Diary of Events 2008-9

Rededication of St. Agnes LifeboatTrevaunance Cove
St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on service this summer. The volunteer crew and helpers past and present plan to celebrate this with an event on Saturday 24th May 2008.
Visitors will be able to enjoy a pig roast, BBQ and liquid refreshments from 1pm onwards accompanied by the glorious sound of ‘Falmouth Shout’, a local sea shanty group. Other events start at 2.30 and everyone is invited to a Rededication of Blue Peter IV by the local vicar accompanied by St Agnes Silver Band at 3pm, followed by the crew launching the lifeboat for a demonstration.
The day will culminate with a gathering just up the road at the Driftwood Spars Hotel for a buffet dance, with music from Band for Life and a disco from Dr. Tom.
There will be a fundraising auction of promises and items donated by local artists and businesses, as well as signed Blue Peter presenter photographs, starting at about 8pm.

For more information contact:
Claire Sabey - St Agnes RNLI Lifeboat Press Officer
07977 880802

Victorian FairVicarage Road & Churchtown
Roads closed from mid morning.
Street Fair with stall holders in "Victorian" costume.
Judging of Victorian costumes at 12.30 at the Old Vicarage, procession through the streets led by Giant Bolster & St. Agnes Silver Band at 12.45 (approx)
Bands, roundabout, Cornish & clog dancing, raffles, plant sales, tombolas, cream teas, bric a brac, fairground organ, what more could you want?

Mithian Village FeteTo be confirmed
Village Fete - time & place to be confirmed

Fishing CompetitionTrevaunance Cove
The fishing competition is open to members of the "Quay Fishers Association" only. Weighing and judging take place at about 4.30pm, with prizes awarded for biggest specimen, heaviest total catch, most species caught, rarest specimen etc. Interesting, even if you don't fish!

St. Agnes Carnival ProcessionFrom Goonvrea Rd round village & back
St Agnes Carnival draws locals & holidaymakers back year after year with the high quality, topicality and humour of the entries. Will the "Beasts" win this year, or the "Slobs", or will the "Aggie Old Girls" oust them both? We expect lots of floats plus walking / riding entries and three brass / silver bands which play afterwards in Churchtown Square until 10pm. Roads closed 6-10pm. See www.stagnescarnival.co.uk

West of England Steam Engine Society RallyTywarnhale Farm. St.Agnes
W.E.S.E.S presents their 53rd Steam Engine Rally from Friday 15th - Sunday 17th August. See www.weses.co.uk for more details & advance ticket sales. Numerous full size & model engines, steam funfair, acres of stalls, just hope for fine weather!

Lifeboat DayTrevaunance Cove
All day fund-raising and awareness-raising "fete" on the beach, with visits from neighbouring lifeboats and the rescue helicopter from RNAS Culdrose, operational commitments permitting. Demonstrations of rescues from RNLI, helicopter and Coastguards. Also sandcastle competition, games on the beach, barbecue, fun!

Belly Boarding CompetitionChapel Porth
Date & time to be confirmed. Surf like your Granny - this competition is open to people using wooden belly boards only.

Buntabout Surf Contest
First or Second Weekend. Time & choice of beach depends on sea conditions.

Lowender PeranPerranporth
Celebrating Cornwall's heritage and Celtic links in a programme of concerts, ceilis and workshops, providing entertainment as well as an opportunity to actively participate.
Events from 15th - 19th October 08
See http://www.lowenderperan.co.uk for details.

Lantern ProcessionTrelawney Rd car park to Churchtown, St Agnes.
Lantern Procession through St Agnes to Churchtown where the Christmas Lights are turned on by Giant Bolster. Bring your own lantern - there's a "lucky lantern" draw for every child who has one. Barbecue, mulled wine, mince pies, St. Agnes Silver Band plays appropriate music. Gets the Christmas season off to a great start.

CarolaireChurchtown, St Agnes.
St. Agnes Silver Band performs again, playing all your favourite carols at this open air carol service round the Christmas tree in Churchtown Square. Father Christmas may well put in an appearance too - if you're good!