JOIN the Tamar Valley AONB team during the May half-term week for their annual Tamar Trail Festival, packed with 25 events and activities to enjoy throughout the valley. Enjoy a family fun day on the Tamar Trails with bush craft, storytelling, activity hunts and geocaching, or visit one of the three exhibitions — Cornish Geology, market gardening in the Tamar Valley or Cornwall Open Studios. The ever-popular guided tours of Greystone Quarry are back or visitors can spend some time mountain biking or canoeing. Other events include a bag hunt at Drakewalls Mine, Nightjar walk and talk, Tamar Grow Local's food market and a chance to learn more about waterpower at Morwellham. The trail festival celebrates the £7-million Mining Heritage Project that conserved the rich mining heritage of the Tamar Valley. Becki Lumbis, education and community resource officer for the Tamar Valley AONB, said: 'The festival highlights the work achieved, including the conservation of mining remains, enhancement of important wildlife habitats, creation of 25km of multi-use trails, and the opening of the Tamar Trails Centre at Gulworthy — the hub for exploring the Tamar Trails and our mining heritage. There's something for all ages and abilities, we're looking forward to seeing you!' Many events are free of charge, but the festival is expected to be popular, so booking places early to avoid disappointment is advised. The Tamar Trail Festival will run from Monday, May 26 to Sunday June 1. Free guides are available from local outlets or a programme of events can be downloaded at http://www.tamarvalley.org.uk">www.tamarvalley.org.uk For more information, contact Becki Lumbis on 01822 835030 or email [email protected]">[email protected]