Events in Cornwall - July 08

The Eden Sessions - top bands @ The Eden Project, July - August

Looe Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday - 10 July - 28 August
Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate Captain in the Indian Ocean.

Deerpark Forest  Herodsfoot Sunday Morning Walks
wildlife : gunpowder mills : mining : forestry : plant i.d & uses : tracks & dens childrens activities ( grown ups like these too ! eg. face making )
adults £3 children £2. Booking essential on 01503 220370 between 9 – 11 am & 4 – 6 pm ( open 7 days )
Ranger Martin Summers welcomes calls / enquiries on 01822 – 841176 or msummers5@toucansurf.com any information / sightings welcome!

District Agricultural Show - Merrymeet, Liskeard The Liskeard Show is one of the biggest in the South West, and has always had a wide selection of high quality entries in the large animal classes, and you can see smaller animals, cavies, donkeys, poultry, fruit and vegetables, and flowers, as well: or better still, come and compete!  Displays of livestock and country crafts, with trade stands, local food tent and main ring entertainment. Hot and cold snacks available throughout the day. Competitions including show jumping, dog show etc something for everyone whether town or country. Details 01579 343125 www.liskeardshow.org/

Stithians Show 2008
Stithians Show is one of the largest and oldest one day shows in the country. Established in 1834, it has been held continuously since then (except for three years during the first world war, and five years during the second and 2001 due to foot & mouth concerns). It is held annually in July and the attendance is in excess of 20,000 people each year. The main attractions at Stithians Show are the thirteen 'Sections', where people exhibit and compete in a large variety of different activities. See www.stithiansshow.org.uk for more information:

Port Eliot Lit Fest - St Germans
A lit fest with a reputation for excellent food. From local seafood to pasties, from the excellent mushroom risotto stall from the foodie famous Borough Market to tea and homemade cakes in the Orangerie, there is something for everyone. Featuring Taste South East Cornwall participant restaurant Trawlers on the Quay.

For further details see www.porteliotlitfest.com

Boconnoc Steam Fair
A 3 day event spread over 40 acres of beautiful Boconnoc Estate, Nr Liskeard. A thousand vintage mechanical exhibits. Free day-long trailer rides hauled by steam engines, free car parking. Model and Craft marquees. Trade Stands, traditional fun fair, beer tent and many other attractions. Boconnoc House also open for viewing.
Opportunities to ride on steam engines, visit the lake and see a steam boat, traditional fun fair, beer tent and many many more attractions. There is something for all the family to enjoy a memorable day out in the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc Estate. Sunday morning service in the private Boconnoc Church. Information from Boconnoc Estate Office, Boconnoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0RG
Telephone: 01208 872507 Facsimile: 01208 873836 www.boconnocenterprises.co.uk/events.html

Looe Pirates, Buccaneers and Wenches - every Tuesday - 11 July - 29 August
Around the streets of Looe - hear the tale of Looe’s own Pirate – Robert Colliver born in Looe in 1666 who became the most bloodthirsty Pirate Captain in the Indian Ocean.

Totnes & District Agricultural Show
Yes, we know it's in Devon - but it's a great value day out for ALL the family, young or old, there’s lots to see and do! So don’t miss it. See http://www.totnesshow.com/  for more information.

Looe Carnival
Details to follow