffi. thepotcafe.co.uk servinis-snackbar.co.uk

Tafarn gyda bwyd da?

69 S: Iawn, bar yn hytrach na thafarn. Mae diodydd a thapas Bar 44 yn rhagorol. N: The Conway. Bwyd tafarn gwirioneddol dda. Blaswch yr wyau selsig cartref. Mae’n newid eich bywyd! bar44.co.uk/cardiff bunchofgrapes.org.uk knifeandforkfood.co.uk/conway

Brechdan wahanol i’r arfer?

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M: Mae’r hoagies yn New York Deli yn Arcêd y Stryd Fawr yn rhan o hanes Caerdydd. S: New York Deli yw brenin y brechdanau yng Nghaerdydd. N: Mae Bombers yn rhoi llawer o gariad i mewn i’w brechdanau. Mae fel petai nhw’n cynnig rhywbeth gwahanol i siopau brechdanau eraill y ddinas. Ar fy ymweliad cyntaf ges i’r bánh mì gorau dwi’n credu i mi ei flasu. Dwi wedi bod yn dychwelyd am ragor ers hynny. Ardderchog bombers-sandwich-house.co.uk Rhywbeth rhad i’ch llenwi? M: Sliper i fynd o Marcellos Italian yn Arcêd y Castell – sleisen o Gaerdydd sy’n llawn garlleg a chaws. S: Sliper i fwyta allan o Café Minuet, sydd hefyd yn cael ei alw’n Marcellos. N: Mina’s, Heol Penarth. Bwyd Mediteranaidd a rholiau wedi eu llenwi. Blaswch eu rholiau cyw iâr garlleg; dwi’n hoffi fy un i gyda betys. restaurantminuet.co.uk minasrestaurant.co.uk

Pryd crand? M: Mae The Purple Poppadom yn cynnig clasuron Indiaidd dyrchafedig gyda thro yn y gynffon gan y cogydd Anand George sydd wedi ennill sawl gwobr. S: Bully’s yw’r profiad bwyta bistro lleol gorau yn y ddinas. Mae cynnyrch Cymreig yn derbyn y driniaeth Ffrengig glasurol mewn lle sy’n gweini bwyd o safon uchel drwyddi draw. Dwi’n dwli ar y brandio a’r sylw i fanylion ar y plat ac wrth osod y byrddau. N: Bar 44. Bwydlen wych ac rydych chi’n teimlo eich bod yn rhywle arbennig. bullysrestaurant.co.uk bar44.co.uk/cardiff purplepoppadom.com

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M: Chip Alley (a elwir hefyd yn Caroline Street) am 4am yw Caerdydd ar ei orau – a’i waethaf. Hefyd dyw bwyty Pillars ar Heol y Frenhines heb newid di ers 1985. S: Bore dydd Sul ym Marchnad Glan yr Afon. Coffi gan Caffeine Kid a chyrri i frecwast wrth hel clecs gyda ffrindiau. N: Mae’r profiad go iawn o Gaerdydd i lawr ar City Road. Mae yna gymysgedd go iawn o ddiwylliannau sy’n adlewyrchu natur y ddinas. Byddwch yn dod o hyd i fwydydd anhygoel o bob cwr o’r byd ac mae yna naws fywiog yno o hyd. pillars-restaurant.co.uk thecaffeinekid.com

M: Ddim wir yng Nghaerdydd, ond mae The Bunch of Grapes yn werth y daith fer i Bontypridd. Bwyd da a chwrw gwobrwyol Otley.

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From the world’s most iconic half marathon to an outdoor, live-action tale of England; NewcastleGateshead and North East England plays host to some of this summer’s biggest events. Opening on 2 July, Kynren – an epic tale of England, is an open-air, live action night show that will take audiences on a spellbinding journey through British history. Taking place on a 7.5 acre landscaped stage (equivalent to five football pitches, with a full-size lake at its centre) against the backdrop of Auckland Castle in Country Durham, the dazzling production will immerse audiences in a captivating story that stretches across 2,000 years, encompassing Roman times, the Viking invasions, the Industrial Revolution and Second World War. Expect ships and a steam train, mass choreography, mesmerising pyrotechnics and spectacular lighting and water effects. For more information and to book tickets visit: www.kynren.co.uk or call 0844 581 1252.

