EVENTS SPECIAL Spring 2012 11 Thursday 23 August 1-4pm


Wild tribe: Dutch arrows at Lydford Gorge. A game of darts the National Trust way! Make your very own spear from freshly cut hazel and be taught how to throw at targets in our orchard to find the longest and most accurate spear thrower. £2 per child. Normal admission charges apply.


Thursday 23 August Red Arrows at Fowey Regatta


Friday 24 August Looe Marine Critters Arts & Crafts VMCA 11am-1pm RNLI room FREE


Friday 24 August 2012 Mad about Moths


Over 2000 kinds of moths inhabit the British Isles. Come and join our experts at this night time event and see what moths they can trap and identify. Meet: Cremyll Gates, 7.45pm Bring: Suitable footwear and warm clothing Cost: £4.00 p.p Booking: Essential on 01752 822236


24 – 26 August


Morval Vintage Rally (Looe) www.morval-vintage-rally.co.uk


26-27 August Fireman Sam


at Bodmin & Wenford Railway Join in the fun and excitement – come and meet Fireman Sam, who makes a very special ‘return delivery’ to Bodmin General Station. Brake van rides, children’s entertainer, miniature railway. Don’t forget your camera!


Friday 31 August


Rockpool Ramble VMCA 11.30am-1.30pm Hannafore; Coastguards Donations


September 2012


Saturday 1 September 2012 British Heart Foundation Lunch Cheesewring Hotel, Minions 12-12.30pm


Parking, disabled access. Details G. Wilton 01579 342713


Sunday 2nd September Wonderful Heathland


Kit Hill, Callington. A walk around Kit Hill’s beautiful heath looking at the plants and birds that live here and how and why we manage it. Learn more about the uses of heaths past and present. CC family nature dogs on leads easy walk Meet: Kit Hill Adit Car Park, second on right SX 377715 Time: 2.00 – 4.30 Bring: A drink and a snack Cost: Free. Booking: Preferred – ideally via www.cornwall.gov.uk/events select summer brochure if not at a one stop shop or call 03001234202. CC Kit Hill / SE Cornwall team Contact name, address & telephone number: Jenny / Chrissie 01579 370030


September 2


Summer Choir Evening: 7pm “Choose your favourite hymn”, 7.30pm Choir Evening with reflections. West Looe.


7-9 September


www.bodminrailway.co.uk. 01208 73555 August 26


Summer Choir Evening: 7pm “Choose your favourite hymn”, 7.30pm Choir Evening with Pelynt Male Voice Choir, Riverside Church, West Looe Quay.


Thursday 30 August 1-4pm


Wild tribe: river dipping at pixie glen Lydford Gorge. Bring a picnic or have lunch in our tearooms and spend the afternoon discovering the mysteries and surprises of our river. Led by one of our team of rangers you will be fascinated to discover what lurks beneath the water line of one of Devon’s most beautiful rivers. Junior pond nets, sample trays magnifying pots and freshwater name trails provided. £2 per child. Booking essential. Normal admission charges apply.


Thursday 30 August 2012


Outdoor Adventures Join the rangers for an outdoor adventure. Starting with a scavenger hunt you will collect all the materials you need to build your own den. All children to be accompanied by an adult (max 3 children per adult). Duration approx 2 hours. Meet Amphitheatre pond, 11am. Cost: £5.00 per child Booking: Essential on 01752 822236


Friday August 31 2012 Night Vision


Kit Hill, Callington. Discover the wealth of insect and flying mammal activity after dark on Kit Hill using sophisticated equip- ment. Meet: Kit Hill Summit CP GR: SX 375 713. Time: 19.30-22.30. Bring: Sensible shoes, weatherproof clothes, a torch for the return walk to car park. Cost: £6 (Adults only) Booking: Essential – places limited (15) ideally via www.cornwall.gov.uk/events select summer brochure if not at a one stop shop or call 03001234202. Contact Jenny / Chrissie 01579 370030


LISKEARD STATIONERY


HURLERS COURT, MARKET APPROACH, LISKEARD, CORNWALL PL14 4AJ


Tel. 01579 340680 Email: sales@liskeardstationery.co.uk Web: www.liskeardstationery.co.uk


Telephone: 01822 855 525 www.yennadonstone.com Iron Mine Lane, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6NA


Steam Gala & Real Ale Festival at Bodmin & Wenford Railway


Come and see us showcase our own impressive fleet of steam locomotives, all of genuine Cornish pedigree! Intensive service, including goods trains and evening events. Steam in abundance! Real Ale Festival at Bodmin General, showcasing a range of locally brewed real ales. Make a weekend of it!


www.bodminrail- way.co.uk. 01208 73555


Saturday 8 September 1-4pm


Heritage open


day at Lydford Gorge. Cotehele Estate. Find out about the skills & techniques used by the rangers in


maintaining and managing the gorge and explore Lydford’s past. Free entry to the gorge.


Find out more at www.greatscenicrailways.com or call us for a free information pack on 01752 233094 or email: railpart@plymouth.ac.uk


Trains run six days a week all year round - most lines have Sunday trains too


Local Food Producers, Delivering To Your Door.


Trerieve Organic Farm - 4 varieties of potatoes


01503 250376 www.trerieve.co.uk Out and About -


meat boxes to suit your needs 01503 230184


www.outandaboutcornishmeats.co.uk Saturday 8 September 2012


Going Bats Joint us for a nocturnal adventure and let our colony of bats be your guide. The walk will take approx 2-3 hours and will finish off with hot soup. Meet: Front Terrace, Mount Edgcumbe House, 8.00pm Bring: Suitable footwear and warm clothing. Cost: £5.00 p.p Booking: Essential on 01752 822236


Saturday 8 September, 11am-4pm


Heritage Open Day Lydford Gorge. Join us for this free entry day and learn about how an estate is cared for by our enthusiastic staff and volunteers. Normal Admission Charges Apply


Saturday, 8 September


Wild Food Foraging on Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve, Saltash with Andy Pearson. Meet 1030 a.m. at the Cecil Arms Pub, Saltash. Contact details:- 01752 846407


Sunday 9 September Songs of Praise.


Service with your favourite Hymns. Riverside Church, West Looe Quay.


Thursday 13 September 2012


Victorian Edgcumbes A look at the family of the 4th Earl through stunning old photographs and a fascinating diary from the 1870’s. Find out about house parties, royal visits, amateur theatricals and the home life of this important wealthy family. Ticket includes entry to the House and Earl’s Garden after the talk. Duration approx 1 hour. Meet: Mount Edgcumbe House, 11.30am. Cost: £5.00 p.p Booking: Essential on 01752 822236


Great Scenic Railways of Devon & Cornwall


Some of Britian’s most picturesque and unusual railway journeys can be found in Devon and Cornwall.


From magnificent sea and river views, to gently rolling countryside, small westcountry villages and historic market towns, see a different side of the two counties from the train.


The Looe valley Line The St Ives Bay Line The heart of the home Showroom open Monday - Saturday


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109th Annual Liskeard Show


◆ Poultry ◆ Crafts ◆ Dog Show ◆ Trade Stands Cornish Food Marquee Homes & Gardens Marquee


Saturday, 14th July, 2012 at the Showground, Merrymeet from 8am ◆ Cattle ◆ Sheep ◆ Horses ◆ Donkeys


Adults £9.00 Children £4.00 Under 5’s Free


Family ticket £20.00 Tel: 01579 342955


www.liskeardshow.org Registered Charity Nol 287130


or 07894 456099 or visit


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