What's on Cornwall :: December 2015

OVER 300 EVENT LISTINGS

DECEMBER - 2015

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Festive family fun for everyone…

Sun 6 December – Sun 3 January Hall For Cornwall

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The month that is Christmas is upon us and there’s plenty in this guide to keep you entertained over the next few weeks. However, looking forward to 2016, with so much happening across Cornwall, could a weekly creative adventure could be your New Year’s Resolution?

The effortless and beautiful dance company C-Scape will be re-touring their show, Taste. Look out for Roald Dahl’s Witches at the Hall for Cornwall.

Newlyn Art Gallery will still have the Naomi Frears exhibition on and the long-awaited Tate St Ives 2, will excitingly open later in the year.

We’ve just skimmed the surface, so keep an eye on our website and social media for up-to-date ideas and suggestions.

Cornwall 365 would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, culturally active, heritage inspired 2016.

Have fun!

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Scary Little Girls will be performing their Full Bronte, the Vikings are still in residence at National Maritime Museum along with an exhibition celebrating women at sea. The bike trails along the Cornish Mining WHS Mineral Tramways are ALWAYS open, and so are the gardens. Carn to Cove’s rural touring programme will be awash with live music, performance, theatre & dance and don’t forget to check out the C-fylm schedule of films you have always wanted to see but missed at the cinema.

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Ho Ho Ho! Here at WoC HQ we’ve been wearing our seasonal deely boppers and only drinking eggnog since the end of October and we’re still not sick of Christmas.... which is a good thing as the first half of this guide is entirely devoted to pantomimes, paper hats and presents.

If you’ve had enough of all that already, why not turn to the back of the guide and check out all the art, theatre and music events taking place in a less festive fashion.

I’m escaping the whole Santa shebang and sloping off to India for a few weeks to practise my downward dog and recharge the batteries. Ellen will be helming the ship in my absence so keep your events for the new year coming.

Our resolution for 2016 is to take what we’ve achieved so far and develop into something even bigger and better. We have a few exciting ideas under wraps… we’ll let you know when we’re ready to rip the paper off.

Happy Christmas, thank you for all your support, and we wish you a marvellous 2016.

Rachel

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Throughout December Christmas Garland and Decorated Hall 11am - Free with admission See the 100ft flower garland and enjoy music by a variety of local choirs under it.

01579 351 346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele St Dominick, Cotehele

Throughout December Festive Afternoon Teas and Christmas Lunch Available every day.

Until Sunday 20th December Christmas at Trerice 11am Join our festive preparations and celebrations.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

St Mellion, Pentillie Castle

Throughout December Enchanted Rainforest Eden’s magical and unique Christmas experience.

Bodelva, Eden Project

Throughout December On the 9th Day of Christmas 11am - Free Featuring swans, geese, French hens and more.

Helston, Creftow Gallery

Until Friday 11th December Christmas Tree Festival 60 lit and decorated Christmas trees to enjoy.

Saltash, SS Nicholas and Faith Church

Until 3rd January 2016 Christmas at Lanhydrock Enjoy the magically decorated house and gardens, Christmas trails, crafts and Father Christmas.

01208 265 950 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock

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Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Until Sunday 20th December Sugar and Spice Christmas Grotto £8 per child Lose yourselves in the fairy tale magic of the Sugar and Spice Christmas Grotto.

01637 860 860 www.bedruthan.com

Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

Tuesday 1st - Wednesday 23rd December Your Letter to Father Christmas Write your wishes to Father Christmas.

Until 9th January 2016 Advent Calendar Display Our hugely popular countdown to Christmas created by artists who exhibited in The Picture Room this year.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

Until Wednesday 23rd December Christmas at the Lost Gardens of Heligan Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Until Thursday 24th December Father Christmas and Friends at Eden Enjoy this magical experience on selected dates.

Bodelva, Eden Project

Until 9th January 2016 Crafts for Christmas A selling exhibition of high-quality handmade gifts made by the members of Cornwall Crafts.

01736 363 625 www.penleehouse.org.uk Penzance, Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Tuesday 1st December Monday 4th January 2016 How the Victorians made Christmas Enjoy a magical Christmas at Lanhydrock.

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Until Sunday 13th December A Godolphin Christmas Come and experience the start of Christmas with the house traditionally decorated for the festive season.

01736 763 194 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/godolphin

Tuesday 1st - Tuesday 15th December Christmas Trail 10am - £2 Follow the Frosty Footprints trail through the garden to the hidden elves’ village.

01326 252 020 www.trebah-garden.co.uk

Tuesday 1st - Thursday 24th December Christmas at The Tamar Inn 1pm - £24 per person Christmas celebration at The Tamar Inn. 01822 832 487 www.tamar-inn.co.uk

Callington, The Tamar Inn

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Wednesday 2nd Thursday 3rd December Christmas Primestock Show A wonderful show and exhibition.

Truro, Lemon Quay

Thursday 3rd December Falmouth Light Switch On 5.30pm - Free Christmas parade, school choirs and festive cheer!

Falmouth, The Moor

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Friday 4th Sunday 6th December Looe’s BIG Festive Weekend Lights, carols, Santa, reindeer, ale fest, market.

Looe, Looe Harbour

Thursday 3rd Sunday 20th December Old Father Frost’s Grotto 1pm Magical theatrical Christmas experience with stories, song, puppetry and delights for children 0-80. info@popuppenzance.co.uk www.popuppenzance.co.uk Penzance, Causeway Furnishings

Thursday 3rd - Saturday 5th December Rapunzel by Amity Theatre 7.30pm - £5 Amity’s annual Christmas panto.

Falmouth, Methodist Church

Friday 4th December Trengwainton’s Lantern Walk 5.30pm - £2/£4 Walled gardens lit by lanterns; with local choirs and Father Christmas in his grotto.

01736 363 148 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trengwainton Madron, Trengwainton

Friday 4th - Saturday 5th December Cornish Christmas Carols at Pencarrow A festive treat in the drawing room.

Bodmin, Pencarrow House

Friday 4th - Sunday 6th December Fowey Christmas Market Market stalls, lantern parade and entertainment. See page 16.

Fowey Town

Friday 4th - Thursday 31st December St Ives in December Join in the fun and festivities throughout December - there’s something for all the family. www.stivesindecember.co.uk St Ives

Friday 4th - Saturday 5th December Christmas Primestock Craft Show With approx. 40 craft stands.

Saturday 5th December Christmas Cookery 10am - £130 Get in the festive food spirit.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 5th December Santa Fun Run and Cycle 10am Santas are coming to Padstow... are you?

Saturday 5th December Christmas Pudding Making 11.30am - £3.50 Mix up your own Christmas pudding to take home.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick Feock, Trelissick

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Saturday 5th December Crikey! It’s Christmas!

1pm - £3 per child Get into the swing of the season with Christmas fun at Poltesco!

