The Old School | Stoke Climsland

Upcoming Events at The Old School

Friday 14th March @ 7pm

FILM CLUB - CONCLAVE

Doors open at 7pm for refreshments. Film starts at 7.30pm.
New members are always welcome.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Lucian Msamati, John

Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini.

Adapted from the 2016 novel by Robert Harris, Conclave follows one of the world's most ancient and secretive events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence ( Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the death of the beloved Pope. Once locked in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake.

“Conclave is a thought provoking drama delivering edge of your seat suspense with a venerable Ralph Fiennes.

Saturday 15th March @ 2pm-5pm

NATIONAL LOTTERY OPEN DAY & AFTERNOON TEA

The Stoke Climsland Old School Community Centre was first opened in the year 2000, made possible by National Lottery Heritage funding.

Thank you to all who support the National Lottery. Claim a free hot drink today when you bring in a National Lottery ticket, Instant Win Game or Scratchcard!

Join us for Afternoon Tea, displays about the history of the Old School and children's activities.

Saturday 15th March @ 2pm-5pm & Sunday 16th March @ 10am-4pm

STOKE CLIMSLAND HERITAGE COLLECTION AND PARISH ARCHIVE welcomes you to an OPEN WEEKEND!
- with grant aid from SW Museums -

NB – Change of Date to merge with The Old School Heritage Lottery Open Weekend.

This Parish (that’s from the River Inney south to Kit Hill, and from the River Tamar west to Bray Shop) has a wealth of fascinating history – at your fingertips!

Workshops: kids’ costume making, Victorian classroom, Archive indexing and Labelling … plus Victorian games for children and dressing-up – don’t miss a thing!

People and Places, Wildlife and History – if yours is a local family, you could find out lots here that you won’t find on ‘Ancestry’!

On the Saturday afternoon it’s The Old School’s ANNIVERSARY AFTERNOON TEA, and light refreshments will be available all weekend. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone.

If you want to contact us beforehand, or volunteer to help, please phone 07976 727618.

Thursday 3rd April @ 7pm

A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS - A THOUGHT-PROVOKING TALK.

Hear first-hand accounts of the beneficial effects of these marvellous, magical, mystical organisms. A fascinating insight into the world of Fungi and how they can be used to help all manner of illnesses and ailments.

Learn how research supports their use for a wide range of conditions, but why they are not more widely available to us.

Light refreshments and Bar. £5 entry to include homemade soup and Roll. Book online here. Please bring notepad and pen if you wish to take notes. The proceeds will be donated to Man Down (the Men’s Mental Health Charity).

Saturday 5th April @ 7.30pm

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED - DUCHY GROUP PRESENTS AN EVENING OF POPULAR PIANO CLASSICS

Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 start

An evening of popular piano classics performed by musicians Clive Pinkham and Alan Christie in The Old School, Stoke Climsland

Price £8.50 pp - to include a glass of wine and nibbles to enjoy in the interval.

For more information or booking call 07790 821714 or book online here.

Saturday 12th April @ 7.30pm

ANOTHER EVENING OF GOOD JAZZ AT THE OLD SCHOOL WITH THE NEW WASHBOARD SYNCOPATORS

Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 start.
Price £20 p.p. includes a 2 course meal

The New Washboard Syncopators was formed in West Midlands in 2003 with the traditional line up of trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, string bass and percussion/washboard, playing the lesser known jazz tunes from the 1920s/1930s in December 2015, the leader re-located to South East Cornwall. Soon after, the band was reformed with established, well know jazz musicians from Devon and Cornwall. The current line up is Graham Trevarton (tpt), Dave Vaughan (clarinet,tenor sax), Ron Milford (trombone), John Baker (banjo), Jeff Burton (tuba), Tony Quinn (percussion, washboard, guitar). The tuba player originates from the USA
and formerly employed by the Walt Disney Corporation as a musician. He now lives in Cornwall. The band plays a variety of Trad and New Orleans jazz tunes with a hint of 1950s skiffle. Their main aim is to entertain the audience.

Recent appearances include Plymouth Jazz Club, Bude Jazz Club,
Kingsbridge Jazz Club.

Please book online here or via the Old School 01579370493
Email: theoldschool78@gmail.com
Or contact Vivienne Davis on 07798751337

JAZZ - THE NEW WASHBOARD SYNCOPATORS

Friday 16th May @ 7pm

DINNER & LIVE MUSIC with BLACK FRIDAY a fab local Celtic Folk Punk duo which have even played at Glastonbury!

The unstoppable Black Friday acoustic duo play a foot-stomping mix of high energy, home-brew folk-punk and celtic tunes, travelling across Cornwall and lands far beyond. They have had crowds jumping at some of Europe's biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Donau-insel fest and Electric Picnic. They have recorded a live BBC session at Maida Vale Studios and broken a Guiness world record - 30 gigs in 12 hours!

Doors open at 7pm, dinner served at 7.30pm followed by the band at 8.30pm)

£20 Adult / £12 Under 18’s - 2 Course Meal & Band

(Steak & Ale Pie or vegetarian alternative)

More information and online booking can be found here or contact the office 01579 370493

Saturday 14th June @ 7pm

DINNER & CLASSICAL MUSIC with PHILIPPA MO.

More details and booking coming soon.......

Along with our regular events such as The Farmers Market & Breakfast (1st Saturday of the month 9.30am-midday) & Repair Cafe (3rd Saturday of the month 9.30am-1pm).