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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 […]
Sewing Bee at Stuart House
The Sewing Bee with be held at Stuart House on Tuesday 18th April to Saturday 6th May Classes, workshops, demonstrations ‘drop-in-for-help’ sessions plus sales of materials and haberdashery. More details to follow – do ask Sioux at Stuart House. (any donations of materials etc. are welcomed – please bring into the House
Cornwall International Male Voice Choral Festival
The Eighth Festival will showcase 60 Male Adult and Youth choirs from all over the World. The World's Largest Male Choral Festival will feature keenly contested competitions, evening concerts and daytime events held in all parts of the county at churches and major tourist attractions, with the following Gala Concerts and Competitions taking place at […]
Jane Eyre
Following a critically acclaimed season at the National Theatre, Jane Eyre will be coming to the Theatre Royal Plymouth in May 2017. This innovative re-imagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece is a collaboration between the National Theatre and Bristol Old Vic and is directed by Sally Cookson. The classic story of the trailblazing Jane is as […]
Black Prince Flower Boat Procession
Black Prince Flower Boat Procession
The Black Prince Flower Boat Procession will be held at Millbrook /Kingsand/Cawsand on Monday 1st May A day of music, fun and colour. Procession starts at 10.30 at Millbrook Village Hall and processes through Millbrook to the village fete at Venton House. Then at 2 it starts again at Kingsand Community Hall, parading to Cawsand […]
Garden Open Day at Pentillie Castle
Garden Open Day at Pentillie Castle
Pentillie Castle gardens will be open on Monday 1st May 2017, 12pm – 4pm Explore the 55 acres of woodland gardens this March, with this extraordinarily mild Winter we’ve had, we wonder how Mother Nature will behave this Spring! Why not stretch your legs on the track to the Mausoleum, and learn about the exciting […]
4 events,
Soap Making Classes
Soap Making Classes
Learn how to make soap using traditional cold process method with high quality oils, essential oils and natural botanicals. Take away 1kg of your handmade soap. The class starts with coffee and cake at 10am while we discuss the ingredients, method and scent options for your choice of soap. Booking essential – £55 per person, […]
5 events,
Glorious Garden Tour at Antony
Glorious Garden Tour 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
Liskeard & District Flower Arrangement Society
Liskeard & District Flower Arrangement Society
Nature's Bounty with Ian Facey-Macleod We offer a warm welcome to anyone who would like to visit our Monthly Meeting. These are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm at Liskeard Methodist Church. At most meetings an invited demonstrator entertains with a range of designs, talking us through the process and giving […]
4 events,
School for Scandal
The Camp Theatre Company present 'The School for Scandal' by Mr Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Menheniot Parish Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £8, meal deal available £16. Tickets available from Menheniot Spar or Liskeard Information Centre (01579 349148)
7 events,
Liskerrett Community Cinema – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (12A). When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that stretches across time, he finds Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the danger deepens after he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Films are shown on the first Friday of the month at 2.30pm and […]
Blessing of the Fleet with Polperro Fishermen’s Choir
Blessing of the Fleet with Polperro Fishermen’s Choir
The Blessing of the Fleet will take place on Friday May 5th at 6.30 pm at West Looe Quay Centre featuring the Polperro Fishermen's Choir. Wreckers in The Salutation Inn afterwards For more details visit: www.polperrofishermenschoir.co.uk
11 events,
Helston Flora Day
This ancient festival is usually held on May 8th , unless that date falls on a Sunday or Monday, in which case the previous Saturday is taken. It is a Spring festival to celebrate the end of winter and mark the arrival of the new vitality and fertility with the trees and flowers bursting into […]
Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature
Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature will be held between May 6- 13 Celebrating our 21st Festival, this year we have a wide range of events to suit all tastes. From bestselling author Michael Morpurgo; musician and composer Sir Karl Jenkins; former war correspondent and politician Martin Bell, OBE and BBC broadcasting veteran Robin Lustig, […]
Going Digital- Birds of Prey
Going Digital- Birds of Prey
Learn how to photograph fast action at this photography workshop at Cotehele, St Dominick on Saturday 6th May from 10 am Cost: £110 Find more info: www.goingdigital.co.uk
West Looe May Fair
West Looe May Fair
The event will take place in and around West Looe Square with a procession beginning at the West Looe end of the bridge. The Town crier will be on hand to broadcast the day's events and entertain the crowds The focus for the day will be a maypole on the harbourside and anyone can join in […]
Darite Village May Celebrations and Spring Beer Festival
Darite Village May Celebrations and Spring Beer Festival
Darite Village May Celebrations and Spring Beer Festival will be held on May 6th from 2 pm onwards. Come and join in the fun.
