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Charity Partner Announced

10th August 2017 / No Comments

Local charity, Challenge & Adventure, which works closely with disadvantaged children aged 12 – 19 years, has been chosen as Vectis Ventures (owners of Blackgang Chine & Robin Hill Country Park) Charity of the Year and the inaugural charity partner for Eklectica – the new boutique summer music festival with a twist – which takes place at Robin Hill on 9th & 10th September.

 

James Crofts, Park Manager at Robin Hill said, “We are proud to be supporting an inspirational charity who make such a positive difference to disadvantaged young people on the Isle of Wight. We hope our new summer music festival, Eklectica, will give Challenge & Adventure an exciting opportunity to raise both awareness of their great charity, and some much-needed funds to help them deliver their aspirations.”

 

Karen Eeles, Fundraising Manager at Challenge & Adventure, said, “Challenge & Adventure work with disadvantaged and challenging young Island people using adventurous outdoor activities and tailored support to build their confidence, raise their self-esteem and help them to re-engage at school, at home and in the community. The charity relies on donations, grants and the generosity of volunteers to continue its work. We are very excited to be working with Vectis Ventures, helping out with events throughout the year.  It will be good for our charity, volunteers, supporters and staff to work with these two fabulous, experienced local attractions and give something back to the Island Community.”

 

Challenge & Adventure will have young people and volunteers supporting event operations at Eklectica and will also be fundraising from their event stall and throughout the festival site all weekend.   Details of how to volunteer on behalf of Challenge & Adventure at Eklectica will be available shortly.   Please visit http://www.challengeadventure.org.uk/  or follow their social media channels for more information.

 

Eklectica is also proud to welcome two other Island charities to the festival: Daisy Chains, which supports Island children and their families with travel costs to mainland hospitals for vital treatment, appointments and therapy.  Look out for the Daisy Chain Tea Tent to show your support.  The Isle of Wight Food Bank which will be running a clothing thrift shop to raise vital funds to support those struggling with food poverty and crisis on the Isle of Wight.

 

Eklectica is a new boutique summer music festival with a twist taking place at Robin Hill on 9th & 10th September.

 

As the nominated Vectis Ventures Charity of the Year, Challenge & Adventure will receive 100% of all money raised through collection boxes and other fundraising efforts at both Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill Country Park, plus fundraising at Eklectica.

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The Squawks Olympics is back!

4th May 2017 / No Comments

Robin Hill’s Squawks Olympics!                    

27th May – 4th June

10am – 5pm

Back by popular demand, the cheeky Squawk Birds at Robin Hill will be hosting their very own Squawks Olympics every day during half term, 27th May – 4th June, and everyone’s invited to get involved!

Come and join squawk birds, Bonita and Diaz, as they cause mischief and mayhem whilst hosting an exciting daily programme of ‘bouncy’ team games from 12 noon – 4pm.    Let the games begin!

NEW for this year, Diaz’s Zorbing Fun, a high-energy sport that has you bouncing your way around an arena, tackling your opponents and sprinting your way to the goal! Don these bubble capsules and have some ‘bumping’ great fun! (suitable for children aged 6 years+)

Next, it’s the Squawks Knockout Course!   Come and have a go on our very own giant inflatable obstacle course!   Race your way through the tunnel, clamber up the wall and slide down the other side … wonderfully, bouncy good, fun!  (All participants must be over 1 metre tall)

Then test your balance in Bonita’s Bouncing Hoppers!  Try bouncing around the arena on our space hoppers … it’s harder than it looks, but hilarious fun!  (For children aged 3 years+)

To book your tickets click HERE

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Acts announced, tickets released!

26th April 2017 / No Comments

Eklectica

ACTS ANNOUNCED, TICKETS RELEASED

The wait is over, Robin Hill Country Park has released the details of their brand new, boutique music festival – Eklectica – taking place at the park on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September this year.

Described as a festival with a twist, Eklectica is an exciting combination of acts that promise to be diverse, quirky and creative – headlined by internationally renowned, show stopping tribute bands – all set within the unique woodland setting of Robin Hill. Expect the unexpected!

