Events and what's on guide for Cornwall. To advertise your event free of charge please contact Brian Taylor on 07936 196753 or email Joanne Cox at info@letsstaycornwall.co.uk
FEBRUARY 2012
4th February 2012
Trelissick Garden Restaurant
Sea Shanty Dinner
3 Course Dinner and entertainment provided by Falmouth Shout.
Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Tickets: £25.00
6th - 11th February 2012
Hall for Cornwall
Murder on the Nile
Kate O'Mara and Denis Lill are amongst the stars appearing in this stage version of the Agatha Christie classic.
Times: 2:30pm 9th & 11th
7:30pm 6th - 11th
Tickets: £10.00 - £24.00
Telephone: 01872 262466
10th February 2012
Pendennis Castle
Family Ghost Tours
Enjoy a special family ghost tour of Pendennis Castle at night led by a historical character. Explore every part of the atmospheric site including the spooky Tudor kitchen. Hear tales of times gone by but beware of any unexpected guests!!
Times 6.00-7.30pm & 8.30-10.00pm
Tickets £8.40 - £15.00
Telephone 0870 3331183 Booking essential. Minimum age for children is 8.
11th February 2012
Truro Cathedral
Dine Opera
An evening of fine food and stunning opera performances in the Cathedral Restaurant. In aid of the Cathedral Choir Tour fund
Time 7:30pm
Tickets £37 from Lindy Skitch on 01872 261223 or lindyskitch@live.co.uk
11th - 12th February 2012
National Maritime Museum
Science Spectacular
Experiments galore involving space and time as well as the Science and Fiction of Doctor Who.
Times: 11:30am, 2:00pm & 3:30pm
Tickets: Free with Museum Entry Ticket
11th - 19th February 2012
Pendennis Castle
Half Term Trail
Calling all junior sleuths!
Come along and try and crack clues to solve a mystery to earn your prize.
Time: 10am-4pm
Tickets: Adults £6.30 Children 5-15 years £3.80 Concessions £5.70 English Heritage Members free
Telephone: 0870 3331183
11th - 19th February 2012
Trebah Gardens
It's a Bugs Life Half Term Trail
Discover interesting and weird bug facts and enjoy a fun way for all the family to explore the garden.
Tickets Standard Garden entry prices apply. £2 per trail to include a special prize.
Telephone: 01326 252200
11th - 19th February 2012
Eden Project
Chocolate Festival
Enter the Chocolate Jungle this half term and enjoy the story of chocolate at the Eden Project.
Telephone: 01726 811911
12th February 2012
Bowgie Inn, Crantock
Car Treasure Hunt
Newquay Ladies Hockey Clubs 2nd Car Treasure Hunt is taking place on Sunday 12th Feb
Time from 10:00am.
Cost: £8.00 per car
12th February 2012
Pencarrow House and Gardens
Snowdrop Sunday
The original Snowdrop Sunday at Pencarrow welcoming in the first signs of Spring.
Snowdrop Sunday is in aid of the Friends of Pencarrow and also The Phoenix Stroke Appeal, which "aims to raise £500,000 to improve stroke services for the people of Cornwall, ensuring they have instant access to rehabilitation aids and novel rehabilitation methods."
Come and be the first to enjoy the grounds in 2012 and help support Pencarrow at the same time. With stalls selling snowdrops and marmalade and the Peacock Cafe serving heartwarming soup, it will be a fantastic day out for all the family.
Time 10:00am -4:00pm
Tickets:Entrance is by donation (suggest £3 per person).
Telephone 01208 84136
12th February 2012
Men-al-Tol West Cornwall
Valentine Wild Food & Wild Chocolate
Stroll to Men-al-Tol,the ancient stones in West Cornwall, and learn about tasty wild food on the way.
You'll also get to enjoy organic chocolate mad with secret ingredients.
Tickets: Adults £20.00 Under 16s' £5.00
For more information contact Rachel Lambert 01736 369719 or 07903 412014
15th - 18th February 2012
Lane Theatre Newquay
"The Kingfisher" a comedy by W D Home
Cecil, a successful novelist living comfortably with his fussy old butler is contemplating marriage. The object of his affections, Evelyn, has just buried the man she married fifty years ago after being propositioned by Cecil. She is confronted with a candid and charming proposal in this delightful comedy that starred Rex Harrison and Claudette Colbert on Broadway.
Time 7:30pm
15th February 2012
Tintagel Old Post Office
Rag Rug Workshop
Time 11:00am - 3:00pm
Telephone: 01840 770024
22nd - 25th February 2012
Lane Theatre Newquay
"The Kingfisher" a comedy by W D Home
Cecil, a successful novelist living comfortably with his fussy old butler is contemplating marriage. The object of his affections, Evelyn, has just buried the man she married fifty years ago after being propositioned by Cecil. She is confronted with a candid and charming proposal in this delightful comedy that starred Rex Harrison and Claudette Colbert on Broadway.