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Later in the summer, NewcastleGateshead welcomes back the iconic Great North Run. The first sporting event to see one million finishers, this year’s race welcomes runners from every country in the United Nations. Starting in Newcastle upon Tyne, the 13.1 mile route takes runners through the city centre towards the River Tyne where thousands of people will cross the iconic Tyne Bridge enroute to South Shields. The Great North Run weekend (Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 September) isn’t just about the race itself. On Saturday 10 September enjoy the atmosphere at the Great North City Games. See some of athletics biggest names battle it out in a series of track events along the NewcastleGateshead quayside. The fun doesn’t stop there. On Sunday 11 September - just after the race itself – The Great North Run presents its first Rock n Raise; a charity concert with acts including The Kaiser Chiefs and Kodaline signed up to take part. With all money raised going to charity thanks to the Graham Wylie Foundation, this concert is the perfect send off for the thousands of runners taking part in the annual half marathon. For more information, visit http://www.greatrun.org/greatnorth-run

SummerTyne Americana Festival 22-24 July 2016 www.sagegateshead.com SummerTyne Americana Festival is an hugely popular weekend event that attracts visitors from across the world for a sizzling celebration of Americana music in and around the spectacular setting of Sage Gateshead, on the south bank of the river Tyne. Performers this year include Gretchen Peters, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Howe Gelb. North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016 26-29 August 2016 The prestigious North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016, an event involving some of the largest and most spectacular Tall Ships in the world, will take place in North East England this summer. The ships sail into the port at Blyth over the weekend of 26-29 August 2016, giving visitors the opportunity to see one of the greatest maritime sights in the world.

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of VAN AIR Europe and LET L410 operations out of Isle of Man.

hen the first L410 was delivered in July 2006, this aircraft type was something of curiosity in UK airspace and the UK commercial aviation market. Now, after a decade, we are proud to have succeeded in establishing the L410 as well-known character in the British aviation world.

unacceptable to the Czechoslovak government. When this point was reached, Hitler managed to promote the Sudeten Germans’ problems as international crisis, saying Germany could not any longer witness the Czechoslovak Government continuing to refuse the claims of the German minority. He declared that in cases when these claims were not resolved he felt Germany was empowered to take any measure, including military action, to “protect” Germans in Czechoslovakia. This war threat made leaders of Western powers ready to accept any solution, with the memories of World War I still fresh in the mind. The result was the Munich Agreement, signed on 29th September 1938, where France and the UK, together with Hitler’s Nazi Germany and Mussolini’s fascist Italy, forced Czechoslovakia to cede German-inhabited Czechoslovak territory to Germany. Discussion continues, and remains sensitive today, about whether the steps taken by the Czechoslovak Government before Munich can or cannot be interpreted as preparing to, at least, talk about that cession, and if it would be appropriate to defend state territory using power despite France declaring it would consider Czechoslovakia an aggressor and would not feel bound by the existing military defence agreement.

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As we prepare for the upcoming anniversary, let us recall the story of an heroic meeting of British and Czechoslovakian aviation, As a result of World War I, the Austro-Hungarian Empire disappeared from the map of central Europe. One of the successor states was the Czechoslovak Republic. This state, established by Professor Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, was based on principles of democracy, human rights, and law. However, the unsolved problems of its ancestor continued, namely the problem with minorities. The Czechoslovak state declared itself as the national state of Czech and Slovaks, but there were large minorities from other nations, like Germans, Hungarians and Poles, living there. The law guaranteed huge freedoms and rights to the minorities, varying from the right to use their mother tongue while dealing with authorities to an education system using minority languages, such as German universities. However, the general approach of many Czechs was not to fully support these rights in dayto-day life. After Adolf Hitler came to power in neighbouring Germany, he started to play a kind of poker game with Western powers and Czechoslovakia. His main goal was to achieve a revision of the Treaty of Versailles. To that end, he was using any opportunity to support his efforts, including misinterpretation of any fact or highlighting any existing situation in his favour. The so-called “Sudeten” Germans in Czechoslovakia were a good example. Hitler instructed their leaders to keep increasing their claims to a level which would be totally >

