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May 2013
ilovelooe.co.uk ISSUE 6
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Events you shouldn’t miss in 2013
ROChE ROCK
“A verie high, steepe and craggie rocke”
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May is a wonderful month in Looe & south east Cornwall. Everything is bursting fourth, the trees are coming into leaf and the days are getting longer. It’s the best time to be in Looe... just before the summer rush! If you’re thinking of a short break then check out the accommodation listings at the back of the magazine, on iLoveLooe.co.uk and the App. You know you want to... Subscribe to the iMag Remember to check out www.ilovelooe.co.uk and subscribe to the iMag if you haven’t already. It contains unique articles not on the website, plus you’ll be first to know when a new issue is out.
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Welcome
Looking Back
Looe is OPEN!
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Looe 2013 Calendar
10 Who Are You?
12 Panorama
14 Have You Been To?
20 What’s On?
27 A Place To Stay
28 Need A Break?
30 For Sale
31 The Looe App
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Looking Back April 2013
Looe River at low tide
West Looe
The new Millpool Centre
Crowns at Carnglaze Caverns
Sunset over Kilminorth Woods 4
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Looe Island
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LOOE IS OPEN! Looe is open, just as lovely as always and contrary to mass media reports (Google, newspapers, radio and TV), Looe is not a disaster zone.
Coming to Looe?
If you use Google Maps on your smart phone, tablet or PC for planning your route into Looe, switch it off and print out my map which is available on www.ilovelooe.co.uk right now.
Local Businesses
If you’re a local business, help your customers out by sharing this map. You can either: 1. Link to http://www.ilovelooe.co.uk where we will have the latest updates. OR 2. Download the map and host it on your own website. Please link back to http://www.ilovelooe.co.uk and do not change the map. Updates to the map and new downloads will be made available when the road situation changes.
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Looe Calendar SOLD OUT Thank you to everyone who bought a copy this year. 2014 coming soon. More details about the calendars can be found here: www.iLoveLooe.co.uk
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WHO ARE YOU?
CORNWALL IS A MECCA FOR ARTISTIC, MUSICAL, CREATIVE
AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PEOPLE. LET’S FIRE OFF A FEW qUICk
qUESTIONS TO SEE WHAT MAkES THEM ‘TICk’!
Lisa Woollett
Lisa Woollett... follow up
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BELOW ARE THE PEOPLE WHO’VE BEEN kIND ENOUGH TO FEATURE ON THE WHO ARE YOU? PAGE SO FAR. CHECk OUT THEIR LINkS TO FIND OUT MORE AND STAY IN TOUCH.
January 2013
James Shead - Singer / Songwriter
facebook.com/jamessheadmusic • youtube.com/user/hanniban89 • twitter.com/james_shead89
February 2013
Chris Halls - Website & Graphic Designer
mindseyedesign.co.uk • ilovelooe.co.uk • facebook.com/ilovelooe
March 2013
DJ BenG - DJ & Radio Presenter ncbradio.co.uk • soundcloud.com/dj-beng • mixcloud.com/benholtam • twitter.com/benholtam
April/May 2013
Lisa Woollett - Photographer & Author photographsofthesea.com • photographsofthesea.com/book.html • photographsofthesea.com/books/sscbook.html
Tell us about your new book.
It’s my first book, published in association with the Eden Project. It’s called Sea and Shore Cornwall: common and curious findings. It’s a collection of photographs, discoveries and natural history that began to take shape about a year and half ago,
when I started researching the things I picked up along the shore. Most of what’s in the book was new to me, so the research was fascinating - and, as importantly, meant I could go to the beach and call it work.
Where will the book be available?
It should be in all bookshops in Cornwall. It is also in the places I sell photographs: locally that’s Trawlers in Looe, the Arts Foundation and Gina’s Art Studio in Polperro, and the Fowey River Gallery in Fowey; as well as Violet’s in Pelynt. It can also be bought directly from my website.
Exhibitions?
You can see a selection of prints and mounted collections from the book at the Eden Project.
The Sea and Shore exhibition has been extended until Tuesday 7th May, after the bank holiday.
Artists, musicians, craftspeople & entrepreneurs If you’d like to tell people about what you do and show what a creative place Cornwall is, please email me via the contact page on www.ilovelooe.co.uk
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A lovely day in Looe - April 2013.
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ROCHE
E ROCK
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HAVE YOU BEEN TO
Roche Rock?
THERE ARE SO MANY INTERESTING PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO NEAR LOOE, THAT I THOUGHT WE COULD VISIT A FEW OF THEM HERE IN THE MAGAzINE. I’LL SHOWCASE SOME OF THE MORE OBSCURE PLACES I kNOW, AS WELL AS THE MORE WELL kNOWN.