SMart Film Club
SMart Film Club
FREE family film club run by St Martin’s church in Liskeard, Cornwall. Soft drinks and sweets on sale with a raffle to win a DVD of that night’s movie. Tonight’s film is Zootropolis. Doors open 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Westbrook & Company – ‘Paintbox Jane’
Westbrook & Company – ‘Paintbox Jane’
On the sea wall in Nice, Raoul Dufy paints a portrait of his muse Jane. A troupe of singers and instrumentalists celebrate the painter in Waltz, Jazz, Blues and Repartee until the sun goes down and envelopes the generous, sensual world of Monsieur Dufy. Since winning the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Award in the late ‘70s […]
5 events,
Eden Classic Sportif
The Eden Classic sportive is a mass-participation cycle ride and will be held at The Eden Project on Sunday May 7th with three route options, ranging from a short yet challenging ride of 35 miles, to a middle distance of 62 miles, and a long ride for the experienced sportive rider of 100 miles. Free […]
Going Digital- Exploring your Camera
Going Digital- Exploring your Camera
A beginner's digital camera photography workshop at Cotehele, St Dominick on Sunday 7th May Cost: £85 Find more info: www.goingdigital.co.uk
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Have you tried bowls? Why not come along to our Play Bowls 4 Fun at Liskeard Bowls Club, Varley Lane on Sun 7th May 2- 4 pm. Tues 16th May 6-8 pm. Sat 20th May 2- 4 pm, Tues 23 May 2- 4 pm For more information call Jenny Marchant on 01579 346582
3 events,
4 events,
Sunny Afternoon
Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Sunny Afternoon is an irresistible musical with slick theatricality and ingenious storytelling at its heart. It tells the captivating tale of how one of Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks, rose to stardom. Step into swinging 60s Britain and discover how The Kinks found their definitive […]
Liskeard Arts (LIDFAS)- Riviera Paradise- Art, Design and Pleasure in the 1920’s
Liskeard Arts (LIDFAS)- Riviera Paradise- Art, Design and Pleasure in the 1920’s
Riviera Paradise: Art, Design and Pleasure in the 1920's- Mary Alexander From the 1920's onwards an intoxicating mix of artists, writers, musicians descended on the Cote d'Azur to create a new summer season. Suntans and sportswear became de rigeur for Matisse, Picasso, Dufy, Cocteau and Chanel. Cole Porter and Scott Fitzgerald introduced a glamorous American […]
7 events,
An Evening with Johnny Cowling – Eliot House Hotel
An Evening with Johnny Cowling at the Eliot House Hotel. This is a ticket only event - £12.50 including a pasty supper. For tickets call Pat on 01579 362959
Murder at the Manor
Murder at the Manor is a murder mystery weekend at Kiligarth Manor Holiday Park, Polperro on Friday 12th- Monday 15th May The weekend is hosted, scripted and run by professional murder mystery acting team. There are 3 mysteries to solve: 2 take place on Friday and Saturday night and last about 3 hours each plus […]
Eden Youth Club
Eden Youth Club
Eden Youth Club meets at The Salvation Army Hall, Liskeard from 7.30- 9 pm. For Ages 11- 16. Table Tennis, Pool, Games, Art, Tuck Shop, Music. £1 entry fee. For more info contact: 07403 552263/ 07954 692616
Modulus Quartet at Carnglaze
Modulus Quartet at Carnglaze
Modulus Quartet champions a diverse range of music by living composers. Drawing on its collective experience, the quartet seeks out music of an individual style, developing creative relationships with composers and artists. The quartet explores new ways of presenting music, performing in unusual venues and incorporating visual arts and multi-media technology. Carnglaze Caverns, 8pm. Tickets […]
7 events,
Callington MayFest
Callington MayFest
Callington Mayfest celebrations will be happening once again on the 13th May 2017. Entertainment on the streets of Callington include Music, Dance, Fun and Laughter for all the family along with the annual “Callington Furry Dance” and a specially choreographed accompanying dance routine. For more details visit: www.callingtonmayfest.weebly.com or telephone 01579 384509
Learn the Craft of Crochet
Learn the Craft of Crochet
Learn the Craft of Crochet at Mount Edgcumbe on Saturday 13 and 20 May 10.30am to 12.30pm A friendly two week course for beginners. In the first two hour session you will learn how to hold your yarn and hook, and how to form the basic stitches needed for crochet creations. Having had time to […]
The Emperor’s New Clothes- Illyria
The Emperor’s New Clothes- Illyria
