Winter swimming break with Swimquest
2022-03-04 17:00 - 2022-03-07 09:00 (Europe/London)
Join SwimQuest on this long weekend trip to escape the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, and enjoy Cornwall at its best. The break will include spectacular, short sea swims (or ‘dips’ – as you wish!) at some of the amazing beaches just a 15-20 minute drive from Boconnoc. You are welcome to swim with or without a wetsuit; swim distances are adaptable and guides will advise what is best for you depending on your ability, the weather conditions, and your cold open water swimming experience. All food is included during your stay, so expect plenty of homecooked meals to refuel you for the next swim! We will endeavour to ensure that you have everything you need to completely relax and feel at home.
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Reconnect & Renew Yoga Retreat
2022-03-10 14:00 - 2022-03-13 11:30
Escape with Felicity for a three-night retreat at Boconnoc. Relax in exquisitely designed rooms, indulge in delicious healthy food and allow your body and mind to unwind with twice daily yoga classes, a sound bath, wellbeing treatments and walking. During the retreat you can do as much or as little as you please; rise and shine to the incredible Cornish landscapes at your doorstep, put on your walking boots to explore the nearby coastal paths, or be pampered from head to toe by making the most of the wide range of wellbeing and beauty treatments on offer.
This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and make time for yourself – away from distractions and to-do lists – for you to be fully present and to reconnect with your most authentic self. Through activities that create space for rest, reflection and rediscovery, you’ll leave feeling revitalised.
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Yoga retreat with Leini Ireland
2022-03-14 17:00 - 2022-03-18 09:00
This four night retreat will be a time to gather, nourish, reset and connect – supported by the winter season, the Practices and the rural beauty of Boconnoc.
We will come together for yoga, feasting, fire, time in nature, relaxation, laughter, movement, reflection and creativity…taking the time and space to unwind, to breathe fully and to find stillness.
The retreat will be guided and supported by Leini Ireland. To learn more about Leini visit: maitri.hk
Monday 14th March 5pm until Friday 18th March 9am, 2022.
For prices and to book contact Leini on: leiniireland@gmail.com

Canicross UK
2022-03-18 09:00 - 2022-03-20 17:00
Canicross is a fantastic sport, open to all abilities, you don’t have to be an athlete to enjoy spending time running with your best friend and reaping the benefits both physical and mental. Canicross is off-road running with your dog. Your dog wears a harness specifically designed to allow them to pull, you wear a belt/harness which allows hands-free running and you are attached to your dog with a bungee line.
Race details
Saturday
5k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Beginner 3k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Sunday
5k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Beginner 3k Bikejor, Scooter, Canicross
Start time: TBA
Entries: See link Results Base – Behind The Lines 2022 (results base)
The course: Forest single tracks, grass and firebreak tracks with some false flats
Parking: Included in entry
Trade stands: Ki5 Canine Therapy Massage, Sledwork, Tractive, Oralade, Dryrobe, Boot Banana, Muddy Girl, Dicky Bag, K9Sport
Facilities: Camping on site with mobile hot showers and toilets (campsite opens Friday 16.00hrs on the 18/03/22) plus food stands.
Closing date will be the 20th February, no entries will be allowed on the day.
Find out more and register: canicrossuk.com/behind-the-lines

£16.50 day entry
£32 for the weekend
£5.50 for each additional class
Camping £12 per night per pitch.

Kernow Art Collective
2022-04-15 17:00 - 2022-04-17 13:00
The artists of the Kernow Collective are staging a unique exhibition featuring the talents of local artists and makers living and working in Cornwall.
With a number of artisits taking part, it will be a window into contemporary art being made in Cornwall across a variety of mediums, providing a snap shot of the breadth of art from this Celtic area.
Opening Times
The exhibition will take place in the Stable Yard at Boconnoc.
Friday 15th April – Preview evening 5 – 9pm
with artists in attendance plus food and drinks available.
Saturday 16th April 10am – 5pm
Sunday 17th April 10am – 1pm
Tea, coffee and cake available.

