Cornwall Events Guide February 2018
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Date / Details
Thurs 1st / Country Market in Wadebridge Town Hall
PL27 7AQ. 8.45am-12.30pm. Local produce, plants, arts & crafts. For more information please call 01208 832398
The Comedy Avengers at Bodmin Jail
PL31 2NR. Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin. A night of comedy and chat with The Comedy Avengers. Featuring Luke Honnoraty, Louis Burgess, Tom Glover and Sandi Smith. Show starts at 8.30pm and tickets are £10 per person. Tickets are limited and can be bought online at www.bodminjail.org, by emailing or by calling 01208 76292.
Psych 9 (Scary Cinema Night) at Bodmin Jail
PL31 2NR. Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin. 9pm arrival for the film. Watch Psych 9 within the atmospheric surroundings of Bodmin Jail before taking a tour into the depths of the Jail. Tickets are £20 per person and can be booked online at www.bodminjail.org or on 01208 76292. Due to the film content and paranormal tour, these nights are suitable for over 18s only.
Fri 2nd / Bodmin Area Community Choir
PL31 1AW. The Scout Hut, Beacon Road, Bodmin. 10.30am-12noon. £5 per session. No auditions, beginners and experienced singers all welcome. Please contact Neil Shepherd on 07446 492266 or visit www.cornwallsing.com for more information.
Ghost Hunt at Jamaica Inn
PL15 7TS. Bolventor, Launceston. Evening starts at 7pm. After a 3 course dinner, a night of paranormal investigating, moving around the Inn using different methods to try and communicate with the spirits. £70 per person. Booking essential. Please call 01566 86250 or contact
Bodmin Lions Bingo
PL31 2DQ. Shire House Suite, Bodmin. Starts at 7.30pm. For more details please call 01208 73001
Bodmin Folk Club
PL31 2DP. The Parish Centre, Priory Road, Bodmin. Open House. Starts at 8.15pm. Members £3, Non-Members £3.50
Sat 3rd / Lanhydrock Park Run
PL30 5AD. Enjoy this free family 5K around the parkland. It’s not a race, but a timed run suitable for everybody. 9am-10am. For further details please call 01208 265590 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Eden Project parkrun
PL24 2SG. Bodelva, Par. Starts at 9am. Free entry, The Eden Project parkrun is a free weekly, 5K timed run through their Outdoor Gardens. It’s open to runners, joggers and walkers of all ability. For more information please visit www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/eden-project-parkrun
Newquay vs. Bodmin Town F.C. (A) (League) Kick-off at 3pm.
TR7 2BU. Clevedon Road, Newquay. Fixtures subject to change please check before travelling.
Sun 4th / Bodmin Car Boot Sale
PL31 2DQ. Priory Car Park. From 7.30am. Proceeds to Bodmin Youth Football Club.
Bodmin junior parkrun
PL31 2NE. Hillside Park Field, Scarlett’s Well Road. For more information please call Sarah on 07926 194643 or Colin on 07890 888850. www.parkrun.org.uk/bodmin.juniors/ please register and print your barcode for a free time result.
Mon 5th / St. Ives Feast & Hurling the Silver Ball
TR26 2DS. The St. Ives feast is an ancient tradition that celebrates the anniversary of the consecration of the parish church of St Eia in 1834 and offers a rare chance to watch the game of Hurling the Silver Ball, a centuries old form of rugby. Events begin at 9.30am. For further information please visit www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/events/st-ives-feast-day
Stroll Back The Years
PL30 4AH. Respryn to Lanhydrock House. Start’s at 10am. Level 3. £1 car parking, free for NT members at Respryn Bridge car park. For further information please contact 01208 73182.
Tues 6th
Weds 7th / Bodmin Women’s Running Club
Meet every Wednesday at 6pm at various locations around Bodmin. Can be contacted via their website www.bodminwomensrunningclub.co.uk
Scottish Country Dance Evening
PL31 1NF. St Mary’s Parish Centre, St Mary’s Road, Bodmin. 7.30pm-10pm Come and enjoy dancing to great Scottish music. For more information please contact 01208 813610 or 01208 77598.
