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AUGUST
EVENTS IN CORNWALL

Date: 5 May to 25 Aug / Time: 10am - 2.30pm approx.
Pentire and The Rumps Wildlife Walk
Wildlife walk along the coast path around the spectacular scenery of Pentire Point and The Rumps. Chance of seeing puffins, corn buntings, butterflies and a range of maritime plants. Be prepared for an undulating coastal route near cliff edges in places. Meet at Pentire Farm National Trust car park, grid ref SW936803. (beyond the mine tip car park) A small donation towards a local charity is appreciated. Bring binoculars, light refreshment, possible rainwear, stout footwear and sun protection. Booking is Not Required.

Every Wednesday from 5th May until 25th August

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Date: 6 Jun to 15 Aug / Time: gallery opening times
TREADING LIGHTLY
Narrative mixed-media sculpture by EDWINA BRIDGEMAN, paintings by TRACY REES and JAMES CAMPBELL, woven rugs by SUE MARSHALL, willow sculpture by LIZZIE FAIREY, jewellery by SUZANNE POTTER and domestic pottery by ANNIE HEWETT.

Outside in the gardens are two collections: carbon fibre sculptures by JAMES BARNSLEY and mixed media figurative work by FIONA CAMPBELL. 6th June - mid August. Yew Tree Gallery, Morvah, Cornwall.


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Date: 5 Jul to 2 Aug / Time: 8pm
Scenes around West Cornwall
Scenes around West Cornwall with a ‘live’ commentary. The talk, with some comical elements, lasts for an hour and there are 408 images to view.

St Piran & St Michael’s Church, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall. This unique project can be enjoyed on the following dates:

Monday 5 July 2010, Monday 19 July 2010, Monday 26 July 2010, Monday 2 August 2010, Monday 9th August 2010

The cost for each talk is £3 per person to include refreshments. There is also the opportunity to purchase a CD containing all 408 images at the end of each talk for £5.

All proceeds go to the Church. In addition, there is a raffle at each talk. The prize is a special limited edition mounted and signed print of Perranuthnoe by Chas Gooding, one of the photographers.

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Date: 29 Jul to 26 Aug / Time: See below
Magic in the Skies Fireworks Spectaculars
Land's End Every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 29th July to 26th August. All attractions shops and restaurants stay open late Family entertainment in the square from approximately 3pm Live music from 7pm before the fireworks ignite at dusk


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Date: 1 Aug / Time: From midday until 11pm
Raft Race
Mad rafts, pirate bands, beach bar, Market stalls, games. In aid of Shelterbox. For more information: Tel: 07968 818664

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Date: 2 to 6 Aug / Time: 8pm and 2pm
MOBY DICK! THE MUSICAL
AUGUST 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 at 8 pm and 4 & 6 at 2 pm Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 3 Aug / Time: 2.30pm
Ruan Minor Garden Fete
Village Hall, Ruan Minor, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall.

Date: 3 to 6 Aug / Time: Daily
Fowey Classics 2010
Fowey Classics. Sailing event. Fowey, Cornwall. www.foweyclassics.org

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Date: 3 Aug / Time: From midday
St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat Day
Demonstrations from the local crew and other emergency services at Trevaunance Cove. In support of the RNLI. St Agnes, Cornwall.

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Date: 4 Aug / Time: Throughout the day
St Keverne Ox Roast
Stalls, entertainment and an Ox Roast. 50th Anniversary. St Keverne, Cornwall.

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Date: 4 to 8 Aug / Time: Daily
Relentless Boardmasters 2010
Music, Surf and Skate Festival. 4th - 8th August 2010. Events at Fistral and Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall. For more information: www.britsurf.co.uk www.relentlessboardmasters.com

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Date: 6 Aug / Time: 7.30pm
A Jazz and Supper Evening
St Martin's Church Hall and Grounds. Looe, Cornwall. For enquiries and tickets phone 01503 264190

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Date: 7 to 15 Aug / Time: From 8am
British Lifesaving Sports Championships
Gyllynvase Beach to host action-packed family fun week of Life Saving Sport. For more information: www.slsgb.org.uk

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Date: 7 Aug / Time: n/a
Goldsithney Charter Fair 2010
Charter fair, Goldsithney, Cornwall.

