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June |
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June events - click here |
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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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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! |
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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5th-7th |
 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 7 Jun
6 - 11pm |
Down by The Riverside
Jazz Picnic at Morwellham Quay, Nr Tavistock
With 6 jazz bands playing at 5 different venues on the quayside during
the evening - featuring the Rod Chambes Louisiana Joymakers, Neil Maya
Quartet & The Ivybridge Community College Jazz Band, Jelly Roll Trio,
Great Western Jazz Company and The Half Quartet. With bars and
refreshments. Tickets in advance before 28th May £10. From 28th May and
on the door £12. Tickets available from Tavistock, Okehampton and
Plymouth Tourist Information Offices. For further information and
tickets contact Morwellham Quay 01822 832766 or Plymouth Jazz Club 01752
721179
www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk |
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7th - 13th June |
 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. |
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Thu 12 Jun (also Thu 26 Jun) 10am |
Creeks By Canoe
Meet at Whitecross Village Hall car park Nr Bodinnick PL23 1NF (SX 138
527) The National Trust and Adventure Cornwall offer you the unique
experience of exploring N.T. property on the beautiful Fowey Estuary.
Light and stable Canadian canoes have plenty of space, paddled with a
single blade. Full instructions and equipment provided. No previous
experience necessary although you must be physically fit. Cost adults
£25, children £20 booking is essential on 01208 265211 or
jane.davey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Will take approx 4hrs |
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Sat 14 Jun 10.30am |
Walk to Rough Tor
Meet National Trust Car Park Camelford side of Tor (map 200 ref 819 138)
– a guided walk to Rough Tor led by Brian Gell organised by Friends of
the Fowey Estuary. Free to members £1.50 non members details on 01726
832036 or
www.friendsofthefoweyestuary.org.uk |
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Sat 14 Jun 11am |
Butterflies & Moths
Guided Walk Saltash
Church Town Farm Community Nature Reserve Wearde Road entrance (opposite
junction to Saltash school) (SX 421 582) - walk approx. 2hrs discovering
butterflies and moths on the reserve led by John Randall. Details on
01752 846407 |
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Thu 19 Jun |
Miracle Theatre
Company in Jason
Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard – love death and sickness. Ticket
prices from £8.50 concs & group bookings available on 01579 362382. Also
contact this number for start time.
www.sterts.co.uk
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Fri 20 – Sun 22 Jun |
The 3 Wishes Faery
Fest
Colliford Lake Park, Bodmin Moor, PL14 6PZ – 3 days of music & magical
entertainment. For further information and festival ticket hotline call
01736 330201 or visit
www.3wishesfaeryfest.co.uk |
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Saty 21 Jun |
Ellingtonia
Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard - a nine-piece stunning
celebration of Duke Ellington’s extraordinary music of the 1920s, 30s &
40s. Ticket prices from £8.50 concs & group bookings available on 01579
362382. Also contact this number for start time.
www.sterts.co.uk
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Sat 21 Jun
8 – 10pm |
The Monkey Sanctuary
Concert
Rum Store, Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot PL14 6HQ the Monkey Sanctuary
Trust are once again hosting a fabulous night of entertainment. All
profits from the ticket sales go directly to the Trust
www.monkeysanctuary.org helping them protect primates in the
U.K and abroad. (interval bar &food) Tickets adults £12, children £6 can
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20th - 29th |
 Polperro
Festival 2008 - This Years Theme - Blooming Polperro
For the first time this year a Marquee will cover the whole of Big
Green. Festival starts with the Green Witch marched from the Village
Hall and thrown into the Sea. For full details visit
http://www.polperrofestivalsandlights.co.uk/ |
Sun 22 Jun
9am – 5pm |
Cornwall Summer Bear
Fair
Lostwithiel Community Centre, Liddicoat Road Lostwithiel PL22 0HE - over
40 stands of hundreds of teddies, new, old, designer and antique. Free
valuations and restoration advice. Bear making demonstrations, bear
kits, patterns, materials and accessories. Libearty (WSPA) charity stand
and much more. Details on 01503 240426 |
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Mon 23 Jun 9.45pm – 11.30pm |
Mid Summer Eve
Bonfire
Kit Hill summit (SX 375 713) - controlled parking below the summit,
disabled parking is available.. This traditional gathering on the summit
of Kit Hill marks the eve of Mid Summer with a bonfire, lit as the
sunsets. Verses are spoken in Cornish & English, and herbs & weeds are
cast into the flames by the Lady of the Flowers. Fire lit at 10pm prompt
so arrive in time to walk to the bonfire site. Please bring torch & warm
clothing children under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. Organised by
Callington Old Cornwall Society. Details on 01579 370030 |
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Thu 26 Jun 10am |
Creeks By Canoe
Meet at Whitecross Village Hall car park Nr Bodinnick PL23 1NF (SX 138
527) The National Trust and Adventure Cornwall offer you the unique
experience of exploring N.T. property on the beautiful Fowey Estuary.
Light and stable Canadian canoes have plenty of space, paddled with a
single blade. Full instructions and equipment provided. No previous
experience necessary although you must be physically fit. Cost adults
£25, children £20 booking is essential on 01208 265211 or
jane.davey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Will take approx 4hrs |
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27th - 29th |
 Looe Festival by the Sea
The town of Looe welcomes you the the fifth
Looe Festival of the Sea. The theme has always been about Looe's
considerable links to the sea and this year is no exception! The event
is very much a home grown celebration of all things Cornish. All the
entertainment and events have been organised by over 60 local groups and
organisations all proud to show the best of Looe.
Local history, culture and traditions | Food, drink and local produce |
Music, dance & entertainment | Fishing, boating and sailing. visit
http://www.looefestivals.org/ for more info |
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28th 29th Jun |
Grazing
at the Festival by the Sea
For more details of this and all
Taste SE Cornwall Foodie Events visit
www.taste-southeastcornwall.com |
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28th June - 18th July |
Art
Exhibitions at the Village Hall - Polperro:
The Springfellow
Group
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. |
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Liskeard Carnival
Week
A week of events in and around Liskeard with traditional floral dance and
carnival procession on Saturday see press for details. |
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28th 29th Jun 10am – 6pm daily |
 The
Ann Glanville Victorian Saltash Town Regatta
This is the 173rd Saltash Regatta, although there is a Saltash Sailing
Club dinghy regatta, the main focus is on rowing. For the third year,
Saltash will host the second largest gig racing venue outside the
Scillies, with the County Mixed and Vets Championship, together with
Cornish flash boat racing and the historic 1909 Prince of Wales Cup for
the Navy. There is also the hilarious fancy-dress England and Back
racing for amateur crews, and a new event – the Five Towns Challenge.
The theme of the Saturday pageant and procession this year will be Ann
Glanville (Renowned Saltash rower) and the Victorian Regatta. There will
also be a quality Craft Fair, a Continental and Cornish Market, with
lots of live bands, music, demonstrations, Wreckers Morris and childrens
entertainments. Details on 01752 842405 or
www.saltashregatta.co.uk |
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Mon 30 Jun |
Trelawny Day (Talk,
Tea, Concert)
At the Village Hall Pelynt and Pelynt Parish Church – 5pm talk with
slides on aspects if the Trelawny Family and Trelawne. 6pm tea with
pasty, cake etc. 7pm Concert with Pelynt Male Voice Choir, preceeded by
short service of celebration. Talk & tea £4 concert donations
appreciated. Details on 01503 272309 |