Charity Open Gardens
2022-05-08 14:00 - 17:00
On Sunday 8 May, we will be opening our gardens from 2pm to 5pm as part of the National Garden Scheme.
Light refreshments will be available in the Stable Yard.
Admission: Adult: £6.00 Child: Admission by donation. Full details here.

Guided Tour of Boconnoc
2022-05-17 14:00 - 17:00
Take a tour of Boconnoc House, the winner of the 2012 HHA/Sotheby’s Award for Restoration which was bought with the proceeds of the Pitt Diamond in 1717. Three prime ministers, a history of duels and the architect Sir John Soane play a part in the story of this unique estate. The beautiful woodland garden, the Georgian bath house, Soane stable yard, 15th century church and romantic landscape tempt the explorer.
Tickets are £25 per person (+£2.54 Eventbrite booking fee) (under 12’s free with an accompanying adult) this includes:
– A guided tour of Boconnoc House with facinating insight into the history of the estate, its previous owners and the more recent restoration
– A tour of the historic Boconnoc Church
– A stroll around the picturesque gardens including the Shrubbery and the Dorothy Garden
– A traditional Cornish cream tea in the sunny Garden Room
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“The tour around Boconnoc was a total joy. The restoration work on the house is remarkable and the grounds are truly breathtaking. A really interesting property and a wonderful tea.”

Charity Open Gardens
2022-05-22 11:00 - 15:00
Camellias, magnolias, rhododendron and more: a peaceful stroll amidst the gardens is a Boconnoc must.
The gardens will be open in aid of Shelter Box, specifically raising money for their work in the Ukraine. Refreshments available in the Stable Yard.

Charity Open Gardens
2022-05-29 11:00 - 16:00
In their 10th anniversary year for Open Gardens, we are delighted to be supporting Cornwall Hospice Care with an open garden event on Sunday 29th May from 11am – 4pm.
Refreshments will be available as well as a few stalls.
Admission Adults: £5 Under 12’s: Free

Guided birdsong walk
2022-06-20 18:30 - 20:30
**SOLD OUT**
On the evening of Monday 20 June between 6.30pm and 8.30pm we will be starting the first of our nature walks series with ecologist and bird specialist, Robbie Phillips. From farmland birds to woodland specialists Robbie will bring you into the world of breeding birds at Boconnoc. Learn how to identify a range of species from song and calls as well as understanding their behaviours and how they use varying habitats to feed and nest in.

Robbie is a young ecologist and bird expert working on projects supporting bird conservation across the south west including swifts, pied flycatchers and curlews. For anything we hear during the walk, Robbie will help you learn what it is and how to distinguish its songs from others.

Following the walk, join us for a BBQ at the outdoor kitchen, located in a tucked away location on the estate. We will be serving tea and coffee with a sausage in a bun (vegetarian option available). Please email georgia@boconnoc.com with any dietary requirements.
Ticket price £20 including refreshments

Endurance GB Ride
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-26
The South West’s premier Cornish ride where over 200 riders come together for this prestigious two day event.
This ride is an unmissable opportunity for all ages and abilities to ride over stunning countryside on the estate. There is an 80km, 64km and shorter distance rides which cross all terrains on the estate including through magnificent woodland and across the park. Horses can be corralled onsite over night.
There will be food stands provided on Saturday and Sunday.
Please do keep dogs on a lead due to livestock and game on the estate.
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St John's Fun Run
2022-06-28 00:00
The St John’s Fun Run has taken place at Boconnoc for many years, raising money for the St John’s Ambulance. It is one of the highlights of the events calendar here. Whether you are feeling competitive or simply want to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the estate we recommend signing up for this race.
It is a 5 mile multi terrain race around the estate, crossing undulating and varied terrain.
Race starts at 7.15pm.
There is also a mile fun run that takes place before the main race at 6.30pm entry is £5, medals for all who take part.
5 Mile Race – £16 Affiliated, £18 Unaffiliated.
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Explore the history of Boconnoc
2022-06-29 14:00 - 17:00

