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Johnny Cowling – Looe RNLI Fundraising Event
Johnny Cowling doesn’t really need an introduction!! I am sure you all know who he is – so just make sure you get your tickets soon as they often sell out! Johnny will be performing at Looe at the Portbyhan Hotel in Looe on Friday 16th May (from 8pm – 10.30pm) for an evening of Cornish comedy and singing. This is a fundraising event, including a bar and raffle, with all proceeds going to Looe RNLI. Get your tickets quickly…
Find out more »In Search of Goldoni – Sterts
In Search of Goldoni is written and performed by Saikat Ahamed. A Beyond Face Production n association with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Impossible Producing. A holiday to beautiful Venice. Saikat is busy dragging his family around the winding cobbled streets, eating every flavour of gelato, serenading gondoliers, and obsessively thinking about a bloke called Carlo Goldoni, some Venetian twins and the death of his dad. Come with Saikat as he takes us through the streets of Venice to the hospital…
Find out more »St Cleer Well Dressing
The annual Well Dressing Ceremony at St Cleer Holy Well and Cross will this year accompany the fourth installment of a series of public beacon lightings to celebrate Cornwall Heritage Trust’s 40th anniversary. It takes place on Friday 16th May at 10.15am. Location: St Cleer Holy Well and Cross, St Cleer, Liskeard, PL14 5DX – What3Words: ///dart.regulates.releases The well dressing will involve the children from St Cleer Primary School and the local community. The blessing of the well will take…
Find out more »VE Day Exhibition
VE Day celebrations with Liskeard & District MuseumSee how Liskeard survived and celebrated the end of the war. Children’s craft activities & family trail throughout May (free). 1st May – 30th AugustNew display marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 8th May – 10amLiskeard Town Crier reads the proclamation followed by the sounding of the siren by Mayor Christina Whitty. 10th May – 10:30–12:30Special activity day: Make your own Spitfire airplane (drop-in, free). Come along on our event days dressed…
Find out more »Music Bingo – St Cleer
Music Bingo is at Clifford’s Farm Shop in St Cleer on the 3rd Thursday of every month. These events are always popular so make sure you book early via the Music Bingo website Bingo’s just got cooler… Sing, Dance and Dab the night away! Music Bingo gives a new twist on bingo by replacing the standard bingo format with much-loved Music. The balls have been changed to 20 second snippets of the most popular songs from the past and present…
Find out more »In Search of Goldoni – Sterts
In Search of Goldoni is written and performed by Saikat Ahamed. A Beyond Face Production n association with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Impossible Producing. A holiday to beautiful Venice. Saikat is busy dragging his family around the winding cobbled streets, eating every flavour of gelato, serenading gondoliers, and obsessively thinking about a bloke called Carlo Goldoni, some Venetian twins and the death of his dad. Come with Saikat as he takes us through the streets of Venice to the hospital…
Find out more »Tales of Craft Ales and Penny’s Pies – POSTPONED
Due to to unforeseen circumstances we have had to reschedule our Tales of Craft Ales & Penny’s Pies evening this Thursday. We apologise for any inconvenience and will be bringing out a new date very soon. Please note the Library will still be open until 7pm this Thursday. Tales of Craft Ales and Penny’s Pies, Thursday 15th May, 6pm – 9pm at Liskeard Library! Join us for an evening of exploring ales from Wilful Beer and tucking into some delicious…
Find out more »VE Day Exhibition
VE Day celebrations with Liskeard & District MuseumSee how Liskeard survived and celebrated the end of the war. Children’s craft activities & family trail throughout May (free). 1st May – 30th AugustNew display marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 8th May – 10amLiskeard Town Crier reads the proclamation followed by the sounding of the siren by Mayor Christina Whitty. 10th May – 10:30–12:30Special activity day: Make your own Spitfire airplane (drop-in, free). Come along on our event days dressed…
Find out more »WI Meeting and Talk
Liskeard Women’s Institute hold meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (except June) at 2pm in the Emily Hobhouse Room at Liskeard Public Hall. Each month there is a guest speaker. Visitors welcome for a small fee, refreshments available. The speaker this month is tbc
Find out more »South Bosent – National Garden Scheme Open Day
South Bosent – National Garden Scheme Open Day. This garden has been developed from farmland. The aim is to create a combination of interesting plants coupled with habitat for wildlife over a total of 9½ acres. There are several garden areas, woodland gardens, a meadow, ponds of varying sizes, inc a rill and waterfall. In spring, the bluebell wood trail runs alongside the stream. Accessibility Main garden area accessible. No wheelchair access to bluebell wood due to steps. The garden…
Find out more »VE Day Exhibition
VE Day celebrations with Liskeard & District MuseumSee how Liskeard survived and celebrated the end of the war. Children’s craft activities & family trail throughout May (free). 1st May – 30th AugustNew display marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 8th May – 10amLiskeard Town Crier reads the proclamation followed by the sounding of the siren by Mayor Christina Whitty. 10th May – 10:30–12:30Special activity day: Make your own Spitfire airplane (drop-in, free). Come along on our event days dressed…
Find out more »Quiz Night at The Barley Sheaf
What is the most fun you can have for £1? Come along to Paul Program’s Quiz Night at the Barley Sheaf, every Tuesday at 7.30pm £1 per person to enter with all the entry money paid out on the night as prizes.
