Events for August 16, 2017
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August Fest at Liskeard Methodist Church
A varied festival supported by many local groups from our wonderful community. From the youngest to the oldest, the sportiest to the craftiest there is something for everyone and a warm welcome to all. Daily (Mon-Sat) – Manna Coffee Shop is open from 10.30am-12.30pm Thursday 3rd – Children’s Disco – for children in school years […] Find out more »
7:30 pm
Arsenic and Old Lace
Arsenic and Old Lace- Sterts Theatre Company at 7.30 pm Everyone is entitled to a hobby, especially during the twilight years of life, but the Brewster sisters certainly have a novel way of passing the time. Although full of good intentions these, dear, sweet ladies have a very dark secret that will, inevitably, come to […] Find out more »
£5.50/£3
The Time of Their Lives (15)
Determined to gatecrash her ex-lover’s funeral on a glamorous French hideaway, a former Hollywood siren escapes her London retirement home with the help of a repressed English housewife stuck in a bad marriage. Pooling their limited resources, they hit the road in a race to get to the funeral on time, becoming entangled in a love […] Find out more »
6:30 pm
Adult: £15 Child: £10 (under 12) Family: £45 (2 adults, 2 children)
Emperor’s New Clothes at Pentillie Castle
Emperor’s New Clothes – Wednesday 16th August 2017. Performance at 6.30pm. Gardens open from 4.30pm. Make the most of your summer evening by joining us on the old tennis lawn at Pentillie Castle to enjoy Illyria’s open-air performance of the Emperor’s New Clothes. Join Illyria for their hilarious take on this children’s classic. Presenting Hans […] Find out more »
2:30 am
No Cost. Donations Welcome
Glorious Garden Tours at Antony
Glorious Garden Tour at Antony Walk and talk with the garden team, includes a rare opportunity to view the Bath House and a Q and A session. No charge for the tour – donations welcome. Normal admission prices apply Find out more »
10:00 am
Liskeard Old Cornwall Society Exhibition
Liskeard Old Cornwall Society Exhibition will be held at Stuart House on 14- 19th August daily from 10 am. Find out more »
FREE entry
Memories of Liskeard
Memories of Liskeard- A look into the archives of the Liskeard Old Cornwall Society will be held at Stuart House on 14th- 19th August daily between 10 am- 3pm and on Saturday 10 am- 1 pm An exhibition of photographs, posters, memories and recently donated photographs. FREE entry Find out more »
Upton Cross’s 18th Annual Arts and Craft Exhibition
Upton Cross’s Annual Arts and Craft Exhibition will be held on Sat 12th- Sunday 20th August daily from 10 am- 6 pm at Upton Cross New Parish Hall and School. Many thousands of items on sale. Brand new Parish Hall. Free Parking. Disable acces Outdoor stalls, raffle, homeade refreshments, new park and children’s play area […] Find out more »
FREE entry
Frayed Edges- Exhibition of Textiles
Frayed Edges are a Cornish Textile Group based at Roseland Mews. They will be holding an exhibition at Sterts Theatre and Art Centre on 5th- 29th August between 10am- 2pm daily plus during performances FREE entry Find out more »
9:30 am
Admission prices apply
Journey into Space at Eden
Journey into Space at The Eden Project from 27th July- 3rd September Open daily 9.30 am- 6pm. Normal admission prices apply This summer, explore our solar system and uncover the secrets of the universe – all in one epic day out in Cornwall. Train in the Astronaut Academy, take a Solar System Safari, discover freaky […] Find out more »
10:00 am
FREE entry
Tin, Toys and Tales
Tin, Toys and Tales is an exciting new toy exhibition at Liskeard & District Museum which also includes fantastic examples of iconic toys from TV and film- including a Chitty Chitty Bang Bang pedal care of which only 12 were made, following the great success of the 1968 musical film of that name. For James […] Find out more »