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Guide to a Cornish Summer 2021

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Guide to a Cornish Summer Hello and welcome to our 2021 Guide to a Cornish Summer! From activities to suit all ages, places to eat and events to be experienced, this compact little guide offers an insight into the incredible things taking place throughout Cornwall this season. There’s always something new and wonderful to be found in Cornwall’s independent stores, often handmade and locally sourced. Even if it’s just a small souvenir for a friend, or a card as a memento, shopping local is vital to Cornwall and its many communities, and nothing beats discovering something special that feels unique to you. So, whether you’re on the lookout for ideas for a day out with the family, or searching for that perfect gift, this free guide has plenty of authentic Cornish goodies on offer. Oll an Gwella, (All the best)

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Guide to a Cornish Summer 01 Zebediah’s Art & Craft Collective 02 Castle Bude 03 Perrans Above 04 Bodmin Keep 05 Jungle Jacks 06 Art at the Beach 07 The Big Pink Tree/Flowertime 08 Emjems 09 Lucie Sivicka 10 Healing Star 11 Circa 21

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12 Mirva Gallery 13 Cowhouse Gallery 14 Sophie Tilston 15 The Falmouth Hotel 16 The Greenbank 17 The Working Boat 18 Baileys Country Store 19 Just Delights 20 Trelissick Gallery 21 The Alverton 22 Hangloose Adventure 6 B330

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ZEBEDIAH ART & CRAFT COLLECTIVE Zebediah’s Art and Craft Collective at 5 Church Street, Launceston, has now been running successfully for over 4 years and has become an attractive addition to the town. We house over 30 Local Artists and Crafters and also do themed exhibitions for any local artists. Open on Sundays throughout August. W: www.zebediahs.com T: 01566 249305

Overlooking Summerleaze beach in Bude, the light and airy rooms at The Castle host the heritage centre, telling the story of Bude’s cultural heritage history. New for 2021 are two exhibitions, including a VR experience. There are three art galleries with a regularly changing exhibition programme showcasing the talents of local artists. Situated within the Grade II listed Castle is Café Limelight, serving drinks, light lunches and cakes daily throughout the year. The Café enjoys panoramic views from the conservatory towards Bude Canal, the harbour and right out to the Atlantic Ocean.

For more information, visit www. thecastlebude.co.uk or check out our Facebook page for regular updates. Open 10-5pm, free admission The Castle, Bude Cornwall EX23 8LG T: 01288 357300

A CORNISH WALK

ST AGNES TO PERRANPORTH 7 MILE ROUND TRIP MODERATE This stunning stretch of North Coast offers views of coves only accessible by kayak, sea stacks and plenty of bird and marine wildlife. A steep but short up and down hike through Trevellas Cove, you’ll continue walking on level ground amongst ancient quarries and wheelhouse ruins until reaching Perranporth and its sweeping beach. There’s plenty of places to eat or have an ice cream in both destinations and there are frequent buses that can take you back to St Agnes instead of the walk back.

PERRANS ABOVE

Perrans Above is an aerial photography gallery offering stunning images of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Experience the beauty of Cornwall’s coasts, hidden beaches, and historic sites from unique bird’s-eye perspectives. With collections by ten local photographers - images are available to buy as framed prints, panoramas, and posters, with free worldwide home delivery.

Above: Doom Bar, Padstow by Duncan Scobie; The Island, St. Ives by Simon Smith; Falmouth Harbour by George Cryer. E: hello@perransabove.co.uk W: perransabove.co.uk

BODMIN KEEP This summer Bodmin Keep Army Museum is offering something for everyone, with a wealth of Second World War themed activities and events which will appeal to all generations. There are special activities on offer each day which are included at no extra charge in the normal admission price. These include getting up close to curious museum objects that have been specially chosen by the museum’s Curators, finding out about popular pastimes for soldiers when they were off-duty, and discovering how families made weird and wonderful meals from limited rations and recipes from the Ministry of Food. There are demonstrations on how to do your hair and makeup 1940s style and you can meet a living history Second World War nurse to discover medical treatments on the battlefront during the D-Day landings.

