falmouth spring festival guide

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National Maritime Museum Cornwall is 10 years old!Falmouth’s Spring Festival celebrates the town, its people and its heritage and what better way to celebrate our 10th birthday year than supporting this wonderful community event.

The Museum belongs to Falmouth, our activities and events are hugely influenced by the people who live here and the community of Cornwall, and over the past decade we have shared many magical moments with the town.

Sponsoring this year’s Spring Festival allows us to give something back, to say thank you to everyone who has given us their support and to celebrate all that we have achieved over the past 10 years.

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Welcome to the third Falmouth BID funded Falmouth Spring Festival!And I’m delighted to welcome the award-winning National Maritime Museum Cornwall on board as this year’s title sponsor. It’s a privilege to work alongside such a proactive and good quality visitor attraction.

Great things planned once again – Falmouth Spring Clean Day, Paint the Town Yellow Day, Run Falmouth, Zumba Zestifal, a host of guided walks, family rockpooling sessions, spring themed exhibitions, plays and talks, I could go on. So I will! This year we have two great new events – the two day Folk & Cider Fayre on Events Square is a must visit, as is the Party in the Park event at Kimberley Park in celebration of the fantastic new play area and art installations.

So whether you’re visiting Falmouth from another part of Cornwall or further afield, we hope you have a fantastic time, enjoy the Festival and return to this special part of the world in the near future.

Have a good one!

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For more information about the Falmouth BID visit www.falmouth.co.uk/media.

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Event Calendar 2013

9th–16th March

Saturday 9th March

Beach cleaning, painting, gardening - you name it we’ll be doing it. This year we’ll be revamping a number of sites around the town so if you’d like to come along and get your hands dirty for a good cause then just shout!

Venue: multi-sites across the town!Contact: 01326 313553

Saturday 16th March

Thursday 14th March

The most colourful activity of the year is back! The town becomes a blaze of yellow in preparation for the Festival as local schoolchildren and Art & Design students from Falmouth University, brighten up nearly 100 shop windows with over 3000 daffodils and decorations.

Join Helen and her team from The Core Fitness as she leads an open air Zumba extravaganza in what we hope to be the largest open air Zumba event ever held in Cornwall!

Venue: The Moor | Time: 1pm Price: £7pp includes a Zumba T-shirt! Contact: 01326 310760 Brassed Up!The ultimate brass show is the unique and innovative creation of virtuoso multi brass instrumentalist James Stretton, ably assisted by pianist Iain Jackson. All the members of the brass family performed across a dazzling range of styles in a performance that will entertain, educate and enthral.

Time: 7.30pm | The PolyPrice: £10 (£8 RCPS Members, concs & students) Contact: 01326 319461/www.thepoly.org Rockpooling Sessions on Castle BeachJust turn up at Castle Beach and you will be provided with a scavenger hunt list. There will be rockpooling support on hand to answer any of your queries.

Time: 1-2pm | Venue: Castle BeachPrice: FREE just turn up!

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For even more information on the Falmouth Spring Festival www.falmouth.co.uk

Event Calendar 2013

9th–16th March

Saturday 16th March

Spring Fest Walks

Nordic Walk Pandora Inn (for those who have Nordic Walked before)

This is a lovely walk along the creeks and over fields with a little bit of road taking us through Mylor Bridge then back by the water to the Pandora Inn. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk!

Duration: 2hrs Venue: Meet Pandora Inn, details of meeting points will be given in your booking information pack. Time: 9am | Price: £5pp inc pole hire Contact: Call 07540478919 or email [email protected] Lakeside Wild Food Foraging Walk

Enjoy a beautiful walk around the lake, learning about edible plants in this area - plants for soups, desserts, salads, pesto & much more. Covering up to 10 wild foods, including important identification skills, nutritional & medicinal benefits. Safety, sustainability issues & legalities of foraging also covered with expert forager Rachel Lambert.

Venue: Argal Reservoir car park meet Time: 2-4.30pm Price: Adults £20, under 16’s £5, concessions 10% discount. Includes recipe sheet to take home! Contact: Rachel Lambert 07903 412014, online booking: www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk/calendar.php

Exploring Swanpool Local Nature Reserve

Just a mile from the heart of Falmouth and the bustling docks is an oasis of peace and tranquillity at Swanpool Local Nature Reserve. Come and discover more about the special wildlife here and explore the surrounding countryside. Return along the Coast Path with spectacular views of Fal Bay with Explore in Cornwall. Distance covered approx 4miles.

