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Thursday, August 15, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Open Air Cinema - Pendennis Castle

Open Air Cinema at Pendennis Castle

Iconic films, spectacular locations, Open Air Cinema UK are coming to Cornwall this summer! Whether you want to see this summer’s ‘must see’ film, the Oscar winning Bohemian Rhapsody or family favourites like Shrek, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone!

Relax in the historic surroundings of Falmouth’s Pendennis Castle and watch any of the following:

A Knight’s Tale – 15th August 2019
Shrek – 22nd August 2019
Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Falmouth Week

What’s it all about?

Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days along with a lively programme of shore side events. Overlooking the third deepest natural harbour in the world and surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Carrick Roads waterways, Roseland Peninsula and South Cornish coastline, Falmouth’s amphitheatre-like setting is the ideal locale for visitors to enjoy the spectacle.

What happens?

Six days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour. Wednesday is Champagne Day, a race for the big yachts with a 25 mile coastal course finishing in the inner harbour, whilst smaller boats race in the Carrick Roads.

Full programme HERE

How can you take part?

Apart from watching the exciting sailing on the water, on the shore there are activities to keep everyone entertained from a marching carnival and a firework display to themed party nights and samba bands. In Events Square there’s a daytime artists and Cornish crafts market as well as free fun for all the family at the “Science in the Square” on Friday, while in the evening you’ll find a great line up of music acts. There are daily live performances on the Prince of Wales pier featuring music, street theatre and dance, you’ll find a local market in the marquee on The Moor and you can take a fascinating guided history walk around Falmouth. Take a trip on the water to watch the evening gig boat racing close at hand or for the more gung-ho show off your athletic side in The Trident Swim Challenge from Gyllynvase Beach. Activities for the kids include free rock pooling sessions and special events at the National maritime Museum, Gyllyngdune Gardens, and Pendennis Castle.

Science in the Square 2018:

Science in the Square is a free, fun, family event hosted by scientists from the University of Exeter. Fri 17th August 2018, Events Square, Falmouth,12-4pm. This fantastic event, part of Falmouth Week, offers children (and adults!) of all ages the opportunity to take part in interactive sessions exploring the world around us, and become scientists for the day. We will also have 4 talks from expert scientists on this year’s theme ‘Weird Science’, while seven special zones will give visitors the chance to get up close and personal with wild animals, examine skeletons and much more.

01326 312300

Various Venues in Falmouth
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY

Visit WEBSITE
A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Miracle Theatre: ‘A Perfect World’ (The LIzard)

A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘Boy’s Own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.

Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled.

Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true?

With a reputation for inventive, funny and approachable theatre, Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages.

Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth - and beyond - with Cornwall’s award winning Miracle theatre this summer!
Written & Directed by Bill Scott with original music by Tom Adams

7.30pm

Roskilly’s Farm
The Lizard
TR12 6NX

Tickets: 01326 281924 Click HERE
Pottery Painting - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

This summer, join us at Wheal Martyn in discovering the beautiful creations artists make out of Cornish china clay. Feeling inspired? Why not paint your own ceramic to take home with you? Choose from bird feeders, tea lights, egg cups and so much more. A perfect Wheal Martyn memento for all of the family. There is a small fee of £1 to £3.50 to pay for the cost of ceramics. No need to book, just drop in between 10.30am and 15.30pm. All ages welcome – fun for all the family!
Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Come along and takeover the museum for the morning! Bring your own special object along to add to a new pop-up exhibition and then share your creation on the museum’s media channels. Places are limited. Book on info@wheal-martyn.com or 01726 850362.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!
Darjeeling Gala - Launceston Steam Railway

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society will be transforming Launceston station with decorations and Indian craft and sales stalls. Darjeeling locomotive No 19 will be in steam and hauling the 1pm and 2pm trains on both days.

Friday, August 16, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Hits from the Blitz - Pencarrow House & Gardens

Our 1940's night is back again! Don't miss going back in time to the 1940's and come and join us in the gardens for some fabulous entertainment from jump jive group Company B. Bring a picnic and seating and don't forget your dancing shoes!!

Ticket details can be found on our website www.pencarrow.co.uk
Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Falmouth Week

What’s it all about?

Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days along with a lively programme of shore side events. Overlooking the third deepest natural harbour in the world and surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Carrick Roads waterways, Roseland Peninsula and South Cornish coastline, Falmouth’s amphitheatre-like setting is the ideal locale for visitors to enjoy the spectacle.

What happens?

Six days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour. Wednesday is Champagne Day, a race for the big yachts with a 25 mile coastal course finishing in the inner harbour, whilst smaller boats race in the Carrick Roads.

Full programme HERE

How can you take part?

Apart from watching the exciting sailing on the water, on the shore there are activities to keep everyone entertained from a marching carnival and a firework display to themed party nights and samba bands. In Events Square there’s a daytime artists and Cornish crafts market as well as free fun for all the family at the “Science in the Square” on Friday, while in the evening you’ll find a great line up of music acts. There are daily live performances on the Prince of Wales pier featuring music, street theatre and dance, you’ll find a local market in the marquee on The Moor and you can take a fascinating guided history walk around Falmouth. Take a trip on the water to watch the evening gig boat racing close at hand or for the more gung-ho show off your athletic side in The Trident Swim Challenge from Gyllynvase Beach. Activities for the kids include free rock pooling sessions and special events at the National maritime Museum, Gyllyngdune Gardens, and Pendennis Castle.

Science in the Square 2018:

Science in the Square is a free, fun, family event hosted by scientists from the University of Exeter. Fri 17th August 2018, Events Square, Falmouth,12-4pm. This fantastic event, part of Falmouth Week, offers children (and adults!) of all ages the opportunity to take part in interactive sessions exploring the world around us, and become scientists for the day. We will also have 4 talks from expert scientists on this year’s theme ‘Weird Science’, while seven special zones will give visitors the chance to get up close and personal with wild animals, examine skeletons and much more.

01326 312300

Various Venues in Falmouth
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY

Visit WEBSITE
Steam & Country Fair - Stithians

Cornish Steam & Country Fair

What’s it all about?
This long established rally was known previously as the West of England Steam Rally. Expect almost one hundred full size and miniature steam engines from all over the country. There are stunning showmen’s engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines, heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines.

