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This photo of Harlyn Bay was taken by Graham Miles one of our regular guests, well done Graham.

Thankfully the sun is still shining here and lots of people are on the beach, lovely half term weather.

What beautiful weather and during a school holiday as well, Harlyn Bay Beach was full of people enjoying the sunshine.

We have just had our Tourist Board Inspection and been given 100% for our cleaning, that’s 3 years in a row now. Our reviews always mention how clean the accommodation is so you have no worries coming here.

This is what the inspector wrote.

 

“Cleanliness/Housekeeping

Excellent standards of housekeeping and cleanliness noted throughout each property with close attention having been paid at both high and low levels. Hard flooring was noted to be polished and carpets thoroughly vacuumed.  Surfaces and ledges in the dining and lounge areas were found to be dust free. Beds were beautifully presented with freshly laundered linen. Sanitary ware, fitting and fixtures were sparkling and fresh. Kitchen surfaces and equipment was found to be spotless. The owners are to be congratulated on the high standards that are maintained”

 

See you soon

 

Debbie and Martin

I have just passed the show ground at Wadebridge and they have started to put the tents up for the show, not long now, it starts on Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th June and is well worth a visit.

Apart from it being the only time we get to see animals close up last year I even got to stroke an owl, there’s the usual dog show, flower tent, and lots of equestrian events in the main ring.

Also many other business all putting their best offers out for the show.

Might well see you there.

 

 

 

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Its lovely to see the bluebells out at Yellow Sands and all over Padstow and Cornwall.

Why not come and join us for Mayday

May Day (or ‘Obby ‘Oss Day as it is known outside of Padstow) is the biggest day in Padstow’s calendar, it takes place annually on 1st May (2nd May if the 1st falls on a Sunday). There have been many conflicting theories about the origins of the Obby Oss. Some say its roots are in pagan times, others that it’s a rain maker or a fertility symbol. The Obby Oss proceeds through Padstow’s streets, swirling and dancing and accompanied by a Teazer, who leads the dance with theatrical movements and the use of the Teazer’s club, a leather pad colourfully painted and mounted on the end of a wooden rod. The Teazer’s accompanying retinue are dressed in white their costumes decorated with blue or red ribbons and sprays of cowlips and bluebells. As the procession moves around the town dancing to the sound of the accompanying accordion’s and drummers. Last, but not least, are the followers, young and old who follow the procession every year and join in the singing of the traditional May Song

Unite and unite and let us all unite,    For summer is acome unto day, And whither we are going we will all unite,    In the merry morning of May.

Arise up Mr. —- I know you well afine,    For summer is acome unto day, You have a shilling in your purse and I wish it was in mine    In the merry morning of May.

All out of your beds,    For summer is acome unto day, Your chamber shall be strewed with the white rose and the red,    In the merry morning of May.

Where are the young men that here now should dance,    For summer is acome unto day, Some they are in England and some they are in France    In the merry morning of May.

Come Spend May in Sunny Cornwall 

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From £60. per night (min 4 nights) or £390. per week based on 2 people. 

Please email or call 01208 895022

Today is St Piran’s Day, the national day of Cornwall, it’s held on the 5^th of March every year. St Piran was the patron saint of tin miners, so he must have been very busy, the miners used it as a day’s holiday and we still use his flag, the white cross on a black background, as the Cornish flag today.

Why not come and visit us at Yellow Sands Harlyn Bay Padstow to join in the St Pirans  day festivities.

 

5th March – Redruth – St Piran’s Day Festival 

11.00am to 3.00pm – Redruth’s St Piran’s Day Festival is a celebration of the historic mining town and tin industry along with a showcase of Cornish culture. With a procession starting at 12PM at the Western end of Fore Street, choirs will lead the singing of Trelawney by the town clock at the end of the procession. Including street entertainment, live music and a craft fair.

 

5th March Falmouth, St Piran’s Day Parade 

10.00 to 11.40am – Local school children and musicians take part in a Furry Dance around Falmouth, open to all to join in or line the streets to watch the procession. Leaving from the Moor, Webber Street, High Street, Brewery Yard, Prince of Wales Pier and then walking through teh town to Church Corner, where the story of St Piran will be told.

 

5th March Truro – St Piran’s Day Parade 

1pm – Truro’s annual parade will leave St George’s Road tour Truro city.  A St Piran’s market will feature many aspects of craft work, Cornish food produce, cultural information and promotions. A marquee will be held at Lemon Quay from 10am – 4pm with music, dancing and other festivities on show.

 

6th March – Perranporth – St Piran’s Play

Held on the Sunday closest to St. Piran’s Day the play produced by the St Piran Trust, takes place in Perranporth. Hundreds gather to mark the arrival of St Piran to Cornish shores, walking across the dunes dress in black, white and gold, the colours of Cornwall, carrying the Cornish flag. Meeting at Piran Point, Perran Sands Holiday Park.

 

I know we shouldn’t talk about the weather but spring is here,  according to the BBC weather on line, Padstow area is going to be 11c all day and all night all over the weekend, sounds like spring to me.  Mind you we did have daffodils on the side of the roads here before Christmas but now we have acres of them and snowdrops even the bluebells are beginning to come up, it gives you energy just to see them.

We hope you can come and see our wonderful spring flowers and spend  some time at Yellow Sands, Harlyn Bay, Padstow in Cornwall soon.

Debbie and Martin