Falmouth week 2015 programme

7th – 16th August 2015

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Official Programme falmouthweek.co.uk

PoFSA and the 7 member clubs look forward to welcoming competitors & spectators to Falmouth Week Regatta 2015 the biggest in the South West. It dates back to the 1830’s and encompasses a wide variety of classes for the novice to professional. With it’s many vantage points Falmouth is a superb place to watch yacht racing. Keep an eye on Falmouth Week website for results and various info.

This week is special due to the co-operation of the 7 clubs involved and generous support from sponsors. Thank you all very much.

Welcome to Falmouth Week 2015, this is always one of the highlights in Falmouth which has a vibrant and varied events calendar. From racing out on the water to the many activities taking place across Falmouth town centre there is something for everyone. This programme gives a snapshot of the week, visit www.falmouthweek.co.uk for the full listing.

I would personally like to thank all the sponsors, partners and volunteers whose support ensures the week continues to be a success.

Charles Choak

Chairman Shoreside Committee & Falmouth Town Manager

Chairman Port of Falmouth Sailing Association

www.pofsa.co.uk

Falmouth Week Sailing Sun 9th – Sat 15th August Offshore yachts and multi-hull racing in Falmouth Bay and traditional classes in the Carrick Roads. More details, including Notice of Race and how to enter on www.falmouthweek.co.uk

Richard Gates

Port of Falmouth Sailing Association hope that you enjoy our Falmouth Week programme. A mix of regatta and set courses in Carrick Roads.

Listen to Cornwall’s Number 1 More Music Station for information about Falmouth Week. www.piratefm.co.uk Pennants of the seven sailing clubs involved with Falmouth Week.

More details, including Notice of Race and how to enter on www.falmouthweek.co.uk

Pirate FM Media Bus on the Moor

Hop on board the Pirate FM Media Bus on the Moor on Tuesday 11th & Thursday 13th August between 10am – 4pm to have a go in the fully equipped recording studios, & win summer BBQs with South West Bottled Gas!

Dates for Falmouth Week 2016

Fri 5th – Sun 14th August

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Events throughout the week

Outlaw Summer Market & Food Festival

Daytime at Events Square Various activities & Events

Sat 8th – Mon 12th August Outlaw Food & Drink Festival Tue 11th – Sun 16th August Outlaw Summer Market

Cornwall Segway taster sessions

Celebrating the best contemporary craft, food and drink alongside awesome street food, live music and summer chillout bar.

Free Public Entry

Sat 8th – Wed 12th & Sat 15th August Events Square TR11 3QY. 11am – 3pm

Experience the thrill of riding these unique self-balancing machines as seen on BBC’s The Gadget Show. Amazing Fun. Prices from £3 per go.

Miracle Theatre’s feature film made in Cornwall ‘Tin’ at The Poly Mon 10th – Wed 12th August, 7.30pm Tue 11th & Sat 15th August, 2.30pm A weather-beaten opera company arrives to give a performance of Beethoven’s ‘Fidelio’ in the town hall and finds itself tangled up in a scam to offload worthless shares in the mine. See what happens when the mine unexpectedly yields new treasures.

Tickets 01326 319461. www.thepoly.org

Evening Entertainment See Listing & Ticket Prices

Falmouth Week Challenge

Sat 8th – Fri 14th August, 11am – 11pm Ocean Bowl Teams of four bowl one game. Highest team score wins the Falmouth Week Challenge Trophy. Open to all. £15 per team 01326 313130

Falmouth Art Gallery – Rodney Peppéz : Astonishing automata & marvellous machines Sat 27th June – Sat 5th September

Crafting handmade toys and automata since the 1970s and author of over 80 children’s books. He crafted model vehicles for his series of Mice books from recycled materials and he will be known for his Huxley Pig invention.

A display of his toys, models, artwork and automata alongside a selection of Falmouth’s collection of working automata.

Elemis Spa Bus

Red Arrows Simulator

Sat 8th – Sun 16th August The Moor

£4 a ride www.sdsims.com

Elemis is the luxury British skincare and spa brand with a fully functional mobile spa bus incorporating four treatment pods, a waiting area and retail space for a truly unique experience.