On Saturday August 28th there is a special opportunity to meet the experts from WWII Re-Enactment Southwest for a living history display, all day in the museum grounds. Visitors can find out about life in the US and British Armies, with fascinating objects, vintage uniforms and friendly, knowledgeable re-enactors. And on 4th and 5th September, the museum has organised two free ‘Bodmin in the Second World War’ family history days at Bodmin’s Old Library with talks, slide shows and fun activities. The museum has lots of new displays and exhibitions for 2021 and will be continuing with a range of Covid-safe measures to ensure your visit is relaxed and enjoyable and to keep everyone as safe as possible. To book your visit and find out more about the events timetable, visit the museum’s website, www.bodminkeep.org

Opening times: Open Tuesday – Saturday 10-5pm. It’s easy to book your visit, just go to www.bodminkeep.org Admission: (Pay once then return free for a year) Adult £7 Child £3 Under 5 years free Dogs welcome Below: Two Cornish Land girls, from the George Ellis Collection held at Kresen Kernow.

Dog friendly beaches Since 2020, most beaches in Cornwall allow dogs all year, except for the ones with dog bans from 10am to 6pm in July and August. The good news is that there are some truly beautiful beaches which allow dogs all year. Here is our pick of 5 of the best Watergate Bay, Newquay This huge, soft and sandy beach is our pick for a few reasons. The surf is wonderful here and you can enjoy surfing lessons or other water sports while your dog also roams free in what is a vast expanse of sandy freedom. There are also lovely dog friendly restaurants such as Wax and The Beach Hut and coffee and snack vans, as well as magnificent coastal walks. Holywell Bay Holywell Bay is distinctive for the twin peaks of Gull Rock just offshore and it will be familiar with Poldark fans as a key location for filming in the BBC TV series. It is backed by beautiful, soft, sandy dunes and can be accessed from a car park right by the beach. Perranporth Perranporth is in many ways a dog friendly haven. The popular, wide sandy beach on the north allows dogs on leads all year and they can run free off lead on Perran Sands to the north. The car parks are close to the beach (although busy in summer) and there is even a doggy shower available as well as an ice cream parlour which pioneered dog friendly ice creams. Porthkidney beach near St Ives Porthkidney beach is a little trickier to get to than some of the other beaches we have mentioned but in this part of West Cornwall, there are fewer to choose from and Porthkidney is particularly beautiful. You can walk down to this beach from the coast path near to Carbis Bay and Lelant stations, which you can access by train. Alternatively, park near St Uny Church in Lelant or at the station in Lelant and follow the footpath down to the beach to gain access Carne beach, Roseland Peninsula Carne Beach on the southern shores of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula is sheltered by Nare Head. The beach itself is sandy and popular with families. The very dog friendly and highly recommended, Nare Head Hotel is just above it for cream teas or snacks and there is parking and easy access to the beach. For more dog friendly beaches and a list of beaches which do have dog bans visit www. dogfriendlycornwall.co.uk where you can find information online or order a printed guide with maps in the online shop.

JUNGLE JACKS Jungle Jack’s Newquay is open again and we are so glad to be back. It’s been a long time! We are a purpose built children’s indoor soft play centre in the heart of Treloggan Trade Park, Newquay. With an impressive adventure play frame Jungle Jack’s aims to provide a safe environment where children from 0 - 10 years old can explore the exciting equipment and enjoy the

challenges it provides. We’ve got all the right procedures in place to stay Covid Secure. The café is in full swing for each session and we are also a popular party venue for your little’uns big day. For all opening hours and play sessions just book via the site www.bookwhen.com/ junglejacks.

ART AT THE BEACH

‘Art at The Beach’, Mawgan Porth is a beautiful little gallery with a wide array of artworks in various mediums and styles including artworks by students, with commissions available. Art Lessons Fun, highly informative lessons in sketch, perspective and paint are available for all ages and abilities, enabling even novice students to produce fantastic artworks within hours. Where better to learn to paint and draw than such a beautiful beach? Zoom lessons and online courses also available plus team building. Check out our amazing reviews on TripAdvisor: Art at the Beach. Compliant with Covid advice. T: 07818 838 524 W: www.artatthebeach.co.uk