Bodmin Town vs. Helston Athletic (H) (League) Kick-Off at 7.45pm
PL31 2AE. Priory Park, Bodmin. Fixtures are subject to change please check before travelling.
Thurs 8th / Country Market in Wadebridge Town Hall
PL27 7AQ. 8.45am-12:30pm. Local produce, plants, arts & crafts. For further information please contact 01208 832398
Grasping the Nettle at Sterts
PL14 5AZ. Sterts, Liskeard. Professional contralto and actress, Lucy Stevens presents – Ethel Smyth – Grasping the Nettle. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10. For further details please contact 01579 362382 or visit www.sterts.co.uk
You Are Not Alone (Scary Cinema Night) at Bodmin Jail
PL31 2NR. Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin. 9pm arrival for the film. Watch You Are Not Alone within the atmospheric surroundings of Bodmin Jail before taking a tour into the depths of the Jail. Tickets are £20 per person and can be booked online at www.bodminjail.org or on 01208 76292. Due to the film content and paranormal tour, these nights are suitable for over 18’s only.
Fri 9th / Bodmin Area Community Choir
PL31 1AW. The Scout Hut, Beacon Road, Bodmin. 10.30am-12noon. £5 per session. No auditions, beginners and experienced singers all welcome. Please contact Neil Shepherd on 07446 492266 or visit www.cornwallsing.com for more information.
Bodmin Lions Bingo
PL31 2DQ. Shire House Suite, Bodmin. Starts at 7.30pm. For more details please call 01208 73001
Bodmin Folk Club
PL31 2DP. The Parish Centre, Priory Road, Bodmin. Laura Smith and Ted Kemp. Start’s at 8.15pm. Members £8, Non Members £9.50.
Sat 10th / Lanhydrock Park Run
PL30 5AD. Enjoy this free family 5K around the parkland. It’s not a race but a timed run, suitable for everybody. 9am-10am. For further details please call 01208 265590 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Eden Project parkrun
PL24 2SG. Bodelva, Par. Starts at 9am. Free Entry. The Eden Project parkrun is a free weekly, 5K timed run through their Outdoor Gardens. It’s open to runners, joggers and walkers of all ability. For further information please visit www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/eden-project-parkrun
Winter tree ID at Lanhydrock
PL30 5AD. While the leaves are off the trees, come and sharpen your winter twig identification skills with our Rangers. 10am-12pm. For further details please call 01208 265590 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
The Pied Piper by Padstow Kernow Players
PL28 8AU. The Little Theatre, Barry’s Lane, Padstow. Matinee show starts at 2.30pm; evening show starts at 7.30pm For more information please visit www.padstowkernowplayers.co.uk. Tickets can be purchased from Cole Rayment & White, 7 Duke Street, Padstow. Adults £7, Children under 16 £3.
Launceston vs. Bodmin Town F.C. (A) (League) Kick-off at 3pm.
PL15 7ED. Pennygillam Way, Launceston. Fixtures are subject to change, please check before travelling.
Valentine’s Dinner at The Eden Project
PL24 2SG. Bodelva, Par. A table for two will cost £120 and the ticket includes free entry to Eden on the day of your meal and the day after. Please contact 01726 811911 or visit www.edenproject.com/weddings-and-venue-hire/valentines-dinner
Sun 11th / Bodmin Car Boot Sale
PL31 2DQ. Priory Car Park. From 7.30am. Proceeds to Bodmin Youth Football Club.
Bodmin junior parkrun
PL31 2NE. Hillside Park Field, Scarlett’s Well Road. For more information please call Sarah on 07926 194643 or Colin on 07890 888850. www.parkrun.org.uk/bodmin.juniors/ Please register and print your barcode for a free time result.
