Category Archives: General

Collecting Seashells

Posted on 29, May 2013 by newquayt

Collecting seashells on Newquay’s beaches is a great way to spend a few hours, a day or your whole holiday. Beaches take on a new excitement once you start looking at collecting seashells as reminders of your holidays. But it’s so much better if you know where they are from and what they are called. Continue reading →

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Rev Borlase on the Cornwall Tsunami of 1761

Posted on 21, May 2013 by newquayt

As many people know, there have been a few tsunamis in the history of Cornwall. The most widely reported of these was the Cornwall tsunami of 1755. The Rev William Borlase, MA, FRS (1695-1772) was a Cornish geologist, antiquary and naturalist, who wrote extensively about Cornwall during his lifetime.

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Newquay Community Carnival Week, 2013 Events

Posted on 28, April 2013 by newquayt

The all new Newquay Carnival Week, 2013, is bigger and better than previous years. Organised by Newquay Lions Club the Carnival Week events start on July 6 and run for a full eight days, finishing on 13th July with the … Continue reading →

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Newquay Discount Vouchers: Newquay Loyalty Card

Posted on 16, April 2013 by newquayt

Newquay’s Loyalty Card scheme provides discounts and offers from Newquay shops and restaurants. It’s a Free Loyalty/Discount Card for visitors and locals, giving discounts and offers in Newquay from leading shops and restaurants Continue reading →

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