List of events

February	for a printable version of February events - click here
	Spring comes early in Cornwall, and this is the time of year to see our gardens at their very best. More details...
Friday 5th Feb Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Modern Life (PG) Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sat 6th Feb 11am till 2pm	SOS @ RNLI Lifeboat Station Looe Joint the RNLIs biggest fundraising day at Looe where you are invited to Sup Our Soup! Also meet the crew, see the lifeboats and tractors and tour the station. Soup, tea, coffee..all availiable 11am till 2pm For more info visit the RNLI Looe Lifeboat Station Website
10th Feb 7.30pm	The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin - The Keay, St Austell Miracle Theatre's festive family show returns this winter with The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin - starring Tom Adams, Sally Crooks, Ben Dyson and Jason Squibb. With a scary fairy, a handsome prince who proves he cannot be trusted with scissors, and a mechanical swan or two, Miracle Theatre will transport you to the heyday of Georgian theatre and the birth of pantomime. www.miracletheatre.co.uk (Many other dates November - February)
Sat 13th – Sun 21st Feb	Shaun the Sheep @ The Eden project This February half term as well as skating, we’ll have claymation workshops with members of the team from Aardman, the creative geniuses behind Shaun the Sheep! Shaun is well known for his innovative recycling ideas so we’re delighted to welcome him to Eden! We anticipate that the workshops will be very popular so recommend booking in advance. www.edenproject.com
Sat 13th Feb 10.30am	Dowsing for beginners @ Mount Edgcumbe Sceptical? Why not try out the ancient art of dowsing here at Mount Edgcumbe and develop a new skill. Meeting on the terrace in front of Mount Edgcumbe House at 10.30am, the walk will last for approximately two hours and costs £4 per person and don’t forget to bring your wire coat hangers! More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 13th Feb 12pm - 3pm Sun 14th 7pm - 9pm	Pancake Day Puddings @ Lanhydrock Our cooks serve up some special puddings before pancake day. 13 February 12pm - 3pm More info Love @ Lanhydrock Enjoy a romantic Valentine's supper in the historic restaurants. Date 14 February 7pm - 9pm More info
Sat 13th Feb 7:30pm - 9:15pm	Evening of Music at Lerryn Memorial Hall Looe Valley Singers with their guests, the St Cleertones Band, will present a concert of varied popular and traditional music. All proceeds of the concert will be for ShelterBox.Tickets £4.00 on the door annebutters@cooptel.net www.looevalleysingers.org.uk
Sun 14 Feb 8:00pm - 10:45pm	Romance with Robbie ~ Forget Me Not Charity Night Matthew Holbrook returns to Cornwall with his fantastic Robbie Williams Tribute act for a special Valentine's Night Performance In Aid of the Forget Me Not Charity www.forgetmenotcharity.org 01579 320251 info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com
16th 17th Feb	The Cornwall Wine & Fine Food Fair 2010 - China Fleet Club The worlds leading wines take centre stage at The Cornwall Wine Fair FEBRUARY 16th & 17th 2010. For information or free tickets contact Castand Wines Belhay Farm Pelynt Looe PL13 2JX T 01503 220359 F 01503 220 650 www.castang-wines.co.uk
until end Feb	Ice Skate at Eden Each winter, the Eden Project transforms into a wonderland. Get your skates on and visit the most magical ice rink in Cornwall - open until 22 February. The cost of skating is £5 per person for a 40 minute slot. Please note you will need to purchase admission tickets if you are going to skate as the ice rink is situated within the Eden Project. We recommend advanced booking by calling our box office on 01726 811972 or book online more details... http://www.edenproject.com/
Sat 20th Feb 7pm	Murder mystery evening @ Mount Edgcumbe Things that go bump in the night… for something a little more exciting why not join the Candlelight Theatre Company here at Mount Edgcumbe for cocktails, a three course dinner (BYOB) and a distinctly archaeological themed evening and...murder most horrid! Meeting at Mount Edgcumbe House for a cocktail at 7pm you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow sleuths and plan how you’re going to solve the murder. The cost of the evening is £35 per person, groups welcome. Booking is a must for this popular event, so don’t miss out.. call today! More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 21st Feb 10.30am to 3.30pm	Hello Dolly! workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe Have a fun day creating loveable and extraordinary new miniature additions to your family! Art dolls are fun to make and always a talking point…everybody should have at least one! The day will start at 10.30am and run until 3.30pm and costs £30 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 21 Feb 10:30am	Celtic Labyrinth, Grand Opening To mark public access now made possible to the Turf Labyrinth that's been constructed by the Coast Path at Windsworth, between Millendreath and Seaton - a Grand Opening celebration. If you'd like to stay on for a picnic (under cover if weather bad), bring food/drink to share. More details and directions. Caroline Petherick 01503-262671 caroline@magic-words.co.uk
Sun 21 Feb 11:30am	Point to Point Horse Racing Great Trethew Farm, Horningtops, Liskeard - first race starts 11.30am. With bookies, stands and refreshments
Friday 26th Feb Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Burn after Reading (15) Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sun 28 Feb 10:00am - 4:00pm	Pensilva Antique & Collectors Fair Millennium House, Pensilva PL14 5NF - something for everyone with a wide range of porcelain, glass, collectables, stamps, postcards, jewellery & furniture. With disabled access & refreshments available. Parking, admission 50p More info: 01579 383005 or 07977 908486
Feb - May	Bulb Mania at the Eden Project – an astonishing show daffodils, tulips and other springtime delights coming to bloom in March, April and May. 2008 will be Eden’s fourth spring festival and it gets better and better with more than a million bulbs being added in successive waves of colour. Come in March for the daffodils, April for the tulips and May for the lilies. What’s best in February/March? Tamara, the most popular daffodil used as a cut flower, is in abundance at Eden during January. In February, other early flowering favourites such as Tete-a-tete, Martinette, and Jetfire turn Eden’s acres to gold. March is the peak daffodil month with the rare Eden Gold among the highlights. The spectacular anemone St Piran enhances the show. Bulb Mania has become a must-see event right up alongside the magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias of the great woodland gardens such as Heligan, Trengwainton and Trebah.