Snowdrop Sunday at Pencarrow and 18th
PL30 3AG. Washaway, Bodmin. Entrance by donation. Open from 10am-4pm. The Peacock Café will be open for refreshments and dogs are welcome in the gardens. Please contact 01208 841369 or visit www.pencarrow.co.uk/events for more information. This event is in aid of the dog charity, Last Chance Hotel.
Drill Practice Day at Cornwall’s Regimental Museum
PL31 1EG. The Keep, Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin. The Living History Group, The 32nd Cornwall Regiment of Foot 1808-1815 will be making an appearance for their Drill Practice Day. There will be marching and drill displays at 12noon and 2pm. For more information please contact 01208 72810.
Mon
12th / Stroll Back The Years
PL31 1DE. St Gurons Way. Start’s at 10am. Level 2. Free parking at the lower car park. Dragon Leisure Centre. For more information please contact 01208 73182.
Half-Term at Bodmin Keep – 18th
PL31 1EG. The Keep, Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin. Explore the Victorian era Army Keep this half term. March through the historic gates of Bodmin Keep; discover the Cold War era military police cell and the impressive armory. Try your hand at one of the fantastic family activities that include, Arts & crafts make and take sessions, Military dressing up, the fun trail and quiz, special historic gun handling sessions, and the chance to play the Bugle and Drum. Open 10am to 4.30pm every day with family activities throughout the week. For more information please contact 01208 72810.
Gun Handling Sessions at Cornwall’s Regimental Museum – 18th
PL31 1EG. The Keep, Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin. An excellent opportunity for children and adults alike to get hands on with the museum’s weaponry collection and learn about how it was used throughout hundreds of years of battle. Sessions are held at 11am and 2pm. For more information please contact 01208 72810. .
Lost in Film Presents ‘The Big Sick’
PL22 0BZ. Church Rooms, Church Lane, Lostwithiel. Doors & bar open at 7pm; film starts at 8pm. Based on the real life courtship between Kumail Nanjlani and Emily V. Gordon. THE BIG SICK tells the story of Pakistan born aspiring comedian Kumail, who connects with grad student Emily after one of his stand up sets. Adults - £4, under 18s - £2. Tickets can be bought online at www.lostinfilm.org or from Watts Trading.
Bodmin dementia-friendly walking Group
PL30 5JU Meet at Bodmin Herb Nursery 2 -4pm at the entrance to nursery Laveddon Mill, Bodmin.
Tues
13th / Bodmin Local History Group – A talk by Martin Bricknell
PL31 1DY.The Scout Hut, Castle Canyke Road, Bodmin. Guests are welcome. Bricknells – an old Bodmin business. For more information please contact Ken on 01208 72990 or Ann on 01208 73330.
Weds
14th / Bodmin Women’s Running Club
Meet every Wednesday at 6pm at various locations around Bodmin. Can be contacted via their website www.bodminwomensrunningclub.co.uk
Valentine’s Dinner at The Eden Project
PL24 2SG. Bodelva, Par. A table for two will cost £120 and the ticket includes free entry to Eden on the day of your meal and the day after. Please contact 01726 811911 or visit www.edenproject.com/weddings-and-venue-hire/valentines-dinner
The Pied Piper by Padstow Kernow Players (Weds 14th – Sat 17th)
PL28 8AU. The Little Theatre, Barry’s Lane, Padstow. Starts at 7.30pm. For more information please visit www.padstowkernowplayers.co.uk. Tickets can be purchased from Cole, Rayment & White, 7 Duke Street, Padstow. Adults £7, Children under 16 £3.
Scottish Country Dance Evening
PL31 1NF. St Mary’s Parish Centre, St Mary’s Road, Bodmin. 7.30pm-10pm. Come and enjoy dancing to great Scottish music. For further information please contact 01208 813610 or 01208 77598.
