Upcoming Events at The Old School
Friday 2nd October @ 7.30pm
Doors open @ 7pm for 7.30pm start. We have a fully licensed bar.
Welcoming back DAVID MYNNE with his new performance WIDDERSHINS!
WIDDERSHINS: a long-forgotten village buried deep in a dark corner of Cornwall. Here, Bob Droll (local raconteur and village-hall caretaker) will take you on a tour, where mystery lurks about every corner. But beware. The deeper Bob leads you into his forest of far-fetched fables, the more lost you might get.
WIDDERSHINS: ‘tis hard to find but even harder to leave...
Expect stories told with a sting, poetry cracked and darkly comic, unforgettable characters and physical theatre, alongside the usual irreverence, wit and silliness. It will be dark, delirious and delightful.
Under Milk Wood-ish, sort of... only waayyy weirder!
Tickets:
Adult - £12 / Under 18's - £8
Suitable for ages 12+
Tickets can be booked online:
https://buytickets.at/stokeclimslandcommunityproject/2321201
or contact The Old School Office:
Tel: 01579370493
Email: theoldschool78@gmail.com
Saturday 3rd October: 9.30am - midday
FARMERS MARKET & BREAKFAST @ The Old School
Stalls include Trehill Farm Butchers, Fresh Vegetables, Preserves & Cakes, Felting, Cards, Jewellery, Plants, Action for Children plus others.
Pop along for some local shopping and cooked breakfast!
Also, visit the Parish Hall over the road for their Table Top Sale.
Sunday 4th October: 10am - 3pm
APPLE PRESSING @ The Old School
10.00am to 3.00pm – last pressing at 3.00
Bring your apples for pressing and lots of containers to take home your juice – no charge, donations welcome.
Arrive early – to HELP, or to get a number & reserve your place in the queue. Helpers are always NEEDED.
Refreshments – by East Cornwall Mining History Assn.
Plus – local apples – display, identification & games.
More information can be found here
Thursday 8th October: 3pm - 4.30pm
LEGO CLUB @ The Old School
Drop in to Lego Club and Loom Band Club and see what you can create! FREE to attend but we ask that all children are accompanied by a parent or guardian. Refreshments available. Donations welcome to help with the upkeep of The Old School.
Friday 9th October @ 7.30pm
FILM CLUB @ The Old School - H is for Hawk
Doors open at 7pm for refreshments. Film starts at 7.30pm.
No admission charge. New members are always welcome. Donations for refreshments welcome to help with the upkeep of The Old School.
Starring: Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Lindsey Duncan, Sam Spruell and Denise Gough
After the sudden death of her father, Helen, (Claire Foy) loses herself in the memories of their time spent together exploring the natural world. She turns to falconry and trains a wild goshawk, Mabel, in an attempt to navigate her profound loss. What begins as an act of endurance turns into an intimate journey of resilience and healing.
“ It's a career best for Foy who will doubtless win many awards.”
“ This film approaches its subject with respect and doesn’t pretend to offer easy answers for complicated matters. Grief is difficult, as is hawk training”.
“ In this slow but touching biopic, Claire Foy excels as an academic who buries her grief about her father's death by caring for a predator hawk, so that both can relearn to fly.”
“ This is a brilliantly acted, intelligent tale of loss and recovery that never falls into sentimentality. Don’t miss it.”
Friday 16th October @ 7pm
PARISH ARCHIVE TALK - VICTORIAN SCHOOL BUILDINGS
Presents …
A TALK by Samantha Barnes-Knight on VICTORIAN SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
You are invited for coffee and cake before and after the talk.
Donations will be appreciated.
Though Cornish born and bred, Sam is well known as a specialist in Victorian Schools nationally. Her fascinating book on the Manchester Board Schools 1870–1902 was published by the Victorian Society. She is currently visiting events co-ordinator of the Cornish Buildings Group.
In this part of Cornwall we are surrounded by schools of all sizes and ages, and it will be fascinating to discover how they all fit into the history of our area!
All are welcome and we will be happy to meet you.
If you’d like more details, phone or text to 07976 727618 and we will ring you back.
Saturday 17th October 9.30am-1pm
REPAIR CAFE
Bring in items for repair before 12.15pm. Clocks, laptops,clothes, curtains, family heirlooms, vacuum cleaners, portable goods, lamps, radios and other small items or just drop in for a chat over tea, coffee & cake. Donations to cover the cost welcome.
Saturday 31st October
HALLOWEEN
Unfortunately the Old School will be closed for Halloween this year due to the hall being hired out for a private function.
However, do not despair! - Pop in to Stoke Climsland Sports & Social Club from 6pm for pizzas & a Halloween disco instead. All welcome!
We hope to be back next year for some Halloween games & food
Saturday 7th November @ 7pm
THEATRE @ THE OLD SCHOOL WELCOMES.....
"SECRETS OF A HIDDEN REALM" - SQUASHBOX THEATRE
supported by Carn to Cove
Doors open at 6.30pm for 7pm start. We have a fully licensed bar.
What if there was a parallel dimension where the giants, faeries, piskies and other magical creatures from Cornish stories really existed?
For centuries, a mysterious covert organisation has been investigating this ‘Hidden Realm’ from its top secret base above Poundland in Camborne, and rumour has it they are trying to create a portal between the worlds…
But the time for secrecy is over. Tonight we will open the archives, release the secret files, and learn the truth about the Hidden Realm – whatever the consequences!
‘Secrets of the Hidden Realm’ delves into the strange, dark and beguiling world of Cornish folklore, using a blend of storytelling, comedy and ingenious puppetry. It combines a deep reverence for the history and mythology of Cornwall with absurd humour and a dash of Cosmic Horror. (Imagine if ‘The X Files’ was set in Redruth, or Cthulhu appeared in Marazion…)
‘Secrets of the Hidden Realm’ is written and performed by Craig Johnson, Penzance-based actor, musician and puppeteer. Under the name Squashbox Theatre he has been creating marvellous, quirky and inventive family shows for over 18 years.
This is Squashbox Theatre's first show for adults & older children! (recommended age 12+)
Tickets:
Standard Adult - £12
Under 18's - £8
Family - £35 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Supporter tickets £15 (this includes a donation to Carn to Cove to bring more subsidised future shows to Cornwall)
Suitable for ages 12+
Tickets can be booked online:
https://carntocove.co.uk/event/comedy/secrets-of-the-hidden-realm-2/
or contact The Old School Office:
Tel: 01579370493
Email: theoldschool78@gmail.com
Tuesday 10th November: 6.30pm
The Old School AGM
Come along to find out more about your local community centre and what The Old School has to offer.
Have your say & get involved
We need your help! If you are interested in becoming a trustee or volunteering at The Old School, we would love to hear from you.
Friday 20th November: 7pm
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Calling All Musicians and performers
All ages welcome – 9 to 99
Doors open 7.00pm first performance @ 7.30pm
LIGHT Refreshments Last orders at bar 9pm
Please email music@naturalword.co.uk to book your spot or for further information
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) & Lego Club (2nd Thursday of the month (term time).
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