What happens?
For three days stunning showmen’s engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines, heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines descend on the showground. Lots of steam engine crews having fun driving around the site and showing what the engines were designed to do.

How can you take part?
There is something for all the family with trade stands, a model and craft marquee, vintage cars, tractors, commercial vehicles, steam cars, military vehicles, motorcycles, heavy horses and stationary engines. There is a working and rural section which shows how farm work used to be done in days gone by with a number of demonstrations including wood sawing and threshing, mainly driven by steam. In the main ring you can watch working horse demonstrations, hawking displays and a dog agility show and you can even have a go in the sheaf pitching contest. Brass bands, choirs, Morris men and cloggers provide the music and there is also an old time fun fair along with entertainers around the site to keep the children happy.

Did you know?
The first rally, attended by just six steam engines, took place in 1955 when the nearest full scale rally at that time was over 200 miles away at Andover. Stithians Showground is a purpose built site that also hosts the local agricultural show, the VW Owners Club rally and the Young Farmers County fair.

Visit the website for details of Camping facilities at Stithians Showground.

07729 816888

Cornish Steam & Country Fair
Stithians Show Ground
Stithians
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 7HL

Visit WEBSITE
Badger Forest School – Summer Fun - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Join Badger Forest School in the woods at Wheal Martyn for a variety of exciting outdoor activities on 16 August, 11.00am – 1.00pm. Children and families can take part in:

– Nature trails through the woods

– Campfire cooking

– Mask making and nature crafts

– Shelter building

– Mini-beast hunts

– Den building and woodland creatures

Price:

New Visitors: £40 for family of 4; £22 for family of 2; Price for extra child: £7.50/ extra adult: £12.00

Price for Resident Pass holders: £20 for family of 4; £11 for family of 2; Price for extra child £5 / extra adult £6

To book, please email info@wheal-martyn.com or call 01726 850362
Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Come along and takeover the museum for the morning! Bring your own special object along to add to a new pop-up exhibition and then share your creation on the museum’s media channels. Places are limited. Book on info@wheal-martyn.com or 01726 850362.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!
Darjeeling Gala - Launceston Steam Railway

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society will be transforming Launceston station with decorations and Indian craft and sales stalls. Darjeeling locomotive No 19 will be in steam and hauling the 1pm and 2pm trains on both days.

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Falmouth Week

What’s it all about?

Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days along with a lively programme of shore side events. Overlooking the third deepest natural harbour in the world and surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Carrick Roads waterways, Roseland Peninsula and South Cornish coastline, Falmouth’s amphitheatre-like setting is the ideal locale for visitors to enjoy the spectacle.

What happens?

Six days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour. Wednesday is Champagne Day, a race for the big yachts with a 25 mile coastal course finishing in the inner harbour, whilst smaller boats race in the Carrick Roads.

Full programme HERE

How can you take part?

Apart from watching the exciting sailing on the water, on the shore there are activities to keep everyone entertained from a marching carnival and a firework display to themed party nights and samba bands. In Events Square there’s a daytime artists and Cornish crafts market as well as free fun for all the family at the “Science in the Square” on Friday, while in the evening you’ll find a great line up of music acts. There are daily live performances on the Prince of Wales pier featuring music, street theatre and dance, you’ll find a local market in the marquee on The Moor and you can take a fascinating guided history walk around Falmouth. Take a trip on the water to watch the evening gig boat racing close at hand or for the more gung-ho show off your athletic side in The Trident Swim Challenge from Gyllynvase Beach. Activities for the kids include free rock pooling sessions and special events at the National maritime Museum, Gyllyngdune Gardens, and Pendennis Castle.

Science in the Square 2018:

Science in the Square is a free, fun, family event hosted by scientists from the University of Exeter. Fri 17th August 2018, Events Square, Falmouth,12-4pm. This fantastic event, part of Falmouth Week, offers children (and adults!) of all ages the opportunity to take part in interactive sessions exploring the world around us, and become scientists for the day. We will also have 4 talks from expert scientists on this year’s theme ‘Weird Science’, while seven special zones will give visitors the chance to get up close and personal with wild animals, examine skeletons and much more.

01326 312300

Various Venues in Falmouth
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY

Visit WEBSITE
Steam & Country Fair - Stithians

Cornish Steam & Country Fair

What’s it all about?
This long established rally was known previously as the West of England Steam Rally. Expect almost one hundred full size and miniature steam engines from all over the country. There are stunning showmen’s engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines, heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines.

What happens?
For three days stunning showmen’s engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines, heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines descend on the showground. Lots of steam engine crews having fun driving around the site and showing what the engines were designed to do.

How can you take part?
There is something for all the family with trade stands, a model and craft marquee, vintage cars, tractors, commercial vehicles, steam cars, military vehicles, motorcycles, heavy horses and stationary engines. There is a working and rural section which shows how farm work used to be done in days gone by with a number of demonstrations including wood sawing and threshing, mainly driven by steam. In the main ring you can watch working horse demonstrations, hawking displays and a dog agility show and you can even have a go in the sheaf pitching contest. Brass bands, choirs, Morris men and cloggers provide the music and there is also an old time fun fair along with entertainers around the site to keep the children happy.

Did you know?
The first rally, attended by just six steam engines, took place in 1955 when the nearest full scale rally at that time was over 200 miles away at Andover. Stithians Showground is a purpose built site that also hosts the local agricultural show, the VW Owners Club rally and the Young Farmers County fair.

Visit the website for details of Camping facilities at Stithians Showground.

07729 816888

Cornish Steam & Country Fair
Stithians Show Ground
Stithians
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 7HL

Visit WEBSITE
Artyology: Clay Landscape Drawing - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artyology at Wheal Martyn with local artists Suzy Johnson and Lynn Simms: Clay Landscape Drawing

This week, Suzy and Lynn will be showing you how the clay landscape can be used as inspiration for drawings. The white pyramids surrounding Wheal Martyn are one the most iconic symbols of the china clay industry. Although they could be seen as just the spoils of the industry, the pyramids have become part of the identity of the area and a reminder of the importance of the industry. Artyology are offering a series of art workshops focusing on clay heritage, by exploring the site at Wheal Martyn, including the opportunity to make your very own onsite drawings. The art works produced will be exhibited as part of the White Gold festival on Saturday 21st September at Wheal Martyn and installed on the clay trails leading up to Wheal Martyn. All are warmly welcome and the workshops are suitable for ages 8+, including adults. No previous art experience is necessary and you are welcome to attend all of the workshop in the series. Please wear suitable clothing for mess and weather. The workshops are free, but usual museum entry still applies. No need to book, just drop-in to the museum.
Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Come along and takeover the museum for the morning! Bring your own special object along to add to a new pop-up exhibition and then share your creation on the museum’s media channels. Places are limited. Book on info@wheal-martyn.com or 01726 850362.
Clay Faces In The Woods - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

If you go down to Wheal Martyn’s woods, what type of faces do you think you will find? Join in the fun and create your very own clay face on one of our trees and keep a lookout for other creations too. Look carefully at the trees to find shapes which can be used in your design. Don’t forget to forage for leaves, sticks and feathers to add to your face too. Fun for all the family, costing only 50p.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Falmouth Week

What’s it all about?

Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days along with a lively programme of shore side events. Overlooking the third deepest natural harbour in the world and surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Carrick Roads waterways, Roseland Peninsula and South Cornish coastline, Falmouth’s amphitheatre-like setting is the ideal locale for visitors to enjoy the spectacle.

What happens?

Six days of match racing for keelboats, traditional craft and dinghies in the waters off Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads and the harbour. Wednesday is Champagne Day, a race for the big yachts with a 25 mile coastal course finishing in the inner harbour, whilst smaller boats race in the Carrick Roads.

Full programme HERE

How can you take part?

Apart from watching the exciting sailing on the water, on the shore there are activities to keep everyone entertained from a marching carnival and a firework display to themed party nights and samba bands. In Events Square there’s a daytime artists and Cornish crafts market as well as free fun for all the family at the “Science in the Square” on Friday, while in the evening you’ll find a great line up of music acts. There are daily live performances on the Prince of Wales pier featuring music, street theatre and dance, you’ll find a local market in the marquee on The Moor and you can take a fascinating guided history walk around Falmouth. Take a trip on the water to watch the evening gig boat racing close at hand or for the more gung-ho show off your athletic side in The Trident Swim Challenge from Gyllynvase Beach. Activities for the kids include free rock pooling sessions and special events at the National maritime Museum, Gyllyngdune Gardens, and Pendennis Castle.

Science in the Square 2018:

Science in the Square is a free, fun, family event hosted by scientists from the University of Exeter. Fri 17th August 2018, Events Square, Falmouth,12-4pm. This fantastic event, part of Falmouth Week, offers children (and adults!) of all ages the opportunity to take part in interactive sessions exploring the world around us, and become scientists for the day. We will also have 4 talks from expert scientists on this year’s theme ‘Weird Science’, while seven special zones will give visitors the chance to get up close and personal with wild animals, examine skeletons and much more.

01326 312300

Various Venues in Falmouth
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY

Visit WEBSITE
Steam & Country Fair - Stithians

Cornish Steam & Country Fair

What’s it all about?
This long established rally was known previously as the West of England Steam Rally. Expect almost one hundred full size and miniature steam engines from all over the country. There are stunning showmen’s engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines, heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines.

What happens?
For three days stunning showmen’s engines with their gleaming twisted brass, road rollers, ploughing engines, heavy haulage road locomotives and agricultural traction engines descend on the showground. Lots of steam engine crews having fun driving around the site and showing what the engines were designed to do.

How can you take part?
There is something for all the family with trade stands, a model and craft marquee, vintage cars, tractors, commercial vehicles, steam cars, military vehicles, motorcycles, heavy horses and stationary engines. There is a working and rural section which shows how farm work used to be done in days gone by with a number of demonstrations including wood sawing and threshing, mainly driven by steam. In the main ring you can watch working horse demonstrations, hawking displays and a dog agility show and you can even have a go in the sheaf pitching contest. Brass bands, choirs, Morris men and cloggers provide the music and there is also an old time fun fair along with entertainers around the site to keep the children happy.

Did you know?
The first rally, attended by just six steam engines, took place in 1955 when the nearest full scale rally at that time was over 200 miles away at Andover. Stithians Showground is a purpose built site that also hosts the local agricultural show, the VW Owners Club rally and the Young Farmers County fair.

Visit the website for details of Camping facilities at Stithians Showground.

07729 816888

Cornish Steam & Country Fair
Stithians Show Ground
Stithians
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 7HL

Visit WEBSITE
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Come along and takeover the museum for the morning! Bring your own special object along to add to a new pop-up exhibition and then share your creation on the museum’s media channels. Places are limited. Book on info@wheal-martyn.com or 01726 850362.
Clay Faces In The Woods - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

If you go down to Wheal Martyn’s woods, what type of faces do you think you will find? Join in the fun and create your very own clay face on one of our trees and keep a lookout for other creations too. Look carefully at the trees to find shapes which can be used in your design. Don’t forget to forage for leaves, sticks and feathers to add to your face too. Fun for all the family, costing only 50p.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Monday, August 19, 2019

Fireworks Spectacular! - Flambards Theme Park
Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Come along and takeover the museum for the morning! Bring your own special object along to add to a new pop-up exhibition and then share your creation on the museum’s media channels. Places are limited. Book on info@wheal-martyn.com or 01726 850362.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Miracle Theatre: ‘A Perfect World’ (Lostwithiel)

A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘Boy’s Own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.

Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled.

Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true?

With a reputation for inventive, funny and approachable theatre, Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages.

Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth - and beyond - with Cornwall’s award winning Miracle theatre this summer!
Written & Directed by Bill Scott with original music by Tom Adams

7.30pm

Restormel Castle
Lostwithiel
PL22 0EE

Tickets: 01736 810181 Click HERE
Paint A Bug House - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Here at Wheal Martyn, we love to explore nature and protect the local environment. Why not help us by decorating your own bug house for your garden. What type of colours and designs do you think the bugs in your garden will like? Buzz buzz.

Time: 10.30am to 15.30pm

Price: £3
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Fireworks Spectacular! - Flambards Theme Park
Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Land Rover Clay Tours - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Take this fascinating Land Rover tour and see behind the scenes of the modern day industry. From the mining process and mixing of the grades of clay to the drying and transporting, it’s well worth the trip!

£15 per per person. Booking essential. The trip will leave Wheal Martyn at 1pm.

Your ticket price includes museum entry!

