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SEPTEMBER 2010 |
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| Fri 10 Sep |
Newquay Fish Festival |
| 11:00am |
Also on Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th. with cookery demonstrations daily. Children's competitions and entertainment. Music and much more. |
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| Fri 10 Sep |
Looe Film Society presents Conversations with my Gardener (12A) |
| 7:00pm - 10:00pm |
Daniel Auteil plays a successful Parisian artist in the throes of a mid-life crisis: his wife is leaving him and he is alienated from his daughter. He escapes to the rural home where he grew up, where the garden has become an overgrown wilderness. He advertises for a gardener and is reunited with Leo, an old school mate. The two men rekindle their friendship and help to change each other's lives. 'Gentle and enchanting.' In French with English subtitles.
Showing at The Community Hall, Looe Children's Centre, Barbican LOOE PL13 1ET. Doors open at 7pm High definition projection and surround sound. Members £3, non members £5, students & young people £3 24 hr information line 0845 868 1021 (local call rate) |
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info@looefilmsociety.org.uk www.looefilmsociety.org.uk |
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| Fri 10 Sep |
Last Night of Thre Proms |
| 7:30pm |
Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard, PL14 5AZ -a chance for you to wave your flags, laugh, cry, sing your heart out, whistle, clap, stamp your feet and let your hair down. tickets £8, concs, £7, child £5. 01579 362382 |
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www.sterts.co.uk |
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| Sat 11 Sep |
Last Night of The Proms |
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The Piazza, Armada Way, Plymouth - come & join us on the Piazza for a live screening of the Last Night of The Proms. Classical music by starlight, what could be more romantic. Wrap up warm & spend the night enjoying the entertainment & the exquisite music from the final night of this fantastic musical event. We'll be joining the orchestra from the Albert Hall live at 7.30pm for the main event. Seating & refreshments available. |
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| Sat 11 Sep |
Wild Food Foraging |
| 10:30am |
Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve SALTASH
Cecil Arms Public House
By St. Stephens Church SALTASH
SX417 583
Wild Food Identification on the Reserve
Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing & stout footwear Hazel Rawlings (01752) 846407 |
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| Sat 11 Sep |
Looe Old Cornwall Society Monthly Meeting |
| 2:30pm - 4:00pm |
We meet monthly on the second saturday of every month at St Martin's Church Hall at 2.30pm, when after a short business meeting we have a local speaker talking about various aspects of Cornwall. Come and join us. You'll be most welcome. Every talk is followed by refreshments.
Pam Doddds is speaking today on "Stone, wood and glass imagery of Medieval Cornwall". Peter King (Secretary) 01503 262628 |
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peterking@toshcornwall.fsnet.co.uk www.looeoldcornwallsoc.com |
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| Sun 12 Sep |
Looe Lions Car Boot Sales |
| 8:00am - 12:00pm |
Every Sunday August - September (weather & field conditions permitting) West Wayland Farm, Nr Looe PL13 2JS 01503 220508 or 07530 690717 information line |
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carboot@looelions.co.uk www.looelions.co.uk/carboo |
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| Sat 18 Sep |
South East Cornwall Walking Festival |
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From 18th - 26th September -celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, with more walks around the glorious countryside and coastline of South East Cornwall. Learn about the history, calture & folklore of the area, plus its flora & fauna. Discover hidden corners far from the road & meet fellow walkers for a chat. Programme available from mid July 01503 262072 |
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| Sat 18 Sep |
Crossing the Valley (Looe Valley Walking Festival) |
| 11:15am |
Walk starts at Pelynt church - the week starts with festival organiser Mark Camp. It will take footpaths & quiet lanes leading into deep West Looe Valley. following a maze of green lanes we will then ascent to the village of Duloe where refreshments will be available at the villages Ale & cider festival. Bring packed lunch & drink. There are buses back from Duloe to Pelynt at 3.44pm 4.44pm 5.44pm & 6.44pm. Cost donations. 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Sat 18 Sep |
Duloe Charity Ale and Cider fest |
| 12:00pm - 7:00pm |
Featuring a selection of fourteen real ales from around the country, closer to home and a range of locally produced Cornish ciders from Cornish Orchards. There will be a variety of food on sale and entertainment. £3 entrance which includes pint glass. |
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www.duloeonline.com |
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| Sat 18 Sep |
Animals & Friends with Special Guest The Troggs |
| 8:00pm |
Rum Store at Carnglaze Caverns, St Neot, Liskeard PL14 6HQ - two of the most influential forerunners of British rock, rhythm & blues 60's come together. Live on stage playing their incredible catalogue of unforgettable chart hits. Tickets £25 01579 320251 |
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www.carnglaze.com |
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| Sun 19 Sep |
Vintage Trains GWR 175th Anniversary - Looe Valley Explorer |
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Commemorating 150 years of the Looe branch as well as the 175th Anniversary of the Great Western Railway, the two consecutive Sunday's of Looe Valley Explorer trains mark the return of steam to the Looe branch for the first time in nearly 50 years. Travel from Liskeard to Looe & back 0121 708 4960 |
