Enjoy Truro

A definitive guide book detailing the fantastic array of Truro's food and drink establishments will be hitting the shelves this week. The Gourmet Guide was so successful following its launch last year that it has been republished and updated with more than 110 listings.

The free guide provides details of every restaurant, bar, café, takeaway and food retailer in Truro city centre, including location, opening times, contact details and a brief summary of what the business offers.

This year it also features a new shopping guide, with a kitchen essentials section.

Download the second edition of Gourmet Truro

An impressive line up of events is being put together as part of Music Truro, which is expected to attract up to 15,000 people.

Dozens of bars, restaurants, galleries and other venues have already signed up support the festivities taking place from Saturday, September 11 to Sunday, September 19.
Busking competition
The busking competition has been a huge success for the past two years and is making a return in 2010. The one-day event will bring to life every corner of the city as talented street musicians battle it out for the crown of Truro's Best Busker. Buskers can be found on street corners around Truro's city centre from 9.30am - 3pm, with judging taking place from 10am - 1pm. Some of the busking hot spots include Lemon Quay, Victoria Square, High Cross, Pydar Street and Union Place.
Sing-along Sound of Music
In 2009, Garras Wharf car park was transformed into a drive-in movie theatre for a special screening of Mamma Mia. Music Truro is transforming the car park once again, but this summer film lovers are being invited to bring their own chairs and fancy dress for a special screening of the Sound of Music on Sunday, September 19. The car park will open to the public at 8pm with the film being shown at 9.30pm. A range of food and drink concessions, supplied by local businesses, will be available at the special showing, adding to the unique atmosphere of this outdoor cinematic event. Tickets are available from the Hall for Cornwall.
Unsigned talent
Unsigned talent will be able to step into the spotlight during several hugely popular events being held as part of this year's Music Truro festival. Organisers are staging two gigs that will showcase local musicians who haven't got a record deal. Cream of Cornish will focus on performers who are attracting national attention, while Cornwall Unsigned will give rising talent the chance to shine.

This is just a summary of what is on offer. You can download the MusicTruro event guide here or alternatively call 01872 273 999 and we will send you a copy. The guide is also available at the Tourist Information Centre.

Our media partners  for Music Truro are: mycornwall.tv, Cornwallscoolest, Radio Cornwall and What's On   

The event will take place at 6pm and is in aid of the Ella's Memory charity. Tickets are £5 and are avilable now from either The Benetton store or Vertigo bar.