sunsetcitysiren Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 PIRATES will be looting Peel next month ... but it's all in the name of charity. The town will host a Pirates Family Fun Day on July 6 as part of the Sunset Island Festival to raise funds for Hospice Isle of Man. It's a brand new event for Peel, and the Isle Of Man. Organisers said there was already a lot of local interest in the event, but they wanted as many Island retailers as possible to set up stalls on the day in return for donations to the cause. All money raised on the day will stay on the Isle Of Man, going towards the amazing work that takes place at Hospice Isle Of Man. A committee has set up to make it happen, involving a range of people from the Peel community. Peel Promenade will be pedestrianised from Weatherglass Corner to Walpole Road for the party, due to run from 11am to 6pm. Visitors will enjoy funfair-type stalls, street-games, massive inflatables, bouncy castle, a huge Fred Flintstone slide, fete stalls and children's entertainment provided by Switched On Entertainment. And yes, there'll be ice cream too! There will be a performance by the Manx Sax Ensemble and in keeping with the theme, the Manx Gilbert and Sullivan Society will perform excerpts from The Pirates of Penzance during the afternoon. Prizes will be up for grabs for the best-dressed pirate and pirate family who shiver judges' timbers. The event itself has had no overall funding - just income from traders and businesses booking pitches and banners for the day. Retailers interested in exhibiting their products can book a pitch for the day, for £50 fee. Businesses can have a banner displayed on the promenade for a £50 donation, or can choose a spot for their banner for a £75 donation. Catering firms can book a pitch for a £100 donation and 10 per cent of profits. We still need lots of help from businesses and volunteers alike so to get involved. E-mail Becky: thegirlbeck@yahoo.co.uk or Cheryl: csb@manx.net for further info We look forward to seeing you on the day - you'll have a great time. PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY NOW - PEEL PROMENADE, SUNDAY 6th JULY 2008 - 11am to 6pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Arrrrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immortalpuppet Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I thought it was "Yaaaaarrr" Or did you just hurt yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Tis arrrrr I tell thee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Aye, mates, tis a grand undertaking but it be a pity they could not contrive to hold it on the 19th of September, which be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arrr! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Login Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Visitors will enjoy funfair-type stalls, street-games, massive inflatables, bouncy castle, a huge Fred Flintstone slide, fete stalls and children's entertainment provided by Switched On Entertainment. I hope the weather is fine & it is a success but your pronouncement reminds me of being sent on a day out by my parents when as a kid I was less than entusistic about going. It is not so much that you can enjoy funfair type stalls etc but that you will do so whether you like it or not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 the Manx Gilbert and Sullivan Society will perform excerpts from The Pirates of Penzance during the afternoon. Will they take requests? I'd prefer 'Clare'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetcitysiren Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Visitors will enjoy funfair-type stalls, street-games, massive inflatables, bouncy castle, a huge Fred Flintstone slide, fete stalls and children's entertainment provided by Switched On Entertainment. I hope the weather is fine & it is a success but your pronouncement reminds me of being sent on a day out by my parents when as a kid I was less than entusistic about going. It is not so much that you can enjoy funfair type stalls etc but that you will do so whether you like it or not! Well I'm adult - and I'm hoping for a quick private session on the inflatables, the Disco Dome will be great fun too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Well I'm adult - and I'm hoping for a quick private session on the inflatables Is that offer open to everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetcitysiren Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Well I'm adult - and I'm hoping for a quick private session on the inflatables Is that offer open to everyone? Sadly no, but it could be a good idea for next year... perhaps we could close the event at 6 and re-open it for Adults Only. That could be quite a money-spinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetcitysiren Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 I hope the weather is fine Me too - it's been great for most of May and June and now it's gone rotten. Parish Walk weekend was just dreadful, I'm hoping this phase of bad weather has now past. Today has been a bit naff too, but the sun is now shining on Peel Promenade!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPOXY Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Will the legend that is long leg the pirate be allowed to attend or is there still a price on his head in peel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I wonder if the Steam Pirates will send the Jolly Viking around to join in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Login Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Well I'm adult - and I'm hoping for a quick private session on the inflatables Is that offer open to everyone? Sadly no, but it could be a good idea for next year... perhaps we could close the event at 6 and re-open it for Adults Only. That could be quite a money-spinner! Jolly Rodger anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdienumnum Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Will the Fanny Dancers be making an appearance. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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