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Uncover Layers of Cornwall at the St Just Ordinalia From September 4th - 18th 2021, a small team of community-spirited individuals in the rugged west of Cornwall, are converging creatively to put on a full scale (within the government’s Covid-19 restrictions) two-week long Festival of Cornish Culture. The focal point of the festival is the immersive performances of the powerful, biblical trilogy of medieval mystery plays, The Ordinalia, in the town’s historic Plen an Gwari, arguably the oldest working outdoor theatre space in the country. Although anyone can purchase tickets to each of the individual three plays; Origo Mundi, The Passion and The Resurrection, with a festival ticket, festivalgoers can watch all three plays in the famous trilogy and partake in a variety of uniquely Cornish events and workshops. Perhaps the quirkiest of the sessions is Cornish wrestling (Omdowl y’gan taves). Wrestling is one of Cornwall’s national sports and was an intrinsic part of the festivals where miracle plays were performed back in the 14th century. At the 2021 St Just Festival of Cornish Culture, members of the Cornish Wrestling Association (founded in 1938) will be demonstrating some of the techniques involved in this ancient and very Cornish martial art and will talk through its intriguing history.  St Just’s Miner’s Chapel, in the heart of this historical mining community will play host to ‘A very Cornish Concert’ on Monday 6th and Sunday 12th September, with an evening of Cornish music, stories and culture. Festival tickets cost £90 and include access to all three plays, a curated evening concert of Cornish culture, and three cultural activities of choice. Festival ticket holders will also leave with a curated souvenir programme and a goody bag. For more information, visit the St Just Ordinalia website at  www.stjustordinalia.com/ St Just Ordinalia Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @StJustOrdinalia

St Ives School of Painting The St Ives School of Painting, a historic painting School and a registered charity, has extended its provision for young people with an ambitious online youth programme. Led by Youth Arts Manager, Cat Lee, the School offers three different projects for young people: a Kids Sunday Art Club, an Art Collective for teenagers, and a Culture Camp for young people at risk. Much of the provision is free for young people to access, thanks to support from various funders including The Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, St Ives Rotary Club, The Roy Ray Legacy Fund, Little Parc Owles Trust, and the UK government’s Kickstarter Programme. Cat Lee explained: “Our Art Collective and Culture Camp are projects specifically aimed at those from low-income households. We are targeting a big section of the next generation of adults who feel excluded from cultural experiences. Covid has intensified educational inequalities and left this group even more alienated.” The pinnacle of the youth programme is Culture Camp, which began in 2017 but has pivoted online in order to continue.  Meanwhile, The Porthmeor Art Collective is a new online project which focuses on contemporary art practices and ideas, led and taught by 18–25-year-old emerging artists. Currently spearheaded by emerging young artist Caleb Richards, who’s role is part-funded by the Kickstarter Scheme, this project is thought to be the only peer to peer initiative of its type in the UK. The hour-long sessions are free and the syllabus, designed by Caleb, covers topics including the roots and techniques of Manga, iconic album covers of the past decade, and New York graffiti in the 1980s. Finally, in October the School will recommence its online Sunday Kids Art Club, with hour-long sessions suitable for whole families but specifically aimed at children between 7-12. The £10 charge for these sessions helps support the other youth work of the charity, enabling it to provide free arts education to those less able to pay. For more information or to get involved, visit www.schoolofpainting. co.uk/young-artists/ Image credit: young person drawing at Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Photo taken by Bob Berry.

PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications SUMMER ACTIVITIES 3rd – 31st August, Tuesday - Saturday   As school holidays are upon us, PK Porthcurno are ready and waiting to welcome a steady flow of visitors to their beautiful part of the county. During August they will be hosting PK Pop Up Summer of Fun! With activities to get you jumping, painting, creating sound, and learning some amazing facts about global communications.   Tuesdays, 13:00 – 15:00 LED Cable Games – Test your Morse code skills and race your friends on our LED cable game.   Wednesdays, 13:00 – 15:00 Cable Sounds in the PK gardens – Enjoy an interactive cable sculpture and experiment with different sounds.   Thursdays, 13:00 Mini PK tours in the museum   Fridays, 13:00 - 15:00 Lino printing inspired by Planet PK images – create a piece of artwork to take home and learn about the wildlife in the valley.   Saturdays, 13:00 – 15:00 Cable Long Jump on Porthcurno Beach – how far can you jump?    As the UK’s only dedicated museum of global communications, come and discover the remarkable story of PK Porthcurno that kick started the connected world we know today. Explore underground World War II bunker’s that hid the Porthucurno Telegraph Station; climb the escape stairs for breath-taking sea views; view a LEGO reimagining of the first undersea telegraph cable; meet the large octopus encircling the temporary exhibition space; learn about Porthcurno’s nocturnal wildlife; discover interactive displays and enjoy an ice cream or lunch at Café PK before picking up a souvenir in the PK Shop.   OPENING TIMES 17th May – 31st October 10:00 – 17:00 DAILY  Last entry at 16:00. Pre-book tickets online for timed entry admission.   ADMISSION PRICES £9 Adult £5.50 Children under 18 (under 5s are free) £8 tudent £26 Family (2 adults and up to three under 18s)   www.pkporthcurno.com Image: Sam Breeze