Venue: Meet Swanpool Beach Car Park Time: 10am-3pmPrice: £5 adults / £2.50 under 16’s, concessions, Contact: Steve Crummay 01736 740234 07929 065510 or [email protected]

Falmouth Evening Town WalksJoin Paul from walkitcornwall as he unravels Falmouth’s DNA, with its maritime heritage, packet ships, green open spaces, famous families, artists, ghosts, cannibals, murders and riots. We also explore the colourful characters that lived along the route 100 years ago. Duration 1.5hrs, finishing Star & Garter Pub, Old High St.

Venue: Meet National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Time: 5pm

Price: £5pp concessions/U16yrs £3pp

Contact: 0771 408 4644 Booking essential!

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Sunday 17th March

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 before heading inland to Mawnan Smith and Budock Water finally turning back through Penryn and along the waterfront again as you head into the town. 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.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

Spring Fest Walks

Creekside Walk from Mylor to Pandora Inn

A creekside walk from Mylor Quay to the Pandora Inn, enjoying the views up the river, the many boats and different wildlife. We will stop at the Pandora Inn for a drink before returning via Mylor Bridge. Duration 2-3 hours, distance 3 miles.

Venue: Meet Mylor Quay, details of meeting points will be given in your booking information pack. Time: 2pm Price: £5pp £3 concessions Contact: Call Sue on 07896 359048 or 01326 312356 Helford Passage to Falmouth

A light hearted and informative walk following a 7 miles stretch of the 630 mile south West Coast Path along the Helford River. Showing the unique natural history and geology there will also be stories of smuggling, famous gardens, Iron Age forts and maritime heritage. Tea and coffee supplied and a lift back from Gyllyngvase beach to the beginning of the walk. 7 people maximum. 10.30am-3.30pm.

Venue: Helford Passage car park (lift back from Falmouth), limited numbers, Time: 10:30am Price: £10 adults, £5 under 16’s, concs, Contact: Paul Simmons, walkitcornwall 0771 4084644 [email protected] Explore Falmouth’s Lake DistrictNestling in a valley close to Falmouth, Argal and College lakes are a haven for wildlife including the elusive otter, stunning woodland flora, a multitude of birdlife and three species of bat. Come and explore these hidden gems with Explore in Cornwall’s wildlife expert. Distance covered: 4 miles

Venue: Argal Reservoir Car Park | Time: 10am-2pm Price: £5 / £2.50 under 16’s, concessions. Contact: Steve Crummay 01736 740234 07929065510 or [email protected]

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Rockpooling sessions on Castle BeachJust turn up at Castle Beach and you will be provided with a scavenger hunt list. There will be rockpooling support on hand to answer any of your queries.

Time: 1-2pm | Venue: Castle Beach Price: FREE just turn up! Falmouth Evening Town WalksJoin Paul from walkitcornwall as he unravels Falmouth’s DNA, with its maritime heritage, packet ships, green open spaces, famous families, artists, ghosts, cannibals, murders and riots. We also explore the colourful characters that lived along the route 100 years ago. Duration 1.5hrs, finishing Star & Garter Pub, Old High St.

Venue: Meet National Maritime Museum Cornwall | Time: 5pm Price: £5pp concessions/U16yrs £3pp Contact: 0771 408 4644 Booking essential!

Sunday 17th March (continued)

Nobody Rides the Unicorn - children & family theatre by PuppetCraftSuperbly crafted puppets, original live music, lyrical words and song, sound effects and moments of unexpected magic, blend to tell this touching tale. The greedy King of Joppardy and cunning Doctor Slythe trick an innocent young girl, Zoe, into helping them capture a Unicorn. When she realises, Zoe knows she must set the Unicorn free…

Venue: Gyllyngdune Gardens Time: 4pm Price: £4 pp / £12 Family Ticket (4 people) Contact: 01326 211222

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Event Calendar 2013

18th–19th March

Monday 18th March

Tuesday 19th March

Spring Fest Walks

Nordic Moderate Fitness Walk

Nordic walking - walking only smarter. Involve your upper body using poles. Takes the strain off lower limbs and back. Uses more energy and you can still chat as you walk. Suitable and adaptable for all fitness levels. Duration 1 to 1.5hrs, distance 3miles.

Venue: Meet Boscawen Rd, Falmouth Time: 1pm Price: £5pp, concessions £4pp Contact: call 07812141477 to book


Venue: Meet National Maritime Museum Cornwall Time: 5pm Price: £5pp concessions/U16yrs £3pp Contact: 0771 408 4644 Booking essential!

Spring Fest Walks

Learn to Nordic Walk Workshop

Join one of our Learn to Nordic Walk Workshops. A fun 2 hour beginners session. During this session you will learn the basics of how to Nordic walk. You won’t need anything as such for this session as poles are provided. Just turn up in clothing to suit the weather, we advise trainers rather than walking boots if possible. Distance 3 miles.