01326 292 113 Claire.Scott@nationaltrust.org.uk The Lizard, Poltesco

Saturday 5th December Wooden Reindeer Making 12noon Come and build your own wooden reindeer.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick Feock, Trelissick

Friday 4th - Sunday 6th December Father Christmas 12noon - £4 Come and see Father Christmas in the stables as he makes a special visit to Trelissick.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick Feock, Trelissick

Truro, Lemon Quay

Friday 4th December Aladdin the Pantomime 7pm - £4.50/£6.50 A magical panto full of Eastern Promise.

St Austell, Penrice Academy

Friday 4th December Late Opening and Christmas Decorations!

4.30pm - Free Traditional Christmas decoration making.

Helston, Helston Museum

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Friday 4th - Sunday 6th December Christmas Illuminations 7pm - Free Walk through the garden on to the south terrace after dusk to see the trees and the house beautifully lit.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick Feock, Trelissick

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For more christmas see www.whatsonscornwall.co.uk/seasonal Saturday 5th December Crantock Christmas Fayre 10am - Free Craft stalls, seasonal food and Father Christmas.

Saturday 5th December Christmas Street Food Fayre 10am Join us for top street food and festive music!

Saturday 5th December Mevagissey Christmas Lights Switch On 4.15pm - Free Lantern parade and lights switch on.

Saturday 5th December Calstock Singers present Season of Cheer 6.45pm - £6.50 A mix of Christmas songs and other seasonal items.

Saturday 5th December Murdoch House Christmas Craft Fair Stalls and refreshments.

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Christmas Craft Fayre £1 A festive and family friendly event.

Crantock, Crantock Village Hall

Saturday 5th Sunday 6th December Reindeer at Trelissick 4pm Reindeer are coming to Trelissick for Christmas in our stables.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

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Redruth, Murdoch House

Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 5th December Beauty And The Beast Pantomime Fame Factory Spotlight at Lane Theatre Newquay

Saturday 5th December Christmas Fair 12noon Crafts, toys, gifts and all things Christmassy!

Falmouth, The Moor

Calstock, Calstock Arts

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Stoke Climsland, Parish Church

St Mawes, St Mawes Castle

Saturday 5th December RWindband Christmas Concert 7.45pm - £2.50/£5 Popular Saltash concert band.

Saltash, Methodist Church

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Saturday 5th December Tudor Banquet at Trerice 7pm - £30 Step back to Tudor times and enjoy a four-course feast served in the historic setting of Trerice barn.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Saturday 5th December Belshazzar’s Feast Christmas Concert 7.30pm - £10 Belshazzar’s Feast are coming to Menheniot.

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Your own Plaster Christmas Decoration 11am - £1/£2 Add to your own festive family traditions by decorating a plaster motif.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

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Saturday 5th December A Christmas Cracker 7.30pm - £12 Come and celebrate the magic of Christmas.

01326 221 222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk/pavilion

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Storytelling 11am - Free Listen to one of our stories in the run up to Christmas.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice

Calstock, Calstock Arts

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Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Christmas Carols 2pm - Free Take in some Christmas festive cheer in the barn restaurant and listen to local choirs singing.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December The Alternative Christmas Present Show 10am - £2 With stalls ranging from minerals and fossils to local crafts from over the South West.

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01579 320 251 www.carnglaze.com

Saturday 5th December Father Christmas and Grotto 10am Meet Father Christmas.

Camborne, Town Centre

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Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Santa’s Magical Grotto at Paradise Park 12noon - £4.50 Yes! Santa Claus is coming to Paradise Park!

Hayle, Paradise Park

Newquay, Trerice

Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Saturday 5th December Seasons of Cheer 7.30pm - £6.50 The annual Calstock Singers Christmas concert.

Newquay, Trerice

St Neot, Carnglaze Caverns

Menheniot, St Lalluwy’s Church

Saturday 5th Sunday 6th December Santa By Steam £13.25 per person Join Santa aboard his steam hauled train.

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Willow Making 11am - £2/£3.50 Have fun learning the art of willow weaving to make your very own Christmas decoration.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice

Helston, Flambards

Newquay, Lane Theatre

Saturday 5th December Magical Christmas Extravaganza 2.30pm Christmas Fayre at St Mawes Castle.

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Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Nadelik - A Cornish Christmas 11am - £7.50 Enjoy Christmas the Cornish way.

Falmouth, Pendennis Castle

Saturday 5th December Saturday 19th December Christmas Grotto 10am - Free Free Christmas Grotto every Saturday.

Redruth, Back Lane West

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Christmas Sunday 6th December RNLI Christmas Concert 7pm Raising money for the RNLI. Photo credit: Beth Nash.

Falmouth, Methodist Church

Monday 7th December Cornish Christmas Night Join in the Christmas spirit.

Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Sunday 6th December Santa Fun Run Heartlands 12noon - £7/£12 Santas are coming to Heartlands... are you?

01726 66868 www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

Sunday 6th December Quick Christmas Craft Workshops 12noon - from £1.50 Come along to our drop in workshops to make some simple Christmas decorations.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

Sunday 6th December Salvation Army Christmas Concert 4pm - £3 Join the Salvation Army for an afternoon of carols and seasonal music.

01326 221 222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk/ pavilion

Sunday 6th December Santa Trains £12 Meet and receive a gift from Santa.

Sunday 6th December Festive Dining Trains £30/£38.50 On board our First Class steamhauled dining train.

Sunday 6th December CHSW’s Santas on the Run 11am CHSW’s Santas on the Run is coming to Eden!

Pool, Heartlands

Newquay, Lappa Valley Steam Railway

Feock, Trelissick

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Bodelva, Eden Project

Wednesday 9th - Thursday 10th December Santa’s Christmas Cracker £7.50 Join Dotty the Elf and Pompom the Penguin in a festive, interactive, musical visit to Santa’s home.

01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, Regal Theatre

Heartlands, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3QY

Shows starting from 12.00pm 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 December 2015 £4 per child £6 per adult (16+) £15 for 2 adults+2 children Free for under 3’s Tickets available direct from Heartlands or www.crbo.co.uk

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Wednesday 9th December Come and Sing Carols 6pm - £8 A chance to sing your favourite carols with Truro Cathedral Choir.

01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Wednesday 9th - Wednesday 23rd December Cornish Christmas Lunches A traditional Christmas lunch.

Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Thursday 10th Saturday 12th December Outlaw Christmas Market Showcasing the best artisan producers in Cornwall.

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Friday 11th - Sunday 13th December Father Christmas 12noon - £4 Come and see Father Christmas in the stables as he makes a special visit to Trelissick.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

Friday 11th December Christmas Extravaganza 4pm - Free Great shopping at the Christmas Fair followed by the music school’s famous Christmas concert.

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01872 272 763 www.truroschool.com Truro, Truro School

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Reindeer at Trelissick 4pm Reindeer are coming to Trelissick for Christmas in our stables.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Santa’s Magical Grotto at Paradise Park 12noon - £4.50 Yes! Santa Claus is coming to Paradise Park!