Boconnoc Music Award Concert
2022-07-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Boconnoc House
Each year a talented group of musicians are chosen from hundreds of students as the winners of the Boconnoc Music Award. The award was established by the late Anthony Fortescue and his wife Elizabeth Fortescue, owners of Boconnoc in 2012. The prize constitutes a week’s residency on the estate, providing a valuable opportunity for the musicians to work intensively on repertoire and technique in a private and unique environment.
The winners this year are The Astral Quartet. A multi-national London based saxophone quartet studying at the Royal College of Music. Formed in 2020, the ensemble is passionate about performing classical, jazz, and contemporary music, from Bach to Piazzolla, while also commissioning young, upcoming composers. The group consists of second-year undergraduates studying with Professor Kyle Horch and receives guidance and masterclasses from world-renowned educators, including Sarah Burnett and Simon Channing. The Astral Quartet recently won first prize in the Royal College of Music Woodwind Chamber Competition (2022) and has performed at St James’s Piccadilly, the Chelsea Theatre and the Amaryllis Fleming Concert Hall.
This is the first time the group has performed outside London.
The members are Leopoldo Mugnai, Oliver Lee, Annabella Chenevix Trench and Ethan Townsend.

Pablo Ortiz de Urbina a Spanish conductor who was presented with the Boconnoc Music Award by the Royal College of Music in 2013 when he was part of the Cataleya Quintet said; “There is nothing more exciting than being given an opportunity to be inspired by music and to do so in a peaceful environment. An opportunity like the Boconnoc Award is so valuable to our professional careers and reminds us why we love music so much.”

Tickets are £25 (+£2.54 Eventbrite booking fee)
Arrival is at 6pm where you will be welcomed with a complimentary arrival drink and warm open fires. Canapés will be served in the candlelit drawing room before moving into the Garden Room for the special 7:30pm performance from the Royal College of Music. Our copper topped bar will be open for the duration of the event.
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Miracle Theatre's King Lear
2022-07-26 19:30 - 2022-07-27 22:00
Miracle Theatre return to Boconnoc once again for an outdoor theatre experience in our picturesque Dorothy Garden.
This summer, Cornwall’s Miracle Theatre presents Shakespeare’s most elemental and passionate play.
King Lear is an exquisitely dark tale about a family squabble that grows out of all proportion, blowing up into a storm of deadly force. This fresh and fast-paced adaptation of Shakespeare’s text – pared down to its bare essentials – tells a shocking, yet tender, story of ageing and madness, fuelled by ambition and fired by betrayal. Shakespeare loved to weave theatrical magic out of tragedy in a way that is never far from farce, making King Lear ripe for Miracle’s unique treatment
What audiences have said about previous Shakespeare adaptations by Miracle
“A triumph of artistry over logic, so inspired and hugely enjoyable” The Tempest
“Better than Stratford in June” Romeo & Juliet
Performances of King Lear will be running for two nights Tuesday 26th July and Wednesday 27th of July at 7:30pm.
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Come prepared! Don’t forget to bring seats, blankets, picnic and all you need for an evening of open air theatre.

Kernow Chamber Players at Boconnoc Church
2022-08-01 19:30 - 21:00
On Monday 1 August at 7.30 pm, the Kernow Chamber Players will be at Boconnoc Church playing in a 6-player format called a Sextet. Boccherini, the baroque-era visionary, and Brahms, the romantic-period titan, between them discovered and then maximised the power of this format.
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Explore the sounds of Boconnoc at Night
2022-08-12 19:30 - 22:00
Join us for a guided walk at dusk to discover the nocturnal residents on the estate including varieties of bats, owls and beautiful moths. Boconnoc comes alive at night, with owls silently drifting through the night sky. We hope to hear tawny owls and possibly barn owls as we walk round and we will see and listen for some of the bats coming out from the woods and buildings to feed using a bat detector.
The walk will be guided by ecologist Robbie Phillips and begin after a BBQ in the Stable yard with a glass of wine or soft drink around the fire pit. As well as his bat detector Robbie will also set up a moth trap (harmless to moths) which we will look at when we finish the walk, giving everyone the chance to see some of the beautiful moth species rarely seen. In the UK there are over 2500 moths species.
Tickets are £26 per person.
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Explore the sounds of Boconnoc on our morning bird walk - SOLD OUT
2022-08-13 07:30 - 09:30
**SOLD OUT**
On the morning of Saturday 13th August between 7:30am and 9:30am we will be running a guided birdsong walk with ecologist and bird specialist, Robbie Phillips. From farmland birds to woodland specialists Robbie will bring you into the world of breeding birds at Boconnoc. Learn how to identify a range of species from song and calls as well as understanding their behaviours and how they use varying habitats to feed and nest in.

