JUNE 2012, Nº 1

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Igo2c S.L. Plymouthinfo@igo2c.co.ukeditor@igo2c.co.ukwww.igo2c.co.ukNumber 0 May 2012

Managing DirectorPhilip Russell

EditorAntonio M. Jiménez

Consulting EditorSue Russell

Chief Sub-editorAlejandra Hernández

AdvertisingJean Camp

Photography:Flipix Photographywww.flipix.com

Philip Russell

CONTENTS

6NOT BAD GUYS (BUT WATCH YOUR BACK)Vipers, adders, horseflies, seagulls...fortunately there aren´t many deadly species in he Southwest, but keep in mind these tips if you don´t want to have a hard time.

8 CAMEL TRAIL: CORNWALL ON A CYCLEDiscover Cornwall in its greatest splendour: Bodmin, Wadebridge, Padstow… immerse yourself in nature, get active and explore these beautiful towns.

14 STAY CALM: WE ARE COMINGWe show you the new and fascinating exhibition at the Na-tional Maritime Museum Cornwall, and tell you about the “Search & Rescue” teams’ work.

16JUNE EVENTS 2012Take a look here to find out what is happening this month.

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Do you have any safety advice or recommendations regarding any leisure activities for people living and holidaying in Devon and Cornwall?

If so, please email us and we will share your stories with our readers.

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So much to see and do now the summer is here in spite of the weather and we have been look-ing at just a few opportunities to get out and about. We have a look at what is creeping around in the grass and flying about in the air with some helpful advice if you get nipped by one of the few.

Our main feature this month is the Camel Trail; from top to bottom it is a fantastic ride with lots to see and places to visit. A bit of history to start followed by a ride through the country-side and an opportunity to sample the beer at The Borough Arms on the outskirts of Bodmin, a ride on a real steam train, a wander around Wadebridge, on through the Camel Estuary with its abundance of wild life al year round and of course Padstow, known for its fine food and the Obby Oss! - and a lot of local history which can be found in Padstow Museum.

We were also invited to the ASRS exhibition at the National Maritime Museum to see how people of the armed forces risk their lives on a daily basis to help those who get into difficul-ties both on land and sea.

Plus details of some of the events going on in the two counties for you to enjoy.

Summertime,and the livin’ is easy

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“I don’t like spiders and snakes and that ain’t what it takes” as the song goes. Fortunately, we don’t have an abundance of poisonous creatures in this country except for those that people keep as ex-otics, exotics because you can’t really call a pit viper or a bird eating spider a pet can you? When you are out walking in the English countryside you are pretty safe from being bitten by a pit viper or bird-eating spider so we can all relax – can’t we? We want you to enjoy your time in the Westcountry but there are a few things that you should be aware of, such as::

The only venomous snake found in Brit-ain is Vipera berus, commonly known as

the Adder which can grow up to 65 cm and is easily confused with a grass snake. The best advice is if you see anything that looks like a snake you should leave it alone because a bite from our adder will get you into hospital and ruin your holi-day. A bite from an adder is seldom fatal but if you have a medical condition such as heart or respiratory problems a bite could cause serious complications. In any event, even if you are fit and healthy and you do get bitten get medical help immediately by dialling 999. The adder is identified by a zigzag dark grey pattern down its back and is well camouflaged and difficult to see. Adders bask in warm sunshine on pathways and on rocks and if given the chance they will get out of

your way, but always give them a wide berth.

An insect that can give you a bit of grief is the common Horse fly. Brown in color and about the same size as a big blue bottle or blowfly, its silent ap-proach can go unnoticed until it’s had its fill of your blood. It will land any-where on exposed skin and can even penetrate thin material and within a few minutes itching and swelling will occur, scratching the bite could make it worse so apply an antihistamine cream over the affected area to lessen the irritation. Most bites will heal naturally but can take quite some time however, if a bite becomes very red, sore and swollen it

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might mean it has become infected and then it is wise to seek medical attention. These flies can be abundant near cattle and horses.

Wasps (known as Jaspers in Cornwall) are known to most people; they build their nests in lofts, bushes under eves in walls, under static caravans in fact anywhere they please. The appearance of the nest is paper like and a work of art and you should never attempt to remove the nest yourself, contact the local authorities and they will arrange an expert to remove it for you. So don’t upset Mr. Jasper he will sting you if you do. Try to stay calm, something children find hard to understand, avoid leaving

sweet things around like jam, half finished food, drink cans and fruit as all these will attract them.