March	for a printable version of March events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
	This is the time of year to see our gardens at their very best. More details...
Feb - May	Bulb Mania at the Eden Project – an astonishing show daffodils, tulips and other springtime delights coming to bloom in March, April and May. 2009 will be Eden’s sisth spring festival and it gets better and better with more than a million bulbs being added in successive waves of colour. Come in March for the daffodils, April for the tulips and May for the lilies. What’s best in February/March? Tamara, the most popular daffodil used as a cut flower, is in abundance at Eden during January. In February, other early flowering favourites such as Tete-a-tete, Martinette, and Jetfire turn Eden’s acres to gold. March is the peak daffodil month with the rare Eden Gold among the highlights. The spectacular anemone St Piran enhances the show. Bulb Mania has become a must-see event right up alongside the magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias of the great woodland gardens such as Heligan, Trengwainton and Trebah.
5th March	Alice in Wonderland @ Antony Director Tim Burton chose Antony to be a key location for the new Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, which is out in cinemas on 5 March 2010. Since filming took place at Antony in 2008, we've been inspired to create our own magical wonderland. The house, garden and estate will all be transformed so you can enjoy our tea parties, walk through scenes from the dream-like stories of Alice, and even meet our own Mad Hatters. Visit the Anthony website or see below for event details. Alice in Wonderland is released across the UK on 5 March on 2D, Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D® screens.
5th March	St Piran's Day - Patron Saint of Cornwall Cornwall’s patron saint, St Piran, is the patron saint of tinners from whom the county’s flag takes its name. Over the centuries many pilgrims have visited the site of St Piran's Oratory or Chapel in the towans at Perran Sands. On the nearest Sunday to his special day, March 5, hundreds of people come from all over Cornwall and beyond come to remember and honour him. St Piran’s Tide occurs surrounding the date March 5 and has evolved around St Piran’s Day to provide a week-long event of festivities taking place throughout Cornwall. A highlight of the week are colourful processions with music and dance though Bodmin and Truro on St Piran’s Day itself, and also a re-enactment of St Piran’s arrival in Cornwall on Perran Sands, Perranporth, on the Sunday closest to the 5th of March - St Pirans Play.
Fri 5 Mar 7:30pm - 9:30pm	Sterts Singers at St. Martin's, Looe St. Martin's Church, Looe, PL13 1NX A concert with the Sterts Singers. More info: 01503 264190
Sat 6 Mar 11:00am - 4:00pm	Spring Food Fair @ Cotehele House Taste of the West bring their popular food fair back to Cotehele for the weekend. £2pp
Sat 6th March 11am - 5pm	Alice in Wonderland @ Antony Free entry for all Alices and Alastairs Antony garden, full of glorious walks, flowers and views, and the Alice experience are now open. Anyone called Alice or Alastair, as well as anybody dressed as a character from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland or Through the Looking-Glass, will be given free entry on this day. Gardens open from 11am - 5pm. Visit the Anthony website for more details.
Sat 6th and Wed 10th March 11am	Camellia walk - The Camellia Collection of Mount Edgcumbe @ Mount Edgcumbe This is an opportunity to join the Curator of the National Camellia Collection held at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, on a conducted tour that currently numbers approximately 1,000 cultivars. Meeting at Barrow car park at 11am, the walk will take approximately two hours and costs £3 per person. Suitable walking shoes and clothing is a must on this outdoor adventure. Due to limited space, booking is essential. After the walk there will be an opportunity to purchase camellias grown at Mount Edgcumbe. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 6th Sun 7th March	Mad Hatter’s Tea Parties @ Antony You're invited to our Mad Hatter's tea parties. There'll be dressing-up, music, games and, to complete the tea party, delicious food and drink. You can book your place at a tea party on either day between 11am to 12pm or 2pm to 3pm. We'll then send you your invite and will look forward to sharing the fun with you. Normal admission prices apply, plus an additional £5 per child (children must be accompanied by an adult). If you'd like to book a place at a tea party, please call 01752 812191. Spaces on the tea parties are limited, so please try to book in advance to secure your place. Visit the Anthony website for more details.
Sat 6 Mar 7:30pm - 9:15pm	An evening of music at St Cuby's Church, Duloe Looe Valley Singers with their special guest, Mila Grimes - a Russian concert pianist, will perform a varied programme of popular and traditional music. All proceeds to the church roof appeal. Tickets £4.00 on the door. More info: annebutters@cooptel.net www.looevalleysingers.org.uk
Sun 7th March 10am to 4pm	Boconnoc Wedding Fair Held in the magnificent 17th Century Boconnoc House. Everything for the perfect wedding ~ wedding dresses, flowers, fireworks, jewellery, cakes and caterers, music, photographers, videos, limousines and much, much more .... For more information please call Mary on 01962 760494
Sun 7th March 10.30am - 3.30pm	Transfer and transform workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe Explore techniques for transferring images, photos and text onto a variety of materials including fabric and wood for your textile projects. The day will start at 10.30am and run until 3.30pm and costs £30 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Friday 12th Mar Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Frost/Nixon (15) A gripping adaptation of the successful stage play, based on David Frost's legendary interviews with disgraced ex-President Richard Nixon in 1977. Frost's TV career is crumbling, and Nixon desperately wants to retrieve his wounded reputation after Watergate. The drama builds as the two men do battle over a series of four interviews; the question is, who will come out on top? Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Saturday 13th March 8pm	JOEY THE LIPS @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns We keep being asked when are Joey the Lips coming back so this year we are opening our season with them. Get ready to dance the night away with this brilliant 10 piece band. info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com

	Daffodils at Cotehele A celebration of this most famous flower; including displays, information and activities. Guided tours and children's activities at the weekend. Contact : 01579 351346 cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk
16Mar	'Alice' meets Antony Antony house opens Tuesday 16 March. Explore the house to find the rooms that were used throughout the filming, including Alice's bedroom.
Sun 21st March 10.30am	Beneath the sea @ Mount Edgcumbe Have you ever wondered what lies beneath…..well here’s your opportunity to find out. Join us here at Mount Edgcumbe for a talk and slideshow about the sea life and wrecks that surround the park. Beginning at 10.30am in the Belvedere Suite at The Barrow Park Centre and lasting for approximately a hour and a half hours the event will costs £4 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 21st March 2pm	Easter egg hunt @ Mount Edgcumbe Join the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe for fun and frolics at their annual egg hunt in the park. Meeting at the Friends Lodge in the lower park at 2pm the price is £2 per child and includes an Easter egg! More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 28 Mar 10:00am - 4:00pm	Pensilva Antique & Collectors Fair Millennium House, Pensilva PL14 5NF - something for everyone with a wide range of porcelain, glass, collectables, stamps, postcards, jewellery & furniture. With disabled access & refreshments available. Parking, admission 50p More info: 01579 383005 or 07977 908486

