Events for August 12, 2024
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FREE Awesome Objects Workshop – Summer at the Museum
Awesome Objects is a FREE curatorial workshop which is part of ‘Marvellous Histories’ – Summer at the Museum. Why do we care for things? What makes us keep them and treasure them? What stories and memories do they hold? A multidisciplinary workshop lead by our Museum Manager. Kindly bring an object that has special meaning […] Find out more »
Summer Pony Trekking Activities – Great Trethew
Great Trethew has many different things going on during the summer holidays including Monday – Wednesday – Friday – Time2Move Tuesday – Pony Club Thursday – Own a Pony Day Saturday – Sunday – Lessons – Woodland – Hacks – Pony Club – Groom/Ride For more information please contact Great Trethew 07714 099127 or 07595 […] Find out more »
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FREE Marvellous Maker Mondays – Liskeard Library
Its time for summer and that means the launch of the Summer reading challenge. This years theme is ‘Marvellous Makers’ To celebrate this year we are hosting Marvellous Maker Mondays at Liskeard Library. As part of Marvellous Maker Mondays, there will be free self guided making activities available at the Library and we also encourage […] Find out more »
7:00 pm
Slow and Easy Folk Session
We meet every other Monday from 7 to 9 pm in the Emily Hobhouse Room at the Public Hall. These sessions are for people who want to play along with others at an easy pace – it doesn’t matter if you only catch one note in four, you will pick it up over time and […] Find out more »
2:00 pm
£37.50
Jam Workshop and Cream Tea – Menheniot
Enjoy a taste of Cornwall! Join Emily and a small group for a sociable afternoon learning to make jam from scratch, then relax and enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea with vintage china. Take home your jar of jam and the confidence and know-how to make more at home – perfect to give as gifts […] Find out more »
10:30 am
Summer of Play at Lanhydrock
Get active with animal-themed play at Lanhydrock this summer. The ‘Summer of Play at Lanhydrock’ runs from Saturday 20th July – Tuesday 3rd September (10.30am – 4pm). Based around the animals found on Lanhydrock’s Long Gallery season with activities and challenges for you to have a go at. Jump like a kangaroo, run like a […] Find out more »
10:00 am
Slip and Slide at Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm
The Longest and Fasted slip and slide in the UK is now at the Cornish Maize Maze and Fun Farm. Open 20th July to 8th September (plus every weekend in September). Giant Maize Maze Farm Animals Huge Bale Tower Huge sandpit Trampolines and giant games and more Open everyday from 10.30 – 5pm (last entry […] Find out more »
Marvellous Histories – Summer at the Museum
There’s lots going on for all the family at Liskeard & District Museum this summer! Children’s book corner Celebrating the writing legacy of John Allen and Emily Hobhouse Storytime, Talks and Workshops Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm. FREE entry July 27th-August 31st Special Events: Friday 2nd August,11am – […] Find out more »
Summer of Play at Cotehele (and Storytime)
Play in nature this summer, every day from Saturday 20 July – Sunday 2 September (10am – 5pm each day). What will you do first? Maybe you’ll challenge the family to a race around the orchard? Or get creative in the Old Orchard Theatre? Will you become a Nature Detective at Cotehele Mill or build […] Find out more »
Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale – Upton Cross
An Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale will be at Upton Cross between Saturday 10th August and Saturday 17th August. Open each day between 10am – 5pm. Exhibitions Sales items replenished daily Homemade refreshments Raffle Disabled access throughout – Parking on site. Admission by donation. Find out more »
9:30 am
The Cornish Saints – Faith, Fact and Folklore – Stuart House
Stuart House has a new exhibition called ‘The Cornish Saints – Faith, Fact and Folklore’, the exhibition will be running from Monday 22nd July – Saturday 31st August. Stuart House is open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am 3.30pm. Saturday 9.30am – 12.30pm. Free entry For details please visit the Stuart House website. Find out more »
Wild Life – Summer at the Eden Project
Find out how wild you can be with The Eden Projects summer event ‘Wild Life’. ‘Wild Life’ runs from Saturday 27th July – Sunday 8th September (9.30am – 6pm). Take a deep dive into the natural world and discover how wild you really are. From adventurous family trails and nature play, to puppet shows and […] Find out more »