Venue: Trelissick NT Gardens. Details of meeting points will be given in your booking information pack.

Time: 11am | Price: £15pp (10% off for National Trust card Holders/Mussel card holders, please mention when booking) Contact: call 07540478919 or email [email protected]



Minnows’ TalesDrop in for a lively half-hour of stories, songs and rhymes in one of the Maritime Museum’s beautiful galleries. No need to book, all under-fives and their parents/carers welcome. U5’s free, normal admission fee per parent – or use your yearly pass.

Venue: National Maritime Museum Cornwall Time: 11-11.30am

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Event Calendar 2013

20th–21st March

Wednesday 20th March

Spring Fest Walks

Gentle Creekside Walk

A creekside walk from Penryn to Flushing, enjoying the views up the river, the many boats and different wildlife. We will stop at a pub in Flushing for a drink before returning. Duration 2-3hrs, distance 3 miles.

Venue: Meet St Gluvias Church, Penryn Time: 2pm | Price: £5pp, concessions £3pp Contact: Call 07896 359048 or 01326 312356 to book



Spring Fest Walks

Coastal & Hedgerow Wild Food Foraging Walk

A leisurely walk towards Swanpool beach & back, opening your eyes & senses to the abundance of spring edibles available to you. Covering up to 10 wild foods, including important identification skills, nutritional & medicinal benefits, plus lots of recipe suggestions. Safety, sustainability issues & legalities of foraging also covered. A 2 hr approx 2 mile walk with expert food forager Rachel Lambert.

Venue: Gyllyngvase Beachfront | Time: 2-4pm Price: Adults £20, under 16’s £5, concessions 10% discount | Contact: Rachel Lambert 07903 412014, online booking: www.wildwalks-southwest.co.uk/calendar.php

Thursday 21st March

Constantine’s Fascinating Parish and Scott’s Quay

5 miles with optional extra 3 miles, a walk through beautiful farm, woodland and creekside scenery. We will find an ancient iron age settlement and 19th century ore and granite mining sites. Our lunch stop at Scotts quay (or eat at the Waymarker) was built to import timber and coal by schooner and then sail away with quarried stone.

Venue: Meet at The Waymarker (Gweek-Penryn Rd nr Constantine TR11 5QD) Time: 10:30am-2:30pm | Price: Free Contact: Mary Weston of the Ramblers 01326 372462

Camp Theatre presents Noel Coward’s Hay FeverIf you like Theatre, you will love this beautifully performed, funny, diverting and thoroughly archetypical example of Coward in full swing. The play is set in 1925 and the rather eccentric Bliss family are due to entertain a number of week-end guests. There is farce and romance interwoven throughout and it is just plain funny!

Venue: The Poly | Time: 19.30hrs Price: £10 / £8 (RCPS Members, concs & students) /£6 (children) Contact: 01326 319461/www.thepoly.org


Venue: Meet National Maritime Museum Cornwall | Time: 5pm Price: £5pp concessions/U16yrs £3pp Contact: 0771 408 4644 Booking essential!10

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Event Calendar 2013

22nd March

Friday 22nd March

Spring Fest Walks

BF Adventure Walk

Starting at BF Adventure Activity centre Halvasso, the group will be shuttled to the start of the walk at Argal reservoir. The walk starts from the car park and follows the reservoir for about 1 KM. We then make our way up a gentle valley following a small stream to the road. There will then be a small section on the road leading to a bridal way though beautiful landscape to BF Adventure Activity centre. Dogs on leads welcome. Duration 1hr, distance 1-2 miles.

Venue: BF Adventure | Time: 10.00am Price: FREE, donations for centre activities welcome Contact: 01326 340 912 to book

Helford Passage to Falmouth

A light hearted and informative walk following a 7 mile stretch of the 630 mile south West Coast Path along the Helford River. Showing the unique natural history and geology there will also be stories of smuggling, famous gardens, Iron Age forts and maritime heritage. Tea and coffee supplied and a lift back from Gyllyngvase beach to the beginning of the walk. 7 people maximum. 10.30am-3.30pm.

Venue: Helford Passage car park (lift back from Falmouth), limited numbers, Time: 10:30am Price: £10 adults, £5 under 16’s/concs, Contact: Paul Simmons, walkitcornwall 0771 4084644 [email protected]

A Country Boy’s StruggleA hilarious and emotionally endearing story which explores the joys, pains, excitement and isolation of living in both rural and urban environments. Maxwell, an inspirational young performer, jumps seamlessly into a huge range of characters, from local boys in Bude to Hackney rappers and London pigeons. Physical performance, witty rhymes and original music combine to create an immersive story which will connect to people of all backgrounds.

