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 […]
Jane Austen Exhibition
An exhibition in Stuart House to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the death of Jane Austen on July 18th 1817. Open Monday to Friday - 9.30am-3.30pm, Saturday - 9.30am-12.30pm Free admission
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, […]
Great British Festival
Great British Summer Festival will be held on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July, 10:00 – 17:00 at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park A celebration of all things British with vintage, artisan & food stalls, music, dancing, performances, workshops, circus acts, children’s entertainment and lots more! Entry £3.00 (includes entry to the house) Children 5 – […]
Living History Weekend – Bodmin Keep
Join the Victorian-era living history group Number 1 Depot Company on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd of July as they recreate the lives of Victorian soldiers who lived and fought for Queen and country! Number 1 Depot Company will set up their Victorian-era military camp here at Bodmin Keep, where they will eat, […]
Beer and Cider Festival and BBQ
Summer beer and cider festival along with a barbecue at the Crow's Nest Inn, whether you have just broken up for summer or are a serious ale drinker, perhaps just want some fun in the (hopeful) sun. We will have entertainment to announce and our south facing beer garden will be lively with all you […]
Animal Welfare Day at The Monkey Sanctuary
Support a local charity and come to The Monkey Sanctuary on the 23rd July for Animal Welfare Day and take part in lots of fun animal welfare themed activities. There will be information stands from other animal welfare groups and don’t forget the animal face painting. There’s a lot to do for the whole family […]
Stithians Show
Stithians Show
This year's Stithian's Show will be held on July 17th at The Showground, Stithians. This traditional agricultural show is a rural celebration that has everything; horses, cattle, poultry, rabbits, cage birds, dogs,pigeons and vegetable displays as well as a range of crafts and countryside inspired displays and skills and an action packed main ring. The […]
Pride and Prejudice- Illyria
Pride and Prejudice- Illyria
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE By Jane Austen - Illyria will be performed on Tuesday 18th July at 7.30 pm It's back! Illyria's production of Jane Austen's glorious social comedy attracted sell-out audiences for 4 consecutive years. It toured throughout the UK and Europe, attracted nationwide critical acclaim and at its run at the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe […]
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
Exploring volunteering at Stuart House
Exploring volunteering at Stuart House
On Wednesday 19th July between 7- 9 pm there will be an evening to explore what Stuart House volunteers do and the opportunity to join in! All welcome and refreshments available
Triple Bill- Baroque Theatre
Triple Bill- Baroque Theatre
Triple Bill- Baroque Theatre will be performed on Weds 19th July at 7.30 pm Membership of the local amateur dramatic society has dwindled to four and the audiences aren't much bigger. If they don't come up with some rent money soon, they're going to be thrown out. Time for dramatic action. "There's only one […]
Manchester by the Sea (15)
Manchester by the Sea (15)
Scratching out a living as a handyman in Boston, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) is suddenly called back to his home town on the Massachusetts coast by the death of his brother (Kyle Chandler). This loss returns him to the scene of an even greater grief, threatening to tip him over the edge for good. Looe […]
Taming of the Shrew- Heartbreak Theatre
Taming of the Shrew- Heartbreak Theatre
The Taming of the Shrew - Heartbreak Productions will be performed at Sterts Theatre on Thurs 20th July at 7.30 pm Everyone wants to marry Bianca, Kate’s younger sister but no suitor can be found for Kate who must be married before her sister. Enter Petruchio, a gamester on the make who surprises them both […]
An Evening of Roald Dahl
An Evening of Roald Dahl
Wham Bam Drama Club invites you to an evening of Roald Dahl with performances of Fantastic Mr Fox and The Magic Finger. Friday 21st July at 5pm in the garden at Liskerrett Centre, admission £1
Indoor meeting of Caradon Amateur Geology Group,Liskeard
Indoor meeting of Caradon Amateur Geology Group,Liskeard
A talk with experiments by Calum Beeson on Geohazards and Global Killers! 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 third Friday of the month at 7.30pm. Guests and […]
Glenn Miller Night- Dave Hankin Big Band
Glenn Miller Night- Dave Hankin Big Band
The Dave Hankin Big Band - The Magic of Glenn Miller will be performed on Friday 21st July at 7.30 pm Dave Hankin invites you to experience the sounds of a bygone era as he brings his 18 piece Big Band to Sterts to recapture the timeless classics of the incomparable Glenn Miller Orchestra. […]
Rob Rouse: Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Rob Rouse: Are You Sitting Comfortably?
As seen in Ben Elton’s hit BBC2 Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow, actor and comedian Rob Rouse takes to the road with his new stand up show. One of comedy’s most lively, loveable and dynamic performers, Rob works long form narratives into hard-hitting, uncompromising hilarious tales filled with warmth and a sense of compassion for our […]
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 Beauty and the Beast. Doors open 6pm for a 6.30pm start
Liskeard Upfront- Table Top Sale
Liskeard Upfront- Table Top Sale
Upfront Liskeard Breastfeeding Support are holding a tabletop sale on Saturday 22nd July at Liskeard Public Hall between 11 am- 3 pm Raising funds and awareness for Upfront Liskeard Breastfeeding Support Group
Ava’s Fund-Day
Ava’s Fund-Day
In memory of Ava, on what should have been her 1st birthday party weekend. We hope to raise lots of money for charity whilst remembering our beautiful baby girl. Money raised will be used to help create awareness of and reduce stillbirth rates across the South West. - Bouncy castle - Disney princesses - Toddler […]