Past events

Charlestown Leat Walk

Sun 8th Jun 2025, 10:30am to 1:00pm

Charlestown Leat Walk

Via the Saints Way to Cam Bridges where the Charlestown Leat originated in the 1790s,

and then on to the Viaduct and the upper part of Trevanney Wood.

Meet: Luxulyan Memorial Institute  PL30 5EB

Treffry Viaduct Beacon Lighting

Wed 28th May 2025, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Treffry Viaduct Beacon Lighting

see attached poster

Tamar Bridge Anchorage Tour

Sat 3rd May 2025 - Thu 3rd Apr 2025, 10:00am to 11:30am

Tamar Bridge Anchorage Tour.

A 90 minute tour that gives you a ' behind the scenes ' perspective of the structure as you cross

the underside of the bridge, before entering one of the bridge's anchorage chambers.

Minimum age 11

£10 for Folv members, £15 for non-members. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Tel: Tracy 07785 741287 or email: tracyclimber@hotmail.com

Meet: Tamar Bridge Visitor Centre PL5 1LP

Work party -Luxulyan Valley - Leat repair

Fri 25th Apr 2025, 9:30am to 3:30pm

Luxulyan Valley Friday 25th April 9.30 -3.30

Leat repair, dog runs and leat (with water level dropped) bramble cut , Rhododendron bash, tramway leaf and mud scrape,.

All in the area just beyond the meadows.

Meet Black Hill car park SX0584457309 W3Wmovements.same.mothering

Butterflies

Wed 16th Apr 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A presentation by Steve Batt on the habitat and the many varieties of butterflies in Cornwall. 

Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

Easter Pottery Painting

Sat 29th Mar 2025, 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Saturday 29th March
Luxulyan Village Hall   2.30-4pm
£10pp FoLV members
£15pp non-members
(child membership £2, family membership £12)
Book at www.kilncraft.org
or
hollystephy@hotmail.com

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Annual General Meeting

Wed 19th Mar 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Followed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust talk. 

A presentation on the work of the CWT. 

Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

Volunteer day - Luxulyan Valley

Fri 14th Mar 2025, 9:30am to 3:30pm

Luxulyan Valley Friday 14^th March 9.30 -3.30

Rododendron bash, tramway leaf and mud scrape, dog runs and leat bramble cut. All in the area just beyond the meadows.

Meet Black Hill car park SX0584457309 

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Volunteer day - Carn Grey Quarry, Trethurgy 

Thu 20th Feb 2025, 9:30am to 3:30pm

Carn Grey Quarry, Trethurgy Thursday 20^th February 9.30 – 3.30

Old Quarry and geological SSSI, this time we will focus on the main quarry area removing non-native invasive scrub and around the pools.

Meet in site car park just west of Trethurgy SX0346655095

A presentation by Andy Payne of St Austell Food Bank

Wed 19th Feb 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Wed 19 Feb at 7.30pm

St Austell Food Bank

A presentation by Andy Payne

 St Austell Foodbank Manager

 part of the Trussell Trust's Network

Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

Map Ref: SX 050 583

Non-members £ 2.00 please

Boconnoc: it is the Paradise of Cornwall

Wed 15th Jan 2025, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A presentation by Dr Catherine Lorigan on Boconnoc's history and ownership by a number of Cornish families.  

Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

Volunteer day

Fri 10th Jan 2025, 9:30am to 3:30pm

Luxulyan Valley Friday 10^th January 9.30 – 3.30

Coppicing near the incline and dog runs. Expanding the coppice area where the Incline and Fowey Consuls leat meet, plus any dog runs in that area.

Meet Ponts Mill car park 9.15 SX0728856150 W3W aced.flight.cutaway or at the worksite 9.30

Native Plants

Wed 11th Dec 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A presentation by Bruce Middleton on our flora, mosses and lichens, and their benefits.  

Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

Coppicing, ride widening and wall clearing

Fri 29th Nov 2024, 9:30am to 1:30pm

Luxulyan Valley Friday 29^th November 9.30 -1.30

Lower tramway Velvet path area. Coppicing, ride widening and wall clearing.

Meet Ponts Mill car park  Map Ref; SX0727256176

click here for full details

Open Event/Screech Owl Sanctuary

Sat 16th Nov 2024, 2:00pm to 5:00pm

An afternoon of presentations, displays and face-painting.  Come and enjoy getting close-up to owls, find out more about the FoLV, Cornwall Heritage Trust, the Woodland Trust, Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Meadow Barns and more. 

Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

FoLV Open event 

John Smeaton - Civil Engineer

Wed 16th Oct 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A presentation by Duncan Matthews on the 18th century "father of Civil Engineering", designer of lighthouses, bridges, canals, and the development of Portland Cement.  

Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA

Coppicing bottom of Incline and Lower tramway

Fri 11th Oct 2024, 9:30am to 3:30pm

Luxulyan Valley Friday 11^th October 9.30 – 3.30

Bottom of Incline and Lower tramway. Coppicing the straggly trees beside the lower tramway at the base of the incline which will improve the habitat and make the stone work of the incline easier to see. We will also be working around the picnic area under the railway viaduct.

Meet Ponts Mill car park SX0728856150

Free Bat Walk by Padstow Bat Detectives

Sat 28th Sep 2024, 6:30pm to 9:00pm

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A Nature Walk in the Luxulyan Valley

Sun 22nd Sep 2024, 11:00am to 1:00pm

Exploring some of the Valley's rich flora and fauna. 

Meet: Black Hill car park, map ref. SX 059 573

Members - Free. Non-members - £2

Work Party - step building by the wheelpit plus dog runs and incline tree trim

Fri 30th Aug 2024, 9:30am to 1:30pm

 Volunteer Day  Luxulyan Valley   Friday 30th August  9.30 -1.30

• Wheelpit path dog runs

  Adding last steps to the path beside the wheelpit and repairing

  some dog runs in the leat close and trimming the incline.

  Meet at Ponts Mill gate at 9.15 the wheel pit at 9.30

  SX0727256176.

  Bring all own refreshments and tools if you have them.

  Under 16’s to be accompanied

   

  Booking. To say you are coming or for more information contact

   jheskett@cormacltd.co.uk or  call Jenny 07973813843

A Historical Walk in the Luxulyan Valley

Sat 17th Aug 2024, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Led by David Skelhorn we'll be exploring some of the Valley's rich heritage and industrial past. 

Meet: Ponts Mill car park, map ref: SX 072 562

Coastal Boat Trip

Sun 14th Jul 2024, 10:45am to 1:00pm

A 2-hour trip from Mevagissey including lunch. 

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - only 12 places available.  Contact Tracy to book: tel. 07785 741287, or email: tracyclimber@hotmail.com

Open to FoLV Members only,  £10 per person. 

Meet: By the lighthouse, the outer harbour at 10.45am

Wheal Martyn visit

Sat 15th Jun 2024, 10:30am to 12:30pm

A guided tour of this museum celebrating how China Clay has shaped Cornwall's landscape, its economy, and people. 

Reduced entrance fee of £7.00 for FoLV Members.  

Meet: Wheal Martyn, St Austell PL26 8XG at 10.30am