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FALMOUTH EVENTS 2013

FALMOUTH EVENTS 2013

Please note that there are a number of Facebook pages for various events and because of this it makes sense to have an overall page which will encompass all events within Falmouth as well as many other things, click the link below.

Falmouth Spirit of the Sea Facebook Page Twitter @falmouthBID and of course

www.falmouth.co.uk – Falmouth’s official website

A Framers Collection Sat. 9th February to Sat. 20th April Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery www.falmouthartgallery.com

Falmouth Food & Drink Week Sun. 9th to Sun. 17th February Venue: Various businesses throughout the town Falmouth BID have teamed up with a host of great Falmouth cafes, pubs, restaurants and delis to bring a series of deals and offers, all part of celebrating Falmouth’s exciting Food and Drink scene. www.falmouth.co.uk

‘Half Term Hullabaloo’ family workshops Sat. 16th to Sat. 23rd February Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery www.falmouthartgallery.com

Mark’s Ark Mon. 18th February Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 4.00p.m. Live animal encounters for all the family. £4.00 per child (accompanying adult free) www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Children’s Make and Take Activity – Dye Vegetables Tues. 19th February Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Have fun using vegetables and other materials to make natural dyes. £4.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Children’s Make and Take Activity – Magic Clay Day Thurs. 21st February Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Use air-dried clay to create your own unique sculptures. £4.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Cornish Pisky Pals Sat. 23 & Sun. 24th February Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 11.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Garden trail treasure hunt fun for all the family. £2.00 per trail www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

The Big Quiz Night Thurs. 28th February Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDEN ROOM 7.30p.m. Put those brain cells together in the Garden Room and win great prizes. £3.00 entry per team. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

St. Piran’s Beer Festival Thur. 28th February Sun. 3rd March Venue: 5 Degrees West A celebration of Cornish ales and ciders with 4 nights of live music and shanties and over 30 ales and ciders to try. www.5degreesfalmouth.co.uk or www.facebook.com/5degreeswest

St. Piran’s Day Parade Tue. 5th March Venue: from The Moor to Prince of Wales Pier then to King Charles the Martyn Parish Church and return Leaving The Moor at 10.00a.m. and parading to the Parish Church then back to The Moor for a ‘Big Circle Dance’. www.falmouth.co.uk

Falmouth University Postgraduate Open Day Fri. 8th March Venue: Tremough and Woodlane Campuses. www.falmouth.ac.uk

Spring Clean Day Sat. 9th March Venue: Throughout the town Part of Falmouth Spring Festival, the community gets together, rolls up its sleeves and gives Falmouth a bit of a makeover! Numerous sites will be tackled, from beaches to squares. If you’d like to join Tel 01326 313553. www.falmouth.co.uk

Dueling Kazoos Sun. 10th March Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDEN ROOM 4.00p.m. to 7.00p.m. Dueling Kazoos present a Sunday afternoon music session of local talent. FREE ENTRY www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

UCAS Higher Education Convention Mon. 11th March Venue: Tremough Campus. www.falmouth.ac.uk or www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall

Falmouth Spring Festival Sat. 16th to Sun. 24th March Venue: Various locations around the town Organised by the Falmouth BID, title sponsors National Maritime Museum Cornwall, this is a vibrant, community orientated event, the first main Festival of the year. Celebrating Falmouth’s open and green spaces with activities like Falmouth Spring Clean Day, Zumba Zestifal, Paint the Town Yellow Day, Run Falmouth, Folk & Cider Fayre, a host of guided walks and Party in the Park. www.falmouth.co.uk

Zumba Zestifal Sat. 16th March Venue: The Moor All part of Falmouth Spring Festival, we aim to make this the largest open air Zumba event in Cornwall! Join Helen and her team from The Core fitness as they show you the rhythm and moves of Latin dance! Open to all, this will be a brilliant and fun session with monies raised going to charity. Sat 16th March. The Moor 1.00p.m. start. Cost £7 Inc free T-shirt! Book via The Core Fitness Studio on 01326 310760. www.falmouth.co.uk

Run Falmouth Sun. 17th March Venue: The Moor Part of Falmouth Spring Festival, take part in Falmouth's half- marathon in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care. Starting and finishing at The Moor in Falmouth, registration at The Packet Station (Wetherspoons). The scenic routes take in Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth beaches. Last year, over £16k was raised for the charity so please support this event once again! Start: The Moor Time: 09.30am