21 August, 21 October

Call 01726 850362 or email info@wheal-martyn.com
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
Wild Wednesdays Kids' Club - Eden Project

Wild Wednesdays summer holiday kids’ club

Wednesdays 21 August & 28 August 2019

9.30am – 3.30pm
Book in advance on the WEBSITE
No Eden admission ticket required

Give your kids a wild adventure this summer holidays in our weekly outdoor play club for 7-11-year-olds. Facilitated by our experienced Education Team and based in Eden's unique outdoor learning space in our wild outer estate.

Each session includes physical and practical challenges, creativity, craft and campfires, and time to relax and play with friends old and new.

Children are welcome to come along for all five weeks, or simply book onto one session. There are options to drop kids off early and pick them up later, for parents who need that extra time.

Costs : Wild Wednesdays standard day: £28 per child, Early Bird bolt-on: £4 per child and Stay and Play bolt-on: £4 per child
Prices include all activities during the day, and refreshments (but not entry to the Eden Project; activities take place just outside our main visitor attraction).

Eden Project Members enjoy a 10% discount

Please note that all parents must complete a contact and health information form before children can take part. This will be emailed to all ticketholders on booking.
A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Miracle Theatre: ‘A Perfect World’ (Lostwithiel)

A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘Boy’s Own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.

Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled.

Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true?

With a reputation for inventive, funny and approachable theatre, Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages.

Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth - and beyond - with Cornwall’s award winning Miracle theatre this summer!
Written & Directed by Bill Scott with original music by Tom Adams

7.30pm

Restormel Castle
Lostwithiel
PL22 0EE

Tickets: 01736 810181 Click HERE
Paper-Making Workshop With Artist Carol Weir - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Join local artist Carol Weir and try your hand at making a decorative shape of handmade paper. You will be able to use white or coloured paper pulp to make a shape using a cookie cutter as a mould. Why not get even more creative and add some petals, leaves or seeds into the mix? This workshop is drop-in and suitable for all ages.

Times: 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm

Price: £2.50
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Open Air Cinema - Pendennis Castle

Open Air Cinema at Pendennis Castle

Iconic films, spectacular locations, Open Air Cinema UK are coming to Cornwall this summer! Whether you want to see this summer’s ‘must see’ film, the Oscar winning Bohemian Rhapsody or family favourites like Shrek, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone!

Relax in the historic surroundings of Falmouth’s Pendennis Castle and watch any of the following:

Shrek – 22nd August 2019
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

47th Cornwall Folk Festival

In 2019 we have confirmed so far:

* The Unthanks
* Steve Knightley
* Midnight Skyracer
* Flats and Sharps
* Noble Jacks
* Wizz Jones at 80 Celebration
* Mick Ryan's folk opera 'Here At * The Fair'
* Granny's Attic
* Krelys

There’s plenty going on throughout the town. The renamed FAR Stage behind Wadebridge Wines showcases back-to-back talent from the South West, and proves again and again to be the place to hang out, with non-stop music throughout the day. Pub sessions and street music and dance in abundance make for one of Britain’s finest small festivals, perfect for the Bank Holiday’s last blast of summer. And for those wanting to attend workshops to improve their music and dance skills there are at least 9 workshops for instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

There is camping near the centre of the town in the Bodieve campsite, and a local mini bus will ferry people back and forth to the festival!

Now in its fourth decade, the former Wadebridge, now titled the Cornwall Folk Festival runs over three days in early August mixing local talent with acts from further afield to produce a varied programme of events to suit all tastes. The event draws musicians and fans alike from all over the UK to experience unique Cornish and Celtic musical heritage and dance culture.

What happens?

The festival takes place at various venues in Wadebridge and the whole town is alive to the sound of music. Not only is there an international line up of folk from Cornwall and Brittany and the USA but you’ll also find singers and instrument workshops, street entertainment, tune sharing sessions and children’s games and face painting.

How can you take part?

Get in the groove and join in the fun at concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops. Cornwall benefits from some of the best weather in the UK but the Folk Festival differs from all others in that there’s the added advantage of all venues being undercover and in the warm. So if it's raining outside there's no problem as you can kick back and listen to some great folk music whilst sampling local Cornish food and enjoying a wide choice of Cornish real ales and ciders.

To see a list of artists visit the web site HERE

01637 880604

Cornwall Folk Festival
Town Hall and other venues
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7AG

Visit WEBSITE
A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Miracle Theatre: ‘A Perfect World’ (Penryn)

A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘Boy’s Own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.

Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled.

Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true?

With a reputation for inventive, funny and approachable theatre, Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages.

Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth - and beyond - with Cornwall’s award winning Miracle theatre this summer!
Written & Directed by Bill Scott with original music by Tom Adams

7.30pm

Enys Gardens
St Gluvias
Penryn
TR10 9LB

Tickets: 01736 810181 Click HERE
Clay Stories - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Join our expert volunteers as they share their own stories of the clay industry. Discover what life was like working in the china clay mines and explore how the industry has changed today. Free to attend (normal admission fees apply), 2pm.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Friday, August 23, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

47th Cornwall Folk Festival

In 2019 we have confirmed so far:

* The Unthanks
* Steve Knightley
* Midnight Skyracer
* Flats and Sharps
* Noble Jacks
* Wizz Jones at 80 Celebration
* Mick Ryan's folk opera 'Here At * The Fair'
* Granny's Attic
* Krelys

There’s plenty going on throughout the town. The renamed FAR Stage behind Wadebridge Wines showcases back-to-back talent from the South West, and proves again and again to be the place to hang out, with non-stop music throughout the day. Pub sessions and street music and dance in abundance make for one of Britain’s finest small festivals, perfect for the Bank Holiday’s last blast of summer. And for those wanting to attend workshops to improve their music and dance skills there are at least 9 workshops for instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

There is camping near the centre of the town in the Bodieve campsite, and a local mini bus will ferry people back and forth to the festival!

Now in its fourth decade, the former Wadebridge, now titled the Cornwall Folk Festival runs over three days in early August mixing local talent with acts from further afield to produce a varied programme of events to suit all tastes. The event draws musicians and fans alike from all over the UK to experience unique Cornish and Celtic musical heritage and dance culture.

What happens?

The festival takes place at various venues in Wadebridge and the whole town is alive to the sound of music. Not only is there an international line up of folk from Cornwall and Brittany and the USA but you’ll also find singers and instrument workshops, street entertainment, tune sharing sessions and children’s games and face painting.

