Saturday 5th May saw the start of the Islands Jazz Festival with all the glitz and glamour of the young and old entering into the party atmosphere that is the traditional jazz parade heralding the start of this three day event. Almost has traditional is the Rotaty Club of Rothesay's "bottle stall" held in Guildford Square from where the opening parade starts, a perfect place to encourage those attending the parade to try their luck at drawing a winning ticket(s) and support Rotary charities. Well over a 100 chances were available with prizes ranging from a bottle of champagne, whisky, wine, beer, irn bru and even shampoo! There was a good turnout of Rotary helpers from the Rothesay Club plus a visitor from the Hunterston Club on the mainland who so enthusiastically gave up her time to support our cause! The event was a resounding success, thanks to the generosity of locals and visitors alike; over £530 was raised.