Jubilee Bank Holiday Events in St Ives

St Ives will play host to a fabulous selection of events over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend and here are just a few that you can enjoy:

Saturday 2nd June

Jubilee Craft Fairs – Salvation Army Hall and the Parish Rooms throughout the day.

Roller Disco - 5.30pm to 7.30pm & 10pm, St Ives Guildhall - £5 per person (includes skate hire)

Sunday 3rd June

Jubilee Party and Country Fair at the Rugby Club – 11am, space can be reserved for individual streets to hold their own party. £5 for a pre-bookable lunch .The event will include traditional fun and games plus cake stall, tombola etc, face painting, BBQ, live music, cakes. Free entry for all.

Songs of Praise around harbour slipway – 7.30pm led by the St Ives Male Voice Praise Choir.

Monday 4th June

Lighting of Jubilee Beacon on the Island – 10pm organised by St Ives Rotary Club.

Tuesday 5th June

Harbour Boat Race - The Jumbo Association, Sailing Club and the Gig Club will be staging events in the harbour culminating with the St Ives Bay Diamond Jubilee Challenge Trophy 2.00pm – 2 races between the three clubs from St Ives to Hayle and back.

Kruners singing near the Sloop – 2.00pm

Bagas Porthia performing around the harbour front and in the town throughout the day.

 

Things to See and Do in and around St Ives over the Festive Period

Christmas Lights Tour

Many of the towns and villages in the local area go to great efforts with their Christmas light displays. Our favourite displays are:

• St Ives
• Mousehole
• Leedstown
• Hayle
• Angarrack

Conjure up a Fantastic New Years Fancy Dress Costume

There are a few places where we highly recommend you search for your fancy dress costumes: 

• Trawl through the towns charity shops – they tend to save up some really good items which make for the perfect New Years fancy dress outfit.

• You can normally hire/purchase costumes from the St Ives Operatic Society a couple of days before New Years. They are normally located within the St Ives Backpackers Hall on The Stennack.

• Fancy dress shops in Penzance – these can be found on Market Jew Street and Causeway Head.

 Kidz R Us Panto

Whether it's just the two of you or the whole family, this year's Kidz R Us panto ‘Aladdin’ offers great entertainment as usual.  Very professional, funny and well worth a watch.  Performances are on the 28th, 29th and 30th December at 2pm and 6pm. Tickets are selling out fast, so make sure you book your tickets now to avoid disappointment. www.kidzrus.net
 

Minack Theatre 2012. A “Must See” during your Holiday in St Ives

A trip to the Minack Theatre is a must for anyone holidaying with us in St Ives, whether it be for a day trip or to take in a show with one of the most stunning views around.

Tickets are now available for shows up until the end of May 2012.  See their website for details or call the Box Office between 10am and 4pm on 01736 810181

April 6 to 14:  Titanic - The Musical presented by The Atlantic Theatre Company
This production will mark the centenary of the tragic demise of the 'Ship Of Dreams'

May 17, 18 & 19:  Olympus presented by Good Company
This new show will be presented to coincide with the departure of the Olympic torch from Land's End

May 23 &24:  Port Isaac’s Fishermans Friends

Tickets £16/£14

May 25 & 26:  Suzanne Vega

Possibly the finest singer songwriter of her generation.
All tickets £20

For the schedule for the main 2012 season, view the Minack Theatre website here:  http://www.minack.com/whatson.htm

Have you been to the Minack Theatre? Let us know what you thought in the comments below.

Half Term Halloween Happenings In and Around St Ives, Cornwall

Halloween is fast approaching and guests holidaying with Carbis Bay Holidays this October half term might be wondering what spooktacular events are on in St Ives.  We’ve rounded up the best of the local events for you to explore.  Tell us what you think!

Halloween Treats, St Michael’s Mount, Marazion

Thursday 27^th and Friday 28^th 11am - 4pm. 

