Upcoming events
April 2024
Newquay's Blue Reef Aquarium
Sat 27th Apr 2024, 10:30am to 2:00pm
Newquay Aquarium.
Marvel at over 40 naturally themed displays and the underwater walk-through tunnel of the world's oceans.
Reduced entrance fee of £7.50 for FoLV Members. £10 for Non-members.
Meet: Blue Reef Aquarium, Towan Promenade, Newquay TR7 1DU at 10.30am
May 2024
Mapping the Luxulyan Valley's Heritage
Wed 15th May 2024, 7:30pm to 9:00pm
A presentation by David Skelhorn on the recording of the Valley's heritage and industrial past.
Meet: Luxulyan Village Hall, PL30 5QA
June 2024
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
July 2024
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
August 2024
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
September 2024
A Nature Walk in the Luxulyan Valley
Sun 22nd Sep 2024, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Exploring some of the Valley's rich flora and fauna.
Meet: Black Hill car park, map ref. SX 059 573
October 2024
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
November 2024
Open Event/Screech Owl Sanctuary
Sat 16th Nov 2024, 2:00pm to 6:00pm
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
December 2024
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
January 2025
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