Date: 7 to 15 Aug / Time: Daily
Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week Regatta
Racing events. For more information:www.falmouthweek.co.uk

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Date: 7 Aug / Time: n/a
Falmouth Classics Regatta
Annual Classics Regatta for traditional boats from 6ft to 60ft. Part of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week. For more information: Port of Falmouth Sailing Association Tel: +44 (0)1326 211555

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Date: 7 Aug / Time: From 6pm
St Agnes Carnival Procession
Village Carnival Procession. St Agnes, Cornwall.

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Date: 7 Aug / Time: 9.45am for 10am start Finish around 1pm
Children's Mountain Biking Adventure - Blackberry Powered
Cycling event. Full of natural stimulants and antioxidants, this ride is aimed at the budding younger rider, our fully qualified and experienced SMBLA Instructors deliver a fun introduction to mountain biking. The Bike Barn, Elm Farm, Cambrose, Nr Portreath ...


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Date: 7 Aug / Time: 10am - 4pm
Scrapbooking Workshop
Just Scrapbooking invites you to spend 7th August 2010 at The Centre, Newlyn, Cornwall. £15


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Date: 8 Aug / Time: From 2.30pm
St Agnes Carnival Fun Dog Show
St. Agnes Sports Club, St. Agnes, Cornwall.

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Date: 9 to 13 Aug / Time: 2pm and 8pm
LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
AUGUST 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 8 pm and 11 & 13 at 2 pm The Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 11 Aug / Time: 7.30pm for 8pm start
St Agnes Race Night
St Agnes Hotel, St. Agnes, Cornwall.

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Date: 15 Aug / Time: 2pm
Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network
Roesweyth Gwith Hen Leow Kernewek 2010 CLEAR UPS All start at 14.00 on Sundays TREGESEAL STONE CIRCLE o/s 3866 3238 Park in lane meet at the circle For further details please contact Dave: 01736 787230Or email: dave@cornishancientsites.com

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Date: 15 to 20 Aug / Time: Daily
Merlin Rocket National Championships
Penzance Sailing Club, Penzance, Cornwall. For more information: Tel: +44 (0)1736 364989 www.pzsc.org.uk

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Date: 15 Aug / Time: Contact below for details
Lizard Lifeboat Day 2010
Lifeboat day with helicopter at 3pm. The Lizard, Cornwall. In aid of the RNLI. For more information: Tel: 00 44 (0)1326 290532 Mobile: 07814 313404 Email: clarejulier@btconnect.com

Date: 16 to 20 Aug / Time: 8pm and 2pm
TRUMPETS AND DRUMS
AUGUST 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 8 pm and 18 & 20 at 2 pm Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 18 to 20 Aug / Time: n/a
Greenaway Pro Surfing Competition
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall.

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Date: 19 Aug / Time: 10am
RNLI Lifeboat Day St Ives
Stalls and entertainment around West Pier. St. Ives and the Harbour. St Ives, Cornwall

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Date: 20 Aug / Time: 12 midday
LIZARD AREA ANCIENT SITES CLEAR-UPS 2010
Roskruge Barton barrow [SW7796 2312] Meet at Tregarne hamlet nearby. All tools provided (please bring gloves). For more information please phone 01736-787186, or e-mail info@cornishancientsites.com

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Date: 20 to 22 Aug / Time: Daily
West of England Steam Rally
3 day Event Steam Engines and Vintage Vehicles. The Showground, Stithians, Cornwall. For more information: www.weses.co.uk

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Date: 21 Aug / Time: 9.45am for 10am start. Finish 1pm
Mountain Biking and Blackberry Taster Session
Cycling event packed with natural stimulants and antioxidants, our fruity yet fully qualified SMBLA Professional Instructors deliver an introduction to Mountain bike skills. The Bike Barn, Elm Farm, Cambrose, Nr Portreath ...


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Date: 22 Aug / Time: From 11am
Porthleven Lifeboat Day
Lifeboat day in the fishing village of Porthleven, Cornwall. Events at the harbour and recreation ground.

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Date: 22 Aug / Time: Enquire below
Porthleven Lifeboat Day 2010
Porthleven near Helston, Cornwall. In aid of the RNLI. Tel: 00 44 (0) 1326 561718 for details

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Date: 23 to 27 Aug / Time: 8pm and 2pm
LARK RISE
AUGUST 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 at 8 pm and AUGUST 25 & 27 at 2 pm The Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 26 Aug / Time: All day
Air Ambulance Day
Charity Day with fundraising stalls and competitions. Cornwall’s Air Ambulance lands and ‘meet the crew’ Evening entertainment from 7pm — live music from the ‘Cornish Wurzles’ and fireworks at dusk. All events are subject to weather conditions.


