par Sue Martin
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28 juillet 2024
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!