The Emperor's New Clothes - Illyria will be performed at Sterts Theatre on Sat 13th May at 5.30 pm The Emperor’s greatest joy is the monthly Grand Parade at which he wears his latest outfit. But when two swindlers offer him the ability to identify fools by making him clothes which only the wise can […]
4 events,
LostFest
LostFest takes place on Sunday 14th May LostFest is an eclectic mix - there is music and dance all over town to keep everyone entertained, stalls selling arts, crafts, antiques and food to browse, plus live demonstrations and workshops to watch. Medieval Battle Re-enactment Kernow Levy invade Lostwithiel again! They will set up camp in […]
Soundbath at Carnglaze
Soundbath at Carnglaze
This is Olivier and Megan’s fourth annual Sound journey in Carnglaze Caverns. Always a profound and unforgettable experience. They’d love to share it with you. The afternoon consists of two parts. Part One: Limited space. We begin by making our way down to the lower part of the cavern to the beautiful candlelit poolside. Here […]
3 events,
Golitha Falls & Colliford Lake Landscape Photography Workshop
Golitha Falls & Colliford Lake Landscape Photography Workshop
A 4 hour afternoon landscape photography tuition workshop course on the southern fringes of the Bodmin Moor Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall, locations are the Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve including the ancient oaks of Draynes Wood and the gorge where the River Fowey flows in a series of spectacular cascades and […]
3 events,
Cornwall’s Forgotten Corner Landscape Photography Workshop
Cornwall’s Forgotten Corner Landscape Photography Workshop
A one day landscape photography tuition workshop course on the Rame Peninsular Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in south east Cornwall, locations will include Rame Head, Whitsand Bay, Portwrinkle, Downderry, plus the villages of Cremyll, Kingsand and Cawsand overlooking Plymouth Sound. Tuesday 4th April 2017 at 11:00, Tuesday 16th May 2017 at 11:30, Tuesday 26th […]
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Have you tried bowls? Why not come along to our Play Bowls 4 Fun at Liskeard Bowls Club, Varley Lane on Sun 7th May 2- 4 pm. Tues 16th May 6-8 pm. Sat 20th May 2- 4 pm, Tues 23 May 2- 4 pm For more information call Jenny Marchant on 01579 346582
6 events,
Glorious Garden Tours at Antony
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
Gateway to Cornwall Landscape & Seascape Photography Workshop
Gateway to Cornwall Landscape & Seascape Photography Workshop
A one day landscape photography tuition workshop course in the south east of Cornwall, locations will include Trethevy Quoit, Golitha Falls, The Cheesewring and Hurlers stone circle on Bodmin Moor, Duloe Stone Circle, St Germans Quay and the Tamar Valley. Wednesday 5th April 2017 at 11:00, Wednesday 19th April 2017 at 11:30, Wednesday 17th May […]
History and Heritage of the Earl’s Garden
History and Heritage of the Earl’s Garden
History and Heritage of the Earl’s Garden at Mount Edgcumbe on Wednesday 17 May – 11.30am to 12.30pm Discover all about the beautiful Earl’s Garden here at Mount Edgcumbe and what’s hidden away in all the nooks and crannies. Starting at 11.30am the talk will last approximately 1 hour. Tickets cost £5 per person and […]
Liskeard & Looe Tangle Group
Liskeard & Looe Tangle Group
Liskeard & Looe Tangle Group Meet Up at The Nebula Guest house, 17th May at 7.30 pm Ladies!! Looking for fun friendship? Missing out on socialising in your area? Age 45 or over? If your answer is YES to the above then the answer is here! Come along to our meet up and find out […]
Sweet Bean
Sweet Bean
Set in present day Tokyo. A lonely Japanese baker hires a 76-year-old woman to be his new assistant at a pancake stall, and soon learns that she has a wonderful recipe for sweet red bean paste - which she claims comes from her communion with nature. Word spreads and business thrives, but then rumours start about […]
2 events,
Minions & Cheesewring Landscape Photography Workshop
Minions & Cheesewring Landscape Photography Workshop
A 4 hour afternoon landscape photography tuition workshop course on the southern fringes of the Bodmin Moor Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in Cornwall, locations are the Hurlers stone circle and the remains of the tin and copper mine engine houses in the area plus the huge granite slabs of the Cheesewring Tor. Thursday […]
6 events,
The School for Scandal- Camp Theatre
Camp Theatre Company present The School for Scandal on Fri & Sat 19th and 20th May at 7.30 pm Tickets available from www.sterts.co.uk
Bump to Baby
Bump to Baby
