Oyster Girls programme 2008
About the Oyster Girls Past events and gallery

January to May

Sunday 16th March
Polars Residential Home, Newport

Saturday 12th April
Sandown and Tonnay-Charente twinning evening, Sandown Bay Holiday Centre, 7 p.m.

Saturday 26th April
Isle of Wight Spring Garden Show, Robin Hill
The event is all weekend, but we are dancing at 11.45 a.m.

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May
Hastings Jack in the Green Festival

Thursday 8th May
The Fat Cat, Freshwater Bay, starting at 8 p.m
With the Men of Wight

Wednesday 14th May
The Folly Inn, Whippingham, from 8 p.m.

Wednesday 21st May
Worsley Court, Wroxall, starting at 8 p.m.
The Mill Bay, Ventnor, starting at 9 p.m.

Wednesday 28th May
Orchards Holiday Park, Newbridge, starting at 8 p.m.
The Sun Inn, Calbourne, starting at 9 p.m.

Saturday 31st May
The Old Gaffers Festival, Yarmouth, 5.15 p.m.


June and July

Wednesday 4th June
Sandown seafront, starting at 8 p.m.
The Yarbridge Inn, Brading, starting at 9 p.m.

Thursday 12th June
The Waterfront, Totland, starting at 8 p.m.
The Bugle Inn, Yarmouth, starting at 9 p.m.
Both with the Men of Wight

Wednesday 18th June
The White Hart, Havenstreet, starting at 8 p.m.
The Dairyman's Daughter, Arreton, starting at 9 p.m.

Wednesday 25th June
The Mill Bay Inn, Ventnor, starting at 8 p.m.
The Spyglass, Ventnor, starting at 9 p.m.

Wednesday 2nd July
The Albion Hotel, Freshwater Bay, starting at 8 p.m.
The Red Lion, Freshwater, starting at 9 p.m.

Friday 4th June to Sunday 6th July
Saul Canal Festival, Gloucestershire

Thursday 10th July
The Crown Inn, Shorwell, starting at 8 p.m.
With the Wight Bells

Wednesday 16th July
The Steamer Inn, Shanklin, starting at 8 p.m.
The Fisherman's Cottage, Shanklin, starting at 9 p.m.

Thursday 24th July
The Wight Mouse, Chale, starting at 8 p.m.
The Buddle Inn, Niton, starting at 9 p.m.
Both with the Men of Wight

Thursday 26th July
The Wishing Well, Pondwell, starting at 8 p.m.
With the Wight Bells

Sunday 27th June
A Fun Day Sunday to remember, Ventnor Botanic Gardens, from 12 noon
The day will start with a display of dancing, from the Oyster Girls and any other island teams that attend. Bring a picnic, and play silly games (optional!) All proceeds to go to the Mountbatten Hospice


August and September

Saturday 2nd August
Wickham Festival, Hampshire

Wednesday 6th August
The Crown Inn, Shorwell, starting at 8 p.m.

Wednesday 13th August
Orchards Holiday Park, Newbridge, starting at 8 p.m.

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August
Folkstation: Havenstreet Folk Festival

Wednesday 20th August
The Vectis Tavern, Cowes, starting at 8 p.m.
The Painters Inn, Cowes (part of Cowes Carnival) from 9 p.m.

August Bank Holiday weekend
Havenstreet Steam-up: day and time to be confirmed

Saturday 6th September
Dancing at the Bestival

Sunday 14th September
Godshill, outside the Old Smithy, 12 noon


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