![]() Topic: Entertainment, arts and attractions etc.The new items published under this topic are as follows.BUTTSPILL MINE AND DAFFODIL RAMBLEThere’s a chance for walkers to explore the mining heritage and once lucrative daffodil farming industry of the Tamar Valley with a free guided ramble on Wednesday 21 March. WHAT’S YOUR SENSE OF YOUR PLACE?The historic mining towns and villages of West Cornwall have changed dramatically throughout the centuries. It’s made them very different from other places. But how are they special and what do they mean to YOU? Cornwall International Male Voice Choral FestivalThe countdown to this year’s Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival has begun, with the six-day programme of events now finalised and confirmation that it will be a record-breaker on all fronts. Newlyn hosts Community Health FairA health fair, which is designed to give the public in Newlyn and surrounding areas information about health, healthy living, sports and related activities, is planned to take place on 10 February 2007. WINTER ROCKS AT THE KEAY THEATREThe Keay Theatre in Tregonissey Road St Austell houses a wide variety of community and professional events in fantastic surroundings. Some top shows are booked for the coming months and a few are listed here to wet your appetite. Kerrier: Cornish Bond soughtCarleen Pantomime Group are starting their rehearsals for the 2007 production of Cinderella. There are two vital ingredients missing. A Rally for a Cornish AssemblyDecember 12th 2006 will be the fifth anniversary of the 50,000 declarations for a Cornish Assembly being presented to 10 Downing Street. To mark this, Mebyon Kernow – the Party for Cornwall has announced that it will be hosting a Rally for a Cornish Assembly at Bodmin’s Shire Hall Suite on Saturday 9th December 2006. COMPILERS OF QUILLER COUCH DVD SEEK FILM, PHOTOS AND PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONSSir Arthur Quiller-Couch 1863 - 1944 The call is going out from the Trustees of the Sir Arthur Quiller Couch Memorial Fund for anyone who filmed, photographed, or has anecdotes about the famous writer to allow their material to be used in a special DVD. The Fund (registered charity number 306599) is hoping the DVD will be a popular product and a major fundraiser. ActNow has a vision for Cornwallactnow announces its future vision to bring the benefits of broadband to every business, man, woman and child in Cornwall. Live Wire AC/DC at The KeayLIVE WIRE AC/DC will rock St Austell's Keay Theatre for a two hour Bon Scott and Brian Johnson extravaganza on Friday 20th October. Tickets and more info from the box office on 01726 226 774 - as this show is widely expected to sell out very quickly it is advisable to book your early to avoid dissapointed. Standing event with bar. The Invocal UK tour coming to Penzance 01/08/06Northampton's notorious wayward ladies get ready for their debut Cornish appearance on the westcountry leg of their national tour. Kerrier: ARTISTS BRING NEW LIFE TO OLD MINE BUILDINGSEleven Cornish based artists will be at South Wheal Frances (near Piece in Camborne) on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th July, showing a range of work inspired by the group of old mine workings. Karen Wade 'Still' - Yew Tree GallerySTILL Exhibition of paintings by Karen Wade at The Yew Tree Gallery, Morvah, Cornwall 23rd July – 6th August “Her work shows the substance and geological weight of the Cornish coastal landscape in a way which I find strengthens my own perceptions as an artist.” Peter Fluck - Fluck and Law & Spitting Image Novel Set Partly In Cornwall Wins AwardFledgling novelist Ken Sweet has been listed as an "Author To Follow" for his work, a spiritual adventure wherein much of the action takes place in west Cornwall. Helford opens up to walkersAn 18-month project to improve access to National Trust land around the Helford River has been completed, thanks to grant funding from the County Environmental Trust. Carrick: National Trust Celebrates 50 Years at Chapel PorthOn Sunday 2 July, the National Trust will mark 50 years of the charity's protection of Chapel Porth, near St Agnes with an event celebrating the 1950s including live music, vintage cars and period clothes. CORNWALL CENTRE STAGES EXHIBITIONAn exhibition of paintings, prints and ceramic sculptures celebrating Cornwall’s mining heritage is to be staged by three local artists at the Cornwall Centre, Alma Place, Redruth from July 5th to 14th July . HRH the Duke of Cornwall attends Cornwall Community Foundation eventHRH The Duke of Cornwall was guest of honour at a fundraising garden party for the Cornwall Community Foundation yesterday (Tuesday, 13th June) at Tregothnan near Truro. Penwith: Open day at Lescudjack CastleOpen day at Lescudjack Castle, Penzance's Iron Age Hillfort, with a performance of Celtic dance and music by Newlyn School |
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Extra 'ingredient' in Cornish pie Woman, 90, fulfils 'thong' wish A 90-year-old has her fantasy fulfilled when she is served fish and chips by a waiter in a thong. Man is murdered while walking dog A murder inquiry is under way after the death of a man who was attacked while walking his dog. Heating oil taken from home twice A Cornish homeowner has hundreds of pounds worth of heating oil taken from his house in two separate thefts. Rally called off over muddy field One of the biggest steam rallies in the South West is called off after rain leaves the exhibition field too muddy. Factfile Penwith payphones earmarked for closure: Knitting Pictured with her giant needles on a sunny morning in Causewayhead is Julia Hopson and members of her knitting group. They were knitting 9in squares which will be made into a giant baby blanket to raise awareness about Oxfam's campaign to improve the ... Pays £500 for harassment Henry Francis Bradley, aged 47, of Talland Road, St Ives, pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court to harassment. He was given a conditional discharge and told to pay compensation of £500. |