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July |
for a printable version of
July 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...
Click
for details of Farmers & Country Markets
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The Eden Sessions - top
bands @ The Eden Project, July - August |
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every Tuesday |
 Looe
Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday - 10 July - 28 August
Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert
Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate
Captain in the Indian Ocean. |
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! |
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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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Tue 1 Jul |
Much Ado About
Nothing Open Air Theatre Boconnoc
Gates open @ 6pm for 7pm start – Boconnoc Gardens (signed off A390 at
Middle Taphouse) – picnic in the garden before the theatre. Proceeds in
aid of Red Cross. Tickets £12 on gate or office. Call 01208 872507 for
details. |
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1st July |
Much Ado About
Nothing at Boconnoc House
Open air theatre in aid of the Red Cross. The Boconnoc Estate is just off
the A390 between Liskeard and Lostwithiel.
Further Information - 01872 267951. |
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Wed 2 Jul |
Polperro Fisherman’s
Choir
8pm Polperro Quay if wet in Polperro Methodist Church – open air
concert, proceeds to British Heart Foundation |
Wed 2 – Fri4 Jul
9am – 5pm. |
Looe Shark Angling
Festival
For further details or this event or any other fishing trips contact
01503 262642. Organised by the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain
www.sharkanglingclubofgreatbritain.org.uk |
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Sat 5 Jul |
Lerryn Village Family
Night
6.30pm start on Lerryn Village Green – a village night for all the
family with stalls, BBQ, magician, band, disco, and bar. Details on
01208 872999 |
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Sat 5 – Sun 6 Jul 10am – 5pm daily |
Crystals & Crafts
Show
Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, PL14 6HQ -Yes folks it’s our annual Summer
Crystals & Crafts Show with our own resident mineralogist and dealers
from all around Britain with stalls filled with fantastic specimens from
all over the world. The best Cornish Crafts from all over Cornwall
selling everything from Alpaca scarves to Zulu Drums! Hot Food in the
garden & cold beer in the cave! Why not go for a tour underground while
you’re here? Tickets £2 under 12 free or tour prices include entrance
into the show! (Normal tour price £6 Adults - £4 under 16's and OAP's
which include entry to the show) Details on 01579 320251 or
www.carnglaze.co.uk
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every Tuesday |
Looe
Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday - 11 July - 29 August
Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert
Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate
Captain in the Indian Ocean. |
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Thu 10 Jul |
Creeks By Canoe
10am 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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Fri 11 & Sat 12 Jul |
The Silent River
Tamar
Experience and enjoy the peaceful river but look back to the time when
the Tamar was a busy waterway. A 3hr trip upstream from Saltash aboard a
gaff-rigged, southwest sailing boat. Dates/times according to tides,
£20per person, max 6 in group. Booking essential
www.TamarSail.co.uk
or 01752 840599 |
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Sat 12 Jul |
Sailing Gala St
Germans
12noon onwards at St Germans Quay – organised by the St Germans Quay
Sailing club a fun day with water races a duck race, stalls children’s
face painting, games, refreshments BBQ & bar, afternoon teas. Everyone
welcome. Details on 01503 230538. Proceeds to RNLI & another local
charity tbc. |
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Saturday 12th July Opens 9am |
 Liskeard
& District
Agricultural Show -
Merrymeet, Liskeard
The Liskeard Show is one of the biggest in the South West, and has
always had a wide selection of high quality entries in the large animal
classes, and you can see smaller animals, cavies, donkeys, poultry,
fruit and vegetables, and flowers, as well: or better still, come and
compete! Displays of livestock and country crafts, with
trade stands, local food tent and main ring entertainment. Hot and cold
snacks available throughout the day. Competitions including show jumping,
dog show etc something for everyone whether town or country. Details 01579
343125 www.liskeardshow.org/ |
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Sat 12 Jul |
The London Community
Gospel Choir
Concert starts 8pm Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, PL14 6HQ - Controversial,
Professional, Energetic, Inspiring and Spirit-filled! Whatever adjective
you choose to describe the sound and vision of the London Community
Gospel Choir, ‘there ain’t no stopping them now'. They will continue to
go where angels fear to tread. With an evening of spiritually uplifting
songs we pray that you join in this long looked forward night of worship
with the touring group of the LCGC. Tickets £17.50 (concs £15) (interval
bar & food) Details on 01579 320251 or
www.carnglaze.co.uk
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Sun 13 Jul |
St Mellion Cherry
Feast
1.30pm The Grounds of St Mellion Rectory – with events, stalls,
sideshows and cherry teas. Wreckers Morris. Proceeds to the fabric fund
for the two Grade 1 Listed churches. Admission £1 children free. |
Monday 14th
July |
Stithians Show
2008
Stithians Show is one of the largest and oldest one day shows in the
country. Established in 1834, it has been held continuously since then
(except for three years during the first world war, and five years
during the second and 2001 due to foot & mouth concerns). It is held
annually in July and the attendance is in excess of 20,000 people each
year. The main attractions at Stithians Show are the thirteen
'Sections', where people exhibit and compete in a large variety of
different activities. See
www.stithiansshow.org.uk for more information:
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every Tuesday |
Looe
Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday - 11 July - 29 August
Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert
Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate
Captain in the Indian Ocean. |
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18th - 20th |
 Port
Eliot Lit Fest - St Germans
NO EVENT
IN 2008:-(((
A lit fest with a
reputation for excellent food.
