EVENTS SPECIAL Summer 2010 9

Friday 23 - Sunday 25 July

The Boconnoc Steam Fair

From 9am onwards The Boconnoc Estate, Middle Taphouse, Nr Lostwithiel, PL22 0RG. The Boconnoc Steam Fair provides entertainment for the whole family. Come and see vintage vehicles from full size and miniature steam engines to motorcycles, bicycles, tractors, cars, stationary engines, commercial/military vehicles. Browse around the craft/model marquees and trade stands. Enjoy the fun of the fairground and free trailer rides around the Estate. Bar and catering available. Tickets Friday Adult £6, Child £4, Family (2+2) £18. Sat/Sun Adult £7, Child £5, Family (2+2) £22. Disabled parking available subject to numbers with level access on grass. Dogs on lead welcome. Details 01566 779366 or 07765 416632 show-secretary@lsvc.org www.lsvc.org

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 July

Port Eliot Festival

In the grounds of Port Eliot Estate, St Germans, PL12 5ND - one of the UK’s most original, magical, bohemian, bookish, colourful, musical and humorous festivals. Pitch your tent in the stunning fairytale grounds of the ancient Port Eliot Estate, cast aside all inhibition and explore. A wonderful array of experiences await. A magnificent selection of food stalls to kids’ games in the supervised children’s area. Details on 01503 232783 email info@porteliotfestival.com or www.porteliotfestival.com

Friday 23 - Sunday 25 July

Wild Camping

In Peaceful Woodland adjacent to Fowey River 5pm Friday to midday Sunday meet Whitecross car park PL23 1NF (SX138 527) - an opportunity to camp in a wooded creek on the Fowey river. Activities and talks include: trekking preparation, search and rescue, night bat walks and camping skills. All tickets £15 booking is essential on 01726 870146 southeastcornwall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fowey

Friday 23 – Monday 26 July

St Germans Church Arts & Crafts Show

10am - 5pm St Germans Parish Church, Church Street, St Germans PL12 5NP - different artists showing oils, watercolours, photographs & crafts of all types. 20% of sales to Lychgate refurbishment fund. No charge donations welcome. Details on 07837 665831 stgermans.art@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday 24 July

Summer Jazz

6pm at Saltram Park - listen and chill, have a dance and bring a picnic whilst watching two great jazz bands. The show begins at 6pm with the Antique Six and Chris Walker’s ‘Old Thumper Band’ playing in the lovely setting of this National Trust property. Further details and to purchase tickets visit the www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk

Saturday 24 July

The UK Beach Boys

8pm Rum Store at Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard PL14 6HQ - not only the finest tribute band in the U.K. but also the only Beach Boys tribute band to have appeared with THE beach Boys. Come prepared for a beach party, beach wear is a must to get full enjoyment of the night. Tickets £15 Bar & food available. Details 01579 320251 www.carnglaze.com

Saturday 24 – Saturday 31 July

Grace Family Bible Week

10am – 9pm daily Grace Community Church, Oaktrees, Morval. PL13 1PR - to be held in 3 marquees. One seating 600 for adults, one very large one divided into zones for children over 3 & under 12’s & one for the youth. The church building becomes a café & a place of real fellowship. Details on 01503 220616 www.gfbwmorval.co.uk

Saturday 24 July - Sunday 1 August

The Port of Plymouth Regatta

Plymouth Sound & The Barbican - Port of Plymouth Regatta week offers superb competitive racing for all classes of dinghies and yachts in Plymouth Sound including a day of rookie racing for the less experienced young sailor. Champagne Race Day also offers local skippers a day race to an offshore buoy. With a spectacular location to watch the racing and evening entertainment and shore side events to match, Plymouth Regatta is the place to be. For more information visit www.plymouthregatta.co.uk

Saturday 24 July - Sunday 5 September

Summer Garden Trail

11am – 4pm Lanhydrock House, Nr Bodmin – prize trail around the gardens. Cost £NT + £2 per child. Details 01208 265950 lanhydrock@nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday 25 July

Western National Bus Rally

Plymouth Hoe - A display of vintage and modern buses with other entertainments and stalls will be on the Hoe for its traditional annual event

