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May |
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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... |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Mon 3rd May
2pm-3pm
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 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
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Sat 8th May
10am - 1pm |
Table Top Sale @ Tywardreath Village Hall, Church Street ,Tywardreath.
A fund raising event for the complete refurbishment of the Tywardreath
Village Hall, formally known as St Andrew's Hall. Come and browse the
various stalls you are bound to find something of interest, there is no
entry charge. Refreshments, raffle, free entry. Everyone is
welcome. All enquiries to Joan Cutler 01726 815602. |
Sat 8th May
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 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/ |
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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
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Sat 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
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Sat 8th May
9.45am to 10am
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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
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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/ |
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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. |
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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. |
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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/ |
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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/ |
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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
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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
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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/ |
Thu 27th May
7.30pm |
 Bugle
Silver Band @ St Andrews Parish Church ,Tywardreath.
Bugle Silver band will be giving a concert in aid of the Tywardreath
Village Hall Regeneration fund, final details will be announced later.
All enquiries to Joan Cutler 01726 815602. |
Sat 29th May
8.00pm
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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/ |
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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 |
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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 |