Ticks can be found where woods/fields meet lawns, in wooded areas, in tall brush or grass, under leaves where they hide to prevent getting dehydrated and around stone walls and woodpiles where mice & other small mammals live. Ticks cannot fly or jump but wait on vegetation until a host passes by and then latch on to it with their hooked legs so if you have a tick it is usually found on your ankle or calf and can initially be so small that you don’t notice it, however as it feeds on your blood it can enlarge to the size of a coffee bean. In Britain, ticks are com-

monly found on sheep and hedgehogs and dogs can quite often have ticks after walking in fields or on moors. It is im-portant that if you find a tick you don’t try to pull it off or you could leave its mouthparts behind and that can cause infection, either use fine tipped tweezers or a special tick removal tool usually stocked in pet shops.Ticks can carry Lyme disease so if a tick has bitten you and you notice any al-teration in your general health over the following month or so then you should seek medical attention.

Seagulls are not venomous and will not bite you but they are very social crea-tures and feeding them will certainly at-tract more gulls to the area. They have no fear of humans and can dive-bomb and swoop on you especially if you are eating outdoors. They have been known, in isolated cases, to take ice cream, chips and even pasties out of peoples hands. So if you are at the seaside or on the beach, with your lunch or an ice cream in your hand, just be vigilant if there are seagulls around, making a loud noise or waving your arm will deter them and you can continue eating in peace.

Moor Ponies are unique to their own moor such as Dartmoor, Exmoor and Bodmin Moor, they are naturally shy, enjoy the freedom of their National Parks and although Bodmin Moor is not officially designated a National Park it can be treated as one. Feeding these ponies is forbidden as this attracts them to the roadside putting both themselves and drivers in danger. These areas are not public racetracks for motor cycles or cars, there is a 40 mph limit and sheep regularly stray across the road so ex-treme care is advised as a collision with any animal is to be avoided at all costs. Our moors are beautiful, they can be wild and there are dangers if the weather turns bad but if you are sensible and look after them you can help to ensure that future generations can enjoy them too.

So wherever you are in the South West, if you are in town, village or countryside, by a beach, river or on a moor, we hope that we have given you some sound ad-

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The river Camel starts high up on Bodmin Moor and makes its way to the coast via Camelford , Wadebridge and Padstow. The Camel Trail is a delightful route through some beautiful Cornish countryside but it is also a pathway full of his-tory. This trail, now used by 400.000 people a year used to be a railway track. The first line from Wadebridge to Wenford Bridge, with a branch line to Bodmin, dates from 1831 and was originally built at a cost of £35.000. It was planned to carry sand from the Camel Estuary to inland farms for use as a fertilizer, few years later England’s main railway network expanded towards Bodmin, so in 1846 Cornwall was connected with London and the whole country. Later the railway was used to transport slate and china clay from inland quarries to ships in Padstow and fish from there to London and other cities, but around the middle of 20th century this trade declined and traffic decreased until 1983, when the train line was finally closed, but this was not the end, rather than leaving it to become derelict it was turned into the beautiful and peaceful trail that it is today. One of the main rea-sons for its conversion was that the railway was originally built without any steep inclines or sharp turns, thus making its conversion perfect for cyclists, horse rid-ers, walkers, families and the mobility impaired. The Camel Trail was finally com-pleted in 2006, and now everybody is able to enjoy a piece of history and nature in this train trip on foot, hoof or cycle.

