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  The Eden Sessions - top bands @ The Eden Project, July - August  www.edenproject.com/sessions/
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/
  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)
29 July - 4 Aug Looe Carnival Week Saturday July 29th - August 4th
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 or http://www.looefestivals.org/ for details.
5 August Mt Edgcumbe Classic & American Car Show & Summer fayre
This annual event provides something for all the family. In the Fayre Field there are numerous stalls, many of which raise money for local and national charities. There is a wide range of entertainment for children, performances by three local bands, food outlets and a large area for Car Boot Sales.
In the Car Show field are typically over 500 classic, veteran, vintage and American vehicles on display, a beer tent and more food outlets.
ENTRY TO THE EVENT IS FREE. From Plymouth, passenger ferries run from Stonehouse and the Barbican and special ferries run from Saltash. Car parking is charged at £5.00 per car. More details... http://www.friends-of-mount-edgcumbe.org.uk/?p=40
12 – 17 August

Looe -  GP14 World Sailing Championships
Forget the Olympics, enjoy world class sailing here in Looe.

14 - 15 August Annual British Fireworks Championships Finals - Plymouth Hoe / Plymouth Sound 9:30pmAnnual British Fireworks Championships Finals - Plymouth Hoe
The British Firework Championships will take place in Plymouth in August. Once again, six of the best UK firework display companies will compete in the hope of becoming the British Firework Champions for 2012. 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/

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Family Fun Dog Show At Duloe Recreation Ground Near Liskeard and Looe. (opp church on B3254 - Satnav PL14 4PW)
14 classes of doggy fun and competitions, stalls, refreshments, tombola, kids tent, microchipping
Dog agility (open to all). Free entry - £1 per competition. All breeds welcome.
Proceeds to The Labrador Rescue Trust.
Contact 01503 265079 or 01840 213120.
17 - 19 August Plymouth Flavour FestPlymouth Flavour Fest
Plymouth’s local produce extravaganza Flavour Fest 2012 returns for its eighth year. A major part of the Plymouth Summer Festival, Flavour Fest takes place from 17- 19 August in the city centre Piazza and is a highlight of the south west’s food and drink calendar. Running from the Big Screen to Place de Brest, Flavour Fest 2012 will have more than 100 food stalls packed with tasty offerings from fine food producers all across the south west. www.plymouth.gov.uk/flavourfest
19 - 25 August Fowey Royal Regatta & Carnival WeekFowey 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/ 
25 - 27 August Morval Vintage Steam RallyThe 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/

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Drawn to the ValleyDrawn to the Valley:
Free event in spectacular scenery, starts August Bank Holiday weekend.
Fifty four professional artists of the Tamar Valley open their doors to you. The public is welcomed into the private working space of the artist, to see the art and chat about working processes and inspirations. Work is for sale at reasonable prices, and meeting the artist will greatly enhance your experience as a buyer. Despite starting in the aftermath of the Foot and Mouth Crisis over seven years ago, this largely self-funded group is still thriving; feeding into the local creative economy.
Anywhere along the banks of the Tamar is a good centre from which to start your cultural journey. Explore the slow pleasure of hidden areas of unspoilt scenery, on both Cornwall and Devon sides of the river, from Launceston down to the Rame Peninsula. Stop for a pasty or cream tea en route. It is free to browse for as long as you like and take your time to choose painters, ceramicists, jewellers and many other skilled practitioners; www.drawntothevalley.co.uk
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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

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