NEWS, EVENTS & COMMENT

Golowan Festival, Penzance

Hastings Bid to win back Pirates record

08/02/2012
On Sunday July 22 2012 Hastings will attempt to win back the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Pirates.

The recently confirmed current record of 8,734 is held by Penzance for the 'Pirates on The Prom' event of June 2011.

Hastings were the previous record holders with 6,166 set in August 2010.


British International Helicopters, Penzance

British International Helicopters Ltd To Continue Flying From Penzance Until 31 October 201

25/01/2012
Having reached an agreement in principle with Sainsburyís, British International Helicopter Services Ltd (BIH) today (16 Jan 2012) announced it will be continuing its scheduled services for the summer season from the Penzance heliport until 31 October 2012.

Tony Jones, Managing Director, British International Helicopters, said: "We are pleased to be able to give existing and new customers certainty regarding our 2012 flight arrangements and be able to reassure them that the service will be uninterrupted from Penzance for another season.


Falmouth Business Improvement District, Falmouth

FREE Parking in Falmouth on Wednesdays in February

03/01/2012
In what will be a first for Falmouth, the Falmouth BID is launching the FEBRUARY IS FREE! car parking scheme, enabling shoppers to enjoy all the town has to offer by ensuring that two of Falmouth’s largest car parks The Dell and The Quarry will be FREE to all who visit on Wednesdays during the month of February 2012.