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Surfing, A Beginners Guide: Alf Alderson

Alf Alderson, is a seasoned surfer and award-winning journalist. With the help of this well written book, you’re taken through all the essential steps to learn to surf quickly. Learn where and when to surf and how to surf safely. Continue reading

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Watergate Bay Hotel History

The Watergate Bay Hotel history is short, but varied, at times its existence being in doubt. Just 120 years ago there was nothing on the site, it was simply the northern end of Watergate Bay, which starts at Porth by … Continue reading

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Perranporth Carnival 2013

Perranporth Carnival 2013 starts on Saturday 27 July 2013. There are activities all day long, with the roads being closed and a procession in the evening after 6.30pm. There is no theme this year for the procession and floats. Carnival … Continue reading

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The Mysterious Sea Captain

In life we come across stories that intrigue us, stories that stay in our minds – and for me it was the a story that started as “The Sea Captain” about 20 years ago. The story is about a house … Continue reading

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