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Welcome to the Winter edition of the What’s on Cornwall guide. Of course it’s a bumper issue because of Christmas and New Year but we are also covering events and activities right up until the end of February, which includes Shrove Tuesday, Valentine’s and half term - and all the great stuff in-between. Throughout December there are Christmas lights switch-ons in every town, beautiful lantern parades, festive-themed shows and performances for all ages, traditional community festivals, Carol concerts, pop-up ice rinks, late night shopping, Open Studios and of course, the Christmas markets which showcase a wonderful array of Cornish artisan foods, crafts, produce and wares. There is plenty more to look forward to in the New Year. We have some exciting plans, with a new look website coming your way – more news to follow, so watch this space.

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Until Tuesday 31st January Festive Afternoon Teas, Lunches & Dinners The menus are getting a Christmassy makeover! Saltash, Pentillie Castle

Until Saturday 31st December The Christmas Garland’s 60th Anniversary 11am Come see the Christmas garland. St Dominick, Cotehele

Until Saturday 31st December Christmas Traditions at Godolphin 10am See the house decorated for the festive season. Helston, Godolphin House

Weekdays until Friday 16th Dec Cathedral Restaurant Christmas Lunch 12noon - £11.95/£14.95 Delicious traditional Christmas lunch served weekdays. Groups must book in advance. 01872 245 009 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Until Saturday 24th December Meet Father Christmas at Eden £6/£4 Help spread the light of Christmas cheer!

St Dominick, Cotehele

Thursday 1st December Falmouth Christmas Lights Switch On 6pm - Free A parade through the town and switch on! Falmouth, The Moor

Bodelva, Eden Project

Until Saturday 24th December Lyrical links in the Library 11am Linking with lyrics of Christmas carols and songs. St Dominick, Cotehele

Until Friday 30th December Eden Festival of Light and Sound Spectacular light displays with live music. Bodelva, Eden Project

Thursday 1st - Saturday 24th December Choirs and Musicians under the Garland 2pm A variety of local choirs and groups!

Thursday 1st December - Saturday 7th January Advent Calendar Display Countdown to Christmas with the ever-popular advent calendar, this year with a feminist twist! 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Friday 2nd - Thursday 22nd December Sugar & Spice Grotto £10 Father Christmas comes to stay in his Sugar & Spice Grotto at Bedruthan. All families are welcome. 01637 860 860 www.bedruthan.com Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th December Christmas Fair Free Made local. St Ives, Guildhall

Penzance, The Exchange

Until Saturday 7th January Crafts for Christmas 10am - Free Selling exhibition of Cornish Craft. 01736 363 625 www.penleehouse.org.uk Penzance, Penlee House Gallery & Museum

Until Saturday 7th January GIFT: Seasonal Inspiration 10am - Free Unique and personal art gift ideas for Christmas. St Ives, Porthminster Gallery

Thurs 1st Dec - Thurs 5th Jan Toboggan Robin Run Trail £2 Hop onto the Robin Run and join Toboggan Robin on a tongue twisting trail through the garden. 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th December An audience with Father Christmas 11am - 5pm Pre-booked tickets - £4 Father Christmas entertains a gathering of family and friends with stories and festive tales in the stables. 0344 249 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th December Christmas Illuminations Dusk - 7pm There’s a winter wonderland of colour and light to discover as the garden and house are lit up after dusk. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th December Christmas in Trelissick House 10.30am-7pm The house is alive with festive cheer, adorned with twinkling lights and decorations for you to discover. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

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Friday 2nd - Saturday 3rd December Lantern Walk 5.30pm Candlelit gardens, music, food, Father Christmas. Madron, Trengwainton Garden

Friday 2nd December Cinderella Christmas Panto 7pm - £7/£8 Get swept away by this professional panto.

Newquay, Newquay View Resort

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Christmas Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Santa by Steam £14.50 Join Santa aboard his steam hauled train.

Saturday 3rd - Saturday 24th December Santa’s Grotto 12noon - £4.95 Make your child’s Christmas special with a visit.

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Christmas Craft Fayre £2 Featuring local crafters and businesses. Helston, Flambards

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Christmas Fair 9am - Free A mixed market of quality items from Devon and Cornwall. Saltash, Crocadon Farm

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Christmas at Trevena Cross 10am - Free A festive feast will descend for the weekend! Breage, Trevena Cross Nurseries

Saturday 3rd December Redruth FREE Christmas Grotto 10am - 4pm Free Meet Father Christmas himself! Redruth, Tower House

Saturday 3rd December Christmas Cookery 10am Get in the festive spirit!

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December The Alternative Christmas Present Show 10am - £2 With stalls ranging from minerals and fossils with local crafts from over the South West. 01579 320 251 www.carnglaze.com

Hayle, Paradise Park and Jungle Barn

Saturday 3rd December St Mabyn Mistletoe Fayre 1pm - Free Diverse stalls showcasing local arts and crafts. 01208 841 342 St Mabyn, Village Hall

Saturday 3rd December Christmas Fair 2pm A fair in aid of Lamorna Village Hall. Lamorna, Village Hall

St Neot, Carnglaze Caverns

Saturday 3rd - Saturday 24th December The Father Christmas trail 11am Find clues along the trail and get a Father Christmas biscuit! St Dominick, Cotehele

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Tudor Father Christmas 11am Sharing tales and traditions of Christmas past. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Saturday 3rd December Reindeer visit Trelissick 1pm - 4pm The reindeer fly into the stable yard for their annual visit. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Photo credit Gary Zammit Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 3rd December Trerice Volunteers Choir 2pm Traditional carols in the Barn Restaurant. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Saturday 3rd December Saltash Christmas Festival 4pm - Free Fireworks, Market Stalls, Lantern Parade and more! Saltash, Guildhall

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Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Christmas Craft Fayre 11am Plenty to surprise someone with this Christmas. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 3rd December Snow Dome Workshop 10am - £4.50 Is it snowing yet? Come and make your own glittery, flittery snow dome. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

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Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Nadelik - A Cornish Christmas 11am - £7.90 Enjoy Christmas the Cornish way with fireside tales, traditional dancing, carol singing and crafts. 01326 316 594 www.english-heritage.org.uk Falmouth, Pendennis Castle

Saturday 3rd December Carols at Trago Mills 11am Liskeard Lady Singers sing while you shop. Liskeard, Trago Mills

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Christmas Saturday 3rd December Thursday 5th January Angarrack Christmas Lights Display 6.30am - Free See the amazing Christmas lights! Angarrack, Community Centre

Sunday 4th December Christmas Cake Decorating 9.30am Decorate your own 8” square or round Christmas cake.

Sunday 4th December Falmouth Hotel Christmas Market 12noon - Free Make your Christmas a local one. Falmouth, Falmouth Hotel

Sunday 4th December Liskeard Lady Singers at St Lawrence 3pm - Free Advent and Christmas music. Bodmin, St Lawrence’s Church

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Sunday 4th December Christmas Card and Book Workshop 10.30am - £25 With Cornish artist Sue Lewington. Feock, Trelissick

Sunday 4th December CHSW’s Santas on the Run 11am 2k fun run round the paths of the Eden Project. Bodelva, Eden Project

Tuesday 6th December Senior Citizens Lunch 12.30pm A Christmas lunch with entertainment from Coverack School.

Wednesday 7th December Christmas Party with Entertainment 7.30pm With the Women’s Institute.

Wednesday 7th December Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 9.30am - £54.50 Create your very own Christmas Wreath!

Thursday 8th December Christmas Baking 9.30am Think Christmas, think food!

Coverack, Lambeage Hall

Mylor Bridge, Tremayne Community Hall

Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saltash, Pentillie Castle

Monday 5th December Santa Saves Christmas: Meet, Greet and Treat! 10.30am, 1pm & 4pm // £10.50 Join Fairy Flossy and Pompom the Penguin as they meet Father Christmas himself at his home! 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, The Regal Theatre

Wednesday 7th December Christmas Lunch 12noon - £12.95 With choices of traditional main courses and desserts. Feock, Trelissick Gardens

Wednesday 7th December Brannel School Christmas Fayre 5pm - Free Let the festivities commence! St Austell, Brannel School

Thursday 8th December Tales of Snow and Ice 2pm & 7.30pm - £9/£11 Winter stories told with puppetry, live music, projections and local experienced theatre performers. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

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Thursday 8th December Community Christmas Event at Wheal Martyn 6pm - Free A Winter Wonderland with decorated Christmas trees, carols, mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas crafts. 01726 850 362 www.wheal-martyn.com Carthew, Wheal Martyn

Thursday 8th December Christmas Wine Tasting 7pm - £15 With Burdett Wines. St Ives, Guildhall

Friday 9th - Friday 30th December Winter Wood 2016 1pm, 4pm & 6.30pm - £8.50 A theatrical festival woodland adventure with Rogue Theatre.

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th Dec Christmas Illuminations Dusk - 7pm There’s a winter wonderland of colour and light to discover as the garden and house are lit up after dusk. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Santa Trains A magical Christmas experience. Newquay, Lappa Valley Steam Railway

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Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Christmas Fayre 10am - £3 Back for the 13th year! Cremyll, Mount Edgcumbe

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December Christmas in Trelissick House 10.30am - 7pm The house is alive with festive cheer, adorned with twinkling lights and decorations for you to discover. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Christmas at Trevena Cross 10am - Free 30+ high quality local produce and craft stalls! Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Santa by Steam £14.50 Visit Santa in his magical grotto!

Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Tudor Father Christmas 11am All children go home with a present! Kestle Mill, Trerice

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Christmas Craft Fayre 11am Plenty to surprise someone with this Christmas! Kestle Mill, Trerice

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December The Makers’ Market 10am - Free A curated selection of Makers’ products for sale including ceramic and jewellery. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Jubilee Wharf Christmas Fair 10am - Free Over 30 quality stalls indoors and outdoors. Penryn, Jubilee Wharf

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Christmas Fair 10am - £2/£1 Find some truly unique Christmas gifts.

Saturday 10th December Reindeer visit Trelissick 1pm The reindeer fly into the stable yard for their annual visit. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Trerice Volunteers Choir 2pm Celebrate Christmas in the Barn restaurant. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Pentewan, The Lost Gardens of Heligan

Breage, Trevena Cross Nurseries

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December An audience with Father Christmas 11am - 5pm Pre-booked tickets - £4 Father Christmas entertains a gathering of family and friends with stories and festive tales in the stables. 0344 249 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Helston, Helston Railway

Portreath, Tehidy Woods

Feock, Trelissick

Friday 9th - Saturday 10th December Wadebridge Christmas Weekend Free Christmas Town Centre fun, including fireworks.

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Santa Specials December Ride the train and have some festive fun!

Saturday 10th December Christmas Cookery 10am Make a variety of delicious festive delicacies! Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 10th December Tales of Snow and Ice 2pm & 7.30pm A magical performance of winter stories; The Snow Queen, The Winter Rose and Jack Frost. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Christmas Festive Weekend 2016 A weekend of festive fun with Santa and Pickle the penguin! 01637 873 342 www.newquayzoo.org.uk Newquay, Newquay Zoo

Saturday 10th December Redruth FREE Christmas Grotto 10am - 4pm Free Magical winter wonderland grotto. Redruth, Tower House

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Santa Specials 10.30am - £5 Have some festive fun! Helston, Helston Railway

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Saturday 10th December Santa and the Pirates 2.30pm - £11 Spotbots, Santa, pirates and songs. 01736 363 545 www.theacornpenzance.com Penzance, The Acorn

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Wander through the trees, meet Old Man Winter and lose yourself in enchanting stories as the imaginary comes to life.

Winter Wood

is a festive woodland adventure in the heart of Tehidy Woods, North Cliffs. Created by Cornwall’s award winning and highly visual Rogue Theatre, Winter Wood is a wondrous adventure for families and those who still believe in magic. The will be a show with live music, festive stories, There winter wonders, a hot chocolate, a bag of sweets, a heated marquee, sparkly face painting and the chance to make your own traditional decoration to take home (all included in the ticket price).

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9th TO 30th DECEMBER (Not 12th, 19th or 25th) 1pm, 4pm and 6.30pm All Tickets £8.50/£7.50 (3 and unders free) Box Office - 01726 879 500 - WWW.CRBO.CO.UK/ROGUE

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Christmas Saturday 10th December Calstock Singers’ Christmas Concert 7.30pm - £6.50 A seasonal treat from Calstock Singers. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Sunday 11th December CHSW’s Santas on the Run Launceston 11am 2k festive fun run raising money for CHSW. Launceston, Town Square

Wednesday 14th December Christmas Lunch 12noon - £12.95 Served in the Barn restaurant. Feock, Trelissick

Wednesday 14th December Carols in the Courtyard 6pm - Free Some joyous carol singing! Saltash, Pentillie Castle

Wednesday 14th December Christmas Carol Concert 6pm - Free Brannel School’s annual carol concert.

St Stephen, St Stephen-in-Brannel Church

Friday 16th - Friday 23rd December Christmas in Trelissick House 10.30am Explore the house while it’s adorned with Christmas decorations and twinkling lights. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Friday 16th - Friday 23rd December Christmas Illuminations Dusk See Trelissick in a new light as the garden and house are lit up for you. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

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Sunday 11th December Sunday Christmas Carvery in the Cathedral Restaurant 12noon - £11.95/£14.95 Delicious traditional Christmas Carvery lunch. Groups must book in advance. 01872 245 009 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Sunday 11th December Christmas Concert 7pm - £6 Male choir concert with support. Tregony, Village Hall

Thursday 15th December The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness! 2pm & 4.30pm Back by popular demand… 01736 363 545 www.theacornpenzance.com Penzance, The Acorn

Thursday 15th December Christmas Extravaganza 4.30pm Fair and Concert to make you feel extra Christmassy.

Friday 16th - Friday 23rd December An audience with Father Christmas 11am - £4 A gathering with stories and festive tales. All children go home with a present. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Feock, Trelissick

Friday 16th December Trerice House Christmas Lunch 11.30am - £22.50 A tour, lunch and entertainment! Kestle Mill, Trerice

Friday 16th December The Christmassy Christmas Show 6.30pm - £6/£8 A celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees and fairy lights to presents and puddings! 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th December Aladdin Pantomime 7pm - £10 Festive family fun with Aladdin. Looe, Tencreek Holiday Park

Truro, Truro School

Tuesday 13th - Friday 16th December Trebah Christmas Party Lunches £13.95/£16.95 Seasonal treats available for groups of any size. Booking essential. 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk

Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Thursday 15th December Johnny Cowling - Christmas Comedy Show 8pm - £10 Forget the Christmas shopping! Newquay, Lane Theatre

Friday 16th December Christmas Wreath Making With the team from Trebilcocks Flowers. Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Friday 16th - Saturday 31st December Cinderella 2.30pm & 7.30pm - £10/£15 Miracle Theatre presents the world’s favourite rags-to-riches fairy tale. 01326 211 222 www.miracletheatre.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

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Friday 16th December ShelterBox Christmas Masquerade Ball 7pm - £32 Fundraising Christmas ball for ShelterBox. Newquay, Atlantic Hotel

Friday 16th December Christmas Concert 7.15pm - £5 A seasonal evening of music and poetry. Charlestown, St Paul’s Church

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Saturday 17th December Saturday 7th January The Mousehole Cat A show that is sure to warm your heart as much as an ‘efty portion of stargazy pie! 0843 9966 520 www.thedreamteamtheatre.co.uk Mousehole, Solomon Browne Hall

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Tudor Father Christmas 11am A visit from Father Christmas.

Newquay, Lappa Valley Steam Railway

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Santa by Steam £14.50 With plenty of time for a photograph!

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Christmas at Trevena Cross 10am - Free The third of three BIG Christmas weekends!

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Christmas Craft Fayre 11am Look what the talented volunteers have on offer. Saturday 17th - Saturday 24th December Father Christmas at Lanhydrock 12noon An exclusive audience with Father Christmas.

Penzance, St John’s Hall

Saturday 17th December Reindeer visit Trelissick 1pm The reindeer fly into the stable yard for their annual visit. 01872 862 090 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Redruth, Tower House

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Saturday 17th December Christmas Party and Buffet 7pm - £10 A Christmas buffet, music and socialising. Camelford, St Kitts Herbery

Sunday 18th - Thursday 22nd December Santa Days 10.30am - £3 Find your way to Santa’s Grotto following this year’s seasonal trail. Meet Father Christmas! 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Sunday 18th December Pine Lodge Gardens Christmas Fayre 11am - Free A Christmas fayre with a range of fun activities. Charlestown, Pine Lodge Gardens

St Dominick, Cotehele

Feock, Trelissick

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Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December At home with Mother and Father Christmas 1pm Mother and Father Christmas will be receiving visitors.

Saturday 17th December Redruth FREE Christmas Grotto 10am - 4pm Free A truly magical experience.

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Christmas Market Weekend! 11am - Free Over 30 stalls of local crafts and produce. Festive refreshments, entertainment & activities. 01209 722 320 www.heartlandscornwall.com

Saturday 17th December Carols Under The Garland 2pm Canticorum sing Carols in the Great Hall.

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Breage, Trevena Cross Nurseries

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Christmas Gift & Food shopping event 10am - £1 Makers from around Cornwall come together.

Kestle Mill, Trerice

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Santa Trains A magical Christmas experience.

Saturday 17th December Trerice Volunteers Choir 2pm It’ll get you feeling truly festive!

Saturday 17th December On Christmas Night - A Christmas Concert by Truro Cathedral Choir 7.30pm - £12/£15 Get into the festive season the traditional way with beautiful arrangements of Christmas carols. 01872 262 466 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Sunday 18th - Weds 21st Dec Festive Art and Craft Fun 1pm Create some festive art with Father Christmas. St Dominick, Cotehele

Sunday 18th December Santa’s Grotto 1.30pm - Free SANTA IS COMING! Pendeen, Geevor Tin Mine

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Sunday 18th December Minack’s Christmas Cracker £9/£11.50 Presented by Mount Charles Band. Porthcurno, Minack Theatre

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Squashbox Theatre Christmas Show 2pm - £3.50 Learn about Yuletide traditions old and new and even explore some festive science. 01209 722 320 www.heartlandscornwall.com Pool, Heartlands

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Sunday 18th - Thursday 22nd December Santa Specials Ride the train and have festive fun! Helston, Helston Railway

Sunday 18th - Saturday 24th December Meet Santa & Real Reindeer 10am - £3 Meet Santa and his real reindeer! St Columb Major, Retallack Resort and Spa

Sunday 18th December Christmas Organ Recital 6pm - £5 Liturgical organ music taking us from Advent to Christmas. Works by Dupré, Bach and Messiaen. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

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On Christmas Night A Celebration of Christmas with Truro Cathedral Choir In association with

Cornwall Today Magazine joined by readers

Daphne Skinnard, Juliet Lingham and Richard Lingham

Magical settings of traditional Christmas Carols sung by Truro Cathedral Choir with its boy and girl Choristers As well as some less well-known carols, there will be plenty of festive favourites, including I saw three ships, Away in a manger, Here is the little door, In dulci jubilo, Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, Silent Night, The Sussex Carol and In the bleak midwinter

In Truro Cathedral Saturday 17th December at 7.30pm Reserved seating with tickets ÂŁ12 and ÂŁ15, U18s free available from the Hall For Cornwall Box Office, tel 01872 262466 or online at www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

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Christmas Wednesday 21st December Sterts Singers Christmas Concert 7pm Candlelit carol concert in the theatre.