Price: Pre Registration – Affiliated Runners £13, Non Affiliated Runners £15, On Day Entries – Affiliated Runners £15, Non Affiliated Runners £17 Entry: 01726 66868, for a registration form please visit www.cornwallhopsicecare.co.uk and www.falmouth.co.uk

Nobody Rides the Unicorn Sun. 17th March Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDEN ROOM 4.00p.m. Children and family puppet performance – combining live music, lyrical words and superbly craft puppets. Meet puppets afterwards too! £4.00 / £12.00 for family ticket. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Folk & Cider Fayre Sat. 23rd and Sun. 24th March Venue: Events Square New for 2013 as part of Falmouth Spring Festival, two days of live music, over 20 ciders on offer, plus art and craft stalls, hog roast and Cornish ales. www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk

Falmouth Spring Flower Show Sat. 23rd and Sun. 24th March Venue: Princess Pavilion Saturday 10.30 – 5.30p.m. Sunday 10.00a.m. to 4.oop.m. Blooming marvels of Falmouth’s annual flower show return with a fine collection of exotic and rare plants. There’s a Flower Arranging competition, refreshments and green fingered experts on hand to answer your questions. To exhibit your little beauties, download a schedule from the website: www.falmouthshow.co.uk £3.00 entry. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk

Cornwall Baby Fair Sat. 23rd and Sun. 24th March Venue: Falmouth Hotel The ultimate event for pregnancy, birth, toddlers and kids. Come and talk to specialist advisors, enjoy free entertainment, Easter Egg hunts, Heart Fm with ‘Heart Angel’, face painting – a great day for all the family. FREE Entry. www.cornwallbabyfair.co.uk

St. Nazaire Anniversary Sun. 24th March Venue: The Moor to Prince of Wales Pier Parade gathers at the Municipal Buildings on The Moor and proceeds to Prince of Wales pier for a Service at 11.00a.m. then continues to parade to the Watersports Centre for a reception. www.falmouth.co.uk

Cornish Brides Wedding Fayre Sun. 31st March Venue: Princess Pavilion 11.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. The biggest and best Wedding Fayre in the County, bringing together a diverse and eclectic mix of exhibitors to help you arrange the wedding of your dreams. FREE ENTRY www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Smugglers Training Academy for Kids Mon. 1st to Fri. 5th April Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. Enter the world of secrets and covert operations in a smuggling-themed week of fun! Take part our treasure hunt, find the missing objects and win a special reward from the King! Also enjoy storytelling and a smugglers battle! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Children’s Make and Take Activity – Magic Melting Pots Tues. 2nd April Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Create your own myths and legends cauldron to create infinite combinations of tales. £4.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Myths & Legends Thur. 4th April Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. to 3.00p.m. Garden Trail activity. £2.00 www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Pink Tie Ball Fri. 5th April Venue: Greenbank Hotel 7.30p.m. Supporting our usual causes the Breast Cancer Campaign and Cornwall Breast Care Team. An opportunity for the men to us Ladies in Pink! Tickets available from the Greenbank Hotel priced £40 to include a 3 course meal, bubbly on arrival, a portrait photo of yourself and partner to take away, a free raffle and disco. www.pinkwigevent.org.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk

The Beast of Bodmin Moor Sat. 6th April Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Puppet performance and mask making activity. £5.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

‘Easter Extravaganza’ family workshops. Sat. 6th to Sat. 13th April Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery www.falmouthartgallery.com

Falmouth Urban DH Race Sun. 7th April Venue: Tremough Campus. Practice from 9.00a.m. and Races start at 1.00p.m. CASH PRIZES Entries from British Cycling and Falmouth Cycles Tel: 01326 373399 Details: info@carrickriders.org.uk or https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/86135/Falmouth-Urban- DH-@-The-Tremough-Campus

Mark’s Ark Mon. 8th April Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 4.00p.m. Live animal encounters for all the family. £4.00 per child (accompanying adult free) www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

WW11 Week for Kids Mon. 8th to Fri. 12th April Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. Find out what life was really like in the 1940’s – a time of rationing, air raids and evacuation. Take part in the children’s drill and obstacle course to see how you would have fared during WWII. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Myths & Legends Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. to 3.00p.m. Garden Trail activity. £2.00 www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

