Liskerrett Groups
Cornerstone Organisations
Liskerrett Nursery and Pre-school
Now providing care and education for children from two to five year olds. Open each weekday during term time from 8.00am to 6.00pm. OFSTED registered. Early Years Funding available for all three and four year olds and some two year olds. Telephone 01579 346194. www.liskerrettpreschool.co.uk
Lyskerrys Youth - supported by Young People Cornwall. For full details of the range of activities for young people contact Cath Hendy on 01872 222447
Liskeard Children’s Centre -A Sure Start Children’s Centre offering a range of free services and activities for families with children under 5 years old. Telephone 01579 349157 for full programme.
Groups
The following groups meet at Liskerrett on a regular basis:
Mondays
Connect
Is talking difficult for you after a stroke? Do you have aphasia? Meet other people with aphasia in a relaxed and friendly environment. Meetings every Monday 10.30-12 noon.
For more information contact Jen at Connect 07835 808280
or email jenovens@ukconnect.org
Next Step
Informal social group for people recovering from strokes. Each Monday 1.30-3.30pm.
Contact Jackie on 01503 220105 or Wendy on 01579 208284
Liskeard AA
Each Monday 19.00-21.30
Louise School of Dance
16.00-21.30
Classes for all ages.
Ballet, Tap and Modern/Jazz
Louise Wadsworth 01579 347856
Look Group
Similar in format to a book group, Look Groups meet throughout Cornwall to talk about art, artists and ideas.
Meets at Liskerrett every third Monday of the month from 7-9pm
For more details visit www.tate.org.uk/look-groups
Tuesdays
Lets Dance
Weekly class for dancers, active and older, wanting to exercise and enjoy the feel good factor of dancing to great music.
Tuesdays 9:45-10:45 am
Price £4 per session or £10.50 for three consecutive sessions. Pay as you go, come for any sessions. All abilities welcome.
Just come along or contact Lois Taylor phone: 077 3058 6306
Bipolar UK
No meetings planned until further notice.
Please contact 01872 243557 www.bipolaruk.org.uk
Water Colour Painting
Enjoy painting in our friendly and creative art class. Group and 1:1 tuition in drawing, watercolour, pastels and acrylics. Beginners and improvers welcome.
Tuesdays 1-4pm at Liskerrett Centre.
6-8.30pm at Painters Art Shop, Fore Street, Liskeard.
For term dates and costs please contact jennieboniface@hotmail.com for details
South East Cornwall Breathers Group
Cup of tea, chat and gentle exercise for all people living with COPD and other long term conditions.
Families, friends and carers welcome
Tuesday 13.00—15.30
01579 340307
Liskeard Macular Support Group
Meets on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) from 1.00-3.00pm. The meeting are open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Carers are welcome too. For further details contact David Free 01752 851304.
Louise School of Dance
16.00-21.30 Classes for all ages.
Ballet, Tap and Modern / Jazz
Louise Wadsworth 01579 347856
Life Drawing Classes
With Phill Tyler, in his studio in the art block, every Tuesday evening 7-8.30pm
All welcome, beginners to advanced. Call Phill on 07506459461
Wednesdays
Tai chi and Qigong
Tai chi 9-10am. We practise chen style Tai chi which is the oldest style and do the laojia or old form which has 74 sequences. Very good for balance, posture and coordination, leaving you feeling relaxed and energised.
Qigong (pronounced chi gung) 10-11am. Gentle breathing and movement exercises including five animals qigong and the eight pieces of brocade. Very relaxing and strengthening. All exercises can be adapted for sitting.
Contact Kath Revell 01579 340591 www.ninjagranny.org
Liskerrett Woodworkers
A woodworking project for adults with learning difficulties working in a supported environment
www.liskerrettwoodworkers.co.uk
Community Gardening
Each Wednesday from 10-12 noon. if you enjoy gardening and would like to join us, just come along. Ideal if you have not been well and are looking for some gentle exercise or socialising in a relaxed environment. or perhaps you would like to garden as a family and enjoy time outdoors and harvesting your own food. For more information ring 01579 340307 or call in and have a chat with Richard.
Visit our gardening Facebook page here
Louise School of Dance
16.00-21.30
Classes for all ages.
Ballet, Tap and Modern / Jazz
Louise Wadsworth 01579 347856
Thursdays
Liskeard Oasis
Does your child have additional needs of any kind?
Would you like an opportunity to meet others in the same or similar situations to chat and share experiences?
Oasis groups are for parents and family carers of children and young people up to 25 with additional needs or disability. No diagnosis needed.
Every first Thursday of the month from 9.30-11.30am. Chat over a cuppa.
Contact liskeard.oasis@gmail.com
Shallal Dance Theatre Inclusive Community Dance Theatre Group
With Jo Willis. £6 per session or donation if low income.
Thursday mornings from 10:15am-12:15 in the Hall.
Registered Charity No 1166404 www.shallal.org.uk
Learn Baby Signing the Fun Way!
Sign and Sign
Thursday mornings. Contact Amy on 07710 136 179
Artworks Social Group
Arts and Crafts for adults with mild learning difficulties
Each Thursday 2.30-4pm
Contact Chris Sutton on 01579 340307
Liskerrett Writers and Illustrators Group
They meet weekly to provide critiques, guidance, advice - and more - to support all members seriously intent on having their works published professionally. 2pm - 5pm each Thursday during term time.
Ki Aikido
Fascinating, dynamic exercise , emphasis upon calmness in movement, complete relaxation, increased awareness and health and wellbeing.
Lessons on Thursday evenings in the Hall from 19.30-21.30.
Mat fee is £5 (£3 for under 16's) plus £18/year membership. Sensei Anthony Waters (1st Dan) 2018.
Please call 07765 103504
Sparking Luggers
Liskeard's very own Ukulele playing group. Every Thursday 7-9pm
Beginners and more experienced players welcome.
Contact Ken Stokes for more details kenystokes@gmail.com
Fridays
Wham Bam Drama Group
A drama club on Friday evenings in term time.
Ages 6-9 4 - 5 pm
Ages 10-13 5.15-6.15 pm
The format of the classes is to have a different theme every term with a small performance at the end.
If you are interested or have any questions contact Nina Hills on 07930682428
Bellydance for Beginners
7-8pm £5 per session Age 18+
Wear something comfortable, usually dance barefoot but you may wish to wear soft dance shows or socks.
For more information contact Amanda 0777 961 6088
Email amanda@krpelectrical-ltd.com
The Wine Circle
Meets every last Friday of the month
7-9pm
John Greenhouse 01503 263967
Liskerrett Community Cinema
Films screening on the first Friday of the month unless otherwise advertised.
Matinee at 2.30pm with sub-titles. Evening screening at 7.30pm
Tickets sold on the night : £ 4.00 adults £3.00 Under 16's.
Saturdays
Sundays
Ki Aikido
Fascinating, dynamic exercise , emphasis upon calmness in movement, complete relaxation, increased awareness and health and wellbeing.
Alternate Sundays 9.00-13.00 £5.00 per lesson with Stuart Stripling