Sat 8th – Sun 16th August Prince of Wales Pier

Guided Tours of Lifeboats

Mon 10th – Fri 14th August, 11am – 4pm Sat 14th August, 11am – 1pm RNLI Lifeboat Station (adjacent to docks entrance)

Free. www.rnli.org.uk/falmouth

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Friday 7th August

Sunday 9th August

Pink Wig Event

Helford River Sailing Club Regatta

6.30pm The Moor to Events Square Raising money for The Breast Care Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro and Breast Cancer Campaign nationally. Join a parade of over 600 Pink Wig wearing ladies leave The Moor at 6.30 led by the infamous Betty Stogs & Falmouth Marine Band. Parade through town to Events Square to dance the night away. www.pinkwigevents.org.uk

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Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Food & Drink Festival 11am – 8pm The Moor

11am – 2pm Falmouth Bay

Racing starts from 11am in Falmouth Bay, 2pm for Working Boats in the Carrick Fleet Entertainment in the Clubhouse.

Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Food & Drink Festival 10am – 6pm The Moor

Food and Drink galore. Sit, relax, have a drink and a bite to eat and take home some wonderful produce. Street food & live music every night. www.outlawevents.co.uk

Tuck in to the best food and drink from artisan Cornish producers. Enjoy free tasters, street food, live music summer bar and chill out zone.

Open late. www.outlawevents.co.uk

Falmouth Marching Carnival 6.30pm Falmouth Rugby Club

This year’s event is dedicated to celebrating the memory of PC Andy Hocking to reflect all the support he gave over the years for this event. Led by Falmouth Marine Band, recent recipient of the Spirit of Falmouth Award for services to the community. Hopefully parents, children and support organisations will turn out in force to add to this year’s celebrations. paul.wickes@cornwallmarine.net

Carnival Party 7pm ’til late Events Square

Carnival Party with The Soul Sensations live music from Falmouth’s Favourites, food and bar.

Tickets: Free Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

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The Legendary Wurzels Hog Roast and Cider Night 7.30pm ’til late Events Square Marquee TR11 3QY

The favourite cider guzzlers are back in town for their infamous Hog Roast & Cider Night – fancy dress encouraged. Tickets: £15 seetickets.com / Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

Monday 10th August

Tuesday 11th August

Mylor Yacht Club Regatta

Restronguet Sailing Club Regatta

Mylor Yacht Club Regatta Racing starts from 11am in Falmouth Bay, 1pm in Carrick Roads Entertainment and relaxation at Mylor.

Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Food & Drink Festival 10am – 6pm The Moor

Artisan Cornish Food and Drink galore. Be sure to drop by The Moor and taste for yourself. Sit, relax, have a drink and a bite to eat and take home some wonderful produce. Street food and live music every night. www.outlawevents.co.uk

Racing starts from 11am in Falmouth Bay, 1pm in Carrick Roads Relax on the lawn at Restronguet Sailing Yacht Club.

Outlaw Summer Market 11am – 6pm Marquee on The Moor

The ultimate collection of handmade loveliness.

A huge array of hand picked craft, food and drink by the most talented designers, makers and producers. Enjoy tasty street food, live music and our summer bar. www.outlawevents.co.uk

TOPLOADER with support from Land of The Giants 7.30pm ’til late Events Square TR11 3QY

Chart topping Toploader (Onka’s Big Moka, Dancing in the Moonlight, Magic Hotel) make their debut to Falmouth Week, with support from the feisty award-winning Land of The Giants. A great line-up for live music lovers.

Tickets: £15 seetickets.com Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

Jump & Jive with Company B with Support from Almost Blues 7.30pm ’til late Events Square Marquee TR11 3QY

Bringing the sights and sound of the 1940’s bang up to date with a rowdy energetic show full of swing and swagger.

Tickets: £8 seetickets.com Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

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T: 01326 310323 E: falenquiries@cornwall.ac.uk W: www.falmouthmarineschool.ac.uk

Falmouth Marine School specialises in: Marine Biology & Science Boatbuilding Watersports Marine Engineering

Wednesday 12th August Penrose Sailmakers Champagne Race Day 11am

Champagne Race starts at 11am, 1pm in Carrick Roads. The Champagne Race dates back to 1955 where yachts race for up to 25 miles all for a Champagne Prize.

‘RED ARROWS’ Aerobatic Display

6.15pm – 6.35pm Falmouth Inner Harbour Falmouth is pleased to welcome back the Red Arrows. The aerobatics team of the Royal Air Force is renowned throughout the world. www.raf.mod.uk/reds The display will take place over the inner harbour (see map on back cover).