Feock, Trelissick

Hayle, Paradise Park

Friday 11th December Truro’s BIG Christmas Sing 7.30pm - Free with collection Sing your favourite carols.

01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

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Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Father Christmas Meet Father Christmas by the fireside.

Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Thursday 10th December Brannel Christmas Fayre 5pm - Free Festive evening of Christmas stalls, refreshments, music and entertainment guaranteed.

See page 6.

01726 822 485 www.brannel.com St Stephen, Brannel School

Thursday 10th - Sunday 13th December Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Night 7pm Kick off the party season with a bang.

Wadebridge, Royal Cornwall Pavilion

Friday 11th - Saturday 12th December Wadebridge Christmas Weekend Shopping weekend with fireworks and musicians.

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Friday 11th - Sunday 13th December Christmas Illuminations 7pm - Free Walk through the garden on to the south terrace after dusk to see the trees and the house beautifully lit.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

Friday 11th December Late Opening and Wrap Anything!

4.30pm How to wrap anything and Bauble Bingo!

Helston, Helston Museum

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Christmas Fair Free Shop and relax with quality stalls inside and outside.

01326 374 424 www.misspeapod.co.uk Penryn, Jubilee Wharf

Feock, Trelissick

Friday 11th December Swing Dance Christmas Party 7pm - £10/£12 Live music by Some Like it Hot. For dancers and music lovers alike. BYOB. info@swingoutwest.com www.swingoutwest.com

Falmouth, King Charles the Martyr Church Hall

Saturday 12th December Wooden Reindeer Making 12noon Come and build your own wooden reindeer.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 12th December Murdoch House Christmas Craft Fair Stalls and refreshments.

Redruth, Murdoch House

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Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Meet Father Christmas 12noon - £2 Receive a magical gift.

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Christmas at Trevena Cross Nurseries A Christmas family outing near Helston.

Helston, Trevena Cross Nurseries

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For more christmas see www.whatsonscornwall.co.uk/seasonal Saturday 12th December Christmas Fair 12-3pm Table top sale, Santa’s grotto, face painting, refreshments.

Saltash, Guildhall

Saturday 12th December Squashbox Theatre 2.30pm - £4/£5 The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmas! Learn about Yuletide traditions, hear the story of the first Christmas tree and explore some festive science.

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre 10am The 12th Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre.

Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park

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Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Your own Plaster Christmas Decoration 11am - £1/£2 Add to your own festive family traditions by decorating a plaster motif.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

St Ives, Guildhall

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Saturday 12th December Santa V Rudolf Fun Run 1pm - £5/£10 Raising money for Cornwall Hospice Care.

Photo credit: Babara Hide

Falmouth, The Moor

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Santa By Steam £13.25 Join Santa aboard his steam hauled train.

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Saturday 12th December Office Christmas Do 8pm - £12.50 Trifle Gathering with more festive frolicking fun. www.triflegatheringproductions. co.uk Calstock, Calstock Hall

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Christmas Carols 2pm - Free Take in some Christmas festive cheer in the barn restaurant and listen to local choirs singing.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Saturday 12th Sunday 13th December Tudor Father Christmas 11am - £2.50/3.50 Christmas at Trerice wouldn’t be complete without a visit from our Tudor Father Christmas.

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01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Fabulous festive shopping from 38 makers & food producers. plus live music & street food!

10 11 12 December The moor, Falmouth free entry

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Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Beeswax Candle Making 11am - £3 Make a beautiful natural beeswax candle for a Christmas present to give to a friend or your family.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Meet Old Man Winter 12noon and 2.30pm - Free with museum ticket Meet the Norse version of Father Christmas who’ll be handing out traditional Scandinavian treats.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Heartlands Christmas Market Weekend 11am - Free entry Local crafts and produce, festive refreshments, entertainment and children’s activities.

01209 722 320 www.heartlandscornwall.com

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Viking Winterfest 11am - Free with museum ticket Meet our Viking voyagers and discover how they celebrated the winter solstice.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Saturday 12th December Sunday 3rd January 2016 Cool Yule Trail 10am - Free with museum ticket Discover the Viking origins of some of our Christmas traditions.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Pool, Heartlands

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Christmas Weekend P-P-Pick up a present at Newquay Zoo. See opposite.

01637 873 342 www.newquayzoo.org.uk Newquay, Newquay Zoo

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Christmas Lunches at Lanhydrock 12noon - £24.95 A 3 course festive lunch.

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Join us this Christmas OUR EVENTS Christmas is an important time of year for us.

Throughout the year we put on events and activities for our residents, clients and staff, but Christmas is particularly special.

We always have lots of fun events on!

We have lots of enjoyable fundraising events in the lead up to Christmas, raising money for our residents’ Comforts Funds, or Amenities Funds. These pay for Christmas and birthday gifts for our residents, as well as regular entertainment and meaningful activities in our homes, so we like to go all out!

7pm, Wednesday 2 December Christmas Evening The Green, Redruth

6.30pm, Thursday 3 December Fashion Party Trewartha, Carbis Bay 2pm, Friday 4 December Christmas Fayre St Breock, St Austell 11am, Monday 14 December Winter Craft Fair Head Office, Truro Wednesday 23 December DJ Jeff’s Christmas Tea Dance St Breock, Wadebridge Thursday 24 December Christmas Eve Activities St Breock, Wadebridge

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Wednesday 16th December Carols In The Courtyard 6pm - Free The annual carols in the courtyard.

Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th December Santa Trains £12 Meet and receive a gift from Santa.

St Mellion, Pentillie Castle

Newquay, Lappa Valley Steam Railway

Saturday 12th December Santa Fun Run Falmouth 11am Santas are coming to Falmouth... are you?

Falmouth, The Moor

Sunday 13th December SCROOGE – A Contemporary Christmas Carol 2pm and 5pm - £8 A modern adaptation of the classical tale.

01326 211 222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk/ pavilion Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Monday 14th - Sunday 20th December Christmas Party £12.95 At Miss Peapod’s kitchen cafe.

01326 374 424 www.misspeapod.co.uk

Feock, Trelissick

Sunday 13th December Santa Fun Run Marazion 12noon Santas are coming to Marazion... are you?

Marazion, Godolphin Arms

Monday 14th December Cornish Christmas Night Join in the Christmas spirit.

Wednesday 16th December Xmas Quiz Night 8pm - £5 per team Fun filled quiz night. All welcome.

Saltash, The Cardinal’s Hatt

Penryn, Miss Peapod’s

Monday 14th - Thursday 31st December Christmas Tree Festival 10am Decorating 38 Christmas trees.

Falmouth, All Saints Church

Saturday 13th December Christmas Pudding Making 11.30am - £3.50 Mix up your own Christmas pudding to take home.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

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Monday 14th December Tuesday 5th January 2016 Christmas Tree Festival 11am Church decorated with different Christmas trees.

St Ives, Fore Street Methodist Church

Wednesday 16th December Carols in the Garden Room 7.30pm - £2/£3 Join Illumination Brass for an evening of carol singing.