The Camel Trail: Cornwall On A Cycle

Dunmere Station, near Bodmin

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The river Camel starts high up on Bodmin Moor and makes its way to the coast via Camelford , Wadebridge and Padstow. The Camel Trail is a delightful route through some beautiful Cornish countryside but it is also a pathway full of his-tory. This trail, now used by 400.000 people a year used to be a railway track. The first line from Wadebridge to Wenford Bridge, with a branch line to Bodmin, dates from 1831 and was originally built at a cost of £35.000. It was planned to carry sand from the Camel Estuary to inland farms for use as a fertilizer, few years later England’s main railway network expanded towards Bodmin, so in 1846 Cornwall was connected with London and the whole country. Later the railway was used to transport slate and china clay from inland quarries to ships in Padstow and fish from there to London and other cities, but around the middle of 20th century this trade declined and traffic decreased until 1983, when the train line was finally closed, but this was not the end, rather than leaving it to become derelict it was turned into the beautiful and peaceful trail that it is today. One of the main rea-sons for its conversion was that the railway was originally built without any steep inclines or sharp turns, thus making its conversion perfect for cyclists, horse rid-ers, walkers, families and the mobility impaired. The Camel Trail was finally com-pleted in 2006, and now everybody is able to enjoy a piece of history and nature in this train trip on foot, hoof or cycle.

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Wenford Dryers.We start our journey at the former Wen-ford Dryers now with plans to become a housing development. These derelict buildings are a legacy of Cornwall’s in-dustrial past, built in 1907 the driers housed the state of the art oil burning furnaces of the time and here, clay was pumped down from Stannon clay works six miles away up on Bodmin Moor. China Clay was discovered by William Cookworthy in 1746, also known as ka-olin it is used in many products, a few examples are pharmaceuticals, porce-lain, paper, paint and the construction industry and due to the fine quality and versatility of this clay it soon became much sought after and exported world wide.The railway line, now the Camel Trail, linked the dryers to Fowey and Par Docks up until the early nineties when the quarry was closed at Stannon, but the closure of workings all over Corn-wall has meant hardship for many fami-lies that have worked in the industry for decades. French owned Imerys took over the industry from English China Clays in the nineties and it has been down sized, streamlined and modern-ised to cope with the ever increasing cost of extracting the clay. The dryers at Wenford are where the line terminated and evidence of its existence can be seen in various places along the track, so have a look. As we set off you will see that either side of the track is privately owned, there are beautiful gar-dens, farmland stretches up to the left

and to the right there is a woodland val-ley through which the river Camel gur-gles and winds. During the spring on this part of the trail the wild flora and fauna grow in abundance, shafts of sun-light shine through the new foliage on the trees and the silence is only broken by the bird song and the sound of run-ning water. Here is a wonderful oppor-tunity to leave your pressurised lifestyle at home and take a bit of time to appreci-ate where you are, look around and see if you can identify the wild flowers, but-terflies and birds.

Dunmere and Boscarne Junction.Here the old railway platform still stands and you have the opportunity to take a

short climb to The Borough Arms for some excellent refreshment while con-templating the next twelve miles to Pad-stow.Having taken advantage of an excellent value pub lunch and a couple of re-freshing drinks you should take a bit of time to wander slowly down to Boscarn Junction, approximately half a mile fur-ther on and you might hear the eerie sound of an approaching ghost train as it puffs and clatters down the line, well perhaps not so ghostly because Boscarn Junction is the only active part of the Wenford and Bodmin Railway on the Camel Trail so you won’t be seeing and hearing things, you’ll just be in for a bit of a treat if steam trains float your boat.

A POPULAR PASSENGER

You can find the John Betjeman Centre in the main buiding of the railway station at Wadebridge. There is a memorabilia room dedicated to the poet laureate and on display are various personal effects, academic honours and furniture that belonged to him.

John Betjemann (who later changed his surname to Betjeman) was born on 28 August, 1906, and died on 19 May, 1984. Poet, journalist, suspected of espionage (as the IRA), writer, broad-caster, a mediocre student of Magdalen College and a member of the Victorian Society, this multifaceted man’s life was closely linked to the Cornish landscape and the Camel Trail. Betje-man was a regular passenger on the line from Wadebridge to Padstow, which was the beginning of the Atlantic Coast Express to Waterloo. The railway, the river and the estuary were a great source of inspiration for him and his work.

The John Betjeman Centre is sited in the main building of the old railway station at Wadebridge, Cornwall. The last train left Wadebridge at 17.20 on the 28 January, 1967. A total of £300,000 was raised from voluntary contributions in order to refurbish it and extend its size. It took six years to complete and was accomplished in 2 phases. Firstly the old building was converted from its derelict state and opened on the 1 April, 1989. In the second phase additional rooms were added.

