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May |
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Farmers & Country
Markets - each month there are many Farmers & Country Markets
held around South East Cornwall - Callington, Dobwalls, Liskeard, Pensilva, Rilla Mill, St
Neot, Stoke Climsland, Torpoint...
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for details of Farmers & Country Markets
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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 Edens 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.
Whats 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 Edens 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. |
every Sunday start time:
( 10 -11am ) given on booking |
Deerpark Forest
Herodsfoot Sunday Morning Walks
wildlife : gunpowder mills : mining : forestry : plant i.d & uses :
tracks & dens childrens activities ( grown ups like these too ! eg. face
making )
adults £3 children £2. Booking essential on 01503 220370 between 9 11
am & 4 6 pm ( open 7 days )
Ranger Martin Summers welcomes calls / enquiries on 01822 841176 or
msummers5@toucansurf.com
any information / sightings welcome! |
Thu 1 May
9am 5pm |
Padstow Obby Oss Day
North Quay Padstow PL28 8AF reputed to be the oldest dance festival in
the country. The day celebrates the Celtic festival of Beltane dedicated
to the return of the Celtic sun god Bel, that causes the crops to grow
and the hours of daylight to lengthen. The town is decked with flags,
greenery and flowers. Details on 01841 533449 |
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Fri 2 May (also 9th May)8.30pm10.30pm |
The Lost World of
Lanhydrock
Lanhydrock House, Bodmin PL30 5AD a fascinating evening tour of the
wild habitats & rare bat species protected at Lanhydrock. Cost adults
£3, children £1.50 Booking is essential on 01208 265950 or
lanhydrock@nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Sat 3 May 5am |
Dawn Chorus Walk -
Kilminorth Woods
Meet at the Millpool gate of the woods led by Derek Spooner & Dave
Winter (followed by (optional) breakfast in a West Looe cafι. An
opportunity to hear and identify some of the woodland birds in full song
at the beginning of the day. Last year we identified over 30 species.
Non members £2 numbers are limited so please book with Christine on
01503 265590 or email
kilminorth@btinternet.com . No dogs please. |
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Sat 3 Sun 4 May |
Saltash May Fair
Saltsh Fore Street and surrounding area with the traditional street
market, half marathon and fun run, art exhibition and lots more,
Wreckers Morris, fun for all the family. For further details visit
www.saltashmayfair.co.uk or call 01752 846597 |
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Sat 3 Sun 4 May |
Saltash Art Fair 2008
10am 4pm Wesley Church Halls, Callington Road, Saltash artists are
invited to submit entries. For and entry form and enquiries call 07730
937846 or email jmb@mktest.com
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Sun 4 May
12noon 4.30pm |
Marine Conservation
Day @ The Monkey Sanctuary
The Monkey Sanctuary, St Martins, Looe PL13 1NZ (signposted on the B3253
at Nomansland) a special day at the Sancturay to learn all about the
wonders of the ocean as well as monkeys! Talks and workshops for all
ages with Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Admission adults £6 children 5
16yrs £3.50 concessions £4.50 under 5s free. Details on 01503 262532 or
www.monkeysanctuary.org Disabled access limited. No dogs. |
4/11/18/25 May
1 June 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
 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 5 May |
The Black Prince
Flower Boat Procession
Millbrook 10.30am 12.30pm Kingsand / Cawsand 2 4pm the festival
involves the traditional flower decorated boat the Black Prince being
ceremonially carried shoulder high through the villages by rating from
HMS Raleigh accompanied by processional dancers & musicians, Wreckers
Morris, children & villagers, many in traditional dress with red
ribbons, sashes & red flowers in their hair. Money raised goes to the
local RNLI. Details on 01752 822638 |
Mon 5 May
11am 1pm |
Exploring the Looe
Estuary
Meet at the slipway Millpool car park West Looe, (SX 253 537) up the
river and into the mud, a chance to explore the Looe estuary through
walking, scrambling & digging. Please wear suitable, waterproof and warm
clothing & sensible shoes that can get muddy. Leader Mark Camp Cost £2
and booking is essential Details on 07917 765581 |
Mon 5 May
1 - 5pm |
Lanreath May Day
Celebrations & Fair
Throughout the village of Lanreath - May Day procession with Lostwithiel
Town Band, crowning of the May King & Queen. With various stalls, pony
rides, cream teas BBQ, football penalty shoot out with Lanreath football
team, tug of war, vintage cars etc. Car boot £5 per car Village Hall.
Fun for all the family. Details 01503 220860. |
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7th - 17th |
 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! |
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7th - 17th |
Jamaica Inn by Daphne
du Maurier in the atmospheric Stable Yard at the Boconnoc Estate
As part of this year's Daphne du Maurier Festival, join the Tywardreath
Players for this production of "Jamaica Inn" in the atmospheric Stable
Yard at Boconnoc. Advance booking is essential due to limited capacity.
Undercover seating provided, bar and refreshments will be available.
