Peat-Fest South West will launch on Sunday 27th July 2025.
We’re hosting a very special celebration of peatlands to mark the start of our Festival.
Join us at Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre, just outside of Liskeard on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
We’ll have two creative performances of The Mossy Story by performers from Far Flung CIC with costumes by Sewcial Guild CIC.
Art and Energy will lead a guided walk to a nearby peatland location where we will look for mosses and learn about the local peatland environment.
Sunday 27th July is also Bog Day, an annual international celebration of the brilliance of bogs around the world!
Everyone welcome to join us and celebrate the launch of Peat-Fest South-West!
Launch event details:
11am - arrive from 11am, Sterts café will be open for light refreshments.
11.30am - welcome, introductions, our hopes for Peat-Fest South-West and hear from voices from our 5 peatland locations across the region.
11.50am - The Mossy Story reading and performance by Far Flung CIC with costumes by Sewcial Guild. Followed by The Mossy Carpet creative workshop, making moss inspired pompoms for the artwork. You will have the opportunity to walk to The Mossy Carpet (you’ll need to wear socks to take part).
12.30pm - join us for complimentary tea/coffee and cake (a soft drink will be available). Additional refreshments can be purchased from Sterts cafe or bring your own pack lunch.
1pm - 2.30pm - Guided walk to nearby peatland location with Art and Energy.
2pm - The Mossy Story reading and performance by Far Flung CIC with costumes by Sewcial Guild. Followed by The Mossy Carpet creative workshop, making moss inspired pompoms for the artwork. You will have the opportunity to walk to The Mossy Carpet (you’ll need to wear socks to take part). Please note this is a repeat of the 11.50am performance but you are welcome to enjoy both.
3pm - event ends.
Suitable for all ages, everyone welcome, children under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult.
Book a place to let us know you are joining us and for refreshments but you are most welcome to turn up on the day.
Sterts is located just outside of Liskeard on the edge of Bodmin Moor, in a village called Upton Cross. It is accessible by car and there is plenty of free parking available.
Sterts Arts & Environmental Centre
Upton Cross, Liskeard
Cornwall PL14 5AZ
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Accessibility information can be found on the Sterts website.