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THE CAMEL TRAIL CODE OF CONDUCT

Walkers have right of way: The Trail has many different users including older people and people with mobility problems, so be respectful to them.

- Keep your dogs under close control at all times: Dogs that are allowed to roam can cause damage to adjoining private land or to other users of the pathway.- Keep your speed down: High speed cycling makes it harder to avoid other users which could cause accidents. - If you are a horse rider keep to a walking pace: This reduces damage to the trail’s surface and there is less likelihood of an accident.- Clean up after your dog and do not drop litter: Litter is unsightly and dirty and dog faeces are a particular health hazard.- Use the Trail safely: Cyclists are advised to wear a safety helmet and to carry a puncture repair kit. Don´t cycle with a dog.- Respect the privacy of adjoining properties and landowners and be considerate to all other users of the Trail.

After Boscarn Junction the valley opens up a little and flanked by farmland the sound of agricultural activity replaces the relative quiet of the previous six miles. If you didn’t stop at Dunmere you can take advantage of the Tea Shop at Lower Boscarn which is reasonably priced and very friendly and where the resident Robins and Sparrows will be only too pleased to take scraps from your table.

WadebridgeThe River Camel then begins to open up, irises flourish in the marshland on the left and the river becomes tidal with salt flats on the right being re-established. This then is the beginning of another stun-ning part of the trail as you follow the riv-

er to the sea. Wadebridge was once ser-viced by ships bringing coal, timber and general cargo to the old quay. The bridge leads into the centre of the town which has now been partially re-d e v e l op e d into luxury apartments and bespoke shops. This old bridge was actually built on wool due to the unstable nature of the river bed and has proved to be a testament to the knowledge and engineering skills of the period as it still standing several hundred years later.

We enter Wadebridge where the sta-tion yard used to be and the old station can still be seen on the left, from here

the railway line is lost until we get to HSBC bank in the town cen-tre and the main road then covers the old railway track, but follow the trail signs

and approximately two hundred yards further on there is a choice of bicycle hire companies and from here you can go back towards Wenford Dryers or car-ry on to Padstow. The tide in the river is very strong and rises very quickly, it is important to re-member this as the temptation to ex-plore the sand banks and have a look at the wild life could result in being cut off without local knowledge, so beware! This part of the trail to Padstow is very popular and used all year round but dur-ing the summer months it is exception-ally busy, children, the older generation, dog walkers and horse riders all enjoy the trail so if you are on a bike care should be exercised when negotiating groups of people, it’s not a race and there is plenty to see if you just take the time to look around.Along here the trail is littered with quar-ries, mainly slate, on both sides and evi-dence of this can be found near Pinkson Creek where parts of the quayside still exist. Sailing ships would have moored here to take on their cargo and wait for the tide to set sail to various destinations along the coast. Opposite in Cant Cove at low tide you can see the remains of two ships, the SS Isabella and Charlotte, a barge, both owned locally in Padstow and abandoned many years ago.The sand banks in the channel which ap-pear at low tide, support an abundance of wild life. In past years, sand from the channel was dredged for agriculture pur-poses but this has recently been stopped and across the river is Rock, a popular venue for sailing and also a Summer retreat for some members of the Royal family.Little Petherick Creek is next and is

“This part of the trail to Pad-stow is very popular and used all year round but during the summer

months it is exceptionally busy”

Instructor advising children on Wadebridge

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crossed by means of the old railway bridge, here you are nearing the out-skirts of Padstow which used to support a thriving fishing industry but which now is much more reliant on tourists. A more recent change however has been the development of the harbour which now boasts a lock allowing Padstow to accommodate boats from all over the world. The coastal footpath continues on from here.

Across the shore The Camel Valley becomes tidal around Grogly Halt where marshland offers a variety of fauna and flora.