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Sir Winston Churchill, one of the greatest names of British 20th century history, said of the British Prime Minister who signed the Munich Agreement on behalf of UK, Neville Chamberlain, “You were given the choice between war and dishonour. You chose dishonour and you will have war”. Despite Hitler’s territorial guarantees, the rest of the Czechoslovak territory was occupied by German Wehrmacht on 15th March 1939. And now starts our story. Many members of the Czechoslovak armed forces, both active and reserve, did not accept occupation of Czechoslovakia. They started to break away from occupied homeland, and join armed forces of countries endangered by Hitler’s aggressive foreign policy, mostly Poland and France. A huge proportion of them were airmen. After the collapse of Poland and then France, they escaped to the last European power standing against Hitler; to the United Kingdom. It was just before the famous Battle of Britain and the Royal Air Force was extremely interested in experienced and trained pilots and other aeronautical staff. Czechs and Slovaks, most of them having combat experience from Polish and French air forces, exactly met this need.

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The No.310 Fighter Squadron (Czechoslovak) of the Royal Air Force was declared operational on 17th August 1940 at RAF Duxford, just in time to take part in the Battle of Britain. It was quickly followed by No.312 and No.313 Fighter Squadrons. In May 1942 these three Czechoslovak squadrons formed the Czechoslovak Fighter Wing.

between good and evil. By reading these books we gained respect for the UK, and the British way of thinking. We also gained respect for British aviation.

On 29th July 1940 No.311 Bomber Squadron was formed. Initially part of Bomber Command, it took part in bombing raids over the Third Reich. In May 1942 it was relocated to the Coastal Command, undertaking patrol flights over the Atlantic Ocean searching for German submarines. The “B” Flight of the No.68 Night Fighter Squadron was formed by Czech and Slovak airmen and marked as “Czechoslovak”. Some Czechs and Slovaks were members of other RAF units, either “British” or others, like No.303 Fighter Squadron (Polish). Czech and Slovak pilots were among the best RAF pilots in World War II; among many others let us remember Squadron Leader Karel Kuttelwasher, Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Bar, Sergeant Josef František, Distinguished Flying Medal and Bar, Wing Commander Alois Vašátko, DFC, and Squadron Leader Otto Smik, DFC. But also let’s remember the 531 Czech and Slovak airmen who died in service during the war. Many of us have read the memoirs of these veterans and throughout all these books it is clear how much respect they had for the calm resolution of British people in the face of Hitler’s Germany, even when standing alone, as well as for the British sense of fair play and clear distinction

We are proud to consider ourselves a very small part of this history. We feel ourselves, flying in the British airspace, to be minor successors of those brave men in the Royal Air Force. Definitely we are not about to compare their bravery and overall contribution with our commercial activities in peace times, but we understand there is a legacy, and we shall take care of it and continue it properly.

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Spitifire Mk IX, in marking of No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Fighter Squadron (DU-), where N was personal plane of its commander Sq.Ldr. Otto Smik. Image courtesy of pilot and aviation photographer, Michal Krechowski. ISSUE 17 | WWW.CITYWING.COM

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Summer has arrived 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!

Comic Invention Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery | Until 17th July gla.ac.uk/hunterian An opportunity for both comic and art lovers to explore historic graphic narratives and how stories are told with pictures - from the ancient Greeks to Scooby Doo. The exhibition also features the Glasgow Looking Glass, which is a piece that little is known about and even predates Punch by sixteen years - making it arguably the oldest known comic. Bard in the Botanics: The Vaulting Ambition Season Glasgow Botanic Gardens | 22nd June – 30th July bardinthebotanics.co.uk Bard in the Botanics, Glasgow‘s outdoor Shakespeare festival, has staged more than 50 productions of Shakespeare’s work to audiences totalling over 70,000 over the years. Scotland‘s premier Shakespeare Company returns to Glasgow‘s Botanic Gardens with their 15th Anniversary “Vaulting Ambition“ Season. Shows in the 2016 season are: Macbeth, Coriolanus, Twelfth Night and Doctor Faustus.

