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FALMOUTH FARMERS MARKET
Prince of Wales Pier, Falmouth
Contact: Nigel Ekins
01326 376244
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MARKET EVERY TUESDAY MORNING |
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PLAZA CINEMA TRURO
The Plaza At Truro
Lemon Street, Truro
Cornwall. TR1 2PN
Tel: 01872 272894
www.wtwcinemas.co.uk
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MULTIPLEX CINEMA |
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TRURO FARMERS MARKET
Lemon Quay Piazza
0900 to 1600
www.trurofarmersmarket.co.uk
01326 376244 |
MARKET EVERY SATURDAY MORNING |
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FOOD MAGAZINE
For articles stockists events diary covering all the best of Cornish food visit
http://www.food-mag.co.uk/food_featuresarea.php?getarea=2 |
ONLINE FOOD MAGAZINE FOR CORNWALL |
| Thu 08/05/08 |
20 YEARS OF PENDENNIS - UNTIL 27 JUNE
Over the past 20 years, Falmouth has been treated to a flotilla of stunningly beautiful yachts, sailing out of Pendennis stable like highly trained race horses facing the Grand National.
Established in 1988, the shipyard has achieved two decades of enormous activity, handling over 100 projects, growing the workforce to a base of 280 and building a reputation as a world leader in refit, restoration and new build. This achievement is being celebrated with an anniversary exhibition from 1 April
The exhibition runs from 1 April to 27 June.
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NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM CORNWALL (FALMOUTH) |
| Thu 08/05/08 |
ACTIVITIES FOR MONTH OF MAY
Green Finger Week 4th to 10th May. Find out how to be green during Compost Awareness Week.
Native Wildlife Weekend 10th &11th May. Find out about native British wildlife and National Hedgehog Awareness Week.
Spy Night ‘Licenced to Conserve' 28th May.
Celebrate the Ian Fleming centenary with our Spy School, a fun evening event with bush craft, survival skills and suit-able fancy dress.
Your mission: to help James Pond save the world's amphibians.
This is a ticket only event and booking is essential. Adults are £9.95 each and children are £7.95 each. The evening will start at 7pm and run through to 9:30pm.
TO BOOK CALL NOW ON 01637 873342
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NEWQUAY ZOO |
| Thu 08/05/08 |
DAPHNE DU MAURIER FESTIVAL 8 - 15 MAY
8th - 15th MAY
The annual Festival of Arts, Music & Literature dedicated to the much loved author is planning some very special events to coincide with what would have been du Maurier's 100th birthday.
Tel: 01726-833616
Web: www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk |
FOWEY |
| Thu 08/05/08 |
EXHIBITIONS UNTIL 11 MAY
Hugh Stoneman: Master Printer
26 January – 11 May 2008
Margo Maeckelberghe: Extended Landscape
26 January – 11 May 2008
Rose Hilton: A Selected Retrospective
26 January – 11 May 2008
Visit http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/exhibitions/ |
TATE ST IVES |
| Thu 08/05/08 |
SUMMER EXHIBITION UNTIL 26 OCTOBER
26 APRIL TO 26 OCTOBER
Paintings prints and sculptures by contemporary Westcountry artists, 26 April - 28 October, 1030 - 5.30 daily. Gallery closed for set-up 21 - 25 April.
10.30am - 5.30pm
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TRELISSICK GALLERY, FEOCK NR TRURO |
| Fri 16/05/08 |
GARDEN EVENING TOURS AND BUFFET
Tour of the castle gardens by the Mount gardeners, followed by a talk & gourmet buffet in the Sail Loft Restaurant.
By boat to the Mount, walk back. Price includes the special guided tour and gourmet buffet to follow.
Booking essential
Contact St Michael's Mount, 01736 710748, stmichaelsmount@nationaltrust.org.uk
Scheduling Information
2 May 6.30pm -
Pricing
Adult £25
Child £10.95 under 12 years of age
16 May 6.30pm -
Pricing
Adult £25
Child £10.95 under 12 years of age
2 June 6.30pm -
Pricing
Adult £25
Child £10.95 under 12 years of age
16 June 6.30pm -
Pricing
Adult £25
Child £10.95 under 12 years of age
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ST MICHAELS MOUNT - DATES MAY AND JUNE |
| Thu 22/05/08 |
THE EDEN PROJECT 22 - 31 MAY
MAY 22ND - 31ST
The greenest car show on the planet returns for its second year. This time a little later in the year. Come and see the greenest cars available to buy today and also hear about exciting developments for the future. There's also plenty to keep the kids entertained with Racing Green - the first race track in teh world to need no fossil fuels, it's powered by pedal power!! |
SEXY GREEN CAR SHOW |
| Sat 24/05/08 |
CHARITY FAERY BALL
Saturday May 24th at 7.30pm
Fancy Dress Night at Carnglaze with a faery twist. Elves, Goblins and other mystical folk welcome to dance the night away. Fantasy Folk will be on site for the night to do Faery Makeovers sprinkled with faery dust for that special magical look!