THE BIG PINK TREE/FLOWERTIME On Penpol Terrace Hayle you will find a little gem called The Big Pink Tree. Inside the store there is an array of wonderful gifts, ladies fashion accessories and beautiful items for the home, lots of the gifts are sourced locally from small Artisan crafters. They have an incredible range of quality greeting cards for every occasion over a 1000 different cards from small mainly independent companies. Also within The Big Pink Tree is Flowertime Florist who provides flowers for all occasions, specialising in gifts, funerals and wedding floristry. Flowertime Florist was established on the 18th September 1989 and has been invited many times to exhibit at the Chelsea Flower Show, where they have won numerous medals

including gold for professional floristry. If you are looking for a beautiful gift you’ll always find it here, Mark and the team look forward to welcoming you soon.

Open Monday– Saturday, 9-5pm. T: 01736 757006 W: www.thebigpinktree.co.uk W: www.wesendflowers.co.uk

EMJEMS A true treasure trove and ‘not so hidden gem’ on St Ives’ eclectic St Andrew’s Street, Emjems has long been a staple part of St Ives’ culture for both locals and visitors. A family run shop that has been selling beautiful silver and gemstone jewellery, crystals, incense, a huge range of essential oils, singing bowls, stones and fossils for over 45 years, there are still plenty more beautiful discoveries to be made inside. St Andrews Street, St Ives Opening Times: Monday-Sunday 11-5.30pm. T: 01736 798404 @emjemsofstives @ st.ives.emjemsofstives 0pm

@emjemsofstives

EXPERIENCE MINACK THEATRE A place like no other, the world-famous Minack theatre is a must-see for visitors to Cornwall. Discover the extraordinary story of how it was created and experience the magic of live theatre in this iconic space. The Minack stages a full programme of live performances and at other times you are welcome to explore the dramatic site and enjoy the glorious sub-tropical gardens full of exotic plants. Advance booking essential. The Minack Theatre Porthcurno Cornwall TR19 6JU 01736 810181 minack.com

LUCIE SIVICKA

Lucie Sivicka is a Czech potter, with 20 years experience, living in Penzance and has a studio in Newlyn. Lucie fell in love with the Cornish coast and its communities. Her pottery is constantly inspired by the strong community of outdoor swimmers seen across the Penzance and Newlyn coastline. She loves illustrating little stories which make her customers smile. Lucie’s pots are mostly different

styles of mugs with illustrations of swimmers,wind chimes with swimmers, different shapes of vases and also her very popular whale designs with lovely turquoise and navy glazes. T: 07415 609224 E: ceramicglasslucie@gmail.com Ceramic, stained glass Lucie Sivicka ceramicglasslucie