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The Beast of Bodmin Moor Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Puppet performance and mask making activity. £5.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk Children’s Make and Take Activity – Morgawr the Dragon Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Create your own little Morgawr dragon pet. £4.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

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Dueling Kazoos Sun. 21st April Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDEN ROOM 4.00p.m. to 7.00p.m. Dueling Kazoos present a Sunday afternoon music session of local talent. FREE ENTRY www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

A forgotten Friendship Sat. 27th April to Sat. 22nd June Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery. Cedric Morris and Christopher Wood www.falmouthartgallery.com

Music in the Park Sun. 28th April Venue: Kimberley Park starting 1.00p.m. Music and performance events on Sunday afternoon. www.falmouth.co.uk

Annual Council and Mayor Making Ceremony Mon. 20th May Venue: Falmouth Town Council Chambers AGM of members of Falmouth Town Council when the Town Mayor and Deputy are officially appointed for the Civic year. www.falmouthtowncouncil.com

Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival Fri. 3rd May Venue: Falmouth Methodist Church 7.30pm. Regional Gala Concert featuring host choir Nankersey Male Voice Choir and guest choirs: Carlton Male Voice Choir from Nottingham Gledholt Male Voice Choir from Huddersfield Sydney Male Voice Choir from Australia www.cimvcf.org.uk

Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival Sat. 4th May Venue: Trebah Gardens 12.30p.m. to 4.00p.m. Choirs singing: Taunton Deane (Devon) Tideswell (Derby) Weybridge (Surrey) Carlton (Nottingham) Dagilelis (Lithuania) www.cimvcf.org.uk

Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival Sun. 5 Venue: National Maritime Museum Falmouth 2.00p.m. to 3.00p.m. Bristol Male Voice Choir and Dagilelis Boys Choir from Lithuania. www.cimvcf.org.uk

May

Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival Venue: All Saints Church Falmouth 7.30p.m. Regional Gala Concert featuring host choir Treverva Male Voice Choir and guest choirs: Men of Good Fortune from Cornwall Colne Valley Male Voice Choir from Huddersfield Viola Male Choir from South Africa St. Petersburg Boys Choir from Russia www.cimvcf.org.uk

Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival Mon. 6th May Venue: Pendennis Castle 1.00p.m to 3.30p.m. Peterborough Male Voice Choir St. Petersburg Boys Choir Czech Boys Choir www.cimvcf.org.uk

Falmouth Race for Life Sun. 12th May Venue: Falmouth Seafront Gang up on cancer at Cancer Research UK’s annual Race for Life. Every pound you raise will help to kick cancer where it hurts and allow more people to survive cancer. Sign up to Race for Life now and let’s show cancer we won’t be pushed around anymore! http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Dueling Kazoos Sun. 12th May Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDEN ROOM 4.00p.m. to 7.00p.m. Dueling Kazoos present a Sunday afternoon music session of local talent. FREE ENTRY www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Fal River Festival Fri. 24th May to 2nd June Venue: Various locations in Falmouth and the surrounding district. This festival celebrates the River Fal and all the events / venues that take place from Marathon Runs to Art Exhibitions, Plays and Cinema. The Opening Ceremony on Fri 24th brings all the participants down the river in a flotilla of boats to Events Square for music and refreshments. www.falriver.co.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk or www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk

Falmouth University Foundation Open Day Fri. 24th May Venue: Tremough and Woodlane Campuses. www.falmouth.ac.uk

Falmouth Fish Festival Sat. 25th to Mon. 27th May Venue: Events Square Now in its fourth year, and extended to three days, the Fish Festival hosts Cookery Demonstrations, Live Music and Children’s Entertainment alongside a Cornish Produce and an Arts & Craft Market. www.falriver.co.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk or www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk

Music in the Park Sun. 26th May Venue: Kimberley Park starting 1.00p.m. Music and performance events on Sunday afternoon. www.falmouth.co.uk