Wednesday 7 May to Saturday 17 May 7:45pm Tickets £10 from 08450 940 428 |
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8th May |
The Lure of the
Picturesque: Travellers, Politicians and Placemakers
A lecture by Min Wood in Boconnoc House. As
part of this year's Daphne du Maurier Festival, Min Wood will explore
the relationship between the development of painting, the fascination of
travellers with the sublime and the way that these were brought down to
earth by the great politicians and place-makers of the 18th
century.Coffee 10:30am, Lecture 11:00am Tickets £10 from 08450 940 428 |
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Fri 9 Sun 11 |
East Cornwall Bach Choir
May Festival
7.30pm Friday St Germans Parish Church an
all Vivaldi programme of Gloria, Nulla in mundo pax sincera, Four
Seasons, Beatus Vir Tickets £12 (£9 students) available Liskeard Town
Information 01579 349148
7.30pm Saturday St Germans Parish Church Handel Coronation Anthems,
and Concerto Grosso in F major. CPE Bach Magnificat tickets as above
6pm Sunday St Germans Parish Church May Festival Choral Evensong with
the East Cornwall Bach Choir. Friday & Saturday admission £12 (students
£9) Details 01503 250450 or www.ecbc.co.uk for full programme. The Port
Eliot Estate is open to concertgoers before concerts and during
intervals, parking is available. |
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Sat 10th May 7.30pm - 9.30pm |
'All Jazzed Up' -
at Polperro Village Hall - swing jazz night at Polperro
Village Hall featuring local jazz trio, tapas food, fully licensed bar
set in Parisian 'cafe' style venue. Money raised goes to Polperro
Playgroup. Details: Helen Barlow 01503 262670 |
Sat 10 May
4.30am |
Dawn Chorus @ Mount
Edgcumbe
Meeting at Barrow Car Park awaken to the delights of the avian world
at Mt Edgcumbe. Join our expert guide to experience the amazing sounds
of dawn birdsong within the gardens of the estate. The walk is approx.
21/2 hrs and will finish off with breakfast and costs £6 per person.
Suitable footwear and clothing is a must, dont forget the binoculars.
Numbers are restricted so booking is essential on 01752 822236 |
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12th - 17th May |
Stuart House Liskeard -
Craft Fayre |
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14th 15th May |
Boconnoc
Spring Fair
Wednesday & Thursday 14 / 15 May 10:00am -
4:00pm
Further Information from Boconnoc Estate Office - 01208 872507. |
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Sat 17 Sun 18 |
2 Day Open Reef
Fishing Competition Looe
Approx. 8.30am 5pm For entry forms please contact 01503 262642 or any
other fishing trips. |
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Sun 18th May |
 Boconnoc
Endurance Ride
If you would like to ride somewhere new in beautiful surroundings, not
normally open to the public, then the Boconnoc Ride in East Cornwall is
just for you - and non-members are most welcome.
Web:
www.boconnocride.co.uk/ Further information - 01579 370680
(evenings) |
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18th-31st May |
 Art
Exhibitions at the Village Hall - Polperro:
Artists in Cornwall
Other feature exhibitions throughout the year. Plus: the Fine Things
markets will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays commencing on Wednesday
30 April and from Tuesdays 1 July to 9 October, three days a week.
For further information please contact the Warden , Mrs Tina Winterson,
on 01503 272887. |
4/11/18/25 May
1 June 2:00pm - 5:00pm |
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. |
Monday 19th
Doors open at 7pm. Film starts at 7.30pm prompt. |
 The
Golden Door Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg & Vincenzo Amato
Selected as Best film at Venice Film Festival. This is the story of a
family of Sicilian farmers at the start of the 20th century who leave
behind their primitive home in search of the American Dream. This film
reminds us of the forces that drive people to leave the security of
their homes to migrate to foreign lands and the challenges they face
there. A masterpiece of concept, writing, directing, acting and
cinematography, this film will linger long in your mind.
Shown at Looe Primary School, Hay Lane, Barbican, LOOE using the latest
digital technology. Easy parking. Refreshments. You dont need to be a
member to see a film with us, phone 0845 868 1021 to book guest tickets
(£5). For more information: phone 0845 868 1021 (a local rate call),
visit
www.looefilmsociety.org.uk or write to PO Box 35 LOOE |
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Mon 19th - Sat 24th May |
Stuart House Liskeard - Art
Exhibition |
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Wed 21 May 6pm |
Coastal Wild Flower
Walk Lantic Bay
Meet at National Trust car park (SX 149 513) south east of Lanteglos
Church an evening walk with our wildflower expert Ian Bennalick to see
a varied flora on beautiful Cornish coastline with shingle beach. Should
see Maidenhair Fern, Sea Kale and early spring flowers. Please bring
suitable footwear as path is steep in places |
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Sun 25 May |
Smallholders Country
Fayre And Farmers Market
Pencarrow House & Gardens, Washaway, Bodmin with produce, plants,
skills and crafts from the rural countryside. Brass band, dog show and
dog agility, sheep shearing. Farming, forestry, food and fishing. Games
and fun for the children. No outside caterers all local cooks and
produce. Come along and have a picnic. Details on 01840 250586 |
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Wed 28 May |
Unveiling of the
Bronze Statue Of Nelson the Seal - Looe Harbour
Approx 12noon Outside RNLI Station, Looe - by Sir Robin-Knox-Johnston.
For further details contact 01503 220333. |
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Thu 29 May |
St Georges Island Sea
Birds
10am 12.30pm meet 9.45am outside the Life Boat Station, East Looe
seafront. Boat to leave 10am prompt a talk and walk by a seabird
expert on the wonderful and diverse bird life that lives and visits Looe
Island. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, bring food & drink
as this is not available on the island. Leader Gary Lewis Costs £7.50
(£5 boat trip £2.50 landing fee) booking is essential on 07917 765581.
Trip may be cancelled due to weather conditions. |
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Thu 29 May |
Oak Apple Day
Raising Of The Oak Branch
6 8 pm St Neot Church PL14 6NG traditional ceremony to commemorate
King Charles when the old oak branch is lowered & a new branch raised to
Church Tower. Followed by a pasty & pavlova supper in Vicarage Gardens.
Event is free but charges for food etc. Disabled access. Details on
01579 321603 |