Site of Special Scientific Interest
In 1584 a chap called Norden wrote of Roche Rock:
Roche Rock sticks out of the ground. I know it’s a strange
“A veerie high, steepe and craggie rocke, upon the top wherof is placed a cell or hermitage, the walls wherof are
thing to say but that’s just what it does and it’s the first thing
partly wrowghte, and that with greate labour, out of the
that strikes you as you approach it. It’s not surrounded by
obdurate rock: It standeth upon the wylde Moares, farr from
other massive rock formations, it’s just there, all on its
common societie, fitteste for suche votaries...”
lonesome, sticking out of the surrounding heathland with the remains of a hermitage on the top! It’s a very unusual place and to be honest, quite eerie!
John Betjeman compared the rock to a huge molar!
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Apart from its unusual nature, Roche
250 years. It’s now protected as an
Rock is special for many reasons, namely
Ancient Monument.
the rock’s geology, surrounding location and history. The rock isn’t made of
I went on a sunny day in spring but I
granite but of two minerals: grey quartz
would think if you went late in the
and black tourmaline. This makes it
evening on a wet, windy and misty day
extraordinarily tough and probably why
it might be quite spooky. They say when
it still stands today.
the wind howls you can hear the giant Tregantle howling around the rock!
The area around the rock is heathland so quite scrubby with heather, gorse bushes and plenty of wildlife. Compared to the surrounding countryside, it’s a positive oasis of life.
Opening times and fees All year and free.
How to get here
This would take too long to describe but The ruin on top of Roche Rock was
Google Maps say it’s 26.3 miles and
dedicated to St Michael in 1409. It has
takes 40 minutes from Looe.
two storeys, a chapel above with room below and has been a ruin for over 250 years. If you go and see it you’ll be
Google map co-ordinates Roche Rock: 50.401905,-4.828244
amazed how strong and tough it looks and I’m sure it’ll still be there in another
Let me know if you go.
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Oystercatchers on East L
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Looe beach
with a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs. You will amoungst the rocks around the shoreline. Useful link: RSPB 19
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WHAT’S ON? GET READY FOR AN EVENT PACkED 2013 IN AND AROUND SOUTH EAST CORNWALL. MOST EVENTS ARE IN LOOE OR
WITHIN AN HOUR OF LOOE AND EASILY ACCESSED BY CAR. IF YOU’RE RUNNING A MAJOR EVENT & WOULD LIKE IT INCLUDED HERE, PLEASE SEND DETAILS AND A PHOTO.
Cornwall Spring Flower Show 6th – 7th April This colourful and fragrant bonanza of blooms is the perfect way to welcome spring.
IL T N U R OVE T YEAR NEX
Held at Boconnoc, near Lostwithiel, the show will be opened by Roy Lancaster, horticulturalist and broadcaster.
This very popular event regularly sees 10,000 visitors annually and it's not difficult to see why. With over 100 growers and exhibitors showcasing their products, there are also stunning show gardens to delight in, plus classes and workshops. For those with horticultural problems, the BBC Cornwall Gardenline Team will be present to give tips and advice. For all gardeners, this is one event not to miss.
West Looe May Fayre 4th May Initiated by Edwina Hannaford in 2010, the West Looe May Fayre was originally a concept to promote West Looe's shops and businesses, plus as a way of fundraising for organisations and local groups. Since then, this colourful and well supported event has grown into an important part of the Looe calendar. Locals and visitors flock to see the procession, Maypole dancing and entertainment. For 2013, the West Looe May Fayre has gone one step further with the Pirates of St Piran. This 'motley crew' will entertain with mock sword fights, singing shanties and re-enacting history. This is a marvellous and well supported event which takes a lot of planning and organising. So please support Looe and we'll see you there.
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Festival by the Sea
It's back! The bi-annual Looe Lugger
Looe BioBlitz 2013
1st – 2nd June
Regatta sails back into port. This
Another weekend of over indulging in
celebration of maritime history
If you love being outdoors and have an
extremely tasty, locally produced food
welcomes the traditional, century old,
interest in coastal environment, the
and drink, dunkings, capsizings, flour
fishing boats for six races over two days.
Looe BioBlitz will have you pulling your
throwing, egg chucking and soakings; we love it.
Witness 50 boats, restored to their
23rd – 24th June
wellies on. This 24-hour marine and
former glory, some of which sail from
coastal survey aims to identify as many
France for the weekend, compete for
species as possible, raising awareness of
another year with Grazing on the quay
prizes and kudos. It is a magnificent
our shorelines.
and the aquatic mayhem that can only
spectacle for all to enjoy.
The Festival by the Sea returns for
be the Looe Raft Race.