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www.vintagetrains.co.uk/vt2010_0919_looe.htm |
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| Sun 19 Sep |
Antique & Collectors Fair |
| 9:30am - 3:30pm |
St Mellion International resort, Nr Saltash PL12 6SD - a wonderful location overlooking the golf course. With something for everyone with a furniture room, the fair will spread over 3 rooms with a wide range of porcelain, glass, collectables, postcards, jewellery & silver. With disabled access, refreshments available, free parking. 07834 276640 or 07887 753956 |
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www.afcfairs.co.uk |
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| Sun 19 Sep |
Moorswater Heritage Walk |
| 10:00am |
Starts Liskeard railway station - join local historian Iain Rowe for a walk to Moorswater below Liskeard to discover what is left of its industrial past. This walk will also tie in with the steam trains on the Looe Valley Line for the first time in 50 years and the hope is to catch views of them at various locations. Walk will last approx 3hrs. Donations welcome 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Mon 20 Sep |
Saltash Coombe Circular (Walking Festival event) |
| 11:00am |
Start Coombe Road, nr Railway Station - join Saltash Walk & Talk group for a leisurely walk on the south side of the town. Walk through the wooded Coombe Park with fine views across to Plymouth, then complete the circut by heading down to Wearde. Bring refreshments, the walk will be approx 11/2 hrs. Event is free Dave on 07909 965762 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Mon 20 Sep |
Looe by Lamplight |
| 7:30pm |
Start outside St Nicholas Church, West Looe - explore Looe on an evening walk with Mark Camp. Hear about the history of the town and many of its buildings including the pubs! there might even be a Ghost story if your're lucky. The walk will last approx 2hrs. Donations welcome. 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Tue 21 Sep |
Cotehele Ramble |
| 10:00am |
Starts in the free car park by the river in Calstock (SX 435 688) - a days walk in & around the Cotehele Estate on the River Tamar. We will walk from Calstock up & down the Tamar Valley to Cotehele (NT) where we will have lunch on the quay. We will continuing walking around the estate in the afternoon before returning to Calstock by ferry. For those wishing to do a shorter walk of 6miles there is a ferry (small charge) returning to Calstock every 1/2hr starting from 2.30pm, or the afternoon could be spent at Cotehele & either walking the 2miles back to Calstock or catching the ferry at 5.30pm. Please bring lunch & drink for the day or purchase at Cotehele. Donations welcome. 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Wed 22 Sep |
Fowey Estuary Walk |
| 10:30am |
Start Polruan free car park (SX133 506) - join the Looe U3A group as they tackle the classic Hall Walk by way of Fowey. Starting in Polruan this walk involves 2 ferry crossings and some stunning views. Return to Polruan in time for lunch... and a beer! 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Thu 23 Sep |
A Moorland Village Walk |
| 10:30am |
Start Carnglaze Caverns - join Mark Camp author of several books about Bodmin Moor, on a walk around the award winning village of St Neot on the edge of the moor. Hear about its industrial past, tales of it's Saint, prehistoric origins and much more. The walk will finish mid afternoon. Please bring food & drink. Donations welcome 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Fri 24 Sep |
Cornwall Food & Drink Festival |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Lemon Quay, Truro - join us at this year's Cornwall Food & Drink festival & taste for yourself why Cornwall has one of the finest reputations for food & drink in the whole of the UK |
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www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com |
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| Fri 24 Sep |
Autumn Wild Food Walk |
| 2:00pm |
Start Duloe Church (will wait for Looe bus)- join a leisurely walk in the beautiful setting of Westnorth Manor Farm with wild food expert Rachel Lambert of Wildwalks Southwest & discover that there's far more to foraging than scrumping blackberries. Find out out about edible leaves, berries, nuts & seeds growing in the hedgerows & fields. Walk lasts approx 2hrs. Cost adults £12 booking essential contact Rachel on 01736 369719 or 07903 412014 |
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rachel@wildwalks-southwest.co.uk www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk |
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| Sat 25 Sep |
Cornwall Food & Drink Festival |
| 9:00am - 5:00pm |
Lemon Quay, Truro - come and meet the faces behind the reputations, learn some new tricks & pick up some new products, as award winning food & drink producers & chefs share some of their secrets |
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www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com |
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| Sat 25 Sep |
Liskeard to Looe Walk |
| 9:45am |
Start Liskeard Railway Station (Looe platform) - everyone's favourite and has featured in the walking festival every year the 11 mile ramble down the West Looe Valley. Don't be put off by the distance most of the walk is along the valley bottom & there is only one short steep climb. Mark Camp will be leading the walk, using his skills as a Blue Badge guide to keep you informed and entertained along the route. Walk approx 61/2hrs including stops. Please bring a drink & packed lunch. Donations welcome. 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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| Sat 25 Sep |
East Meets West - Chinese Brush Painting Weekend Course. |
| 10:00am - 5:00pm |
Venue : Port Eliot Estate, St Germans PL12 5ND. OS ref SX359 578
East meets West.