In aid of National Maternity Support Foundation (www.jakescharity.org)
Price: £10 per person (£5 for children)
Tel: 01579 320251
Email: info@carnglaze.com
WWW: http://www.carnglaze.com
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CARNGLAZE CAVERNS |
| Sat 24/05/08 |
EXHIBITIONS FROM 24 MAY
Adam Chodzko
24 May – 21 September 2008
Dawn of a Colony: St Ives 1811–88
24 May – 21 September 2008
visit http://www.tate.org.uk/stives/exhibitions/future/ |
TATE ST IVES |
| Sat 24/05/08 |
FAL RIVER FESTIVAL 24 MAY - 1 JUNE
24th May to 1st June 2008
Now in its 3rd year, the Fal River Festival offers a broad-based selection of events based both on and off the water around the Fal Esturary. Events include art, craft, drama, literature, food, gardens, music, watersports and much more.
Tel: Contact Chris Curtis on 01872 862090 for more details
Email: chris.curtis@nationaltrust.org.uk
WWW: http://www.falriverfestival.co.uk
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FALMOUTH |
| Sun 01/06/08 |
ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
How green is your footprint?
World Environment Event 31st May and 1st June.
Father's Day 15th June. Treat Dad to a day out at the zoo. The first 20 Dads get free entry.
Medieval Midsummer Knight 21st June. Put the fun into fundraising with this Medieval themed banquet. Try your hand at juggling, fancy dress and much more. A great night out for all the family. 7 to 10:30pm. Adults £14.95 each, children £9.95 each and the price includes the meal. Booking Essential.
Ugly Bug Night 25th June. Highlighting National Insect Week. Enjoy an Ugly Bug Tour, stories and animal encounters. Tickets £7.95 and include a hot drink. From 7pm to 9:30pm. Booking Essential.
TO BOOK CALL NOW ON 01637 873342 |
NEWQUAY ZOO |
| Thu 05/06/08 |
ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW 5 - 7 JUNE
Thursday 5th June to Saturday 7th June 2008
Originally founded in 1793, the Royal Cornwall Show is today one of the leading agricultural shows in the UK. Staged on the Royal Cornwall Showground, 1 mile West of Wadebridge in North Cornwall, the show covers approx. 100 acres, with a regular attendance of 110,000.
The event is a major showcase for agriculture, food and related subjects plus a wide range of displays and attractions for all the family.
Tel: Royal Cornwall Showground Wadebridge Cornwall PL27 7JE 01208 812183
Email: info@royalcornwall.co.uk
WWW: http://www.royalcornwallshow.org
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WADEBRIDGE |
| Sun 22/06/08 |
GOLOWAN FESTIVAL 22 - 29 JUNE
22ND - 29TH JUNE
Golowan (the feast of St. John) a midsummer festival combines the local and the global with a heady mix of Cornish and world music, dance, film and literature.
Golowan Office
Tel: 01736 334675
Web: www.golowan.org |
PENZANCE |
| Tue 01/07/08 |
ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY
The Piratical Trail 5th July to 31st October. Ahoy there! Explore the zoo in the footsteps of rascally pirates in search of treasure and booty.
THE WILD BREAKFAST 26th July 5am to 8:30am. Help prepare breakfast for some the animals. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to join the keepers on their first food round of the day. This is a special time of day to be at the zoo and watch the sunrise over the sub-tropical gardens. Adults £14.95 each and Children £9.95 each and the price includes breakfast. Booking Essential.
TO BOOK CALL NOW ON 01637 873342 |
NEWQUAY ZOO |
| Fri 04/07/08 |
SEA SALTS AND SAIL FESTIVAL 4 - 6 JULY
4TH - 6TH JULY
Biennial festival revives old traditions and celebrates the heritage of Penwith’s most justly famous fishing village. Traditional sailing craft jostle in the harbour while demonstrations of pot making, rope splicing and cookery take place on the quays.