Time 7:30pm
MARCH 2012
Saturday 17th March 2012
The Ghosts of May: Pauline Sheppard and Pete Berryman at The Centre Newlyn on Tickets £5, call 01736 365890 or call in to The Centre office
http://www.peteberryman.com/ghosts_show.html
Sunday 25th March 2012 7.30pm
The Centre Newlyn Penzance
Recital by soloists from English Touring Opera tickets £8 or £6 for concessions, tickets online from
http://www.crbo.co.uk/eventDetail.php?evGrp=5&evId=4878
or call 0845 094 0428 or call in to The Centre
September 2012
World Bellyboarding Championships
Now in its ninth consecutive year, the World Bellyboarding Championships will be held at the beautiful Chapel Porth beach, Cornwall.
September 2012
Newquay Fish Festival
A weekend of cookery demonstrations, sand castle competitions,Punch and Judy, Cornish Wrestling Rock Pool shows and organized games and events.
September 2012
Truro Carnival
Truro City Carnival is a celebration of everything Truro!
On Carnival day the streets come alive with the sights and sounds of a fantastic street festival that celebrates the people, businesses and organisations that make Truro a truly great place to live and visit.
September 2012
South East Cornwall Walking Festival, Looe
Celebrating its 11th anniversary, walkers get the chance to explore the wonderful countryside in and around Looe on foot with local guides.
St Ives September Festival
The annual music and arts festival which includes, live music, theatre, cabaret, art, comedy and films runs from Sept 2012.
September 2012
Cornwall's Got Talent.
In aid of the National Animal Welfare Trust, Hayle.
September 2012
Classic Cruisers
A weekend of classic motorboats cruising majestically on the river. The Classic Motorboat Rally is held in Falmouth.
September 2012
Cornwall Food & Drink Festival
This years event will see farmers, artisans and acclaimed chefs, all from Cornwall, demonstrating their dedication, skill and hard work. Free entre.
September 2012
Henry's Little Big Gig
Henry's Little Big Gig is a new live music and ale festival at the infamous Henry's caampsite in the Lizard,Cornwall. The 3 day festival celebrates Cornwall's creative talent in music, beer making and much more.
There will be a variety of workshops where campers can partake in activities such as giuded walks, yoga, drama, dance and storytelling.
The festival beer tent will be selling a variety of real ales.
October 2012
Boscastle Festival
Boscastle is proud to be one of the few food festivals in Cornwall where visitors will be able to witness the style and cooking flair of local chefs.
The Boscastle Festival cookery line up includes several talented North Cornwall chefs.
Combine this with a village full of interesting local arts and crafts, the opportunity to visit a rarely opened sculpture garden and marquees packed with a local produce market, ther'es a vast range of tastes and textures to be explored.
October 2012
Falmouth Oyster Festival
The event celebrates the start of the oyster dredging season, the diversity and quailty of Cornish seafood and in particular, one of the last remaining traditional oyster fisheries, dredging by sail and hand punt.
The event features cookery demonstrations, children's shell painting, live music, oyster shucking competitions and produce marquees.
October 2012
Lowender Peran Festival
Lowender Peran is a charity set up to encourage recognition of Cornwall's heritage. The Fesitval of Celts in Kernow is an annual celebration of traditional and contemporary Cornish music, dance and storytelling.
A fun, family friendly event it consists of ceilidhs (barn dances), concerts, dance and music workshops, storytelling, music sessions and a Celtic craft market
October 2012
Halloweden at The Eden Project
Celebrate Halloween at Eden by trying ice-skating on the beautiful and unique wintry rink.
Visit the Wishcraft Tent where you'll find lots of magical things to do.
Elsewhere make a special potion for someone you love or visit The Creepy Hollow if you're brave enough!
October 2012
Stamp & Go! Sea Shanties at The Centre Newlyn
Stamp & Go! return after their great success last year.
With brief interludes from the Newlyn group of poets, Drollow (which means 'amusing story' in Cornish) this is a fabulous night out celebratin the sea songs old and new and the many aspects and moods of the sea.
Tickets £5
October 2012
Childrens Mask Making
The Centre, Newlyn
Come along and make a mask with COLOUR MONKEYS using all kinds of arty and crafty bits and pieces. Be imaginative or creative and make something spooky or fun.
No need to book, just drop in.
For more info contact Sarah 01736 369139, sarah.gatter@yahoo.co.uk. www.sarahgatter.co.uk
November 2012
Cornwall Film Festival
The Cornwall Film Festival will be celebrating its 11th Birthday in style this year.
Go along for this unique celebration of Cornish & International film making.
With an assortment of spectacular film screenings, inclusive film making workshops, networking and professional development opportunities, parties, live entertainment plus much more. There's something for everyone!!
