Week of Events
Summer of Play at Eden
Eden Summer of Play Visit the Eden Project for a fun-filled programme which has creativity, imagination and outdoor play at its very heart. Their gardens and Biomes will provide a stunning backdrop for the whole family to get playful this summer. At the centre will be their new adventure playground area, Nature’s Playground, one of […]
Summer of Play at Cotehele
Play on repeat this summer, every day from 22 July - 3 September. What will you do first? Maybe you'll challenge the family to a race acround the orchard? Or perhaps you'll get creative in our performance area? How about seeing who can build the tallest tower? Or who can throw the most bean bags […]
British Firework Championships
The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return to Plymouth's Waterfront on 16th and 17th August 2023. Look to the skies above Plymouth Sound as six top pyrotechnic companies showcase their very best work and battle to be crowned the champion, each putting on an extra special ten-minute display guaranteed to leave you […]
Story Time at Liskeard Museum
Story Time at Liskeard Museum
During the summer holidays there will be storytelling sessions in Liskeard & District Museum on Monday mornings, 10.30am-11am aimed at younger children. Monday 14th August with Iain Monday 21st August with Nina Monday 28th August with Mimi (please note the museum is closed on bank holidays and will only be opening for story time) The sessions […]
Sterts Light Work – Many Hands Matinee
Sterts Light Work – Many Hands Matinee
Light Work - Many Hands is a Circus Theatre Show that will be performing on Tuesday 15 August for two shows, one show at 2pm and one at 7pm. Calling all families! Get ready to be amazed by the spectacular ‘Light Work’ circus theatre show, featuring jaw - dropping acrobatics and thrilling physical feats that […]
Sterts Light Work – Many Hands
Sterts Light Work – Many Hands
Light Work - Many Hands is a Circus Theatre Show that will be performing on Tuesday 15 August for two shows, one show at 2pm and one at 7pm. Calling all families! Get ready to be amazed by the spectacular ‘Light Work’ circus theatre show, featuring jaw - dropping acrobatics and thrilling physical feats that […]
Artist Led Workshop
Artist Led Workshop
The workshop is linked to Liskeard’s September event ‘Liskeard Unlocked’ and will explore and celebrate the features of Liskeard’s heritage buildings. It will involve collage and painting with artist Ann Kinahan. The outcomes of the workshop will be photographed and displayed during the Liskeard Unlocked event. Wednesday 16th August, 10am-3pm - FREE To book a […]
Spring Sextets by Brahms and Boccherini Performed by the Kernow Chambers Players Boconnoc
Spring Sextets by Brahms and Boccherini Performed by the Kernow Chambers Players Boconnoc
Join us this summer for an inspiring evening of beautiful music by the Kernow Chamber Players in the Boconnoc Stable Yard. The Kernow Chamber Players consists of leading Cornwall-based musicians, who have teamed up with some of Cornwall’s most promising young musical students and was originally created in the summer of 2021 to bring live […]
21st Century Abba Tribute Pencarrow House
21st Century Abba Tribute Pencarrow House
Following on from last year’s hugely successful and acclaimed sell out shows, 21st Century Abba will be back again here at Pencarrow on 17th August 2023 with hit after hit of songs that you know and love from Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, Super Trouper and many many more. 21st Century Abba […]
Gala Bingo in aid of the British Heart Foundation
Gala Bingo in aid of the British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation Liskeard Branch are holding a Gala Bingo night at The Millennium House, Pensilva on Thursday 17th August. Eyes down at 7.30, please arrive in good time to start.