Attended by over 300 people in 2012, 1,000 species were recorded
Looe Lugger Regatta
Polperro Music and Arts Festival
14th – 16th June
15th – 23rd June
survey will cover local habitats including
This wonderful festival hosts a multitude
Looe Island. Let's see what we can find!
of events and activities over nine fun packed days. Revived in 1996, the Polperro Festival dates back centuries to celebrate the coming of summer. It's a great event with live music, comedy night, craft fair, amazing village carnival, the solstice bonfire lighting and unique to Polperro, a sham mayor election ceremony which has to be seen. Don't miss this week of fun in Polperro.
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which is unbelievable. Run by the Marine Biological Association, the
Looe Festival of Food & Drink 29th – 30th June This fantastic weekend is for food and drink lovers everywhere. If you appreciate there’s more to life than fast food and cheap fizzy drinks, then make sure you head into Looe for the festival. In its second year, the Looe Festival of Food & Drink is all about showcasing the incredibly diverse range of food and drink produced, cooked, caught and reared, right here in Cornwall. All festival goers are invited to sample Cornish teas, coffee, wines, jams, chutneys, seafood and much more. There will be demonstrations by leading chefs, hot and cold food to feast on and recipes to try at home. All this and more in a larger marquee than last year, making visiting easier, especially for wheelchair users. Try the lobster from Nippers Shellfish in Looe. Trust me, it’s amazing.
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Boconnoc Steam Fair
There will be several prize categories,
for. Details of the 2013 rally are still to
19th – 21st July
from Youth Sailors to Lady Crew, giving
be verified but if it's anything like 2012,
For steam enthusiasts this has to be one
everybody something to aim at.
it's going to be a hot one!
of Cornwall's premier steam rallies. Hosted by the Boconnoc Estate, it's a great fun day out for all the family.
Boconnoc Motorsport Carnival
The 2012 Morval Vintage Rally hosted live music, vintage vehicles, traction engines, military vehicles,
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miniature steam and train rides, clay
vintage traction engine, whilst you
The 2012 Boconnoc Motorsport Carnival
pigeon shooting, trade stands, falconry
watch the fun and frolics at the Family
was a huge success, featuring World
display, working dogs, craft tent and the
Fun Dog Show or drool over the sleek
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all important face painting!
lines of a classic car.
Special Stages are set in the gounds of
Let dad get hot and steamy over a
Refreshments, shopping, crafts,
Boconnoc Estate, testing drivers with
lawn mower racing, vintage tractors,
chicanes, long straights, sweeping
and helicopter pleasure flights too!!
bends and hairpins.
Fireballs National Sailing Championships 27th July – 2nd August Looe Sailing Club in East Looe, is host to the 2013 Uk National Championships, with two races per day over the event. Races will be an hour duration with courses triangular or sausage in shape.
Not just for petrol heads, there are
South East Cornwall Walking Festival 14th – 21st September Walking is a great way to stay in shape
trade stands and exhibitors to view plus
and I can't think of anywhere better
catering facilities. Boconnoc is also great
than the beautiful rolling Cornish
for photographers - bring your camera!
countryside to do it.
Morval Vintage Rally
Walk lengths and start points vary but all take in the beautiful villages and
24th – 26th August (TBC)
hamlets of Cornwall, plus Bodmin Moor
The Morval Vintage Rally is what the
and the Tamar Valley. Many of the walks
August Bank Holiday weekend is really
start or go through Looe.
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Also in 2012, the Looe Music Festival attained charity
27th – 29th September
status. Profits from the Festival are used for local community
Looe rocks! Literally! The Looe Music Festival returns for its 3rd
workshops furthering new talent, and the next Looe Music
year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Over
Festival. How praise worthy is that?
three days in September, the town of Looe will host more than
Last year's festival was a massive sellout and 2013 will be
60 bands playing everything from 40s swing to hip-hop.
no different. Book your tickets now to be part of this widely
In 2012, a crowd of 5,000 loved performances by The
talked about festival – it's going to be HUGE!
Stranglers, Showaddywaddy, The Skints and Levellers, to name
Photos from past festivals are on www.ilovelooe.co.uk
just a few. It was great to see families in amongst the masses and with its party atmosphere, it really is a stomping long
Please check times and dates before making a journey.
weekend for everyone.
Looe tIC offer a fast and friendly service - 01503 262072
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WHY GO FURTHER?
Holidays in Looe
SHORT BREAKS - ROMANTIC ESCAPES - FAMILY HOLIDAYS
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A PLACE TO STAY SOUTH EAST CORNWALL HAS SO MANY INTERESTING PLACES TO STAY, RANGING FROM BOUTIqUE B&Bs TO SUMPTUOUS HOTELS AND COUNTRY HOUSES. WHY NOT TRY
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The Rivercroft Hotel & Apartments
The Rivercroft is situated in East Looe and within easy walking distance of Looe town centre, beach, restaurants, cafés and shopping area. If you're looking for affordable quality, read this, then visit their website for more details. Over the years, Looe has become one of east Cornwall's and the Uk's best loved long and short stay holiday destinations.
