Gold Queenie Sponsor

Nationwide International is to celebrate one of the Island’s best-loved culinary treasures by sponsoring the Isle of Man Queenie Festival.

The festival takes place from Monday June 29 to Sunday July 5 and builds on the success of last year’s event when the finale, Marine Day – A Celebration of the Sea, in Port St Mary attracted more than 3000 visitors, including celebrity TV chefs Si King and Dave Myers, better known as the Hairy Bikers.

Nationwide International Chairman Carl Gandy said: ‘The Manx Queenie is a world-class delicacy and a prime example of the outstanding quality of local produce the Isle of Man has to offer. We are proud to be sponsoring the Manx Queenie Festival – a week-long programme of events that not only helps raise awareness of the diversity of marine life in Manx waters but also promotes the Isle of Man to a wider international audience.

‘This year Nationwide International is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Isle of Man operation. We are therefore especially pleased to have this unique opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the local community and the Island’s rich heritage by sponsoring the Isle of Man Queenie Festival.’