Liskeard Community Action bring their hodgepodge & mishmash to the expectant parents & baby folk of Liskeard. on 19th May between 1.30 pm - 3 pm at the Children's Centre, Liskeard. Lots of beautiful preloved items collected & redistributed in the community for FREE! Liskeard children's centre is situated on Varley lane in Liskeard. Baby […]
Liskerret Male Voice Choir and Guests
Liskerret Male Voice Choir and Guests
Liskerret Male Voice Choir and Guest, Looe Valley Singers will perform at The Boat Hall, Albatross Lifeboat Station, Seafront, East Looe on Friday 19th May at 7.30 pm Collection for the Looe Lifeboats. Doors open at 7 pm
Port Eliot at Night
Port Eliot at Night
On Friday 19th and Saturday 20th May, Port Eliot will be lit by candlelight and filled with music Choir, Canoryon Lowen will be performing on Saturday May 20th. Come and join us for a night that will cast you back to a time before electricity when the Lords and Ladies of the past would hold […]
Indoor meeting of Caradon Amateur Geology Group,Liskeard
Indoor meeting of Caradon Amateur Geology Group,Liskeard
Bring Your Own Rock Night! - Get your Rocks and Minerals identified with the help of Calum and a P-XRF Caradon Amateur Geology Group is open to all who are interested in geology and earth sciences with a particular reference to Cornwall and the South West. Talks are held in the Long Room in Liskeard Public Hall on the […]
7 events,
St Ive & District Gardening Association Annual Plant Sale
St Ive & District Gardening Association Annual Plant Sale
Wide selection of donated flower, vegetable, shrub & herb plants for sale in aid of club funds. Tea, coffee & home-made cakes. All welcome. Friendly local gardening club with talks & visits - membership £4 per annum. For further details call 01579 382762 or 01579 382512 St Ive Institute & Village Hall, 20 May 2017. Doors open […]
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Have you tried bowls? Why not come along to our Play Bowls 4 Fun at Liskeard Bowls Club, Varley Lane on Sun 7th May 2- 4 pm. Tues 16th May 6-8 pm. Sat 20th May 2- 4 pm, Tues 23 May 2- 4 pm For more information call Jenny Marchant on 01579 346582
Zoe Lyons: Little Misfit
Zoe Lyons: Little Misfit
Award Winning comedian Zoe Lyons takes her tour; Little Misfit to Calstock Arts on Saturday 20th May at 7.15 pm Tickets: £10/£15
Liskeard Concert Series – Sally Nash and Rosie Maciver-Redwood
Liskeard Concert Series – Sally Nash and Rosie Maciver-Redwood
Liskeard Concert Series presents Sally Nash, Rosie Maciver-Redwood and guests. An evening of song, dance, music and drama celebrating young talent. Liskeard Public Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, under 18s and students £5. Available from Liskeard Information Centre or Earlys
Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin at Carnglaze
Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin at Carnglaze
Winners of 2014’s BBC Radio Two Folk Award for Best Duo, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, have come a long way on their journey. Kith and kin inspire many of the tracks, from foundlings to mill workers, all bonded by a theme of split second decisions and forked paths that shape sliding door destinies. The alchemy […]
5 events,
Needle Felted Teddy Bear
Needle Felted Teddy Bear
Little Felted Teddy at Mount Edgcumbe on Sunday 21 May - 10am to 3pm Why not make a little felted Teddy as a Father’s Day gift. In this workshop you will learn how to make a small jointed Teddy bear using 100 per cent Nordic wools and a needle felting technique. This workshop is not […]
Beating the Bounds
Beating the Bounds
Beating the Bounds is an ancient custom where members of the community walk around the outskirts of town, usually led by the Mayor and Town Councillors, to familiarise themselves with the town boundaries. Starting from the B&M car park at 10.30am the walk is approximately 11 miles and is well supported by the Town Council […]
Open Gardens in aid of Marie Curie at Boconnoc Estate
Open Gardens in aid of Marie Curie at Boconnoc Estate
Open Gardens in aid of Marie Curie at Boconnoc Estate on Sunday May 21st. from 2 pm Food and Craft Stalls- Classic Car Display- What it's worth? with Philip Buddell- Live Music- Delicious Cream Teas Entry: £5.50 for Adults/ children FREE Tel: 07798 638099 for more details
Kernow King is Trevithick! Cornwall’s favourite son
Kernow King is Trevithick! Cornwall’s favourite son
Kernow King is Trevithick! The Story of Cornwall's Favourite Son will be shown at Sterts Theatre,Upton Cross on 21st May at 5.30 pm. Tickets available at www.crbo.co.uk or here at Liskeard Tourist Information, Pike Street.