Wadebridge was a market town and used to boast two steel foundries, neither these nor the cattle market have survived. The old bridge that connects the town was indeed built on wool and is a vital part of the town but in recent years the by–pass has provided a modern alternative to building on wool.Evidence of the shunt-ing yard and goods depot have long since gone as has the sig-nal box and level crossing making way

for new luxury apartments and bespoke shops which occupy the quayside where merchant ships used to unload their car-go.The part of the trail nearing Padstow is very popular and very busy in high summer, it is a more exposed part of the

journey as from here the Camel Estuary widens all the way mak-ing it the one of the most beautiful cycle rides in the country.There is a wild

fowl sanctuary at Dinham which is on

“The Camel Trail boasts a huge spectrum of scenery, from woodland valley to panoramic

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the other side of the estuary where there is a viewing hut to enable you to watch in some comfort, the comings and go-ings of the birds.Of course the fishing is good here too, the common bass and mullet cruise these waters and are good to eat. The old slate quarry is yet another place that time has forgotten but this is a good resting spot where you get a panoramic view of the whole estuary right out to Stepper Point and the open sea.Padstow still hangs on to its fishing her-itage with a handful of boats but like so many fishing villages in Cornwall is virtually empty in the winter due to the displacement of its population by sec-

ond home owners who contribute little to support the out of season activities needed to keep these places alive.The Camel Trail boasts a huge spectrum of scenery, from woodland valley to pan-oramic seascape where, if you take your time to look carefully you can find evi-dence of many animals from field mice to foxes, a variety of birds and plants and even fish which can be seen in the riv-

More Cornish trailsIt´s not an exaggeration to say that the Cornish landscape could be one of the best places in the world to explore. Narrow paths through lush valleys and the beauty of abandoned tin mines makes visit-ing here a wonderful experience. Although the Camel Trail is one of the more popular routes, there are many more and listed below are some of them!

- Tehidy Country Park: 3 miles of traffic free wide tracks through the Cornish woodland- Porthreath to Devoran: A recommended route from the south coast to the north coast- Looe Valley: A quiet path covering 20 miles from Looe Valley to Liskeard- Bude and Holsworthy: Be prepared for some very steep climbs, but it is well worth the effort.- Cornish Way: 180 miles from Land´s End to Bude through landscape which tells the history of Corn-wall.- Fowey Valley: Follow the Fowey River to the sea on this magnificent 19 mile route.

er and estuary shallows. Along the way there are exquisitely kept gardens, tea shops, the occasional art and craft gal-lery, handy pubs, and even a commer-cial vineyard where you can book a tour and wine tasting. Then of course there is Padstow, made famous in recent years by the celebrity chef Rick Stein, a place to either start or end your journey along the Camel Trail.

Padstow

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Force 10 storm. Zero visibility. 40ft waves. Someone needs rescuing. It’s time to go to work. Search and Rescue, the new blockbuster exhibition from the National Maritime Museum in Fal-mouth invites you to enter the world of the rescue services where ordinary peo-ple lead extraordinary lives, risking their life to save yours.Opened on 16 March 2012, the exhibi-tion takes you on an interactive, stimu-lating and emotive journey into the role of the maritime rescue services, celebrat-ing the work of the RNLI, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, HM Coastguard and other organizations.Objects of epic proportions include a 70ft Sea King helicopter, kindly loaned by the MOD, one of the Museum’s most ambitious installations. Uniquely paint-ed in the colours of both the Royal Navy and RAF Search and Rescue (SAR) ser-vices (red and grey one side and yellow on the other) it offers you the rare op-portunity to climb inside without having to be rescued, dress as a pilot, listen to accounts from the crew and from those that have been rescued, explore their lifesaving equipment and discover the world of the Royal Navy and RAF SAR teams.Revisiting rescues from the past, some well-known and some untold, this exhi-bition showcases the individuals whose job is to head into the eye of the storm when most of us would flee. The exhi-bition traces the evolution of rescue equipment from the early days of Henry

Trengrouse’s rocket line to the cutting edge equipment of today and shows that although the equipment might have changed, the determination and grit of rescue men and women to save lives has never changed.At the heart of the exhibition is an in-teractive coastguard operations room. Put yourself in the coastguard hot seat, make the life or death decision to bring in the right service for the rescue and be-gin your journey through the incredible work and lives of the coastguard rescue and air and sea rescue teams.Get up close to one of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboats and see a fascinating assembly of the charity’s collection box-es spanning 150 years. Take to the beach and become a virtual lifeguard. Climb aboard a quad bike and take action to make sure the swimmers and surfers are between the right flags. See real seaside rescues and listen to accounts from vol-unteer crewmen and women.Ben Lumby, Exhibitions Manager of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, says: “This is our biggest and most am-bitious exhibition to date but more im-portantly it is the first time anyone has celebrated the maritime rescue services in this way.” “Working with these incredible teams has been a true privilege; they have kindly allowed us to see inside their world and shown us they’re real people doing an amazing job. They belong to different organizations and charities but

work as a team and you can be safe in the knowledge that if things do go wrong at sea, there’s a service that will be there for you.”The Search and Rescue Exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall started on 16 March 2012 and will be open until 1st February 2014. Honour-ing the work of the heroic men and women who risk their lives at sea and around our coast, it invites you to be part of their world and shares their lives with you.Throughout the two year life of the ex-

An exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall shows the fascinating work of the “Search & Rescue” teams

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A Team To Be Proud Of“The UK is fortunate to have a maritime search and rescue organisation that is very highly regarded internationally”. They are words from the Chief HM Coastguard, Red Johnson, who has been delighted to welcome the exhibition. The agencies involved in search and rescue tasks are several, among them the 771 Naval Air Squadron and the Royal Air Force (RAF). 771 Naval Air Squadron is one of two Royal Navy Search and Rescue units in the UK and has been based at RNAS Culdrose in Helston, Cornwall since 1974. In 2010 they undertook 260 Search and Rescue (SAR) call outs and a further 242 SAR’s in 2011. 2012 will no doubt be another busy year. On the other hand, the Royal Air Force maintains a 24-hour search and rescue service covering the whole of the United Kingdom and a large surrounding sea area. Whilst the service exists primarily to assist military aircrew and other personnel in distress, the vast majority of ‘scrambles’ are to assist civilians who find themselves in difficulties, either on land or at sea. “We maintain 6 dedicated search and rescue helicopter flights and four mountain rescue teams at strategic locations across the UK. Together with the UK Aeronautical Rescue Co-ordination Centre at RAF Kinloss and its four mountain rescue teams, the RAF provides 24-hour search and rescue cover across 1.1 million square miles of the UK Search and Rescue Region. This includes all of the UK and most of the North Sea oil, gas and fishing areas”, says Squadron Leader Dave Webster, Officer Commanding RAF SAR Support.

hibition there will be a number of events including air sea rescue demonstrations, ‘meet the crew’ days and opportunities to climb aboard an RNLI all-weather lifeboat. To keep up to date with what’s on and when, visit www.nmmc.co.uk.You should know that all these services are provided free of charge to anyone who gets into difficulties. The RNLI is a charity organization which depends heavily on public donations so in these challenging times, any donation, large or small, is very gratefully received.

Much more to seeSearch and Rescue is the more long-life ‘temporary’ exhibition of the Museum, and maybe the most spectacular, but not the only one. The sea has many aspects ready to be discovered in this Museum. If you like history you can´t miss 2012BC: Cornwall and the Sea in the Bronze Age, on until 30th Sep-tember. It invites you to step back in time, to over 4.500 years ago, taking you on a trip to the roots of humanity. This exhibition offers the opportunity to witness a live reconstruction of a prehistoric boat and is supported by rare objects never before seen in the UK. Cornwall’s prehistoric maritime herit-age also showcases ancient Cornwall’s civilization through objects on loan from the British Museum.Another exhibition for lovers of photography is The Breton Connection. This display ex-plores the age-old ties between Cornish and Breton fishing communities through a stun-ning collection of black and white images. These photographs taken by Oliver Hill in New-lyn in the early 20th century have never been exhibited before and show the friendships formed between these two fishing communities. You will be able to enjoy it until 15th July.

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Fun In Sight!!!Can you imagine a duel between giants of the sea OR will you listen to the haunting melodies of days gone by? Have you seen the magic of fire in Penzance on Midsummer´s Day? If not, don´t miss all that June will bring to the Southwest!

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Fun In Sight!!!

The Contemporary Craft FestivalFrom 15th until 17th June the Contemporary Craft Festival takes place on the edge of Dartmoor in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey. You will have the oppor-tunity to admire and buy directly from emerging producers of crafts, all kinds of exclusive objects. From textiles to jewellery, including leather, metal and wood, the work of these craftspeople from Devon and further afield will in-spire you. Besides all the products on show and for sale you will also be able to enjoy demonstrations of ceramics, glass blowing, stone carving, weaving, knit-ting, spoon carving, blacksmithing, furniture making and calligraphy. Also, among the huge variety of workshops for adults there is a Children’s Craft Tent where the kids will learn to weave, print, knit and paint on cloth. For full details and how to book a workshop visit www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk and remember that children under 14 admitted free!

