Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

36  BARBDAOS CALENDAR INS& JANUARY FULL MOON 10 WEGATHERIN’ IN St.Lucy Wednesdays - tba Barbados National Trust Open Houses Explore some of the island’s most beautiful homes and gardens. An educational lecture teaches you more about the island’s architecture and history. Refreshments, local books and crafts on sale and rum punch is served. 2:30-5:30pm. Call 426-2421 for venues. Dates subject to change. Find updates at FB:@BarbadosNationalTrust and barbadosnationaltrust.org Sundays - tba Barbados Horticultural Society Open Gardens An opportunity to visit private gardens and mingle with guests. Tea and refreshments are available. Call 428-5889 for details. horticulturebarbados.com Faith 4 faith based events, sporting events, 2 family reunions, a beautification and cleanup event and a tree planting event. wegatherinbarbados.com 1 Gather at de Bay 5 Multi Faith Service 15 Idea Forum Conversations with the Prime Minister 25 Mobile Genealogy Marketplace Learn about your ancestry by searching records and talking to researchers, as well as lectures and displays of bygone eras. For venue details visit: dloc.com/ibarbadosarchdept tba Bajarama in St. Lucy Standpipe Stories Live lecture by Karl Watson at the St. Lucy Parish Church. Q in the Community in St. Lucy 14, 16, 21, 28, 30 Polo - Club Chukkas Barbados is the Caribbean’s centre for polo excellence. A busy calendar runs between January and early May. Club Chukkas usually take place at the Barbados Polo Club, Holders, St. James. FB:@BarbadosPoloClub 1 New Year’s Day Public holiday. 4 & 21 Horse Racing at the Garrison Call the Barbados Turf Club at 626-3980. barbadosturfclub.org 7 & 9 3-Match ODI Series West Indies vs Ireland Day/Night matches at Kensington Oval. cricketwestindies.org 10 Gun Hill by Moonlight Hosted by the Barbados National Trust at Gun Hill Signal Station on the Friday closest to full moon. A bugler and ceremonial lowering of the flag at sunset. Canapés, drinks and live entertainment. Call 426-2421 for more details. Dates subject to change. Find updates on FB:@BarbadosNationalTrust and barbadosnationaltrust.org 11 St. Nicholas Abbey Moonlight Dinner Saturday evenings closest to the full moon. An exclusive opportunity to dine under the stars in this beautiful historic setting. Dinner is accompanied by live music. Call 422-8725 to confirm dates. st.nicholasabbey.com 11Jan-5 Feb Art Exhibition: 1+1 = Wonder Featuring artists Susan Mains and Catherine Forter-Chee-a-Tow. Gallery of Caribbean Art, Speightstown, St. Peter. Call 419-0858. artgallerycaribbean.com 12 Polo - Barbados Cancer Society Charity Day Barbados Polo Club, Holders, St. James. Matches at 3pm & 4:30pm. Fully stocked bar. Food on sale and live music. Live and Silent Auctions. FB:@BarbadosPoloClub Photo courtesy Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. St. Peter Parish Church 10-14 St. Peter’s Parish Church Flower & Garden Festival One of the best flower shows on the island, located in the heart of Speightstown. Call 432-9000 or 422-2181 for more information. Fridays Festive Friday Night Market & Riddim Route Pelican Craft Centre, Bridgetown, 4pm to midnight. A vibrant, inter-cultural, family-friendly activity including the Riddim Route ‘Jump Up’, street food fair, a celebration of local arts and crafts, cultural presentations and live entertainment. visitbarbados.org