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August |
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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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The Eden Sessions - top
bands @ The Eden Project, July - August
www.edenproject.com/sessions/ |
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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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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. |
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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 |
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12 – 17 August |
Looe - GP14 World Sailing Championships
Forget the Olympics, enjoy world class sailing here in Looe. |
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14 - 15 August |
Annual British
Fireworks Championships Finals - Plymouth Hoe / Plymouth Sound 9:30pm
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. |
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17 - 19 August |
Plymouth
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 |
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19 - 25 August |
 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/ |
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25 - 27 August |
 The
Morval Vintage Steam Rally
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 Drawn
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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 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 |
