23rd December 2007 - Mousehole Christmas Lights
This will be the 44th year the Mousehole Christmas Lights committee have switched on their lights around the inner harbour at Mousehole.
Boats are lit up and murals hang from the harbour walls.
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The lights are switched on between 5pm and 11pm every night over Christmas until 5th January 2008.
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Between 8pm and 9pm on the 19th December the lights are switched off in memory of those who lost their lives when the RNLI Penlee lifeboat, Solomon Browne attempted a rescue of the MV Union Star crew.
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On 23rd December the villagers celebrate Tom Bawcock's Eve when traditionally a Starry Gazey Pie is cooked at the Ship Inn and eaten by the regulars at Midnight.
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The Starry Gazey Pie has Pilchard heads sticking out.
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If you look on the harbour wall you will see a Starry Gazey Pie on the right hand side.
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The lights are supported by voluntary donations. You can read more about the lights at the official web site.
9 December
River Fowey at Draynes Bridge
23 December
Mousehole Christmas Lights
23 December
Tom Bawcock's Eve at Mousehole
