Consols Pond, St Ives, Cornwall

For around ninety years the families of St Ives have enjoyed the tradition of sailing model boats at Consols Pond on Good Friday.

The tradition began in the early 1900s, when fisherman and children sailed model boats in the town's harbour. It is thought to be a gesture to the old seafaring communities which used to launch miniature boats in the hope of ensuring safe passage for mariners.

Tuesday 25 May 2010

Life Returns to the Pond


Life is definately returning to the Pond - On Monday I was delighted to see a small fish, a newt and some tadpoles!!!!!!!!!!!
There is also plenty of insect life - pond skaters, water boatmen and the flys over the water have attracted swallows - isn't nature wonderful?
Work has begun on the bank in order to make it ready for an event planned for the end of July - WATCH THIS SPACE!!
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