A Day a As the popularity of staycations soar, competition to find a slice of escapism has become tough, and this is no exception for the Isles of Scilly. However, in just a day, there’s still plenty you can do to get the most of this sub-tropical archipelago that has beguiled adventurers for decades. At 9.30am, the Scillonian III departs from Penzance harbour. From there, it’s a 2 hour and 45-minute journey across 28 miles of wild Cornish Sea to the harbour of St Mary’s. It’s a crossing unlike any other, offering stunning scenes of both Cornish coastline and open sea. As noon approaches, the bright aquamarine waters of Scilly approach… St Mary’s As the largest island on Scilly, St Mary’s has plenty of hustle and bustle to keep you entertained for the four hours of Scilly fun you can have before you’re needed back at the harbour to board the Scillonian home at 4pm. The island is extremely cycle-friendly; by bike, you can explore the island’s gorgeous beaches, from Hugh Town’s south facing Porthcressa to the north facing Town Beach and Porthmellon, as well as much more be it eateries, galleries or historical sites. Island Hop Travel by boat is common practice amongst the Scilly Isles. Depending on the tides and wind, travel to Tresco from St Mary’s can take as little as 20 minutes, however the jet powered boats can do it in under 10 minutes. For St Martin’s, it’s a little longer at around 25 minutes and for St Agnes, roughly 15 minutes. It’s always good to check close to the time of your day trip for accurate timetables and weather conditions. St Agnes Unspoilt and unequivocally tranquil, St. Agnes is barely a mile long. At low tide, it’s joined by its island neighbour Gugh via a sand bar. The island is home to 82 people, with working farms, and a very picturesque lighthouse. While away an hour or two exploring the coastline before rewarding yourself with a pint at the island’s pub, The Turk’s Head, or a delicious cream tea at Coastguards Cafe. There’s also Westward Farm, where you’ll find the Isle of Scilly’s only licensed distillery producing premium gin, cyder and apple juice as well as their shop ’28 Miles’ which stocks a selection of essential oils, soaps and toiletries made from plants grown and used on the island itself. Tresco One of Scillies greater-known features is the island of Tresco, a small sanctuary of sub-tropical luxury. The island was purchased by wealthy merchant banker Augustus Smith during the 1830s from the Duchy of Cornwall and has been in the family ever since, currently owned by the DorrienSmiths, but what it is most notably renowned for is its extensive gardens. Spanning across the ruins of a medieval monastery, Tresco Abbey Gardens offer 17 acres of plants, trees, and flowers from all

at Scilly over the world that thrive in Tresco’s mild climate. Accompanying the gardens is the Isles of Scilly homage to its 900 plus shipwrecks at Valhalla Museum, located within the gardens. Bryher Inspiration for the Michael Morpurgo novel ‘Why the Whales Came’, it’s easy to see why Bryher draws in artists and authors, with its rocky coves and small granite hills. For a traditional pub lunch, Fraggle Rock Bar is on hand, whilst Vine Café offers an atmospheric step back in time with homemade food in a cosy setting. Those looking for a luxurious experience can head over to award-winning hotel Hell Bay, and if you’re still keen for some water action, there are also kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding opportunities. St Martin’s It’s easy to spot this island, thanks to its brightly coloured red and white striped daymark, erected in 1683 by Thomas Ekins on the highest point of the island. As the northernmost island with a population of roughly 120 people, St Martin’s has a diverse and creative community. Visit St Martin’s Vineyard and Winery for a taste of one of the smallest and most southerly vineyards in the UK, or head to the St Martin’s Observatory for some deep sky viewing. The island is also home to renowned jeweller Fay Page, whose open studio is a treasure trove of stunning jewellery and beach comb finds, where you can find your own special piece of Scilly to take home with you. From just £30 per person, plan your day trip via the Scillonian Ferry and chosen adventures at www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk

OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS Isles of Scilly Travel: Day Trip Return from Land’s End Skybus to St Mary’s – From £125 per person. Day Trip Return Fly + Sale – From £84pp, fly from Land’s End to St Mary’s, and sail back to Penzance. Penzance Helicopters: Fly by helicopter from Penzance to St Mary’s and Tresco with Penzance Helicopters. For spontaneous adventurers, a Last-Minute Daytrip Fare is £129pp return, bookable within 24 hours of departure by telephone only and subject to availability. For those who like to plan, the Advance Daytrip Fare is £185pp return. To find out more, visit www.penzancehelicopters.co.uk

Image: Annie Spratt

A CORNISH WALK

PRAA TO PORTHLEVEN 10 MILE ROUND TRIP CHALLENGING We only say this is challenging because there is no return bus option should you not want to make the walk back home, otherwise the ground is fairly even on this stretch of the South West Coast path and offers some amazing scenes of wheelhouse mines embedded into the cliff face. Porthleven is a great foodie hub for an after-trek meal and on a gloriously sunny day Praa Sands is breath taking and well sheltered with pristine white sand should you fancy a dip in the sea.

