Sea Britain Falmouth 2005

Did you know that the news of Nelson's death first came to Falmouth?

200 years ago, in 1805, Lt Lapenotiere delivered the news of Nelson's death and the victory of the Battle of Trafalgar to Falmouth before making his way to London. Falmouth is enormously proud of this incredible historic moment and we're going to celebrate our relationship with the sea, our coastline and maritime history throughout 2005.

For full details see www.seabritain2005.com, www.carrick.gov.uk, or Falmouth Tourist Information Centre 01326 312300.

As Falmouth already boasts a number of high profile annual maritime events and was the first to learn of the victory at Trafalgar and Nelson's demise, there is nowhere better to celebrate the country's nautical heritage.

Races and regattas, festivals and fun, concerts and children's activities, events and exhibitions will all combine for a memorable maritime experience.

Highlights include:

New Trafalgar Dispatch re-enactment

News of Nelson's death arrives in Falmouth - 4 August The main event -the symbolic recreation of the voyage in 1805 by Lt Lapenotiere in the HMS Schooner 'Pickle' and his subsequent historic journey by post-chaise through Cornwall, Devon and on to London to deliver the dispatch containing news of the victory of the battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's death. Tall ships, horse and carriage, Royal Marine bands and VIPs make this a memorable event not to be missed.

Tel: 01637 853428

13 May to 26 June

Cruel Sea exhibition

National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC)
A touring film installation exploring memories of Merchant Navy veterans.

Tel: 01326 313388
www.nmmc.co.uk
www.age-exchange.org.uk

18 May

HMS Pinafore in Concert Format with Kenwyn Barton
Falmouth Methodist Church
01326 211549

27 to 28 May
Falmouth Park & Float Launch
Use public transport and Falmouth's ferries for free this weekend.
01872 862321
www.falriverlinks.co.uk

11 June to 20 August
Passing Ships exhibition at Falmouth Art Gallery

17 to 19 June
Falmouth for orders! Tall Ship Festival

Climb aboard Tall Ships and enjoy concerts, and the second annual Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival.
01326 375309

17 to 19 June
Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival
Traditional nautical music and song at venues along the waterfront and aboard Tall Ships.
01326 210008

18 June
Truro Sinfonia Concert
Falmouth Methodist Church
01326 211549

9 July - 8 January 2006
Surf's Up!
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
The UK's first major surfing exhibition celebrating Cornwall's favourite sport, its history, origins and lifestyle.
01326 313388
www.nmmc.co.uk

10 July
Sea Sunday Service - Mission to Seamen
Events Square, Falmouth
01326 375309

9 to 16 July
World J80 Class Championships
Hosted by the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, this will attract the very best of the world's sailors.
01326 312126
www.royalcornwallyachtclub.org

16 -17 July
K Class Junior Powerboat Racing
Falmouth Harbour & Falmouth Bay
National Championship racing for 12 to 25 year olds, with display area at Events Square and children's competitions that involve trying out this exciting sport.
07831 360158
www.wandaoffshore.co.uk

17 July
Cornish Dragon Boat Challenge
Falmouth Inner Harbour & Events Square
Fun event in aid of the RNLI with an Air Sea Rescue display by Falmouth Lifeboat and a Rescue Helicopter from RNAS Culdrose.
01326 210008

19 to 23 July
HMS Pinafore by Truro Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society
National Trust Trelissick, Feock
Fully costumed performance
01872 862090

30 July to 4 September
Enterprise Neptune
National Trust Trelissick, Feock
A photographic exhibition celebrating the coastline of Great Britain
01872 862090

August
1805: An exhibition of artefacts created from the wreckage of HMS Victory
Falmouth Arts Centre
01326 212300

3 August
The Trafalgar Lecture: England Expects - Nelson at Trafalgar
National Maritime Museum Cornwall
An illustrated lecture on the Battle of Trafalgar, seen from Nelson's point of view, by Dr Colin White, Director of Trafalgar 2005
01326 214557
www.nmmc.co.uk

4 August
New Trafalgar Dispatch Re-enactment

News of Nelson's Death Arrives in Falmouth

The main event - a symbolic recreation of the voyage in 1805 by Lt Lapenotiere with the Jubilee Sailing Trust's STS Lord Nelson taking the part of the Schooner HMS Pickle, followed by a re-enactment of Lt Lapenotiere's historic journey by post chaise through Cornwall, Devon and on to London to deliver the dispatch containing news of the Battle of Trafalgar and Nelson's death. Tall ships, horse and carriage, Royal Marine Band, RNAS Culdrose Band, HMS Pembroke and VIPs make this a monumental event not to be missed.
01637 853428

