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December

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  Ice Skating at Eden ProjectIce skating @ The Eden Project
The magical ice rink returns through winter up until February half-term.
Sessions for the young and not-so-young, beginners and the more experienced!
  Christmas comes to Eden! A time of Gifts our winter festival Christmas comes to Eden! Singing, storytelling and sparkling lantern processions light up Eden’s Christmas
Lantern parades, live music, ice-skating, festive food and crafts make up a fabulous Christmas at Cornwall's Eden Project right through to the end of December. Standard prices apply for ice-skating. Information about Christmas at Eden is available at http://www.edenproject.com/come-and-visit/whats-on/christmas-in-cornwall-winter-festival.php 
 

Looe Christmas Lights & Santa's Arrival

Looe Christmas Lights switch on and arrival of Father Christmas.
Music, refreshments, procession around East Looe to Grotto in Guildhall.
 
  Callington - an outside Christmas Market - at the Pannier Market
from 4pm to 8pm at the Pannier Market, to coincide with the switching on of the Christmas Lights at 5 p.m. Callington Town Band will be playing a selection of Christmas Carols supported by Carol Singers.
Mulled wine and mince pies will be on offer to add to the festive cheer!
  This is an image for the Pencarrow site.Pencarrow House " Carols and Music for a Cornish Christmas"
A delightful evening in the true spirit of Christmas, topped off with mince pies and mulled wine. Tickets are priced at £8 with the proceeds going to the Friends of Pencarrow and St Conan’s Church. To purchase your tickets please send your cheque made payable to "Friends of Pencarrow" together with a stamped addressed envelope to Jenni Tarring Longview Cottage Longstone St Mabyn Bodmin PL30 3BZ
  Liskeard Christmas lights switch-on & parade
Liskeard Lights Up – lantern parade with a circus theme, fireworks and switch on of the town’s Christmas lights. www.liskeardlightsup.co.uk The Circus Comes to Town Fun and mince pies after the parade. Liskeard & District Museum, 5.30-7pm. Admission free. www.liskeard.gov.uk/Museum.aspx 01579 346087
1 - 2 Dec
10am - 5pm
The Alternative Christmas Present Show
At The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns , St Neot. Christmas is coming and all through the cavern stalls are appearing like manna from heaven! We’ve presents for all in all shapes and sizes, crystals & crafts and some new surprises! Tickets £2.00 under 12's free (entry to show only) (full tour price includes entry to show) 10am till 5pm  See http://www.carnglaze.com
  Fowey Christmas Market - Town Quay, Fowey
Live music and dance around the town, mulled wine, chestnuts etc. all creating a really festive atmosphere.  Over 60 traders in 3 heated marquees on Town Quay and in the Town Hall plus the many places to eat and drink around the town make this a Christmas Shopping experience not to be missed.
 

Bodmin & Wenford RailwayStart the magic of Christmas with a ‘Santa Special’ STEAM TRAIN RIDE at the Bodmin and Wenford Railway
Trains depart from Bodmin General
Fares - Adults and Children £8.95
Booking Essential!! For more details see:  www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk/santa/index.html

  Christmas Fayre at Mount Edgcumbe House
Back for the ninth year, the Christmas Fayre will be better than ever!
Inspirational cookery demonstrations from leading west country chefs
Local produce will be available for your culinary delight
If your looking for that special Christmas gift, there will be a wide variety of crafts and gifts stare available
Admission: Adults £3 each, Children £1 each
For further information on the above event please contact Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, telephone 01752 822236 or email mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk .
  Looe Guildhall Christmas Carol Drop–In. Free concert of Christmas Music by Looe Valley Singers.
Tea and mince pies sold in aid of Shelter.
15 Dec
8pm
Carnglaze Caverns - TALON the Best of the Eagles
See http://www.carnglaze.com
  ‘A Cornish Christmas’ East Cornwall Bach Choir in concert.
St Petroc’s Church, Bodmin, 7.30pm. Tickets £12 (children free) from Bodmin Tourist Information www.ecbc.co.uk 01208 76616
  Polperro Christmas Market and Christmas Lights switch-on
Polperro's Christmas Lights will be switched on at 6 p.m. on Saturday 10th December, with the Christmas Market on The Big Green from 1pm onwards
  Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre
This ever popular event has a mix of local chefs cooking local produce, food stalls plus gifts and crafts. With something for all the family, this is a great day out. Back for the seventh year, the Christmas Fayre will be better than ever! The fayre will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, 10/11 December.
 
  Christmas Woods Watch Walk followed by lunch at a local hostelry.
10.30am start at the Millpool Gate, Kilminorth Woods, Looe. Bookings for lunch required. http://friendsofkilminorthwoods.co.uk/events.htm
 

Looe’s Lantern Procession & Carol Service
Once again the Town Council will be holding its Annual Lantern Procession and Carol Service
There will be two processions from various points in the town - The Millpool, West Looe; and The Globe Inn, East Looe, assembling at approximately 6.30 pm,  converging near the Fish Market at 7.00 pm for a Carol Service, followed by soup and rolls in the Tourist Information Centre and Tea Room, The Guildhall, East Looe.

  Mousehole Christmas LightsMousehole Christmas Lights 2012 ‘switch-on’
There will be the usual open-air Carolaire service at the entrance to the North Quay. The ‘Carolaire Choir’, comprising of the Mousehole Male Voice Choir, Members of the Mousehole Methodist Church and friends from the community together with the Pendeen Silver Band, will lead the community singing.
If wet weather, the Carolaire service will be held in Mousehole Methodist Church.
Please give generously to our collectors, as all money raised will fund the Christmas lights for the following year.
31st ! New Year Looe 2005New Years Eve Celebrations - Looe Town goes crazy again.
Looe is now rated as one of the most popular venues in UK for New Years Eve celebrations. Come in Fancy Dress or you will be the one being stared at! The Fireworks at midnight on the Pier are ON

P.S. Taxis are available but need to be booked well in advance!

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