RNLI Fun on the Quay 6pm – 11pm Custom House Quay

Family fun on the quay and in the basin following the Red Arrows. See Custom House Quay come alive with waterborne activities finishing with live music from the Aberfal Oggymen.

Free. Donations to the RNLI kindly accepted.

Supported by: Sharps Brewery The RNLI has been chosen as the long term charity for Falmouth Week and any support you can give to this worthy charity is gratefully appreciated. www.rnli.org.uk www.falmouthlifeboat.co.uk

Action Sports Tour

1.00pm, 3.00pm, 5.30pm & 6.45pm Church Street car park shows The Action Sports Tour mixes the incredible skill, control and balance of trials riding with the spectacular jump riding from BMX and MTB, these are shows not to be missed. For more info check the website. www.actionsportstour.co.uk www.greenbank-hotel.co.uk

Tribute Night with Definitely MightBe (OASIS) Greatest Hits Night Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Summer Market 10am – 8pm The Moor

The ultimate collection of handmade loveliness.

Hand picked craft, food and drink. Street food and live music every night. Open late. www.outlawevents.co.uk

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7.30pm ’til late Events Square TR11 3QY

The UK’s No.1 tribute act to Oasis will be performing those classics from Wonderwall to the Cigarettes & Alcohol. A must for all Oasis fans! With support from Loco. Fancy dress welcome.

Tickets: £12 seetickets.com Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

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Travel Information for Wednesday 12th August 2015

Falmouth will be busy, and car parking is limited. We are encouraging you to leave your car at home and walk, car share or use the train, bus or extended St. Mawes Ferry Service if you can.

Falmouth Road Closures & Parking Roads in Falmouth’s town centre will be pedestrianised on Wed 12th August from 11am to 11pm. Church Street Car Park and Custom House Quay car park will be closed all day. Other car parks are open as usual.

Parking at Ships & Castles / The Hornworks Open from 12 noon, Wednesday 12th August.

Cars only ÂŁ3. Access from Ships & Castles car park.

Town Shuttle Bus

Bus & Trains

366 Townlink operates 8.59am S and finishes 4.20pm, last journey from The Moor at 4pm. 367 Shorelink operates 9.40am and finishes 4.20pm last journey from The Moor at 3.40pm.

Services will follow their usual timetables.

St Mawes Ferry dditional evening service from A Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier every hour 6.30pm to 9.30pm, from St Mawes 7pm to 9pm.

Ponsharden Park & Ride / Float

Flushing Access for residents only.

No parking facilities for visitors. arbour movements during H the aerobatic display will be restricted and a Port Notice to Mariners will be issued.

For travel information please listen to updates on Pirate FM and BBC Radio Cornwall. www.falmouth.co.uk/travel-resources

Park & Float until 7pm, Park & Ride until 8pm, Car park 9.30am to 9pm.

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FALMOUTH WEEK MONDAY 10 AUGUST - 8PM

THURSDAY 13 AUG UST - 8PM

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Thursday 13th August

Friday 14th August

Royal Cornwall Yacht Club

St Mawes Sailing Club Regatta

Watch the Falmouth Working Boats and Sunbeams finish opposite RCYC in the Harbour.

Shoreside Entertainment on the quay for all.

Racing starts from 11am in Falmouth Bay, 1pm in Carrick Roads.

Falmouth Art Galley

Racing starts from 11am in Falmouth Bay, 1pm in Carrick Roads. Noon – 11pm

Science in the Square

11am – 3pm

12pm – 4pm

Artomata workshop – making toys inspired by Rodney Peppé, workshop for all ages. Free

Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Summer Market 10am – 6pm

Discover awesome artisan craft, food & drink plus grab tasty street food, listen to live music and chill out in our summer bar! www.outlawevents.co.uk

Ska Night with Rudi’s Message 7.30pm ’til late Events Square TR11 3QY

Dr & the Medics take you to that Spirit in the Sky on the 14th

Back for the 4th year running South West Ska Giants present this rowdy skankin night which is building up a huge following!

