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Midsummer Jazz -
IW STEAM RAILWAY
Island Life - June/July 2010
36th Steam Show
27th to 30th AUGUST
IW STEAM RAILWAY - HAVENSTREET
The World famous Pasadena
Roof Orchestra, the fabulous
Swing Commanders and
the good-time Goose Island
Syncopators, all take to the
stage on Saturday 26th June
for Midsummer Jazz at the
IW Steam Railway.
1940's Experience -
For what promises to be a
sensational open-air concert,
you are encouraged to take
your own picnic and drinks to
enjoy an evening of superb
music in the beautiful setting
of a natural tree-lined arena
next to Havenstreet Station.
IW STEAM RAILWAY
As the new Robin Hood film excites audiences on the big
screen, this year’s Island Steam Show from 27th to 30th
Silk stockings and Wartime
August presents ‘Legends’ Medieval Stunt Display Team. A
fashions ... inspired music
professional troupe of performers, they deliver breathtaking
and dance ... Men in
acts to re-tell parts of the Robin Hood story. Featuring
uniforms and spivs plying
fully armoured jousting on horseback and hand to hand
their trade – Pure nostalgia!
sword-fighting, ‘Legends’ will make you gasp, cheer and
On 3rd & 4th July, jitterbug
laugh!
your way back to The 1940s
Elsewhere around the
Experience at the IW Steam
Show there are traditional
Railway. Relive travel by
fairground rides, steam
steam train, and discover
dance of the era, and see the
what life was like with
‘French Resistance!
train rides, and you can
rationing, air raids and the
A chance to experience the
see a wonderful Red Indian
Home Guard. Meet the family
exciting and most dangerous
encampment. Plus there’s Mr.
in their 1940s home, admire
1940s and relive our Finest
Alexander’s Travelling Show, a
the fashions, music and
Hour!
unique and captivating blend
Day out with Thomas -
IW STEAM RAILWAY
of magic, juggling, unicycling,
balance and illusion,
Peep! Peep!!
reminiscent of the Variety
Children, parents,
Shows of years ago. Tickets
and grandparents
for Show Only: Adults £8.50,
are invited to enter
Children (5-15) £4.00, Infant
the magical world of
(0-4) FREE, Family £21.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children).
Thomas & Friends at
The IW Steam Railway
when Thomas the
Tank Engine rolls into
Havenstreet Station
for five fun-filled days
from 23rd to 27th July.
There’s a host of fun-filled
the traction engine, plus
you can enjoy a ride behind
activities with Thomas, the
a steam train and meet ‘Sir
‘Troublesome Trucks,’ Mavis
Topham Hatt’!
the diesel engine and Trevor
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