Newquay BID Business Week

Various Locations, TR7 1BD

Tel:01637 498599

Newquay BID have organised Newquay Business Week – a world-class series of events, workshops and presentations to help your business grow and thrive.

Newquay Business Week 2017 will take place between 9th and 13th October.

Newquay Business Week is open to all businesses and Newquay BID members can attend free of charge (you will need a code from Newquay BID when booking your place to get it for free)

To view schedule of speakers, sessions and to book please go to www.newquaybid.co.uk

Posted in |

Shriek Week – Newquay Zoo

By Andrew | Published October 6, 2017

Bring your little horrors to Newquay Zoo this half term for some spooktacular fun!

Complete our Shriek Week trail to help free our keepers from the Evil Witch and receive a special prize in our shop
Catch our Creepy Crawlies Talk, daily at 2pm
Enjoy watching our animals enjoy some Halloween enrichment throughout the week*
Treat yourself to a spooky makeover at our Face painting station, daily from 10.30am – 4pm
Feast on some of our spooktacular specials in Lemur Cafe
Come to the Zoo in Fancy dress to be in with a chance of winning a prize at one of our talks!

*Please note that enrichment will only take place on Monday, Thursday and Sunday

Posted in |

Fright Night – Newquay Zoo

By Andrew | Published October 6, 2017

Why not visit Newquay Zoo for Fright Night this October?

The zoo, partnered with NT Drama, from Newquay Tretherras Academy, invite you to an evening of terror on the 30th of October. Watch the frightfully spooky stories performed in the deepest darkest depths of Newquay Zoo, led by some of our supernatural story tellers. Enjoy a hot chocolate and a stroll around the zoo at night lit by torch light – you don’t know what horror’s you’ll find!

Tickets are £8 for Adults and £5 for concession and include a 45 minute guided theatre tour. Time slots are to be selected upon ticket purchase.

Booking is essential. Tickets can be purchased here.

Time slots are available from 6.00pm, with the last tour running at 7.45pm. The event will run until 8.30pm approx.

All proceeds raised from this event will be used to support the conservation charity work at Newquay Zoo.

Kindly supported by

Posted in |

Cats – Newquay Stage Company

By Andrew | Published October 6, 2017

Newquay Stage Company
presents

‘Cats’

Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger- than-life junkyard playground and is alive with our favourite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks.

The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball.

One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

Midnight. Not a sound from the pavement.

There is a Matinee at 2.30pm Saturday 28th October.
‘Meet the CATS’ after the Matinee – Buy yourself a ‘Junk Yard Pass’ £2.50

Posted in | Tagged Cats, cornwall, live, Production, theatre |

Zombie Crawl – Newquay

By Andrew | Published October 2, 2017

Newquay BID’s Zombie Crawl is back with a vengeance, bigger and better than before!

This free family event takes place on Saturday 28th October. It all starts with Titan performing in the piazza opposite the Lighthouse Cinema at 1pm. Then there’s a family disco at The Cribbar with face painters and a dance workshop by Unity Dance and Mind.

The Zombie Crawl starts from Gover Lane at 3pm, ending with a family party at the Hotel Victoria at 3.30pm, followed by an acrobatic show at 5pm and Titan performing again at 6pm.

This year, watch out for stiltwalkers, street dancers, scary statues and the creepy campervan photo booth.

Posted in |

The New Jersey Boys @ Lane Theatre

By Andrew | Published September 5, 2017

Saturday 28th October 2017

7.30 pm

THE NEW JERSEY BOYS

The Music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.,
plus a tribute to Showaddywaddy

The New Jersey Boys, based in Plymouth, take their audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all times – The Four Seasons. This choreographed show, featuring the amazing falsetto voice of Einar Vestman and the talented all round entertainer Gary Gould, is a clever mixture of tight vocal harmonies, superb solo spots and light comedy. The packed two set programme includes all the hits such as Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man and many more. This is a wonderful opportunity to see where it all began when four boys from New Jersey, USA invented their own unique sound which became a worldwide success. Early booking is recommended for this show which consistently sells out at venues across the UK.
An added bonus to the evening will be a tribute to another great rock and roll band, Showaddywaddy. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing and dancing!

Tickets £16.50

BOOK ONLINE NOW

Posted in |

Quartet @ Lane Theatre

By Andrew | Published September 5, 2017

Friday 20th October 2017

7.30 pm

Camp Theatre presents
QUARTET

Wilf, Cissy and Reggie are three elderly opera stars calmly living out the autumn of their lives in a retirement home for musicians. They are contemplating how to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Guiseppi Verdi. The daily equilibrium is disrupted by the arrival of Reggie’s ex-wife Jean who acts like a diva and refuses to sing.

Popularised by a very successful film starring Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay and Maggie Smith this bittersweet comedy is, by turns, both funny and poignant. As the evening unfolds many questions are answered: Exactly how long did Jean and Reggie’s marriage last? What would Wilf like to do with Cissy in the herbaceous borders? And will Reggie ever get marmalade for breakfast?

Camp Theatre is a not for profit Community Theatre Company founded in 1994. It has produced over fifty shows and raised over £50,000 for a range of local, national and international charities. Previous touring produc-tions include A Man For All Seasons, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Lying Kind, The Browning Version, Hay Fever, When We Are Married, In The Club, Secrets and The School For Scandal.

Tickets £10 / £9 concessions

BOOK ONLINE NOW

Posted in |

Ralph Mctell @ Lane Theatre

By Andrew | Published September 5, 2017

Saturday 7th October 2017

7.30 pm

RALPH MCTELL

One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating over 50 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.

