A community event has been hailed as an outstanding success by the team behind a major cultural bid.
The Sandown Kinship Gathering was held as part of the Isle of Wight town's campaign to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
The free evening, held at Graft Studios in the Old Town Hall, sold out days in advance and featured entertainment, poetry readings, and the launch of a new publication.
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Paul Coueslant, of the Town of Culture bid team, said: "With just three weeks left to finalise the bid, our aim has been to build momentum and support for Sandown and we want the whole town to be part of the journey.
"The event at Graft Studios was an outstanding success, with so many entertained and enthusiastically involved in the bid process."
As one of 15 finalists, Sandown will submit its final bid by November 30.
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