How can you take part?

Get in the groove and join in the fun at concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops. Cornwall benefits from some of the best weather in the UK but the Folk Festival differs from all others in that there’s the added advantage of all venues being undercover and in the warm. So if it's raining outside there's no problem as you can kick back and listen to some great folk music whilst sampling local Cornish food and enjoying a wide choice of Cornish real ales and ciders.

To see a list of artists visit the web site HERE

01637 880604

Cornwall Folk Festival
Town Hall and other venues
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7AG

Visit WEBSITE
A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Miracle Theatre: ‘A Perfect World’ (Penryn)

A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘Boy’s Own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.

Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled.

Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true?

With a reputation for inventive, funny and approachable theatre, Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages.

Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth - and beyond - with Cornwall’s award winning Miracle theatre this summer!
Written & Directed by Bill Scott with original music by Tom Adams

7.30pm

Enys Gardens
St Gluvias
Penryn
TR10 9LB

Tickets: 01736 810181 Click HERE
Pottery Painting - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

This summer, join us at Wheal Martyn in discovering the beautiful creations artists make out of Cornish china clay. Feeling inspired? Why not paint your own ceramic to take home with you? Choose from bird feeders, tea lights, egg cups and so much more. A perfect Wheal Martyn memento for all of the family. There is a small fee of £1 to £3.50 to pay for the cost of ceramics. No need to book, just drop in between 10.30am and 15.30pm. All ages welcome – fun for all the family!
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Saturday, August 24, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week

What’s it all about?

For one week each August the usually tranquil town of Fowey attracts thousands of visitors who flock there for the Fowey Royal Regatta, one of Britain’s premier sailing events. It is also a fun-filled week for all the family – sailors and landlubbers alike.

What happens?

Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes race in the river and out in the bay. Other main events include the Carnival on Wednesday evening, with a colourful parade of floats, walkers in fancy dress and marching bands, fantastic firework displays over the river, live music on the Town Quay, and away from the sailing, raft and gig racing as well.

Please Note: The Red Arrows will not be appearing in 2019

How can you take part?

Over the many years the Regatta has been running, the regatta has attracted many visitors, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Queen Elizabeth II and is recommended as a must see event by Debrett’s, the authority on all matters of taste. Fowey’s location, perched above a magnificent harbour, provides a natural arena to watch the sailing from and in the town’s winding old streets you’ll find plenty of activities to entertain. There’s the traditional crowning of the carnival queen followed by the floral dance, you can compete in the crab catching and swimming competitions, experience the giant pasty ceremony, get caught up in the exuberance of the carnival, watch the magical torch light dinghy procession on the water and spend the evenings on the harbour listening to performances ranging from The Last Night of the Proms to rock.

01726 833573

Fowey Regatta & Carnival Week
Various venues around Fowey
Fowey
Cornwall
PL23 1AT

Visit WEBSITE
Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

47th Cornwall Folk Festival

In 2019 we have confirmed so far:

* The Unthanks
* Steve Knightley
* Midnight Skyracer
* Flats and Sharps
* Noble Jacks
* Wizz Jones at 80 Celebration
* Mick Ryan's folk opera 'Here At * The Fair'
* Granny's Attic
* Krelys

There’s plenty going on throughout the town. The renamed FAR Stage behind Wadebridge Wines showcases back-to-back talent from the South West, and proves again and again to be the place to hang out, with non-stop music throughout the day. Pub sessions and street music and dance in abundance make for one of Britain’s finest small festivals, perfect for the Bank Holiday’s last blast of summer. And for those wanting to attend workshops to improve their music and dance skills there are at least 9 workshops for instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

There is camping near the centre of the town in the Bodieve campsite, and a local mini bus will ferry people back and forth to the festival!

Now in its fourth decade, the former Wadebridge, now titled the Cornwall Folk Festival runs over three days in early August mixing local talent with acts from further afield to produce a varied programme of events to suit all tastes. The event draws musicians and fans alike from all over the UK to experience unique Cornish and Celtic musical heritage and dance culture.

What happens?

The festival takes place at various venues in Wadebridge and the whole town is alive to the sound of music. Not only is there an international line up of folk from Cornwall and Brittany and the USA but you’ll also find singers and instrument workshops, street entertainment, tune sharing sessions and children’s games and face painting.

How can you take part?

Get in the groove and join in the fun at concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops. Cornwall benefits from some of the best weather in the UK but the Folk Festival differs from all others in that there’s the added advantage of all venues being undercover and in the warm. So if it's raining outside there's no problem as you can kick back and listen to some great folk music whilst sampling local Cornish food and enjoying a wide choice of Cornish real ales and ciders.

To see a list of artists visit the web site HERE

01637 880604

Cornwall Folk Festival
Town Hall and other venues
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7AG

Visit WEBSITE
Cornwall Pride 2019 - Newquay

Cornwall Pride 2018 is Bigger, Better and More Exciting!!

An annual chance for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Cornwall, their friends and families to get together and celebrate diversity. Cornwall Pride began in its current format in 2008 after a group of LGBT people decided to run a public open event for all to enjoy. It soon became clear that there was tremendous support for the organising committee.

What happens?

The Pride Parade is a celebration of Cornwall and diversity, the day starts with a parade through the streets of Newquay with floats and hundreds of people taking part. Always a spectacular sight is one of the UK's longest rainbow flags as it flows through the streets with music getting everyone dancing.

We form up at Beach Road Car Park at midday (12PM). If you are in the parade, it is advisable to arrive from 11am to make sure everything is in place ready for the parade to start at midday. There is still time to join the parade, which can be done on the Pride WEBSITE. Hundreds will line the streets to watch as colourful floats, dancers and music head through the streets of Newquay. The procession will move from Beach Road to Gover Lane and then on to Bank Street. It will then move on to East Street, turn left into Bridge road and then left again into Trebarwith Crescent, from there it will move to the finale area of Killacourt, which it will reach at around 1pm.

Rainbow Fest is an amazing family friendly event with lots to see and do. There are stalls from organisations and groups within Cornwall and the UK offering advice and support as well as fun games to play, face painting and a whole lot more. There is a range of hot and cold food available as well as things to buy. There is an open space and well kept gardens so you can sit down and enjoy the live music in a safe friendly space.