4 to 6 August
Falmouth Classic Rally
Annual regatta for traditional boats ranging from 6ft to 60ft.
01326 375309

7 August
Falmouth Lifeboat Funday
Custom House Quay & Inner Harbour
Stalls and shore-based activities, waterborne displays and air sea rescue display followed by RNLI quayside service.
01326 210008

6 to 13 August
Falmouth Week
Racing for all types of craft from the small dinghy to the high-performance racing machine, supported by a full daytime and evening social programme, including fireworks and carnival.
01326 211555 for racing
01326 312300 for shoreside entertainment
www.falmouthweek.co.uk

28 to 29 August
A Tribute to Trafalgar
Pendennis Castle
Join a variety of historical performers in a fitting commemoration of this famous battle.
01326 316594
www.englishheritage.co.uk

12 to 18 September
The Grand Theatre of Action
The local community and The Cornish Theatre Collective perform a new play on land and sea to celebrate the life of Nelson using Falmouth as a backdrop.
01326 310977
www.cornish-theatre-collective.co.uk

17 & 18 September
The Pickle Challenge
A demanding 250 mile cycling event organised by Seafarers UK (formerly King George Fund for Sailors) retracing Lt Lapenotiere's historic journey from Falmouth to London.
01252 844639

15 October
Three Spires Choir perform The Sea Symphony by Vaughn Williams
Hall For Cornwall, Truro
01872 262466
www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

20 to 23 October
Falmouth Oyster Festival
Opened by celebrity chef John Burton-Race in 2005 and timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season. This annual festival celebrates one of the last remaining oyster fisheries still dredged under sail and oar. Oyster tasting, cookery demonstrations, sea shanties and jazz, an oyster ball, local produce and craft fairs are accompanied by an exciting Falmouth Working Boat race.

01326 377321

01326 312300
www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

Campaign for Real Ale

An an enthusiastic festival with tasting of locally brewed beer and cider held at the Princess Pavilion.

November
Cornwall Film Festival
visit the website for further details of Cornwall's well-established film event in Falmouth.
www.cornwallfilmfestival.com

Annual Calendar of Events

Falmouth has an exciting year round calendar of events.
See www.carrick.gov.uk for further details.

March

St Piran's day Celebrations

Easter to October

Pendennis & St Mawes Castles provide magnificent venues for a wide variety of events from fire power through the ages to jousting, theatre and concerts.

Summer Term

University of Falmouth

Exhibitions and summer shows of student final year work.

www.falmouth.ac.uk/news&events

Spring

Cornwall Open Gardens

Private gardens open to the public, celebrating Cornwall's mild climate with displays of unusual and exotic species.

June/July/August

Local sailing regattas are held throughout the summer, for full details contact Port of Falmouth Sailing Association on 01326 211555.

August

Falmouth Classics

Falmouth Harbour and Carrick Roads are filled with billowing sails and traditional boats, in this highlight of the sailing calendar, followed by Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week - racing for all types of craft from small dinghy to high performance racing machine. Supported by full day time and evening entertainment, fireworks and carnival.

Tel. 01326211555 (Racing)

Tel. 01326 312300/0845 4583311 (Entertainment).

www.falmouthweek.co.uk

September

Falmouth Festival of Literature & Arts

Three days of author talks, workshops, theatre, art and music throughout Falmouth.

Tel. 01326 211522

www.falmouthfestival.co.uk

Lowender Peran

The Cornish festival of celtic music, dance and culture. Concerts, ceilis, workshops, theatre, pageant and much more.

Tel. 01208 831642

www.lowenderperan.com

October

Falmouth Oyster Festival
Opened by celebrity chef John Burton-Race in 2005 and timed to coincide with the start of the oyster harvesting season. This annual festival celebrates one of the last remaining oyster fisheries still dredged under sail and oar. Oyster tasting, cookery demonstrations, sea shanties and jazz, an oyster ball, local produce and craft fairs are accompanied by an exciting Falmouth Working Boat race.

01326 377321

01326 312300
www.falmouthoysterfestival.co.uk

Campaign for Real Ale

An an enthusiastic festival with tasting of locally brewed beer and cider held at the Princess Pavilion.

Tel. 01326 211222

December

To add to the Christmas atmosphere in Falmouth, there is street entertainment and stalls each year for late night shoppers and a Christmas Harmony Choir parade on Christmas Eve morning.