![]() Topic: Entertainment, arts and attractions etc.The new items published under this topic are as follows.Kerrier: Cultural events – Kerrier surveyAre you involved in sport, arts and performance, heritage, hobbies or events and festivals? If so, Kerrier District Council would like to invite you to take part in a survey of cultural events, activities and venues in the Kerrier district which will feed into a district wide publication. Radyo an Gernewegva[url]www.radyo.kernewegva.com[/url] The latest edition going online this weekend... * Interview with Pol Hodge about the Cornish delegation in Brussels this month, * Rare music all in Cornish * Martin Miller talking about his specialty sporans. Don't miss it!!!! INTERNATIONAL CAMELLIA CONGRESS WILL OPEN AT TREWITHENTrewithen Estate near Grampound Road in Cornwall is the venue for the opening of the highly prestigious International Camellia Congress on 2 April. Archaeological Exhibition of finds from Glasney CollegeTruro College students work with Royal Cornwall Museum to exhibit the archaeological finds from Glasney College, Penryn. Tall Ships’ Races offer an Adventurous Activity for 2008Anyone with an adventurous spirit should consider taking part in a Tall Ships’ Race in 2008. Even landlubbers with no prior experience of being at sea can take part and experience the sheer exhilaration of crewing a Tall Ship. New trophy for Thee Shows ChallengeA well-known west country horse man will be remembered with a special award to be presented for the first time at the Royal Cornwall Show in June. Douglas Kellow was a familiar figure at south west shows and a frequent winner, especially in the hunter classes. Through his travels as a judge, he was recognised over a wide area outside the south west. Saturday Art at Helston MuseumCalling all young people in the Helston area to dress for mess and get creative every Saturday! Cutting Edge of Cornwall Film FestivalSome might think a festival showcasing the work of Cornish filmmakers would be a low tech affair – if so they’d be in for a few surprises at the Cornwall Film Festival, taking place this week in Falmouth, Penryn, Truro and Godrevy 8th- 11th November. Innovation is the hallmark not only of the films, but of the festival itself. Celtic Media Festival 2008Celtic Media Festival: Galway, 16th - 18th April 2008 The festival that is big enough to showcase the best and small enough to meet the people you need to meet... The Celtic Media Festival's aim is to promote the languages and cultures of the Celtic countries with an annual three-day celebration of broadcasting, film talent and excellence from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. TWO SPECIAL SESSIONS FOR DADS THIS SEPTEMBERDads and male carers are being invited to to go along two special sessions at Children’s Centres in Kerrier this month. Live Wire AC/DC return to CornwallThe Keay Theatre, Tregonissy Road St Austell Saturday, 29th September, 2007 7.30pm Running Time 2 hours + interval and full bar; A tribute to Bon Scott, Brian Johnson, Angus Young and the music of AC/DC The Smallest Gallery in CornwallThe Undertow Gallery is set to become the smallest gallery in Cornwall. Situated in a beach hut in Events Square, outside the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth, its first ever exhibition runs from 2nd - 31st August. The very small space will be packed with the work of Falmouth based artists Mandy Farrar and Allan Brack. Particularly featured is Allan's new work "Come forth from your cloud of unknowing". Visit www.farrarbrack.co.uk to get a taste of what's in store. CRIME PLANNED FOR PORTHCURNO.From Monday 18th June 2007 in Porthcurno the greatest chiromancer in the World, the great Mr Podgers, will be asked by Lady Julia Merton to read the palm of Lord Arthur Savile. Mr Podgers has extraordinary powers of divination, all derived by reading the palm of his subjects’ hands – it is all very clever. But what will Mr Podgers find in the hand of Lord Arthur Savile? Something embarrassing? Something life threatening? Something unavoidable? POETIC PENWITH PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO PUT PEN TO PAPERParents and carers in the Penwith area are being urged to put their thoughts and feelings about their children into poetry for an exciting new writing project. Cornwall prepairs for the PanCeltic Song ContestThis is the Celtic version of Eurovision, but Cornwall is not entering camp pop like Scootch. Instead, the Duchy is putting forward KRENA. Celebrate Cornish Mining Heritage with Free Entry to AttractionsThe Cornish Mining Attractions Marketing Association (CMAMA) has announced seven new members ahead of the WHS Open Days to be held on Saturday 31st March and Sunday 1st April. The open days will be an opportunity to share Cornwall’s wealth of historical mining attractions with local people. The Boys are Back in TownLIMEHOUSE LIZZY live ate The Keay Theatre, Saturday 23rd June, 2hour standing event with full bar. Box Office 01726 226777 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. |
Cornwall News
British Telecom to Remove Payphones Heroes who risked lives honoured A man from Cornwall who stopped an armed man is among 10 people honoured for bravery. No jail term for speeding officer A policeman who lied about a high speed chase when he was caught speeding is spared a prison sentence. CORNWALL COUNCILÂ’S LEADER AND CHAIRMAN ARE RE-ELECTED - DID NO ONE ELSE STAND? David Whalley has been re-elected as the Leader of Cornwall Council. BRETON COURT BANS 'ANTI-TEEN' DEVICE In addition to being an irritating insect that sucks blood, 'the mosquito' is also an ultra sonic deterrent of young people under the age of 25 years, and for many youths, the device can be as much of a nuisance as any insect! Jobs to go at light manufacturer Employees at a lighting manufacturers in Cornwall are told 40 of them will lose their jobs next month. 'Tombstone' plunge man paralysed A man who suffered spinal injuries after taking part in a suspected "tombstoning" stunt is likely to be paralysed. Cyclist badly hurt in crash dies A cyclist dies in hospital after being badly injured in a collision in Cornwall at the weekend. |