Visitors enjoy a huge range of beautiful sandy beaches, quality restaurants, cafés, bars and
numerous attractions to suit all the family.
Accommodation in Looe is plentiful, ranging from B&Bs to luxurious hotels but if you're
looking for affordable quality, then take a look at The Rivercroft Hotel and Apartments.
With its choice of hotel rooms and apartments, The Rivercoft caters for everyone making it
perfect for that romantic weekend away or full-on family holiday.
Staying at The Rivercroft Hotel
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They are designed with a double bedroom,
bathroom with bath and shower, kitchenette
and living room with sofa bed.
Each apartment also comes complete with TV,
DVD, full CH, welcome tray, security safe and
as an added bonus, daily maid service.
All ensuite hotel bedrooms have a fresh,
Eating at The Rivercroft Hotel
standard. Breakfast is included with all dietary
prepares a delicious range of seafood, meat,
relaxing feel and are furnished to a very high requirements catered for.
There is a choice of family rooms, doubles and twins, even a single, ideal for business people or individuals visiting family or friends.
Every bedroom is equipped with TV, wireless internet, clock radio, trouser press, hairdryer
Atmospheric and chic, the Croft restaurant
vegetarian and Mediterranean dishes. The
Lounge Bar is the place for a snack or bar meal
and to sample the delicious local beers.
Contact details
The Rivercroft Hotel and Apartments
Station Road, East Looe
and beverage making facilities.
Cornwall PL13 1HL
The Rivercroft Apartments
Telephone: 01503 262251
comfortable with a home from home feel.
www.rivercrofthotel.co.uk
The apartments are fully equipped and very
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4 Harbourside Apartment
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The Old Bridge House
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Pendower Guest House Telephone: 01503 263711
The Old Malt House B&B Telephone: 01503 264976
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Shopping Lovely Lane Interiors Telephone: 01503 265556
The Old Mill Gift Centre Telephone: 01503 262104
Purely Cornish
Hotels & Country Houses
Telephone: 01503 262680
Barclay House
The Guildhall Market
Fieldhead Hotel
Ginger in Looe
Telephone: 01503 262929
Telephone: 01503 262255
Telephone: 01503 262689
Telephone: 01503 265065
Eat & Drink
Hannafore Point Hotel Telephone: 01503 263273
Larsson’s Coffee House
Polraen Country House
Telephone: 01503 265368
Telephone: 01503 263956
The Jubilee Inn
Rivercroft Hotel & Apartments
Telephone: 01503 220312
Telephone: 01503 262251
The Smugglers Cott
Accommodation
Telephone: 01503 262397
Cornish Collection Ltd
Zute Bar
Looe Tourist Information Centre
Palfrey’s Bakery
Telephone: 01503 262736
Telephone: 01503 265135
Telephone: 01503 262072
Telephone: 01503 262945
The Plough at Duloe Telephone: 01503 262556
Trawlers On The Quay Telephone: 01503 263593
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THE LOOE APP DID YOU kNOW THERE’S AN APP FOR LOOE?
IT’S CALLED THE ‘ILOVELOOE’ APP AND IS AVAILABLE AS A FREE DOWNLOAD FOR IPHONES
AND ANDROID PHONES. IF YOU HAVE A SMART PHONE, WHY NOT GET YOUR COPY TODAY?
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I am enjoying this app enormously. It is a great place to visit for locals and visitors alike. Whether you are looking for a place to stay, choose from all the fab local restaurants, share local knowledge or promote local business. There are some superb photos showcasing all the events and hotspots of Looe.
Amazing app for Looe
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This app is amazing if you live in Looe or if you’re traveling through. It can keep you up to date with the latest info. Most business in Looe are on it with all there contact details!
Impressive app
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A common problem with most apps & local sites like this is that they only cover businesses that sponsor them. This Looe app doesn’t rely on that, and really is comprehensive - from my limited knowledge of Looe, all the pubs & shops are included! Really useful guide, recommended.
How to download your copy of the Looe App
Brilliant and free
Just scan the appropriate qR code below or visit Apple via
A fantastic app that not only helps you plan your trip to Looe but also
iTunes or Google Play and search for ‘iLoveLooe’.
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Great app for beautiful resort
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We travel to our 2nd home in Looe 5 or 6 times a year & although I know the area pretty well, this app is up to date with restaurants, shops, what’s on and tide time tables. Great app to have on the move when out and about. Can thoroughly recommend it.
thank you to everyone who left these wonderful reviews of the app.
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