Sunday 25 July

Looe Lion Rally

Vintage & Classic Cars & Agricultural Display 8am – 4pm West Wayland Farm, Nr Looe PL13 2JS - the Rally is located in the two fields to the south of the junction of the B3359 Pelynt Road and the A387 between Looe and Polperro, The entrance to the site is gained via the gate at the western end of the fields at the junction of the A387 and Sclerder Lane. Please indicate to the Lion at the gate whether you are buying or selling, you will then be directed to the appropriate place to park. A Rally with classic & vintage agricultural vehicles, cars & motorbikes with static steam engines and special interest car groups. There are food stands, a beer tent and live music plus other entertainment. There is a car boot sale also with all proceeds going to Lions good causes. Entry £2 per car & occupants. Details on 01503 262322 or information line during the carnival week 07530 690717 www.looelions.co.uk/rally

Sunday 25 July

The Pensilva Antique

& Collectors Fair

10am – 4pm Millennium House Pensilva, Nr. Liskeard – with up to 66 stands there is something for everyone with a wide range of porcelain, glass, collectables, stamps, postcards, jewellery & furniture. With disabled access, refreshments available, free parking. Admission 50p. Details on 07834 176640 or 07887 753956 office 6 – 9pm 01872 510079 www.afcfairs.co.uk

Sunday 25 July

Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights

Dream

Pentillie Castle, St Mellion, Saltash PL12 6QD - Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream. An outside production on the terrace. BBQ & bar available Tickets adults £15, children under 12 £10. In the event of bad weather outdoor events will go ahead please dress accordingly or call if in doubt. For more information call 01579 350044 contact@pentillie.co.uk or www.pentillie.co.uk

Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 July

Peter Pan

7.30pm Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AZ - See details on Fri 16th July. Tickets £9, concs. £7.50, child £5.50. Advance bookings – 50p discount per ticket. For further details 01579 362382/362962 or visit www.sterts.co.uk

Monday 26 – Saturday 31 July

Looe Carnival Week

Mon 26th 6 – 7pm - choosing of the Carnival Prince/Princess

& his /her two attendants who will participate in the Carnival week events & represent Looe in other Cornish Carnivals. Open to local school children only. Meet West Looe Square outside the Fire Station. 01503 265602 7.30pm Looe’s own traditional Floral Dance Procession with supporting music & bands. Starting from West Square outside Fire Station & processing via Looe Bridge to East Looe.

Tues 27th Looe Lion’s Fun Run registration from 4.30pm run

starts 6.30pm – a fun run for all abilities, medals for all finishers. Starting West Looe Square outside the Fire Station & via various routes through Kilminorth Woods. Cost adults £3 u/18’s £1.50. Details 01503 263028

Wed 28th Children Sand Modelling Competition East Looe

Town beach. 2.30 (subject to tide, call info line for final details 07530 690717) for children only cost 50p per child, 2 age classes.

Thurs 29th Polperro Fisherman’s Choir 8pm East Looe Sea

Front/Lifeboat House Friday 30th 3 Legged Race via Looe’s best Pubs & Bars with a free drink at each. 2pm start from West Looe Square outside Fire Station & racing via Looe Bridge through East Looe. Cost sponsorship & entry fee. Details 01503 269095 Traditional Seaside Entertainment for Children 2pm East Looe Beach – with traditional Punch & Judy entertainment. Event is free.

Sat 31st Grand Carnival Procession starting Hannafore &

processing via Looe Bridge through East Looe. Final judging 6pm procession starts 7pm led by Silver Band, Pipe Band, Majorettes, floats & walkers. Entry is free, prizes for class winners. For all the Carnival Week details call the information line on 07530 690717 or visit www.looelions.co.uk

Monday 26 July

Adventure Hunt

2pm - 4pm Kit Hill Summit car park (SX375 713) - an afternoon of fun with a combination of challenges, activities & trails. Children must be accompanied at all times. Please bring sun cream, hat & refreshments. Cost £1.50 under 16’s, accompanying adults free. Booking essential on 01872 323468