Robbie is a young ecologist and bird specialist/expert working on projects supporting bird conservation across the south west including swifts, pied flycatchers and curlews. For anything we here during the walk, Robbie will help you learn what it is and how to distinguish its songs from others.
Following the walk join us down at the Saw Mill outdoor kitchen for tea, coffee and a delicious ‘Braddock Banger’ sausage in a freshly baked bun, sourced from a small holding rearing large black pigs on the Boconnoc Estate (vegetarian option available). Please email georgia@boconnoc.com with any dietary requirements.
Ticket price £26pp

Outdoor Cinema - Encanto
2022-08-18 16:00 - 19:00
**SOLD OUT**
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

ENCANTO
Time: 5:00pm (gates open at 4:00pm)
Location: The Dorothy Garden at Boconnoc
There will be snacks and refreshments on site to purchase throughout the film.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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Outdoor Cinema - Pride & Prejudice
2022-08-18 18:30 - 22:00
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Time: 8.45PM (gates open at 6:30pm)
Location: In front of Boconnoc House
There will be a BBQ & Bar available to purchase hot food and drinks from throughout the evening.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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Outdoor Cinema - The Lion King
2022-08-19 16:00 - 19:30
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

THE LION KING
Time: 5:00pm (gates open 4:00pm)
Location: The Dorothy Garden at Boconnoc
There will be snacks and refreshments on site to purchase throughout the film.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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Outdoor Cinema - No Time To Die
2022-08-19 18:30 - 23:00
This August we will be running a series of open air cinema events within the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc, with refreshments available to buy.

NO TIME TO DIE
Time: 8.45PM (gates open 6:30pm)
Location: In front of Boconnoc House
There will be a BBQ & Bar available to purchase hot food and drinks from throughout the evening.
Tickets
Individual Adult – £7
Individual Child – £5
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) – £20
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The Boconnoc Story
2022-09-06 14:00 - 17:00

Carriage Driving Day
2022-09-18 14:00 - 17:00
Sponsored by the British Driving Society, Carriage Driving Day is a perfect way to experience Boconnoc’s bucolic delights.
Carriage Driving is one of the most exciting and popular equestrian pursuits in the country. The British Driving Society (BDS) was formed in 1957 and is the National organisation for a range of carriage driving activities. The aim of the Society is to support and encourage people interested in carriage driving. The BDS has branches for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and a network of Area Commissioners and assistants covering the whole of the UK.
Training, competitions and social events are run in each locality throughout the year and with a network of coaches and instructors, the society can offer support and encouragement to safely enjoy carriage driving whatever you aspire to.
Full details can be found here.

A Nest of Gentle Makers
2022-10-24 15:00 - 2022-10-27 09:00
A Nest of Gentle Makers was started in 2018 by Dr Charlotte Jenner with the aim of creating restorative retreats in beautiful settings.
“We run retreats in a variety of locations ranging from rustic woodland to the majesty of Boconnoc House. But at our core is a desire to give our attendees the space and time that they need to nurture their creativity.
We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring A Nest of Gentle Makers once again to Boconnoc House. This beautiful country house estate is the perfect place to relax in comfort whilst feeding your creativity. There will be creative workshops, walks, yoga, maybe some swimming and plenty of time to connect and chat. They will be intimate retreats of 8-11 guests. Each retreat is a half week (3 nights) and we will have different guest teachers for the two retreats so it would be completely possible (and rather wonderful) to join us for the whole week (6 nights).”
Retreat One: Monday 24th-Thursday 27th October 2022

Patterns and Printmaking Inspired by Nature with Luna North.
“Over the course of two workshops, Luna will teach us how to get inspired by the shapes found in nature, enabling us to use our designs to make beautiful linocut prints. For the final workshop of the retreat we will bind our own simple books to adorn with our prints.