April	for a printable version of April events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
	This is the time of year to see our gardens at their very best. More details...
	The Camellia Collection of Mount Edgcumbe holds more than a 1000 varieties and species. Camellias appear from January onwards – watch for Conducted Camellia Walks in the Events. More information about Mount Edgcumbe’s camellias at www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/Camellias.htm
March - April	Alice in Wonderland @ Antony Director Tim Burton chose Antony to be a key location for the new Disney adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, which is out in cinemas on 5 March 2010. Since filming took place at Antony in 2008, we've been inspired to create our own magical wonderland. The house, garden and estate will all be transformed so you can enjoy our tea parties, walk through scenes from the dream-like stories of Alice, and even meet our own Mad Hatters. Visit the Anthony website or see below for event details. Alice in Wonderland is released across the UK on 5 March on 2D, Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D® screens.
Feb - May	Bulb Mania at the Eden Project – an astonishing show daffodils, tulips and other springtime delights coming to bloom in March, April and May. Come in March for the daffodils, April for the tulips and May for the lilies. What’s best in April? in April, a river of grape hyacinth flows into life as Bulb Mania comes to a crescendo. Red Riding Hood is among the early tulips. End of April/May: The tulips are at their finest with every type represented. The scented orange variety Ballerina and pink Barcelona are among Eden’s sensual head-turners. Bulb Mania has become a must-see event right up alongside the magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias of the great woodland gardens such as Heligan, Trengwainton and Trebah.
Fri 2nd to Thu 9th April	White Rabbit Easter trail @ Antony Look out for the elusive White Rabbit Easter trail around Antony garden. Normal admission fee applies, plus an additional £1.50 per trail. Visit the Anthony website for more details.
Mon 5th April 2pm-3pm	Piano recital @ Mount Edgcumbe Join our resident pianist for a pleasant interlude to your day with music in the Drawing Room at Mount Edgcumbe from 2pm to 3pm. The recital is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Friday 9th Apr Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Mid August Lunch (U) Director Di Gregorio plays Gianni, a bachelor in his late fifties and son to an aging widow. When the city empties for the Ferragosto festival, Gianni finds himself looking after his mother and four elderly widows. 24 hours of chaos follows. A warm, spontaneous and touching comedy. In Italian with English subtitles. Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sat - Sun 10th 11th April	Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show at the Boconnoc Estate The gardening show season really starts with the 2010 Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show at Boconnoc just off the A390 between Liskeard and Lostwithiel. See www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/ for this and other events at Bocconoc. Saturday 10am to 5 pm Sunday 10am to 4pm. Entrance at the gate £6, under 16s free. CGS members £3.00 Advance tickets £5.00 from Show Director. Includes entrance to the Bocconnoc Estate gardens. Horticultural stands. Over 150 competitive classes. Floral Art Display.
Wednesday 14th April 7pm	CORNWALL YOUTH WIND ORCHESTRA @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns This year the orchestra are playing an eclectic selection of pieces to enchant you with. Their professionalism & precision is second to none. These are the artists of the future and we have them now. Tickets Adults £10 Children £5. info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com
Thu 15th April 10.30am to 3.30pm	Landscapes in felt workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe Spend the day working with beautiful Merino wool tops to create felted images using the wet felt technique. Experiment with carders to mix your very own personal palette. The day will start at 10.30am and run until 3.30pm and costs £30 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 17th April 10.30am	Exploring Edgcumbe @ Mount Edgcumbe Enjoy a fun day exploring the grounds of Mount Edgcumbe. Be transported back to the time of early explorers with only a map, landmarks and our clue sheet to guide you! Explorer packs costs £5 each and can be collected on the day from the Cremyll Lodge shop just inside the Cremyll gate from 10.30am, and remember to wear comfy footwear and layers. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Mon 19th April 2pm-3pm	Piano recital @ Mount Edgcumbe Join our resident pianist for a pleasant interlude to your day with music in the Drawing Room at Mount Edgcumbe from 2pm to 3pm. The recital is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 24th April	Camborne Trevithick-Day An annual day of celebration for the town of Camborne, on the last Saturday in April Model Exhibitions. Vintage Vehicles. Local school children in the Bal Maidens and Miners Dance led by Camborne Town Band. Performances by Local Male Voice Choirs. Concerts by Camborne Town Band and other local bands. Cornish Music and Dance Festival. Street Entertainers. Flower Festival. Steam Engines and Stationary Engines. Fair Ground Rides. Market Stalls. The Trevithick's Dance. The Steam Parade. Visit www.trevithick-day.org.uk/ for more details.
Sun 25th Apr 10:00am - 4:00pm	Pensilva Antique & Collectors Fair Millennium House, Pensilva PL14 5NF - something for everyone with a wide range of porcelain, glass, collectables, stamps, postcards, jewellery & furniture. With disabled access & refreshments available. Parking, admission 50p More info: 01579 383005 or 07977 908486

Friday April 30th 8pm	Jane Taylor @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns Jane Taylor on her UK tour promoting her brand new album 'Compass' and coming to Carnglaze Caverns BBC Radio 2’s Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris are real fans. She’s opened for Jools Holland, Paolo Nutini, Paul Buchanan, Seth Lakeman and even the legendary Bill Wyman and currently a film is in the making based entirely on her brand new album ‘Compass’. Tickets £15. info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com

