http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog Devon and Cornwall Events, News and Discussion Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:18:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just to prove to you, that you can have a great time in Cornwall, no matter what the weather is doing I have uploaded this shot of Porthleven, West Cornwall in the March 10th Storms. Plenty to do in Cornwall There are many other things to see and do if the weather ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/cornwall/porthleven-in-a-storm/ We have had an influx of new properties on the site in the past 15 days. Now is the time you want to be looking to market your holiday accommodation for the 2008 season. If you want any help with getting you property on this free web site please contact us ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/advertise-your-holiday-accommodation-for-2008/ Sadly this vessel is still lying off the East Devon coast between Branscombe and Seaton. There is an interesting article on the fishing-blog about the boat, with a few pictures as well. To read more have a look here MSC Napoli  http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/msc-napoli/ This year the National Maritime Museum is laying on a list of Christmas events for the whole family. The list of events in summary is as follows (some events cost extra). Card making every day until the 16th December Christmas Carvery - Turkey, Glazed Ham and seasonal veggies 3rd to 24th December Muppet ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/national-maritime-museum-falmouth-family-christmas-events/ A great event is being run again this year at the Bodmin and Wenford railway. You have the chance to go and meet Santa, on his steam train while he is getting ready for Christmas. Saturdays and Sundays throughout December  Santa will arrive from Lapland and relax in the delightful  Cornish ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/meet-father-christmas-on-his-train-at-bodmin/ 1st of December is the big day in Camborne with the switching on of the towns Christmas lights this 2007. There will be late night shopping, Stalls and seasonal fun in the town on the 13th and 20th  of December, so get ready and go to Camborne to get those last ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/camborne-christmas-lights-switch-on/ Gather at Penzance for a lantern making workshop on 14, 15 and 16 of December at St Johns Hall,  and a Festive Market on the 20, 21 and 22 at the Exchange Gallery, Princess Street. The event is to celebrate the Montol Festival (Winter Solstice in Cornish) and the Lantern parade ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/winter-solstice-at-penzance/ This event is becoming ever more popular. The enchanting setting, inside a rich structure steeped in tradition at Truro Cathedral requires early booking to avoid disappointment. The two popular events are the evenings of the 23rd  and 24th December, and are limited to 900 per service. Tickets for the Christmas Carol ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/truro-cathedral-christmas-carol-concerts/ Bob, from Pirate FM is there now with his count down to Christmas. Switching on the St Austell lights this year, with many of the local population out to help him with his task. There will be late night shopping every Tuesday night for you to enjoy the festive spirit amongst ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/latest/late-night-shopping-is-st-austell/ I have been checking the late deals page and I can see a few cottages are still offering Christmas period late deals on thier accommodation. The Late deals in Devon and Cornwall page is worth having a look though, to find that perfect Christmas Break. Good luck to you, its never ... http://www.visitdevonandcornwall.com/blog/late-deals/christmas-late-deals-in-devon-and-cornwall/