Events for August 16, 2016
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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
£12/£10 concessions/£8 children/£15 for 2 course meal
Hamlet
Hamlet – The Festival Players In celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, The Festival Players Theatre Company is proud to present the Bard’s most famous play, Hamlet. Presented in full costume, an all-male company will bring you the excitement of this great thriller; intrigue, ghostly visitations, passion, a play-within-a play, a gripping […] Find out more »
6:30 pm
Tickets: Adults £15/Child £10/Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £45 10% discount for parties of 10 or more
Sense and Sensibility
Chapterhouse Theatre Company Open-Air Garden Theatre present Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen and adapted by Laura Turner at Pentillie Castle on Tuesday 16th August at 6.30pm Tickets and Information from Pentillie Castle on 01579 350044 or www.pentillie.co.uk/events or www,wegottickets.com/pentilliecastleandestate Tickets: Adults £15/Child £10/Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) £45 10% discount for parties of […] Find out more »
National Fireworks Championships
The world famous British Firework Championships is set to return the Plymouth for its 20th showdown in August 2016. Heart Radio will be in action on the main stage, 6:30 – 8:30pm over both nights with entertainment, competitions and music from Matt & Caroline from the Heart Breakfast show. Live bands will follow from 8:30 – […] Find out more »
10:00 am
Oak Tree Surgery Walking for Health
This week’s walk is Polperro – Talland. A walking group that meets in Oak Tree Surgery car park on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am. Using public footpaths, trails and tracks they will be exploring the countryside, enjoying the fresh air and the company of other walkers. Dogs on leads are […] 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
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 »
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 »