Search for the legendary giant with his cauldron of activities.

http://www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk/

Halloween Fancy Dress Monster Roll, St Ives

Roller Disco at The St Ives Concert Hall

Friday 28th October

Family Roller Disco 2pm – 5pm

Under 18s Roller Disco 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Over 18s Roller Disco 8pm – 10.30pm

Chart and Party Tunes, Games, Prizes and Giveaways

http://www.streetlifeextremesports.co.uk/

Lantern Ghost Story Walk, St Ives

Wednesday 26^th to Sunday 30^th October at 9.15pm

Join Shanty Baba as he shows you the "the darker side of St Ives".  From haunted places to spooky alleyways, there’s fun for all the family.! 

http://www.shantybaba.com/

Autumn is upon us... latest news from Carbis Bay Holidays

St Ives September Festival draws to a close this weekend and the nights are drawing in…but there is still lots to do in West Cornwall to keep any visitor to the area happy!

Cornish Food and Drink Festival this weekend

Truro’s Lemon Quay hosts the 8th Cornwall Food & Drink Festival running from this Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September 2011.  Entry is free and there’s something for everyone with lots to see and do and the finest selection of food and drink to try and buy.  You can find the event programme here.

Dogs soon welcome on all beaches

After 30^th September, the restrictions on dogs being allowed on some of our beaches are lifted.  Porthkidney Sands and Lelant are always dog friendly, but this time of year, your four legged friend has a wider choice of beaches and can expend some energy on Carbis Bay and Porthmeor beach too (amongst others!).  We’ve a great selection of pet friendly properties available if you are considering a short break or week long stay in St Ives.

Fancy a Winter Break?  You could win an iPad too!

If you're considering a stay with us between November this year and February 2012, look out for future blog posts outlining what’s on during your stay.  We have a great promotion this year, as all customers taking a holidays in St Ives, Carbis Bay and Lelant with us during this period will be entered into a prize draw to win an iPad.  We have four to give away!  You can find out more information on our website.

We'd love to know what the best aspects of your holidays in St Ives are at this time of year.  Do add your comments below.

Carbis Bay Holidays Introduces Seagrass Restaurant in St Ives!

Seagrass is a stylish new restaurant located on Fish Street, just a few meters up from Harbour Beach in the beautiful town of St Ives.  Head Chef Lee Groves (Masterchef The Professionals Semifinalist 2010), uses his culinary skills and imagination to bring you an innovative modern menu using only the finest locally sourced produce there is.  Having worked with some of the most celebrated chefs in the Country he now aspires to become one of them. 

The expertly prepared food at Seagrass will excite both your palate and your eye - matched with carefully selected wines to ensure you have an enjoyable and memorable dining experience.

The atmosphere is relaxed and if you don’t fancy a full meal then you can enjoy a selection of small plates at the bar - mix and match from a selection of dishes like flaked Cornish Crab Caesar with a Gazpacho Shot or Bocconcini Baby Mozarella & Onion Jam washed down with a chilled glass of wine, champagne or a selection of beer.
 

Scrumptious Cornish Seabass

Open 12pm to 5pm for lunch, tapas and set menu and from 7.00pm for dinner - to reserve a table for dinner, please call 01736 793763, email; info@seagrass-stives.com or book through their website http://www.seagrass-stives.com/ where you will also find details of all their menus.

Complimentary Wine for guests of Carbis Bay Holidays!

To celebrate the opening of this super new restaurant, Seagrass are offering a complimentary glass of house wine with each main course ordered at dinner.  Just quote your booking reference number when ordering.  Offer expires 30/06/11.

Meet Head Chef, Lee Groves

For guests staying with Carbis Bay Holidays during the St Ives Food Festival, look out for chef Lee Groves on Saturday 21^st May.  He’ll be cooking up a storm at 4pm on the Harbour, West Pier with a fantastic cooking demonstration.

Have you tried Seagrass in St Ives yet?  Let us know your comments here.

Carbis Bay Holidays sponsor Kidz R Us in St Ives

After the success of the fireworks night on Carbis Bay beach last year, Carbis Bay Holidays have made it our mission to work more closely with our local community in 2011.  We're delighted to put our name to Kidz R Us, a registered charity set up in 1993, which is dedicated to developing young people through practical engagement in the performing arts.  Over 100 children are involved and each year offers at least three wonderful musical productions as well as a number of concerts. 

Planned for 2011 are well known shows such as Footloose and Annie, along with a swinging sixties musical called a Slice of Saturday Night.  We are certain these events will be enjoyed by many of our guests staying in luxury holiday homes in St Ives and Carbis Bay.

You can find out more information on the programme of events offered by Kidz R Us on their website, or by following them on Facebook.