Find out more »The Art Society Liskeard – Yorkshire Textile Renaissance
Liskeard Arts Society is a member of The Arts Society, a leading arts education charity which brings people together through a shared curiosity for the arts in all it’s different forms. Our events provide a welcoming place to experience outstanding illustrated talks by Internationally acclaimed expert speakers, who share their specialist knowledge in an enjoyable and informal atmosphere. We are a friendly inclusive group of people who share a passion for the arts. Talks are normally on the 2nd Tuesday…
Find out more »South Bosent – National Garden Scheme Open Day
South Bosent – National Garden Scheme Open Day. This garden has been developed from farmland. The aim is to create a combination of interesting plants coupled with habitat for wildlife over a total of 9½ acres. There are several garden areas, woodland gardens, a meadow, ponds of varying sizes, inc a rill and waterfall. In spring, the bluebell wood trail runs alongside the stream. Accessibility Main garden area accessible. No wheelchair access to bluebell wood due to steps. The garden…
Find out more »Volunteer Gardening – Castle Park
Join our volunteer gardening group at Castle Park, Liskeard on Tuesday 13th May, 10am – 1pm. Meet at the bull stone. All equipment is provided, and you do not need to commit to the entire session. Please dress in robust footwear and clothing suitable for gardening and the weather! Contact: Kelly, Cormac’s Urban Ranger Email: volunteers@cormacltd.co.uk Mobile: 07736 624543 www.cornwall.gov.uk/parks
Find out more »VE Day Exhibition
VE Day celebrations with Liskeard & District MuseumSee how Liskeard survived and celebrated the end of the war. Children’s craft activities & family trail throughout May (free). 1st May – 30th AugustNew display marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 8th May – 10amLiskeard Town Crier reads the proclamation followed by the sounding of the siren by Mayor Christina Whitty. 10th May – 10:30–12:30Special activity day: Make your own Spitfire airplane (drop-in, free). Come along on our event days dressed…
Find out more »Rainbow Circus – Adults
New at Liskeard Public Hall! Rainbow Circus Group – Adults Mondays 18:30–20:00Term starts 28th April and will run for 8 weeks Concessionary rates and sibling discount available Book your place now – either ring 07751528165 or email rainbowcircuscic@gmail.com For more information please visit their Facebook page.
Find out more »Rainbow Circus – Next Level Rainbows
New at Liskeard Public Hall! Rainbow Circus Group – Next level Rainbows Mondays 17.00–18.00 Term starts 28th April and will run for 8 weeks Concessionary rates and sibling discount available Book your place now – either ring 07751528165 or email rainbowcircuscic@gmail.com For more information please visit their Facebook page.
Find out more »Rainbow Circus – Little Rainbows
New at Liskeard Public Hall! Rainbow Circus Group – Little Rainbows. Mondays 16:15–17:00Term starts 28th April and will run for 8 weeks Concessionary rates and sibling discount available Book your place now – either ring 07751528165 or email rainbowcircuscic@gmail.com For more information please visit their Facebook page.
Find out more »Rainbow Circus – Home Education Group
New at Liskeard Public Hall! Rainbow Circus Group – Home education group. Mondays 13:30–15:30 Term starts 28th April and will run for 8 weeks Concessionary rates and sibling discount available Book your place now – either ring 07751528165 or email rainbowcircuscic@gmail.com For more information please visit their Facebook page.
