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The National Trust
Events for 2005 in West Penwith
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| July |
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Sunday 10th
2pm to 4pm
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Cairns and Corn Marigolds. Discover the archaeology and
natural history of Boscregan Farm with Paul Bonnington and Lindsey
Butterfield. Meet at St. Just airfield. F D £2
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Friday 15th
8pm |
Mike Chapman. The acclaimed folk musician returns to his
roots at the Count House Workshop. w T £7 on the door.
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| August |
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Sunday 7th
2pm to 4pm
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From Botallack to Kenidjack. Explore the mining coast with
Paul Bonnington and Adam Sharpe. Meet at the Count House, Botallack.
F D £2
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Sunday 7th
12.30pm
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Rockpool Search. Explore Porthledden's rock pools with Lindsey
Butterfield. Meet at Cape Cornwall car park. Buckets and nets provided.
F £2
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Sunday 21st
12 noon
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Rockpool Search. Another chance to explore Porthledden with
Lindsey Butterfield. Meet at Cape Cornwall car park. F £2
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| September |
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Sunday 4th
12 noon to 5pm |
Botallack Steam Fair. Traction
engines, fun and games, stalls, tea and cakes and much more. Something
for everyone! Adults £1.50, Children 50p. F w T D
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Sunday 18th
11am to 2pm |
Adult Foreshore foray. Nigel
Haward leads a walk along the foreshore at Porthledden to look at
rockpool life and geology. Meet at Cape Cornwall car park. F
£2
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| October |
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1st to 8th
10am to 4pm
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A photographic exhibition.
Alistair Common at the Count House Workshop, Botallack w T F
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| 1st to 8th |
SeaBritain Week. See below
for events run by the National Trust
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| November |
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Thursday 17th
8pm |
Pendeen Consols. John Potter's
new mining film at The Count House Workshop, Botallack. F T
£1 |
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| SeaBritain |
1st
to 8th October : |
Booking essential
on 01736 788669 |
Daily
9.30 to 11.30am |
Drive the engine!
A unique chance to drive the Levant whim. Limited places.
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Daily
10.30 to 2.30pm |
Levant guided walks
with David Langsworthy. £6 includes lunch. D F
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Saturday 1st
10am to 4pm |
Search the pools and make sea creatures
with Lindsey Butterfield and Ali Law. For accompanied 8-12 year olds. £6
T F
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Sunday 2nd
10am |
Zennor's ancient past.
Explore the prehistoric archaeology of the parish with Paul Bonnington and
Pip Morse. £3. D F
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Monday 3rd
7pm |
The Cornish engine today.
Ken Brown talks on the power that made mining possible. £7 including
pasty and punch. F
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Wednesday 5th
2pm |
Earth Mysteries and Archaeology
Guided walk with Cheryl Straffon and Paul Bonnington. £3. D F
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Wednesday 5th
10am to 4pm |
Levant in watercolour.
Lindsey Bremmell leads an artist's workshop for all ages. £15 including
materials and lunch. Children £7.50. F
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Friday 7th
7pm |
Challenges in conservation.
Jon Brookes explores this important subject at The Count House Workshop.
Discussion continues at The Queens Arms. £3 F
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Saturday 8th
2pm |
Explore Botallack.
A clifftop guided walk with Jon Brookes and Nigel Haward followed by tea
at the Queen's Arms. £3. D F
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There is only limited parking at some of the venues
for these events. Please walk, cycle or use public transport wherever
possible.
All proceeds from these events go towards the maintenance
of Mayon Lookout, the National Trust's information point on the Coast
Path between Sennen and Land's End.
Key to symbols
K booking essential
D dogs on leads only
F suitable for families
w disabled access
T toilets available
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