Cornish Dance Workshop for Children
Monday 18 June 15:30 - 16:30 | Liskeard Share Hub, Pike Street
We're super excited to be running an extra special Cornish Dance Workshop for Children in partnership with Liskeard's new Share Hub on Pike Street and Liskeard Community Action.
If the children enjoy the session, and the adults are up for it, we'll be arranging for more regular workshops in the coming weeks in the run up to Ploughman's Festival in August, Liskeard Unlocked and St Matthew's Fair in September, and lots more . . .
If the children enjoy the session, and the adults are up for it, we'll be arranging for more regular workshops in the coming weeks in the run up to Ploughman's Festival in August, Liskeard Unlocked and St Matthew's Fair in September, and lots more . . .
Liskeard Furry Dance
Wednesday 20 June 17:30 | Cattle Market Car Park
Join us at the Lion's Club of Liskeard Carnival for the annual Furry Dance from 17:30, and a chance to learn/refresh the steps, stepping out at 18:30 up to The Parade. |
| Furry Dance (Looe) pic from Angela Pengelly's mum Ruth |
"Our President and his wife will be there, leading the procession with the Mayor and her consort. Other dignitaries include our 2017 and 2018 Carnival Royalty. There is no charge for entry and outrageous attire is valued. There are prized cups for various categories."
Liskeard Soup
Wednesday 20 June from 18:30 (or as soon as you've finished the Furry Dance!)
A chance for a bowl of soup and bread at Liskeard Soup, the town's monthly micro granting dinner which brings people together, having fun and supporting projects that benefit Liskeard and its communities.Full details and registration are here: space is limited.
Steppin' Time, Liskeard
Wednesday 20 June from 20:30 | The Barley Sheaf, Liskeard
Bring your dancing shoes, instruments, ears and voices to The Barley Sheaf for an extra special Steppin' Time.We're anticipating visiting Folk Educators, Kerry Fletcher from Folk Dance Remixed and former Dartmoor Step Dance Champion, Lisa Sture, plus a few extra musicians and dancers will be able to join us :D
Find us out on the patio if the weather's good, or upstairs in the function room.
Folk Educators Group Practitioner Development Day
Thursday 21 June 10:00 - 17:00 | Liskeard Public Hall
We're delighted to be hosting the FREE! Folk Educators Group Practitioner Development Day for the first time here in the Duchy with the theme Culture and Community.An action packed day of presentations, practical sessions and discussions for anyone interested in folk dance, education and participation, working across generations, both formally in school and out of school, and in community projects.
We're particularly thrilled that two Gorsedh Kernow Bards, and fellow Cornish dancers are among the presenters: Grand Bard, Dr Merv Davey, Telynor an Weryn (Folk Harper), and Helen Musser, Donsyores Keltek (Celtic Dancer).
If you'd like to join us, bring your dancing feet/instrument, and sign up here.