Live entertainment from local and national acts will be on hand to delight everyone, and help to make a really relaxing safe place to relax with friends and family. Rainbow Fest is also please to be able to provide a licensed bar area too!
- Live music will be from 1pm to 7pm
- Stalls from many organisations and businesses will be available from 12pm to 7pm.
Moonbow Party finishes off the day with lots of live music and entertainment guaranteed to keep you strutting your stuff TICKETS

We provide a safe environment for you to enjoy your evening with qualified door staff on duty throughout the party. We have a professional bar which ensures that you can buy your drinks quickly and at competitive prices so you don’t miss any fun. The party is a ‘ticket only’ event. Tickets are available throughout the year leading up to Pride as well as on the door. Make sure you have yours before they sell out!! The Party has a licensed bar and is strictly a over 18’s event. Proof of age may be required before entry

Hosted at Tall Trees in Newquay, Moonbow Party promises to be an inclusive and exciting night where you can let you hair down and party through the evening and into the night.

This is a excellent opportunity to relax with friends, see some amazing entertainment and celebrate diversity and Pride in style!

Doors open from 8pm and the fun will continue until 2am!

How can you take part?

The message is “Don’t just sit there”. This is an opportunity for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community, their families and friends to come together in an atmosphere of inclusion, friendship and support. The parade is a fun extravaganza which is more fun to take part in than just watch and the relaxed atmosphere at the garden picnic truly does provide the ideal location for people to meet friends old and new. The Moonbow Party is the perfect ending to a perfect day when you’re invited to come along, bring your friends, meet new ones, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the music.

07854 407909

Beach Road Car Park
Beach Rd
Newquay
Cornwall
TR17 1DS

Visit WEBSITE
A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Miracle Theatre: ‘A Perfect World’ (Penryn)

A feisty young woman embarks on a voyage into a ‘Boy’s Own’ world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure.

Leading her team of quarrelsome explorers she stumbles into a bountiful paradise, whose inhabitants seem entirely peaceful, productive and fulfilled.

Is this tranquil place the best of all possible worlds? Or is it all too good to be true?

With a reputation for inventive, funny and approachable theatre, Miracle celebrates its 40th year with a brand new comic escapade for all ages.

Gather your friends and family and take a journey to the end of the earth - and beyond - with Cornwall’s award winning Miracle theatre this summer!
Written & Directed by Bill Scott with original music by Tom Adams

7.30pm

Enys Gardens
St Gluvias
Penryn
TR10 9LB

Tickets: 01736 810181 Click HERE
Antique Fair - Wadebridge

Antique Fairs Cornwall - Royal Cornwall Showground

Antique, salvage & decorative faire plus classic vehicle rally and auction.

100s Of Stands Inside Two Exhibition Halls + Outside Stalls

Whatever the weather rain or shine we have it covered

Great artisan food In & Out all with seating plus the Gin & Prosecco Bar

And for the kids Helter Skelter, Basket Ball, Slush and Candy Floss

We have for the first time in 10 years made changes to Admission times and Charges.

1st day 9am - 5pm £4 early bird 7am - 9am £8
{was 8am - 9am £4} twice the price twice the time

2nd day 9am - 4.30pm £4

Outside Stalls £60 two days booked

Casual £35 a day

Security on site 24 hours

Royal Cornwall Showgraound
Whitecross
Wadebridge
PL27 7JE

01208 368182
07887 753956

Visit WEBSITE
Woodland Sculptures - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Be inspired by local Cornish Sculpture artists like Barbara Hepworth and Jenny Beavan and create your own woodland sculptures at Wheal Martyn. Make sure you take a picture and share with the Wheal Martyn team using the hashtag #WhealMartynSculptures
Artyology: Photography - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Artyology at Wheal Martyn with local artists Suzy Johnson and Lynn Simms: Photography

Explore Wheal Martyn’s site with Suzy and Lynn and learn how to capture the perfect photograph. The white pyramids surrounding Wheal Martyn are one the most iconic symbols of the china clay industry. Although they could be seen as just the spoils of the industry, the pyramids have become part of the identity of the area and a reminder of the importance of the industry. Artyology are offering a series of art workshops focusing on clay heritage, by exploring the site at Wheal Martyn, including the opportunity to take your very own photographs. Please bring your own mobile phone or digital camera. The photographs will be exhibited as part of the White Gold festival on Saturday 21st September at Wheal Martyn and installed on the clay trails leading up to Wheal Martyn. All are warmly welcome and the workshops are suitable for ages 8+, including adults. No previous art experience is necessary and you are welcome to attend all of the workshop in the series. Please wear suitable clothing for mess and weather. The workshops are free, but usual museum entry still applies. No need to book, just drop-in to the museum.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

47th Cornwall Folk Festival

In 2019 we have confirmed so far:

* The Unthanks
* Steve Knightley
* Midnight Skyracer
* Flats and Sharps
* Noble Jacks
* Wizz Jones at 80 Celebration
* Mick Ryan's folk opera 'Here At * The Fair'
* Granny's Attic
* Krelys

There’s plenty going on throughout the town. The renamed FAR Stage behind Wadebridge Wines showcases back-to-back talent from the South West, and proves again and again to be the place to hang out, with non-stop music throughout the day. Pub sessions and street music and dance in abundance make for one of Britain’s finest small festivals, perfect for the Bank Holiday’s last blast of summer. And for those wanting to attend workshops to improve their music and dance skills there are at least 9 workshops for instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

There is camping near the centre of the town in the Bodieve campsite, and a local mini bus will ferry people back and forth to the festival!

Now in its fourth decade, the former Wadebridge, now titled the Cornwall Folk Festival runs over three days in early August mixing local talent with acts from further afield to produce a varied programme of events to suit all tastes. The event draws musicians and fans alike from all over the UK to experience unique Cornish and Celtic musical heritage and dance culture.

What happens?

The festival takes place at various venues in Wadebridge and the whole town is alive to the sound of music. Not only is there an international line up of folk from Cornwall and Brittany and the USA but you’ll also find singers and instrument workshops, street entertainment, tune sharing sessions and children’s games and face painting.

How can you take part?

Get in the groove and join in the fun at concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops. Cornwall benefits from some of the best weather in the UK but the Folk Festival differs from all others in that there’s the added advantage of all venues being undercover and in the warm. So if it's raining outside there's no problem as you can kick back and listen to some great folk music whilst sampling local Cornish food and enjoying a wide choice of Cornish real ales and ciders.

