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Golowan Festival - John Stedman

A colourful celebration of midsummer in Penzance

The 27th Golowan Festival will take place in Penzance, Cornwall, from Friday 16th to Sunday 25th June, with a Mock Mayor Election and colourful parades…

Golowan Festival - John Stedman

A celebration of midsummer in Penzance

Golowan Festival, the Cornish celebration of midsummer, will take place in Penzance, from Friday 17th to Sunday 26th June 2016…

Golowan Festival - John Stedman

Cornish celebrations with the Golowan Festival

The 25th annual Golowan Festival will take place in Penzance, Cornwall, from Friday 19th to Sunday 28th June 2015 with fireworks, parades and fairs…

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The world’s biggest paving slab
Worlds biggest paving slab in Colne (Photo: Robert Wade Wadey)

Are you, enjoying listening to English Teacher’s latest song, The World’s Biggest Paving Slab? It’s pretty catchy isn’t it? But have you wondered about the subject of the lyrics? Join us to find out more in our Curiosity of the Week…

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Welcome the Wolf at this year’s Winter Droving
Winter Droving 2023 Ullswater and Penrith in Cumbria

The wonderful Winter Droving events return to Ullswater and Penrith, bringing magic, mayhem and music to the area, along with lots of light…

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