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Events for July 2010

Surfboat Racing in Watergate Bay ‐ July 10, 2010

Crews from the UK Surf Rowers League will compete at Watergate Bay in the third round of the Shyman & Shygirl Summer Surfboat Series, this weekend in Cornwall.The traditional oar‐powered surfboats will compete in a series of short, intense races which see crews first battle out through the incoming waves, then attempt to surf the breaking waves back to the beach. The first heats start at 10.30am, with the finals due to be completed by around 1pm. On the day each crew will compete in three qualifying races with a final for the top six boats, meaning there will be a guaranteed eight action packed races on the day.With strong results in previous rounds at Porthcawl, Wales and Saunton Sands near Croyde, Devon, current reigning series champions Porthtowan Bali Blues lead the men’s standings by 14 points. For the safety of spectators and participants, a 500 metre section of the water will be closed to the public during racing. A small section of the beach will also be closed as the crews start and finish their races on the sand. Surfers and other water users will still be able to use the rest of the beach. Check out www.watergatebay.co.uk/events for more info.

Mevagissey Feast Week - June 27 to July 4, 2010

In commemoration of the feast of St Peter (the patron saint of fishermen) the annual Mevagissey Feast Week is back. All are welcomed to take part in the myriad of activities which include a teddy bear picnic, a crab catching contest, live music, afternoon tea, raft races, an ABBA tribute band and much more. On the final day expect a carnival and a fantastic fireworks finale. Mevagissey is 23 miles southeast of Newquay.

Pirates Weekend at the Blue Reef Aquarium - July 3 to July 4, 2010

Newquay’s aquarium is offering an opportunity to experience all things pirate related in July. If you attend, expect to hear stories of the swashbuckling folk of yesteryear. You can even take part in sessions focused on the finer points of pirate flag making and design. Additionally expect classes that delve into the histories of actual pirates – even the local Cornish variety. Keeping in with the spirit of this historically nautical theme, the staff will be dressed in buccaneer costumes.

Romeo and Juliet at the Miracle Theatre - July 8, 2010

Lusty Glaze Beach is home to the wonderful Miracle Theatre which is showcasing one of Shakespeare’s beloved classics - Romeo and Juliet. The performance begins at 20.00 on July 8, 2010, you can grab tickets over the phone (+44 1637 872444) and they’re £12 a piece - so come on down to Lusty Glaze Beach and count the codpieces.

Newquay Surf 7 Rugby Tournament - July 17 to July 18, 2010

The Newquay Sports Centre is set to host the South West’s biggest rugby tournament in July! The 12 national teams will descent on the field for a rigorous competition and on the Saturday, local team the Cornish Pirates, will be taking on Plymouth Albion. All the winners and runners up at this event will be announced on Sunday July 18. There’ll be plenty of beer and food available to keep you well-fuelled as you cheer on your favourites. Game on!

Port Eliot Festival - July 23 to July 25, 2010

Due east from Newquay is Port Eliot and on the grounds of the Port Eliot Estate near Saint Germans, one of the UK’s most eclectic and bohemian festivals is all set to go ahead. This humorous festival attracts a wide variety of people and this year’s festival will include performances from Harper Simon (Paul Simon’s son), Alabama 3, Jarvis Cocker, and Chris Watson. Since this event is a three-day festival, tickets can be purchased for the whole duration of the event, or for single days.

- Tony Fröhlich