Port Eliot in St Germans is holding the first art weekend September 25th to 26th in Chinese Brush Painting. The course will be run by the amazing artist Xiao Bai Li set in the lovely surroundings of Port Eliot House. There will also be a chance to thoroughly relax with an optional two course lunch with wine in the Georgian Kitchen which is rarely seen by the public. There is a fascinating display of copper to see. The magical grounds are open for you to wander or you can meander in the woodland garden or stroll along the river. The cost is £ 65 per day with lunch or £ 50 per day without. Places are limited but if you would like to have more information or book a place please contact 01503 230211 or e-mail jo@porteliot.co.uk
Port Eliot Estate Office 01503 230211 |
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jo@porteliot.co.uk www.porteliot.co.uk |
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| Sat 25 Sep |
Harrowbarrow&Metherell CA Coffee Morning |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Come along to the Community Association's Coffee Morning courtesy of Tony & Jo at Oakfield, Rising Sun, Callington PL17 8JB. Modest entry cost includes coffee & biscuit. Raffle and Bring and Buy. All welcome. Mal Rowe 01579 351656 |
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malcolm.rowe@virginmedia.com |
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| Sat 25 Sep |
Liskeard Fun Day |
| 11:00am - 3:00pm |
Luxstowe, Liskeard - fun for all the family with face painting, dance, climbing, soft play trampolining & mountain biking. The event is free. For futher details contact Tanya Moore 01209 721446 |
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| Sat 25 Sep |
Dobwalls Annual Charity Beer Festival |
| 12:00pm - 11:00pm |
To be held in the garden of the Highwayman, Dobwalls (just of the new A38 Dobwalls bypass)With up to a dozen real ales from Cornwall & Devon. Tickets £5 in advance (£6 on the day)includes entry, souvenir glass & programme with tasting notes. Also live music see website for details. |
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www.dobwallsbeerfestival.co.uk |
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| Sun 26 Sep |
Vintage Trains GWR 175th Anniversary - Looe Valley Explorer |
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Commemorating 150 years of the Looe branch as well as the 175th Anniversary of the Great Western Railway, the two consecutive Sunday's of Looe Valley Explorer trains mark the return of steam to the Looe branch for the first time in nearly 50 years. Travel from Liskeard to Looe & back 0121 708 4960 |
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www.vintagetrains.co.uk/vt2010_0919_looe.htm |
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| Sun 26 Sep |
Cornwall Food & Drink Festival |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm |
Lemon Quay Truro - with lots to see and do and taste there is something for everyone at the Cornwall Food & Drink Festival. |
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www.cornwallfoodanddrinkfestival.com |
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| Sun 26 Sep |
The Pentillie Castle Wedding Fair |
| 11:00am - 4:00pm |
Pentille Castle, St Mellion, Saltash PL12 6QD - plan your wedding and explore the best wedding suppliers in the region. Entry £3 including a glass of bubbles. 07885 947606 or 01579 350044 |
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www.pentillie.co.uk |
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| Sun 26 Sep |
Walk - Trains, Trees & Possibly Some Mud |
| 12:00pm |
Start Trenant Woods car park, Polpever (SX235 552)- we finsih this year's walking festival with a walk in Trenant Woods. This year we are offering something different by walking along the foreshore to enter the woods. The reason for this is that we are hoping to catch good views of the Steam Trains as they come into Looe. We will then return through the woods to start of the walk. The walk will last approx 51/2hrs so please bring a drink & packed lunch. Because of foreshore walk, wellies or old shoes are recommended. Donations welcome 01503 262072 |
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www.visit-southeastcornwall.co.uk |
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