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• Whats On This Summer

  It looks to be a fantastic summer in and around the St Ives area with events running throughtout the season.

  Dinosaur Quiz Trail

  All round family fun can be had a Paradise Park at their Dinosaur Quiz Trail running until 2^nd September 2018. In between meeting the birds in the aviaries and the free flying shows, you can explore the grounds on your own dinosaur expedition. Once finished you will be awarded a special “Paradise Park Professor of Palaeontology” certificate.

  For more information visit their website at www.paradisepark.org.uk

  5K Race For Life Events

  Raising money for an excellent cause there are Three 5k Race for Life events happening in Truro & Penzance. The 5k runs (just over 3 miles) is an achievable distance for all ages and abilities. Participants can take part however you like, run, jog or walk your way around the course. You can take part as an individual or as a group with friends and family. Show Cancer who’s in charge with and raise money while having fun.

  The events are scheduled for Sunday 8^th July in Truro and Wednesday 6^th June in Penzance.

  Fal River Festival 2018 – 25^th May to 3^rd June

  A fantastic 10 day celebration offering something for everyone. With over 100 events showcasing creative talent from the worlds of art, music, food, theatre, film & more.

  Taking place at dozens of different locations around the Fal River and Falmouth it is the perfect opportunity to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty.

  Find out more here;

  The Minack Theatre – The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle

  The Minack Theatre offers a host of different events throughout the summer with Dr Dolittle running from June 11^th to 15^th. The Illyria Theatre bring you the story of Dr John Dolittle who starts out as a human doctor. But once he is taught by his wise old parrot Polynesia how to talk to animals he becomes the most celebrated veterinary doctor in England.

  Doctor Dolittle is sure to be a favourite for all ages. For more information visit the Minack Theatre website here;

  Summer Beer and Music Festival – 15^th – 17^th June

  The annual festival with 40 plus cask ales and ciders. The excellent Beer and Music festival is becoming ever more popular each year with an extra bar being organised for this year. Bands already confirmed are the fantastic Queen tribute act The Good Old Fashion Lover Boys playing on the 15^th from 8.30pm and the Slap Dash Trip who rocked the place last year playing on the 16^th from 8pm. More information is yet to be confirmed but we expect it to be fantastic. Header over to The Watermill in Lelant just 5 miles from the Penellen.

  Summary

  With so many events in and around Cornwall there’s something for everybody. The Penellen Bed and Breakfast is situated in Hayle, St Ives Bay with excellent transport links for access throughout the region.

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• Where to enjoy the Royal Wedding in Cornwall

  The much anticipated royal wedding between Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle will take place on Saturday 19^th May.

  Taking place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, the wedding is expected to be celebrated throughout the country including Cornwall and St Ives.

  Television Coverage

  Wherever you are this weekend, Television coverage can be found on BBC one, BBC News, Sky News starting at 9.00am with ITV kicking off at 9.25am. It’s worth noting, the cameras inside the chapel will provide footage identical across all channels although they will keep separate commentary.

  You can also stream the footage live on the BBC News website if you prefer to watch on a phone, tablet or computer.

  Where else can I enjoy the Royal Wedding in Cornwall?

  St Ives

  Several different locations around St Ives Town will be staging royal wedding parties throughout the day with some locations hosting fancy dress competitions and tiara competitions.

  The Corn Exchange

  ACE-Friends of St Ives Corn Exchange will be hosting a live streaming of the Royal Wedding on Saturday. Tickets are £5 each and will include a picnic style lunch and hot drink on arrival. Additional drinks will be available to buy during the day including Procecco to toast the happy couple. Doors open at 10.30am. We highly recommend purchasing event tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.

  St Austell

  The Knightor Winery are hosting a garden party in Harry and Meghan’s honour. From 11am doors will open at the boutique winery and barns for a day of quintessentially British celebration. The wedding coverage will be on screens within the courtyard with the ceremony starting just after 12 noon. The kids will be kept entertained too with a bouncy castle, two play areas and 4 acres of grounds to explore. 

  Truro

  Vertigo in Truro is hosting high tea while you enjoy the wedding on the big screen. It will include handcrafted sandwich boards for £10, Royal Cocktails and Tea Pots of Pimms.

  Enjoy the Royal Wedding in Cornwall staying at The Penellen Bed and Breakfast St Ives Bay. Get in touch or book online today!

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• Whats On - Early Summer 2018

  The start of summer is finally upon us with the sun shining on St Ives and the rest of Cornwall. Shorts and T-Shirts are a common sight and we can now start to enjoy the warmth that has been a long time coming.

  Open Studios Cornwall 2018

  Artists and craftspeople all over Cornwall open the doors to their studios for a week starting 19^th May.

  Visitors can tour undiscovered corners of the county, exploring unusual studio spaces from remote cottages and chapels to beachside galleries. The event is a great opportunity to meet the creators behind some of the most distinct sculpture, glassword, ceramic, painting and textiles.

  For more details, head over to www.openstudioscornwall.co.uk

  Paradise Park – Dinosaur Quiz Trail

  This summer, in between meeting the birds in the aviaries and the free flying shows, you can explore Paradise Park on your own dinosaur expedition.

  Search for the dinosaurs and their eggs, answer all the questions and be awarded a special “Paradise Park Professor of Paeaeontology”.

  You can enjoy all of the daily activities at Paradise Park including the Eagles of Paradise Display, Carrot Time and Penguin feeding.

  Normal entry fees apply, please visit the www.paradisepark.org.uk for full information.

  The Minack in May

  Before I Wake - May 21^st to 25^th

  In August 1914 a group of gardeners wrote their names on the wall of the Thunderbox, an outdoor toilet in the Heligan Estate. It was a last act of hope and camaraderie before marching off to fight in the first World War. Of the 13 men known to have enlisted, just four survived…

  The story of those men… their families, their friends and their community… is being brought vividly to life in a remarkable and heart-warming new play that marks the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI.

  The performance by the Cornwall Youth Theatre runs on the 21^st to 25^th at 8pm and 22^nd to 24^th at 2pm.

  Moving Heaven and Earth – May 26^th

  Meet Billy in Moving Heaven and Earth the making of the Minack.

  Billy Rawlings spent 40 years employed by Rowena Cade as gardener and handyman.

  From the memories of the family and people who knew him, local storyteller Mark Harandon has researched and re-created the character of Billy and will lead you around the theatre telling stories and reminiscing about how the theatre was built.

  This is part of your day visit and is an informal event that lasts about 20 minutes. It is repeated at intervals between 10am and 2pm and there is no extra fee for this event.

  Get in touch on 01736 753777 to check our availability today!

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