One of the key events in a packed programme of activities from October 12 to 14 is the relaunch of the restored lugger Ripple (SS19).

A familiar sight for the past three years on the harbour front where its owner John Lambourn has been working on her, it is hoped the double-ended 44ft former St Ives fishing boat, which was built in 1894, will take to the water on Friday, October 12, and be blessed on Sunday, October, 14, by the Rev Julyan Drew.

Talking of fishing boats, an exhibition of photographs and memorabilia commemorating the celebrated voyage of the Rosebud 70 years ago is being mounted by local historian Glyn Richards. from October 6 to 14, in The Centre, Trinity Methodist Church.

The visual arts will be prominent with an exhibition by local artists in The Centre, Saturday and Sunday, October 13 and 14. Those wishing to submit work for this should contact Susannah Clemence on 01736 333846. There will also be a sculpture exhibition in the showroom of Tolcarne Motors (contact Diana Dixon 01736 333180) and an exhibition by local photographers in St Peter's Hall (contact Maggie 01736 350526).

The Centre is also the venue for a concert by Newlyn Male Choir at 8pm on Friday, October 12, and a dance performance by members of the Leslie Thomas School of Dance from 6.30pm-9.30pm, not to mention the writing workshops being held there 10am-12.30pm on October 3 and 10.

Led by Angela Stoner, they are aimed at anyone who has an interest in Newlyn. It is hoped that those who are new to writing will feel they can have a go, and that more established writers will hone their skills and gain inspiration from all that is happening.

Those taking part will be encouraged to share the platform with professional poets at the poetry event being held at 2.30pm on Sunday, October 14, at Trereife House. Contact Angela 01736 363146.

Workshops of another kind, including a practical workshop by Newlyn-based artist Annie Metcalfe, are being presented by the education department of Newlyn Art Gallery.

Part of 'The Big Draw', these drop-in workshops will focus on portraiture and the relationship between art and the local heritage. Activities will include designing a new currency, creating self portraits and images to be displayed on the gallery walls, plus an expedition looking through an "artistic lens" at the local surroundings. For further details phone 01736 363715.

On stage, Kate Morris presents her Daphne is Dancing from 6pm to 7pm, on Saturday, October 13, in the Studio, Newlyn Art Gallery. From 6.30pm-8pm on Sunday, October 14, there is a rehearsed reading by Phil Bowen, Anthony Frost and Bob Devereux of "Art".

This is followed by the Tolcarne Jazz Quartet in performance.

More music can be heard on Saturday, October 13, when the Bombrassa (Big Wind) Marching Band will be blowing up a storm and marching through Newlyn from noon towards the berth of the Ripple and onto the Gwavas games area where Paul Antonelli's Sky Larks group will be "Wiring in the Air".

At 7.30pm-9.30pm on Saturday, October 13, there is also an open mic event in Newlyn Art Gallery's Studio, which is aimed at young musicians and singers under 20 years old who would like to perform a short acoustic set in front of an audience. Slots for this can be booked with Blair Todd on 01736 363715.

A festival which reminds one that from the late 19th century onwards Newlyn has been a centre for the arts and a home for artists, one of the events it hopes to embrace is the presentation of a written guide and trail through the village showing where its many artists lived and worked.

Anyone who feels he or she can make a contribution towards this - anything from a memory to a story, from a photograph to a painting - is asked to contact Diana Dixon on 01736 333180, or call at her home, Fradgan House, The Fradgan, Newlyn.

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