Find out more »VE Day Exhibition
VE Day celebrations with Liskeard & District MuseumSee how Liskeard survived and celebrated the end of the war. Children’s craft activities & family trail throughout May (free). 1st May – 30th AugustNew display marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day. 8th May – 10amLiskeard Town Crier reads the proclamation followed by the sounding of the siren by Mayor Christina Whitty. 10th May – 10:30–12:30Special activity day: Make your own Spitfire airplane (drop-in, free). Come along on our event days dressed…
Find out more »Sweet Treats Workshop from Cornish Days
There will be a Sweet Treats Workshop from Cornish Days on Sunday 11th May at Darite Village Hall. Make, learn, eat! Join Emily and a small group to make scones and florentines from scratch, then indulge yourself with a cream tea. Darite Village Hall Sunday 11th May 2:00 – 4:30 pm Booking: contact Emily info@cornishdays.co.uk Price: £37.50 per person Unsuitable for allergies: gluten; nut; egg. Please advise of dietary requirements when booking. For more information please visit the Cornish Days…
Find out more »Quethiock VE80 Exhibition
Quethiock VE80 Exhibition – Sunday May 11th, 2-5pm, St. Hugh’s Church Do come along to St. Hugh’s on May 11th 2-5pm and find out what life was like in Quethiock during WW2. What did the Home Guard get up to? Where did the bombs land? Why were American troops with their tanks hidden in the woods? Who were the evacuees and where did they stay? Who was caught ‘showing a light’? How did the village party? How much money was…
Find out more »Fun Dog Show – Cancer Research UK
There will be a Fun Dog Show on Sunday 11th May at Penhale Pantry – Dobwalls from 1pm. Free entry for spectators 20 fun classes + Best in Show Entry – £2 per class Best long coat Prettiest female Best short coat Puppy (under 1 year) Most handsome male Small & sassy Fluffiest Gentle giant Floppiest ears Fancy dress – (in CRUK theme) Old timer/Golden oldie (over 8 years) Cutest cross Dog most like their owner Fastest bonio eater Best…
Find out more »Afternoon Tea at Pentillie Castle
Gather your loved ones for a delightful afternoon at Pentillie Castle. Indulge in a selection of finger sandwiches, freshly baked treats, and a traditional Cornish Cream Tea, all prepared with fresh local ingredients by the wonderful Outside Inn Cuisine. May 2025 Dates: Friday 9th May Saturday 10th May Sunday 11th May Afternoon Tea is priced at £32 per person. Booking is essential, with each booking allocated 2 hours at the table. Tables available between 12.30pm – 4.15pm. Booking online: Please…
Find out more »Beating the Bounds – Liskeard
Beating the Bounds is an ancient custom where members of the community walk around the town, usually led by the Mayor and Town Councillors, to familiarise themselves with the town boundaries and ensure that the Boundary Stones had not been moved. The walk is around 11 miles and all are welcome. In the Royal Charter of 1587 by Queen Elizabeth I, the bounds of the Borough, which continued to the present century, were fixed. This enclosed an area of 2704 acres…
Find out more »Liskeard Anime and Gaming Mini-Con – Mystery Ninja
A Liskeard Anime and Gaming Mini-Con Event will be happening on Sunday 11th May from 10am – 4pm at the Public Hall in Liskeard. A Comic-con dedicated to Anime, Gaming and all things pop culture here in Liskeard, Cornwall. Whats on? On the stage: Manga & Comic Art Development Q & A with Tatillon Angel – Followed by a ‘Z’ Mini Manga & Comic making session Plus competition for Best Manga / Comic design (decided after event) – WIN a…
Find out more »Park Yoga
Park Yoga at Thorn Park, Liskeard! Join us for free outdoor yoga sessions every Sunday from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, starting from 4th May to 14th September. Look out for the Park Yoga flag and enjoy a relaxing morning in the park! No need to book.Bring a mat or towel.Stay hydrated, bring water.Don’t forget sun cream… or thermals… best to check on the day – it is Cornwall after all! Location: Thorn Park, Liskeard – what3words: ///perfumes.auctioned.smart Dates: Every Sunday from 4th…
Find out more »VE Day 80 Commemorations – Liskeard Town Council
VE Day 80 CommemorationsLiskeard Town Council Thursday 8th May, 2025 9am Town Council flies special VE80 flag at the Public Hall 10am Town Crier reads the proclamation at the opening of the Liskeard & District Museum with their special commemorative display 9.30pm Look up and see the beacon lit in unison with the Commonwealth on St Martin’s Church 9.30pm The Mayor reading the tribute at St Martin’s Church Sunday 11th May, 2025 2pm Liskeard British Legion laying wreath at the…
Find out more »Bailey Tomkinson and the Locals – The Highwayman
There will be live country music from the incredible ‘Bailey Tomkinson and The Locals’ on Saturday 10th May from 8pm – a power house of a band not to be missed! As part of their “Hurt Feelings Tour” throughout the UK. Feel free to join us in dressing country style. FREE ENTRY. For more information please visit The Highwayman Facebook page. For more information on Bailey Tomkinson and The Locals please visit the Bailey Tomkinson and The Locals website
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