This is your chance to make a trip to China Clay Workings. The trip will be made via bus. The first stop will be at St. Mawes at 9:30 in the morning, followed by a stop at Trewithian at 9:40, RuanHighLanes at 9:45 and the last stop will be at Tregony at 9:50. The tour will be led by Ivor Bowditch. Booking is essential for the event. It will be a learning experience for everyone, so taking your children along and letting them see how stuff works on their own is a good way to start your day.

Venue: China Clay Workings

Time: 9.30 am

Tickets: £5.00

For the Roseland Festival 2008, Recorder Ensemble will give a concert that can not be missed. These young musicians have been to innumerable concerts in Cornwall, and have won hearts over and over again. They will perform again on Wednesday, and it is not inane to believe that the performance will be a must see. Richard Lander has given music to several private and public events, schools and parties alike. The evening is perfect for a family outing and will soothe and relax every member of the audience with music that no one can dislike, no one can not simply admire.

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Peter Hearn, the very loved and popular author, story teller, poet, musician and folklorist returns to Gerrans, Cornwall. He will entertain the audience through literature, poetry, stories, folklores, and of course, a lot of music. The night will also see local author Chris Pollard introducing his new book, with Portscatho as the theme, to the audience.

There is nothing more reveling as a night of beautiful words and wonderful music. Make sure you dont miss this and come to show your love and appreciation for the wonderful artists.

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Pearl of Africa is a singing from straight from the ethnic country of Uganda, Africa. The Pearl of Africa Children’s Choir has been on a UK tour, and they will sing for Cornwall on Tuesday as a part of the Roseland Festival 2008. This is the time to know about and appreciate a culture totally different from our own, and totally unique in its own respect. Molly & Paul Childcare Foundation Schools will be accepting donations at the event and every one is requested to make a contribution. More information is available on www.pearlofafrica.org.uk.

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11th to 13th & 18th to 20th September 2008

Golden Moments from Opera puts together some of the most funny, enjoyable and touching scenes from one of the most famous groups in the UK Hatstand Opera. Hatstand Opera is popular for performing in festivals, for theatre and private parties at the same time. It is one of the oldest groups in the country, and Golden Moments from Opera brings to you some of the best stage moments of all time. It is a night every citizen of Cornwall can enjoy without the omen of not relating to it!

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Venue: Portscatho Memorial Hall

Time: 7.30 pm

Tickets: £10.00

A 21 stringed harp-like instrument indigenous to Africa, the kora is the life and lifeline of Doudou Cissoko. Hailing from a family of well-known musicians, Cissoko continues the family tradition with a difference. He blends the Western with the African to realize music which is calming, essentially beautiful and likeable to every ear. His performances, with the intelligence of his voice, are marked by an elevating experience for the listeners, and the performance this Saturday will be no different for any and every music lover in Cornwall.

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Venue: The Pound,

Andy Secombe, the humorous novelist from South Wales comes to Cornwall for the Roseland Festival 2008 for an evening full of laughter and smiles. He will talk about his muses, all the people who helped and influenced him and his writings. He will also speak about his new book, Looking for Mr. Piggy-Wig. A thriller centered about investigator Jack Lindsay, Looking for Mr. Piggy-Wig traces an international conspiracy involving smuggling of ammunition, assassination of politicians and burger outlets. It will certainly be one of the lighter evenings to look forward to.

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Roseland Festival 2008 includes an afternoon trip on Sunday, October 26th on the River Fal. It is this river that plays an important part in demarcating Roseland and isolating it from the rest of Cornwall. It is a beautiful sight from the waters, with castles and gardens lying near the banks. The trip will be very scenic, and will surely provide eye candy to all nature lovers. The trip is made with the help of Newmans Cruises, a company run by a family for decades thriving on business based on the river.

Venue: St. Mawes Harbour

Time: 1.30 pm

Tickets: £7.00

Dee and Dave Brotherton along with Mike Erza appear for the Roseland Festival 2008 on a night titled With the Beatles A Magical Mystery Tour. They will perform music which is set to make up a night full of great entertainment. The music will be acoustic, and will be accompanied by relevant anecdotes to make sure the crowd enjoys every second of the performance. This event is followed by a free event at The Royal Standard in Gerrans, Cornwall, The Belfast Busker, at 9 in the evening.

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Venue: Portscatho Memorial Hall

Time: 7.30 pm

Tickets: £8.00