THE HEALING STAR Causewayhead’s unique magical mystery store is an eclectic emporium offering a treasure trove of magical and spiritually orientated products and giftware. They stock an extensive range of high quality essential oils and hand blended incense by Star Child of Glastonbury which is the perfect partner for the ceramic art of Wyn Abbot. Colourful dreamcatchers, silver and pewter jewellery, gemstones and crystals, books, tarot packs, pendulumns and quality greetings cards are just some of the delightful things you will find within. Summer opening hours are 12 - 4 on Monday and 11 - 4 for the rest of the week, but closed

on Wednesday and Sunday. Because of the Covid-19 situation, these times may be subject to change, so please check their facebook page.

35 Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SP T: 01736 330669 E: healingstarpenzance@gmail.com TheHealingStarPenzance

MIRVA GALLERY

CIRCA 21

Summer colours all wrapped up in a gift! Come and find something coastal, artsy and unique to remind you of Cornwall. Circa 21 show cases handmade jewellery by owner Esme Burton, prints by Humble Cottage, cornstarch bio plastic pots by Maddies Plant Store, hand dyed picnic wraps made on the Isles of Scilly by Traceless and sea glass jewellery by Sarah Drew. Perhaps take home a coastal themed chopping board by Cornish Magpie. Cornwall feels like it lives in these maker’s psyche, and there is something eternally inspiring about their vibrant work. Locally Made + Fair Trade + Sustainable Living. CIRCA 21 21 Market Jew Street Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2HR

Open 10am-4pm Mon to Sat Quiet Times 10-11am Please support us with ‘Just a Card Campaign’ ethos. E: circa21pz@gmail.com T: 07876 124449 W: www.circa21.co.uk

The Mirva Gallery Collective is a community interest company, providing a platform for local artists and makers to showcase, develop and sell their work. With over eighty exhibiting members, we have plenty to amaze and delight. Join our artist led workshops to learn from our makers at Mirva .Craftspace. Visit link. tree/mirvagallery to find out more and to book. Find us at 6 Causewayhead, Penzance, TR18 2SN and at 4 Chapel St, St Ives, TR26 2LR Mirvagallery

A CORNISH WALK

ST IVES TO ZENNOR 12 MILE ROUND TRIP MODERATELY CHALLENGING A popular walk along the South West Coast Path, taking you along some stunning coastline to the picturesque village of Zennor and back again through the countryside, we’d recommend this for experienced hikers. Spot Seal Island from Trigg Point and enjoy the breath-taking beauty of the open Atlantic. The Tinner’s Arms in Zennor is right by the path so you can stop for a spot of lunch and refreshment before making your way home. You can always hop on the 300 Cornwall Explorer bus back to St Ives if you don’t fancy the trek home.

COWHOUSE GALLERY The Cowhouse Gallery is run by a group of local artists and craftspeople. This independence allows them to offer a wide range of original arts and crafts at very affordable prices. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this bright light art space. A stroll away is Perranuthnoe Cove and breath taking coastal walks looking towards St Michael’s Mount in one direction and to Prussia Cove the other.

Lynfield Craft Centre, Perranuthnoe, TR20 9NA W: www.cowhousegallery.co.uk T: 01736 710538 Open daily 10-5pm Images: Turbulent Sky, Godrevy by Anne Boss and Ladies Awaiting by Janeve Bainbridge.

Porthleven Arts Festival

A powerhouse force of community creativity, Porthleven has long been revered as a town where originality and contemporary Cornish culture can take centre stage. Food, music, heritage, and the arts all play a prominent role in the beating heart of this famous fishing port, which is why this year’s brand new Porthleven Arts Festival taking place this September, is such a welcomed celebration. Porthleven Arts Festival is set to be held over 10 days across 10 venues, bringing dance, drama, art, film and much more to life through a variety of performances, workshops, and events. Art lovers will be well catered to, with celebrations of Porthleven’s heritage, a postcard auction and an en plein air painting competition offering all artists the chance to get involved.