Artist Led Family Workshop
Artist Led Family Workshop
Calling families with children 7-10 years old who would like to spend an afternoon exploring and celebrating the features of Liskeard’s heritage buildings! It will involve walking and sketching in town and printing with artist Sian Bush. The outcomes of the workshop will be photographed and displayed during the Liskeard Unlocked event. This event is […]
21st Century Queen Tribute Pencarrow House – SOLD OUT
21st Century Queen Tribute Pencarrow House – SOLD OUT
Prepare for the concert of a lifetime as 21st Century Queen recreates many of the band’s best known and loved hits including We will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga and possibly the best known single of all time Bohemian Rhapsody. Performing hit after hit of the greatest rock banks of all time and combining stunning […]
To Sleep a play by Matt Fox Sterts
To Sleep a play by Matt Fox Sterts
Friday 18th August from 7.30pm at the Sterts Studio. Age 16+ contains strong language, suicide & upsetting scenes Covering one night in the lives of two suicidal strangers, this warm, compassionate, and darkly humorous new play explores how people deal with the most difficult human situations with warmth, compassion and dark humour. To Sleep shows […]
Ploughman’s Festival Liskeard 2023
Ploughman’s Festival Liskeard 2023
The Ploughman's Festival is back for 2023. This year it will be held on 19th August at the Liskeard School Cricket Ground (Coldstyle Road) with Free Entry! There will be live music from Jonah's Lift, Damn the Wolves, Robi Mitch, The Taylor Trio, Division and Black Friday. There will also be family entertainment, local produce, […]
Creative Writing Workshop
Creative Writing Workshop
Max will be running a creative writing workshop 'Hidden Treasures' for ages 16+ at Liskeard and District Museum. Saturday 19th August, 10am to 12 noon, tickets £5. Numbers are limited so booking is recommended. To book your place please contact Liskeard Tourist Information Centre in person, call 01579 349148 or email [email protected]
Pensilva Family Gala
Pensilva Family Gala
Pensilva Preschool Committee are bringing you a a day of family fun at Millennium House in Pensilva on Saturday 19th August, 11am-3.30pm Live Music Pony rides Bouncy Castle BBQ Cake table Games Car boot Sweet stall Forest school activities Ice cream Van Tombola Dog Show Tarot card readings Soft play Fun football activities with Pensilva […]
Sterts Celebration Concert
Sterts Celebration Concert
In celebration of providing over twenty years of entertainment for the people of East Cornwall, Sterts Theatre and its extraordinary family of performers are taking their talents in to the open air with a concert showcasing the very best that Sterts has to offer. With a programme packed full of musical theatre showstoppers, sketches, choral […]
Dance Down through the Decades Duloe
Dance Down through the Decades Duloe
On Saturday 19th August there will be a 'Dance Down through the Decades' at Duloe Jubilee Centre in aid of Relay for Life, Cancer Research. 00's Music from 7pm - 8pm 90's Music from 8pm - 9pm 80's Music from 9pm - 10pm 70's Music from 10pm - 11pm £3 per person, on the door. […]
Mind Your Manners Pensilva
Mind Your Manners Pensilva
Millennium House Events presents 'Mind Your Manners', live on 19th August 9pm - 11pm. This event will take place at Millennium House. 'Mind your Manners' are a high octane rock band, we play a variety of covers such as Slash, Volbeat, Ozzy Osbourne and many more.
National Garden Scheme Firste Park Kelly Bray
National Garden Scheme Firste Park Kelly Bray
1950s house with mature trees, flower gardens established about 5 yrs ago with just over 1 acre incorporating a waterfall, pond and lawned areas. Packed with many plants and shrubs inc over 100 named roses, several varieties of hydrangeas and perfumed plants in abundance. There is an outside kitchen area, pergolas, a fruit and vegetable […]
The Great Looe River Duck Race
The Great Looe River Duck Race
The Great Looe River Duck Race returns on Sunday 20 August. An annual event where 5000 ducks enter the water at Looe Bridge and flow down with the tide to be collected just up from the RNLI Station. Ducks enter the water at 1:30pm. 1st Prize - £1000 2nd Prize - £200 3rd Prize - […]
Lavethan Manor – Charity Event Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Lavethan Manor – Charity Event Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Lavethan Manor is an ancient Cornish manor house, with parts dating back to the 15th century and earlier. A delightful courtyard overlooks a quiet wooded valley that is especially rich in birds, with butterflies in the meadow by the stream. The house is surrounded by majestic oaks, shrub and perennial gardens, with a former walled […]