Mark’s Ark Mon. 27th May

Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 4.00p.m. Live animal encounters for all the family. £4.00 per child (accompanying adult free) www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Children’s Make and Take Activity – Handmade Watercolours Tues. 28th May Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Be inspired by the creative power of water and create a personal set of watercolours with natural ingredients. £4.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Wed. 29th May Falmouth University Fashion Show 2013 Afternoon show 3pm £5 Evening Gala show 7pm £20 Venue: The Boat Shed, Falmouth Wharves, North Parade, Falmouth Tickets from – www.falmouthfashion.eventbrite.co.uk www.falmouth.ac.uk/fashionshow Follow on Venue: Screening at Events Square 9-11pm Free

Children’s Make and Take Activity – Crystal Power Thur. 30th May Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS / OUTDOORS 10.30a.m. and 2.00p.m. Discover salt crystals where science and creativity meet. £4.00 per child booking advised. www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Spain Attacks! Wed. 29th to Fri. 31st May Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. It is 1593. Arwenack in Falmouth, the home of Sir John Killigrew, is attacked and burnt by Spanish Raiders - will Pendennis Castle be next? Feel the anticipation as Sir John and the Garrison prepare for attack. Watch as gun crews practice with the mighty cannon of Pendennis and meet the Garrison in person. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Shallal Dance Theatre Company Sun. 31st May Venue: Princess Pavilion GARDENS /OUTDOORS Come and see this inspiring outdoor performance around Gyllyngdune Gardens. Daytime performance. FREE EVENT (donations welcome). www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Mind, Body and Soul Festival Sat. 1st and Sun. 2nd June The festival aims to bring together people, organisations, traders and practitioners in the areas of eco-living, complementary medicine, alternative technology, spirituality and personal growth. It will offer a space for spiritual seekers to share ideas, beliefs and philosophies. Venue: Events Square www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk

Falmouth Fashion Show 2013 Frid. 14th June Tickets £6.50 7.30pm 01326 212895 for tickets Raising money for the Falmouth Festival Fund. Venue: Princess Pavilion

Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th June Venue: Custom House Quay, The Moor, Events Square and other locations. Shanty Bands and Singers from all over the UK and the continent converge on Falmouth for three days, bringing a huge diversity of shanties, performed on stages throughout the town. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies are held on Events Square and traditionally close with The Fishermen’s Friends from Port Isaac. www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk Twitter @falseashanty

Falmouth Classics Fri. 14th to Sun. 16th June Venue: on The Water Now timed to coincide with Falmouth International Sea Shanty this sailing event will be three days of dedicated classic boat racing. www.falmouthclassics.org or www.royalcornwallyachtclub.org Twitter @falmouthclassics

University of Exeter Cornwall Campus Pre-Application Open Day Sat. 15th June Venue: Tremough Campus. www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall

Falmouth Triathlon Sun. 16th June Swim 750M at Gyllyngvase Beach, Cycle 20Km from Falmouth to Mawnan Smith and back, Run 5Km taking in Falmouth Seafront, Pendennis Point and back to Gyllyngvase Beach. Entrance £35 www.carrickleisure.org

th Tue. 18 Falmouth University Postgraduate Open Day Venue: Tremough and Woodlane Campuses. www.falmouth.ac.uk

June

Wed. 19th June Falmouth University Undergraduate Open Day Venue: Tremough and Woodlane Campuses. www.falmouth.ac.uk

Armed Forces Day (for Cornwall) – Falmouth Sat. 22nd June Venue: Events Square/The Moor plus other venues Events Square is the venue for the main stage which will host the Opening ceremony, various Armed Forces displays including Beat the Retreat and culminating in an evening concert by HM Royal Marines. www.falmouth.co.uk

Sat. 29th June to Sat. 14th September Making Faces Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery www.falmouthartgallery.com

Sun. 30th June Music in the Park Venue: Kimberley Park starting 1.00p.m. Music and performance events on Sunday afternoon. www.falmouth.co.uk

Sea Sunday Sun. 21st July Venue: King Charles the Martyr Parish Church The Royal Naval Association in conjunction with the Town Council and King Charles The Martyr Church organise the event which recognises the town’s maritime connections. www.falmouth.co.uk

University of Exeter Cornwall Campus Graduation Day (provisional) Mon. 22nd July Venue: Tremough Campus. www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall

Summer Fun Trail Wed. 24th July – Sun. 1st September Venue: Pendennis Castle 10.00a.m. to 6.00p.m. (excluding 1st September - 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m.) Get out and about this holiday with our summer fun trail. Explore the Castle grounds and find the hidden clues. Solve the challenge and a special reward awaits! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Family Summer Sleepover Fri. 26th July Venue: Pendennis Castle 7.00p.m. to 10.00a.m. Kick of your summer holidays with an exclusive overnight stay at one of English Heritage's historic properties, especially for families. Enjoy a twilight tour and spooky stories before bedding down for the night. Includes an evening meal and breakfast. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Music in the Park Sun. 28th July Venue: Kimberley Park starting 1.00p.m. Music and performance events on Sunday afternoon. www.falmouth.co.uk

Grand Medieval Jousts Mon. 29th & Tue. 30th July

Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing

knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

The Young Generation presents ‘LES MISERABLES’ school edition Tue. 30th July – Sat. 3rd August Venue: The Poly – 24 Church Street, Falmouth The Young Generation have been putting on award winning events at the Poly for 30 years and is Cornwall’s oldest Youth Theatre Group. www.thepoly.org

Grand Medieval Jousts Wed. 7th & Thur. 8th August Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week Fri. 9th to Sun. 18th August Venue: Throughout the town Out on the water to the shore from the Moor to Events Square and many other venues the annual Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week will bring a full and varied programme of entertainment. This includes the carnival, yacht racing, fireworks, air displays, daytime and evening entertainment bands/acts, children’s activities and much more. www.falmouthweek.co.uk or www.falmouthfesitvals.co.uk @hlfalmouthweek

Pink Wig Party/Day Fri. 9th August Venue: Leaving The Moor at 6.30p.m. and parading to Events Square If the whole town looks pink on Friday night don't worry, you won’t be seeing things! It will be the 'Pink Wig Girls Night Out' supporting the Breast Cancer Campaign AND Cornwall Breast Care Team. Entertainment and live music at Events Square www.pinkwigevent.org.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk

Falmouth Walking Carnival Sat. 10th August Venue: Starts Falmouth Rugby Club at 6.30p.m. to the Watersports Centre Led by the Falmouth Marine Band this popular carnival gathers at the Falmouth Rugby Club to walk through the main streets of the town finishing at the Watersports Centre. Music, entertainment and fun for all the family! www.falmouth.co.uk or www.falmouthweek.co.uk

Gylly Triathlon Venue: Gyllyngvase Beach 7.00a.m. to 10.00a.m. Triathlon Event – Swim / Cycle Run – 2 races Adult Relay Tri (max 20 teams, 4 members per team 7.00 to 8.15a.m. Junior Tri (ages 13 – 16), max 80 participants, mass start All competitors to be pre-entered. Taking in Cliff Road, Pendennis Rise and Castle Drive www.carrickleisureservices.org.uk or www.gyllysurf.org.uk/triathlon

Sun. 11th August

Falmouth Family Day Venue: Falmouth Main Streets 09.30a.m. to 23.00p.m. Various events going on in and around Falmouth including an Air Display. www.falmouth.co.uk

Wed. 14th August

Grand Medieval Jousts Wed. 14th & Thur. 15th August Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

RNLI Dragon Boat Challenge Sat 17th & Sun. 18th August Venue: Inner Harbour 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Featuring 40ft traditional Chinese style boats powered by up to 16 people with paddles. www.cornwall@rnli.org.uk or www.falmouth.co.uk

Trident Swim Sat. 17th August Venue: Gyllyngvase Beach Falmouth Fire Brigade www.falmouthweek.co.uk

Grand Medieval Jousts Wed. 21st & Thur. 22nd August Venue: Pendennis Castle 11.00a.m. to 5.00p.m. A magnificent medieval joust where fighting knights do battle in a live action show. Revel in the drama of clashing knights on horseback and cheer on your favourite. Be entertained by the court jester for plenty of laughs too. Let the battle commence! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

150th Maritime Line anniversary Sat. 24th & 25th August Venue: Maritime branch line and town. Details to be announced. www.falmouth.co.uk

Music in the Park Sun. 25th August Venue: Kimberley Park starting 1.00p.m. Music and performance events on Sunday afternoon. www.falmouth.co.uk

SPLASH ! – Falmouth Sat. 14th to Sun. 22nd September Venue: Throughout the town Funded by Falmouth BID, inspired by Falmouth’s creative spirit, SPLASH 2013 will be your chance to see award winning plays, contemporary dance, light and sound exhibitions and talks from the country’s inspiring writers and illustrators –the hilarious, the bizarre, the moving and the gasp-inducing – all here on your doorstep. www.falmouth.co.uk

Battle of Britain Sun. 15th September Venue: King Charles the Martyr Parish Church 10.30a.m. Commemorative and Thanks Giving service remembering the Battle of Britain.

