Frayed Edges- Exhibition of Textiles
Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre Upton Cross, CornwallWeek 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Discover Liskeard’s Doors
During the lead-up to the 'Liskeard Unlocked' Heritage Open Days, Discover Liskeard's Doors with an exhibition of photographs. Come and test your knowledge and appreciation at Stuart House from Monday 21st August to Saturday 2nd September between 9.30 am- 3.30 pm and at Liskeard Methodist Church on Monday 4th September - Saturday 9th September- morning […]
Cornwall Folk Festival
Cornwall Folk Festival will be held on August 24- 28 in Wadebridge Wadebridge's streets and pubs pulse with regional artists in abundance at one of Britain's finest small festivals, the perfect last blast of summer. This year's line-up includes legend Dougie Maclean, Cara Dillo, Dosca and Cornwall's own Three Daft Monkeys
St Neot Village Festival
The fantastic St Neot village festival is to be held over the August bank holiday weekend 25th – 28th August. Renowned for always coming up with something special, the whole village comes together to entertain visitors with a wide variety of events for all. The Rhythm of Life is the vibrant overall theme of the […]
Great Trethew Vintage Rally
New for August Bank Holiday 2017, the first Great Trethew Vintage Rally takes place on 26th, 27th and 28th August at Great Trethew, Horningtops. Come along to the Trethew Rally and enjoy a real village fete atmosphere with: Vintage Tractors, Cars and Motorbikes Commercial, Steam and Military Vehicles A Fun Dog Show Craft and Country […]
Roses of No Man’s Land- WW1 Field Hospital
Cornwall's Regimental Museum present 'Roses of No Man's Land- WW1 Field Hospital' from 26th-28th August 10 am- 5 pm An authentic WW1 Field Hospital staffed by real nurses. Featuring demonstrations of how wounds were treated in the first World War by a Medical Officer and a special talk every afternoon. For further details visit www.cornwalls-regimentalmuseum.org
Newlyn Fish Festival
Newlyn Fish Festival will be held on August 28th Newlyn celebrates all things fishy with some of the best seafood you're likely to find. Experience displays, cookery demos by top chefs, three music stages, boats, gig racing, arts and crafts and plenty of fun for kids
Gorsedh Kernow Esedhvos
Gorsedh Kernow Esedhvos- Festival of Cornish Culture takes place this August 30- Sept 3rd at various venues in Cornwall The celebration of Cornish culture includes concerts, talks, Cornish language workshop and Gorsedh Kernow Bardic ceremony. Many events are free and all are open to the public For more information visit www.gorsedhkernow.org.uk
Liskerrett Community Cinema – A Street Cat Named Bob
A Street Cat Named Bob. Rated 12. James Bowen (Luke Treadaway), a homeless, recovering drug addict, ekes out a meagre dangerous existence busking on the streets of London. When his kindly support worker Val (Joanne Froggatt) finds him some accommodation, it brings him into contact with an injured ginger cat and animal lover Bettie (Ruta Gedmintas). Both […]
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone - Sterts Theatre Company at 7.30 pm Dandy Dan’s hoodlums terrorise the district, exterminating undesirables with their new weapon –splurge guns! His rival is Fat Sam Stacetto, who runs the Grand Slam Speakeasy, but Fat Sam’s gang still use old-fashioned pies. Fat Sam engages the help of Bugsy Malone, a smooth city slicker […]
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady – Sterts Theatre Company at 7.30 pm Toasted by some as the ‘perfect musical’ Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s My Fair Lady, was arguably the most influential musicals in the 1950s. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, the musical reflects the appalling inequality which existed, and perhaps still exists, within English […]
Liskeard Unlocked- Artist Workshop ‘Behind Closed Doors.’
Liskeard Unlocked- Artist Workshop ‘Behind Closed Doors.’