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Monday 19th - Friday 23rd December Santa at Heartlands 11am - £4.50 Explore Santa’s grotto and take home a gift chosen by him. 01209 722 320 www.heartlandscornwall.com Pool, Heartlands

Tuesday 20th - Saturday 24th December Santa Trains Pre-booking essential.

Newquay, Lappa Valley Steam Railway

Wednesday 21st - Saturday 24th December Santa by Steam £14.50 With carols on the platform by Liskeard Band.

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Wednesday 21st December Carol Service 7.30pm - Free An informal Carol Service led by Mike Searle. Lamorna, Village Hall

Thursday 22nd - Friday 23rd December At home with Mother and Father Christmas 1pm - £3 Ticket price includes a gift.

3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21- 24 DECEMBER Join this special steam train at Bodmin General Station for a one hour return journey.

St Dominick, Cotehele

Thursday 22nd December Secret Supper Club Christmas Special 6.30pm A secret 7 course tasting menu.

Visit Santa in his grotto on board the train where all the children will receive a present.

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

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Wednesday 21st December Christmas Lunch 12noon - £12.95 Delicious festive lunches. Feock, Trelissick Gardens

Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd December Cinderella 2pm & 6.30pm - £11.50 Kidz R Us’ annual Christmas panto.

Friday 23rd - Saturday 24th December Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols 7pm - Free Traditional start of Christmas festivities. A very popular service, you are advised to arrive early. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

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Wednesday 21st - Friday 23rd December Near-ta Theatre: Christmas Time 2.30pm & 7.30pm - £8/£10 Near-ta Theatre’s yuletide comedy brings bucketloads of Christmas spirit and festive cheer. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

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This festive season at the

The Acorn Penzance This year at the Acorn Penzance we are presenting a Yuletide Festival with something for anyone and everyone. Traditional Cornish Yuletide Community Singing, Traditional Pub Quiz Cabaret evenings with the fabulous (and outrageous) Scary Little Girls, Yuletide walks around Penzance and Interactive Story-telling for the under 14s. For more information please visit the Acorn Penzance website www.theacornpenzance.com For tickets go to www.crbo.co.uk or call 01726 879 500

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Sunday 25th December Christmas Day Service 10am - Free Great highlight of the year. Join the Cathedral Choir and Bishop Tim at this wonderful and uplifting service. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Tuesday 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 Truro, Truro Cathedral

Or follow us on Social Media: Friday 30th December The Christmassy Christmas Show 3pm - £6/£8 Squashbox Theatre’s celebration of everything Christmassy. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

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Falmouth, The Poly

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A Truly Trebah Christmas...

Meet Father Ch r i s t m a s

th 19th and Sun 18 , Mon th mber Tues 20 Dece pm 10.30am-3.30

Hop onto the “Robin Run” and join “Toboggan Robin” on a tongue twisting trail through the garden to find Santa’s Grotto. Just £3 per child includes trail, garden entry, a visit to Father Christmas and a present. Other festive activities include a Christmas craft workshop, fabulous face painting and balloon bending with the ever popular Tarquin.

Trebah – it’s excitingly different. Open daily from 10am Mawnan Smith Nr Falmouth Telephone 01326 252200 Visit trebah-garden.co.uk @WOCornwall

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Christmas

FESTIVE WEEKEND 10TH & 11TH DECEMBER Local discount*: Entry into the zoo £4 per person. Children under 3 years free. Santa’s Grotto: £4.95 per child, first come first served basis each day. Pickle the Penguin: Meet and greet throughout the day.

Booking is essential

*Must have proof of a Cornish address

WWW.NEWQUAYZOO.ORG.UK | 01637 873342 Charity number: 300923

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Local Pantos

26-28th January Dracula Goes On Holiday Carnon Downs Drama Group TR3 7JU 034454 500296 www.ticketsource.co.uk/cddg Perranarworthal Village Hall

Penzance BID

11th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 15th January with Matinees on 14th & 15th Aladdin RAMPS (Redruth Amateur Musical & Pantomime Society) www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk or 01209 216278 The Regal Theatre Redruth

14th to 18th February Robinson Crusoe Trewoon Pantomime Group Tickets from Burrows Estate Agents. 01726 829103.

St Austell Arts Theatre St Austell

24-29th January Cinderella Helston Theatre Company helstontheatrecompany.co.uk or 01726 879500 Epworth Hall, Helston

21st - 25th February Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Each evening 7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm Sticker Village PLAYERS panto 2017 Tickets on sale from Sticker Village Stores in Feb. Sticker Village Hall, Sticker

Until Friday 6th January Penzance Christmas Windows Free 5 beauties by local artists - come and enjoy.

Saturday 17th December Humphry Davy Day Free Lantern Parade, Reindeer, Stories, Music

Saturday 3rd December Stories from the Snow Elves 10.30am - Free Storytelling and delights.

Wednesday 21st December Montol Festival 1pm - Free Winter solstice revelry, with fire!

Saturday 10th December Stories from the Snow Elves 10.30am - Free Storytelling and delights.

Wednesday 21st December Penzance Youth Market 3pm - Free Gifts & crafts, music & entertainment

Throughout Penzance

Penzance, Chapel St and Market Jew St shops

Gareth Harris who plays Wishee Washee in Redruth Amateur Musical & Pantomime Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Aladdin

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Penzance, shops at top of town

Penzance, Town centre

Throughout Penzance

Penzance, Alverton Street

Pantos & PZ BID

Family www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/family

Until Wednesday 22nd February Viking Voyagers Explore the popular myth of the bloodthirsty raiders. Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Thursday 1st December Little Eden pre-school club 10am Outdoor club for under-5s and their grown-ups. Bodelva, Eden Project

Thursday 8th December Little Eden pre-school club 10am Play and learn through outdoor activity. Bodelva, Eden Project

Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th Jan Family Fun Weekend at the Eden Project Join us for a special weekend of family fun! Bodelva, Eden Project

Saturday 14th January Superstar Science Club 10.15am Work through exciting and relevant science problems.

Porthcurno, Telegraph Museum

Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd Jan Family Fun Weekend at the Eden Project Join us for a special weekend of family fun! Bodelva, Eden Project

Saturday 10th December Superstar Science Club 10.15am Practical, hands-on science activities for 7-11 year olds.

Porthcurno, Telegraph Museum

Monday 12th December Jack Spratt’s Wonder Club 10.30am Exploring science, art, story, song and play. Porthcurno, Telegraph Museum

Thursday 15th December Little Eden pre-school club 10am Celebrate the great outdoors! Bodelva, Eden Project

Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th Jan Family Fun Weekend at the Eden Project Join us for a special weekend of family fun!

Falmouth, The Poly

Falmouth, Pendennis Castle

Monday 13th - Wednesday 15th February Half-Term Fun at Cotehele 10am & 1.30pm - £6 Learn survival skills in the wild. St Dominick, Cotehele

Bodelva, Eden Project

Saturday 18th February Little Trebiggan: Wennie & Jago’s Giant Adventure 7.30pm The giants of old folklore are back in Cornwall and causing chaos. 01209 312 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

Saturday 4th February Superstar Science Club 10.15am Earn your CREST Superstar Investigator Award!

Porthcurno, Telegraph Museum

Saturday 11th - Sunday 19th February Wild Art Week 10am Create a picture with natural materials. Helston, Godolphin

Wednesday 28th - Thursday 29th December Tales from the Trees 3pm - £6/£8 Puppetry, storytelling, live music and comedy with a theme of natural history, folklore and ecology. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

Monday 13th - Friday 17th February Terrific Tudors 10.30am - £4.70/£7.90 Step back in time over 400 years and imagine life in the Tudor fort of Pendennis. 01326 316 594 www.english-heritage.org.uk

Saturday 11th - Sunday 19th February Half-term Snowdrop Trail 10.30am - 5pm Explore the garden in early spring. Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 11th - Sunday 19th February Half-term at the Eden Project Half-term fun Eden-style! See website for details.

Monday 13th February The Chris and Pui Show 11am & 2pm - £13 See Chris and Pui in their very own stage show with the toys and characters from Show Me Show Me. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Bodelva, Eden Project

Tuesday 21st - Friday 24th February First Encounters with Shakespeare An ideal first experience of Shakespeare and a fully interactive introduction to the world of the play. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Cornish Community & Heritage Until Friday 23rd December The Cornish Belle Dining Trains A meal with a difference on a steam-hauled train. Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Wednesday 7th December Late Night Shopping in Truro Cathedral 6.30pm - Free Christmas Shop, stalls and entertainment each LNS night. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Wednesday 14th December Late Night Shopping in Truro Cathedral 6.30pm - Free Christmas Shop, stalls and entertainment each LNS night. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December Late Night Shopping at Trelissick 10.30am - 7pm Browse for Christmas gifts and goodies.

Friday 16th - Sunday 18th December Late Night Shopping at Trelissick 10.30am - 7pm The shop is open until late.

