events There is plenty to see and do in and around the thriving communities of The <strong>Lizard</strong> Peninsula. Whether it’s lifeboat days, carnivals, fetes, garden shows, food festivals, tours ornature trails, the <strong>Lizard</strong> has it all. With so much to see there is sure to be something for everyone. On the following five pages we have put together amonth on month guide to what’s happening on the <strong>Lizard</strong>. Even in the colder months there are still things to see and do and, whatever the weather,enjoy the breathtaking scenery. APRIL2013 Easter Monday Table Top and Craft Fair 1st April Lambeage Hall, Coverack Starting at 10am, there will be avariety of stalls selling general bric-a-brac and crafts produced in the local area. Family bush craft days 2nd -5th April Poltesco, The <strong>Lizard</strong> 01326 291174 Learn how to light afire without matches, make rope from plants and build ashelter in the woods. An event for families and accompanied children at Poltesco. 10am-2pm. £3 per child, accompanying adults go free. Oliver! 9th April onwards Epworth Hall, Helston 01326 568936 Helston Theatre Company’s production of the popular Lionel Bart musical featuring orphan boy Oliver,who falls into the clutches of Fagin’s gang of pickpockets and befriends the kind-hearted Nancy. Running daily until 14th April with performances at 7.30pm and additional matinees on the 13th and 14th at 2pm. Tickets from Heathercraft in Coinagehall Street, Helston or from the number above. Memory walk to Helman Tor 13th April Gunwen Chapel, Lowertown www.cornishstories.com/ forthcoming-events Ashort walk between 2pm and 5pm will allow people to explore the area around Helman Tor. An officer from the Cornwall Wildlife Trust will share his knowledge of local plant and wildlife. Back at Gunwen Chapel locals will reminisce over tea and cake. Material collected during the afternoon will be brought together in ashort community film. Porthleven Food and Music Festival 20th April Porthleven Harbour Head www.porthlevenfoodfestival.com Aday celebrating the best of Cornish food, accompanied by asoundtrack of local music. This year’s theme is ‘Sourced from the Sea’, celebrating the role the sea plays in Porthleven’s heritage and present day. The port’s fishermen will be bringing in their usual fresh catch of lobster and crab, with which chefs will create dishes in front of an audience. Ayoung festival is included, with additional small stage near the Salt Cellar for acoustic performances. MAY2013 Barefoot walk 11th May 01326 554715 Try the new craze of barefoot walking,amust have sensory experience. Leave your shoes at home and find out why walking barefoot is good for you. Meet at Penrose Hill car park. 11am. £2 per person. Coverack Art Club Spring Exhibition 18th May Lambeage Hall, Coverack 01326 281448 The biggest day ofthe year, Helston Flora Day, come and see what the fuss is about - May 8th Open between 10am and 6pm, the exhibition will show off the work ofthe art club from the previous few months. The exhibition runs until 2nd June. Helston Flora Day 8th May Helston town centre www.helstonfloraday.org.uk Aday of music and colour,with dancing through the streets and apageant. The day starts at 7am outside the town’s Guildhall, with the first of four dances led by Helston Town Band. The Hal-an-Tow pageant begins on St John’s Bridge at 8.30am and is then performed at various locations in the town, telling the story ofStGeorge slaying the dragon, St Michael killing the devil and St Piran arriving on amillstone. Children dressed in white dance from Wendron Street at 9.40am, the main Furry Dance leaves the Guildhall at noon and the evening dance wraps up the festivities, leaving once again from the Guildhall at 5pm. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast 28th May onwards Epworth Hall, Helston 01326 568936 Aproduction by youth theatre company ACT1 of the famous Disney story ofthe beautiful Belle who becomes trapped in castle by a brooding beast. Running daily until 1st June with performances at 7.30pm. Tickets from Heathercraft in Coinagehall Street, Helston or from the number above. 4 www.visitlizardcornwall.co.uk