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Newquay Fireworks Displays, Bonfire Night 2017

In 2017, Bonfire Night is Sunday 5 November – with fireworks displays being held on Saturday 4 November and Sunday 5 November, these being the Bonfire Night weekend. It’s all change for Newquay Fireworks Displays this year, as the Mermaid … Continue reading

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14 Halloween Events in Newquay 2017

This year the date for Halloween is Tuesday 31 October, so most Halloween events in Newquay will be on the weekend before. Newquay Main Event: The BIG Halloween event of Newquay town, aimed at residents, families, locals and visitors, is … Continue reading

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Cornish Murders: Nevell Norway, 8 February 1840

The true story of the 1840 murder of Nevell Norway, a Cornishman is a famous Cornish murder. Nevell Norway was the great grandfather of author Neville Shute (1899-1960). Although the murder itself was unremarkable in itself, it had great media … Continue reading

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Newquay New Year’s Day Swim 2017

For the New Year Swim 2018, see: New Year Swim Newquay 2018 The annual Newquay New Year’s Day Swim 2017 is on Sunday 1 January, starting at 12 noon.  Get there early for a good spot – the Quayside’s usually … Continue reading

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