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Thursday 1st December World Aids Day Exhibition 10-5pm - Free Exhibition highlighting the issues for people suffering from HIV Aids 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th December Late Night Shopping at Trelissick 10.30am - 7pm Escape the crowds and browse. Feock, Trelissick

Saturday 3rd December Helston Farmers’ Market 9.30am - Free Monthly meat and produce market.

Helston, The Old Cattle Market

Saturday 10th December Launceston Market in the Square 10am - Free Local foods, crafts and gifts. Saturday 10th December Hellys Craft Fair 11am - Free With over 35 local makers.

Helston, The Old Cattle Market

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Saturday 17th December Let’s Wassail 11.30am A pagan festival to scare away evil spirits. St Dominick, Cotehele

Saturday 17th December Producer Market 9am - Free A mixed market of food, art, craft and plants.

Friday 27th January Holocaust Memorial Day Exhibition and Evensong 10am - Free Marking and remembering all those who have been caught up in genocides. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Sunday 29th January Wedding Fair 11am Under the barn restaurant’s Christmas stars. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Saltash, Crocadon Farm

Camelford, St Kitts Herbery

Launceston, Town Square

Tuesday 6th December Fashion & Fancy in Regency England 7.45pm - £5/£6 Explore Regency clothing and society with period costume historian and seamstress Nichola Butland. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

Feock, Trelissick

Madron, Trengwainton

Friday 9th December Music Quiz Night 6.30pm - £5 Team music quiz and home made meal in a cosy cafe.

St Dominick, Cotehele

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Feock, Trelissick

Friday 9th December Late Night Discount Shopping 4pm Receive 10% discount off all retail purchases!

Wednesday 18th January Volunteer Recruitment Day 11am - Free Learn about volunteering in 2017.

Sunday 11th December Brocante 10am Always something different at each market. Saltash, Crocadon Farm

Wednesday 21st December Late Night Shopping in Truro Cathedral 6.30pm - Free Christmas Shop, stalls and entertainment each LNS night. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Saturday 31st December Winter Steam Up An antidote to post-Christmas indulgence.

Saturday 11th - Sunday 12th February Heartlands Market Weekend 11am - Free Browse, sample and purchase some amazing local gifts and products. 01209 722 320 www.heartlandscornwall.com Pool, Heartlands

Bodmin, Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Sunday 11th December Monthly Beach Clean at RSPB Hayle 10am - Free Help to keep Porth Kidney beach beautiful and clean. Hayle, RSPB Hayle Estuary

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Saturday 14th January Quiz for Cancer Research 7.30pm Calstock Arts’ annual charity quiz night. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Sunday 19th February Cornwall Air Ambulance Charity Open Day 11am - Free A chance to see Cornwall’s air ambulance.

Newquay, Cornwall Air Ambulance

Cornish Community and Heritage

Theatre www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/theatre

Tues 13th - Sat 17th December Grease the Musical by RAOST £12/£21 Effectively capturing the boisterous nature & glamour of student days. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, The Regal Theatre

Tuesday 6th - Saturday 31st December Jack and The Beanstalk 10.30am, 2.30pm & 7pm £15/£28 A home grown Christmas adventure for the whole family! 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 10th December One Act Plays Winners’ Night 7.30pm Sterts Theatre Studio season.

Sunday 18th December Jack and the Beanstalk 10.30am & 2.30pm - £10 A GIANT of a pantomime adventure. Newquay, Lane Theatre

Sunday 18th December Freya - A Viking Saga 3.30pm A family puppet show full of boisterous gods, dunderheaded giants and the music of the fjords. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th December Cinderella 2pm & 6.30pm - £11.50 A festive must-see! St Ives, St Ives Theatre

Wadebridge, Betjeman Centre

Friday 16th - Saturday 31st Dec Cinderella 2.30pm & 7.30pm - £10/£15 Experience the joy of pantomime in its heyday of 150 years ago. A rare and genuine pleasure. 01326 211 222 www.miracletheatre.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Upton Cross, Sterts Theatre

Saturday 17th December Saturday 7th January The Mousehole Cat A show that is sure to warm your heart as much as an ‘efty portion of stargazy pie! 0843 9966 520 www.thedreamteamtheatre.co.uk

Saturday 7th January Vampires Rock Ghost Train 7.30pm - £17/£27 Amidst mischief and mayhem, this hilariously funny show lives up to its rocking reputation. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Mousehole, Solomon Browne Hall

Saturday 10th December Christmas Cracker 7.30pm - £10 The Open Road returns for the 2nd annual Christmas Cracker to support local charity the Gravel Road Trust. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Sunday 11th December Phil and Friends 7pm - £7.50/£10.50 The St Ives Christmas Revue Show! St Ives, St Ives Theatre

Saturday 17th December Freya - A Viking Saga 3pm A colourful re-telling of two famous Viking myths and Freya’s own saga. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Praa Sands, Community Centre

Sunday 18th December Freya - A Viking Saga 3pm Humorously bringing to life the rivalry between the Norse gods and the Frost Giants. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Millbrook, Village Hall

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Wednesday 11th - Sunday 15th January Aladdin - Presented by RAMPS A feast to the ear and eye with spectacular scenery, costumes and a live band with loads of music. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, The Regal Theatre

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MAGICAL MUSICAL MAYHEM THIS CHRISTMAS!

‘Miracle are a real joy’ Western Morning News

W H AT C O

ULD PO

S S I B LY G O W R O N G ?

16 – 31 December Princess Pavilion, Falmouth 01326 211222 • miracletheatre.co.uk

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Theatre

Saturday 4th February Scary Little Girls: Sorry I Haven’t A Minute 7.30pm Expect live sound effects, local taste tests, interviews and special guests. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Falmouth, The Poly

Wednesday 11th January Circus of Horrors: The Never-Ending Nightmare 7.30pm - £19/£27 An amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave & beautiful acts in an Alice in Horrorland type story. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 11th February Rabbit Theatre - The Odyssey (Greek stuff!) 7.30pm A compact piece of theatre magic based on the epic poem by Homer. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Friday 10th February Gonzo Moose - The Thing That Came From Over There 7.30pm A fast-paced rollicking ride, mixing paranoia, suspense and hilariously gruesome deaths. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Sunday 12th February Rabbit Theatre - The Odyssey (Greek Stuff!) 7.30pm There may be a bit of water. And there will certainly be a laugh or two! 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Devoran, Village Hall

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 28th January Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm Pay attention now. It’s about to get weird… Constantine, Tolmen Centre

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Falmouth, The Poly

Grampound, Community Hall

Calstock, Calstock Village Hall

Monday 23rd - Saturday 28th January Ghost The Musical 2.30pm & 7.30pm - £15.50/£40 The Oscar-winning love story live on stage in a brand new production. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Friday 17th February The Long Trick 7.30pm A story of one man’s private protest against gentrification, with lyrical storytelling & Cornish folksong. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

Sunday 19th February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm As scenes spin, fragment & entangle with each other, one question arises: whose reality is real? 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Praa Sands, Community Centre

Saturday 11th February Gonzo Moose - The Thing That Came From Over There 7.30pm A show inspired by the Horror movies of the 1950s. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Hayle, Hall for Gwinear

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Sunday 12th February The Thing That Came From Over There 7pm A fast-paced rollicking ride mixing paranoia, suspense and hilariously gruesome deaths. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Cave, Callington Town Hall

Wednesday 22nd February Royal Shakespeare Company The Tempest 7pm - £6 Fantastic opportunity to watch the RSC in Cornwall. Brannel School

Wednesday 22nd February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm It will keep you guessing ‘til the end. Truro, Truro College

Theatre

CHEAP DATE PRESENT THE PREMIERE PERFORMANCE OF

LITTLE WOMEN, BIG BALLS ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLE?

Sat 28 Jan 19.30 £12/£10 +booking fee

In this ultimate fighting tournament between dancer and ball, who will triumph?

Photo:©Jack Matthews

Will it be one ball too many, can they overcome life’s obstacles without throwing in the towel?

CARA DILLON Sat 4 Feb 19.30 £20/£17 + booking fee

‘Cara Dillon is one of Ireland’s truly great singers’ The Guardian

‘Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice…’ Q Magazine

Photo:©Roger Sargent

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TheTolmen Centre Constantine

Thursday 23rd February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge A slick, surprising show, that provokes a journey through dreams, imagination and real life. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

Saturday 25th February The Pretend Men - Police Cops 7.30pm - £10 A three-man cinematic joyride, speeding down Adventure Avenue in a souped-up squad car. 01326 341353 www.tolmencentre.co.uk Constantine, Tolmen Centre

Great Theatre, Music and Films

Falmouth, The Poly

Friday 24th February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm The show takes influence from cult filmmakers Charlie Kaufman and David Lynch. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Sunday 26th February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm A show with sharp wit, quick pace and a heavy dose of noir style; from the classic to the neo. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

and a pretty good cafe 01326 341353 www.tolmencentre.co.uk

St Mawes, Memorial Hall

Wadebridge, Town Hall

Saturday 25th February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm As scenes spin, fragment and entangle with each other one question arises: whose reality is real? 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Millbrook, Village Hall

Tuesday 28th February ‘Owdyado Theatre - A View From The Edge 7.30pm A slick and surprising show where the search for the truth provokes a mind-bending journey. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Newquay, Treviglas Community College

Miracle Theatre’s Cinderella - see page 23 for more info.

