Mining Villages Festival 2010 - Programme Of Events
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Saturday 14th August
Lanner Village Fete
Variety of stalls and entertainment by The Tatters Morris Group.
Christchurch, Lanner, 3pm
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230
Carnkie Exhibition
Exhibition of old photo and historical records by Carnkie History Forum. Ideal for genealogists. Raffle and refreshments
Cornwall Centre, Redruth, 10am – 4pm
Contact: Sue Hunt 01209 821976
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Lanner Walk
Explore the area around Lanner with Mark Kaczmarek.
Leaves Christchurch, Lanner, 3.30pm
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230
Troon Area Walk
A guided walk with local archivist David Thomas exploring Troon, ending at Treslothan Church at around 5.15pm for refreshments
Meet at King Edward Mine, 2pm
Contact: Anne Spearman 01209 831075
Charity Duck Race
Duck race in aid of cancer research. Barbeque and many other attractions. Ducks £1.
Higher Trebarveth, Kennal Vale, Stithians TR3 7HL. 5.30pm
Contact: Helen Kenndal 01209 860096
Concert
An evening of popular music with Keith Hoskin and Friends. Refreshments. Free entry but donations appreciated.
Christchurch, Lanner, 7pm
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230
Sunday 15th August
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration - Community Event
There will be fun things to make and do. Explore the exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church and have a chat. Free entry. Bring a picnic, family and friends.
St Day Old Church, 12 – 3pm (Exhibition open 10am – 4pm)
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Monday 16th August
Singing workshop with Keri Polglase
Have a go at finding your singing voice with local singer and vocal teacher, Keri Polglase. No experience needed. Price: £5.
St Day Community Centre, 1.30 – 3pm (11 to 15 years)
3.30 – 5pm (16 years and over)
Contact: Keri Polglase 07968 095779
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Tuesday 17th August
Remember This?
Exhibition of photographs by Parish Clr. John Thomas. Bring along your photos and memories of Lanner life and events.
Village Hall, Lanner, 3.30pm
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Singing workshop with Keri Polglase
Have a go at finding your singing voice with local singer and vocal teacher, Keri Polglase. No experience needed. Price: £5.
The Stithians Centre, Stithians, 1.30 – 3pm (11 to 15 years)
3.30 – 5pm (16 years and over)
Contact: Keri Polglase 07968 095779
Pasty Competition Evening
Bring along a homemade pasty to enter in the competition, watch a film on the history and heritage of the Cornish Pasty by the Cornish Pasty Association, or simply enjoy the Pint and Pasty special at £4.
Star Inn, Vogue, St Day, 7.30pm
Contact: Mark or Rachael 01209 820242
Evening Concert
An evening of entertainment with Twurzel (Greg Woods of The Cutlers), Mark Kaczmarek and others, compered by Janette Eathorne.
Village Hall, Lanner, 7.30pm
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230
Wednesday 18th August
Free entry day – King Edward Mine Museum
Explore the museum and find out how the mine worked. See the Mineral Tramways Exhibition. Browse in the shop.
Open: 10am – 5 pm. Last entry 4pm.
Contact: Tony Brooks 01209 713506
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Thursday 19th August
Lanner Band Concert
Evening concert in the gardens of the Coppice Inn by the Lanner and District Silver Band
The Coppice Inn, Lanner, 7.45 – 9pm (approx.)
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230
Friday 20th August
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Singing workshop with Keri Polglase
Have a go at finding your singing voice with local singer and vocal teacher, Keri Polglase. No experience needed. Price: £5.
Mills Hall, Carharrack, 1.30 – 3pm (11 to 15 years)
3.30 – 5pm (16 years and over)
Contact: Keri Polglase 07968 095779
Saturday 21st August
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Sunday 22nd August
Portreath Harbour Fun Day
Entertainment, food and fun for all.
Portreath Harbour, 12 noon – 6pm.
Contact: Sue Aldus 01209 843404
Day-Light Project: St Day and the Art of Celebration
Week-long exhibition of artwork made by the community of St Day, inspired by the beautiful stained glass fragments from the Old Church. Free entry. Additional workshops and other activities during the week
St Day Old Church, 10am – 4pm daily
Contact: Kim Pilgrim 01209 820027
Christians Together Service
Service organised by Christians Together in Lanner to celebrate our community and village of Lanner.
Meet in Lanner Square at 3.45pm for procession with music to the Village Hall.
Contact: Pat Williams 01209 820230