AN Easter eggstravaganza being held in Newquay has been rescheduled due to the adverse weather forecast.

Newquay Town Council is staging the event at the Killacourt on Sunday from 10am to 4pm instead of the planned Saturday.

Families can look forward to an Easter egg hunt with every child receiving a chocolate egg or an alternative, Easter themed storytelling sessions with Hotch Potch Performance, face painting, mini fairground rides, an Easter Trail with a prize at the end, and a children’s disco from the bandstand.

The BIG Newquay Market, hosted by Cornwall Shop Small in collaboration with Newquay BID will also move to Sunday to be hosted alongside the event on the Killacourt from 10am, offering a range of stalls showcasing local food and artisan makers.

A council spokesperson said: “All activities remain in place. We are simply moving the fun to the following day due to the adverse weather forecasts.

“The full programme of free activities remains unchanged.

“The two free Easter town trails, the Easter Trail and the Golden Rocks Hunt, are unaffected by this change and will run as planned from Tuesday, April 7, until Saturday, April 18.

“Trail sheets are available from Newquay Library and Information Service, which is closed on Sundays.”

Councillor Drew Creek, mayor of Newquay, said: “We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause, but the safety and comfort of our families and visitors is always our priority.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Killacourt on Sunday, April 5. It is going to be a fantastic day and well worth the wait.”