WIN £3,000 IN THE PORTHLEVEN HARBOUR ARTS PRIZE Running from the 25th September to the 2nd October, you can find out more including how to get involved with the PAC at www.porthlevenarts.com A contest for traditional and digital artists, both amateur and professional, the Porthleven Harbour Arts Prize is a contest for, both amateur and professional creatives working on canvas, board, paper, wood, metal, and textiles. There’ll be an adults’ and a children’s contest and winners will be chosen at the Porthleven Arts Festival, with a special prizegiving ceremony on Sunday October 3rd.  Image: Darren Welsh

THE POLY GUILD

Visit us in the heart of Falmouth or shop online for work by local makers and artists. Unique and handcrafted, with a Cornish connection.

www.thepolyguild.org

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FREE FAMILY DROP-IN ART WORKSHOPS Saturday 24th July – Sunday 5th September Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the Summer Holidays from 10am to 3pm. Gyllyngdune Gardens are holding free art workshops three days a week throughout the summer break that take inspiration from the creativity taking place at Falmouth’s best-known hubs, such as Falmouth Art Gallery’s ‘Ingenious’ exhibition and Falmouth Library’s Summer Reading Challenge. Influenced by Falmouth’s historic Fox family legacy, whose interests in the arts, sciences and engineering led to many pioneering inventions, these fun workshops will be combining these elements and offering something for everyone. There’s also a ‘Foxtrot’ map in which families can take a walk around town to discover key sites of the Fox legacy and walk in their footsteps to discover more free workshops and events. As a drop-in event, numbers are limited, so be sure to check the dates in the summer activity guide available online via www. open.falculture.org

THE FALMOUTH HOTEL

Enjoy a taste of grandeur at the “Grande Dame of Falmouth”, oozing with Victorian splendour, spacious interiors, and stunning sea views, for one of our superb Cornish cream teas. Delight in our locally made scones, accompanied by Cornish clotted cream, and homemade jam, or alongside a selection of traditional finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries in our elegant Castle beach restaurant. To book your table please visit www.falmouthhotel. co.uk, select dining and choose English cream teas. For our restaurant lunch and dinner reservations please also visit our website and select dining at The Falmouth.

T: 01326 312671 The Falmouth Hotel, Castle Beach, Falmouth TR11 4NZ W: www.falmouthhotel.co.uk @TheFalmouthHotel @thefalmouthhotel

A CORNISH WALK PENTEWAN TO MEVAGISSEY, CIRCLING AROUND HELIGAN 5.3 MILE ROUND TRIP MODERATELY CHALLENGING Following the footpath across the fields, you’ll join the cycle track near the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Walking down to Mevagissey past the church to the harbour, the return journey takes you along the South West Coast path and passes Polstreath Beach where dogs are allowed all year round. There are three stiles on route so you may need to give your dog some help and also note that this cliffside walk is unfenced, so it may be best to keep your dog on a short lead. There are some challenging hills but plenty of coffee stops to keep you fuelled.

THE GREENBANK Sunrises over the harbour, bobbing boats and the invigorating scent of sea salt in the air, start your day The Greenbank way. Dine in style at the Water’s Edge two AA rosette-awarded restaurant, pop down to The Working Boat for a few smooth brews, and check in for the finest contemporary comfort. It’s time to experience a four-star idyllic coastal escape – room rates from just £109 for two people including breakfast. E: reception@greenbank-hotel.co.uk W: www.greenbank-hotel.co.uk T: 01326 312440

THE WORKING BOAT

Hearty dishes, local brews and harbour views, The Working Boat is the perfect place to quench your thirst and keep the hunger at bay with belly-filling cuisine. From famous boating burgers and locally caught seafood to succulent fish and chips and other much-loved classics, lipsmackingly great grub is served up in generous portions 7 days a week at Falmouth’s waterside pub. W: www.theworkingboat.co.uk T: 01326 314283

BAILEYS COUNTRY STORE Baileys Country Store are passionate about Cornish produce and very proud to support and stock the very best of what Cornwall has to offer. Their talented growers and makers deliver fresh, locally grown, reared, distilled and baked produce daily, with delicious sandwiches and cakes baked in store and of course, Cornish pasties! Alongside they offer a huge variety of pet and animal supplies, composts and gardening products, and a fabulous selection of wellington boots. They pride themselves on their

good old fashioned customer service and warm welcome. The staff are there to give advice on any products from the best pet care to their

favourite gin! Bailey’s can be found just off Penryn Bridge adjacent to the picturesque Penryn River.