Wednesday 28 July

Earth Magic (child event)

10am – 12noon Kit Hill Summit car park (SX375 713) – come & use all your senses to explore the wonders of Kit Hill. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring sun cream, hat & refreshments. The event is free. Booking essential on 01872 323468 No dogs

Wednesday 28 July

Pond Dipping & Mini Beast Safari

2pm - 4pm Kit Hill Summit car park (SX375 713) - Come and poot, dip and sweep at Kit Hill Country Park and find out about a bugs life. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring sun cream, hat & refreshments. The event is free. Booking essential on 01872 323468 No dogs

Wednesday 28 July

Romeo & Juliet

6.30pm - 8.30pm Gardens at Lanhydrock House, Nr Bodmin – Illyria return to perform Shakespeare’s classic play in the garden. Bring a picnic & low backed seating. Cost Adults £12, child £8 Booking essential on 01208 265950 lanhydrock@nationaltrust.org.uk

Wednesday 28 July

Culdrose Air Day Helston

Visit www.royalnavy.mod.uk click new and then on national events for further details.

Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 July

Fowey River Crafts

10am - 5pm Fowey Town Hall, Fowey Quay PL23 1AY - contemporary art & unique Cornish Crafts. Craft demonstrations at every event where possible. Admission free. All welcome. liz.claytoncrafts@btinternet

Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 July

Watercolour Workshop

10am - 4pm Lanhydrock House Nr Bodmin - two day painting workshop in the gardens with artist Chris Beesley. Includes garden entrance. £55pp, book with artist on 01925 490109

Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 July

Brother Jacques

7.30pm Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AZ – see details on Thursday 22nd July. Tickets £9, concs. £7.50, child £5.50. Advance bookings – 50p discount per ticket. For further details 01579 362382/362962 or visit www.sterts.co.uk

Friday 30 & Saturday 31 July

Fiddler on The Roof

Fri 7.30pm. Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AZ – see details on 1st July. Tickets £9, concs. £7.50, child £5.50. Advance bookings – 50p discount per ticket. For further details 01579 362382/362962 or visit www.sterts.co.uk

Saturday 31 July

Millbrook Craft Fair

10am – 12.30pm Millbrook Village Hall, New Road, Millbrook PL10 1AY – a wide variety of crafts. Locally made jewellery, woodwork, driftwood, prints of local area, knitted dolls, silk painted scarves, textiles and cards. Raffle & refreshments. Entry free. Details on 01752 822042 www.millbrookartsandcrafts.co.uk

Saturday 31 July

Annual Flower Show

2pm Linkinhorne Parish Hall, Upton Cross PL14 5AX (on B3254) - with flowers, vegetables, cookery, crafts & children’s classes. Contact 01579 362602 at least a week before if wishing to enter classes. Disabled access. Small admission charge.

Saturday 31 July

Warleggan Summer Fete

“Our Big Do”

11am – 5pm Warleggan Jubilee Hall & Home Field, Mount PL30 4ES - flower & produce show in Hall. Dog show, children’s activities & sports, side shows, BBQ and food, cream teas in field. Free entry to fete, small entry fees to dog & flower show. Details on 01208 821223 or 07974 700883

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Penhawger Farm, Merrymeet, Liskeard PL14 3LW

Chefs A La Carte Menu • Children’s Menu Traditional Sunday Roasts Weddings and Private Florists

A390 Liskeard to Callington at Merrymeet follow the brown signs to Penhawger Farm

AUGUST 2010

Anniversary of the Month Liskeard Museum (Mini display)

Death of Florence Nightingale

11am – 4pm weekdays & 11am – 1.30pm Saturdays Pike Street, Liskeard. No charge donations welcome. Details 01579 346087 www.liskeard.gov.uk/heritage

Looe Guildhall Museum

Higher market street East Looe PL13 1BP - there will be storytelling and talks throughout the season. Cost adults £1.80 children 80p. Contact 01503 263826…opening times to be confirmed

June - September

Looe Lions Car Boot Sales

Every Sunday (subject to weather & field conditions) West Wayland Farm, Nr Looe, PL13 2JS - The Car Boot Field is located in the two fields to the south of the junction of the B3359 Pelynt Road and the A387 between Looe and Polperro. See June details.