Creativity and health and well being are closely linked and by feeding your creativity you will be helping yourself to reduce stress and to keep well. We have a wonderful inclusive yoga teacher, Kate Woodward @gingertonicyoga who will guide us on both energising and restorative yoga practices throughout the retreats. We will also have a private chef for the retreats who will nourish us with vegetarian food.”
More information can be found at A Nest of Gentle Makers. Also follow @anestofgentlemakers for more glimpses into these gorgeous retreats.

A Nest of Gentle Makers
2022-10-27 15:00 - 2022-10-30 09:00
A Nest of Gentle Makers was started in 2018 by Dr Charlotte Jenner with the aim of creating restorative retreats in beautiful settings.
“We run retreats in a variety of locations ranging from rustic woodland to the majesty of Boconnoc House. But at our core is a desire to give our attendees the space and time that they need to nurture their creativity.
We are so excited to have the opportunity to bring A Nest of Gentle Makers once again to Boconnoc House. This beautiful country house estate is the perfect place to relax in comfort whilst feeding your creativity. There will be creative workshops, walks, yoga, maybe some swimming and plenty of time to connect and chat. They will be intimate retreats of 8-11 guests. Each retreat is a half week (3 nights) and we will have different guest teachers for the two retreats so it would be completely possible (and rather wonderful) to join us for the whole week (6 nights).”
Retreat Two: Thursday 27th- Sunday 30th October 2022
Visible Mending, Darning and Gentle Hand-Sewing with Charlotte Jenner
“Over the course of three workshops we will dive deep into mending our clothes. Charlotte will lead you through the techniques of visible mending using sewing techniques and darning knitted and woven garments. We will learn the basics and then get started on mending some loved items of clothing that attendees will have brought along. In addition, we will spend time hand-sewing and will hand sew a small item such as a notions pouch or maybe a modern day ‘portable pocket’.”

Creativity and health and well being are closely linked and by feeding your creativity you will be helping yourself to reduce stress and to keep well. We have a wonderful inclusive yoga teacher, Kate Woodward @gingertonicyoga who will guide us on both energising and restorative yoga practices throughout the retreats. We will also have a private chef for the retreats who will nourish us with vegetarian food.”
More information can be found at A Nest of Gentle Makers. Also follow @anestofgentlemakers for more glimpses into these gorgeous retreats.

Autumn Birdwatching at Boconnoc
2022-11-11 08:00 - 13:00
A guided nature walk with ecologist Robbie Phillips
As the days are drawing in and the seasons are changing, Mother Nature is showing us the magnificence of autumn in Cornwall. From the stunning sunrises and misty mornings to the calls from migrating birds and animals foraging for the winter months ahead, the grounds at Boconnoc are a hive of activity.
We’d love you to join us for a guided walk around the grounds of Boconnoc with bird expert Robbie Philips.
Learn all about the birds that are on their way south and have already left our shores for sunnier climes and the large number of species that will be arriving to the UK to spend their winter here.

“Many of the winter birds will be feeding around the woodland and field edges across the estate and we will wander around and see which birds we can discover.
From the larger Redwing, Fieldfare and Woodcock coming from the far North East of Europe to the smallest European birds the Goldcrest and Firecrest, learn who is going where and how they find their way.”
During this walk our expert Robbie will help you learn the calls that bird make in winter when most aren’t singing and how to identify the key species from their calls. After the walk there will be an opportunity to chat with Robbie over a warming cup of tea or coffee in our Stable yard.