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REGAL THEATRE regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk 01209 216278 CORNWALL @WOCornwall

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BELIEVE

T HE M U S I C A L MON 23 - SAT 28 JANUARY THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION

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Comedy www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/comedy

Sunday 12th February Jo Caulfield: The Customer Is Always Wrong 7.30pm - £12/£14 Touring her latest show. St Austell, St Austell Arts Centre

Sunday 4th December MARK STEEL: Who Do I Think I Am? 8pm - £15 Mark Steel’s newest stand up show; a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk

Saturday 4th February Kernow King’s Greatest Hits! 7.30pm - £18.50/£20.50 The humble King is back for one night only with a mammoth night of Cornish laughs! 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Redruth, The Regal Theatre

Friday 10th February Jo Caulfield: The Customer Is Always Wrong 8pm A humorous look at life’s potential traps, what can go wrong and how to deal with them. 01736 363 545 www.theacornpenzance.com Penzance, The Acorn

Wednesday 22nd February Stewart Lee: Content Provider 7.30pm - £23 Stewart’s first, brand new, full-length show since the awardwinning Carpet Remnant World. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Thursday 8th December HENNING WEHN: Westphalia Is Not An Option 7.45pm - £16 Join the German Comedy Ambassador for an evening of Teutonic jolliness at its best. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, The Regal Theatre

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Thursday 9th February Ruby Wax: Frazzled 7.30pm - £21/£24 The much loved comedian’s guide to mindfulness and how to apply it in daily life. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Saturday 11th February Jo Caulfield: The Customer Is Always Wrong 8pm A comedienne nominated as Funniest Woman by the LAFTA Awards. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

If you’ve got a Comedy event get it listed in What’s on Cornwall Spring 2017. Find out more at whatsoncornwall.co.uk

Falmouth, The Poly

Comedy

Live Music www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/live-music

Saturday 3rd December Africa v. Jamaica Soundclash Part II £7 Irresistible dance music, deep bass and spiritual vibes. Thursday 1st December Hedluv & Passman 7.30pm Cornish Rap Show. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Heamoor, Mounts Bay Academy

Porthtowan, Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Thursday 1st December Motorheadache + Loco 8pm - £9/£12 Motörheadache is a three piece tribute to Lemmy’s musical career with Motörhead from 1975 to 2015. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk

Saturday 3rd December The Stowes 7pm - £6 Shanties, traditional tunes and contemporary folk!

Saturday 3rd December Wilkinson (18+) 9pm - £13 A British drum and bass music producer and DJ. Perranporth, The Watering Hole

Sunday 4th - Sunday 11th December Carol Concert £5 All are most welcome.

Saltash, Mary Newman’s Cottage

Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Thursday 1st December The Changing Room 7.30pm - £10/£11 A Looe-based folk band that delivers original, award-winning songs in English and Cornish. 01326 341 353 www.tolmencentre.co.uk Constantine, Tolmen Centre

Friday 2nd December In Concert 5.30pm City Of Truro Wind Orchestra’s winter concert. Truro, St Piran’s RC Church

Friday 2nd December Charlie Bowdery 7.30pm - Free Performer of melodies and words from Cornwall. Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Saturday 3 December Candlelit Concert dedicated to St Nicholas 7.30pm - £12/£15 St Mary’s Singers and Orchestra perform Britten’s St Nicolas Cantata and Haydn’s St Nicholas Mass. 01872 262 466 www.stmaryssingers.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Sunday 4th December The Zoltan Ensemble 3pm - £10 Talented musicians playing Brahms’ string quintet in G Major and Mozart’s 2nd quintet in C Minor. 07787 944 935 www.endelienta.org.uk St Endellion, St Endellion Church

Tuesday 6th December Andy Sheppard’s Hotel Bristol £8/£12 Playing storming gigs around the UK! St Ives, St Ives Jazz Club

Thursday 1st December Sarah McQuaid in Concert 7.45pm - £10/£15 A captivating performer who seduces her audience with cheeky banter and stunning musicianship. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, The Regal Theatre

Friday 2nd December Reef + Special guests 8pm - £19 The West Country rockers perhaps best known for their ‘96 top ten hit Place Your Hands. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Saturday 3 December UK Guns N’ Roses 8pm - £12/£14 Formed in 2002 they’re the longest running and most established Guns N’ Roses cover band. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

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Tuesday 6th December A Gift For Our Hospice 7.30pm - £5 A charity concert in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care.

St Austell, St John’s Methodist Church

Wednesday 7th December Singer-Songwriter Evening 7.30pm - Free Come along and sing, play or just listen. Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

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Live Music Friday 9th December Gallery Bar Special with Out to Grass 8.30pm - Free Local Bluegrass band with songs you know and love. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Wednesday 7th December Andy Sheppard’s Hotel Bristol 8pm - £11 Andy Sheppard is one of Europe’s leading musicians. 01726 879 500 www.crbo.co.uk

Saturday 10th December Canticorum choir (mixed voice) Concert 10.30am - Free Carols and Christmas songs while you shop. Liskeard, Trago Mills

Charlestown, The Bosun’s

Thursday 8th December Andy Sheppard’s Hotel Bristol 8pm - £14 Andy Sheppard’s new partnership.

Saturday 10th December Billy Bottle & The Multiple 7pm - £5 Combining folk, jazz, pop and minimalism. Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Tuesday 13th December BBC Radio Cornwall Christmas Concert 7pm - Free A popular Christmas concert each year. Listen to BBC Radio Cornwall for how to apply for tickets www.bbc.co.uk/radiocornwall Wednesday 14th December Singer-Songwriter Evening 7.30pm - Free Come along and sing, play or just listen. Friday 16th December Little Lapin 7.30pm - Free Heartfelt songs and a distinctive voice.

Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Friday 9th December Truro’s BIG Christmas Sing 7.30pm - Free Sing your favourite Carols & hear about the work of Christian Aid. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Tuckingmill, All Saints Church

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Friday 9th December Second Hand Vape 7pm - £3 Your favourite local punk band!

Saturday 17th December Little Lapin 7.30pm - £8/£10 Live music from indie folk singer songwriter Little Lapin with special guests Gareth & Annie. 01726 879 500 www.crbo.co.uk

Saturday 10th December The Messiah by Handel 7.30pm - £12/£21 Three Spires Singers and Orchestra with wonderful Christmas work that is such a favourite. www.threespiressingers.org.uk 01872 262 466

Sunday 18th December Cornwall Youth Chamber Choir Informal Concert 12noon - Free A free informal Christmas Concert with many festive favourites. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Sunday 18th December Sunday Session: Just Friends 4pm - Free A Jazzy Christmas with Calstock’s Just Friends. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Wednesday 21st December 3 Daft Monkeys 7pm - £12 Folk music and infectious dancing rhythms. Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Saturday 10th December Castalian Quartet at Concerts Penzance 7.30pm - £12 A programme of Haydn, Ades and Brahms.

Friday 16th December The New Jersey Boys 8pm - £16 All the Frankie Valli hits are done in this show, and done with ease and absolute perfection. 01579 320 251 www.carnglaze.com

Friday 9th December Truro Three Arts: Dussek Piano Trio 7.30pm - £20 Playing Haydn, Ravel and Schubert.

Saturday 10th December Talib Kweli 9pm - £12 Get ready for an absolute stormer!

Friday 16th December Lucy Spraggan plus Support 8.30pm - £12 Acoustic, folk and hip-hop.

Thursday 22nd December Cornwall Community Choir Informal Concert 1pm - Free A free informal Christmas Concert featuring many festive favourites. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Friday 9th December Ezmay Grace 7.30pm - Free With inspiration from the likes of Joni Mitchell and Kate Rusby.

Tuesday 13th December Ivo Neame Quintet £8/£12 A set of exuberant and creative originals.

Saturday 17th December Land of the Giants 9pm - £7 Cornwall’s finest up and coming band.

Friday 23rd December Joe Francis 7.30pm A singer/songwriter from Cornwall.

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Penzance, St John’s Hall

Truro, Truro College

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

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St Neot, Carnglaze Caverns

Perranporth, The Watering Hole

St Ives, St Ives Jazz Club

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Perranporth, The Watering Hole

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Live Music

Live Music Friday 30th December Cornwall Youth Brass Band Gala Concert 7.30pm 50 young Cornish brass musicians perform.

Friday 6th January Adam Parfitt 7.30pm The first Woodburner of 2017! Newquay, Lusty Glaze

Wednesday 11th January Singer-Songwriter Evening 7.30pm - Free Come along and sing, play or just listen. Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Newquay, St Michael’s Church

Saturday 31st December The Grand Gala Night at The Alverton 7pm New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Truro. Truro, The Alverton Hotel

Saturday 31st December New Year’s Eve Party at Newquay View 7pm - £5 See the New Year in with live music and food.