Ralph made his debut in 1968 with the album ‘Eight Frames a Second’ and in 1974 the release of ‘Streets of London’ earned him an Ivor Novello Award. In 2002 he was presented with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Tickets £22

BOOK ONLINE NOW

Posted in |

Rotary Club chooses this year’s charity

By Andrew | Published September 4, 2017

The Rotary Club of Newquay have announced their chosen charity for the next year.

Newquay Rotary Club is proud to support local charities and this year the President, Andrew Stallard has chosen as his special charity the UK Sepsis Trust.

The Club will be raising money at various events throughout the year but recently entered a team into a general knowledge quiz organised by Towan Blystra Lions Club. The team came third and the winnings were match funded by Newquay Rotary as a first donation to the UK Sepsis Trust.

Our picture shows President, Andrew Stallard presenting a cheque to Melissa Mead from the UK Sepsis Trust who will ensure all the money raised is spent in Cornwall.

If you would like more information on sepsis or the work of the UK Sepsis Trust please contact Melissa on melissa@sepsistrust.org

Posted in Newquay Blog, Newquay News |

Boardmasters Festival 2018

By Andrew | Published September 4, 2017

Boardmasters Festival returns to Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay between 8th – 12th August 2018.

The 2018 Headliners have been unveiled. It has been announced that the huge headliner for Saturday 11th August is The Chemical Brothers, while George Ezra and Catfish and the Bottlemen will also take centre stage on Sunday and Friday respectively.

Friday 10th August:

Indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen are a musical tour de force. The platinum-selling Welsh quartet, fronted by energetic lead vocalist Van McCann, have been hailed by NME as “one of the best live bands in the game”, and as they take to the Boardmasters Main Stage on Friday 10 August on their return to Watergate Bay, festivalgoers can expect an electrifying set filled with early hits like ‘Cocoon’ and ‘Kathleen’, as well as cuts from their number one sophomore album ‘The Ride’.

Catfish and the Bottlemen: Cocoon:

Saturday 11th August:

With six UK number 1 albums to their name, electronic pioneers Ed Simons and Tom Rowlands have been thrilling crowds for over two decades. Known for their electrifying sets and hits such as ‘Hey Boy Hey Girl’, ‘Galvanize’ and ‘Go’, The Chemical Brothers will bring the biggest party of the summer to Watergate Bay as they headline the main stage on Saturday 11 August.
The Chemical Brothers: Hey Boy Hey Girl.

Sunday 12th August:

Since bursting on to the scene with his multi-platinum debut album ‘Wanted on Voyage’ in 2014, George Ezra has continually stunned audiences with his distinctively soulful voice and jubilant live shows. The multi-platinum singer-songwriter behind chilled-out hits ‘Budapest’, ‘Blame It On Me’, ‘Don’t Matter Now’, and recent anthemic release ‘Paradise’, will close the Main Stage with his warm vocals as the sun sets on Watergate Bay on Sunday 12 August.

George Ezra: Paradise:

This year, Boardmasters welcomed 50,000 festivalgoers to enjoy world-class music from headliners Two Door Cinema Club, Jamiroquai, Alt-J and more atop the picture-perfect Watergate Bay. While the UK’s surf mecca Fistral Beach drew surf lovers in droves with record numbers watching the international surf competition over five days. NME described Boardmasters as “a perfect weekend mix of sun, surf and music in Cornwall” while The Financial Times said Boardmasters is “fast becoming one of the UK’s most enticing summer music festivals”. The Cornish Guardian commented that Boardmasters 2017 was “a resounding success” and the Western Morning News called it “one of Cornwall’s coolest events.”

Andrew Topham, Boardmasters Festival Director, said: “We are delighted to announce The Chemical Brothers as our first headline act for Boardmasters 2018. Following another sell-out year which saw the biggest Boardmasters ever this summer, we are excited to bring more of the most exciting names in music to Cornwall next August. Boardmasters’ unique fusion of the very best in international surfing and music helps to keep Cornwall firmly on the map as the festival sees unprecedented growth year on year. We can’t wait to welcome our incredible community for another summer of thrilling surf and music action across two stunning sites – Fistral Beach and Watergate Bay.”

BOARDMASTERS 2018

Headliners

Catfish and the Bottlemen / The Chemical Brothers / George Ezra

Joined by

Kano / Rag ‘N’ Bone Man / Years & Years / MK / Annie Mac / Craig David Presents TS5 / Everything Everything / Friendly Fires / RAYE / Wildwood Kin / Fat Freddy’s Drop / The Horrors / Declan Mckenna / The Amazons / Shy FX Soundsystem / Claptone / Steve Lawler / Bicep DJ Set / Skream / Danny Howard / Denis Sulta / Rae Morris / Fred V & Grafix Live / Tom Walker / Audio Bullys / Hak Baker / Sam Fender / Riton w Kah-Lo / Wille & The Bandits / Holy Goof / Or:La / Kideko / Kelli-Leigh / HAAI / Hockey Dad / Bobii Lewis and Cakeboy

Plus many more acts still to be announced

Ticket Information:

Watergate Bay tickets on sale NOW

Boardmasters operates a tiered ticket system with price bands for tickets changing over time. Book tickets now to guarantee the best price!

All tickets on sale now (Charger ticket includes bus pass, parking, VIP camping, Beach Session gigs, After Parties, Boardmasters t-shirt and tote bag)

Click the link for tickets and info for 2018’s Boardmasters festival of music and surfing in Cornwall.

Posted in | Tagged 2018 Boardmasters, boardmasters, Festival, fistral beach, Live music, lovecornwall, Music, Newquay, surfing, the chemical brothers, Watergate Bay |