Entertainment
Horn and Hare Fundraiser
Free to attend, this will be an evening of musical theatre songs performed by new musical theatre company 'Horn and Hare' plus an auction and a raffle with some great prizes. At the Burrell Theatre on the 19th April starting at 7pm, this is a chance to talk to and support the first theatre company of it's kind in Cornwall. Please 'like' us on facebook to be kept up to date with all of the goings on and information about our upcoming musical. Or email hornandhare@gmail.com for more information. Hope to see you all on the 19th April!
Santa's Grotto at the Esplanade Hotel
Come and meet Santa in his Grotto at the Esplanade Hotel on Sunday 9th December 2012 between 12noon and 3pm. There will be presents for the young ones, face painting, girls pamper party, arts and crafts table, kids ice cream factory and use of the extensive indoor and outdoor play areas. Feeling hungry? Why not enjoy Sunday Lunch during your visit? Bookings must be made in advance by calling 01637 873333
Event: Santa's Grotto
Date: Sunday 9th December 2012
Venue: Esplanade Hotel, Esplanade Road, Newquay
Time: 12 noon to 3pm
To book call: 01637 873333
Santa's Grotto at Trenance Cottages
Santa arrives near Trenance Cottages at 10am to be greeted by children before he is carried by sleigh into Trenance Cottages. His Grotto will then be open for business from 10am until 4pm Saturday & Sunday. There is a small charge per child which includes a gift. Refreshments will be available with a Treasure Trail in the gardens. Face painting and a workshop for children to make christmas novelties all add to the fun. All welcome.
Venue: Trenance Cottages, Newquay
Date: Sat 1st & Sun 2nd December 2012
Time: 11am to 4pm
Zapcat Powerboat Grand Prix at Fistral Beach
Fistral Beach is the place to be on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th September to see the Finale of the Zapcat Championship. Racing takes place to decide the Winner of the Championship with a Presentation Evening and Awards Ceremony at Fistral Blu on the Saturday evening. This spectacular event is free to watch and always provides thrills and spills to excite and delight.
Venue: Fistral Beach
Dates: Friday 28th & Saturday 29th September 2012
Website: Zapcat Racing
Email: secretary@zapcat-racing.com
Polo on the Beach, Watergate Bay
Polo on the Beach is a free exhibition polo match held in a unique location: On
the beach at Watergate Bay. If the past four years are anything to go by, Tuesday 11th September 2011, between 3pm and 9pm, will be a don't miss, double-underline date in the diary. Two teams, with players drawn from the ranks of professional polo teams, will put on a spectacular exhibition of arena style polo. The match is fast-paced and exciting, and with unrestricted access to the beach spectators are able to watch the action at close hand.
Newquay Lifeboat Day 2012
A celebration of the work of the RNLI with demonstrations, rescues, a chance to board the boats and meet the RNLI volunteers. Great day for the family.
Venue: Newquay Harbour
Date: Sunday 12th August 2012
Click here for the Newquay RNLI website
Relentless Boardmasters 2012
The Relentless Boardmasters is run across two locations, Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay.
Fistral Beach is home to the surf, skate, BMX and many others activities between 10am and 7pm each day. On Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings the Fistral Beach Bar re-opens at 7:30pm with live music till midnight. These gigs are the only ticketed events at Fistral Beach.
Venue - Fistral Beach & Watergate Bay (Fri & Sat Nights)
Dates - 8th - 12th August 2012
Website - Relentless Boardmasters
Safari Night at Newquay Zoo
Are you a born survivor?
Learn handy skills for safari survival at Safari Night! Take a tour around Newquay Zoo and complete survival challenges on your way. Build your own shelter, help identify animal tracks and have a go at camouflage painting. Have a go at the assault course and take the bush tucker trial - if you dare. You and your team could win a prize for best survivors, or win a prize for being the team least likely to survive!
Topless Charity Tour 2012
Starting from 10am at Hendra Holiday Park, near Newquay, TR8 4NY the Topless Charity Tour 2012 would like to invite owners of convertible vehicles, of all kinds, to take part in a fun road trip to Lands End whilst raising money for the Clic Sargent Cancer Charity in memory of Harriet Cole from Newquay. Everyone is welcome on Sunday 17th June 2012 to join this pleasurable journey through the Cornish countryside. An OPEN TOP BUS will be joining the tour this year so even more people can enjoy the beautiful views and the wind in their hair!
Event: Topless Charity Tour 2012
Miniworld Riviera Run 2012
For those of you that have never been down to Newquay before, the Miniworld Riviera Run is a 2 day Mini festival held at Trevelgue Holiday Park complete with organized cruise, specialized mini events, a Show ‘n' Shine, a festival village, an indoor swimming pool and a week of live entertainment in our on-site bars.
The event attracts around 1000 cars and over 2000 people. Special attractions have included the talents of International Strongman John Evans who is famous amongst other things for balancing a Mini on his head!