Newquay, Newquay View Resort

Monday 2nd January Truro Choral Society New Year Concert with Truro Symphony Orchestra 6.30pm - £16 Handel’s Zadok the Priest and Hallelujah Chorus, Vivaldi’s Winter from The Four Seasons, Bach, Strauss, Puccini 01872 262 466 www.trurochoralsociety.co.uk/ events Truro, Truro Cathedral

Thursday 5th January Pasadena Roof Orchestra 7.30pm - £16/£23.50 The vintage dance band recreate the golden sounds of the 1920s and 1930s. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Friday 13th January Lavolta Ensemble 7.30pm - £10/£11 Performance of 20th century musical work. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Friday 6th January The Beach Boys Story 7.30pm - £16/£23.50 Reproducing the orchestral arrangements and harmonies of America’s biggest ever pop group. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Sunday 8th January The Best of ABBA performed by Waterloo 7.30pm - £18/£24 Experience the thrill of a live ABBA show with stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Wednesday 11th January One Night of Elvis 7.30pm - £18/£26 Lee Memphis King, portrays Elvis at his peak celebrating the iconic Vegas Years. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 14th January Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 7.30pm - £21/£29.50 Their Hits To Blues World Tour offers a unique opportunity for fans to rediscover the classic hits. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Wednesday 18th January Singer-Songwriter Evening 7.30pm - Free Come along and sing, play or just listen. Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

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Tuesday 10th January Simon & Garfunkel Story 50th Anniversary 7.30pm - £16/£24 A brand new show for 2017 using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Friday 13th January An Evening With Tom Paxton 7.30pm - £20/£28.50 One of the most highly regarded folk singer/songwriters of his generation, with special guests Cathy & Marcy. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Thursday 19th January Graffiti Classics 7.30pm - £10 Hilarious all-singing, all-dancing, musical comedy cabaret show. 01326 341 353 www.tolmencentre.co.uk Constantine, Tolmen Centre

Friday 20th January The Changing Room 8pm - £12/£13 Social folk songs with rousing choruses. Calstock, Calstock Arts

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Live Music Saturday 21st January Gallery Bar Special: Helen Porter’s Divas 8.30pm - Free Six jazz divas perform at the end of their course.

Friday 27th January The Kit Hillbillies 8.30pm - Free A lively acoustic string band. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Saturday 21st January The Bully Wee Band & Phil Beer 7.30pm - £16.50 An evening of classic folk rock. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Saturday 28th January Free Cushion Concert in association with the West Briton 2.30pm - Free Families are welcome to bring cushions and enjoy a programme of beautiful music sung by the Cathedral Choristers. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Devoran, Devoran Village Hall

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Saturday 21st January Lavolta Ensemble Vocalists Sarah Owen and Kate Westbrook and 11 musicians perform extraordinary 20th Century music. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Thursday 26th January From The Jam ft. Bruce Foxton 8pm - £20 With DJ Lee Grimshaw. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk

Friday 3rd February IMS Prussia Cove - Cornwall Tour 8pm - £8/£9 An evening of exciting chamber music by five internationally acclaimed musicians. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Newlyn, The Centre

Saturday 28th January Sarah McQuaid A folk singer/songwriter.

Praa Sands, Community Centre

Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Thursday 2nd February Angela Hewitt & E.U. Chamber Orchestra 7.30pm - £20/£29 World famous for her Bach interpretations, Angela Hewitt makes her Hall for Cornwall debut. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

St Endellion, St Endellion Churh

Saturday 4th February Cara Dillon 7.30pm - £17/£20 One of those rare talents you only come across a handful of times in your whole life. 01326 259 349 www.amata.org.uk Penryn, AMATA

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Saturday 21st January The Dreamers 7.30pm - £12.50/£20 Plus support from Temples Brothers’ Tribute to the Everly Brothers. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk Redruth, The Regal Theatre

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Friday 27th January The Grace Notes 7.30pm Playing a mixture of disco, soul, funk and Motown and also operating as a Jazz quartet. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Lelant, Village Hall

Friday 27th January Northern Soul Night 7.30pm A night of music and dance. Penzance, The Acorn

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Friday 3rd February Claire Martin OBE & Ray Gelato 7.30pm - £21.50/£23.50 Celebrating the release of their album We’ve Got A World That Swings. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 4th February IMS Prussia Cove - Cornwall Tour 7.30pm An intimate evening of music by well-loved composers and more adventurous works. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Maker, Church of Mary & St Julian

Live Music

Live Music Saturday 11th February Kit Hawes and Aaron Catlow 7.30pm Roots music - fiddle, guitar and voice. Penzance, The Acorn

Saturday 4th February Roving Crows 7.30pm Their shows pull together funked up traditional tunes and catchy original song. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Maker, Church of Mary & St Julian

Saturday 4th February Ange Hardy and Lukas Drinkwater 8pm - £12/£13 Multi-instrumental indie and folk music. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Sunday 5th February IMS Prussia Cove- Cornwall Tour 7.30pm Playing violin, viola, cello and oboe, this small group will present an intimate evening of music. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Stithians, The Stithians Centre

Saturday 11th February Jive Talkin’ perform the Bee Gees 7.30pm - £17.50/£22.50 This charismatic ensemble is back with an amazing band and live string section. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 4th February Sounds of Philadelphia & Motown 8pm - £16.50/£23.50 Both critics and fans agree that Roy G Hemmings is a great showman and dynamic singer. 01209 216 278 www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk

Wednesday 8th February Truro School & Truro Prep Annual Concert 7pm - £11/£16 A musical extravaganza that brings together pupils in various bands, choirs and orchestras. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Saturday 4th February Metallica Reloaded 8pm - £8/£11 For over 6 years, this has been one of the leading premium Metallica tribute artists touring across the UK. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk

Friday 10th February Forever Jackson 7.30pm - £15/£23.50 From the Jackson 5 to the King of Pop - Michael Jackson’s hits performed 100% live! 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Redruth, The Regal Theatre

Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Friday 17th February The Story of Guitar Heroes 7.30pm - £16/£23 Over 20 guitars on stage taking you on a journey from the 1950’s through to today. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Friday 17th February Gallery bar Special with Crow Puppets 8pm - Free Cara and Em perform closeharmony homespun folk. Calstock, Calstock Arts

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Thursday 16th February Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook 7.30pm - £16/£21.50 A celebration of one of our generation’s finest singersongwriters. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Friday 17th February Gentleman’s Dub Club 8pm - £15 One of the most energetic and exhilarating live shows to emerge from the UK bass music scene is back in Falmouth. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

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Live Music Friday 24th February Claude Bourbon 8pm Mediaeval and Spanish Blues. Penzance, The Acorn

Saturday 18th February Roman Rudnytsky Informal Concert 1pm - Free A free informal concert. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Friday 24th February Dave Manington’s Riff Raff 8pm Bass-led modern jazz drawing on collective improv. Calstock, Calstock Arts

Penryn, AMATA

Tuesday 21st February T-Rextasy 7.30pm - £17/£23.50 If you would like to know what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this is the show for you! 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 18th February 80’s Mania 7.30pm - £18/£25.50 Whether you’re young, youngat-heart or old enough to know better, this is the perfect party night out! 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Saturday 25th February Ninebarrow 7.30pm Occupying the middle ground between Simon & Garfunkel and Seth Lakeman. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd February Dave Manington’s Riff Raff 8pm - £11/£13 Some of the UK’s finest innovative jazz artists. 01726 879 500 www.crbo.co.uk

Saturday 25th February Central Band of the Royal Air Force 7.30pm - £16/£20.50 Not just one but two bands: The Central Band of the Royal Air Force and the Royal Air Force Squadronaires. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Sunday 26th February Fisherman’s Friends 7.30pm - £23/£26 The original buoy band will have a full catch of new material and old favourites as well. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Monday 27th February Emma Johnson and John Lenehan 7.30pm - £20/£29 Britain’s most celebrated clarinettist returns to Truro to play two great pieces for clarinet and piano. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Charlestown, The Bosun’s

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Saturday 18th February The Grace Notes 7.30pm Jazz and Soul from the Grace Notes with their wonderful lead singer Ley Adewole. 07787 944 935 www.endelienta.org.uk St Endellion, St Endellion Church

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Friday 24th February Legend of a Band 7.30pm - £18/£23.50 Enjoy the music of the Moody Blues with Gordy Marshall and Paul Bliss. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Saturday 25th February Hedluv & Passman- Cornish Rap Show 7.30pm This rap duo from Cornwall are an oddity. Rappers yet Cornish, ironic yet sincere, novel yet durable. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk Troon, Troon Church Hall

Tuesday 28th February Songfest 2017! 7pm - £7 The Cornwall Music Education Hub will celebrate the singing talents of the young people of Cornwall. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Live Music

Dance Friday 2nd December Truro Folk Dance Club 8pm - £7 Live music from four of the country’s top Folk musicians. Fraddon, Village Hall

For more dance see www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/dance Sunday 11th December Cornwall County Performers’ Showcase 1pm - £8 Cheerleading and dancing fundraiser Redruth, Carn Brea

Wednesday 14th December Tywardreath Morris 8.30pm - Free An evening of general merriment. Gorran, The Barley Sheaf

Saturday 3rd December Grace Clayton: Me, But Bigger 7.30pm - £6/£8 An exploration of music and dance. A conversation of personality, play and performance. 01326 259 349 www.amata.org.uk Penryn, AMATA

Sunday 18th December Christmas fun day 2pm - Free With taster sessions, prize draw, fun competitions, raffle, demo and soft play fun! Redruth, West Coast Academy

Saturday 28th January Little Women, Big Balls 7.30pm - £12 Cheap Date present a heartwarming, empowering look at life’s ups and downs. 01326 259 349 www.amata.org.uk

Friday 10th - Saturday 11th February The Sky is the Limit 2pm & 7.30pm Victoria’s Dance Academy students present to you a show celebrating space, the sky, flying and superheroes. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Penryn, AMATA

Wednesday 21st December Tywardreath Morris 8.30pm - Free Dancing, singing, playing and audience participation. Tywardreath, The New Inn

Sunday 4th December Grace Clayton: Me, But Bigger 3pm A music and dance collaboration linking generations. 01736 363 545 www.theacornpenzance.com Penzance, The Acorn

Wednesday 7th December Tywardreath Morris 8.30pm - Free Dancing, music and song - with a Christmas theme!

