Newsletter - Sept 2005 Edition

GREAT GIG ON THE LAKE

On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th September take a trip back to the psychedelic seventies here at Colliford Lake Park with fantastic live music at The Great Gig on the Lake. Headlining on Saturday, Led Balloon will be playing Led Zeppelin’s biggest and most popular hits and then on Sunday, get blown away by the outstanding sounds from Pink Fraud, dubbed to be the closest thing you’ll get to the real Pink Floyd.
With support from The Hitchcock Rules, Soundstorm, Tom Mounsey and also 25 th Hour, The Dingers, White Lies and Alvin Sawdust, it’s promised to be another unmissable event.
Tickets in advance £15 per day or £25 for both days. Call the box office for details 01726 816811.

MOOR MUSIC 2

Following last year’s success, we have teamed up again with North Cornwall Arts to bring you Moor Music 2 with an outstanding line-up of live world music. Starting on Friday 9 th September, the terrace will be brought alive with the extraordinary vocals of Lay Sowe, plus one of the leading names on the UK reggae scene, Dub Dadda.
This music extravaganza continues on Saturday 10 th September with world-renowned Baka Beyond regarded as a spectacle of music, song and dance. Plus there will be some exceptional entertainment from some very talented local bands, such as Goldenburn, the Funkwits and the very popular Emily Maughan.
Tickets are available from North Cornwall Arts on 01840 214220 from just £12/£8 each day or £20/£12 for weekend admission. Camping is also available at just £5 per person, with no charge for Under 4’s.

Ticket Give away!

To have a chance to win a family ticket for 4 to this superb musical event on 9/10 September answer this simple question:

“Pink Fraud is a tribute band for which top band?”

Entries on a postcard or email to above address with name & contact details by 7/9/05.

Beast Burning

This year’s annual Beast Burning is fast approaching and local artist, Robert

Bradford will soon start building his huge wooden beast sculpture ready for the spectacular Halloween celebration on

October 30. This ever-popular event promises to be even bigger and better than last year with a massive bonfire, giant lantern procession, magnificent fireworks and new this year, a fun fair for all to enjoy. If you’ve not been before, you’re in for a real trick-or-treat! Tickets are now available for this wonderful fire-show, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Tickets £6/£5; call 01208 821469 or call into the park.

Entries have been coming in thick and fast for the design of this year’s beast – so make sure you get yours in quickly! See reverse for details.

Lantern workshops

Following last year’s success of the lantern workshop and the procession of lights at the Beast Burning, this October there will be various workshops across North Cornwall during the half term week. These fun and creative workshops are open to adults and children alike and will give participants the chance to have fun with art by making a lantern which will form an integral part of the ‘Beast’s body’ in our giant procession of lights at our annual Beast Burning.
Come and be part of the fun for just £9 per person, or £27 for a family of 4 including materials and guidance from professional artists. Plus you’ll be part of the fire show in the procession of lights at the Beast Burning event on 30 th October, and then you get to take your lantern home!

Digital Camera Workshop

A free digital camera workshop for families will be hosted here at Colliford Lake Park from August 30 to September 1 st. Organised by Family Learning in Cornwall this exciting 3 day course for beginners provides an opportunity for adults and children to explore digital photography together.
For further information, contact Family Learning on 01726 828148.

Successful Summer

Summer 2005 has been a bumper season for us at Colliford Kids Kingdom, with visitor numbers higher than ever before! Plus our new facilities have been a big hit with both our new and existing visitors. Log on to our website at the following address & give us your comments:

www.collifordlakepark.com/form_suggestions.htm

PRIZE-WINNING BEAST

Staff and volunteers here at Colliford have been touring local towns and villages with a giant wooden replica of the Beast of Bodmin and participating in the many carnivals across the county. We entered 11 different carnivals stretching as far as Newquay, Bude and Looe, as well as numerous villages in between. We captured the spirit of various judges and have accumulated 10 different prizes, including overall winners of the carnival in both Bodmin and Liskeard.
The Beast is currently on display on the terrace below the café so pop in and see our prize-winning beast!

Many thanks to Norma and Geoff for all their help and support with the carnivals and various other events throughout the summer.

Winter Opening

As of November 1 st due to popular demand, Colliford’s Kids Kingdom will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays so that you can enjoy even more action and adventure this winter at Colliford Lake Park. Plus we will remain open for pre-booked parties throughout the winter any day of the week!

SANTA’S GROTTO AT COLLIFORD

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?

New this year, we will have our very own Santa’s Grotto throughout weekends in late November and leading right up to Christmas. Come and visit Colliford’s Kids Kingdom for some festive fun and see if Santa can make all your wishes come true this Christmas!

FOR YOUR DIARY:  

30 AUG Digital Camera Workshop
3 day course for beginners.

3/4 SEP The Great Gig on the Lake
Music from the fantastic Pink Fraud & Led Balloon plus support.

9/10 SEP MOOR MUSIC 2
World music festival featuring Dubdadda, Baka Beyond plus top local bands.

30 OCT BEAST BURNING
Halloween Spectacular with the burning of Robert Bradford’s giant wooden beast.