What's On this weekend in Falmouth: Penryn Town Fair, Pirate Weapon Demonstration, Constantine Art Exhibition, and 99p Films Presents

By Max Goodman

23rd Aug 2023 | Local News

Check out our What's On page for more events or add your own. (Image: Falmouth Week Events)
Check out our What's On page for more events or add your own. (Image: Falmouth Week Events)

Welcome to your weekly What's On in Falmouth with Nub News.

Every Thursday we round up just some of the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend. 

Read on for Falmouth's not-to-be-missed outings this week, and remember, you can add your event for FREE using the Nub It button and find events taking place around the town here: What's On.

Penryn Town Fair - Saturday 26 August

Penryn will host its 42 Town Fair this weekend, this year's main attraction is Ritchie the Raptor who will feature with three 20-minute performances.

There will be loads of traders selling all sorts of stuff from jewellery to books. Numerous food vendors selling delicious grub, well-stocked bars with refreshing drinks, and lots of entertainment for the whole family.

For more information and the full schedule: Penryn Town Fair

An annual celebration for the whole area. (Image: Supplied)

Piratical Weapons - Saturday 26 August

Being a pirate can be a dangerous job, sea monsters, the navy… other pirates! All pose a threat an honest pirates on their voyages, and they need to defend themselves! 

Join Swashbuckling Cornwall at The Poly as they talk and demonstrate a variety of real swashbuckling weapons from the golden age of piracy and beyond. 

For more information or to book your place: Piratical Weapons

A talk and demonstration on piracy. (Image: Swashbuckling Cornwall)

Constantine Arts Society Annual Exhibition - Starting Saturday 16 August

Constantine Arts Society Annual Exhibition takes place from Saturday 26th August to Saturday 9th September. It is being held once again in the beautiful setting of Constantine Parish Church and includes entries from pupils of the village primary school. 

There are over 60 paintings and plenty of crafts including printing, textile art, and photography. The society's chosen charity this year is MAN DOWN which supports male mental health in Cornwall.

For more information: Constantine Arts Society Annual Exhibition

The exhibition will be held over two weeks. (Image: Constantine Arts Society)

99p Films presents - The Seeds of Vandana Shiva - Sunday 27 August

99p Films is hosting another community cinema event in Falmouth, this time at the Princess Pavilion. Screening Vandana Shiva's new feature-length documentary 'The Seeds of Vandana Shiva'.

Expect a social and participatory evening following their signature format style of EAT - BREATHE - WATCH - DISCUSS.

For more information and to book your place: 99p Films presents - The Seeds of Vandana Shiva

99p films encouarges eating together, breathing excerices, and thought provoking films that lead to dicussion. (Image: 99p Films)

     

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