Helston Flora Day
Bob McCreadie broadcasting from Helston Flora Day on Thursday 8 May.
May Day in Padstow
Pirate FM was in Padstow for the huge annual May Day celebrations.
The weather took everybody by surprise; despite the forecast saying rain, the day started with blue skies and sunshine and stayed dry well into the afternoon.
James Martin spent the day in Padstow, chatting to locals and visitors (from as far away as Holland and Australia!). Locals told him that the May Day celebrations are on a par with Christmas.
The carnival atmosphere in the town is very strong and is a day where everybody seems to be smiling - and for the local people who are involved it evokes powerful emotions, being a tradition which has been handed down since time immemorial - some believe that it goes back as far as the bronze age.
All in all, a colourful, vibrant day which attracts people from near and far.
James Martin broadcasting from West Quay (photo courtesy of Chris Cox)
A view of the River Camel accross to Rock and St Enedoc Golf Course
Duke Street looking colourful
Tickling Sticks for sale on West Quay!
The crowds in Market Place
Drinkers enjoy the May sunshine outside the London Inn...
The May Pole
The Little Oss in Market Place
View across the harbour
Jayne wins £2,350 on Cornwall's Secret Sound
Jayne Copeland from Perranporth collected a cheque for £2,350 from Bob McCreadie after correctly guessing our Secret Sound was Jousting on horseback!
Tom Baker proposes on air
Neo Wills age six and a half brought mum Charlotte and her partner Tom Baker in to sing the Friday song with Bob McCreadie and Tristan Hunkin. Inspired by Neo's singing, Tom then proposed to Charlotte on Air. Congratulations!
Pirate FM, Citroen and Hawkins
Pirate FM has chosen Cornish motor-dealer Hawkins to replace its fleet of vehicles.
Each of the ten Citroens C4s is decked out in a black and white design, inspired by the flag of St Piran, declaring "Love Cornwall, Love Pirate FM".
The station's Managing Director Beverley Warne welcomed the deal as a vote of confidence in Cornish business, from the Duchy's most listened to radio station.
The sleek design will help reinforce the Pirate FM brand and will be seen across Cornwall, driven by our sales and news teams.
Pictured Peter Knaggs from Hawkins Motors and Bev the boss collecting the cars from the dealer's Blackwater base.
Prizes for the Raffle
Local Shops & Businesses donated prizes for the Raffle drawn at the Caribbean Night on 31 January at the Watersports Association. Rowenna and Falmouth Marine School raised £161.55 all profits went to the Pirate Trust. Lowenna presents the cheque to Fleckers and Neil...
