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.

Friday 5 November 2010

Lastest news from Consols Pond



More wonderful news regarding the continued regeneration of the Pond. Brown trout have now been seen feeding and jumping out of the water; and even better than that, there is a Kingfisher regularly visisting the Pond! How fantastic is that?

Following a bird watching session to see the Kingfisher, my eleven year old daughter Chloe was inspired to ask if Consols Pond Association could form a Junior Member Group called 'Kingfishers'. Chloe put together a proposal which was presented to the committee at their meeting on Wednesday 3rd November. The committee were very impressed with Chloe's proposal, stating that engaging children was vital for the sustainability of the Pond and for the environment in general. It was decided to move the idea forward with a view to getting the group up and running early in the New Year.

Consols Pond Association will be holding a:

Coffee Morning
on Saturday 20th November
at The Western Hotel,
Royal Square, St Ives
between 10 - 12
Great raffle prizes, tombola, cake stall
Tea & Coffee
Please come along and support us!

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