For tickets please call 01983 852722 (not the number listed on the left)

Ventnor Rotary and St Catherine’s will be holding the second Summertime Blues & Jazz Picnic this Summer Bank Holiday at East Dene, Bonchurch on 24th August 2014.

This year’s impressive line up includes New York based jazz pianist Keith Ingham and rhythm and blues singer Aydenne Simone. Keith is making a special trip to the Island to perform at the event. Throughout his long career he has worked with many jazz legends including Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee. He will be teaming up with London-based Aydenne and traditional jazz specialists and Island favourites The Unity Stompers.

Gates for the event open at 3pm, with music from 4pm to 8pm. Adult tickets cost £12 (£15 at the gate), tickets for 12 to 16 years old are £6 and under 12s are free (but need a ticket). Tickets are on sale at St Catherine’s Charity Shop in Newport, The County Press Shop in Newport and Seasons in Ventnor. For more information contact St Catherine’s on 01983 852722.