Art Masters Venue: Falmouth Art Galley Francis Hewlett and Lionel Miskin. www.falmouthartgallery.com

Sat. 21st September to Sat. 23rd November

Moonlight Memory Walk Venue: The Moor and through the town Details to be announced. www.chsw.org.uk

Ale and Cider Festival Venue: 5 Degrees West

Sat. 21st September

Thur. 26th to Sun. 29th September

Four nights of live music and entertainment and over 40 ales and ciders from all over the country. www.5degreesfalmouth.co.uk or www.facebook.com/5degreeswest

University of Exeter Cornwall Campus Pre-Application Open Day Venue: Tremough Campus. www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall

Sat. 28th September

Music in the Park Venue: Kimberley Park starting 1.00p.m. Music and performance events on Sunday afternoon. www.falmouth.co.uk

Sun. 29th September

Falmouth Oyster Festival Thur. 10th - Sun. 13th October Venue: Events Square Highlight of Falmouth’s Autumn calendar, the nationally recognised Falmouth Oyster Festival celebrates the start of the Oyster dredging season locally. There are seafood demonstrations interspersed with Music, Food and Drink supplied by all the main Cornish Producers and a lively market showcasing all things from Cornwall. www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk or www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk

Spooky Tours Fri 25th, Sat 26th & Thur. 31st October Venue: Pendennis Castle Tours at 6.30p.m. & 8.00pm Especially for Halloween, join our eerie evening tour around Pendennis Castle Hear tales of dark deeds, ghostly apparitions and scary happenings. (Over 16s only). www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Spooky Halloween Trail Sat. 26th Oct – Sun. 3rd Nov Venue: Pendennis Castle 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Are you brave enough to take on the challenge of our spooky trail this Halloween? Find the creepy clues hidden around the Castle grounds and solve the challenge to win a terrible treat! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Ghosts & Ghouls Challenge for Kids Venue: Pendennis Castle 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m.

Mon. 28th Oct – Fri. 1st November

Let your little horrors scare themselves silly this Halloween with creepy crafts, spooky activities and ghost hunting galore! www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Remembrance Parade Venue: Kimberley Park Annual memorial service held for the veterans of the armed forces. www.falmouthtowncouncil.com

Sun. 10th November

Falmouth Christmas Lights Switch On Venue: The Moor www.falmouth.co.uk

Thur. 28th November

Falmouth Late Night Shopping Venue: Falmouth Town Centre www.falmouth.co.uk

The only non-slip dodo mat in the world Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery www.falmouthartgallery.com

Thur. 28th November and Thur. 3rd, 12th & 19th December

Sat. 30th November to Sat. 1st February 2014

Christmas Weekend Sat. 7th to Sun. 8th December Venue: Pendennis Castle 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Immerse yourself in all things festive with our weekend of Christmas fun for all the family. Meet Father Christmas, enjoy storytelling, craft activities and a special Christmas trail. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Santa Run/ Super Santa-Day Venue: Falmouth Town Centre www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk and www.falmouth.co.uk

Sat 14th December

Nadelik Sun. 15th December Venue: Pendennis Castle 10.00a.m. to 4.00p.m. Celebrate Christmas the Cornish way and enjoy mince pies, mulled wine, fireside tales, music and dancing. www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/pendennis-castle/events

Live Nativity Sun. 15th December Venue: Events Square through town to The Moor Join the parade and witness the various scenes at different locations through the town ending on The Moor where there will be all sorts of live animals to enjoy. www.falmouth.co.uk or www.falmouthchurchestogether.org.uk

Harmony Choir Tues 24th December Venue: Falmouth Town Centre Choirs from around Cornwall make up the Harmony Choir that sings through the streets of Falmouth collecting money for local causes. www.falmouth.co.uk