01326 221 222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk/ pavilion Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Monday 14th - Friday 18th December Pre-Christmas Lunches at the Vean An exciting and delicious festive lunch offer.

St Austell, Caerhays Estate

Sunday 13th December Quick Christmas Craft Workshops 12noon - from £1.50 Come along to our drop in workshops to make some simple Christmas decorations.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick Feock, Trelissick

Sunday 13th December Live Nativity Walking nativity with real animals.

Falmouth, The Moor

Sunday 13th December Festive Dining Trains £30/£38.50 On board our First Class steamhauled dining train.

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

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Monday 14th - Sunday 20th December Christmas Dinner £12.95 At Miss Peapod’s kitchen cafe.

01326 374 424 www.misspeapod.co.uk Penryn, Miss Peapod’s

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Thursday 17th - Saturday 19th December A Cracking Christmas!

7.30pm - £5/£7 Join FTC for an entertaining evening of songs, dances and festive cheer for the whole family!

01326 315 514 www.falmouththeatrecompany. com Falmouth, King Charles Hall

Thursday 17th December Children’s Lantern Parade 6.30pm - Free See the streets of Camborne light up!

Camborne, Town Centre

Friday 18th - Wednesday 23rd December Father Christmas 12noon - £4 Come and see Father Christmas in the stables as he makes a special visit to Trelissick.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

Friday 18th December Baroque Theatre - Sherlock Holmes 7.30pm - £7/£10 Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol. A festive family favourite.

01736 797 840 www.stivesguildhall.co.uk

Thursday 17th December Johnny Cowling Christmas Show 8pm He’s a true entertainer!

Friday 18th - Thursday 24th December Santa’s Magical Grotto at Paradise Park 12noon - £4.50 Yes! Santa Claus is coming to Paradise Park!

Friday 18th December Christmas Cracker Market 9am - Free Pick up those last minute gifts.

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway Photo credit: Beth Nash

Photo credit: Sam Goodrich

Friday 18th December Christmas Lunch Enjoy a three-course Christmas lunch with coffee and mince pies in the Barn Restaurant.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Friday 18th - Wednesday 23rd December Christmas Illuminations 7pm - Free Walk through the garden on to the south terrace after dusk to see the trees and the house beautifully lit.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick

Looe, Tencreek Holiday Park

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Make your own Plaster Christmas Decoration 11am - £1/£2 Add to your own festive family traditions by decorating a plaster motif.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Friday 18th - Sunday 20th December Last Chance Market 40 of your favourite traders.

Lemon Quay, Truro

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Christmas Lunches at Lanhydrock 12noon - £24.95 A 3 course festive lunch.

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Feock, Trelissick

Friday 18th - Sunday 20th December Enhancing Entertainment Cinderella 7pm - £8/£12 A pantomime spectacular full of magic and laughter.

Christmas

Saturday 19th - Thursday 24th December Santa By Steam £13.25 per person Join Santa aboard his steam hauled train.

Camborne, Town Centre

Friday 18th December Pumped Up Kids Christmas Special 8pm Back with a Christmas Special.

Newquay, Lane Theatre

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Helston, Trevena Cross Nurseries

St Ives, Guildhall

Newquay, Trerice

St Stephen, Brannel School

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Christmas at Trevena Cross Nurseries A Christmas family outing near Helston.

Feock, Trelissick

Hayle, Paradise Park

Thursday 17th December Brannel Christmas Carol Service 6pm - Free Festive evening of Christmas carols, readings and music for the local community to enjoy.

01726 822 485 www.brannel.com

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Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Reindeer at Trelissick 4pm Reindeer are coming to Trelissick for Christmas in our stables.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick Feock, Trelissick

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Saturday 19th - Thursday 24th December Meet Father Christmas 12noon - £2 Receive a magical gift.

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Saturday 19th December Cornish Carol Celebration 7pm - Free Local Cornish carols singalong.

St Ives, Fore Street Methodist Church

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Photo credit: Babara Hide

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Christmas Carols 2pm - Free Take in some Christmas festive cheer in the barn restaurant and listen to local choirs singing.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Photo credit: Babara Hide

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Tudor Father Christmas 11am - £2.50/£3.50 Christmas at Trerice wouldn’t be complete without a visit from our Tudor Father Christmas.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th December Festive Christmas Hats 11am - £2 Make either a star or Christmas pudding festive Christmas hat in time for Christmas day.

01637 875 404 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice Newquay, Trerice

Saturday 19th - Wednesday 23rd December At Home with Mother and Father Christmas 1pm - £3 Come and meet Mother and Father Christmas in their grotto before they start their annual deliveries.

01579 351 346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele St Dominick, Cotehele

Saturday 19th - Thursday 24th December Santa Trains £12 Meet and receive a gift from Santa.

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Saturday 19th December Saturday 9th January 2016 Nordic Noël 12noon - Free with museum ticket Make your very own Viking Yule Goat and other festive fare.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk

Saturday 19th December Elf 6pm - £2/£5 After wreaking havoc at the North Pole, an ungainly sized elf is sent to America to discover his true identity. tamkes@hotmail.com www.c-fylm.tumblr.com Redruth, Carnkie Village Hall

Wednesday 23rd - Thursday 24th December Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols 7pm - Free Popular service featuring Truro Cathedral Choir.

01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Saturday 19th - Wednesday 23rd December Father Christmas Meet Father Christmas by the fireside.

Pentewan, Lost Gardens of Heligan

Sunday 20th December Quick Christmas Craft Workshops 12noon - from £1.50 Come along to our drop in workshops to make some simple Christmas decorations.

01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 19th December Glad Tidings We Bring 7.30pm - £12/£15 A Christmas concert by Truro Cathedral Choir.

01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Sunday 20th December Festive Dining Trains £30/£38.50 On board our First Class steamhauled dining train.

Thursday 24th December Midnight Mass 11.30pm - Free Joyous service marking the start of Christmas.

01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Thursday 24th December Harmony Choir 10.30am - Free Falmouth’s traditional Christmas Eve celebration.

Falmouth, Various locations

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Saturday 19th December Launceston Live Christmas Show 7pm - £15 Live music. Come and boogie!

Launceston, Town Hall

Saturday 19th December Falmouth Christmas Carnival 12.45pm - Free Falmouth’s annual festive parade!

Falmouth, Old Brewery Yard

Saturday 19th December Murdoch House Christmas Craft Fair Stalls and refreshments.

Redruth, Murdoch House

Sunday 20th - Tuesday 22nd December Santa Days 10.30am - £3 Meet Father Christmas! See page 7.

01326 252 020 www.trebah-garden.co.uk

Friday 25th December Christmas Day Service 10am - Free Join the Cathedral Choir and Bishop Tim at this wonderful and uplifting service.

01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Wednesday 23rd December Festive Dining Trains £30/£38.50 On board our First Class steamhauled dining train.

