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June |
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June events - click here |
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Foodie places to
visit plus Farmers & Country
Markets - ..
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for details of Shops, Food Producers, Farmers & Country Markets
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every Sunday |
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/ |
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Gribbin
Daymark Open Days
Visible from land and sea, Gribbin Head is Fowey's sentinel. It is a
striking landmark due to its red and white daymark tower. The daymark
has sat upon the Gribbin since 1832, providing a navigational aid to
mariners. Not far from here is Polridmouth, a lovely cove with two sandy
beaches which come together at low tide. 11am - 5pm Gates open: 11am
Last admission time: 4.45pm. Adult £0.50 (Non- National Trust members)
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3 June |
Plymouth
Half Marathon
City Centre start, finishing on The Hoe
www.plymouthhalfmarathon.co.uk/
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Tues 5 June |
Queens Jubilee
Watch this space for local
celebrations |
Weds 6 June
12.30pm to 2pm |
Mount Edgcumbe - Seashore
Explorer
Join the rangers to explore the creatures of
the deep, and not so deep here at Mount Edgcumbe. Starting at 12.30pm
the event will run across low tide until 2pm. Explore the huge amount of
sea life that lives above and below the low water mark. The footing will
be slippery so appropriate footwear and wet weather gear is a must for
this event. Tickets cost £4 per child (all children must be accompanied
by an adult - maximum 3 children per adult). |
Thurs 7 June
11.30am to 12.30pm |
Mount Edgcumbe
- History and Heritage of
the Earls Garden
Discover all about the beautiful Earls Garden here at Mount Edgcumbe and
what’s hidden away in all the nooks and crannies. Starting at 11.30am
the talk will last approximately 1 hour. Tickets cost £5 per person and
should be booked in advance. Tickets also include entry to the House
after the talk. |
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7,8,9 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 |
Sat 9 June
10am to 3pm |
Mount Edgcumbe
- Family Bushcraft Day
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 2
children per adult.
Tickets cost £11 per adult and £7 per child. Meet at Penlee Battery car
park at 10am wearing suitable clothing and footwear, you should bring a
packed lunch and drink with you.
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Sat 9 June
8pm |
Carnglaze Caverns - And
Finally - Phil Collins
www.carnglaze.com |
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Sun 10 June 10am to 1pm |
Mount Edgcumbe - From Rags
to Riches - Introductory Workshop
Come and learn the age old craft of creating
beautiful textiles for the home using rag rugging techniques. This is
the time to make use of all those lovely bits of fabric and clothing
that you no longer really need but can’t bear to part with.
All materials provided...please bring any special fabric scraps and
fabric scissors if you have them….if not, don’t worry...plenty to share!
Cost £15 per person. |
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16, 17 June |
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/ |
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17 June |
 Open
Farm Sunday - Discover the life on Britain's Farms
Open Farm Sunday is an annual event that gives everyone the chance to
meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside.
Local participants:
Markwell Farm
near Landrake just of A38 Find your nearest participating farm here:
http://www.farmsunday.org/ofs/visit/findfarm.eb |
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16 - 23 June |
Polperro
Arts Festival
Location - Big Green, Polperro, Cornwall. PL13
A week-long free event comprising of live music, arts, crafts, street
entertainment and fun for all the family plus much much more. We're a
community event run by volunteers and we're in our 16th year. Please
come and support us and have a fantastic time in the process.
For full details visit
http://www.polperrofestivalsandlights.co.uk/ |
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23 June |
Midsummer Bonfire
organised by Liskeard Old Cornwall Society.
Details tbc
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23 – 24 June |
Looe
Food Festival
New this year! a weekend of great local
produce. |
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30 June |
Trelawny Day, Pelynt |
30 June
10.30am to 12.30pm |
Mount Edgcumbe - Dowsing
for Beginners
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 10.30 the walk will last
for approximately 2 hours - don’t forget to bring you wire coat hangers!
Cost £4 per person.
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