The Amphitheatre boasts the idea of turning quirky into an art form by showcasing all kinds of entertainment. From circus to poetry, comedy to fine art, theatre to burlesque, we have a line-up that will flabbergast your artistic senses! Acts include The Victorian Circus Duo, Professor Elemental, The Mime Guys, Vintage
Comedy Duo, The FB Pocket Orchestra, Dave Sharp’s Speed Painting and The Ventnor Darlings to name but a few.

Set in the stunning heart of the Woodlands you’ll find the epicentre of electronic and dance music, featuring a programme of fresh, up-tempo sounds. Saturday’s line-up promises a cut throat and current line up to include the Superb ‘Daft Club’ daft Punk tribute experience, plus south coast talent ‘Kry Wolf’ and friends. Assuming a ‘dance classic’ posture, the Sunday line-up includes essential listening for cultured clubbers, including sounds from some of the UK’s champions of club classics. Sunday’s line up to be announced soon.

And for those seeking a refuge from the madness elsewhere, Africa is the setting for an oasis of fun and frivolity! Feast on a programme so diverse it merges homegrown Island talent, Mexicana and old school disco vibes! A refuge from the madness – but only until it gets dark! Get ready to mingle with mariachi kings ‘Vote Pedro’, get your groove on to local talent from Platform One College of Music, plus time warp back to the old school with sets from The Xtreme 80’s. More acts to be announced soon.

Performing on the Main Stage and celebrating the music of yesterday and today, experience amazing full show productions from our tribute band headliners :

Official UK Number One Winner of The National Tribute Music Awards 2016 : Ultimate Elton John and the Rocket Band will perform a truly wonderful celebration of the life and music of Elton John on Saturday night. Close your eyes and you won’t believe your ears, open your eyes and you won’t believe them. You simply
won’t find a closer tribute to Sir Elton John. Indeed, Elton’s former manager, John Reid, said “I defy anyone not to believe that Paul Bacon presents the Ultimate Elton Show”. Performing at Elton John’s mother’s 90th birthday, Elton’s mum declared him “sensational”.

Sunday gives you a double whammy of headliners! Be prepared to be blown away by Killer Queen, the only Queen tribute band to have sold out arenas all over the world, most recently, the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in America. “Patrick Meyers recreation of Queen’s lead singer is simply uncanny” states Baz Bamignoye of the Daily Mail, whilst Duncan Kennedy of BBC1 said, “No detail is overlooked. Killer Queen are kings of the musical impersonators, the highest of tributes”.

Then, to close Eklectica, relive the magic of Michael Jackson starring Ben. With an incredible live band, stunning costumes, iconic dance show and the World’s Number One Michael Jackson soundalike, this show promises to create the most authentic, lively and powerful recreation of the iconic Superstar, that will leave even the most die-hard MJ fans crying out for more!

Supporting tribute bands on Saturday include The Killerz, Madness Tribute Band – Los Palmas 6, Mumma Mia Abba Tribute, the World’s original One Direction tribute band and Little Chix. Whilst on Sunday, enjoy singing along with tribute bands Stevie Wonder, Duran Duran tribute band Duran 2 and Almost Olly, Olly Murs Tribute Show.

Rob Holgate, Managing Director, Vectis Ventures Limited, said “We are very excited about putting on Eklectica. Over the last 12 years, the team at Robin Hill has gained considerable experience putting on major events including music festivals. September is a key date on the calendar for many Islanders and for many visitors too, so we took the decision to fill the slot and put on a brand new boutique music event with a difference for all to enjoy! Our aim is for Eklectica to be the party that ends the summer and we hope that this year’s event will be the first of many.”

Day and weekend tickets are available for Eklectica.

Eklectica is being produced and managed by Vectis Ventures, the company which owns Robin Hill.

ENDS.

NOTE TO EDITOR • Please find attached images for your use. • Further announcements and interview opportunities with bands to be announced shortly • Please DO NOT contact any of the artists directly.

For further information please contact Michelle Russell, Marketing & Communications Manager at Vectis Ventures Limited on 07436 283 630 / michelle@vectisventures.co.uk

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NEW Disk Golf…

26th April 2017 / No Comments

We have an awesome NEW activity at Robin Hill… Disk Golf!

Try your hand at a game of golf with a difference! Disk Golf is a fun & unique activity you can enjoy in countryside with family & friends! Any age or ability can get involved so come on down and give it a whirl!

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