May	for a printable version of May events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
Feb - May	Bulb Mania at the Eden Project – an astonishing show daffodils, tulips and other springtime delights coming to bloom in March, April and May. 2007 will be Eden’s fourth spring festival and it gets better and better with more than a million bulbs being added in successive waves of colour. Come in March for the daffodils, April for the tulips and May for the lilies. What’s best in April? in April, a river of grape hyacinth flows into life as Bulb Mania comes to a crescendo. Red Riding Hood is among the early tulips. End of April/May: The tulips are at their finest with every type represented. The scented orange variety Ballerina and pink Barcelona are among Eden’s sensual head-turners. Bulb Mania has become a must-see event right up alongside the magnolias, rhododendrons and camellias of the great woodland gardens such as Heligan, Trengwainton and Trebah.
1 May 9am – 5pm	Padstow Obby Oss Day The first day of May is Obby Oss day in Padstow.* The origins of this traditional celebration are lost in the midst of time but it is thought to celebrate the arrival of Spring and may even be an ancient fertility festival. *or Monday if 1st is a Sunday. Inhabitants of Padstow (those born in the town) traditionally dress in white, with family loyalties dictating whether they follow the 'Red'/original Oss, or the 'Blue'/peace Oss. Both Oss' are similar in appearance and perform a dancing ritual accompanied by an hypnotic folk song (unique to Padstow) around the town. Each Oss is lead by a group of followers as they make their way through the narrow streets and around the harbour. The festivities start at 10am with the 'Blue' Oss making its first appearance from its stable, followed at 11am by the appearance of the 'Red' Oss from its home. Celebrations go on all day until the Oss' finally go to bed after 10pm. More Info...
Sat 1st& Sun 2nd May	Saltash May Fair Saltsh Fore Street and surrounding area – with the traditional street market, half marathon, art exhibition, live music and much more, Wreckers Morris, fun for all the family. Events in Longstone Park and Victoria Park. For full details visit www.saltashmayfair.co.uk or call 01752 846597
Mon 3 May Starting at around 10.30am	Black Prince Floral Boat Procession Millbrook, Kingsand and Cawsand Starting at around 10.30am and throughout the day in the villages of Millbrook, Kingsand and Cawsand. The festival involves the flower-decorated boat, the Black Prince, being ceremonially carried shoulder high through the villages by ratings from HMS Raleigh, accompanied by processional dancers and musicians, children and villagers. Those taking part are encouraged to wear traditional clothes - men in white smocks and top hats, with large white buttonholes of flowers; the ladies wearing long white dresses with red ribbons, sashes and red flowers in their hair and in garlands.
May	Boconnoc Gardens The gardens at Boconnoc will be open Sunday Afternoons 2:00pm - 5:00pm throughout spring. The Boconnoc Estate is just off the A390 between Liskeard and Lostwithiel. Further Information from Boconnoc Estate Office - 01208 872507.See www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/ for this and other events at Bocconoc.
Mon 3rd May 2pm-3pm	Piano recital @ Mount Edgcumbe Join our resident pianist for a pleasant interlude to your day with music in the Drawing Room at Mount Edgcumbe from 2pm to 3pm. The recital is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Wednesday May 5th 8pm	ADRIAN EDMONDSON & the BAD SHEPHERDS @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns Adrian says… The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because we really like the noise. We think the songs are better than people remember. We love folk instruments. It works. We do songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sham 69, The Undertones, The Buzzcocks, The Ramones, The Specials, Talking Heads, Squeeze and others, even Kraftwerk! info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com
Sat 8th May	Helston Flora Day The internationally famous festival of the Furry, or Flora Dance. This is held every year on May 8th unless that day falls on a Sunday or Monday, when it is held on the preceding Saturday. You'll probably have to park outside the town and walk in. Thousands of visitors throng the streets all day and there's a carnival atmosphere from dawn to well into the night. More info: http://www.helstonfloraday.org.uk/
Sat 8 May	Looe Power Boat Racing The National Powerboat Racing Championships comes to Looe. With an amazing array of classes competing this should prove to be one of the most important events on the calendar for South East Cornwall: www.looepowerboats.co.uk
Saturday 8th May 7pm	CORNWALL YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns We are always thrilled to see Andy Bilham and his wonderful Jazz Musicians retrun to the Caverns for their annual night of musical fun! This year they are bringing some surprise guests and promise to raise the roof with their renditions of contemporary Jazz numbers with some old favourites thrown in for good measure! Tickets Adults £10 Children £5 info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com
Sat 8th May 9.45am to 10am	Photography workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe This is a chance for those interested in, but not necessarily very experienced in photography to make use of the picturesque grounds of Mount Edgcumbe to gain some tips from photographer, Jess Maslen, on how to get the best out of your camera. A practical session will take place outside, weather permitting.Meeting at Barn Pool Picnic area at 9.45am for a 10am start, the course will run until 4pm and costs £30 per person. You should bring a camera (either film or digital), a selection of lenses (for SLR cameras only), a tripod (if you've got it) and an umbrella (just in case)! A light picnic lunch will be provided during the day. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 9th May 10.30am to 3.30pm	Buttons and bows workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe A fun day to discover and learn ways to give a new lease of life to your wardrobe of clothes and accessories using simple appliqué techniques and stitch. The day will start at 10.30am and run until 3.30pm and costs £30 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
May	Boconnoc Gardens The gardens at Boconnoc will be open Sunday Afternoons 2:00pm - 5:00pm throughout spring. The Boconnoc Estate is just off the A390 between Liskeard and Lostwithiel. Further Information from Boconnoc Estate Office - 01208 872507.See www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/ for this and other events at Bocconoc.
Tue 11th May	Boconnoc Spring Fair - House, Garden, Gifts & Food Further Information from Boconnoc Estate Office - 01208 872507.See www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/ for this and other events at Bocconoc.
Thu 13th - Sun 22nd May	Daphne du Maurier Festival of Arts & Literature - Fowey. Once again you can enjoy an entertaining and sparkling 10 days of Star Names, Drama, Music, Talks, Concerts, Guided Walks, local events and Free entertainment. Set in Fowey, overlooking the picturesque Fowey Estuary, and neighbouring towns, the Festival is one of the most popular of its kind in the UK. Drama, music, talks, concerts, guided walks, events, free music. something for everyone! Visit www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk/ for full details. In addition to the "big names" in the festival village, the festival includes a large number of daily community events, walks and tours.
Friday 14th May Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Meet me in St Louis (U) This heart-warming and exuberant vintage MGM musical, telling the story of the Smith family in St Louis. Mr Smith tells his four daughters they'll be moving to New York for his new job, but 17-year-old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door and is determined not to leave. Dazzling musical numbers and masterly direction by Vincente Minnelli in top form. Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sat 15th May 4.30am	Dawn chorus @ Mount Edgcumbe Awaken to the delights of the avian world here at Mount Edgcumbe. Join our expert guide to experience the amazing sounds of dawn birdsong within the gardens of the estate. Meeting at Barrow car park at 4.30am, the walk will take approximately two and a half hours and finish off with breakfast and costs £6 per person. Suitable walking shoes and warm clothing is a must, and don't forget the binoculars! More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 15 Sun 16th May	The Shark Angling Club of Great Britain 2 day Reef Competition - Looe More info: Linda Reynolds lindareynolds@sacgb.freeserve.co.uk www.sharkanglingclubofgreatbritain.org.uk/
Sun 16th May	LOSTWITHIEL FESTIVAL A festival of music, arts and theatre events with indoor and outdoor crafts and antiques' stalls. Featuring live music from lunchtime till late, street theatre, children's events and activities, as well as stalls featuring quality arts, crafts and antiques. A full programme of events can be found on http://www.lostfest.co.uk/ . At various indoor and outdoor venues throughout Lostwithiel. - Free.
Thu 20th May 11.30am to 12.30pm	Childrens story time @ Mount Edgcumbe Join us for story time with our resident story teller Patrick. Children will be fascinated by his tall tales of days gone by. Space is limited as the story time will be in the Drawing Room between 11.30am and 12.30pm, so book now to avoid disappointment. Story time is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House, suitable for children aged two to six but we ask no more than three three children per adult. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 22nd and Wed 26th May 10.30am	Hanging baskets, tubs and planters workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe Do you want to make the most of your tubs and hanging baskets this year? Why not come along and talk to the experts for all those handy hints and tips. Bring your favourite tubs and baskets along and we will have all the plants, compost to purchase on-site at a reduced rate. There will be a demonstration by our gardening expert, followed by tea and coffee before you get your hands dirty and create your own masterpiece. Meeting at Barrow Park Complex at 10.30am, the event will last approximately one and a half hours and costs £4 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Mon 24th May 2pm-3pm	Piano recital @ Mount Edgcumbe Join our resident pianist for a pleasant interlude to your day with music in the Drawing Room at Mount Edgcumbe from 2pm to 3pm. The recital is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Wed 26th May 1.30pm	Garden tour @ Mount Edgcumbe Enjoy the delights of the formal gardens here at Mount Edgcumbe with a guided tour by one of our experienced staff. Learn how the gardens were originally created, and who designed them, where the fascinating shell seat came from and who influenced the overall design here at Mount Edgcumbe. With an amazing variety of rare and unusual plants to see on the tour, your day will be full of surprises! Meeting at Cremyll Gates at 1.30pm, the event will last approximately two hours and costs £3 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 29th May 8.00pm	Going Bats @ Mount Edgcumbe Join us for a nocturnal adventure and let our colonies of bats be your guide. With rare species calling Mount Edgcumbe home, you could be in for a real treat with this expedition. Meeting on the terrace at the front of the house at 8pm, the walk will take approximately two to three hours and finish off with hot soup and costs £5 per person. Please make sure that you wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear for the walk. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 30th May 10:00am - 4:00pm	Pensilva Antique & Collectors Fair Millennium House, Pensilva PL14 5NF - something for everyone with a wide range of porcelain, glass, collectables, stamps, postcards, jewellery & furniture. With disabled access & refreshments available. Parking, admission 50p More info: 01579 383005 or 07977 908486
Sun 30th. May	Tavistock Garden Festival Spring into summer with a visit to Tavistock Garden Festival 2010 For the 6th year, the Pannier Market plays host to a variety of South West plantsmen, all offering the best range of quality plants to tempt you plus a wealth of horticultural wisdom. Whatever your planting passions are, there will certainly be a plant or few to suit your own style garden or pocket! Open 10.00am until 4.00pm FREE ADMISSION Contact Tavistock Town Council www.tavistock.gov.uk Tel 01822 613529 Tavistock Pannier Market, Tavistock Devon PL19 0AU