Glasgow Mela | Kelvingrove Park | 17th July glasgowmela.com Glasgow Mela, Scotland‘s biggest free multicultural festival, is celebrating 27 years this summer. The huge outdoor festival offers a diverse programme of music, dance and performance representing cultures from across the world that have made Glasgow their home. Merchant City Festival | Various Venues 30th July – 7th August merchantcityfestival.com Merchant City Festival is back with a bang in 2016! Get set for 9 fun-filled days with free events in Glasgow‘s cultural quarter including street arts, dance, live music, markets, fashion and design, comedy, family events, tours, heritage walks, talks, food and drink and much more. For more information visit:

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Piping Live! | Various Venues | 8th – 14th August pipinglive.co.uk Piping Live!, Glasgow‘s International Piping Festival is the biggest festival of its kind in the world and the week-long celebrations will see over 200 events take place in various venues across Glasgow. In 2016, the festival will return to George Square where musicians will perform daily, bringing the best pipers and musicians into the heart of the city. World Pipe Band Championships Glasgow Green | 12th - 13th August theworlds.co.uk

Affectionately referred to as ‘The Worlds‘, the World Pipe Band Championships is one of the biggest events in the piping calendar. Featuring the best pipe bands from all over the world, with no less than 8000 pipers and drummers, the championships provide the stage for the most prestigious prizes and the coveted World Champion crown. But that‘s not all! With music, a dedicated children‘s zone, gourmet food and Highland games - head along to Glasgow Green for a fantastic day out. Let’s Eat Glasgow | SWG3 | 3rd - 4th September letseatglasgow.co.uk Scotland’s first restaurant festival and pop-up market, Let’s Eat brings together Glasgow‘s top chefs and some of the finest food and drink producers across the West Coast of Scotland, serving up a sensational menu bursting with flavour!

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Gifts for the Gods: Animal Mummies Revealed Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery Until 4th September glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/Kelvingrove A fascinating, myth-busting new exhibition looking at ancient Egyptian animal mummies, prepared in their millions as votive offerings to the gods, is set to open at Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery. Gifts for the Gods: Animal Mummies Revealed will feature over 60 animal mummies - from bound crocodiles to entombed cats and mummified jackals to completely uncovered birds.

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Doors Open Day Various Venues 12th – 18th September glasgowdoorsopenday.com A free festival which celebrates Glasgow’s buildings, streets, parks, architecture, history and people with a programme full of walks, tours, talks, events and more than 100 buildings open for anyone to visit. For one week in September, doors are opened and you are encouraged to explore Glasgow in a new way.

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Visit a Museum or Gallery

Glasgow has more than 20 museums and galleries with most offering FREE admission. Don’t miss the city’s principal collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and the newest addition to Glasgow’s portfolio, the Riverside Museum housing its world class transport collection. Berthed alongside, you will also find the Tall Ship Glenlee where you can step aboard for a taste of Glasgow’s maritime heritage. For full-on interactive fun, head to the Glasgow Science Centre, perfect for kids of all ages.

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Shop on the Style Mile

With the best shopping in the UK outside London’s West End, and over 1,500 shops, Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise! The biggest brands and major retailers can be found in the Style Mile – the place to head for shopping malls, department stores, high street favourites and designer boutiques. With most shops open to 7pm weekdays, and 8pm Thursdays, there is plenty of time for hunting down a bargain or picking up some souvenirs.

Marvel over Mackintosh

No visit to Glasgow is complete without experiencing the Art Nouveau genius of architect, designer and city icon, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Mackintosh’s innovative and influential style can be seen throughout the city, including the muchlauded Glasgow School of Art, widely recognised as Mackintosh’s greatest architectural achievement. The Mackintosh Trail ticket is the perfect way to enjoy the works of this Glasgow icon.

Eat Out

There are plenty of fantastic eateries to enjoy in Glasgow. So whether it’s coffee and cake whilst shopping, lunch in or nearby a museum, drinks before a gig or dinner in one of our exciting, diverse neighbourhoods and districts – there’s something to suit every taste and budget. The West End or Merchant City neighbourhoods are especially great places to head for a delicious array of eating and drinking options.

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BEFLAST QUARTERS: Exploring a city can be tricky if you don’t know your way around, or even what to look out for. Get a flavour of what Belfast has to offer using this taster on the city’s areas.

