Falmouth week 2017 programme 4th-13th August

4th – 13th August 2017

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Official Programme falmouthweek.co.uk

Welcome to Falmouth Week 2017 Falmouth Week is a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. With its origins in a local sailing regatta dating back at least as far as 1837 the week has evolved into not only a major sailing competition in the South West but also an opportunity for sailors and landlubbers to enjoy the many daytime and evening attractions in the town.

Key dates All Week Falmouth Week on The Moor (see page 4)

All Week Falmouth Week Regatta Racing (see page 9)

All Week Regatta Village (regatta participants and family) (see page 8)

Friday 4th August Pink Wig Event (see page 3)

Saturday 5th August Listen to Cornwall’s Number 1 More Music Station for information about Falmouth Week. www.piratefm.co.uk

Falmouth Marching Carnival (see page 5)

Sunday 6th August Imelda May (see page 11)

Wednesday 9th August Ancasta Champagne Race Day (see page 9)

Wednesday 9th August Family Fun Day including Red Arrows Display (see pages 12 & 13)

Wednesday 9th August Funk & Soul Night ft Craig Charles (see page 11)

Friday 11th August The University of Exeter Science in The Square (see page 15)

Friday 11th August Epic 80s v 90s Extravaganza (see page 14)

Dates for Falmouth Week 2018 Fri 10th – Sun 19th August www.falmouthweek.co.uk 2

Friday 11th August Falmouth Week Fireworks (see page 14)

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The Moor 5th-12th August

Falmouth Week on The Moor

The Moor plays host to a variety of activities and entertainment during the week, including live music, children’s craft, fairground rides and markets. The Moor will be transformed with outside seating and a bar, so you can sit back, relax in a deck chair and soak up the sunshine.

8th, 9th, 11th August

Workshops on The Moor lead by Falmouth Art Gallery 11-3pm Come and join us for fun arts and crafts in the gazebo on The Moor!

Creation Station Workshops 5th, 6th, 7th, 10th and 12th August The multi-award winning Creation Station will be running a series of family friendly workshops on The Moor throughout the week. Unleash the wonder within, through fun arts and crafts including the highly-anticipated Willow Fish Workshop and the Great Mouse Regatta!

10am-1pm For more information please visit: www.facebook.com/creationstationcornwall

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Red Arrows Simulator The Moor Enjoy the thrills of the Red Arrows display team with the experience of the simulator. ÂŁ4 per ride

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We would like to wish all those competing the very best of luck and hope everyone in the town enjoys a successful and fun filled week.

For any property related advice whether buying, selling or renting please contact us, we’d love to hear from you.

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2017 Title Sponsors Thanks to our sailing title sponsors, Nellys Cornwall (sponsors of the Carrick Fleet) and The Greenbank Hotel (sponsors of the Bay Fleet).

Regatta Village 2017 sees the introduction of the Falmouth Week Regatta Village. Located on Greenbank Gardens with its enviable views over the harbour, the marquee will host various events over the course of the week while providing a hub for sailing activities. Kindly sponsored by The Greenbank Hotel.

Opening hours 11am-4pm, 7pm-11pm With BBQ food available 11am-3pm, 7pm-10pm

Reach out and touch the sea...

Perched on the water’s edge in Falmouth, The Greenbank Hotel’s unique setting, inviting rooms and welcoming staff are ready and waiting to make your visit unforgettable.

Moor up on our private pontoons, sink a few brews in our quayside pub, then dive into award-winning food. This is the Cornish lifestyle at its best. Overnight moorings available

so jump on board and seas the day.

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Regatta Schedule Saturday 5th Regatta Village 7.30pm Skippers briefing and regatta week launch party, skippers briefing and chairman’s welcome. Barbeque starts at 8pm, all crews and family welcome.

Sunday 6th Helford River Sailing Club From 7pm

Thursday 10th Royal Cornwall Yacht Club Teas at 4:30pm, prize giving at 6pm.

Teas at 4.30pm, prize giving at 6pm Carrick Fleet prize giving at RCYC.

Friday 11th St Mawes Sailing Club

Monday 7 Mylor Sailing Club

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Teas at 4.30pm, prize giving at 6pm.

Teas at 4:30pm, prize giving at 6pm.

Regatta Village From 7pm

Tuesday 8th Restronguet Sailing Club

Come and enjoy local ales, BBQ and fireworks amongst your crew.

Teas at 4.30pm, prize giving at 6pm.

Regatta Village From 7pm Sea Shanty evening with beer festival celebrating traditional local ales.

Wednesday 9th Regatta Village From 2pm Ancasta Champagne Race Day – sponsored

by Ancasta Yacht Brokers. Ancasta Brokers are professional and experienced and ensure your total protection throughout the buying and selling process and are proud sponsors of Falmouth Regatta Week’s historic Champagne Race.

Saturday 12th Flushing Sailing Club 6pm Teas at 4.30pm, prize giving at 6pm. Overall week’s prize giving at 7pm.

Regatta Village From 8pm Falmouth Week closing party.

Pennants of the seven sailing clubs involved with Falmouth Week.

Cream Tea Garden Party on the lawn Prize Giving at 8:30pm at Regatta Village after Red Arrows, BBQ, Rum and Cocktail bar.

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Family Fun Day Wednesday 9th August

Red Arrows Falmouth Bay Display time 6.15pm You can join Red 10 on Cliff Road for a full run through of aerial manoeuvres, or grab one of many great vantage points along the seafront to enjoy the fantastic show over the bay. Stay up to date with our latest news and information by following Falmouth Week on Facebook and on Twitter @FalmouthWeek.

falmouthtowncouncil.co.uk

falmouth.ac.uk

pendennis.com

falriver.co.uk

Sponsored by:

falmouth.co.uk

royalduchy.co.uk

harbourlights.co.uk

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Action Sports Tour Church Street Car Park Times: 1pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4.30pm World famous action sports tour will be joining us on Church Street Car Park for a full day of displays and have a go taster sessions.