June	for a printable version of June events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
throughout June	Ranger Events at Deerpark Forest, Herodsfoot PL14 4QY Daily events from April - Nov 1st: The Great Deerpark Duck Race; Archery; Amazing Animals; Forest Survival; Duskwatch; Night Vision; Young Explorers; Rove with the Ranger. .....more details
	Boconnoc Gardens The gardens at Boconnoc will be open Sunday Afternoons 2:00pm - 5:00pm throughout spring. The Boconnoc Estate is just off the A390 between Liskeard and Lostwithiel. Further Information from Boconnoc Estate Office - 01208 872507.See www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/ for this and other events at Bocconoc.
Thu 10th - Sat 12th June	The Royal Cornwall Show Wadebridge For three days each year the showground at Wadebridge is transformed into a living town, bustling with life, energy, agriculture, entertainment and trade. Well over 110,000 people visit the show each year so the showground has to be able to cope. That’s why the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association continually invests in new and improved facilities. The biggest and the best. The place to be seen! More details coming soon or see http://www.royalcornwallshow.org/ for the latest
Fri 4th June 6.45pm	Tree trail @ Mount Edgcumbe Come to Mount Edgcumbe and take a walk through the gardens with our experienced guide on the tree trail. Learn to identify various trees and gain an insight into the unusual as you explore the new and historical specimens around the grounds for only £4 per person. Meet at Maker car park at 6.45pm, remember to wear sturdy walking shoes and bring along an outdoor coat just in case for this two hour expedition. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Saturday 5th June 8pm	FROM THE CITY and FROM THE PLOUGH @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns (Reading Male Voice Choir meets Loveny Male Voice Choir). LOVENY takes its name from the river which flows through St.Neot, on the edge of Bodmin Moor. Its 45 choristers come from E.Cornwall and W. Devon. READING, a University Town, finds recruiting easier and distance to practise shorter. Well known and highly respected in their home County their 75+ members are widely travelled. In Dusseldorf in 2007, and Innsbruck in 2009 their trophy cabinet reflects their achievements. Tickets Adults £10 Concs £7.50 info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com
Sun 6th June 10.30am to 3.30pm	3D for felt workshop @ Mount Edgcumbe Using the wet felt and needle felting methods, produce exciting vessels and 3D art pieces. Experiment with carders to mix your personal palette. The day will start at 10.30am and run until 3.30pm and costs £30 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 6th June early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Mon 7th June 2pm-3pm	Piano recital @ Mount Edgcumbe Join our resident pianist for a pleasant interlude to your day with music in the Drawing Room at Mount Edgcumbe from 2pm to 3pm. The recital is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Friday 11th Jun Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Piccadilly (PG) A very welcome return for wonderful Cornish five-piece band Wurlitza who went down a storm when they last came to Looe Film Society. This time their live music accompanies a silent murder mystery drama based in a 1920s London nightclub, the Piccadilly. A unique night out; watch the film and appreciate the music. Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sat 12th June 9.45am to 4pm	Introduction to painting @ Mount Edgcumbe This is a fantastic opportunity to work with local artist Louise Courtnell to capture some of Cornwall’s most beautiful landscape in watercolours, oils or acrylics. Louise will work with you throughout the day giving advice, tips on your use of materials and hints on the painting techniques that have made her such a popular artist. Meeting at Barn Pool picnic area at 9.45am for a 10am start, the course will run until 4pm and costs £20 per person. You should bring all your own equipment for your class. A light picnic lunch will be provided during the day. Places are strictly limited. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sun 13th June early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Thu 17th June 11.30am to 12.30pm	Childrens story time @ Mount Edgcumbe Join us for story time with our resident story teller Patrick. Children will be fascinated by his tall tales of days gone by. Space is limited as the story time will be in the Drawing Room between 11.30am and 12.30pm, so book now to avoid disappointment. Story time is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House, suitable for children aged two to six but we ask no more than three three children per adult. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 19th June 10am to 3pm	Family bushcraft day @ Mount Edgcumbe Enjoy a family adventure with our experienced rangers learning all about the great outdoors. Learn how to build a shelter, light a fire without matches and even forage for food! All children must be accompanied by an adult with no more than two children per adult. Tickets are one adult + one child - £10, one adult + two children - £13. Meet at the Penlee Battery car park at 10am wearing suitable clothing and footwear, you should bring a packed lunch and drink with you. The day will run until 3pm. There are limited spaces on this event, so please book early to avoid disappointment. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
19th - 27th June	Polperro Arts Festival An annual event with celebrations and activities throughout the week including music, art, drama, morris dancing and more! Live music of all genres daytime and eve, inside and out! Street theatre and entertainment. Parades. Morris Dancers. Arts and Crafts Drama, Poetry. Children’s entertainment. Coastal walks. Treasure hunt. Polperro's Got Talent. Schools Day. For full details visit http://www.polperrofestivalsandlights.co.uk/
Sun 20th June early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Sun 20th - Sat 26th June	Liskeard Carnival Week A week of events in and around Liskeard with traditional floral dance and carnival procession on Saturday see press for details. 01579 342604
Mon 21st June 2pm-3pm	Piano recital @ Mount Edgcumbe Join our resident pianist for a pleasant interlude to your day with music in the Drawing Room at Mount Edgcumbe from 2pm to 3pm. The recital is free entry on production of a valid ticket to the House. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Tue 22nd June	Kit Hill Midsummer Bonfire The annual gathering on Kit Hill celebrating Midsummer, with verses in Cornish and English before the fire is lit as the sun sets. Wear warm clothes and bring a torch. Kit Hill Summit. This is a free event. Lighting up at 10.00 pm – arrive earlier for some surprises. For more information call: 01579 370030
Wed 23rd 1.30pm	Garden tour @ Mount Edgcumbe Enjoy the delights of the formal gardens here at Mount Edgcumbe with a guided tour by one of our experienced staff. Learn how the gardens were originally created, and who designed them, where the fascinating shell seat came from and who influenced the overall design here at Mount Edgcumbe. With an amazing variety of rare and unusual plants to see on the tour, your day will be full of surprises! Meeting at Cremyll Gates at 1.30pm, the event will last approx. two hours and costs £3 per person. More info: http://www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk/
Sat 26th June	The Eden Sessions - top bands @ The Eden Project, June, July, August Jack Johnson will play the Eden Sessions on Saturday 26 June Jack Johnson is the first confirmed Eden Session headliner for 2010. 2009 saw Kasabian, Oasis, Florence and the Machine, Razorlight, The Maccabees, Paul Weller, The Kooks and Ladyhawke - so don't miss out in 2010. You can buy your tickets online from the Eden Sessions website or by calling the Box Office on 01726 811972.
Sun 27th June early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/