2 events,
Soap Making Classes
Soap Making Classes
Learn how to make soap using traditional cold process method with high quality oils, essential oils and natural botanicals. Take away 1kg of your handmade soap. The class starts with coffee and cake at 10am while we discuss the ingredients, method and scent options for your choice of soap. Booking essential – £55 per person, […]
3 events,
Soap Making Classes
Soap Making Classes
Learn how to make soap using traditional cold process method with high quality oils, essential oils and natural botanicals. Take away 1kg of your handmade soap. The class starts with coffee and cake at 10am while we discuss the ingredients, method and scent options for your choice of soap. Booking essential – £55 per person, […]
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Play Bowls 4 Fun
Have you tried bowls? Why not come along to our Play Bowls 4 Fun at Liskeard Bowls Club, Varley Lane on Sun 7th May 2- 4 pm. Tues 16th May 6-8 pm. Sat 20th May 2- 4 pm, Tues 23 May 2- 4 pm For more information call Jenny Marchant on 01579 346582
1 event,
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Guided Garden Tour at Pentillie Castle
Guided Garden Tour at Pentillie Castle
Pentillie Castle Guided Garden Tour: 25th May 2017, 2pm Our Guided Tours allow individuals who do not belong to any society or group, to join similar people for a guided tour by the owners around special gardens and houses, some rarely open to the public. Visitors will be shown around the Pentillie estate by a […]
King Lear- Marjon Actor’s Wheel
King Lear- Marjon Actor’s Wheel
King Lear - Actor's Wheel: The University of St Mark & St John will be performed at Sterts Theatre on Thurs 25th May at 7.30 pm “ …how sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!” The Actor’s Wheel return with their unique take on Shakespeare's moving tale of a fragmented, […]
3 events,
Bodmin Moor Poetry Festival
Bodmin Moor Poetry Festival will take place on May 26- 28th A friendly, relaxed gathering on the edge of beautiful Bodmin Moor, the festival features something for everyone with readings, workshops, music, film, visual art, walks and yoga. This year's central themes are poetry and dance and the centenary of great Cornish poet Charles Causley.
Reading the Hurlers
Reading the Hurlers
Reading the Hurlers – The Results Revealed! Friday 26th May, Carnglaze Caverns 7pm for 7.30 pm start Join us at Carnglaze Cavens and discover where the Hurlers came from as we reveal the results of the Reading the Hurlers Project The event is free but tickets need to be booked in advance – Ticket […]
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Royal William Yard Festival
Musical stages to suit all tastes can be found in various locations across the beautiful Royal William Yard. Classic cars on the green, motorbikes on the Mills wall and beautiful keel boats in the Harbour - all contained within one of the most beautiful heritage sites in the UK. Food stalls will be dotted around […]
Launceston Steam and Vintage Rally
Launceston Steam and Vintage Rally will be held on Saturday 27th- Monday 29th May Fun for the whole family spread over the Whitsun bank holiday weekend. See enthusiasts show off their huge steam powered traction engines and displays of gleaming classic cars along with shire horses, traditional fairground attractions, trade stands and craft stalls. Launceston […]
Open Studios Cornwall
Open Studios Cornwall is being held between May 27- June 4th This year more than 259 artists, craftspeople and designers throw open their studio doors right across Cornwall. Visit www.openstudioscornwall.org.uk for more details of artists in your area
Game On at the Eden Project
Our celebration of game playing returns this year, bigger and better than ever at The Eden Project Saturday 27th May- Sunday 4th June. From retro classics and traditional playground favourites, to the latest tech, there's something to get all members of the family competing, debating and having fun! Price: included in normal Eden admission ticket […]
Green Man Weekend
Green Man Weekend will be held at Mount Edgcumbe 27th- 28th May from 10 am- 4 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 the Kernow Levy of long […]
Spring Arts & Crafts Exhibition & Sale – Looe
Spring arts and crafts exhibition and sale at St Martin's Church and Hall in East Looe. May 27th-29th 10am-4pm. Admission £2. Free parking. If you would like to book an exhibition space email [email protected] or call 07772 255387
Liskeard Relay for Life