For
further details see
www.porteliotlitfest.com |
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18th - 20th |
 Boconnoc
Steam Fair
A 3 day event spread over 40 acres of beautiful Boconnoc Estate, Nr
Liskeard. A thousand vintage mechanical exhibits. Free day-long trailer
rides hauled by steam engines, free car parking. Model and Craft marquees.
Trade Stands, traditional fun fair, beer tent and many other attractions. Boconnoc House also open for viewing.
Opportunities to ride on steam engines, visit the lake
and see a steam boat, traditional fun fair, beer tent and many many more
attractions. There is something for all the family to enjoy a memorable
day out in the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc Estate. Sunday morning
service in the private Boconnoc Church.
Information from Boconnoc Estate Office, Boconnoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall,
PL22 0RG
Telephone: 01208 872507 Facsimile: 01208 873836
www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/events.html |
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Sat 19 Jul |
Seashore Secrets
(West Looe)
1 – 3pm meet at Coastguard Hut, Hannafore, West Looe – A rockpool
exploration with a difference, we will bring the rockpools to you! Touch
tanks and trays on the shore will let everyone get hands on experience
in exploring this fantastic habitat without getting their feet wet.
Suitable for all ages but children under 16 to be accompanied by an
adult. Bring sun screen & hat. Leader Abigail Crossby. Details on 07917
765581, organised by Looe’s Marine Heritage Project. |
Sat 19 Jul
6 – 11pm |
Summer Jazz Picnic in
the Park
The National Trust, Saltram House, Plymouth –featuring The Sussex Jazz
Kings and John Shillito’s Select Six. Tickets £12 contact Plymouth Jazz
Club on 01752 721179 or visit
www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk |
Sat 19 Jul
2.45pm – 10.30pm |
Lanhydrock Festival
Gates open 1pm. Lanhydrock Parkland, Bodmin PL30 5AD – Cornwall’s
biggest outdoor music event, sponsored by Pirate FM with a fantastic
line-up. Booking is essential on 01208 265211. No BBQ’s or dogs. Camping
is available ring the above number for details. |
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19th July to 1st August |
Art
Exhibitions at the Village Hall - Polperro: Looe Pastelist 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. |
Sun 20 Jul
2 – 4.30pm |
Dowsing on Kit Hill
(family event)
Meet Kit Hill Country Park adit car par (2nd on left SX 3799 7145) -
come & try the ancient art of Dowsing on Kit Hill with Alan Neal. We
will search for archaeology, mineral lodes & more. There will be a fair
bit of walking over rough ground. Children welcome with a responsible
adult. Rods & books will be available to buy from Alan at the end. Cost
£2 adults £1.50 conc. £6 families Please wear suitable footwear &
clothing, bring a drink and an open mind. Booking essential on 01872
323468 No dogs |
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every Tuesday |
Looe
Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday - 11 July - 29 August
Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert
Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate
Captain in the Indian Ocean. |
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Thursday 24th |
 Totnes
& District Agricultural Show
Yes, we know it's in Devon - but
it's a great value day out for ALL the family, young or old, there’s
lots to see and do! So don’t miss it. See
http://www.totnesshow.com/ for more information. |
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Sun 27 Jul – Sat 2 August |
Looe Carnival Week
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
for details.
Sun 27/7 Vintage & Classic Transport Display. Also all day car boot
sale.
Mon 28/07 -Carnival Royalty Choosing followed by Looe’s Traditional
Floral Dance
Tues 29/07 -Buccaneer Day also Annual Carnival Fun Run.
Wed 30/07 -Children’s sand modelling competition and traditional seaside
entertainment for children
Thurs 31/07 - Polperro Fishermen’s Choir Concert
Fri 01/08 - Sponsored 3 Legged Race
Sat 02/08 - Fire Station Open Day and Grand Carnival Procession. |
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Wed 30 Jul |
Air Day RNAS Culdrose
Helston
Cornwall’s largest one-day event, Air Day at RNAS Culdrose nr Helston
features a five hour flying display and has attracted aircraft from
twenty countries. With plenty to see and do with navel and other
interesting exhibitions, also featuring the famous Red Arrows. A fun day
for all the family. Details on 01209 614000 |
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Thu 31 Jul – Sun 3 Aug |
Maker Sunshine
Festival
Run annually at Maker Heights on the Rame Peninsula - a fun packed
weekend. Maker events raises money each year to support Rame
Conservation Trust. For further details email
makerevents@hotmail.com
or visit
www.makerfestival.co.uk Tel: 07900 994231 |
