What's On Locally in September?

Well the Summer holidays might be drawing to a close but there remain plenty of things to do locally throughout September for those guests who choose this slightly quieter time to visit the park here at Mother Iveys Bay.

Cornwall’s Crealey is ensuring that the end of Summer Holidays doesn’t mark the end of fun days out with their “Autumn Fest and Scarecrow Convention” which runs throughout September and includes a celebration of Cornwall’s food and drink as well as a range of other exciting things.

Sept 19^th – 20^th is “Grandparents Weekend” with free tea or coffee with cake for all visiting Grandparents. All members of the Emergency services and their families receive an admission discount at Cornwall’s Crealey throughout September.

The Bodmin and Wenford steam railway offers music and mystery during September with their popular Steam, Beer & Jazz evening specials (5^th and 19^th September) and their “Murder Mystery” evenings which include a train journey, Pasty supper and, of course, a bit of sleuthing to unravel a “whodunit”. Trains depart from Bodmin General station at 7pm. Advance ticket booking essential.

Murder Mystery dates are as follows: 1^st, 8^th, 15^th & 22^nd September.

Eden Project moves into “harvest” mode in September as it celebrates the Global Garden Harvest. Many useful events and demonstrations on how best to preserve crops and what to do with your own bumper harvest.

Evolution of a Cornish Clay Pit is an exhibition of work by artist Anthony Eyton. His artwork charts the "evolution" of the Eden Project from an empty clay pit to the stunning attraction it is today. The exhibition is included in the price of a standard ticket and runs until next year.

Padstow Lifeboat launches to aid swimmers

Padstow’s RNLI Tamar class lifeboat ‘Spirit of Padstow’ launched at 20.28pm on the 15th of August to the aid of swimmers off Treyarnon Bay.

Four swimmers were reported to be in difficulties off Treyarnon Bay beach. The lifeboat launched and made its way to the scene making ready the y-boat to be deployed.

On arrival at the scene the lifeboat was stood down when the swimmers were helped ashore by other members of the public.

The Padstow lifeboat station has been in operation since 1827 though a brand new boathouse was constructed to accommodate the new "Tamar Class" lifeboat which is clearly visible from Mother Ivey's Bay.

A necessary job!

One of the start-of season jobs that go on behind the scenes at Mother Ivey's Bay include preparing the toilet facilities for our campers on the "Meadows" field. "Meadows" is a popular section of the park open to campers between 10th July and Sept 6th (2009 High Season dates).

Facilities on the Meadows include a play area and football pitch, for our younger more active visitors. The field is adjacent to an area set aside a s a nature reserve and we respectfully ask campers to ensure their dogs do not foul this area.

For details about tariff and booking for "Meadows" follow link.