To see a list of artists visit the web site HERE

01637 880604

Cornwall Folk Festival
Town Hall and other venues
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7AG

Visit WEBSITE
Antique Fair - Wadebridge

Antique Fairs Cornwall - Royal Cornwall Showground

Antique, salvage & decorative faire plus classic vehicle rally and auction.

100s Of Stands Inside Two Exhibition Halls + Outside Stalls

Whatever the weather rain or shine we have it covered

Great artisan food In & Out all with seating plus the Gin & Prosecco Bar

And for the kids Helter Skelter, Basket Ball, Slush and Candy Floss

We have for the first time in 10 years made changes to Admission times and Charges.

1st day 9am - 5pm £4 early bird 7am - 9am £8
{was 8am - 9am £4} twice the price twice the time

2nd day 9am - 4.30pm £4

Outside Stalls £60 two days booked

Casual £35 a day

Security on site 24 hours

Royal Cornwall Showgraound
Whitecross
Wadebridge
PL27 7JE

01208 368182
07887 753956

Visit WEBSITE
Woodland Sculptures - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Be inspired by local Cornish Sculpture artists like Barbara Hepworth and Jenny Beavan and create your own woodland sculptures at Wheal Martyn. Make sure you take a picture and share with the Wheal Martyn team using the hashtag #WhealMartynSculptures
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Monday, August 26, 2019

Fireworks Spectacular! - Flambards Theme Park
Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

47th Cornwall Folk Festival

In 2019 we have confirmed so far:

* The Unthanks
* Steve Knightley
* Midnight Skyracer
* Flats and Sharps
* Noble Jacks
* Wizz Jones at 80 Celebration
* Mick Ryan's folk opera 'Here At * The Fair'
* Granny's Attic
* Krelys

There’s plenty going on throughout the town. The renamed FAR Stage behind Wadebridge Wines showcases back-to-back talent from the South West, and proves again and again to be the place to hang out, with non-stop music throughout the day. Pub sessions and street music and dance in abundance make for one of Britain’s finest small festivals, perfect for the Bank Holiday’s last blast of summer. And for those wanting to attend workshops to improve their music and dance skills there are at least 9 workshops for instrumentalists, singers and dancers.

There is camping near the centre of the town in the Bodieve campsite, and a local mini bus will ferry people back and forth to the festival!

Now in its fourth decade, the former Wadebridge, now titled the Cornwall Folk Festival runs over three days in early August mixing local talent with acts from further afield to produce a varied programme of events to suit all tastes. The event draws musicians and fans alike from all over the UK to experience unique Cornish and Celtic musical heritage and dance culture.

What happens?

The festival takes place at various venues in Wadebridge and the whole town is alive to the sound of music. Not only is there an international line up of folk from Cornwall and Brittany and the USA but you’ll also find singers and instrument workshops, street entertainment, tune sharing sessions and children’s games and face painting.

How can you take part?

Get in the groove and join in the fun at concerts, ceilidhs, sessions and workshops. Cornwall benefits from some of the best weather in the UK but the Folk Festival differs from all others in that there’s the added advantage of all venues being undercover and in the warm. So if it's raining outside there's no problem as you can kick back and listen to some great folk music whilst sampling local Cornish food and enjoying a wide choice of Cornish real ales and ciders.

To see a list of artists visit the web site HERE

01637 880604

Cornwall Folk Festival
Town Hall and other venues
Wadebridge
Cornwall
PL27 7AG

Visit WEBSITE
Fish Festival - Newlyn

Newlyn Fish Festival

We’re still finalising lots of details for 2019, the 29th annual Newlyn Fish Festival. Rest assured, it will once again be one of the biggest and best celebrations of the sea, seafood and fishing in the country.

The organisers of Newlyn Fish Festival have announced the introduction of a fallow year in 2018 to enable them to develop the popular annual fundraiser for the Fishermen’s Mission into an even more dynamic celebration of the sea, Cornish seafood and Cornwall’s proud fishing heritage in 2019.

Newlyn Pier and Harbour Commissioners (NPHC), led by harbourmaster, Rob Parsons are currently working hard to transform Newlyn Harbour into a modern, fit-for-purpose port that supports the development and sustainability of the Cornish fishing industry, and will launch its revitalised Fish Market later this year.

This investment in new infrastructure will provide Newlyn Fish Festival – which has been staged annually for 29 years – with more space, improved facilities and enhanced insight into the Cornish fishing industry for the thousands of visitors who pour into the historic harbour and enjoy this action-packed, one day event on August Bank Holiday Monday each year.

“Although we did not take the decision lightly to devote this year to revita;lising the festival for 2019 to dovetail with the exciting new developments at Newlyn Harbour, we are sure it is the right decision and will be of great benefit to those who take part and join us for this uniquely Cornish celebration.” explains Chairman of Newlyn Fish Festival ltd and Harbour Commissioner, Kevin Bennetts. “I am immensely proud to witness the many positive changes that are taking place in the harbour, all of which will make a positive difference to the livelihoods of our hardworking Cornish fishermen, who put to sea in all weathers to catch and land some of the best fish in the world. We plan to reconfigure the Newlyn Fish Festival to reflect this transformation and will return with an event that is even bigger and better in 2019.”

“We are delighted that the festival has raised over £250,000 for the Fishermen’s Mission to date and to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to the charity during 2018” adds Kevin Bennets. “Newlyn Fish Festival ltd finances and helps maintain the harbourside meeting place for migrant and retired fishermen – The Man-Shed to which we have recently donated £10,000.”

“We fully support this decision by Nelwyn Fish Festival Ltd and look forward to working in conjunction with them to revamp the event which raises much-needed awareness of the Cornish fishing fleet and funds for the Fishermen’s Mission.” adds Newlyn Harbour Master , Rob Parsons.

07518 603955

Newlyn Fish Festival
Newlyn
Penzance
TR18 5JB

Visit WEBSITE
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Jazz 2019 - Bude

Bude Jazz 2019

What is the event all about?

2018 will be the 31st Year of Jazz in Bude! Focusing on Traditional and New Orleans Jazz whilst holding on to the most popular of other styles from years gone past… so book your tickets now. We can also book you accommodation to ensure you get the very best rates and location!

