August is the busiest time for tourism, as it falls in the main school holiday of the year lasting around six weeks!

This is the prime time for a beach holiday, with the ocean at its warmest and the daily temperatures at their highest.

Cornwall is made for summer days like these, spent lazing on sandy shores, leisurely dipping in ocean pools and drinking sundowners in the evening heat.

AUGUST

Lazy summer afternoons,

Walks along the beach,

Balmy evenings, cloudless skies,

Stars just out of reach,

Sailing on a quiet lake,

Hammocks in the shade ...

These are the simple treasures

Of which August days are made.

So whilst you are relaxing and spending time with your family in the sunshine at Little Trevothan, here are some things that are going on in and around Coverack this month:

Walks

The South West Coast Path - 2 great walks from Coverack.

One to Lowland Point and the other direction takes you to Black Head and on to Lizard Point.

Have a look at the South West Coast Path website for lots of details.

We also have these walks printed for you in the reception at Little Trevothan Camping and Caravan Park.

Frenchman's Creek and Kestle Barton

An easy 2.7 mile walk around the stunning Helford River with an added treat this summer -

Colin Robins & Oliver Udy present Anthology of Rural Life - Farmers of the Lizard from 2pm to 5pm each day with a talk at 3pm and Red River Singers performing at 4pm. Free entry.

Quizzes

Quiz Nights at the Paris Pub in Coverack Harbour every Wednesday from 8pm.

Tuesdays - Roskilly's Quiz Nights 8pm - 01326 281924 to book.

Fun for Kids and Adults Alike

Saturday 3rd August - PARTY ON THE LAWN

Coverack School hosting live music and BBQ on the Bay Hotel Lawn

Prizes for fancy dress and games.

Saturday 3rd August - OX ROAST AT ST KEVERNE

A popular annual event featuring the St Keverne Band

Tuesday 6th August

SANDCASTLE COMPETITION - Build a tradtitional sandcastle or sculpture

1pm on the Beach - Judging at 3pm - Donation £4

Saturday 17th August

COVERACK HORTICULTURAL SHOW at St Peters Hall

Saturday 17th August

RNLI DAY - On the harbour

Sunday 18th August

COVERACK REGATTA, CARNIVAL AND WATER FUN DAY

On the harbour from midday

Tuesday 20th August

TIDE CHALLENGE - On the beach - last flag flying on your sandcastle wins!  12.30pm start.

Monday 26th August

SANDCASTLE COMPETITION - Build a traditional sandcastle or sculpture

4pm on the Beach - judging at 6pm - donation £4

Friday 30th August

A NIGHT OF TWINKLING LIGHTS

Candle bag and tea lights available on the evening for £4 from Old Mill Shop

From 7pm

Music - all at Roskilly's from 7pm / 9pm

Thursday 1st August - Illumination Brass - Lively local brass band.

Sunday 4th August - Theo Muzi and Banda - from the vibrant streets of Sao Paulo, a fusion of Balkan, Middle Eastern and Brazilian influences.

Thursday 8th August - Ben Bowden and Hannah Grace - Local talented guitar and electric violin duo.

Sunday 11th August - Our Atlantic Roots - Husband and wife duo fusing beautiful lyrics with tight harmonies.

Thursday 15th August - Jolly Roger - Fun and fiery local pirate punk band.

Sunday 18th August - Go Go Skank - Late summer evening party with high energy horn-fuelled 80s classics from 9pm.

Thursday 22nd August - Skata-Likes - fantastic local seven-piece ska and reggae band.

Monday 26th August - Black Velvet - Lively Irish music.

Thursday 29th August - Papa Do Swing - Local sing, rock and roll band, sure to get you up dancing!