Wednesday 18th - Thursday 19th January Saint Petersburg Ballet - Swan Lake 7.30pm - £20.50/£37 Considered to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Tuesday 31st January Cornwall Secondary Drama Showcase 2017 2pm & 7.30pm - £9 This year each school has created a 10 minute piece of drama exploring the theme of Journeys. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Saturday 11th February Joan Clevillé Dance- Plan B for Utopia 7.30pm A playful mix of dance, theatre and storytelling with a good dose of humour. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Tuesday 31st January Wild Rumpus Primary Dance Showcase 2pm & 7.30pm - £9 An evening of extraordinary dances created by young people from primary schools in Cornwall. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Saturday 25th February Panta Rei Danseteater 7.30pm The evening will leave audiences breathless, thoughtful and stimulated through a rich experience. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Calstock, Calstock Arts

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Probus, The Hawkins Arms

Sunday 11th December Sleeping Beauty 2pm & 5pm - £8 Performed by youth dancers from Cornwall Dance School, the classic tale gets a modern twist. 01326 211 222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk Falmouth, Princess Pavilion

Friday 20th - Saturday 21st January Saint Petersburg Ballet - The Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm - £20.50/£37 Tchaikovsky’s endearingly familiar score performed by a live orchestra. An unmissable family treat. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Newlyn, The Centre

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Film

www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/film Friday 2nd December Florence Foster Jenkins 2.30pm & 7.30pm - £3/£4 A New York heiress dreams of becoming an opera singer.

Saturday 7th January Richard II - Globe on Screen 7pm - £5/£7.50 Dazzlingly eloquent and ceremonious.

Liskerrett, Community Centre

Friday 2nd December 50 Years of Film presents Dennis Lowe 7.30pm - £6/£7.50 Falmouth’s School of Film and Television celebrates its 50th anniversary. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org

Wednesday 14th December Love and Friendship 7.30pm - £4 A wonderfully crafted story that will charm Austen fans with its wit and sparkling wordplay. 01326 341 353 www.tolmencentre.co.uk

Wednesday 15th February Sing-a-long-a-Grease 7.30pm - £13.50/£16 This fully interactive screening of the classic film with on-screen subtitles is The One That You Want. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Constantine, Tolmen Centre

Friday 16th December Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie 7.30pm Mylor Movies presents…

Mylor Bridge, Tremayne Community Hall

Saturday 17th December Redruth Secret Cinema 7pm - £5/£10 Follow the green fairy in for a spectacular, spectacular show, Redruth, The Melting Pot Cafe

Grampound, Community Centre

Saturday 3rd December The Merchant of Venice Globe on Screen 7pm - £5/£7.50 Some of Shakespeare’s most highly-charged scenes. Looe, Cinema by the Sea

Friday 9th December Love and Friendship 7.30pm An adaptation of Jane Austen’s novella. Coverack, Lambeage Hall

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Praa Sands, Community Centre

Looe, Cinema by the Sea

Falmouth, The Poly

Saturday 3rd December Brown Willy 7.30pm A micro budget comedy drama about friendship against the odds. 01726 879 500 www.carntocove.co.uk

Friday 10th February Brown Willy A comedy drama written and made in Cornwall.

Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Monday 9th January Warren Miller - Ski Film Tour 7.30pm - £14 Ignite your excitement for winter sports on this breath-taking cinematic journey across the globe. 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

Monday 19th December It’s a Wonderful Life 7.30pm - £6/£7.50 Whether or not you believe in angels, this is a wonderful movie and a Poly tradition. 01326 319 461 www.thepoly.org Falmouth, The Poly

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Wednesday 18th January The Producers (PG) 7pm - £5.50 A tribute to the late great Gene Wilder. Looe, Cinema by the Sea

Saturday 4th February Measure for Measure from The Globe London 6.30pm - £7.50 Shakespeare’s most searching exploration of sexual politics. Looe, Cinema by the Sea

Thursday 23rd February Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 7.30pm - £15.50 The world’s most prestigious mountain film festival returns for the fifth successive year 01872 262 466 www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Truro, Hall For Cornwall

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Lectures & Talks Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Wood Burning Stove Course 10am - £290 A fascinating workshop by Grant Oatley from Ironshirt. Porthtowan, Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Tuesday 6th December Cornwall Garden Society Evening Lecture 7.30pm - Free Gardeners’ World’s Nick Macer on plant obsessions. Truro, The Alverton Hotel

Tuesday 17th January Trelissick Lecture Lunches 12noon - £18.50 Neil Stevenson explores the countryside conservation happening behind the scenes at Trelissick. 01872 863 486 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Photo credit National Trust Trelissick

Wednesday 7th December Cornwall Garden Society Daytime Lecture 2.30pm - Free Gardeners’ World’s Nick Macer on plant-hunting. Bodmin, Bodmin Shire Hall

Saturday 10th December Witchcraft Workshop 10am - £20 Exploring the evolution of the Godess Isis, Queen of Heaven. Boscastle, Museum of Witchcraft

From Monday 9th January INABT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology 9.30am Learn manicure, acrylic and nail art. Truro, Lowena House

From Monday 9th January INABT Level 3 Diploma in Nail Services 9.30am Learn gel, acrylic, silk and nail art. Truro, Lowena House

From Monday 9th January INABT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Make Up 9.30am Learn photographic and bridal makeup, and tanning.

Tuesday 10th January Trelissick Lecture Lunches 12noon - £18.50 A History of Bodmin Asylum Dr Jo Esra brings the asylum to life, exploring the history and stories. 01872 863 486 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Photo credit John Peck

Truro, The Alverton Hotel

From Friday 20th January INABT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage 9.30am Learn sports massage, fitness testing and nutrition. Truro, Lowena House

Feock, Trelissick

From Wednesday 11th January INABT Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Massage 9.30am Learn Aromatherapy, Hot Stone and Indian Head. Wednesday 11th January Cornwall Garden Society Daytime Lecture 2.30pm - Free Naomi Slade on inspiring orchards.

Launceston, Trethorne Leisure Park

Friday 13th January The Battle of Boleigh Hill £3 Michelle P Brown will talk about the Battle of Boleigh Hill and the historical context. 01736 731 969 www.carntocove.co.uk Lamorna, Village Hall

Feock, Trelissick

Tuesday 7th February Cornwall Garden Society Evening Lecture 7.30pm - Free Abbotsbury Gardens: past, present and future. Truro, The Alverton Hotel

Wednesday 8th February Cornwall Garden Society Daytime Lecture 2.30pm - Free Exotic Plants and Gardens of St Lucia. Redruth, Penventon Park Hotel

From Tuesday 21st February INABT Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing 9.30am Learn hair cutting and colouring services. Truro, Lowena House

From Wednesday 22nd Feb INABT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Hairdressing 9.30am Learn colour correction and competition hair.

Truro, Lowena House

Tuesday 10th January Cornwall Garden Society Evening Lecture 7.30pm - Free Naomi Slade on designing with snowdrops.

Feock, Trelissick

Tuesday 31st January Trelissick Lecture Lunches 12noon - £18.50 Tim Smithies explores Cornwall through Carn to Cove’s performing arts scheme for rural communities. Photo credit Steve Tanner 01872 863 486 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Truro, Lowena House

Tuesday 24th January Trelissick Lecture Lunches 12noon - £18.50 John Peck goes through the last few years of mining at Wheal Jane and South Crofty through photographic records. 01872 863 486 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Photo credit John Peck Feock, Trelissick

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From Thursday 23rd February INABT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Barbering 9am Learn cutting, styling and shaving services. Truro, Lowena House

Tuesday 28th February The Drink of Kings 2pm - £15 An illustrated talk by Curator Cameron Moffett. Tintagel, Tintagel Castle

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Food & Drink Saturday 7th January Weber Winter Warmer BBQ Course 10am With George Pascoe and David Deadman.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Fridays throughout winter Fish Fridays Head Chef Daniel Gvalda cooks up seasonal fish dishes using the best of the day’s catch. 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Fri 2 December 2016 Creative Christmas by Woodfire Canteen 7pm A Christmas gathering for freelancers and small businesses with chef Ben Quinn’s new Woodfire Canteen www.eventbrite.co.uk Enys House and Gardens

Saturday 3rd December Trerice Tudor Banquet 7pm - £30 Come along for Tudor food and merriment. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Sunday 4th December Roots Reggae Roast £5/£9 Plus a sustainable Christmas market! Wednesdays throughout winter Wednesday Set Lunch £9 A two course set lunch showcasing the finest Cornish produce. 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk

Sundays from 8th January Sunday Lunch 12noon - £12.95 Delicious choices of starters, mains and desserts. Wednesday 11th January Japanese Cookery Half Day Course 11am With guest tutor Naoko Kashiwagi.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 14th January Italian Cookery 10am Make breads, pasta, pizza and sauces.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

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Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 4th February Simple Suppers 10am Create quick, healthy, delicious meals.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 11th February French and American Bread 10am Bake everything from brioche to bagels!

Thursday 16th February Pasties and Cream 10am With Cornish chef George Pascoe.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Sunday 15th January Sunday Carvery in the Cathedral Restaurant 12noon - £9.95/£11.95 Delicious traditional Sunday Carvery lunch. Groups must book in advance. 01872 245 009 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Saturday 28th January Game Cookery Course 10am Learn about game cookery first hand.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Kestle Mill, Trerice

Sunday 1st January New Years Day Family Brunch 10am A delicious cooked breakfast from the Trebah Kitchen. 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Tuesday 14th February Valentines Supper Club 7pm An interactive dining experience.