As part of Liskeard Unlocked- Heritage Open Days, Carol Whibley will be running an artist workshop 'Behind closed doors' at Liskeard Public Hall between 10 am- 4 pm Make a hinged doorway from recycled cardboard, then use collage and mixed media to create your view of what could be found behind Liskeard's locked doors. Adults […]
The Princess and The Pig – Folksy Theatre
The Princess and The Pig – Folksy Theatre
The Princess & the Pig - Folksy Theatre will be performed at Sterts Theatre on Wed 30th Aug at 5pm There’s been a dreadful mix-up in the Royal Nursery. Priscilla, the Princess, has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer’s new Piglet! The kindly farmer and his wife believe it’s the work of a good witch. […]
Macbeth
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 […]
Liskeard Unlocked- Artist Workshop- Whiteline Printing
Liskeard Unlocked- Artist Workshop- Whiteline Printing
As part of Liskeard Unlocked- Heritage Open Days, Nicky Harwood will be running an artist workshop, Whiteline Printing at the Liskerrett Centre on Friday 1st September between 9.30 am- 3 pm A simple alternative to traditional Japanese woodcuts using watercolour paint. Draw inspiration by looking at Liskeard's buildings in abstract ways. All ages from 8 […]
Liskeard & Pensilva Centipede Club
Liskeard & Pensilva Centipede Club
Liskeard & Pensilva Centipede Club will be launched on Friday 1st September between 10 am- 1 pm at St Martin's Church Hall, Liskeard Come along and find out about the Centipede Club and how it can help you to manage your lower limb problems such as leg ulcers. Lots of fun. laughter and friendship Contact: […]
The Secret Garden- Heartbreak Theatre
The Secret Garden- Heartbreak Theatre
The Secret Garden - Heartbreak Productions will be performed at Sterts Theatre on Friday 1st Sept at 5pm Orphaned by a cholera outbreak in India, Mary is placed under the care of her grief-stricken uncle in the Yorkshire moors. Aided by the staff, Mary begins to blossom; finding solace by tending to the gardens. When […]
Crying the Neck- Liskeard Old Cornwall Society
Crying the Neck- Liskeard Old Cornwall Society
Crying the Neck is a re-enactment of an ancient ceremony. This year it will take place on Friday 1st September at 6.30 pm at Bolitho Farm, Maudlin, Liskeard PL14 3GR courtesy of Mr James Moon and will be led by Rev Mark Pengelly
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will be performing at St Lalluwy's Church, Menheniot on Friday 1st September on 7pm Tickets: £10 available from Spar Shop, Menheniot or Liskeard Tourist Information Centre, Pike Street, Liskeard Pre- Concert Meals: 6pm in The Old School: £10 Book with Wendy on 01503 240981
Sale in aid of Macmillan
Sale in aid of Macmillan
A sale of donated items for Macmillan Cancer Support to be held in the Long Room at the Public Hall on Saturday 2nd September, 10am to 12 noon. Tea, coffee and biscuits. All welcome
St Cleer Church Fun Day and Family Dog Show
St Cleer Church Fun Day and Family Dog Show
St Cleer Church Fun Day and Family Dog Show will be held on Saturday 2nd September at 11.30 am at Lestitha Farm, St Cleer PL14 6RW Dog show judging at 12 pm (dogs on leads) Stalls, Vintage Tractors, Children's Games, BBQ, Cream Teas, Bar and Raffle Free Entry. Ample Parking
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone - Sterts Theatre Company at 7.30 pm Dandy Dan’s hoodlums terrorise the district, exterminating undesirables with their new weapon –splurge guns! His rival is Fat Sam Stacetto, who runs the Grand Slam Speakeasy, but Fat Sam’s gang still use old-fashioned pies. Fat Sam engages the help of Bugsy Malone, a smooth city slicker […]
Hillbilly Moon Explosion at Carnglaze
Hillbilly Moon Explosion at Carnglaze
KWK Promotions Present, The Hillbilly Moon Explosion from Zurich Switzerland, one of the finest New Wave Rockabilly/Americana bands on the planet. They are now breaking into the mainstream in the way Imelda May did but with a more raw & darker new wave sound, not straying from their RnR roots but incorporating new musical directions […]