Venue: The Poly | Time: 19.30hrs Price: £10 / £8 RCPS Members, concs & students Contact: 01326 319461/www.thepoly.org



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Event Calendar 2013

23rd March

Saturday 23rd March

Spring Fest Walks

Exploring Swanpool Local Nature Reserve

Just a mile from the heart of Falmouth and the bustling docks is an oasis of peace and tranquillity at Swanpool Local Nature Reserve,. Come and discover more about the special wildlife here and explore the surrounding countryside. Return along the Coast Path with spectacular views of Fal Bay with Explore in Cornwall. Distance covered approx 4miles.

Venue: Meet Swanpool Beach Car Park Time: 10am-3pm Price: £5 adults / £2.50 under 16’s, concessions £3pp Contact: Steve Crummay 01736 740234/07929 065510 or [email protected] Paths and Tracks to Falmouth

Enjoy a rural and coastline bus ride before returning by farmland paths and footpaths through Swanvale. Travelling via quiet roads through Falmouth there are wonderful views across the Carrick Roads/ Fal Estuary. Distance approx 7miles.

Venue and meet: Meet Pendennis Rise bus stop near steps from Falmouth Docks Railway station to catch 11.45am 500 bus to Maenporth or catch the 11.40am bus from the Moor. Price: Free Contact: Mary Weston of the Ramblers Association 01326 372 462 or [email protected] .

Folk & Cider FayreThe BIG New One! New for 2013, we’ve got a Folk & Cider Fayre for you to enjoy. A great range of bands throughout the day and evening, all washed down with a range of over 20 scrumptious ciders! Events Square will also host a marquee full of food stalls, children’s activities, craft and art stalls. Check out www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk for full Folk & Cider Fayre schedule.

Venue: Events Square Time: 10am onwards Price: FREE and ticketed events

Rockpooling Sessions on Castle BeachJust turn up at Castle Beach and you will be provided with a scavenger hunt list. There will be rockpooling support on hand to answer any of your queries.

Venue: Castle Beach Time: 10.30-11.30am Price: FREE just turn up!


Venue: Meet National Maritime Museum Cornwall Time: 5pm Price: £5pp concessions/U16yrs £3pp Contact: 0771 408 4644 Booking essential!

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OPEN TO ALL, THIS WILL BE A BRILLIANT AND FUN SESSION WITH MONIES RAISED GOING TO CHILDREN’S DIABETES.

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Event Calendar 2013

24th March

Saturday 24th March

Folk & Cider FayreDay Two of the Folk and Cider Fayre. Details, times and schedule as per details given on Sat 23rd March. www.falmouthfestivals.co.uk

Party in the Park!Come and celebrate the fantastic new play area and art installations in Kimberley Park! 12-4pm on Sunday 24th March. More details to come but you can expect fun for all the family, plus music from Falmouth’s Source FM.

Rockpooling Sessions on Castle BeachJust turn up at Castle Beach and you will be provided with a scavenger hunt list. There will be rockpooling support on hand to answer any of your queries.

Venue: Castle Beach Time: 10.30-11.30am Price: FREE just turn up!

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Spring Fest Walks

Nordic Walk Trelissick Gardens (for those who have Nordic Walked before)

This is a stunning walk along Trelissick Gardens Woodland Walk with creek views. Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk! Duration 1.5hrs distance 3miles.

Venue: Trelissick Gardens, details of meeting points will be given in your booking information pack. Time: 9.30am Price: £5pp Contact: call 07540478919 or email [email protected] to book

Explore Falmouth’s Lake District

Nestling in a valley close to Falmouth, Argal and College lakes are a haven for wildlife including the elusive otter, stunning woodland flora, a multitude of birdlife and 3 species of bat. Come and explore these hidden gems with Explore in Cornwall’s wildlife expert. 10am -2pm, 4 miles.

Venue: Argal Reservoir Car Park Time: 10am-2pm Price: £5 / £2.50 under 16’s, concessions. Contact: Steve Crummay 01736 740234 07929065510 or [email protected]

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Castle Beach

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Stroll down the valley garden leading to the Helford river whilst enjoying the first flowers of spring.

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GlendurganMagnolias, primroses

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Only 15 minutes from Falmouth

Two for one on all cake at Glendurgan Tea House caféSimply bring your Falmouth Spring Festival guide along to our garden entrance and we’ll give you a voucher for a free cake when you buy any other cake (cheapest cake free).

Only valid with a valid membership card or when buying an admission ticket for the garden. Offer ends 28 March 2013. Not to be used with any other promotions. Glendurgan tea-house is a National Trust approved concession managed by Hattie Ells. Not transferrable.

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