J-Class RegattaFor the first time in history, more than four imposing 1930s classic yachts (there are now only ten in the world) will compete together in the first J-Class Regatta, to be held from 26th to 30th June in Falmouth. During these four days of racing, organised by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, people can see these huge yachts, which are around 40 metres in length, in ac-tion. This regatta is the first of a series of spectacular J-Class races scheduled for 2012.

Golowan FestivalMidsummer´s Day in Penzance sees one of the most colorful summer fests in the South West, from 16th June until 24th. Golowan is one of the last sur-viving midsummer festivals practiced in Cornwall, according to history, the main street was a continuous line of blazing tar barrels. The locals formed a long string and ran furiously through the streets shouting “An eye! An eye! An eye!”. In the 1890s the authorities outlawed the festival due to the fire risk, but in 1991 a group of local artists and performers revived it. Nowadays, Golowan attracts hundreds of local, national and international artist in a celebration of music, performing arts and many leisure activities. This year will also host the first Golowan Games - the GOLympics - an alternative for those who can’t be in London!!

JUNE EVENTS

2012

The Annual Vintage & Classic Motor ShowThis exciting show gets together every year and attracts lovers of the motor world and vin-tage cars from all over Devon. On Saturday 16th June, Newton Abbot town centre will once again be the meeting point for this famous exhibition and Nigel Canham, from the Western Morning News, will present the Best in Show Cup. Apart from a chance to see some amaz-ing classic cars, there are many different attractions such as motoring music and guided tours at St Leonard´s Tower, which will be open all day.

Father’s DaySunday 17th June is Father´s Day! How will you celebrate it? We can give you some ideas on how you might spend the day with your family. At Woodlands Leisure Park, in Blackawton, there is a Vintage and Classic Car Show, and if you have a car over 25 years old in concourse condition why not bring it along! If you have small children maybe you would prefer the Cornwall Summer Bear Fair in Lostwithiel. Over 45 stands with hundreds of teddies are waiting for you in this small but charming Cornish village. For lovers of ani-mals and nature what about: Pennywell Farm, in Buckfastleigh, where every Dad will get a free pasty and pint or Powderham Castle, in Kenton, near Exeter, where all fathers can get in for free when accompanied by a paying child. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust has a present for dads too. On 17th June there is a joint opening of The Mill House, in St Kew, and Long Hay, near Delabole. Visiting these two gardens on Father’s day will save you £1 as you enjoy the beauty of early summer in the middle of this peaceful environment. And if none of these suggestions has convinced you to get out and about, here is the last one. The Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival in Cornwall begins on 16th June and ends on Father´s Day and has something to satisfy every member of the family. Enjoy for free gig racing, live music from many different bands, street entertainers for adults and children and market and food stands.

Teignmouth Folk FestivalFrom 22nd until 24th June Teignmouth will resonate to the sound of folk music. Don´t miss the oppor-tunity of listening and dancing to the rhythm of some of the best folk groups of the day. Kathryn Roberts, Sean Lakeman, Blue Jewel, Spinach for Norman, Kimber´s Men and Magpie Lane are just some of the well-known names taking part. Get all the information and ticket prices at http://www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk. You can go for just one day or the whole weekend and there are camping facilities available.

Dartmoor Classic CyclosportiveIf you are a sporty and adventurous person this is your event for this month. This race organised by the Mid-Devon Cycling Club has become a tradition and by popular demand it will continue using the same routes as last year. Unfortunately, entries for the Dartmoor Classic have been sold out months ago with all 2800 places selling in a record time of 3 weeks. But don´t worry, you can still enjoy the real festival atmosphere with food and trade stalls, entertainment and vantage-points to watch the race from. Let´s have a gorgeous Sunday (remember it is on 24th June) taking in the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor!

