Week of Events
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 […]
Mevagissey Feast Week
Mevagissey Feast Week will take place between June 25th- July 1st On 'Fish Sunday' sample from stalls cooking up wonderful fish delights and enjoy processions and music. Through the rest of the week there are concerts and flora dances, children's entertainment, fishing, boat races, a carnival, fete and fantastic firework finale.
Liskeard Carnival Week
A week of fun events culminating in the Carnival procession on Saturday evening Tuesday 27th June - Pavement Artist The Parade, 5pm (in the Public Hall if wet). An art competition for children. Blackboards and chalks are provided, entry is free and there are prizes for the budding artists. Tuesday 27th June - Carnival Bingo […]
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, […]
Macbeth
Macbeth - Sterts Theatre Company at 7.30 pm Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked […]
Lafrowda Festival
Lafrowda Festival will be held between July 1st- 15th . This year's theme 'Where the Wild Things Are.' the first two weeks of July see St Just taken over by events,performances and workshops for all ages, culminating in Lafrowda Day on 15th July with processions, stalls, live music and entertainment all day and into the […]
Crystals and Crafts
Crystals and Crafts Show will be held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd July 2017 10am to 5pm at Carnglaze Caverns Entry ~ £2.00 under 16’s free The stalls range from minerals, gems and fossils from International and National traders complimented with many local crafts, as well as faery fun! So whether you are looking […]
Beth Underdown- Talk and Book Signing
Beth Underdown- Talk and Book Signing
The Book Shop in Liskeard is pleased to host a book talk and signing with Beth Underdown, author of The Witch Finder's Sister on Tuesday June 27th at 4.15 pm FREE event with refreshments
1 Mile Fun Run at Boconnoc
1 Mile Fun Run at Boconnoc
1 Mile Fun Run at Boconnoc Estate on Tuesday June 27th, Fun Run starts at 6:30 Boconnoc Estate, Middle Taphouse entrance, Nr Lostwithiel PL22 0RG Proceeds from this event will go St. John Ambulance to assist in providing first aid and care in local communities.
Lions Carnival Bingo
Lions Carnival Bingo
There are lots of prizes including generous hampers for a Full House and additional prizes for lines. Our bingo caller Alan Mawby will be looking to ‘furry on’ everyone to include a ‘Carnival Procession’ of fun and frivolity. As always there are raffle prizes and a good time should be had by all. Our change of […]
Lions Furry Dance
Lions Furry Dance
WEDNESDAY 28th 2017 JUNE FURRY DANCE This event has proved entertaining for our valued enthusiastic regulars but challenging for our less fit, but motivated participants. It has been decided to centralise the dance and make it a more accessible and a less exhausting event. It will be contained to the main road and Parade. Registration […]
Liskeard Old Cornwall Society- Trelawny Day
Liskeard Old Cornwall Society- Trelawny Day
Trelawny Day at Pelynt Presentation and Tea in Village Hall 5.00 pm Worship and Concert in St Nun's Parish Church at 7.30 pm
Liskeard Town Walk
Liskeard Town Walk
Due to popular demand Liskeard and District Museum have added an extra walk to their series of historical walks around the town. Join Brian Oldham in exploring the buildings of the town connected to the local mining and quarry industries along with a tale or two as usual. Meet at the museum at 7pm on […]
Summer Proms Concert at Menheniot
Summer Proms Concert at Menheniot
Summer Proms Concert by Levowan XII Chamber Choir at St Lalluwy's Church, Menheniot on Friday 30th June at 7.30 pm Featuring Rutter's 'Sprig of Thyme' and Henry Wood's 'Fantasia on British Sea Songs' FREE entry with retiring collection. Proceeds to go to the upkeep of Merrymeet Church
Women’s Festival of Cycling Ride
Women’s Festival of Cycling Ride
This summer Cycling UK is encouraging women to be active and enjoy the fresh air, freedom and fun of cycling by getting out on their bikes. There are events all across the country including one here in Liskeard. Saturday 1st July at 9am - meet at the Fountain on the Parade for a ride to […]
Festival in the Field at St Mellion
Festival in the Field at St Mellion
Festival in the Field at St Mellion on July 1st between 1- 11 pm Bands, Beer and Burgers Community music festival with profits in aid of school and community projects. Family friendly atmosphere, with a wide range of local bands and performers. Tickets: £8, under 13s £3/ On the gate: £10, under 13s £4 […]
Quethiock Summer Fair
Quethiock Summer Fair
Quethiock Summer Fair will be held on Sat July 1st at 2pm at Quethiock School.
Yellow Fish Day
Yellow Fish Day
Yellow Fish are set to make a colourful splash in the Looe Valley on Sunday July 2 at an afternoon event of music, dance and story-telling - as part of a Looe Bathing Waters campaign to explain the meaning of painted yellow fish which have appeared recently on the streets of Looe and Liskeard. Yellow […]
Warhorse only remembered
Warhorse only remembered
War Horse Only Remembered with Michael Morpurgo and West-end star Ben Murray at Pentillie Castle on Sunday 2nd July 2017. Performance at 7.00pm. Gardens open from 5.00pm. Author, Michael Morpurgo tells the powerful and deeply-moving story of young Albert and his beloved horse Joey. Seen through the eyes of Joey who witnesses the pity of […]