Events for August 13, 2016
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Liskeard Ploughman’s Festival
Liskeard Ploughman’s Festival will be held on Saturday 13th August Featuring an exciting and vibrant Farmers Market on the Parade between 10am- 2pm and Live Music, Beer and Food at Westbourne Gardens between 12- 7pm. To book a stall, email: [email protected] Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Ploughmansfare and at Twitter @ploughmansfare#Liskeard Find out more »
Pensilva Carnival Week
Pensilva Carnival Week will be held on the 7-13th August and arranged by the Millennium House Events Group. More details to be announced nearer the time For further details visit the Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/search/1573149799641331/local_search?surface=tyah Find out more »
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The Big Friendly Read- Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency and Libraries present The Big Friendly Read Summer Reading Challenge 2016 at Liskeard Library. Come and sign your child up for FREE at Liskeard Library and pick up your collector folder to keep a record of their Summer Reading Challenge journey. On the challenge, your child will read six library books. They […] Find out more »
7:30 pm
Tickets: £10/£8 concessions/£6 child/£15 two course meal
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz – Sterts Theatre Company Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her little dog Toto on a magical journey to the wonderful land of Oz. Packed with your favourite songs and colourful characters, this family show is simply spectacular. Directed by Sam Pomeroy. Musical Director Jonathan Lewsey Find out more »
1:30 pm
Butterflies at Churchtown Nature Reserve
Explore the reserve and identify butterflies at Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve, Saltash PL12 4AR. From 1.30 – 4.30 pm. Call 01752 843852 for more details Find out more »
11:00 am
Art Exhibition: The Net Loft, Polperro
The Net Loft at Polperro will be opening Saturday 13th August at 2pm with a solo show featuring the abstract seascapes of Nicky Harwood. It will be a great opportunity to look around this newly refurbished National Trust Property. Opening Hours Sunday 14th- Saturday 20th: 11am- 5pm For further information, please contact Nicky on 07778 […] Find out more »
10:00 am
FREE
Liskeard Traders Association Scarecrow Competition
Liskeard Traders Association Scarecrow Competition will be held on Saturday 13th August on the Parade and in Fore Street celebrating Liskeard Ploughman’s Festival. Dress up as a scarecrow or build a scarecrow and join the parade. Registration at 10am in the Pannier Market on the day. Entry forms available from the Pannier Market Find out more »
Annual Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale
The 17th Annual Art & Craft Exhibition and Sale takes place at Linkinhorne Parish Hall in Upton Cross from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st August. There will be many thousands of items on sale plus outdoor stalls, homemade refreshments, demonstrations and a raffle. There is plenty of parking, disabled access throughout and an adjacent park […] Find out more »
9:00 am
Charity Fundraiser @ Liskeard Public Hall
A Charity Fundraiser will be held at Liskeard Public Hall on 13th August between 9am- 1 pm. Family Friendly Entertainment and terrific parties. Meet Elsa and Olaf, get a glitter tattoo and pick up a goodie bag. Elsa’s games and prizes begin at 10.30 and are £1 In addition there will also be …… a […] Find out more »
10:00 am
Free
Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Liskeard Methodist Church and Looe Circuit are having an Arts and Crafts exhibition throughout August at Liskeard Methodist Church. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am-12.30pm. Manna Coffee Shop will be open next door for refreshments. Find out more »
7:30 pm
£27- £60
Mary Poppins- Plymouth Theatre Royal
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh present the multi award-winning musical Mary Poppins. The magical story of the world’s favourite Nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. Book your tickets at Liskeard Information Centre- No booking fee/ No card fees! Performances […] Find out more »
12:30 pm
Normal admission prices apply
Family Summer Fun at Cotehele
Come along to Cotehele this summer between 12.30-3pm and make paper on Mondays, wild art on Tuesdays and Thursdays, catch-cup games on Wednesdays and swords and shields on Fridays. Normal admission prices apply Find out more »
9:30 am
Normal admission prices apply
Eden Project- Dinosaurs: Summer Holidays
This summer, the Eden Project is set for its biggest prehistoric invasion yet as we’re taken over by incredible creatures from land, sea and air. Get ready to uncover fascinating facts about land-roaming giants, monsters from the deep and ancient creatures of the skies. Event runs from 23rd July to 4th September. Admission prices apply Find out more »