West of England Bandsmen´s FestivalIn 1912, when the gramophone was in its infancy and the wireless had not been invented, the West of Eng-land Bandsmen´s Festival was born as a great way to enjoy live music. This year marks its centenary and over 20 bands from all over Cornwall will descend on the Cornish village of Bugle to compete for the prestigious award. This impressive festival is on 16th June.

The Pendennis CupTwo years is long enough to wait to see these superyachts race: the Pendennis Cup is coming again! The third Pendennis Cup is to be held from 2nd - 7th July. Hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club with Peter Craig this year’s Race Officer, at least 14 yachts are confirmed. This figure includes an impressive number of 40m+ entries and will create a dramatic spectacle in the waters around Falmouth. Among them will be Athos, the longest at 62m, and last year’s Cup winner, Adela at 55.5m, competing with the rest of the fleet for the coveted award. The Pendennis Cup 2012 will also carry a full shore side programme to complement the 4 days of competitive racing with a special Sea Shanty evening, live music from local bands and a Crew Curry night are just some of the surprises which you can look forward to. If you are interested in competing please contact Tristan Rowe with your yacht details at tristan.rowe@pendennis.com.

Father’s DaySunday 17th June is Father´s Day! How will you celebrate it? We can give you some ideas on how you might spend the day with your family. At Woodlands Leisure Park, in Blackawton, there is a Vintage and Classic Car Show, and if you have a car over 25 years old in concourse condition why not bring it along! If you have small children maybe you would prefer the Cornwall Summer Bear Fair in Lostwithiel. Over 45 stands with hundreds of teddies are waiting for you in this small but charming Cornish village. For lovers of ani-mals and nature what about: Pennywell Farm, in Buckfastleigh, where every Dad will get a free pasty and pint or Powderham Castle, in Kenton, near Exeter, where all fathers can get in for free when accompanied by a paying child. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust has a present for dads too. On 17th June there is a joint opening of The Mill House, in St Kew, and Long Hay, near Delabole. Visiting these two gardens on Father’s day will save you £1 as you enjoy the beauty of early summer in the middle of this peaceful environment. And if none of these suggestions has convinced you to get out and about, here is the last one. The Saltash Regatta and Waterside Festival in Cornwall begins on 16th June and ends on Father´s Day and has something to satisfy every member of the family. Enjoy for free gig racing, live music from many different bands, street entertainers for adults and children and market and food stands.

Shaldon Music FestivalThis classical music festival has been celebrated in Shaldon every year since 1990. From 21st to 24th June, St Peters Church will host talented musicians from all over the UK, such as The King’s Singers, the Chetham’s School of Music and the Notos Quartet - and if you are into singing you will have a great opportunity to learn too as you can register for the Choral Work-shop Day with the soprano Ruth Jenkins. You can find the Choral Workshop Application Form and prices for the different concerts at http://www.shaldonfestival.co.uk/. There are also free tickets for children under 17 if accompanied by at least one paying adult.

Dartington Home FestivalThis festival promotes itself as “an acoustic festival of music, voice, language and roots”. A perfect mix for enjoying the weekend of 22nd and 23rd June. Dartington Hall is where art-ists from all around the world (from Tibet to Japan, Ethiopia, Finland and Armenia) will get together. Folk music, workshops, films, food and craft stalls for all the family are wait-ing for you!

LemonfestThe Lemonfest Music Festival is once again at Newton Abbot Racecourse on 30th June! You can´t afford to miss this date full of good mu-sic and a friendly atmosphere. Hard-Fi, Ryan Keen, Cosmo Jarvis, These Reigning Days, Toy Horses and many more are part of the 2012 line-up. If you want to know more and buy tickets (available with camping too) go to www.lemonfest.co.uk. The festival offers not only shows on the Main Stage, but also a good dem-onstration of local talent on the Locally Grown Stage. And for those of you who are light on your toes, back by popular demand this year will be the Big Top Dance Tent with different DJ’s that will make you want to dance ‘til the sun comes up.

Falmouth Sea Shanty FestivalCornish people love music and singing and the Sea Shanty Festival is a good example of this. The mission of this event, founded in 2003 by Falmouth Shout, is to keep alive the history of Tall Ships through songs of the sea, sea shanties and Cornish songs. Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival, held on 15th-17th June, is considered the largest free festival of maritime music on the planet. Its aims are to preserve and promote the maritime heritage of the area.