Sunday 1 August

Pirates Day

11am – 4pm Cotehele Quay, St Dominick Nr Saltash – join in the fun down on the Quay. Details on 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Sunday 1 August

Classic Car Rally & Summer Fayre

11am – 5pm Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ - back for another year, join the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe for this ever popular event at Mount Edgcumbe. For car show entries contact Margaret Tinsley on 01752 822 850 and for stalls at the fayre contact Events Officer at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice on 01726 66869.

Sunday 1 – Tuesday 3 August

Plymouth Classic Boat Rally

Sutton Harbour - this event has been described as the friendliest and most enjoyable Classic Boat Rally in the south west of England and 2010 will be no exception. Spend a day at the stunning waterside location of Sutton Harbour and embark upon a journey of discovery into the world of classic boats.

Sunday 1 August – Tuesday 31 August

Amazing Maze

10am – 5pm Lanhydrock House, Bodmin - get lost in the long grass! Can you find your way through the park maze? Entry FREE! Please note availability subject to weather. Booking not required. Details on 01208 265950, lanhydrock@nationaltrust.org.uk

Monday 2 August

Cotehele Unlocked

11am – 4pm Cotehele House, St Dominick Nr Saltash PL12 6TA - a behind the Scenes Day with a difference. Meet all the team, look behind all the closed doors including offices & two holiday cottages & learn about what the Cotehele team get up to. Cost £NT. Details on 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Monday 2 Tuesday 3 & Friday 6 August

Peter Pan

7.30pm Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard PL14 5AZ - See details on Fri 16th July. Tickets £9, concs. £7.50, child £5.50. Advance bookings – 50p discount per ticket. For further details 01579 362382/362962 or visit www.sterts.co.uk

Tuesday 3 - Sunday 15 August

12 Annual Arts & Craft

Exhibition & Sale

10am – 6pm Parish Hall and Primary School, Upton Cross on B3254 – with over 1000 crafts and paintings by local artists. Many bargins to be found. New artwork added daily, with outdoor stalls & demonstrations, raffle, refreshments available all day, cream teas just £1.50. A community event to raise funds for local charities/ organisations. Entry by donations. Details on 01579 362147 or 07754 194847

Tuesday 2 - Tuesday 31 August

Exhibition - Celebrating The

Centenary Of the Girl Guides

11am – 4pm Weekdays 11am -1.30pm Saturdays Liskeard Museum, Pike Street, Liskeard - The girl guiding UK is celebrating its Centenary this year 1910-2010. The display will concentrate on the Caradon Cothele Division and Cornwall County Guiding & will consist of photographs and artefacts of events and achievements. The County Guide Archivist, Margaret Jackson, will be pleased to receive any guiding memorabilia and hopes to renew friendships during the exhibition. Entry free but donations welcome. Details on 01579 346087 www.liskeard.gov.uk/heritage

Wednesday 4 August

National Playday

11am – 4pm Cotehele Quay, St Dominick Nr Saltash – family fun all over the estate. Cost £NT Details on 01579 351346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Wednesday 4 August – Wednesday 8 September

Beginners Kayaking Course

(6 sessions) From 6.45pm Jubilee Green, Saltash PL12 6BJ along Old Ferry Road, (follow until you reach the green by the river and see blue garage doors on the left hand side. This is where we meet) Hosted by the Tamar Canoe Association this block of lessons provide an introduction to paddling leading to a level one qualification. Each participant will achieve ‘Canoe England’ certificate on completion of the course. Bring a change of clothing and wear something warm and comfortable (not jeans), if you have a wetsuit this is ideal. You are guaranteed to get wet. Buoyancy aids, helmets, paddles and boats will all be provided. Trainers are qualified volunteer coaches who are CRB checked and all members of the club which is affiliated to Canoe England, the governing body. Children welcome under 18’s to be accompanied by an adult. Cost £40 to include temporary membership. Prior booking is essential on 01503 264468 www.tamarcanoeassociation.org.uk

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