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Cornwall Information
Welcome to Into Cornwall.
A complete guide to Cornwall, including useful information for residents and visitors and everything you need for your holidays in Cornwall.
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FEBRUARY
EVENTS IN CORNWALL
Date: 1 Sep
to 6 Apr
/ Time: See below
Cornish Language Class for Beginners
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Every Tuesday night between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm
Upstairs at The Red Lion, Church Street, Helston
This group will start you on your way to understanding placenames, the
history of the Cornish Language, and simple conversation.
For more details contact Penny Norman on 01736 762192 or Loveday Jenkin on 01209 831517 or email loveday.jenkin@googlemail.com
more info...
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Date: 5 Jan
to 30 Mar
/ Time: 10am - 4pm
RSPB Conservation Work
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RSPB Marazion Marsh Nature Reserve. Every Tuesday of the month.
You must be up for getting fit, dirty and facing the reserve challenge of the week! No specialist skills are required but lots of energy, determination and desire to work outside in whatever the weather is essential.
Cost: Free
Grid Ref SW 514 312
Bring: Lunch, waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear
Booking: Not essential
more info...
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10am - 12 noon
Embroidery Group
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U3A Roseland and District. Venue and day of week varies - in a member’s home in Probus. Please contact Judy Martin on 01726 883100 for details.
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10am - 12 noon
Computer Groups
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U3A Roseland and District Computer Group. Free to members. Membership is £7.50 from January to end of March 2010.
Different computer groups are held at Probus Primary School. A course of basic learning Word, email and Internet is currently taking place on Saturdays 10.00 am – 12 noon. Booking in is essential. Please contact Shirley Davis on 01872 270030.
more info...
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2pm - 4pm
Digital Imaging
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U3A Roseland and District. The first and third Wednesday in each month. Roseland Parc, Tregony, Cornwall. Please contact Elizabeth Sharratt 01872 530137.
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10.30 - 12 noon
French Conversation Group
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U3A Roseland and District. The second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Roseland Parc Retirement Village, Tregony, Cornwall. Please contact Ann Smith on 01726 843449
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12 noon – 1.00 pm
Family History Group
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U3A Roseland and District. The second Wednesday in each month. Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Portscatho, Cornwall. Please contact Peter Gane on 01872 501820
more info...
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Date: 1
to 13 Feb
/ Time: M - F 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Photographic Exhibition
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Photographic exhibition by members of the Camborne and Redruth Camera Club.
Cornwall Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, Cornwall.
Email:cornishstudies.library@cornwall.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)1209 216760
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Date: 9 Feb
/ Time: 11.15am
Lostwithiel to Lanhydrock Walk
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Organised by the Camel Ramblers Group. Meet Bodmin Parkway Station car park, SX 110 641 11.15am to take the 11.24am train to Lostwithiel then walk back via River Fowey Valley,Lanhydrock Woods. 5 miles, 3 hrs Easy to moderate walk suitable for beginners. Bring boots food and drink, money for car park and train. Please check train times with leaders prior to walk.
For more information: Bob and Pam Tel: 01208 895389 or 0785 4649013. Non members are welcome to join the walk.
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Date: 10 Feb
/ Time: 11am
St Cleer Walk
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Organised by Caradon Ramblers Group. Meet St Cleer car park (behind church) SX 248 682 Pie and pint – walk on quiet lanes and footpaths, 3½ miles. Bring boots, cash for lunch. For more information: Peter and Brenda Tel: 01579 320549
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Date: 14 Feb
/ Time: 2pm
Cornish Ancient Sites Clear-up Day
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MADRON WELL o/s 445 327 Meet in car park, Madron, Cornwall.
For further details please contact Dave: 01736 787230 or email: dave@cornishancientsites.com
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Date: 14 Feb
/ Time: 1.15pm
Polruan Walk
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Organised by Restormel Ramblers Group. Meet Polruan Reservoir car park , SX 131 506 Pencarrow Head, Frogmore Farm, Carne Mill, Lanteglos. 5 miles, 2½ hrs. Bring boots. No dogs please. For more information: Dell Netherton. Non members are welcome to join the walk.
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Date: 15 Feb
/ Time: 12 noon
Lizard Ancient Sites Clear-up Day
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Kynance Gate Settlement SW 687 139 Meet at Kynance Cove car park - off A3083, Kynance Cove, Cornwall. Organised by LAN. All tools provided (please bring gloves). For more information please phone 01736 787186, or email info@cornishancientsites.com
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Date: 15 Feb
/ Time: 10am - 12 noon
U3A Roseland and District Monthly Meeting
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Monthly meeting of the U3A Roseland and District. Peter Gane demonstrates the day to day uses of the Excel Spreadsheet. Monday 15th February. 10am - 12 noon. Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Portscatho, Cornwall. This replaces the Truro Library Project meeting which has been cancelled.
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Date: 16 Feb
/ Time: Mid afternoon. Approx. 4.30pm
Hurling of the Silver Ball
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Annual Hurling Competition between the Town and Country teams at St Columb Major, Cornwall.
more info...
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Date: 17 Feb
/ Time: 10am - 1pm
Scrapbooking Workshop
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Illogan Village Hall, Illogan, Cornwall £9.50
more info...
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Date: 27 Feb
/ Time: n/a
St Columb Hurling of the Silver Ball Return Match
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Annual Hurling Return Match between the Town and Country teams at St Columb Major, Cornwall.
more info...