Railway Romance: First Class Valentines Dining
PL31 1AQ. Bodmin General Station, Bodmin. Three courses served to your table on board, whilst you travel the length of the line. Departing from Bodmin General and lasting a couple of hours. Tickets are £44.50 per person. To book please visit www.bwrtickets.co.uk/index.php?catidtree=2585\_2672 or contact 01208 73555.
Thurs
15th / Country Market at Wadebridge Town Hall
PL27 7AQ. 8.45am-12.30pm. Local produce, plants, arts & crafts. For more information please contact 01208 832398
Scar (Scary Cinema Night) at Bodmin Jail
PL31 2NR. Bodmin Jail, Berrycoombe Road, Bodmin. 9pm arrival for the film. Watch Scar within the atmospheric surroundings of Bodmin Jail before taking a tour into the depths of the Jail. Tickets are £20 per person and can be booked online at www.bodminjail.org or on 01208 76292. Due to the film content and paranormal tour, these nights are suitable for over 18’s only.
Fri 16th / Bodmin Area Community Choir
PL31 1AW. The Scout Hut, Beacon Road, Bodmin. 10.30am-12noon. £5 per session. No audition, beginners and experienced singers all welcome. Please contact Neil Shepherd on 07446 492266 or visit www.cornwallsing.com for more information.
Bodmin Lions Bingo
PL31 2DQ. Shire House Suite, Bodmin. Starts at 7.30pm. For more details please call 01208 73001.
Bodmin Folk Club
PL31 2DP. The Parish Centre, Priory Road, Bodmin. Open House. Start’s at 8.15pm. Members £3. Non-Members £3.50
Helland Village Hall – The Churchfitters Folk Unlimited
PL30 4QB. Foot-stompingly fast fiddle mixed with infectious funk-rock rhythms and traditional tunes reinvigorated with mesmerising jazz sax!7.30PM Tickets £9 full/37 unwaged and child/ £25 family. Available from (01208) 72603 or www.carntocove.co.uk
Sat 17th / Lanhydrock Park Run.
PL30 5AD. Enjoy this free family 5K around the parkland. It’s not a race but a timed run, suitable for everybody. 9am-10am. For further details please call 01208 265590 or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Eden Project parkrun
PL24 2SG. Bodelva, Par. Starts at 9am. Free Entry The Eden Project parkrun is a free weekly, 5K timed run through our Outdoor Gardens. It’s open to runners, joggers and walkers of all ability. For more information please visit www.edenproject.com/visit/whats-on/eden-project-parkrun
Bodmin Farmers Market
PL30 5JU. Bodmin Nursery, Laveddon Mill, Bodmin. 10am-3pm. Lots of locally produced food including wet fish from Mevagissey, Baker Tom Bread, Local Bodmin Honey, Cornish Juices and much more. For more information please call 01208 72837 or visit www.bodminnursery.co.uk
The Pied Piper by Padstow Kernow Players
PL28 8AU. The Little Theatre, Barry’s Lane, Padstow. Matinee performance at 2.30pm, evening show at 7.30pm. For more information please visit www.padstowkernowplayers.co.uk. Tickets can be purchased from Cole Rayment & White, 7 Duke Street, Padstow. Adults £7, Children under 16 £3.
Bodmin Town vs. Witheridge (League) Kick-off at 3pm.
PL31 2AE. Priory Road, Bodmin. Fixtures are subject to change, please check before travelling.
Valentine’s Dinner at The Eden Project
PL24 2SG. Bodelva, Par. A table for two will cost £120 and the ticket includes free entry to Eden on the day of the meal and the day after. Please contact 01726 811911 or visit www.edenproject.com/weddings-and-venue-hire/valentines-dinner
One Act Plays – Winner’s Night at Sterts
PL14 5AZ. Sterts, Liskeard. Another chance to celebrate Sterts One Act Play Competition Winner’s Night. The climax of Stert’s Theatres project to promote and encourage new playwriting talent in the local area and beyond. Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £10 for Adults, £8 for Concessions and you can add a two course meal to your ticket for £15. For further details please contact 01579 362382 or visit www.sterts.co.uk