November 2012
Camborne Music Festival
Centenary Methodist Church
Camborne
An annual music competitive festival for amateur musicians of all disciplines, ages and abilities.
November 2012
Truro City of Lights.
This annual event incorporates the Christmas lights switch on. Come and see the processional lanterns created by local artists, schoolchildren and community groups on the streets of Truro.
November 2012
St Austell Torchlight Carnival
St Austell comes alive for Torchlight Carnival celebrations with a whole day of entertainment, with live bands, stalls , music & dance culminating with a fabulous torchlight carnival procession.
Fowley Christmas Market
Fowley Leisure Centre
The Fowley Christmas Market has become one of the most prestigious and popular events of its kind in the South West, attracting the very best traders from the county and beyond.
Free parking, live musical entertainment and Santa's grotto make this an event not to be missed.
November 2012
Cornwall Christmas Bear Fair
Community Centre
Lostwithiel
Over 45 stands of hundreds of teddies, new, old, designer or antique, teddy bear hospital, free valuation and restoration advice plus Free Teddy Prize Draw.
Adults £2 accompanied children under 14 free
December 2012
Krowji Christmas Open Studios
The Artists and designer/makers open their doors for the festive season
Following last year’s highly successful Krowji Christmas Open Studios event the artists, craftsmen and designer-makers of Krowji, as well as 7 visiting artists, are inviting members of the public and businesses from across Cornwall to come and visit them at their studios.
Over the weekend, a wide range of works from a diverse group of creative people will be displayed. There will be a chance to talk to the makers and view and purchase unique hand made pieces, such as jewellery, textiles, painting, printmaking, ceramics, glassware, lighting and furniture. Krowji Christmas Open Studios is the perfect opportunity to find that extra special, locally made gift or just an excuse to treat yourself.
December 2012
Padstow Christmas Festival
North Quay
December 2012
The Great ‘Anything Floats’ Raft Race - Calls for Entry
This inaugural nautical event challenges locals, students, clubs and businesses to design, build and race their raft made of recycled materials in the theme of ‘Wacky Races’ in the glorious Gyllngvase Bay. Brave the winter chill and race, for a chance to win a years unlimited free hire from WeSUP Paddleboards and other fantastic prizes from WeSUP and Eight Bar.
Venue: Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, TR11 4PA
Registration: http://anything-floats.tk
Spectator Admission: Free
Macmillan Christmas Fair
2012
Now in its 21st year, the Macmillan Christmas Fair.
With 15% of stallholder takings going to Macmillan Cancer Support in Cornwall,come along and support a very worthwhile cause and buy all your Christmas presents in one fell swoop.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Mollie Mathieson on 01637 860580 or email cornwallfair@macmillan.org.uk
Every Friday in December.
Penventon Park Hotels Shaken not Stirred Cocktail Night
Start your weekend in style in the Penventon Park Hotels atmospheric Cocktail Bar, Every Friday from 5 - 7.30pm. 2 for £10 on any Cocktail.
Maybe you are celebrating a Colleague's Birthday, out for Dinner, a hen party meeting for pre-evening drinks, or simply making a social start to your weekend with friends.
Your Weekend Starts Here!
Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth Cornwall TR15 1TE
www.penventon.com
01209 203000
December 2012
A Cornish Christmas Night
The Lost Gardens of Heligan
St Austell
Join in the Christmas spirit with a magical lantern-lit tour of Heligan's Northern Garden.
There will be fresh mince pies, warming mulled wine in Heligan's tea room accompanied by carols from local choirs.
December 2012 10am-4pm
Christmas Celebration at Newquay Zoo
Come along for a fun day out for all the family.
Visit Santa and his elves in his grotto and on Sunday get in the Christmas spirit with a carol service.
December
Launceston Rugby Club’s Under 13s team
invite you to a Christmas
WINE AND WISDOM
Lots of raffle prizes to be won!
Call: 01566 786945 to reserve your table
All proceeds to Launceston RFC Mini Juniors and the Under 13s 2012 Tour to Ireland
December 2012
Newquay Rotary Club's Christmas Eve Celebration
Bank Street
This popular event, which has been running for over 50 years, is back again with a wide range of entertainment and activities for all the family.
See Santa by the Christmas tree, there is music, entertainers and pony rides for children.
Out with the Old, In with the New
National Maritime Museum
Dec 27th-Jan 2nd 2012
Bring in old Christmas cards and wrapping paper and use these and other recycled materials to decorate secret resolution chests and New Year wishing rockets.
Adult supervision required. Activities free with Musuem entrance ticket
New Year Dip for CLIC Sargent
Newquay Harbour
1st January 2012 12 noon
Join totally crazy adventurers by leaping into the Atlantic Ocean for a worthy charity.
All dippers who raise over £50 sponsorship receive a free t-shirt and there will be prizes for the best fancy dress costume.
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