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  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
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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.
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  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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 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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 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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 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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 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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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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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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 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. |
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 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. |
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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 |
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