JUST DELIGHTS

Situated on Commercial Road in the thriving town of Penryn, Just Delights is a treasure trove of stylish homeware, contemporary design, affordable gifts and furniture. With a host of sumptuous cafes, independent shops and vintage wonders on this riverside road, Just Delights takes place as one of Penryn’s most beloved stores. Featuring homeware to suit a range of homes from the simple and stylish scandi look to the cornish seaside cottage look. From bespoke and curated range of products, Just Delights has been drawing in visitors from across Cornwall for over a decade. There is also a great selection

of cards and stationery where you will find something different to your usual card shops. The shop is now open seven days a week from 9.30-5pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm until 4pm on Sundays. On the summer days when the weather isn’t up to scratch, Just Delights is certainly a place to explore and a gateway into discovering the rest of this historic and cultural market town. Commercial Road, Penryn Cornwall T: 01326 379075 E: justdelights@hotmail.co.uk W: www.just-delights.co.uk

THE ALVERTON Visit The Alverton’s historical hotel for a beautifully tranquil city staycation. The grade II listed building is a dream come true for lovers of breath-taking architecture and characterful interiors. Every corner of the hotel oozes charm, from glorious gardens, manicured lawns and the sun-drenched terrace, to award-winning cuisine and The Great Hall – a magnificent events venue. Laidback luxury in the Cornish capital awaits. Their Summer Garden Sessions are held every year and the bottomless gin brunches are £25 per person for a two hour session. Stay from just £99 for two people including breakfast.

TRELISSICK GALLERY

Cornwall Crafts Association’s stunning gallery at Trelissick Garden is a hub for vibrant creativity. This busy colourful space is certainly one of Cornwall’s best and most popular galleries. Cornwall Crafts now occupies both upstairs and downstairs, displaying an exquisite range of our Members’ work, spanning all craft disciplines and prices. There truly is something for everyone.

If a unique gift is what your after then look no further. We are open daily from 105pm.

Trelissick Gallery Trelissick Gallery, Trelissick, Feock, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QL Tel: 01872 864514 Daily: 10-5pm.

Email: elinor@cornwallcrafts.co.uk W: www.cornwallcrafts.co.uk cornwallcrafts cornwall_crafts

E: stay@thealverton.co.uk W: www.thealverton.co.uk T: 01872 276633

HANGLOOSE ADVENTURE

Hangloose at Eden - World Class Fun! Whether you’re flying at speeds of up to 60mph down England’s fastest zipwire, clambering at great heights on our high ropes, aerial-trekking course, if you’re in pursuit of an adrenaline buzz then come and test your limits on one of the many exciting activities Hangloose Adventure has to offer. And that’s not all we have six other breath-taking activities: Inverse - The Skywire Backwards: Maybe you’ve already flown forwards and now you want to try a different position without any protection. Maybe you can’t face looking down the wire – either way the inverse zipline is great fun and without goggles and a helmet you get a great sense of freedom. Skytrek: Perfect for team building or just to give yourself a challenge. Tackle the obstacles on our high-ropes course and push yourself to the limit – the latest addition to Hangloose Adventure. Finish off the course with a zipwire that takes you back to the start!

Gravity: Enjoy the view from 20m high - if you can! Because before you know it, you’ll be leaving your stomach behind in a breath-taking freefall back to Earth. Ride solo or with friends on this giant cliff swing. Experience the grip of multiple g-force to the weightlessness of zero gravity within seconds. Big-Air: Release your inner stuntman on our big airbag. With three platforms to leap from, you will start on the bottom before climbing your way up the 12m high tower before throwing yourself off the top platform on to our giant air bag. The Drop: A true leap of faith and one of the most spectacular views in Cornwall, The Drop is a controlled 33ft fall simulator from a purposebuilt platform, out over the cliff edge. You‘ll experience the ultimate adrenaline rush on this sort but sweet activity as they plummet towards the ground in seconds. Situated in the heart of Cornwall within the idyllic setting of the Eden Project, this outdoor adventure centre is

perfect for thrill seekers visiting or living in Cornwall and is sure to provide you and your friends and family with an exhilarating, unforgettable, adrenaline-filled day out. Book now or visit one of the top 10% of tourist attractions worldwide, as rated by Tripadvisor, it really is worldclass! Open 10am - 6pm every day. Best to book online at https://hanglooseadventure.com/