A 24 hour relay fundraising for Cancer Research UK held at Liskeard Rugby Club.Relay For Life During the weekend entry is free for the public, there will be stalls, entertainment and refreshments so please come along and support your community. For more information visit www.cruk.org/relay
Macmillan Cancer Support Spring Sale
Macmillan Cancer Support Spring Sale
Spring Sale in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support will take place at the Long Room, Liskeard Public Hall on Saturday 27th May between 10 am- 12 noon Tea/coffee and biscuits available
Caradon Amateur Geology Group Field Trip – Rocky Valley to Bosinney
Caradon Amateur Geology Group Field Trip – Rocky Valley to Bosinney
Rocky Valley to Bossiney - Does Exactly What it Says on the Tin! Meet in lay-by at SX073891 / PL34 0BB at 11am. Caradon Amateur Geology Group organise regular field trips in the local area. All welcome non-members £3, please wear suitable clothing and footwear, packed lunch advisable. For more info contact [email protected] CAGG 2017 Talk and […]
Bodmin Moor Walk with Brian Oldham
Bodmin Moor Walk with Brian Oldham
As part of the Bodmin Moor Poetry Festival Brian Oldham will be leading a short inspirational walk around various sites of significance on the moor. These will include well preserved mine workings, atmospheric mine remains, remains of a miner's chapel and Kilmar railway which once linked the moorland quarries to Buller Quay in Looe. Please […]
Liskeard Fun Day
Liskeard Fun Day
Liskeard Fun Day will be held at Liskeard Rugby Club from 12pm until late Come and support our AMAZING teams as they take turns in walking the track for 24 hours to raise funds for #CancerResearchUK for our 10th Anniversary #relayforlifecornwall There is fun for everyone, entertainment, food, refreshments, raffles, stalls and much more!!! Throughout […]
An Evening of Mediumship and Clairvoyance
An Evening of Mediumship and Clairvoyance
An Evening of Mediumship and Clairvoyance with experienced mediums, Jeanette Holman and Kim Digby will be held at Liskerrett Community Centre on 27th May at 7.30 pm Tickets: £10 available on the door or in advance on 01579 340307
Liskeard Concert Series – Clarinet Spectacular
Liskeard Concert Series – Clarinet Spectacular
Woodwind Wizard David White accompanied by Jonathan Delbridge. ‘Clarinet Spectacular’ features the Mozart Clarinet Quintet and specially arranged pieces on different clarinets. Favourites are The Baby Elephant Walk by Henry Mancini and The Elephant from Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, played on the contra bass clarinet. Liskeard Public Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, under 18s and […]
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Teddy Bear’s Picnic
Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Bodmin and Wenford Railway Station on Sunday 28th-Monday 29th May A weekend for children and their precious teddy bears. There will be a children’s entertainer, storytelling and much more. Take teddy along for a fun ride on one of the trains www.bodminrailway.co.uk
May Half Term Fun at Antony House
Bring the family to Antony House this May half term and enjoy a Garden Trail for families every day. On Monday, design and make a flower pot and plant seeds. On Thursday take part in some Den Building Prices: Trail £1.50/ seed planting £1.50/ Den Building £2
Pensilva Antique Fair
Pensilva Antique Fair
Pensilva Antiques Fair runs on the last Sunday of every month is the biggest one day fair in Cornwall with two rooms and up to 75 stalls at The Millennium Centre, Pensilva. Antiques, Retro, Vintage, Shabby & Collectors Fair Open 10am - 4pm. Admission £1. Free Parking & Cafe For more details ring: 01208 368182 […]
Half Term Rockpool Ramble
Half Term Rockpool Ramble
Half Term Rockpool Ramble at West Looe on Saturday 28th May West Looe, Hannafore, Coastguard Station, PL13 2DJ. At this rockpool ramble discover how to find and identify some of the wonderful and beautiful creatures and seaweeds that inhabit Looe’s amazing rockpools. Identify common, rare and invasive species. From 1.30- 3 pm Free but donations […]
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Stick Week at Cotehele
Fun activities involving the good old stick at Cotehele from Monday 29th May- Friday 2nd June at 12.30 pm Free with admission
Smite National Championships
Smite National Championships
Come and take part in the Cornish National Championship Smite competition at Calstock Village Green. Smite off is at 2pm, entry £1 per team (doubles only), suitable for ages 8+. All proceeds go to charity Don't worry if you've never played before, Smite is really easy to pick up - see www.originalsmite.com for the rules, everyone welcome.