Thursday 31st December Monday 4th January 2016 Christmas at Eden Enjoy this winter wonderland until 4 January.

Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

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Truro, Truro Cathedral

Bodelva, Eden Project

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Tuesday 1st December Love at The Poly A BFI Film Hub season celebrating love in cinema.

01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

Tuesday 1st December Open Bethlehem 7.30pm - Free A story of a homecoming to the world’s most famous little town.

Friday 11th December Dark Horse 7.30pm - £3.50/£5 The true story of Dream Alliance, a champion racehorse bred on a Welsh allotment.

01872 870 269 www.c-fylm.tumblr.com Carnon Downs, Village Hall

Penryn, AMATA

Saturday 19th December Paddington 4.30pm - £4/£5 A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. hamletfilmclub@hotmail.com www.c-fylm.tumblr.com

Harrowbarrow & Metherell, Village Hall

Friday 4th December Far From the Madding Crowd 2.30pm and 7.30pm - £4 Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy.

Liskeard, Liskerrett Community Centre

Saturday 5th December Madam Butterfly - from Sydney Harbour 6.30pm - £5/£7.50 One of the world’s most spectacular events.

Tuesday 22nd December Dr. Zhivago 7.30pm - £4/£5 Love story during the Russian revolution, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie. hamletfilmclub@hotmail.com www.c-fylm.tumblr.com

Harrowbarrow & Metherell, Village Hall

Saturday 12th December Dr. Zhivago 50th anniversary screening of the award-winning masterpiece to raise funds for The Poly.

01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

Looe, Cinema by the Sea

Thursday 10th December It Happened One Night 7pm A spoiled heiress is helped by a man who is actually a reporter in need of a story.

01209 312 500 www.c-fylm.tumblr.com Coombe, Community Hall

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Friday 18th December The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 7pm - £3/£5 The film follows Katniss and the other rebels as they attempt to bring down the Government.

01726 822 485 www.thebell-theatre.co.uk

St Stephen, Brannel School Community Cinema

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Exclusive new development Stylish holiday home lodges and caravans available now in the adjacent valley to our established resort

Contact us to arrange a free VIP tour today.

Email dean@newquayview.co.uk www.peterbullresorts.co.uk 01637 851851 Peter Bull Resorts Ltd is authorised by the FCA to act as credit brokers

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This Christmas bring your family and discover an island steeped in history

The adventure begins on the beach at Marazion where, depending on tide times it is possible to walk over the ancient cobbled causeway, or if the tide is in take a journey on one of our ferry boats.

Opening Times

Explore the castle and see our special Christmas Tree in the Blue Drawing Room, decorated by the children of St Michael’s Mount.

Open 10:00 – 16:00

The Sail Loft will be serving delicious home-cooked, hearty winter warmers using local seasonal produce.

The Courtyard Shop will meet all your Christmas gift needs, with shoppers able to create their own Christmas Hampers with locally sourced goodies.

22, 28, 29, 30, 31 December Castle, Sail Loft café, Courtyard & Christmas Pop Up Shop

Tuesdays & Fridays 1–18 December Castle open for guided tours only at 11:15 and 14:15 Sail Loft café, Courtyard & Christmas Pop Up Shop Open 10:00 – 16:00

For further information and tide times. www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk or call 01736 710265

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Friday 4th December The Devil With The Three Golden Hairs 7pm - £8 A hidden gem by the Brothers Grimm blends intricate shadowpuppetry, storytelling and live music. See page 47.

01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Dobwalls, Village Hall

Saturday 12th December Komedy of Errors 7.30pm - £8 Two brilliant performers combine to bring you a show packed with comedy and circus skills. See page 47.

01208 821 551 www.carntocove.co.uk Warleggan, Jubilee Hall

Monday 14th December Minnows’ Tales 11am - Free with museum ticket Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes in one of our beautiful galleries.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk

Wednesday 23rd December Going Viking with Fleet of Foot Theatre 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm - Free with museum ticket Join Fleet of Foot Theatre in their adventures of all things Viking.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Saturday 27th December Children and Pets Carol Service 2pm - Free A fun filled carol service for two and four legged friends. No pet too big, no child too small.

01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Monday 7th December Minnows’ Tales 11am - Free with museum ticket Drop in for a lively half hour of stories, songs and rhymes in one of our beautiful galleries.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Saturday 12th December The Devil With The Three Golden Hairs 4pm - £8 A hidden gem by the Brothers Grimm blends intricate shadowpuppetry, storytelling and live music. See page 47.

01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Millbrook, Village Hall

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Saturday 12th Sunday 13th December Viking Winter Sagas 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm - Free with museum ticket Get caught up in the outrageous adventures of the Norse gods.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Wednesday 16th December Museum Minnows 1.30pm - Free with morning entrance ticket An hour of creative play, stories and craft activities for under-fives.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Thursday 17th December Frozen in Falmouth 5pm Meet your favourite Frozen characters!

Falmouth, The Moor

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Wednesday 30th December Going Viking with Fleet of Foot Theatre 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm - Free with museum ticket Join Fleet of Foot Theatre in their adventures of all things Viking.

01326 214 535 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

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Tuesday 1st December Late Night Shopping Recovery 8pm - Free Music and Christmas goodies to help you relax.

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Tuesday 8th December Late Night Shopping Recovery 8pm - Free Music and Christmas goodies to help you relax.

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Tuesday 22nd December Late Night Shopping Recovery 8pm - Free Music and Christmas goodies to help you relax. Music from St Austell Brass Band.

Thursday 31st December St Mawes New Years Eve Party 7pm Craft cocktails and delicious dishes.

St Mawes, The Watch House

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Until Friday 25th December Christmas at Kota Kai It’s time for a Christmas Party.

Porthleven, Kota Kai

Until Friday 25th December A Very Kota Christmas Christmas Culinary Creation from Jude Kereama Porthleven, Kota Kai

Until Saturday 26th December Christmas Menus Pre Christmas and Christmas Day menus.

Redruth, Countryman Inn

Friday 11th December Philleigh Way Cookery School Supper Club 7pm An interactive dining experience where you can watch George cook each course in front of you.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Tuesday 15th December Late Night Shopping Recovery 8pm - Free Music and Christmas goodies to help you relax. Music from St Austell Brass Band.

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Thursday 31st December New Year’s Eve at The Cornish Arms 5pm - £27.50 Three course set menu.

St Merryn, The Cornish Arms

Thursday 31st December New Year’s Eve at Rick Stein’s Fish 6pm - £40 Celebrate the start of 2016 with a three course dinner in Falmouth.

Falmouth, Rick Stein’s Fish

Get Festive at The Godolphin Arms The Godolphin Arms is a great place to hold your Christmas Party this festive season.

Located on the water’s edge of Mount’s Bay along a two mile stretch of beach in the historic market town of Marazion, West Cornwall. It overlooks the beautiful St Michael’s Mount, with one of the most magnificent beachside views in the country.

Our Christmas party season starts on Thursday 26th November and groups of any size are welcome, day or night. Our menu includes three courses for just £25, with plenty of choice available.

