Events for August 28, 2016
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Native Wildlife Day at Looe Monkey Sanctuary
Take part in lots of fun, native wildlife activities, visit the information stands from local conservation groups and enjoy the animal face painting. Visit www.monkeysanctuary.org for more details Find out more »
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 »
3:30 pm
Garden Party at Stuart House
Enjoy a proper Cornish Cream Tea together with other tasty delights, with some mystery entertainment and the chance to win the raffle! Everyone welcome – members free, others £3. Please reserve your place with Sioux in the Stuart House office or call Bob on 07760 781087 or email [email protected] Find out more »
11:00 am
Entry £1
Smite World Championship
This year’s 12th Annual World Smite World Championships will be held on Sunday 28th August at Doorstep Green, St Neot (or Monday if Wet). The Smite off will start as follows; Singles: 11 am Doubles: 2 pm Entry: £1 with all proceeds to Shelterbox and local Charities There will be a BBQ at 1 pm. […] Find out more »
Susan & Philip Bennetta Exhibition
An exhibition of recent work by local artists Susan and Philip Bennetta. Open from 11am to 4pm daily (from 2pm on Saturday 28th August). Entry is free, the Net Loft is reached by walking along the coastal path near the harbour in Polperro in the direction of Polruan. Find out more »
10:00 am
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 »