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WightFibre's official charity for the Screening of Star Wars film

Published 07/11/2019

Don’t miss the 3rd Star Wars Charity Premiere VIP event – hosted by WightFibre in aid of UKSA!

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences.

The film is the third instalment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, following Abrams’s The Force Awakens (2015) and Rian Johnson’s The Last Jedi (2017), and is the final episode of the nine-part Skywalker saga…..

UKSA’s Test the Water Programme will benefit for a 3rd time from this Premier event

This is the 3rd time WightFibre is hosting a Star Wars Event with previous events taking place in 2015 and 2017. Once again WightFibre are pleased and proud to announce that the official charity for the Isle of Wight Star Wars Premiere will be  UKSA!

UKSA enhance the lives of young people by providing transformation water-based experiences and education. These programmes are delivered to a wide range of individuals through development programmes, schools and groups and professional maritime career training.  In other words, giving people transformation opportunities for a better life, whether on or off the water.

Where will the event take place?

  • When: Thursday, 19th December
  • Where: Cineworld, Isle of Wight

The exclusive event will be taking place at Cineworld in Newport. A select audience will be in attendance to raise money for UKSA. There will also be a charity auction and raffle held click here for details

Although this is an exclusive event, there will be several chances for you to win tickets. If you can’t buy tickets to the Premiere, make sure you are following WightFibre across all our social media to be the first to hear.

Remember to try your luck and enter a competition – diary dates below:

Enter one of the Star Wars IX; The Rise of Skywalker competitions taking place across the Island for your chance to be a VIP Guest at this Official Charity Premiere hosted by WightFibre in support of UKSA. As a VIP Guest you will receive:

  • Exclusive access to the VIP Reception that takes place at Cineworld in the special VIP area.
  • Walk down the VIP red carpet and alongside the set of Tatooine
  • Complementary celebratory drinks during the reception.
  • The opportunity to be photographed with characters from the Star Wars film series.
  • Entry into Screen 1 with specially reserved VIP seats
  • Take part in the special charity auction which takes place prior to the film being screened.
  • Complimentary drink and sweets to enjoy during the film.
  • Be one of the first to see the new film Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker

Look out for exclusive competitions with:

  • The Isle of Wight County Press on Friday, November 8th
  • Island Echo from Monday , November 11th
  • The County Press Online from Monday, November 18th
  • The Isle of Wight Observer on Friday, November 22nd
  • Isle of Wight Speed Test
  • And keep an eye on the WightFibre Social Media accounts for more chances to win

Plus ‘Feel the Force Friday’ with Isle of Wight Radio – coming in December!