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Carnival of the Imagination
Carnival of the Imagination- An Exhibition of Art will be held at Stuart House from 30 May- 3rd June daily from 9.30- 3.30 and until 12.30 on Saturdays Painting Printmaking Photography Ceramics Sculpture Drawing Admission FREE
Little Shop of Horrors
Bodmin Musical Theatre Company present Little Shop of Horrors at Liskeard Public Hall on 30th- 31st May Set in a time not to long before our own, we find Seymour, a hapless florist worker, stuck on Skid Row unable to escape his hum drum life. His unrequited love for his colleague Audrey and Seymour's interest […]
Soap Making Classes
Soap Making Classes
Learn how to make soap using traditional cold process method with high quality oils, essential oils and natural botanicals. Take away 1kg of your handmade soap. The class starts with coffee and cake at 10am while we discuss the ingredients, method and scent options for your choice of soap. Booking essential – £55 per person, […]
9 events,
Make and Decorate a Paper Bag
Make and Decorate a Paper Bag
Have a go at creating something, simple, smart and environmentally friendly at Liskeard & District Museum. Get Creative! Get Artistic! This is a drop in session, so there is no need to book, just come along and have a go. Family friendly and free! All materials will be provided.
Much Ado about Nothing
Much Ado about Nothing
Much Ado about Nothing will be performed at Liskerrett Centre on May 31st at 7-9.30 pm UnTamed theatre presents this timeless play about the most enduring of relationships. See this hilarious story in a new light as we explore the complications of relationships, deceipt, marriage and love - lost and won. The battle for love […]
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Charles Causley Festival
Charles Causley Festival will be held between June 1-4th Celebrating the centenary of Charles Causley's irth, the feastival at Launceston this year will celebrate the achievements of this wonderful Cornish poet, reflecting all his artistic influences. there will be art exhibitions, music, talks, book signings, drama and poetry as well as a street food fest. […]
Into the Woods- Stagekids
Into the Woods - Stagekids Theatre Company. will be performed at Sterts Theatre 1st and 2nd of June. Matinees at 2pm/Evening performance 7pm Stagekids Theatre Company presents “Into the Woods”. The magical musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapin. The musical beautifully intertwines the plots of the Brothers Grimm […]
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Liskerrett Community Cinema – A United Kingdom
A United Kingdom (12A). In the 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana shocks the world when he marries a white woman from London. Films are shown on the first Friday of the month at 2.30pm and 7.30pm unless otherwise advertised. The matinee screenings are sub-titled. Tickets £4 on the door (£3 for under 16s) and there […]
The South West Paddlefest
PB Adventures are very excited to announce this great opportunity to gather the whole family and enjoy a fantastic weekend in the great outdoors at Mount Edgecumbe House and Country Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2nd- 4th June. This not for profit charity event in support of Penhaligon's Friends for bereaved children brings together […]
Penadlake & Lethytep Open Days
A rare chance to enjoy the lakeside woodland walks at Penadlake and Lethytep, which are opening for two days to raise money for local dementia support groups including Turning the Cogs at Echo Cornwall and local memory cafes. Open 11 am to 5pm on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of June. Admission is by donation […]
Cana – ‘Spectacular’ at Millbrook Village Hall
Cana – ‘Spectacular’ at Millbrook Village Hall
Spectacular is a cabaret show with a difference, bringing the operatic world to life with dialogue, drama and choreography. Mix that up with close harmony songs from the 40's and 50's musicals for a spectacular evening. International singers Caroline, Evie and Shelly are three divas whose laid back performance style and top quality voices, alongside repertoire […]
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Caradon Chuffer Cider Music Day