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Date: 28 to 29 Aug / Time: n/a
Quiksilver Showdown
Surfing event. Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall.

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Date: 28 to 30 Aug / Time: Daily
Quiksilver British Surfing Championships
Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall.

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Date: 28 Aug / Time: 9.45am for 10am start Finish around 1pm
Women’s Only Mountain Biking and Blackberry Taster Session
Packed with natural stimulants and antioxidants, our fruity yet fully qualified SMBLA Professional Instructors deliver an introduction to Mountain bike techniques. The Bike Barn, Elm Farm, Cambrose, Nr Portreath ...


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Date: 30 Aug to 3 Sep / Time: 2pm and 8pm
HOT MIKADO
AUGUST 30, 31, SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 3 at 8 pm and SEPTEMBER 1 & 3 at 2 pm. The Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall


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SEPTEMBER
EVENTS IN CORNWALL

Date: 30 Aug to 3 Sep / Time: 2pm and 8pm
HOT MIKADO
AUGUST 30, 31, SEPTEMBER 1, 2, 3 at 8 pm and SEPTEMBER 1 & 3 at 2 pm. The Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall


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Date: 4 Sep / Time: 10am - 4pm
Scrapbooking Workshop
Just Scrapbooking invites you to spend 4th September 2010, with us at The Centre, Newlyn, Cornwall. Workshop £15.

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Date: 4 Sep / Time: 9.45am for 10am start until 1pm
Children’s mountain biking adventure
Aimed at the budding younger rider, our fully qualified and experienced SMBLA Instructors deliver a fun introduction to mountain biking. The Bike Barn, near Portreath. Tel: 01209 891498.


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Date: 5 Sep to 31 Oct / Time: During opening hours
‘EARTH’S RICH STORE’
Paintings, collages and original prints by MARK HEARLD and ANGIE LEWIN; paintings by TESSA NEWCOMB; sculptural ceramics by ANNA LAMBERT and new jewellery by GUY ROYLE


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Date: 6 to 10 Sep / Time: 2pm and 8pm
THE ROVER
SEPTEMBER 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8 pm and 8 & 10 at 2 pm The Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 11 Sep / Time: 9.45am for 10am start
Mining history ride on the Coast to Coast trail.
Pedal back in time to the bustling working harbour at Portreath, with its famous incline and harbour walls, then on through ancient mining sites and remnants. The Bike Barn, near Portreath, Cornwall. Tel: 01209 891498


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Date: 12 Sep / Time: 2pm
Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network
Roesweyth Gwith Hen Leow Kernewek 2010 CLEAR UPS. All start at 14.00 on Sundays MULFRA COURTYARD HOUSES o/s 4539 3496 Meet at Mulfra farm For further details please contact Dave: 01736 787230Or email: dave@cornishancientsites.com

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Date: 13 to 17 Sep / Time: 8pm and 2pm
THE GONDOLIERS
SEPTEMBER 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 at 8 pm and 15 & 17 at 2 pm Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 18 Sep / Time: 9.45 for 10am start
Women’s mountain biking and blackberry taster session
Fully qualified SMBLA Professional Instructors deliver an introduction to Mountain bike techniques, to build on and improve your enjoyment of off road riding. The Bike Barn, near Portreath, Cornwall. Tel: 01209 891498


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Date: 18 to 19 Sep / Time: 7.30pm and 2pm
Proms at the Minack
MOUNT CHARLES BAND with guest soloist CHERYL BRENDISH Saturday SEPTEMBER 18 at 7.30pm and Sunday SEPTEMBER 19 at 2.00pm and 7.30 pm Bring your flags, hooters and whistles and join in the fun. The traditional 'last night of the proms' atmosphere makes a great end to the season. Minack, Porthcurno, near Penzance, Cornwall.


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Date: 19 Sep / Time: 12 midday
LIZARD AREA ANCIENT SITES CLEAR-UPS 2010
Chynhalls Point cliff castle [SW785 175] Park near Coverack school, from where you will be collected. All tools provided (please bring gloves). For more information please phone 01736-787186, or e-mail info@cornishancientsites.com

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Date: 25 to 26 Sep / Time: 10am
Mineral Tramways Launch Open Weekend - 1st Anniversary
See some of the world's most exotic bikes, try demo bikes, and take advantage of the annual ex-hire bike sale. Enjoy tasty treats, drinks, and local produce and learn about Cornwall's unique trail network; a fabulous way to explore this stunning part of our county. The Bike Barn, near Portreath, Cornwall. Tel: 01209 891498


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