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RNLI on The Quay Custom House Quay Noon until late Day of FREE fun, music and entertainment on the Quay. Donations to the RNLI kindly accepted. Come down to Custom House Quay to find children’s fairground rides, fun activities, exhibition vehicles and more!

Red 10 Squadron Leader Mike Ling

Big Wheel Prince of Wales Pier

Throughout th e Week

Dragon Boat Racing

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Falmouth Harb

our www.dragonb oatevents.com call 07718393 087 for info

Travel Information for Wednesday 9th August 2017 Falmouth will be busy, and car parking is limited. We are encouraging you to leave your car at home and walk, car share or use the train, bus or extended St. Mawes Ferry Service if you can.

Falmouth Road Closures & Parking Roads in Falmouth’s town centre will be pedestrianised on Wed 9th August from 11am to 11pm. Church Street Car Park and Custom House Quay Car Park will be closed all day.

Other Car Parks open as usual.

During the Red Arrows Display the seafront will be closed.

Parking at Ships & Castles / The Hornworks Open from 12 noon, Wednesday 9th August. Cars only ÂŁ3.

Access from Ships & Castles car park. www.falmouthweek.co.uk

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Town Shuttle Bus

Flushing

366 Townlink operates 8.59am and finishes 5pm, last journey from The Moor at 4.40pm. 367 Shorelink operates 9.40am and finishes 4.20pm last journey from The Moor 3.40pm.

Access for residents only.

No parking facilities for visitors.

St Mawes Ferry dditional evening service A from Falmouth Prince of Wales Pier at 8.15pm, from St Mawes 8.45pm.

Bus & Trains

Craft and ship movements during the aerobatic display will be restricted and a Port Notice to Mariners will be issued.

For travel information please listen to updates on Pirate FM and BBC Radio Cornwall. www.falmouth.co.uk/travelresources

Services will follow their usual timetables. Great Western Rail now operates a later service on the Maritime Line. The last train from Falmouth Town station is at 11.14pm.

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Fireworks Spectacular

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Friday 11th August

The Epic 80s v 90s EXTRAVAGANZA (over 18 only) Events Square Doors open 7.30pm Falmouth Week proudly presents this renowned ultimate party night with live performance, plus 80s/90s dance DJ. In 2017 for the first time ever at 80’s v 90’s we are ‘dipping our toe’ in the 00’s with internationally renowned boyband BLUE as our headlining act.

Dress code: 80s/90s/00s icons, neon-power, wear a smile!! Age restrictions: over 18s only.

See pages 10 and 11 for more information.

Falmouth Week Fireworks Falmouth Harbour 10pm Watch the fireworks illuminate the inner harbour and the stunning backdrop that Falmouth has to offer. Display delayed until Saturday if the weather is poor.

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science in the square 12 – 4pm FRIDAY 11 AUGUST EVENTS SQUARE, FALMOUTH

Interactive sessions with scientists from the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus Challenge our experts with your questions!

• 12:30 WHY DO ANIMALS HAVE FRIENDS? Dr Kelly Moyes spent many years studying social animals in the field and will be asking why animals rely on friends to survive.

• 13:30 WHY DO ANIMALS HAVE WEAPONS? Professor Dave Hosken is an expert in animal weaponry. He will be asking why animals from triceratops to termites develop teeth, claws, stings and horns that allow them to become deadly fighters.

• 14:30 WHY BURN FOSSIL FUELS? Dr Kev Hughes is a lecturer in renewable energy. He will be talking about how we can use the power of the wind, sun and waves as an alternative to using fossil fuels.

• 15:30 WHY DO SEA TURTLES CROSS OCEANS? Professor Annette Broderick is a marine conservation scientist, with a particular interest in turtles. She uses satellites to track their movements across the planet to understand more about how they live their lives.

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We also want to thank the sponsors, supporters and contributors of Falmouth Week 2017

falmouthtowncouncil.co.uk

falmouth.co.uk

pofsa.co.uk

ap-group.co.uk

falmouthport.co.uk

freemanswharf.com

mylor.com/marine-team

piratefm.co.uk

falmouthhaven.co.uk

exeter.ac.uk/cornwall

southwestbarsandevents.co.uk

sharpsbrewery.co.uk

hayesparsons.co.uk

cornwallmarine.com

falmouthfestivals.co.uk

thecornishbakery.com

rnli.org

greenbank-hotel.co.uk

dragonboatevents.com

dalescornwall.co.uk

ancasta.com

cornishhorizons.co.uk

hardingwakefield.com

visitfalmouth.com

holidaycottages.co.uk

stayincornwall.co.uk

nellyscornwall.co.uk

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General Information Regatta Information

Thank you!

Race Office 01326 211555 or email: raceoffice@falmouthweek.co.uk

The organisers of Falmouth Week would like to thank numerous volunteers that have supported the event.

Tickets for Events Square

This program was designed and produced with kind support from Eight Wire. www.eightwire.uk

Box office open on Events Square from 16th July and throughout Falmouth Week.

Box Office line: 07770 992 049 www.southwestbarsandevents.co.uk/ falmouth-week

Branding and front cover design by

All tickets for events on Events Square are available online at www.seetickets.com

Changing Brands.

Town Management Office Information correct at time of going to print, activities are subject to change without prior notice.

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