July	for a printable version of July events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
	The Eden Sessions - top bands @ The Eden Project, July - August www.edenproject.com/sessions/
every Tuesday	Looe Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate Captain in the Indian Ocean.
Sun 4th Jul early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
tba	Gribbin Daymark Open Days Gribbin Head, Fowey - this 84ft tower will be open so visitors can take in the magnificent views from the top of this prominent coastal landmark. Cost 50p 01208 264211
Friday 9th Jul Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Bright Star (PG) A beautifully filmed portrayal of poet John Keats doomed love affair with seamstress Fanny Brawne, which is opposed by Fanny's mother and Keats' friend. The film moves from 19th-century Hampstead Heath to Italy, where Keats battles illness. Intelligence, subtlety and elegance Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sat 10th Jul	Liskeard & District Agricultural Show - Merrymeet, Liskeard The Liskeard Show is one of the biggest in the South West, and has always had a wide selection of high quality entries in the large animal classes, and you can see smaller animals, cavies, donkeys, poultry, fruit and vegetables, and flowers, as well: or better still, come and compete! Displays of livestock and country crafts, with trade stands, local food tent and main ring entertainment. Hot and cold snacks available throughout the day. Competitions including show jumping, dog show etc something for everyone whether town or country. Details 01579 343125 www.liskeardshow.org/
10th 11th Jul	Looe Festival by the Sea The town of Looe welcomes you the the fifth Looe Festival of the Sea. The theme has always been about Looe's considerable links to the sea and this year is no exception! The event is very much a home grown celebration of all things Cornish. All the entertainment and events have been organised by over 60 local groups and organisations all proud to show the best of Looe. Local history, culture and traditions \| Food, drink and local produce \| Music, dance & entertainment \| Fishing, boating and sailing. visit http://www.looefestivals.org/ for more info
Sat 10 Jul 7:30pm - 9:15pm	An evening of music at Looe Lifeboat Station Looe Valley Singers and guests will be presenting a concert of varied popular and traditional music. All proceeds are in aid of RNLI. Tickets £4 at the door. www.looevalleysingers.org.uk
Sun 11th Jul early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Mon 12th Jul	Stithians Show 2010 Stithians Show is one of the largest and oldest one day shows in the country. Established in 1834, it has been held continuously since then (except for three years during the first world war, and five years during the second and 2001 due to foot & mouth concerns). It is held annually in July and the attendance is in excess of 20,000 people each year. The main attractions at Stithians Show are the thirteen 'Sections', where people exhibit and compete in a large variety of different activities. See www.stithiansshow.org.uk for more information:
Sun 18th Jul early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
19th - 20th Jul	Saltash Regatta & Waterside Festival Gig Racing - Continental Market - Bands - Parade - Sailing - Childrens Entertainers - Red Barrows - Morris Dancers - Flashboat Racing - Demonstrations - Grand Draw - Canoeing - Steam Train - Bouncy Castle - Hog Roast - Pageant - Samba Band - Belly Dancers - Plymouth Fireboat - Punch and Judy - and more More info www.saltashregatta.co.uk/
23rd - 25th Jul	Port Eliot Festival - St Germans One of the UK’s most original, magical, bohemian, bookish, colourful, musical and comic festivals returns to tempt you with a new adventure in 2010… Pitch your tent in the stunning fairytale grounds of the ancient Port Eliot estate in Cornwall, cast aside all inhibition and explore! For further details see www.porteliotfestival.com
Fri Sat & Sun 23rd 24th 25th Jul	Boconnoc Steam Fair - Liskeard Steam & Vintage Club A 3 day event spread over 40 acres of beautiful Boconnoc Estate, Nr Liskeard. A thousand vintage mechanical exhibits. Free day-long trailer rides hauled by steam engines, free car parking. Model and Craft marquees. Trade Stands, traditional fun fair, beer tent and many other attractions. Boconnoc House also open for viewing. Opportunities to ride on steam engines, visit the lake and see a steam boat, traditional fun fair, beer tent and many many more attractions. There is something for all the family to enjoy a memorable day out in the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc Estate. Sunday morning service in the private Boconnoc Church. Information from Boconnoc Estate Office, Boconnoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0RG Telephone: 01208 872507 Facsimile: 01208 873836 www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/events.html or Liskeard Steam & Vintage Club www.lsvc.org
Saturday 24th July 8pm	UK BEACH BOYS @ The Rum Store Carnglaze Caverns Not only the finest Beach Boys tribute band in the UK, but also the only Beach Boys tribute band to have appeared with THE Beach Boys! They wowed us last year & we booked them straight away for you for this year! What a brilliant way to start the summer holidays.... Tickets £15.00 info@carnglaze.com www.carnglaze.com
25th Jul	Totnes & District Agricultural Show Yes, we know it's in Devon - but it's a great value day out for ALL the family, young or old, there’s lots to see and do! So don’t miss it. See http://www.totnesshow.com/ for more information.
Wed 28th Jul	Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose Air Day The Culdrose Air Day is always a highlight of the aviation year in one of Europe’s largest Naval Air Stations. Cornwall’s largest one-day event, Air Day at RNAS Culdrose nr Helston features a five hour flying display and has attracted aircraft from twenty countries. With plenty to see and do with naval and other interesting exhibitions. A fun day for all the family. Details on 01209 614000
Sun 25th Jul early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Sun 25th - Sat 31st Jul	Looe Carnival Week The Looe Carnival is the highlight of the Looe Lion’s event calendar with a week of events that cater for the interests of all ages & interests. List of events for the week but these can change see press for details. Main procession Sat 31st July.

