Jul 15 - Linares Looks Forward To Enjoyable Gibraltar National Week
The Ministry of Culture has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Week.
Commenting on the announcement, the Minister for Culture, the Hon Steven Linares said:
‘The Ministry of Culture have again co-ordinated a wide-ranging series of events that should ensure an enjoyable National Week. As in the past, the emphasis remains very much on celebration with varied entertainment offering a range of shows and activities for all to enjoy in the spirit of this special occasion. I am confident that Gibraltarians of all ages will have much to enjoy in the lead-up to and on National Day itself.’
Here is the programme of events:
August
Thursday 21st August to Tuesday 26th August:
4th Gibraltar Junior International Chess Festival Caleta Hotel For further information contact: www.gibraltarchesscongress.com/junior
Saturday 23th August to Sunday 31st August 8.30pm onwards:
Annual Gibraltar Fair Naval Ground
Wednesday 27th August to Tuesday 9th September 9.30am to 9.30pm:
‘Our Gibraltar’ Annual Photographic Exhibition Organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society Lower Exhibition Room, John Mackintosh Hall Entrance Free of Charge
Friday 29th August 7pm – midnight:
9th Beer Festival Featuring Afterhours and Jetstream Bayside Sports Centre Complex Tickets priced at £20 already on sale at Lewis Stagnetto Ltd 41 Main Street For further information contact mobile 54005729
Saturday 30th August 9am onwards:
Autism Awareness Day Sponsored Walk at 9am followed by a Fun Day as from 12 noon Casemates Square For further information please contact 54012163 or email Lesley Chadwick on email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Facebook: www.facebook.com/triple.aaa2014
September
Monday 1st September 9pm:
National Week Classical Concert Featuring Jose Maria Gallardo Del Rey and the European Symphony Orchestra
St Michael’s Cave, Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society
Tickets at £20 on sale as from Monday 28th July 2014 from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street
Tickets at £10 for Senior Citizens and Students available from the Silver Shop, 222 Main Street, and the John Mackintosh Hall reception.
Bus shuttle available as from 7.30pm at Elliot’s Way and Public Market
Monday 1st September to Friday 5th September 8pm:
‘To Be Llanito’ - A stand up comedy written by Christian Santos Organised by Santos Productions John Mackintosh Hall Theatre Tickets at £12 on sale at the Nature Shop in Casemates Square As from Wednesday 13th August 2014 For further information contact email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Friday 5th September 4pm:
National Week Pool Tournament (Kids) Organised by the Gibraltar Pool Association
All proceeds to Team Gibraltar’s participation at the Pool World Championships in October 2014 Entry fee is £5
For further information contact Charlie Bear on 56199000 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
7.30pm:
Dinner and Opera Organised by the Rotary Club of Gibraltar Cannon Lane For further information please contact Jane Howard on 20077288 or Jane Hart on 56001830
Saturday 6th September Doors open at 12 noon:
Gibraltar Music Festival
Victoria Stadium
Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by Word of Mouth and Axel Media
Featuring The Script, Rita Ora, John Newman, Roger Hodgson, James Arthur, amongst other local and international acts
For further information visit: www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com
Sunday 7th September 10.30am to 2pm
Classic and Vintage Cars Display Organised by the Gibraltar Classic Vehicles Association Ocean Village
Tuesday 9th September 1pm to 1am
2nd Gibraltar Wine Festival Chatham Counterguard
6pm
Ambrose Avellano Exhibition
Official Opening of the 2nd Little Constellation Project Organised by the Gibraltar Cultural Services in conjunction with the Little Constellation Network Montagu Bastion, Line Wall Road
