May Half Term 2023

A round up of the best events happening in and around Liskeard this May Bank Holiday

Fun Day for Cancer Research Relay For Life

Running alongside the Relay for Life event Liskeard Relay for Life are holding a free Family Fun Day. There will be live music, crafts and carnival games.

This FREE event will be held at the Rugby Club, from 12pm – 10pm on Saturday 27th May and 9am – 12pm on Sunday 28th May.

There will be crafts, a tombola, cakes, splat the rat, plant sale, craft activities and candle of hope bags. There will be live music from Samba Kernow, Luke Middleton, Longtide, Ellie Brunt, Adam Hinks and many more!

Wind in the Willows

Caradon Youth Theatre’s brand new musical adaptation of the much loved novel.

This re-imagined energetic and fast paced production is bursting with comedy, fantastic songs and beautiful storytelling.

A tale of friendship, loyalty, hope and courage! A must for all the family – the perfect half term treat!

Liskeard Public Hall, Cornwall, PL14 6BW
Sat 27th May 2023 – Sat 3rd June 2023
Buy Tickets at the Ticket Source Website 

Alpaca Trekking Open Weekend

Why not start the May half term off with a visit to the farm! Based on Bodmin Moor with beautiful views of the Cornish countryside. Meet, feed and have fun with our wonderful animals, fun for all the family!

Come and say hi to all of our wonderful animals and after you can enjoy a delicious ice cream from our café which you can enjoy in the beautiful sunshine!

We will be open 27th, 28th & 29th May for our petting farm! 10am – 4pm!
£4pp and under 2s come in for free!

Willows Workshop with Caradon Youth Theatre

Experience acting, singing and dancing with the creative team from Caradon Youth Theatre: Steven (composer/vocal coach), Nic (director) and Jason (choreographer).

All welcome for a fun and energetic workshop on the set of the Wind in the Willows show!

Primary (ages 6-10) session is 10.30am-12.30pm
Secondary (ages 11-18) session is 1.30pm-3.30pm

Liskeard Public Hall, Wednesday 31st May. Cost £6 or £10 to include a ticket to any performance!

Places are limited, book by sending an email to [email protected] or call/text 07899 953091

Pop Up Play Village – Pensilva

Pop Up Play Village – North East Cornwall will be popping up at Millennium House in Pensilva on Tuesday 30th May at 10.30am for a Dinosaur themed play session.

Remember it’s the school holidays so some of the older ones can come along too

Please book online using the link below

https://bookwhen.com/popupplayvillagencornwall

Pottery Painting – Dobwalls

Dobwalls Memorial Hall are hosting a Pottery Painting session over half term on Friday 2nd June 6pm – 7.30pm.

£10 per person to include a mug, bowl or plate in a Dinosaur, Mermaid, Unicorn, Dog or Cat design.  Price includes paints, glazing and firing in the kiln. Items are collected/delivered in 1-2 weeks.

All children must be supervised. Refreshments available. Booking is essential and can be made on the Kiln Craft website

Liskeard Car Boot Sale

There will be a Car Boot Sale every Friday afternoon throughout the summer held at Liskeard Cricket Club (weather permitting).

Sellers from 2.30pm, buyers not before 3pm. Pitches cost £5 per car

Duck Race – Menheniot Cherry Fayre

Duck will be £1 each and will be on sale at Menheniot Spar Shop or can be bought on the day.

Sunday 4th June. Tractor and Trailer rides leave 2pm from the cricket field to the corner of Courteneys Mill. Pasties, sausage rolls and bar available.

1st Duck wins £50, then 2 – 6th place wins £10 each. Please visit Menheniot Cherry Fayre Facebook for updates on this event.

Wildanet East Cornwall Grand Tour

On Tuesday 30th May from 10.30am to 4pm, Wildanet and Pirate FM will be at Liskerrett Community Centre for a day of fun.

  • FREE tea, coffee and cakes
  • FREE art and craft activities for the kids
  • Come and meet the Pirate FM Love Crew from 12pm-2pm
  • Take the 60 Second Price Challenge to see if you can save by switching to Wildanet’s Home Broadband
  • Enter the prize draw for the chance to win 2 year’s free home broadband

Rockpool Ramble

Come and join local experts as we explore the rocky shore, finding lots of the amazing critters that live on it! Learn about starfish, crabs, fish, anemones and lots more at this educational event that is guaranteed to satisfy the whole family. Please come along with suitable footwear (no flip flops), suncream and leave your nets at home as they can harm delicate rockpool creatures.

Saturday 4th June, 12pm-1.15pm. Meet us below the coastguard station on Hannafore Beach.

Open Studios – Laura Lane
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Laura Lane is a local ceramic stoneware artist. She is opening up her studios to visitors from Sunday 27th May to Sunday 4th June, everyday 11am –  3.30pm. Here is what she has to say about the event –

”Decorative & functional stoneware ceramics. I make two different ranges of work, one a simple everyday stoneware & a blue & white illustrative style.

We will hopefully be offering tea & coffee in our wildflower meadow – weather dependent. You’re more than welcome to bring a picnic and sit in the sunshine overlooking beautiful rural south east Cornwall & maybe bring your own sketchbook!!”

Caribbean Family Fun Day

Transport yourself to the tropics at a fabulous Caribbean Family Fun day being held in the stunning setting of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park in East Cornwall on Sunday, June 4th, 10am to 4pm.

Whether you’re a toddler, teen, or simply young at heart, there’ll be something for everyone at this event with a difference. We’ve included laid-back reggae and rhythmic ska music, as well as atmospheric sounds from the Real Steel pan drum band.

There will also be drum workshops, dance workshops, a bouncy castle and variety of children’s entertainment plus gift stalls and of course fabulous food and drink at the rum and cocktail bar and food stalls.

Eden Festival of Imagination

Come along to the Eden Project this half-term and discover a Festival of Imagination across Eden with an abundance of creativity around each corner! From theatre to dance, music to literature, we’re celebrating the joy of exploring new ideas and experiences with fun for the whole family.

27th May to 4th June, 9.30am-6pm. For full details and to book see the website

Launceston Steam Rally
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27th – 29th May.  A fun day out with numerous attractions for the whole family that raises money for local charities and organisations.
The Steam Rally started in 1982 at Launceston Rugby Club  and moved to Five Lanes in 2009.
Browse the web-site  http://launcestonsteamrally.com/ for more information about the Rally, times and tickets.

Green Man Event

Green Man Weekend will take place at Mount Edgcumbe on May 27th – 28th 10am – 5 pm.

The giant figure of the Green Man returns to Mount Edgcumbe as a centre piece looming over the event sitting on his throne of leaves and bark – he will be presiding over stalls, entertainment, refreshments and lots of activities. Entry to the event is free of charge- all day parking £5 per vehicle.

For more details on these and other local events take a look at our events calendar.

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