SUNDAY ? DECEMBER FEAST OF LANTERNS
Procession and Lighting up Ceremony
Procession leaves Trelawney Road Car Park at 5 p.m.
Lights switched on by Giant Bolster in St. Agnes Village Square, Churchtown. Aprox, 5.15 p.m.
Barbecue, mulled wine, St. Agnes Silver Band plays seasonal music.
SUNDAY ? DECEMBER CAROLAIRE
Carols around the Christmas tree on St. Agnes Village Square, Churchtown. 7pm [time to be
confirmed] Followed by:
A visit from you know who [ if all the children have been good that is!].
Road closure from 7pm - 8pm
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EASTER SATURDAY BLUE HILLS CLASSIC TRIAL
The annual Easter Saturday section of the Motor Cycling Club's Lands End Classic
Trial, for both cars and bikes. An all day event at the Blue Hills, Trevellas Coombe,
from 10/11am. until 4pm.
[Grid reference on St. Agnes map B7 & B6 or the Wheal Kitty turning from the B3285 /
St. Agnes Perranporth Road.] This year the event celebrates its centenary - the first
run being held in 1908. Log onto www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk to learn more
about this club and their events.
This is a thrilling event but please take care and obey the officials who are there
for your safety. If driving please park in the official car parks to avoid blocking the narrow roads in
the area.
MONDAY 30th MAY VICTORIAN FAYRE
A street fayre through the main village street with stalls holders in Victorian Dress.
Stalls, Tombola’s, Children’s Roundabout, Clog Dancers, Cornish Dancers ‘Otta Nye Moaz’, St. Agnes Silver
Band, a Steam Engine, Street Organ, Buskers, St. Agnes Town Crier and lots more.
A procession through the street, led by our own St. Agnes Silver Band with all in Victorian Dress following [in
hot pursuit]. Judging 12.30pm at the Old Vicarage. Fayre open after procession has gone through. The
street is closed to traffic from 10am -5pm.
SATURDAY ? AUGUST ST. AGNES CARNIVAL
Floats and walkers gather at the Penwinnick Road carnival field for judging at 6pm.
Procession leaves at 6.30pm led by Giant Bolster and proceeds down Penwinnick
Road and Vicarage Road through Churchtown and down into Peterville and then
up Rosemundy and Rosemundy Hill and returns up Vicarage Road and
Penwinnick Park for the Prize giving.
For more information log onto www.stagnescarnival.co.uk This is followed by
BOLSTER 2012
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
SATURDAY ? LANTERN PROCESSION
Churchtown Square, St Agnes. to the top of the Beacon
Leaves Churchtown at 7.30pm.
Walk in procession from Churchtown Square with your lantern to the top of the Beacon for a bonfire (which
fires the clay models made two weeks ago) and a barbecue.
Bring a torch to get down from the Beacon safely in the dark!
SUNDAY ? BOLSTER PAGEANT
On the cliffs at Chapel Porth Start at 4.30pm
Then witness the dastardly deeds of the ‘great’ man revealed in street theatre and
dance procession through the village at noon, performances outside all the pubs -
just to whet your appetites in anticipation of the full tale to come when you meet
BOLSTER himself in splendid pageantry on the cliffs at Chapel Porth [grid ref.
E2].
SATURDAY ? AUGUST A BAND CONCERT
On village square from 8pm - 10pm. A feet tapping, hand clapping splendid way to end the day with the three
bands from the evenings Carnival Procession.
Road closures from 6pm - 10pm.
MONDAY ? AUGUST LIFEBOAT DAY
Fun for all the Family at Trevaunance Cove from 10am.
Competitions, rescue demonstrations by St. Agnes Blue Peter Inshore Lifeboat, Cliff rescue demonstrations
by St. Agnes Coastguard Cliff Rescue Team [joined we hope by the Air Sea Rescue helicopter from RNAS
Culdrose] operating conditions permitting.
Check out the RNLI website
17th - 19th AUGUST 2012 WEST OF ENGLAND STEAM RALLY
ALWAYS THE THIRD WEEKEND in AUGUST
The Biggest and Best Steam Engine Rally in the West - over 200 steam engines expected. Tywarnhayle
Farm, Chiverton Roundabout [first left turn from the roundabout on the B3277 St. Agnes Road]
All types of Vintage Vehicles, Old Tyme Funfair, Fairground Organs, Working Demonstrations, Trade Stands,
Stationary Engines and Model Exhibition, Rural Crafts etc etc. Free car park.
An excellent day out for all the family. Admission at gate.
Gates open 9am - close at 8.30pm. Officially opened on Friday at 2pm.
Check our West of England Steam Rally web site
Friday ? to Sunday 28th May Motorcycle Rally Weekend
Victory Inn, Towan Cross, nr Porthtowan
Official motorcycle rally from Friday 28th to Monday 31st May. Ride-outs, live music, stalls, fun & games, real
ales, on-site camping. Check out the awesome machines and meet some great people.
Monday 30th May Mens' Pasty Making Competition
St Agnes Hotel, Churhtown
Come on, lads! Make your mother proud! Follow her special recipe and humble the competition. Judging and
raffle in aid of local charities at 4 pm - bring your cheque book.
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Main Village Events in St. Agnes for 2012
MONDAY 30th MAY VICTORIAN FAYRE
A street fayre through the main village street with stalls holders in Victorian Dress.
Stalls, Tombola’s, Children’s Roundabout, Clog Dancers, Cornish Dancers ‘Otta Nye Moaz’, St. Agnes Silver
Band, a Steam Engine, Street Organ, Buskers, St. Agnes Town Crier and lots more.
A procession through the street, led by our own St. Agnes Silver Band with all in Victorian Dress following [in
hot pursuit]. Judging 12.30pm at the Old Vicarage. Fayre open after procession has gone through. The
street is closed to traffic from 10am -5pm.
SATURDAY ? AUGUST ST. AGNES CARNIVAL
Floats and walkers gather at the Penwinnick Road carnival field for judging at 6pm.
Procession leaves at 6.30pm led by Giant Bolster and proceeds down Penwinnick
Road and Vicarage Road through Churchtown and down into Peterville and then
up Rosemundy and Rosemundy Hill and returns up Vicarage Road and
Penwinnick Park for the Prize giving.
For more information log onto www.stagnescarnival.co.uk This is followed by
BOLSTER 2012
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
SATURDAY ? LANTERN PROCESSION
Churchtown Square, St Agnes. to the top of the Beacon
Leaves Churchtown at 7.30pm.
Walk in procession from Churchtown Square with your lantern to the top of the Beacon for a bonfire (which
fires the clay models made two weeks ago) and a barbecue.
Bring a torch to get down from the Beacon safely in the dark!
SUNDAY ? BOLSTER PAGEANT
On the cliffs at Chapel Porth Start at 4.30pm
Then witness the dastardly deeds of the ‘great’ man revealed in street theatre and
dance procession through the village at noon, performances outside all the pubs -
just to whet your appetites in anticipation of the full tale to come when you meet
BOLSTER himself in splendid pageantry on the cliffs at Chapel Porth [grid ref.
E2].
