Your guide to all the best local events happening near you this month
Jazz ensemble Mixed Messages to play Northwood House Ballroom
Saturday 8th February
Enjoy a great night of music with a twist when jazz ensemble ‘Mixed Messages’ bring a truly unique and amazing show to the next Northwood House Jazz Social. The band play put their own unique jazz-style variations of well-known pop and rock hits, making for a truly memorable night of live music.
Tickets are only £16.50 and include a glass of wine and cheese platter, making them super value for a night out! Gather some friends and come along for a great evening.
Last tickets now at: www.northwoodhouse.org/events
Don’t Miss a Night of Laughs at Northwood House in Cowes
Friday 7th February
The ever-popular Comedy Social returns to the Northwood House ball with three top comedians coming from London for a huge night of laughs and giggles. Headliner Jake Hawley (TV comic and regular Metro columnist) will be joined by legendary female South African comedian, ‘Then Jiwe’, and the razor-sharp Don Biswas on his first Island visit. There’s fantastic live music too with local ‘noughties’ band Mufti Day to get the evening rocking.
Last few tables available now at: www.northwoodhouse.org/events
Winter Gala & Dark Ales Festival at the Steam Railway
Thursday 20th to Sunday 23rd February
This new four-day festival celebrates the Railway 200, the 150th anniversary of the Ryde and Newport Railway line, and the iconic flagship locomotive ‘Calbourne’ celebrates 100 years on the Island.
The historic Island Terrier W8 ‘Freshwater’ built in 1877, will return following an extensive overhaul and you can see the introduction of a replica trailer car, recreating the opportunity to travel in a two-car unit again!
Enjoy the dark ales on offer at the Barn Café and Bar throughout the four-day festival.
(image: John Faulkner)
Vicar of Dibley Comedy Dining Event at Luccombe Hall Hotel, Shanklin
Friday 14th March
Join us for an evening of fantastic food and plenty of laughs in the company of all your favourite Vicar of Dibley characters. Why not turn the evening into a well-deserved mini break and stay overnight and enjoy a wonderful breakfast the following morning with free room upgrade.
Pre-Dinner Cocktail (6:45pm) 3 Course Evening Dinner (Sit-down 7:30pm) Ticket Price: £49 per person
Overnight Accommodation Offer: £229 per room including 2 event tickets, full English Breakfast, free room upgrade
More Info: www.luccombehall.co.uk/vicar-of-dibley-comedy-dining-event/
Tel: 01983 869000