Tickets: £8 seetickets.com Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

‘Scary Science?’ Join scientists from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus to investigate whether nature really is as scary as it can seem! Become a Scientist for the day with hands-on activities, science talks about research happening on our door step and a chance to hold exotic animals. Fun for the family. Free entry including face painting and bouncy castle. www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall/ scienceinthesquare Free

Falmouth Art Gallery 2pm – 3pm

I’ll bite your nose - we are going to make big noses and glasses that you can nibble. Free

Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Summer Market 10am – 6pm

The ultimate collection of handmade loveliness.

A huge array of hand picked craft, food and drink by the most talented designer, makers and producers around. Street food and live music every night. www.outlawevents.co.uk

80s/90s Extravaganza with Five, Doctor & The Medics, Phatts & Small and K-Klass!

7.30pm ’til late Events Square TR11 3QY

The biggest Retro event in the SouthWest is back! Featuring 90s heart throbs FIVE, Dr and the Medics, Phatts & Small, and K-Klass – One stage, one HUGE night! Fancy dress comp – Get your tickets early! (Over 18s Only).

Tickets: £20 seetickets.com Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

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Fireworks Spectacular

Sunday 16th August

Inner Harbour (Delayed until Saturday 15th August if weather inclement)

The Falmouth Dragon Boat Challenge

10pm. Friday

Watch the fireworks illuminate the inner harbour and the stunning back drop Falmouth has to offer.

Saturday 15th August Flushing Sailing Club Regatta Racing starts from 11am in Falmouth Bay, and 1pm in Carrick Roads.

Entertainment back at the Club. Prize-giving for the sailing competitors throughout the week starts at 8pm.

Falmouth Art Gallery 11am – 3pm

10am – 4pm Falmouth Inner Harbour / Events Square 40ft traditional Chinese style boats powered by up to 16 people with paddles. To enter or for more information contact 07718 393087 Email: mikelanyon@talktalk.net www.dragonboatevents.com

Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Summer Market 10am – 6pm

Your last chance to buy awesome artisan products, listen to live music, eat fabulous food and grab a glass of something cold.

Be sure to drop by! www.outlawevents.co.uk

Artomata workshop – making toys inspired by Rodney Peppé.

Free

Marquee on The Moor Outlaw Summer Market 10am – 6pm

Shop til you drop in our marquee of artisan craft, food and drink, grab a Pimms, and relax in our summer chill out zone. www.outlawevents.co.uk

Pirates of Kernow Night with Freshly Squeezed, plus support from The Levity

Wed 12th 6.15pm

7.30pm ’til late Events Square TR11 3QY

The acclaimed Freshly Squeezed bring you the best live party atmosphere for the traditional fancy dress themed night to end Falmouth Week, with their addictive mix of funk, soul,jazz and electronica. With support from The Levity.

(Over 18s Only) Tickets: £12 seetickets.com Events Square Box Office Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

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General Information

Thank you!

Regatta Information

The organisers of Falmouth Week would like to thank numerous volunteers and the following organisations that have supported the event:

Tickets for Events Square

• A&P • BBC Radio Cornwall • Cornwall Council • Cornwall Marine Network • English Heritage • Falmouth Art Gallery • Falmouth Carnival Committee • Falmouth Festivals Ltd • Falmouth Marine Band • Falmouth Park & Float • Falmouth Pubs United • Falmouth Town Council • Falmouth Town Management • Falmouth Watersports Centre • Falmouth Working Boat Association • Harbour Lights • Marshals for Cornwall • National Maritime Museum Cornwall • Port of Falmouth Sailing Association • Quayside • RNLI • Rowe’s • Sharps Brewery • South West Bars & Events Limited • St John Ambulance • St Mawes Ferry Company • Tempus Leisure

Race Office 01326 211555 or email raceoffice@falmouthweek.co.uk

All tickets for Events on Events Square are available online at www.seetickets.com Box Office open on Events Square from 18th July and throughout Falmouth Week.

Box Office Line: 07557 923 301 www.southwestbarsandevents.co.uk Facebook: Falmouth Week Events Twitter: @falweekevents

Town Management Office Falmouth Week www.falmouthweek.co.uk T: 01326 313553

Falmouth Cornwall UK

@FalmouthWeek

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Correct at time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programme and timings without prior notice.

Photographers: Lee Whitehead, Richard Wilcox, Action Sports Tour, Richard Gates

This program was designed and produced with kind support from Eight Wire. www.8wire.co.uk

Branding and front cover design by Changing Brands. www.changingbrands.co.uk

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