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Date: 28 Feb
/ Time: All Day from 8am
Ice Box Affair Tour
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Surfing Event. A winter tour with GAS surf school and Truro College, Cornwall.
The event is for 6th form students and will be held at Porthmeor (Praa Sands/ Poldhu)
For more information: Robyn Davies National Trust Surf Project Coordinator Tel: 07500 126 874 Email: robyn.davies@nationaltrust.org.uk and see www.britsurf.co.uk
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MARCH
EVENTS IN CORNWALL
Date: 1 Sep
to 6 Apr
/ Time: See below
Cornish Language Class for Beginners
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Every Tuesday night between 7.30 pm and 9.00 pm
Upstairs at The Red Lion, Church Street, Helston
This group will start you on your way to understanding placenames, the
history of the Cornish Language, and simple conversation.
For more details contact Penny Norman on 01736 762192 or Loveday Jenkin on 01209 831517 or email loveday.jenkin@googlemail.com
more info...
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Date: 5 Jan
to 30 Mar
/ Time: 10am - 4pm
RSPB Conservation Work
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RSPB Marazion Marsh Nature Reserve. Every Tuesday of the month.
You must be up for getting fit, dirty and facing the reserve challenge of the week! No specialist skills are required but lots of energy, determination and desire to work outside in whatever the weather is essential.
Cost: Free
Grid Ref SW 514 312
Bring: Lunch, waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear
Booking: Not essential
more info...
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10am - 12 noon
Embroidery Group
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U3A Roseland and District. Venue and day of week varies - in a member’s home in Probus. Please contact Judy Martin on 01726 883100 for details.
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10am - 12 noon
Computer Groups
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U3A Roseland and District Computer Group. Free to members. Membership is £7.50 from January to end of March 2010.
Different computer groups are held at Probus Primary School. A course of basic learning Word, email and Internet is currently taking place on Saturdays 10.00 am – 12 noon. Booking in is essential. Please contact Shirley Davis on 01872 270030.
more info...
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2pm - 4pm
Digital Imaging
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U3A Roseland and District. The first and third Wednesday in each month. Roseland Parc, Tregony, Cornwall. Please contact Elizabeth Sharratt 01872 530137.
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10.30 - 12 noon
French Conversation Group
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U3A Roseland and District. The second and fourth Tuesdays in each month. Roseland Parc Retirement Village, Tregony, Cornwall. Please contact Ann Smith on 01726 843449
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12 noon – 1.00 pm
Family History Group
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U3A Roseland and District. The second Wednesday in each month. Gerrans Parish Memorial Hall, Portscatho, Cornwall. Please contact Peter Gane on 01872 501820
more info...
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Date: 4
to 7 Mar
/ Time: n/a
Scrapbooking Weekend
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Bodrugan Barton, Mevagissey, Cornwall. £425.00 NOW FULLY BOOKED
more info...
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Date: 13 Mar
/ Time: 10am - 4pm
Scrapbooking Workshop
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The Centre, Newlyn, Cornwall. Price: £15.00. Organised by Just Scrapbooking.
more info...
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Date: 13
to 20 Mar
/ Time: M - F 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 4pm
Exhibition by Stephen Bedser
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Exhibition by local artist, Stephen Bedser. Cornwall Centre, Alma Place, Redruth, Cornwall. Email:cornishstudies.library@cornwall.gov.ukTelephone: +44 (0)1209 216760
more info...
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Date: 14 Mar
/ Time: 2pm
Cornish Ancient Sites Clear-up Day
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PORTHERAS COMMON BARROW/CAIRN O/S 392 333. Meet in the car park on North road. For further details please contact Dave: 01736 787230 or email: dave@cornishancientsites.com
more info...
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Date: 15 Mar
/ Time: 12 midday
Lizard Ancient Sites Clear-up Day
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Polcoverack settlement SW 774 188 To be confirmed. Meet at Dollies Pool lay-by on B3293. Organised by LAN. All tools provided (please bring gloves). For more information please phone 01736 787186, or email info@cornishancientsites.com
more info...
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Date: 17 Mar
/ Time: 10am - 1pm
Scrapbooking Workshop
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Illogan Village Hall, Illogan, Cornwall. Price: £9.50. Organised by Just Scrapbooking.
more info...
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Date: 24
to 27 Mar
/ Time: 7.30pm
TAODS The Murder Room
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Truro Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society presents An Hilarious Farce " The Murder Room" by Jack Sharkey.
The Redannick Theatre, Truro, Cornwall.
Tickets £8 available from Hall for Cornwall Box office 01872 262466
Jack Sharkey’s "The Murder Room," is not just a whodunit, but a spoof of one. Replete with inept criminals, an equally inept police force, and a set of characters culled from every murder mystery out there.
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Place of the Week :
St Columb Major
Quick links to major towns in Cornwall
Altarnun
Bodmin
Bude
Camborne
Camelford
Delabole
Falmouth
Fowey
Hayle
Helston
Isles of Scilly
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Lostwithiel
Marazion
Mevagissey
Mousehole
Newlyn
Newquay
Padstow
Penzance
Perranporth
Porthcurno
Porthleven
Porthtowan
Redruth
Sennen
St Agnes
St Austell
St Ives
St Just in Penwith
St Mawes
Tintagel
Truro
Wadebridge
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