Phoenix 100

Following on from the recent reopening of the Minions Heritage Centre, a programme of free events is being arranged by the Phoenix 100 group through June and July to complement Liskeard Lions Carnival Week. The events planned include a diverse range of guided walks and talks, exploring the rich cultural and natural heritage of the […]

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Phoenix 100 – Bearah Tor Quarry

Liskeard Wesley Methodist Church Windsor Place, Liskeard

A talk by Ian Piper on working the granite at the quarry on Bearah Tor. Part of Phoenix 100 week. Events are free but there will be a collection to help cover the costs and ensure similar events can be run next year.

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Phoenix 100 – Lanhydrock History

Liskeard Wesley Methodist Church Windsor Place, Liskeard

An illustrated talk by Lanhydrock volunteer Brian Oldham, looking at the Robartes family links with the Liskeard and Caradon area over the centuries. Part of Phoenix 100 week. Events are free but there will be a collection to help cover the costs and ensure similar events can be run next year.

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Phoenix 100 – Ross Poldark’s View of the Moor

A 3.5 mile circular walk led by Brian Oldham of Walkers Are Welcome. Sorry, no dogs on this walk. Meet at the Hurlers car park in Minions at 1.15pm for a 1.30pm start. Part of Phoenix 100 week. Events are free but there will be a collection to help cover the costs and ensure similar […]

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Phoenix 100 – The Discovery of Kober

Liskeard Public Hall 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall

An evening of drama, music and dance telling the story of copper mining on Caradon Hill. It will consist of comedy sketches, high drama, Cornish dancing and music including a performance featuring Caradon Hill area primary school children, Scoots Kernow and Play It Again Theatre Company. Part of Phoenix 100 week. Events are free but […]

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Phoenix 100 – Mines of the Liskeard & Caradon District

Follow the tin and copper lodes and learn about the Victorian mining boom and the machines which drove it. A 4 mile circular walk led by Iain Rowe of Caradon Archaeology, sorry no dogs on this walk. Meet outside Minions Post Office at 10am. Part of Phoenix 100 week. Events are free but there will be […]

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Phoenix 100 – Wildflower Walk

Last year Colin's walk discovered two previously unrecorded plants - what will they find this year? Guided walk with Colin French, meet Minions Heritage Centre car park at 2pm. Part of Phoenix 100 week. Events are free but there will be a collection to help cover the costs and ensure similar events can be run next […]

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