Mawnan Smith, Trebah Garden

Sundays throughout winter Traditional Sunday Roast 12noon - £10.95 A delicious Cornish roast lunch with meat from butcher Brian Etherington. 01326 252 200 www.trebahgarden.co.uk

Wednesday 25th January Fish Cookery Course 10am With Annie Sibert and George Pascoe.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Friday 9th December Trerice Tudor Banquet 7pm - £30 Sir John Arundell has invited you to a feast!

Kestle Mill, Trerice

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Feock, Trelissick

Porthtowan, Mount Pleasant Eco Park

Saturday 17th December Trerice Tudor Banquet 7pm - £30 Enjoy food and entertainment from 1573.

Saturday 21st January Beginner Bread 10am Learn the craft of artisan bread baking.

Wednesday 18th January Japanese Cookery Half Day Course 11am Create new, delicious flavour combinations.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 18th February Fish Cookery Course 10am A creative one day course.

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Wednesday 22nd February Cornwall in a Day 10am An exciting cookery experience!

Philleigh, Philleigh Way Cookery School

Saturday 25th February Dinner Party Cookery 10am Deliver stunning plates of food.

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Until Wednesday 31st May Passion for Porcelain exhibit Free Discover the key role porcelain played in Cornwall’s development. 01726 850 362 www.wheal-martyn.com Carthew, Wheal Martyn

Until Sunday 30th April Skeleton: New sculpture from old boats New exhibition of work by the artist in residence. Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Until Saturday 31st December All Wrapped Up in Cotehele Gallery 11am An exhibition filled with unique gift ideas. St Dominick, Cotehele

Until Saturday 7th January Liberties 10am - £2 An exhibition by 24 female artists reflecting on the 40 years since the Sex Discrimination Act. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Falmouth, Falmouth Art Gallery

Kestle Mill, Trerice

Sunday 4th December Firestarter 7pm - £4 The destructive spiral of heart break depicted in a series of paintings. St Austell, The Old Press CIC

Penzance, The Exchange

Until Saturday 7th January Life of Pye 10am - Free Brenda Pye’s personal art collection.

Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th December Plaster Star Decorating 11am Take inspiration from the stars decorating the barn.

Until Saturday 10th December Gareth Edwards 10am Features small, affordable works alongside a collection of his large signature, landscape paintings. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th December Plaster Star Decorating 11am Take yours home and pop it on the tree. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

Until Monday 24th April The Picture Room in Print Featuring the work of emerging Cornwall-based artists. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Mousehole, The Old Coastguard

Until Saturday 1st April Valley Tales & Trails Exhibition Discover where the roots of modern communication began. 01736 810 966 www.telegraphmuseum.org Porthcurno, Telegraph Museum

Until Saturday 28th January Little and Large Exploring the nature of scale. Falmouth, Falmouth Art Gallery

Until Saturday 7th January Midas Exhibition 10am The work of ten artists from the degree show at Falmouth School of Art, and Linda Straehl’s solo show. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Thursday 1st December - Saturday 7th January Hypatia Trust Highlights from its collection charting women’s roles in history and contemporary life. 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Penzance, The Exchange

Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

Until Tuesday 3rd January King Cnut: Holding Back the Tide Meet the Viking warrior who became a king.

Newlyn, Newlyn Art Gallery

Falmouth, Maritime Museum

Until Saturday 7th January Penhaul Undiscovered 10am - Free Photographs of West Cornwall from the 1940s and 50s by Harry Penhaul. 01736 363 625 www.penleehouse.org.uk Penzance, Penlee House Gallery

Until Saturday 31st December All Monsters Great and Small The psychology behind the invention of monsters. Truro, Royal Cornwall Museum

Until Saturday 31st December First World War: On the Home Front Featuring photos, trench art and personal items. St Dominick, Cotehele

Tuesday 13th December Saturday 7th January Kate Walters 10am Weather Birds and Storm Gods: Drawings in paint and peat from Orkney & The Western Isles 01736 363 715 www.newlynartgallery.co.uk

Saturday 3rd December Pottery Workshop and Glazing Session Adding the coloured surface to the pot and for the final firing. 01637 860 860 www.bedruthan.com Mawgan Porth, Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

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Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th December Plaster Star Decorating 11am Take inspiration from the golden stars in the Barn restaurant. Kestle Mill, Trerice

Tuesday 27th December Wednesday 4th January Ebenezer Gallery exhibition 11am - Free Winter exhibition of paintings and crafts. Polperro, Ebenezer Gallery

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Exhibitions

Maritime Museum Until 2 Jan 2017 Viking Voyagers until 3 Jan 2017 King Cnut: Holding Back the Tide until February 2017 Mystery of the Darlwyne Open every day of the year from 10am - 5pm, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Falmouth, Cornwall

FALMOUTH ART GALLERY 26 Nov 2016 – 28 Jan 2017 Little and Large Open Mon – Sat, 10 am – 5 pm see website for Xmas opening hours. www.falmouthartgallery.com Falmouth, Cornwall

PENLEE HOUSE 26 November to 7 January 10am to 4.30pm Penhaul Undiscovered: Photographs of West Penwith in the 1950s. Crafts for Christmas: Annual selling show by Cornwall Crafts Open Monday to Saturday. Free admission. www.penleehouse.org.uk Penlee House, Penzance

Sunday 1st - Tuesday 31st January Framing Godolphin 10am Bring your camera and get creative!

Falmouth, Falmouth Adult Education Centre

Sunday 29th January Pensilva Antique & Collectors Fair 10am - £1 Established fair with up to 75 stalls and a cafe. 01208 368 182 www.afcfairs.co.uk Pensilva, Millenium Centre

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Royal Cornwall Museum, Truro

WHEAL MARTIN Until Wednesday 31st May Passion for Porcelain Elegant charm from china clay Open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (Closed from Saturday 24 December – 15 January). During January and February we will be open Sunday - Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm www.wheal-martyn.com Wheal Martyn, St Austell

Saturday 11th February Trelissick House Re-opens Explore the rooms and discover history. Feock, Trelissick

Wednesday 22nd February Wednesday 22nd March Creative Cords (Kumihimo) Course 6pm Create decorative braided cords for jewellery.

Helston, Godolphin House

Saturday 28th January Japanese Braided Cords workshop 10am - £33 Learn the art of Kumihimo braided cords!

ROYAL CORNWALL MUSEUM until 30th December 2016 Mexico: The Cornish Connection 17 December – End June 2017 World War One Exhibition Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 10am4.45pm (last admission 4pm). Under 16’s go free

Thursday 2nd - Tuesday 16th February Crafting the Cathedral 10am - Free Students from Falmouth University’s Contemporary Crafts degree display their work. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk Truro, Truro Cathedral

Saturday 11th February - Sunday 28th May Home from Home 11am Cotehele Gallery’s spring exhibition. St Dominick, Cotehele

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Falmouth, Falmouth Adult Education Centre

Sunday 26th February Pensilva Antique & Collectors Fair 10am - £1 Established fair with up to 75 stalls and a cafe. 01208 368 182 www.afcfairs.co.uk Pensilva, Millenium Centre

Christmas Open Studios Friday 2nd December Saturday 3rd December Sunday 4th December

5pm – 9pm 10am–4pm 10am–4pm

Krowji, West Park, Redruth TR15 3AJ 01209 313200 | www.krowji.org.uk

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Outdoors & Sports Saturdays throughout winter Park run 9am A run with a view around the countryside.

Sunday 12th - Thursday 16th February Half-Term Seed Planting 10.30am One of your 50 things!

Thursday 8th December December Bird Watch 10.30am Discover the bird life in the gardens.

Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th February Apple Grafting Weekend 11am We’ll show you how to graft your own apple tree. There will be more than twenty local apple varieties.

Feock, Trelissick

Bodmin, Lanhydrock

Sunday 11th December LEP Live Wrestling Saltash Xmas Special 5.30pm An action packed night of slams and suplexes.

Saltash, Saltash Working Men’s Club

Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th January Apple Tree Pruning Workshops 10.30am - £15 Join Cotehele’s gardeners in the orchard. St Dominick, Cotehele

Madron, Trengwainton Gardens

St Dominick, Cotehele

Sunday 19th February Half-Term Seed Planting 10.30am Be inspired to grow your own. Madron, Trengwainton Gardens

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Saturday 28th January Trelissick Night Run 5.15pm A fun run event around Trelissick Gardens.

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Spiritual www.whatsoncornwall.co.uk/spiritual Thursday 8th December Light Up a Life Celebration Service 6pm - Free Featuring carols, readings and prayers.

Penzance, Chapel Street Methodist Church

Thursday 1st December Cornwall Hospice Care - Light Up a Life Service 7pm - Free Special carol service to remember loved ones at Christmas. All welcome. 01726 66868 www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

Monday 19th December Tales of Mystery and Imagination 7.30pm - £10 Alan Jones, mentalist, mindreader and teller of tales. Newquay, Lane Theatre

Truro, Truro Cathedral

Sunday 4th December Light Up a Life Celebration Service 4.30pm - Free Remember a loved one this Christmas. Hayle, St Julia’s Hospice

Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th January The Healing Light Festival 10am - £2 Come along to Heartlands and experience the magic of Cornwall’s Premier Mind, Body and Spirit event. 01209 212 662 www.thehealinglightfestival.com Pool, Heartlands

Sunday 4th December From Darkness to Light 6pm - Free An Advent Service sung by Truro Cathedral Choir. 01872 276 782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk

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