‘Early Birds’ walk
Friday 11th November
As the autumn sun slowly rises in the sky and the birds and wildlife start to wake up, join us for an invigorating walk around the grounds of Boconnoc.
Timings -8am-10.30am
Around 2 hours covering approximately 3km on varying terrain along woodland paths.
Cost – £22
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Additional information to note…
Please do where sensible footwear and clothing for inclement weather
This event is best suited for adults and children over the age of 12
This is a walking tour at a gentle pace with regular stops to see and hear the birds. You will need a moderate level of fitness and be able to cope with walking on uneven ground.

Bullfinch by John Walters

Firecrest by John Walters

Indian Head Massage Workshop
2022-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Boconnoc House
This candle-lit head massage workshop offers you the chance to receive, learn and share a simple Indian Head Massage routine in a calm and welcoming space, and equips you with the skills you need to offer head massage as a zero-waste gift to your loved ones this Christmas.
You will be welcomed with a glass of mulled apple juice, then working with your partner, you’ll be guided through a simple head massage routine which one person will offer to the other. After a pause for refreshments, you’ll swap over with your partner so that both have learnt and received the techniques during the session.
We ask that people book this workshop in pairs to work with each other – friends, parents, siblings, partners, and children age 12+ are welcome to attend as the partner of their parent/carer. You will be wrapped in blankets to keep warm, no oils are used and no prior experience is required. Please note that participants will be fully clothed throughout this workshop.
About Tia: “I trained at the School of Bodywork in Exeter, gaining a distinction in the Complete Bodyworker Diploma, followed by a Remedial Massage Diploma. I have carried out additional training in deep tissue and Thai massage, as well as having qualified as an aromatherapist and in Indian Head Massage.”

All resources are provided, including a set of notes outlining the head massage routine for each of you to take away.
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Connect with Tia @ www.tiatamblyn.com

Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop
2022-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Boconnoc House
Join us for a seasonal wreath making workshop hosted by the super talented Rebecca Stuart from The Garden Gate Flower co.
Forage in the beautiful grounds of Boconnoc for leaves, ferns and foliage before heading to the candle lit Stable Yard to create your own beautifully festive wreath.
Everything will be provided for you to make your own door wreath and Rebecca will guide you through the step-by-step process to create something you truly love.
We think this workshop would be a lovely activity to do with a friend or family member, get together, share a fun morning creating and reconnecting with nature.
Tea, coffee and delicious homemade mince pies will be provided.

About Rebecca
The Garden Gate Flower Company is a sustainable, environmentally conscious garden and floral design studio based in Cornwall. Rebecca has a passion for design and colour, she loves to create arrangements that echo the nature in which they have be grown and the environment they will be destined for.
Rebecca started her floral design business in 2010 and wanted to bring her experience of colour theory into her creations. With a background in textiles, Rebecca creates arrangements in layers of colour using the best seasonal ingredients from her garden and her network of British growers. The Garden Gate Flower Company has worked on hundreds of weddings and events both here in the UK and in Europe.

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Follow The Garden Gate Flower Company
Instagram – @thegardengateflowerco
www.thegardengateflowercompany.co.uk

A Ceremony of Carols- by the Kernow Chamber Players
2022-12-14 19:00 - 21:30 | Boconnoc House
Harriet & Richard Bushman are the founders of Kernow Chamber Players. In addition, they direct the Ahmadi Music Group and Kuwait Chamber Corale, two choirs based in Kuwait. This Christmas, forty-five singers from Kuwait will visit beautiful Boconnoc House. The choirs perform the highest-level classical performances in the Kuwait opera house.

Hear Britten’s great ceremony of carols, plus Christmas favourites both old and new in Boconnoc House in aid of Cornwall Air Ambulance.
Enjoy a complimentary drink donated by Castang wines and canapés donated by Chef Henk de Villiers Ferreira and his team.

There will be a thirty minute interval for which you can pre-order drinks and enter the charity raffle!

Tickets are £20pp and include a glass of fizz and canapés.

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