Find out more at www.godolphinarms.co.uk and download our Christmas and New Year menu’s. Call 01736 888510 @WOCornwall

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MONDAYS 1. St Levan Farmers’ Market 10am - 1st Monday of every month St Leven, Methodist Wesleyan Chapel

TUESDAYS 2. Falmouth Farmers’ Market 9am Falmouth, The Moor

3. Sennen Farmers’ Market 9am Sennen, behind Sennen School

WEDNESDAYS 4. Truro Open Market 9am Truro, Lemon Quay

5. Callington Country Market 8.30am Callington, Scout Hall

6. Paul Farmers’ Market 10am Paul, Village Hall

7. Camelford Farmers’ Market 12noon Camelford, Camelford Hall

THURSDAYS 8. Penzance Country Market 8.30am Penzance, The Acorn

9. Wadebridge Country Market 8.45am Wadebridge, Wadebridge Town Hall

10. St Ives Farmers’ Market 9.30am St Ives, Guildhall

11. Cury Farmers’ Market 9am Cury Village Hall

12. Isles of Scilly Local Produce Market 9am - 1st Thursday of every month St Mary’s, Holgate’s Green or in the Town Hall

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FRIDAYS 13. Helston Country Market 8am

27. St Eval Farmers’ Market 11am - 3rd Saturday of every month

See 13. Helston Farmers’ Market 9.30am - 1st Saturday of every month (Feb - Dec)

St Eval, Community Centre

Helston, The Old Cattle Market

39. Menheniot Farmers’ Market 9.30am - 2nd Saturday of every month

Helston, The Guildhall

14. Liskeard Country Market 8.30am

Menheniot, The Old School

Liskeard, Public Hall

15. Camborne Produce Market 9am - Every Friday Camborne, Town Square

16. Lamorna Produce Market 9am Lamorna, Village Hall

SATURDAYS 28. Ladock Farmers’ Market 8am - 1st Saturday of every month Ladock, Ladock Village Hall

See 14. Liskeard Farmers’ Market 9am - 2nd and 4th Friday of every month

29. Carnon Downs Local Produce Market 9am - Last Saturday of every month

Liskeard, Mole Valley Farmers

Carnon Downs, Village Hall

See 8. Penzance Farmers’ Market 9am - (Feb - Mar)

30. Crocadon Producer Fair 9am - 3rd Saturday of every month

Penzance, Exchange Gallery

St Mellion, Crocadon Farm

See 8. Penzance Farmers’ Market 9am - (April - Jan)

See 20. Launceston Market in the Square 10am - 2nd Saturday of every month (Mar - Dec)

Penzance, St John’s Hall

20. Launceston Community Market 9.30am Launceston, Methodist Church Hall

See 20. Launceston Farmers’ Market 9.30am Launceston, St Mary’s Hall

22. St Austell Local Produce Market 9.30am St Austell, Aylmer Square

23. Lostwithiel Farmers’ Market 10am - Every other Friday Lostwithiel, Community Centre

24. Perranporth Country Market 10am Perranporth, Memorial Hall

25. Bodmin Produce Market 10am - 2nd Friday of every month (Mar - Oct) Bodmin, St Petroc’s Church

26. Bude Farmers’ Market 10am - (Good Friday - Sept) Bude, Lower Wharf

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Launceston, Town Square

40. Mullion Farmers’ Market 9.30am - 3rd Saturday of every month Mullion, Mullion School

41. St Austell Local Produce Market 9.30am St Austell, Aylmer Square

42. St Buryan Farmers Market 9.30am - 2nd Saturday of every month St Buryan, Village Hall

43. Stithians Produce Market 9.30am - 3rd Saturday of every month Stithians Centre

See 25. Bodmin Farmers’ Market 10am - 3rd Saturday of every month Bodmin, Bodmin Nursery

32. Rilla Hall Farmers’ Market 9am - 3rd Saturday of every month

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34. St Neot Farmers’ Market 9am - 1st Saturday of every month St Neot, Village Hall

See 4. Truro Farmers’ Market 9am Truro, Lemon Quay

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36. Coads Green Farmers’ Market 9.30am - 4th Saturday of every month Coads Green, Village Hall

37. Constantine Farmers’ Market 9.30am - 2nd Saturday of every month Constantine, Church Hall

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45. Looe Produce Market 10am - 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month

50. Mevagissey Farmers’ Market 9am

West Looe, Quayside Centre

Mevagissey, The Courtyard Indoor Market

46. Pendeen Farmers’ Market 10am - 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month

51. Tamar Valley Produce Market 10am - 2nd Sunday of the month

Centre of Pendeen

Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park

47. St Erth Farmers’ Market 10am St Erth, Methodist Hall

48. Grampound Local Produce Market 10am - last Saturday of each month

52. Crackington Local Produce Fair 2pm - 3rd Sunday of the month Crackington Institute

Grampound, Community Hall

49. Grampound Road Village Market 10.30am - 3rd Saturday of each month Grampound Road Village School

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Arts, crafts & exhibitions www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/arts-crafts-exhibitions Until Wednesday 16th December Mindful Art Practice Course 9.30am Combine art with mindfulness.

Enjoy!

Until 18th March 2016 Porthcurno WW1 Exhibition Display of recovered artefacts and information.

Porthcurno, Telegraph Museum

Penzance, Mudita House

Until Thursday 31st December First World War - Entrenched 11am - Free Featuring photos, trench art and personal items from WW1.

01579 351 346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ cotehele St Dominick, Cotehele

Until 21st February 2016 Mermaids: Women at Sea 10am - Free with museum ticket.

Exploring the hidden histories of women at sea who’ve made their mark in a male dominated world.

01326 313 388 www.nmmc.co.uk

Photo credit: John Parker

Until 9th January 2016 Terry Frost A selection of the artist’s most significant paintings, collages and sculptural forms.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Until Thursday 31st December Snowflakes in Cotehele Gallery An exhibition filled with unique gift ideas for someone special, your home or yourself.

01579 351 346 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele St Dominick, Cotehele

Until 22nd February 2017 Viking Voyagers Explore what is behind the popular myth of the bloodthirsty raiders.

01326 313 388 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Until 6th April 2016 Lanhydrock at War Discover the impact of WW1 on Lanhydrock.

Until 24th April 2016 How Europe Saw the World Presenting the alluring images of Flemish engraver Theodore de Bry. 01326 313 388 www.nmmc.co.uk

Until 9th January 2016 Tuesday to Saturday only Guided Tours 2.30pm - Free with admission Enjoy an informal short tour of the Terry Frost exhibition.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Until Saturday 2nd January 2016 The Campaign Trail Sir Hussey Vivian, from Waterloo to Westminster.

Truro, Royal Cornwall Museum

Until 15th January 2016 Painting with Light -The Enigma’s Progress An exhibition of new works on canvas by Mac Dunlop.