Tel: 01736-731655
Web: www.seasalts.co.uk |
MOUSEHOLE (NR PENZANCE) |
| Sat 19/07/08 |
LAFROWDA DAY
Join the people of St Just in Penwith between 11.00 am and midnight for this unique community celebration, where Cornish traditions and modern creativity fuse to provide the high spot of the week-long Lafrowda Festival. With thirteen hours of free entertainment, music to suit every taste, and huge animated sculptures stalking through the town, there’s fun for all the family. All this and street theatre, children’s activities, stalls, refreshments
Tel: 01736 788906
Web: www.lafrowda-festival.co.uk |
ST JUST |
| Wed 30/07/08 |
RNAS HELSTON AIR DAY
Aircraft and flying displays. Airday is the only chance that non-military personnel can come inside the gates of Culdrose and see what a Naval Air Base is really like. The public will be able to meet those who have served on frontline Squadrons, supporting the Royal Navy all over the world.
Tel: 0871-780-1070 |
HELSTON |
| Fri 01/08/08 |
ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST
AUGUST - SPECIAL EVENTS
MADAGASCAN NIGHTS Looking for somewhere to take the children? Special animal encounters, talks and games based around our Madagascan animals. Enjoy an evening barbecue plus other tasty food selections in the relaxing sub-tropical lakeside gardens. Please note that food is not included in the entry price. Normal entry prices apply. Last entry 7:30pm and the zoo closes at 8:30pm. Open late on the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August.
TO BOOK CALL NOW ON 01637 873342 |
NEWQUAY ZOO |
| Sat 09/08/08 |
HENRI LLOYD FALMOUTH WEEK
9TH - 16TH AUGUST
Daily sailing regattas (each day hosted by a different local sailing club or yacht club) and numerous marine events in, and around, Falmouth Harbour, Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads, and the Helford. |
FALMOUTH AND THE CARRICK ROADS |
| Mon 25/08/08 |
NEWLYN FISH FESTIVAL
A festival to celebrate Newlyn as a major fishing port. The fish market is filled with stalls, cookery demonstrations, exhibitions, music, street entertainment and displays about the fishing industry past and present.
Tel: 01736 336335
Web: www.newlyn.info |
NEWLYN HARBOUR |
| Wed 10/09/08 |
TALL SHIPS, FALMOUTH
10th - 13th September
From 10th - 13th September 2008 Falmouth will be the host port for the Funchal 500 Tall Ships Regatta. This special Tall Ships Race is the centre-piece marking the 500th anniversary of the founding of the port of Funchal in Madeira.
Falmouth has been selected as the start port for the race. Up to 10 large or square rigged vessels are expected in the Docks, plus a further 20 smaller ones. The ships will be open to the public from Wednesday 10th September to Friday 12th September. The start of the race takes place on Saturday 13th September 2008. A Parade of Sail, starting around noon, will lead the ships from the Docks and Carrick Roads out to Falmouth Bay for the start of the Regatta at the end of the afternoon.
Come and join us for onboard visits of the ships, day sails, street markets, concerts & theatre and fireworks. Watch the Parade of Sail and the Race Start on Saturday. You may even wish to take part in this exciting sailing race to Portugal!
VISIT TALL SHIPS WEBSITE
We are currently developing the website, so keep a look-out for developments. Register with us if you want to be kept informed of event updates or register online if you are interested in crewing opportunities on a Tall Ship.
http://www.falmouthtallships.co.uk/ |
FALMOUTH |
| Sat 13/09/08 |
THE 2008 TRURO CITY CARNIVAL
This years Carnival will boast all the fun, excitement and vibrancy of last years event with one magnificent day of music, entertainment and partying.
There will be music on Lemon Quay with lots of local bands whopping it up from mid afternoon on into the night creating a buzzing atmosphere sure to lift everyone’s spirits and get them in the party mood. There will also be children’s entertainment and of course the glitzy Grand Parade through the City Streets departing Hendra Park at 18.00hrs and finishing with a flourish on Lemon Quay with the traditional firework display thrilling the crowds.
Tel: Contact 07864 719 368 for more information
Email: trurocarnival@yahoo.co.uk
WWW: http://www.trurocitycarnival.com
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TRURO |
| Thu 16/10/08 |
FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 16 - 19 OCT
16Th - 19th October 2008
The Oyster plays such a unique role in Falmouth’s local economy and heritage that a festival dedicated to the oyster is celebrating its 12-year anniversary this October.
The festival is timed to coincide with the start of the oyster-harvesting season. Visitors can enjoy oyster tasting, cookery demonstrations, live music, an oyster ball, local produce and craft fairs and an exciting working boat race. The size of the festival has been significantly increased with support from Cornwall Taste of West, expanding the festival into a real celebration of Cornish fare.
Please visit the website for the most up to date information.
Tel: 01326 312300
Email: info@falmouthtic.co.uk
WWW: http;//www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
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FALMOUTH |