CATHEDRAL

Taking its name from St. Anne’s Cathedral, this quarter is packed full of fascinating architecture, cobblestoned streets, buzzing beer gardens and trendy warehouse restaurants. It contrasts the old with the new, steeped in memories of a bygone era when Belfast was a world centre of TITANIC Steeped in memories of a bygone era when maritime trade, shipbuilding and commerce, the Belfast was a world centre of maritime trade, Titanic Quarter is now a fun and energetic shipbuilding and commerce, the Titanic urban waterfront development. Visit Quarter is now a fun and energetic or take a tour of the many historic urban waterfront development. with St. Anne’s Square, home Visit or take a tour of the many to the Metropolitan Arts historic and state of the art Centre (MAC) and a piazza Titanic visitor attractions, of welcoming eateries Home to the iconic Belfast City Hall, be wowed by science in alongside some of the St George’s Market and the main shopping W5, enjoy thrills and oldest streets in Belfast. district. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the spills at the T13 urban Full of colourful street sports park or catch a art, this area of town show, concert or Ice is absolutely buzzing Hockey game at the at night. SSE Arena.

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The centre for Irish The leafy area language, music spread around and culture is in the Queen’s University abundance of cool cafes, great pubs, trendy bars west of the city. Many is home to a treasure and an amazing restaurant scene. Start off in the visitors come to see the trove of eclectic shops, Visit Belfast Welcome Centre (opposite City area’s famous political boutiques, cafes, bars Hall) to make the most of your visit. murals and peace wall and art galleries. Visit the but there’s plenty more to collections of the Ulster discover. An Chultúrlann, the Museum, stroll around the Quarter’s culture and arts centre, Victorian Palm House in the contains an excellent restaurant, gift QUEEN’S stunning Botanic Gardens, shop, theatre and gallery. Explore the take in an art-house movie at the Queen’s stunning Clonard Monastery or enjoy the 3 mile Film Theatre or enjoy great live music or standDivis Summit Trail, a specifically designed loop walk on up comedy at the Empire Music Hall. The neighbouring Divis Mountain with spectacular views over Belfast. Lisburn Road offers designer shopping, cafes, artisan delis, salons and wine bars.

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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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Shopping in Gloucester offers a mix of high street stores, charming independent shops, speciality markets, modern shopping centres and a retail outlet, all conveniently located within easy walking distance.

Gloucester Quays Outlet Shopping Centre has an outstanding mix of high street and designer labels at up to 70% off recommended retail prices. More than 50 stores are on offer including high street favourites M&S Outlet, Next Clearance, Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store and designer brands including Ghost, The White Company, Calvin Klein, LK Bennett, Le Creuset and Osprey London. Visitors can stroll between Gloucester Quays and the city centre, passing along attractive new contemporary walkways punctuated with impressive public art installations. Retro and vintage clothing lovers should head to the Miss Silver boutique on Commercial Road for an original dress designed and hand made in Gloucester.

The city centre boasts two covered shopping areas, Kings Walk Shopping and The Eastgate, with a collective range of stores including H&M, Republic and River Island with high street favourites such as Marks and Spencer, Debenhams and BHS all close by. The city also boasts a distinctive and quirky independent quarter in and around Westgate Street. Fashion, food and drink, music and specialist shops can all be found just a step away from the mighty Cathedral. Also in Westgate Street, Gloucester Folk Museum has its very own ‘Folk Boutique’ selling an eclectic range of kitsch and retro gifts, vintage and shabby chic household goods, local crafts and jewellery.

Markets

Gloucester has a strong market tradition. The Eastgate Indoor Market offers a wide selection of goods and produce all year round, while the Cherry and White Market in Kings Square is held every Friday and Saturday throughout the year. A popular Farmers’ Market trades every Friday around the Cross, and specialist markets pop up throughout the year and especially in the run up to Christmas. Just out of town, Over Farm Market offers great produce from local suppliers all year round and also hosts great seasonal events.

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 Gloucetser

www.gloucester.gov.uk/markets Over Farm Market www.over-farm-market.co.uk For more information about Gloucester visit:

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