Falmouth, Jam Records

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Until 9th January 2016 Terry Frost A selection of the artist’s most significant paintings, collages and sculptural forms.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

Until 9th January 2016 Tuesday - Saturday Guided Tours 11am - Free with admission Enjoy an informal short tour of the Terry Frost exhibition.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

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Until Saturday 5th December Catherine Haines Collections of objects that have good luck, fortune and memories attributed to them.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

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Arts

For more arts see www.whatsonscornwall.co.uk/arts-crafts-exhibition Until Sunday 20th December Breaking The Ice Free An exhibition of contemporary craft for Christmas.

Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th December Winter Festival 10am - Free Celebrate the winter season with Tate St Ives.

Millbrook, The Byre Gallery

Saturday 12th December Starting to Write 10am - £30 A creative writing workshop for beginners.

Truro, Truro Library

St Ives, Tate

Until 23rd January 2016 Man-Made Cornwall; The Paintings of Tony Giles Discover a different side of Cornwall through the magical paintings of Tony Giles.

01326 313 863 www.falmouthartgallery.com

Until 9th January Penzance Selects Traders and businesses from Chapel Street select their favourites from the Gallery’s collection.

01736 363 625 www.penleehouse.org.uk

Penzance, Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Falmouth, Falmouth Art Gallery

Saturday 12th December The Makers’ Market 10am - Free A range of high quality and bespoke work for sale.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.com Monday 7th December 9th January 2016 Naomi Frears New, smaller works on paper and linen that are often a combination of drawing, printmaking and painting on the same image.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Penzance, The Exchange

Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

Saturday 5th December Free Art Classes 10am - Free Workshops led by Catherine Haines. Booking essential.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

Throughout December Serpentine - Artists of The Lizard Showcasing historic and contemporary artwork by artists that have lived or worked in the area.

01326 313 863 www.falmouthartgallery.com Falmouth, Falmouth Art Gallery

Until 9th January Winter Print Fair An exhibition of prints for sale by local and national artists.

01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

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Saturday 5th December 16th January 2016 Elemental: Winter Exhibition A new group show at Circle Contemporary Gallery. info@circlecontemporary.co.uk www.circlecontemporary.co.uk Wadebridge, Circle Contemporary

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28 NOV 2015 —9 JAN 2016 FREE ENTRy

An exhibition of prints for sale by regional and national artists including:

THE EXCHANGE Penzance, TR18 2NL Open Tue–Sat 10.00–17.00 newlynartgallery.co.uk @newlynexchange

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Jyll Bradley, Pablo Bronstein, Andrew Curtis, Naomi Frears, Anthony Frost, Luke Frost, Henry Garfitt, Catherine Haines, Simon Jaques, Kurt Jackson, John Newling, Rachel Nicholson, Michael Porter, Abigail Reynolds, Ivo Ringe, Ben Sanderson, James Thurgood, Shelly Tregoning, Bedwyr Williams, Lucy Willow

Image © Simon Jaques. Design by Two

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Lectures & Talks

Cornish & Heritage

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/cornish-and-heritage Saturday 5th December Murder At The Museum!

7.30pm - £20 Murder Mystery night at Helston Museum!

Helston, Helston Museum

Saturday 5th - Saturday 19th December Pop up Vintage Hair and Makeup Salon Retro/vintage glamorous hair and make-up.

Tuesday 1st December The Flora & Fauna of The Lizard Peninsula 7.45pm Talk by Dr. Paul Gainey 01326 319 461 thepoly.org

Penzance, Pinup Boutique

Sunday 6th December Silver and Antiques Charity Show 1pm - £7 Special antiques sale and valuations.

Falmouth, The Poly

Redruth, Penventon Park Hotel

Monday 7th December Exposed to All Villainies 12noon - £7 Talk by historian Steph Haxton on the Civil War. 01326 214 546 www.nmmc.co.uk

LOOKING FOR THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT?

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Sports & Active

COMING SOON – YES – another exciting ‘Jack Mawgan Trilogy’ The first volume ‘THE CASE OF THE ONE ROMANIAN’ will be available in the New Year

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Falmouth, Maritime Museum

In each story Cornish detective, Jack Mawgan, finds that his curiosity and struggle for justice get him into hot water but his courage and skill ensure that he lives to fight another day.

Until 28th February 2016 Ice Skating at the Eden Project Get thrills and chills at Eden’s indoor rink.

available from Falmouth Bookseller • Wadebridge Bookshop Edge of the World Bookshop Penzance Bonython Bookshop Truro

Bodelva, Eden Project

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Wednesday 9th December Show and Tell 11am - Free with museum ticket Delve deeper into our collections and reveal some of the fascinating stories behind our artefacts.

01326 214 546 www.nmmc.co.uk

There’s nothing like curling up with a good book and here is an opportunity to get not just one thumping good story but THREE.

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eBook is available online at Amazon.co.uk

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Saturday 12th December & Thursday 17th December Viking Voyagers Curator Tours 11am - Free with museum ticket Think you know Vikings? Think again. A special tour of the epic Viking Voyagers exhibition.

01326 214 546 www.nmmc.co.uk Falmouth, Maritime Museum

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Wednesday 2nd December Comedy Club Night with MJ Walker 8pm A collection of funnies brought together by our MC, MJ Walker.

Tuesday 15th December Comedy Club Night with MJ Walker 8pm A collection of funnies brought together by our MC, MJ Walker.

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Saturday 5th December Mergecology 7pm - £4 A depiction of the local dance ecology.

Penryn, AMATA

Sunday 6th December Sunday 3rd January 2016 Dick Whittington and His Mousehole Cat! £14/£27 Hall For Cornwall are proud to present a home-grown Christmas adventure for the whole family!

01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Friday 11th December The Ugly Sisters 7.30pm - £8 Using the characters of the sisters in the Cinderella story we ask who really is the Ugly Sister?

See page 47.

01579 340 307 www.carntocove.co.uk Liskeard, Liskerrett Community Centre

Friday 11th December Mark Thomas - Trespass 8pm - £15 An evening of live stand-up comedy.

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Thursday 31st December Johnny Cowling - New Year’s Eve 8pm - £5/£8 Including a disco through to 2am! stdwmc@hotmail.co.uk 07792 670 584 St Dennis, Working Men’s Club

Sunday 13th December Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan 7.30pm - £26 A show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed.

01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Saturday 5th December The Ugly Sisters 7.30pm - £8 Using the characters of the sisters in the Cinderella story we ask who really is the Ugly Sister?

See page 47.

01326 270 126 www.carntocove.co.uk

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

St Mawes, Memorial Hall

Thursday 10th December Phil Jupitus - Juplicity 8pm - £15 Stand-up comedy from the wellknown TV star.

01326 221 222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk/pavilion Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

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Tuesday 15th December Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan 7.30pm - £26 A show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed.

