As part of a series of environmental presentations at Calstock Arts, the Calstock Parish Council environment committee invite you to meet the leaders of organisations who are locally active in nature restoration. There is a climate and ecological emergency. The evidence is clear that we must increase the speed with which we are helping nature to […]
Big, messy and mysterious – crossing paths with a wild boar can conjure fear and joy in equal measure. Driven to extinction seven hundred years ago, a combination of the species' own tenacity and illegal releases from the 1980s has seen several populations of this beast of myth begin to roam English and Scottish woods […]
First shown at Tate Britain, the Pompidou Centre and* in many galleries, schools and colleges in the UK. The unique Floor Film is fun for all ages. It is projected onto a screen which forms the floor of a small room. Viewers stand on the screen to watch the film or can watch a projection of the film including those […]
Was it the Beatles, was it the Stones? The Americans claim they invented Rock ’n’ Roll, but did they? Learn the truth, with an evening of live music, fiery discussion, intrigue and debate. Join Elizabeth Sharkey as she completely rewrites the history of British pop music, interviewed by her husband, musician Fergal Sharkey. Sharkey’s debut […]
Barbie and Ken leave Barbieland and venture to California where they encounter the realities of being human in this lighthearted US comedy. Cert 12
Light and Joy in the Valley - the title of this year's Christmas Concert at Calstock Arts, brought to you by Calstock Singers. You don't have to leave the village to enjoy an afternoon of festive songs, some you will know well and others which may be new to you. Please keep the afternoon of Sunday […]
It's time to put our annual quiz on your calendar again. Do come along and join in a fun event in aid of these excellent causes that are very close to our hearts. Ticket includes a bowl of our famed winter-warming selection of home-made soups, and delicious bread, in the interval. There will also be […]
The latest film in the Cornwall Climate Care series #ClimateScam? Who's Shaping the Climate Debate? comes to the Old Chapel in the new year. As the world faces increasingly devastating climate-related disasters, why do so many people believe that the climate crisis is nothing more than a hoax? In this eye-opening documentary, Jaz, a young […]
After his last sell out talk at Calstock Arts, Derek Gow returns to update us on the important work he is doing in rewilding and nature renewal. Derek is a farmer turned nature conservationist who has played a significant role in the reintroduction of the Eurasian beaver, the water voles and the white stork. He […]
Come and spend an afternoon over half term at the Old Chapel to meet The Angel Heart Theatre and Sam O'Shanty! Suitable for all ages from pre school upwards. Sam O' Shanty has lived his whole live at sea, ever since he first stowed a’board ship when he were just a wee scrap of a […]
This symposium provides a unique opportunity to unite science, conservation and community around sustainable solutions for our honey bee populations. Whether you’re a beekeeper, policymaker or concerned citizen, you should be alarmed that we imported c35,000 honey bee queens into Britain from Southern Europe in 2024. Most of the imports were backdoored through Northern Ireland […]
The Crisis in British Farming British Farming is on its knees, climate change, labour shortages and the uncertain government support are three of the numerous factors not helping. But the main issue is that farmers cannot survive the prices, trading terms and insecurity imposed on them by the Big Six supermarkets. Many farmers have already […]