August	for a printable version of August events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
	The Eden Sessions - top bands @ The Eden Project, July - August www.edenproject.com/sessions/
Sun 1st early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
tba	Mt Edgcumbe Classic & American Car Show & Summer fayre This popular event, now in its 14th year is back again. With vintage, classic and American cars there's something for everyone.
Sun 8th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
10th & 11th	14th Annual British Fireworks Championships Finals - Plymouth Hoe / Plymouth Sound 9:30pm The 14th British Firework Championships will take place in Plymouth on Tuesday and Wednesday 10th & 11th August 2010. Once again, six of the best UK firework display companies will compete in the hope of becoming the British Firework Champions for 2010. Reaction Fireworks are assured of a place in this year’s finals, having won the Scottish Firework Championships at Strathclyde Park, near Glasgow, on 29th November 2009. The best place to view the displays is from Plymouth Hoe where a fairground, catering units and live music will also be available. For further information please visit the British Firework Championships website. www.britishfireworks.co.uk/
Friday 13th Aug Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - An Education (12A) Based on Lynn Barber's best selling memoir and adapted for film by Nick Hornby. The coming-of-age story of Jenny, a teenager growing up in 1960s London. She is earnestly cramming for her Oxbridge exams when she embarks on a relationship with an older man, David. He introduces Jenny to a sophisticated new world, but there are some tough lessons coming her way. Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sun 15th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
15th - 21st	Fowey Royal Regatta & Carnival Week The Fowey Royal Regatta is hailed by many as one of the best local regattas in the country and is usually held over the third full week of August. Along with daily sailing races there are a number of other themed events mixed into the week including a midweek Carnival, Red Arrows display and ending with a spectacular Firework display over the harbour. If you have any queries regarding the sailing events of the Regatta please contact the Royal Fowey Yacht Club by calling (01726) 832245 or see: http://www.foweyroyalregatta.co.uk/
Sun 22nd early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Sat 28th -Mon 30th	The Morval Vintage Steam Rally The Morval Vintage Steam Rally will again take place at Bray Farm, Nomansland, Looe, Cornwall on August Bank Holiday weekend. Gates Open 10:00am each day. Free Parking. Rally 11am - 6pm each day. Admission: Adults £3.00 OAP £2.00 Children £1.00 Under 7s Free For details see: http://www.morval-vintage-rally.co.uk/
Sun 29th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Mon 30th	Polruan Regatta Day The day will include sailing race, Crowning of the Carnival Queen and Attendants, carnival, disco and much more. Centred on the Old Coal Wharf and Quay Polruan, (some events in Village Hall, if wet). For further details contact Lynn Bartlett (Chairman) on 01726 870536

Sept	for a printable version of September events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
throughout Sept	Ranger Events at Deerpark Forest, Herodsfoot PL14 4QY Daily events from April - Nov 1st : The Great Deerpark Duck Race; Archery; Amazing Animals; Forest Survival; Duskwatch; Night Vision; Young Explorers; Rove with the Ranger. .....more details
Sat 4th	the Annual Cornish Open Gorsedh - in St Ives http://www.gorsethkernow.org.uk/english/events.htm
Sun 5th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
tba	South East Cornwall Walking Festival Formerly known as the Looe Valley Walking Festival and now in its ninth year, South East Cornwall once again invites you to explore its wonderful countryside in the hands of some expert guides. Over five days there is a choice of six walks varying in length from a short 'Wind in the Willows' inspired walk to the festival favourite Liskeard to Looe 11 mile ramble. more details
Friday 10th Sep Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt.	Looe Film Society - Cinema by the Sea - Conversations with my Gardener (12A) Daniel Auteil plays a successful Parisian artist in the throes of a mid-life crisis: his wife is leaving him and he is alienated from his daughter. He escapes to the rural home where he grew up, where the garden has become an overgrown wilderness. He advertises for a gardener and is reunited with Leo, an old school mate. The two men rekindle their friendship and help to change each other's lives. Gentle and enchanting. In French with English subtitles. Shown at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET using the latest digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 Call 0845 868 1021 - 24hr booking & information line visit www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE
Sun 12th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
Sun 19th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/
tba	Cornwall Food and Drink Festival Lemon Quay, Truro. The Cornwall Food and Drink Festival is the largest event anywhere dedicated to Cornish food and drink and it’s held on Lemon Quay, Truro. As usual the festival will be jam-packed with local producers selling everything from local meat and veg to homemade bread and preserves. www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com/
tba	Dobwalls Annual Beer Festival In the garden of the Highwayman, Dobwalls, Liskeard (just off the new A38 Dobwalls bypass) Up to a dozen real ales from Cornwall and Devon will be available. Ticket £5 in advance (£6 on the day) includes entry, a souvenir glass and programme with tasting notes. Real Ale, Food and Live Music - see the website for more details http://www.dobwallsbeerfestival.co.uk/ Profits go towards the refurbishment of Dobwalls Memorial Hall - registered charity No: 5806777
tba	Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale Polperro Village Hall 10am – 5pm – organised by Looe Arts & Craft Society with exhibitions and sale of paintings and craftwork by local people. Entry by donation. Details on 01822 832971 or 07805 627261
Sun 26th early	Looe Lions Car Boot Sale @ West Wayland The Looe Lions Car Boot Sale takes place every Sunday morning (subject to weather conditions) throughout the summer months (June to September) mid way between Looe & Polperro at West Wayland next to the camping and caravaning holiday camp. The official open hours are 08:00 to 12:00 although many regular sellers arrive from 06:30. The location is rural with extensive sea views adding to the enjoyment of the occasion. More info: http://www.looelions.co.uk/carboot/

