Get the lowdown on events in Newquay taking place throughout July 2010
| 01 Apr - 01 Jul | Save our Seas Poster CompetitionAs part of our ongoing commitment to environmental awareness, Blue Reef is running a competition in association with local and national conservation groups to highlight the environmental issues facing our marine world. We want children to help us on our campaign and design a poster using persuasive writing to voice their own concerns about the marine environment. Entries open at the beginning of April 2010 and the closing date is 1st July 2010. |
| 01 May - 18 Sep | Plant Hunters TrailFollow in the footsteps of legendary plant hunter Edwardiana Jones (and his sister Victoriana) as you uncover real life stories of daring adventure in search of plants! Learn about Cornish explorers, wartime secret agents, and the extraordinary stories behind the exotic plants in the zoo gardens on this family–friendly activity trail. You'll want to go home and 'grow your own' wildlife garden afterwards! |
| 01 Jun - 28 Jul | Lane Theatre's 'Trap for a Lonely Man'A thriller by Robert Thomas, directed by Peter Choat at the Lane Theatre in Newquay. Performances every Tuesday and Wednesday until 28th July 2010. For advance bookings and further information please telephone 01637 876945. Group bookings and coach parties are welcome. Special deals available - please enquire for details. Ample free parking. |
| 03 Jul - 05 Jul | Quiksilver King of the Groms 2010Quiksilver King of the Groms surfing competition held over 2 days on Fistral Beach in Newquay. |
| 03 Jul - 04 Jul | Pirates WeekendSwashbuckling fun for younger visitors – discover all about pirates, privateers and buccaneers. There's storytelling sessions, workshops, flag designing classes and even special talks about some real life pirates. Staff will be in full piratical costume to really help visitors get into the mood. |
| 04 Jul | Newquay Carnival 2010Newquay Carnival 2010 will take place on Sunday, July 4. This year sees the return of the 'American' theme. The carnival starts at Tregunnel Car Park at 7pm. The Carnival will parade trough the centre of Newquay, finishing at Chester Road Market. All are welcome. For more information contact Bob Morgan on 07976 301803. |
| 04 Jul | Beach Ball Bounces BackVisit Lusty Glaze on 'Independence Day' for an exciting beach festival featuring an entertaining surf contest, live music, beach games, beach barbecue and endless fun. Not to be missed... put the date in your diary! |
| 08 Jul | Romeo & Juliet at Lusty Glaze NewquayLusty Glaze Beach Newquay is the stunning venue for Miracle Theatre to perform Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet on 8th July 2010. Tickets available from Hall for Cornwall. Adults: £12.00 Children: £6.00. Call 01872 262466. |
| 17 Jul - 18 Jul | Newquay Surf 7's Rugby Festival 2010On 17-18th July 2010, Newquay will see a festival of rugby to rival any in Europe. The South West's biggest rugby event is returning for its third year and 2010 will be even better! The Men's Invitation will be even more intense as the top 7s teams in the country return to battle local boys the Cornish Pirates and Plymouth Albion for the title. The extended Men's open and revamped President's Cup will ensure quality Men's rugby throughout the weekend. Please note there will be no parking at the Sports Centre for the period of the event, Competitors park at Newquay Tretherras School, Spectators please follow signs and park at Waterworld / Newquay Zoo. |
| 25 Jul - 22 Aug | Wild BreakfastWild Breakfast at Newquay Zoo - Ticket only event July 25, August 8th, August 22nd |
| 31 Jul | Big BreakfastThe yummy fry–up is back! Also stalls and other refreshments, all in aid of Trenance Cottages, Newquay. |