Events for August 17, 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
Tickets: £13 Adults/£11 Concession/£9 Child/Add £15 for 2 course meal
The Lost World- Illyria
The Lost World – Illyria will be performed at Sterts Theatre on Thurs 17th August at 7.30 pm Michael Crichton and Steven Spielberg borrowed this title for the sequel to the book/film Jurassic Park. Thanks to them it now tells an audience exactly what they’re going to get: Dinosaurs! Tickets: £13 Adults/£11 Concession/£9 Child/Add £15 […] Find out more »
7:00 pm
Illustrated Talk with Brian Oldham
‘Fascinating Historical Tales of Liskeard’ – an illustrated talk by Brian Oldham, a volunteer at Liskeard & District Museum, which will feature some of the little known tales from around Liskeard. How was a steam locomotive transported down Dean Street in a snow storm? Was there a deathbed confession by the Barn Street Chapel arsonist? […] 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 »