Events for August 27, 2016
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40th Morval Vintage Steam Rally
This year’s 40th Morval Vintage Steam Rally will be held at Bray Farm, No Mans Land from 27-29th August. This year’s charities will be Cornwall Air Ambulance, Little Bridge House (Children’s Hospice South West) and FLEET (Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust) Further details to be announced Find out more »
Admission to the event is free (parking charges apply in the car parks)
Mount Edgcumbe at War Weekend
‘From Vikings to Vietnam and beyond.’ Join the Cornwall Military Vehicle Trust for their 13th Annual Rally here at Mount Edgcumbe. Admission to the event is free (parking charges apply in the car parks) Find out more »
Drawn to the Valley Open Studios
An opportunity to meet artists in their studios or exhibition spaces throughout the beautiful Tamar Valley. You can buy art direct from the artist and find out more about how and why they produce their work. Take time with your visits and anything you want to know just ask the artist. Opening dates and times […] Find out more »
Cornwall Folk Festival
Four nights & three days full of concerts, sessions, folk clubs, dancing, workshops, craft fairs & children’s events in the beautiful market town of Wadebridge. Visit www.cornwallfolkfestival.com for diary dates and event prices. Find out more »
Ale, Cider & Pie at The Halfway House
The Halfway House at Polbathic present their Ale, Cider & Pie Festival on Friday 26th – Monday 29th August. A great selection of Ales and Ciders plus a variety of delicious pies with Cornish Ingredients. Performers include: Nick the Fish, Midnight Blues Train, The Big Jets and Halfway Harmony 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 »
7:30 pm
Tickets: £10/£8 concessions/£6 children/ 2 course meal £15
Hi de Hi
Hi-de-Hi – Sterts Theatre Company It’s time to go back to the 1950s in this stage adaptation of the BBC favourite. Spike, Gladys, Peggy and the Yellowcoats welcome you to Maplin’s Holiday Camp for an evening of classic comedy. Find out more »
11:00 am
Party in the Park
Bring the whole family to Party in the Park on 27th August at Castle Park, Liskeard between 11 am- 4 pm. Den Building, Bouncy Castle, Circus Skills, Face Painting, Live Music, Art Zone Find out more »
Pop-Up Cafe at Party in the Park
The Real Junk Food Project have a network of Cafes that use surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away to create meals for people to enjoy on a pay as you feel basis. During the summer they will have a Pop-Up cafe in Liskeard on certain days, this one is running alongside Party in the […] Find out more »
10:00 am
Free
Art Exhibition by Members of the Coved Room Studio
Tucked away in Stuart House lies the Coved Room Art Studio, where the artist in residence, Linda Maynard, holds classes. The annual exhibition is always a joy. Find out more »
Art on the Edge- Exhibition
Art Exhibition – ‘Art on the Edge’ Dates: 20 August to 4 September 2016 Times: 10am to 4pm daily Venue: Ashtorre Rock Gallery, Saltash Waterside, Saltash, PL12 4GT Category: Art/Craft Organiser: Ashtorre Rock Gallery Website: http://www.ashtorre-artists.weebly.com/ The exhibition features around 60 pieces of exciting new artwork by 13 local artists exploring the theme of ‘Art […] 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 »