The Caradon Chuffer Cider Music Day will be held at The Albion Pub on Saturday June 3rd. Tickets only event £10 each available from the Bar (limited numbers) Featuring High Voltage and the Mightly Offbeats playing a mixture of cover and Ska tunes
Family History Day
Family History Day
This year's Family History Day will take place on 3rd June between 10 am- 12 pm at Liskeard Public Hall
Morley Tamblyn Lodge Summer Fair
Morley Tamblyn Lodge Summer Fair
Morley Tamblyn Lodge will be holding it's Summer Fair on June 3rd between 10 am- 2 pm. FREE admission
Liskeard Old Cornwall Society
Liskeard Old Cornwall Society
Grand Family History Day with Lizzie Asprey at Liskeard Public Hall from 10.30 am
Dos Floris with Joanna Cooke
Dos Floris with Joanna Cooke
Dos Floris with Joanna Cooke perform at Carnglaze Caverns on Saturday 3rd June at 7pm for and 8pm start Multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter & producer Dos Floris creates and performs music that results in emotional, unique, and cinematic soundscapes. Joanna Cooke has a voice that mesmerises whenever it is heard. From live performances in intimate local […]
Film and Theatre Music- Roche Brass
Film and Theatre Music- Roche Brass
Film & Theatre Musical Extravaganza - Roche Brass will be performed at Sterts Theatre Sat 3rd June at 7.30 pm Roche Brass were formed on the 13th July 2012 with a core group of experienced players, based in this geographically central location, with the intent of maintaining the tradition of brass banding and to encourage […]
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Beautiful Felted Brooches
Beautiful Felted Brooches
Beautiful Felted Brooches at Mount Edgcumbe on Sunday 4 June - 10am to 1pm In this workshop you will learn how to make several beautiful brooches for the summer using a needle felting technique and beautiful hand-dyed 100 per cent wool. All equipment and materials will be provided by the tutor at a cost of […]
Siblyback Lake Open Day
Siblyback Lake Open Day
On Sunday 4 June South West Lakes Trust will be holding an open day at Siblyback Lake, near Liskeard, to showcase everything this stunning site has to offer. The Open Day, which will run from 10.00am – 4.00pm, will incorporate a variety of activities including; windsurfing, kayaking, cable wakeboarding, stand up paddleboarding, high ropes, cycling, […]
Looe Festival of the Sea
Looe Festival of the Sea
The historic fishing town of Looe will be hosting The Festival of the Sea on 4th June On Sunday from 10 am until 8 pm, at venues across Looe, a varied programme of marine related activities and music will entertain the crowds in a wonderful family day, combining education and culture with traditional sea side […]
A Historic Walk to Ladye Park
A Historic Walk to Ladye Park
A historical walk following an ancient pilgrimage route along Old Road, Liskeard will take place on Sunday 4th June. The walk will be a rare opportunity to visit the site of the ancient shrine at Ladye Park, with the kind permission of the current owners. The circular walk of about 2.5 miles will be led […]
Richard Digance Golden Anniversary Tour
Richard Digance Golden Anniversary Tour
Richard Digance Golden Anniversary Tour. will be held at Sterts Theatre on Sunday 4th June at 5 pm Join Richard for a celebration of his 50 years of songs and stories that led to a BAFTA Nomination and The British Academy of Composers Gold Award. 31 albums, music for Bill Bryson’s audio book and over […]
Charity Quiz Night
Charity Quiz Night
Charity Quiz Night on Sunday 4th June at Millennium House, Pensilva. 6.30- 7 pm start / £5 per team (up to 4 members) Fabulous Prize Raffle and Auction All proceeds in aid of Prostate Cancer UK and Merlin MS Centre
Daniel Kemish at Carnglaze
Daniel Kemish at Carnglaze
Daniel Kemish is an Outlaw/Americana artist who claims he was “born on the wrong continent” (Musically). Although British born, Daniel prides himself on showcasing tones from his American influences. His warm, gruff voice and style portray a sound that is not often found in people of his age. His lyrics and songwriting style are more […]
Information about events in Liskeard is split into 3 calendars:
Visit Liskeard has all the local entertainment including concerts, theatre, car boots, festivals and much more.
Your Liskeard has information on local clubs and societies
Liskeard Town Council has all the Council committee meetings