October	for a printable version of October events - click here
Foodie places to visit plus Farmers & Country Markets - .. Click for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
tbc	Boscastle Food, Arts and Crafts Festival A menu of delicious treats is ready to be served in Boscastle when the small village lets out a burst of flavour for two days as it celebrates the best of food, arts and crafts in North Cornwall. See a cavalcade of celebrity and local chefs turning up the heat in the demonstration kitchen, sample the delights of the local produce stalls offering a real plough to plate experience, and see the unique arts, crafts and culture of North Cornwall. www.visitboscastle.com


tbc	Callington Honey Fair On the first Wednesday in October, the Honey Fair boasts street traders, entertainers and exhibitors from far afield. This established tradition was revived in 1978 and is now run by Callington Lions Club. Attractions usually include street and charity stalls, a shop window competition and a visiting Fun Fair.
10th	Eden Project Marathon (also half marathon and fun run) www.edenproject.com
14th - 17th	Falmouth Oyster Festival Celebrating the start of the oyster dredging season and the diversity of Cornish seafood this festival gets bigger and better every year with lively markets, entertainment, chef’s challenges and cookery demos. www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk
tbc	The Eden Project Harvest Festival Our quarterly seasonal foodie celebrations with live music are fast becoming renowned as a really great night out.
Wed 13th	Tavistock Goosey Fair Tavistock plays host to an annual fair dating back to the 12th Century. Farmers brought their geese for sale, and drove them through the streets to the Market. Although this practice has virtually stopped, it is still possible to obtain goose lunches at the various restaurants and cafes in the town on that day. The fair attracts market traders and showmen from all over the Country. Stalls and side-shows are set up in the centre of the Town, and the adjacent roads are filed with over 200 traders. Information: 01822 617232
tbc	Halloweden @ The Eden Project No tricks just treats at Eden this October half-term! Our magical ice rink returns with a spooky theme and kids will love the Wishcraft tent where they will find Perfectly Positive Potions, Secretly Special Spells, meet real live owls, pumpkin carving demonstrations and face painting.
Oct 2010 - Feb 2011	Ice skating @ The Eden Project The magical ice rink returns just in time for half-term. The ice rink stays open through winter up until February half-term.
30th tbc	Beast Burning at Colliford Lake Halloween Spectacular - a magnificent fire show and burning of a giant wooden sculpture of the infamous Beast of Bodmin, hand-crafted by local sculptor Robert Bradford. Plus live music and ` more entertainment. Visit the Colliford Lake website

November	for a printable version of November events - click here
Order your Christmas Festive Cornish Food Hampers - for delivery throughout the UK.
tba	Halloweden @ The Eden Project No tricks just treats at Eden this October half-term! Our magical ice rink returns with a spooky theme and kids will love the Wishcraft tent where they will find Perfectly Positive Potions, Secretly Special Spells, meet real live owls, pumpkin carving demonstrations and face painting.
tba	Ice skating @ The Eden Project The magical ice rink returns just in time for half-term. The ice rink stays open through winter up until February half-term.
tba	Half-price admission for locals @ The Eden Project November we're offering our local friends half price admission. Just bring proof of residence in Devon or Cornwall and some photo ID. Don't forget - your admission ticket can also bring free entry for a whole year!
	THE FIREWORKS!!! dates tbc Many events throughout SE Cornwall around the 5th November Including: Polperro: A fantastic traditional display over the harbour. http://www.events.polperro.org/index.html Liskeard: Rugby Training Field, Trevecca Fowey: Fowey Hall Hotel Firework display & bonfire Plymouth Hoe: Bonfire night with food stalls fairground rides and of course fireworks. Looe:Tencreek Holiday Park , refreshments available.
	WHIZZ BANG BOOGIE with THE KING EARL BOOGIE BAND At The Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns , St Neot. Tickets adults £10.00 Children £5.00 Concert starts at 6.45pm and then all outside for the fantastic Fireworks at 7.30pm before dashing back into the Rum Store to Boogie the night away. See http://www.carnglaze.com
tba	TASTE Southeast Cornwall Festival of Food and Drink Local food inspires a lot of passion and commitment here, which we’re keen to share in ways that are fun, interesting, and – best of all – delicious! Visit….. www.taste-southeastcornwall.co.uk for full details. Events include: lunch & pamper days at Barclay House festival menus at participating venues * Trawlers on the Quay Saturday deli* stay and dine gournet weekend breaks* food mystery tours* cider tasting at Cornish Orchards* barista training at Purely Cornish farmshop* pudding and pie night at Blue Plate* Cornish tapas night at Trawlers* and much more!!!



tbc	CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS @ PENCARROW HOUSE Many stalls from gifts to mouthwatering delights from Cornish producers. See the website for more about Pencarrow House and Gardens www.pencarrow.co.uk/ Pencarrow, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 3AG Tel/Fax: (01208) 841369 Email: info@pencarrow.co.uk Exhibitors please contact Jenni Milne 01208 812984

December	for a printable version of December events - click here
Order your Christmas Festive Cornish Food Hampers - for delivery throughout the UK.
	Ice skating @ The Eden Project The magical ice rink returns just in time for half-term. The ice rink stays open through winter up until February half-term. Through the 'Time of Gifts' at Eden, you can also enjoy music, festive food, lantern processions, a Christmas market and much more
	Pencarrow House CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS Carols & traditional music for a Cornish Christmas More details to follow
	Looe Christmas Lights & Santa's Arrival 6.30pm Santa arrives West Looe Quay. Music, refreshments, procession to Grotto in Guildhall (around East Looe). Carols in Rose Garden - chestnuts - refreshments - entertainment in pubs (as publicised by establishments), Christmas Lights switched on. Also late shopping night
	Xmas Lights Switch On - Big Green Polperro Market stalls from 2pm Switch on at 6pm. Carols - Tombola - Novelties - Mince Pies - Mulled Wine and of course Father Christmas.
	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.
	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
	Start the magic of Christmas with a ‘Santa Special’ STEAM TRAIN RIDE at the Bodmin and Wenford Railway Trains depart from Bodmin General on the following dates: TBC Booking Essential!! For more details see: www.bodminandwenfordrailway.co.uk/santa/index.html
	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.
	Looe’s Torchlight Procession & Carol Service Approx 6.30pm - This years procession will set off from 4 points around Looe; West Looe Square, Millpool, The Globe and the Town Beach. Each will be accompanied by a band and will gather in the Rose Garden area in East Looe for Carols.

31st !	New 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!

January	for a printable version of January events - click here
	Ice skating @ The Eden Project Where else but the Eden Project can you take the surreal stroll from the romantic winter chill of a skating rink to the sensuous subtropical warmth of the rainforest? The ice rink stays open through winter up until February half-term.