01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Sunday 27th December Sunday 3rd January 2016 Canvas Theatre: The Star Child 7.30pm - £8/£12 A family-friendly festive adaptation of the Oscar Wilde story set in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

01326 319 461 thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

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Friday 4th December Woodburner Session - Ryan Jones 7.30pm - Free entry Stunning live music as you enjoy supper by the sea. See page 44.

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Wednesday 2nd December Take Five 7.30pm - £8 Take Five brings together top class musicians from IMS Prussia Cove to perform a varied programme. See page 47.

01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Newlyn, The Centre

Friday 4th December Raymond MacDonald and Marilyn Crispell 7.30pm Alto saxophonist MacDonald and avant garde pianist Crispell together for one night only.

01208 832 574 www.haystudiocornwall.co.uk Wadebridge, Hay Studio

Saturday 5th December The Boney M Show - 2015 Tour 7.45pm - From £18.50 The band play live with their million-selling hits like Brown Girl in the Ring, Daddy Cool, Rasputin, and Ma Baker.

01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk

Sunday 6th December Gabrielle Aplin 8pm - £12.50 Rescheduled from the original date on October 5th.

01326 221 222 www.tempusleisure.org.uk/pavilion Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Redruth, Regal Theatre

Saturday 5th December Sunday Night Sessions £7 Marilyn Crispell and Raymond MacDonald Truro, Lemon Street Gallery

Saturday 5th December Victoria Garcia 8pm - Free Jazzy blues and swing, with a bit of pop too!

Photo credit: Miles Essex

Photo credit: Miles Essex

Thursday 3rd December Take Five 7.30pm - £8 Take Five brings together top class musicians from IMS Prussia Cove to perform a varied programme. See page 47.

01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Friday 4th December Take Five 8pm - £10 Take Five brings together top class musicians from IMS Prussia Cove to perform a varied programme. See page 47.

01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Thursday 3rd December Celtic Male Ensemble Concert 7.30pm In concert with the Ritzy Belles.

Friday 4th December The Viewers at Bunters 9pm - Free The Viewers return to Bunters.

Torpoint, Church of St Mary & St Julian

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Calstock, Calstock Arts

Truro, Bunters Bar

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

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Saturday 5th December Take Five 7.30pm - £8 Take Five brings together top class musicians from IMS Prussia Cove to perform a varied programme. See page 47.

01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk St Ives, Guildhall

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Tuesday 8th December MasterClass with Inner Space Music 4.30pm - £5/£7.50 Guidance through various approaches to rhythm, melody and improvisation.

01726 879 500 www.crbo.co.uk St Austell, Keay Theatre

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Beach

What’s on at Lusty Glaze Beach?

FREE ENTRY Woodburner Sessions 4th December - RYAN JONES 11th December - KAJ 18th December - LITTLE LAPIN

SUNDAY ROAST @ Lusty Glaze £10.95

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Celebrate this festive season with us. Christmas in the Cove is intended for larger parties of twenty or more people. £35pp.

For smaller parties contact the team for other options available.

Thursdays are STEAK DAYS

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2 steaks (rump or tuna) bottle of house wine available from midday Don’t forget our SECRET SUPPER CLUBS Come down and see us and sign up for a locals card to receive 10% discount off food, events, activities and more...

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Come and Sing Carols with Truro Cathedral Choir Wednesday 9 December at 6.15pm Why not take this unique opportunity to get into the Christmas spirit by coming to learn to sing arrangements of your favourite carols, under the expert guidance of our Director of Music. Then enjoy the rare chance of performing alongside the Cathedral Choir with its boy Choristers, in a short concert. Wear what you like – it’s all very informal and people of all levels of singing experience are welcome.

Away in a Manger, Silent Night, I Saw Three Ships, which is your favourite?

The cost is £8 for adults, under 18s are free. Registration and collection of music is at 6 pm. Rehearsal at 6.15 pm with the Cathedral Choir joining at 6.30pm.

Performance for late night shoppers from 7.15 pm to 7.45 pm (free for those who simply want to come and listen).

Booking in advance essential.

E-mail events@trurocathedral.org.uk or phone 01872 276782.

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For more live music see www.whatsonscornwall.co.uk/live-music Saturday 12th December The Skywalkers 8.30pm - Free An evening of rock, pop, folk, jazz and R&B. Tuesday 8th December Inner Space Music 8pm - £6/£13 Strongly melodic accessible and playful jazz quintet.

01726 879 500 www.crbo.co.uk

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Charlestown, The Bosun’s

Saturday 12th December The Bohemians - A Night of Queen 8pm - £17.50 A night to celebrate the music of Queen and start the festive season! See page 29.

01579 320 251 www.carnglaze.com St Neot, Carnglaze Caverns

Friday 11th December Kangaroo Moon at St Ives Guildhall 8pm - £8 An evening of psycheceltic folk rock fusion.

St Ives, Guildhall

Saturday 12th December Handel’s Messiah - Three Spires Singers 6pm - £12/£15 A baroque treat performed by Three Spires Singers, Devon Baroque and outstanding soloists.

01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk St Endellion, St Endellion Church

Friday 11th December Downes And Beer 7.30pm - £14 Two of the leading lights on the current booming folk circuit.

01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Devoran, Devoran Parish Church

Saturday 12th December Swing Cat’s Ball: 40’s and 50’s Dance 7.30pm - £5 The best dance night out.

Music Friday 18th December Helen Porter’s Jazz Divas 7.30pm - Free Calstock’s finest showcase their latest set.

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Saturday 19th December Little Lapin 8pm A prolific songbird with a velvet voice, in the same vein as Sinéad O’Connor. Her voice has always been a talking point with fans and critics.

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Saturday 12th December Handel’s Messiah - Truro Choral Society 7.30pm - £16 Truro Choral Society and Truro Symphony Orchestra.

Wednesday 30th December Cornwall Youth Brass Band Gala Concert Conductor Michael Fowles, Soloist David Thornton.

Friday 18th December Woodburner Session - Little Lapin 7.30pm - Free entry Stunning live music as you enjoy supper by the sea. See page 44.

Wednesday 30th December Organ Recital with Nigel Wicken 5pm - £5 A programme of seasonal favourites for the organ.

St Endellion, St Endellion Church

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Newquay, St Michael’s Church

St Endellion, St Endellion Church

Helston, The Godolphin Club

Saturday 12th December Andy Marshall - 1940’s Crooner 8pm To celebrate Sinatra’s 100th Birthday.

St Austell, Bystro at the Bank

Friday 11th December Woodburner Session - Kaj 7.30pm - Free entry Stunning live music as you enjoy supper by the sea. See page 44.

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Saturday 12th December Dele Sosimi & Afrobeat Vibration Experience 7.30pm - £10 He’s back! Returning to the Eco Park to blow us all away with their legendary Afrobeat grooves.

01209 891 500 www.mpecopark.co.uk Porthtowan, Mount Pleasant Eco Park

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Saturday 12th December Megan Henwood 7pm - £8 Megan Henwood has a distinctive voice, accomplished guitar playing and engaging banter. See page 47.

01726 897 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Praa Sands, Community Centre

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