A single-day entrance ticket is priced at £22, a four day Stroller ticket is priced at £80, but early-bird Stroller tickets are just £75 when purchased before 31st March 2018.

Putting a swing in the step of the town each year, the lively four day Bude Jazz Festival features a great bill of both local and national jazz musicians and one of the finest jazz pianists in the UK, Craig Milverton. Various styles of jazz feature, but traditional and New Orleans styles are especially popular. Enjoy the best live jazz in Cornwall!

01288 341653

Bude Jazz
Various venues
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LE

Visit WEBSITE
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Fireworks Spectacular! - Flambards Theme Park
Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Celebrate the colourful world of parrots at the home of the World Parrot Trust (WPT). Challenge yourself with our quiz, enjoy seeing a myriad of parrot species, plus opportunities to meet and learn about these intelligent birds and the amazing conservation work of Paradise Park and the World Parrot Trust.

See rare Blue-throated and Great Green Macaws, Citron-crested Cockatoos, Sun Conures, Mitchell’s Lorikeets and many more in their aviaries at the Park. Don’t miss the Free Flying Bird Show at 3:30pm each day (weather permitting) featuring many close-up experiences with parrots, on stage and flying free up high and between visitors on the picnic lawn. Daily feeding times with the Rainbow Lorikeets give an opportunity to get hands on with these noisy, nectar-loving parrots.

The founder of Paradise Park, Mike Reynolds, set up the WPT in 1989 with an ambitious vision: To help save wild parrots from extinction and to ensure that companion parrots live long, healthy and happy lives.

Over the years WPT has grown to become a global force that moves quickly to aid urgent initiatives and support long-term projects. In the last three decades the Trust has led or aided conservation and welfare projects in 43 countries for 70 species of parrot. Today, WPT is one of the world’s largest member-based parrot conservation and welfare organisations with national branches in ten countries. Its educational print and web-based resources are utilised by tens of thousands of parrot enthusiasts each month, and its uniquely effective approach produces substantial and long-lasting results.
Jazz 2019 - Bude

Bude Jazz 2019

What is the event all about?

2018 will be the 31st Year of Jazz in Bude! Focusing on Traditional and New Orleans Jazz whilst holding on to the most popular of other styles from years gone past… so book your tickets now. We can also book you accommodation to ensure you get the very best rates and location!

A single-day entrance ticket is priced at £22, a four day Stroller ticket is priced at £80, but early-bird Stroller tickets are just £75 when purchased before 31st March 2018.

Putting a swing in the step of the town each year, the lively four day Bude Jazz Festival features a great bill of both local and national jazz musicians and one of the finest jazz pianists in the UK, Craig Milverton. Various styles of jazz feature, but traditional and New Orleans styles are especially popular. Enjoy the best live jazz in Cornwall!

01288 341653

Bude Jazz
Various venues
Bude
Cornwall
EX23 8LE

Visit WEBSITE
Wild Wednesdays Kids' Club - Eden Project

Wild Wednesdays summer holiday kids’ club

9.30am – 3.30pm
Book in advance on the WEBSITE
No Eden admission ticket required

Give your kids a wild adventure this summer holidays in our weekly outdoor play club for 7-11-year-olds. Facilitated by our experienced Education Team and based in Eden's unique outdoor learning space in our wild outer estate.

Each session includes physical and practical challenges, creativity, craft and campfires, and time to relax and play with friends old and new.

Children are welcome to come along for all five weeks, or simply book onto one session. There are options to drop kids off early and pick them up later, for parents who need that extra time.

Costs : Wild Wednesdays standard day: £28 per child, Early Bird bolt-on: £4 per child and Stay and Play bolt-on: £4 per child
Prices include all activities during the day, and refreshments (but not entry to the Eden Project; activities take place just outside our main visitor attraction).

Eden Project Members enjoy a 10% discount

Please note that all parents must complete a contact and health information form before children can take part. This will be emailed to all ticketholders on booking.
Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Join us for our summer event ‘Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual tour’ bringing you face to face with our rescued seal pups on their journey to being released back into the wild. Learn about our rescue work, see behind the scenes of our seal hospital and join our pups for feeding time – all in virtual reality! As our final rescued pups have been released back into the wild, our Virtual Reality experience allows you to get closer to the animals than our animal care team do and to go through the stages of rehabilitation with our pups.
Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

TURTLEY AWESOME SUMMER - Sat 20 July - Sun 3 September

This summer at the Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay we are going turtle crazy!

Join in the celebrations for the 10 year anniversary of our rescued Loggerhead sea turtle Omiros.
Test your turtle knowledge with out Totally Turtle Trail and Quiz or help to find all the hidden turtles around the aquarium.
With our daily talks you can discover more about the world of turtles along with all our other exciting creatures.
Plus there are lots of fun activities for the little ones with our free craft and colouring to create their very own marine life masterpiece!

Next 14 days >>

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Open Air Cinema - Pendennis Castle

Falmouth Week - Falmouth

A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Pottery Painting - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Darjeeling Gala - Launceston Steam Railway

Friday, August 16, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Hits from the Blitz - Pencarrow House & Gardens

Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Steam & Country Fair - Stithians

Badger Forest School – Summer Fun - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Darjeeling Gala - Launceston Steam Railway

Saturday, August 17, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Steam & Country Fair - Stithians

Artyology: Clay Landscape Drawing - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Clay Faces In The Woods - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Falmouth Week - Falmouth

Steam & Country Fair - Stithians

Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Clay Faces In The Woods - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Monday, August 19, 2019

Fireworks Spectacular! - Flambards Theme Park

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Museum Takeover - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Paint A Bug House - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Fireworks Spectacular! - Flambards Theme Park

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Land Rover Clay Tours - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Wild Wednesdays Kids' Club - Eden Project

A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Paper-Making Workshop With Artist Carol Weir - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Open Air Cinema - Pendennis Castle

Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Clay Stories - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Friday, August 23, 2019

Summer of Parrots - Paradise Park & Jungle Barn

Regatta & Carnival Week - Fowey

Cornwall Folk Festival - Wadebridge

A Perfect World - Miracle Thearte

Pottery Painting - Wheal Martyn Clay Works

Rescue to Release: A 360 Virtual Experience - Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Turtley Awesome Summer - Blue Reef Aquarium

Saturday, August 24, 2019