Events for August 19, 2016
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2015 Admission Prices: Adults £10 Children 11 and under free Children 12 years and over £6
Cornish Steam & Country Fair
The Cornish Steam & Country Fair is the 60th Anniversary annual event organised by the West of England Steam Engine Society Ltd. The show is very much a family event. As well as Steam Engines, Old Time Fun Fair, Vintage Vehicles, Model & Craft Displays, there is much more to entertain everyone around the show. […] Find out more »
FREE
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 »
9:30 pm
Outdoor Cinema at Mount Edgecumbe
Why not make a trip to the cinema extra special this August and come to the beautiful setting of Mount Edgecumbe to see either Bridesmaids or Star Wars in an open air setting. The films will start between 9.30- 10pm (as soon as light levels drop enough). For further information see www.plymouthartscentre.org or to book […] Find out more »
7:30 pm
Indoor meeting of Caradon Amateur Geology Group,Liskeard
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. This month the subject will be “The fascinating geology of the Lizard Peninsular – what we discovered on our residential field trip” Talks are held in the Long Room in Liskeard Public Hall on […] Find out more »
Tickets: £15/£12 concessions
The Buddy Presley Show
The Buddy Presley Band In 1959 Buddy Holly found an inexperienced pilot to fly him into a deadly blizzard… he never touched down. When Elvis Presley left the army he fulfilled his 30 film movie contract with Paramount which kept him out of live stage performances for eight years. Two of the greatest rock and […] Find out more »
5:30 pm
Duloe Skatepark Opening
Duloe Skatepark Opening at Duloe Recreational Ground So the weather may not be looking that good for this Friday, but don’t let that put you off as we are celebrating and want you to join us! Get down to the Rec Ground for 5.30pm for the ribbon cutting and then watch BMX pro-rider Allister in […] Find out more »
2:00 pm
£3-£4 per picture
Kids Bee Happy Sand Art
Come along and try some Sand Art Painting with Sophie on Friday 19th August at the Spinning Top Toy Shop in Pike Street between 2 and 4pm Cost: £3- £4 per picture 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 »