Events for September 1, 2016
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Gorsedh Kernow Esedhvos Festival
This celebration of Cornish culture and identity is held this year in St. Keverne. Events include concerts, talks, Cornish language events and market. The Gorsedh conference and Bardic ceremony is free of charge and open to all. Visit www.gorsedhkernow.org.uk for more details 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 »
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: £12/£10 concessions/£8 children/£15 for 2 course meal
The Tempest
The Tempest – Quantum Theatre “O brave new world. That has such people in’t!” For Summer 2016 Quantum Theatre presents a brand new production of Shakespeare’s most magical and enchanting romance, The Tempest. On a remote island, Prospero, the Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion, magical spirits and manipulation. He conjures up a tempest […] Find out more »
2:00 pm
Tickets: £10/£8 children
Tales from Beatrix Potter
The Tales of Beatrix Potter – Quantum Theatre ‘Once upon a time there were four little rabbits…’ Meet Beatrix Potter as she tells us her very first tale of Peter Rabbit, who knows only too well that he is not to go into Mr McGregor’s garden, (especially as it was there that his father met his […] Find out more »
11:00 am
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 »
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 »