Our Autumn Guide to What’s On In and Around St Germans

There’s still plenty to do in Cornwall in the Autumn. This year we have a few treats; as always there is music every Saturday evening at the Stables at Port Eliot, plus some great events happening at St Germans Priory, most of which are listed on the South East Cornwall Arts website. If you like Candlelight concerts, a company called Feverup has a selection of events at Plymouth Aquarium, which look special. We haven’t included Plymouth in this list as have focused very locally, but there is always lots going on in the Theatre Royal Plymouth, as well as at Cornwall’s Hall for Cornwall, both of which are accessible by train. There’s also Carnglaze Caverns, about 15 miles from St Germans, which offers concerts and events in their atmospheric cave. This requires a car; we recommend Anthony’s Taxis on 07788 900222. It’s also well worth checking out Carn to Cove’s autumn programme of other theatrical and musical events. There are some gems throughout the autumn season. There is also a weekly film at Saltash Studios on Friday evening.

This list is by no means comprehensive!

Saturday 19th September: Makers’ Market at Saltash Studios

Sunday September 20th: An afternoon concert with Restormel Concert Band and Canoryon Lowen choir at St Germans Priory.

Friday September 25th: A night of Cornish Music and Dance at St Germans Priory, through the arts organisation Carn to Cove.

Saturday September 26th: Cornwall Young Farmer’s County Harvest Festival at St Germans Priory

Sunday September 27th: Truro Choir Concert in St Germans Priory at 16.00

Sunday 27th October: Torpoint Street Market – “Fabulous street market, good vibe, superb food and drink, amazing crafts and produce and great entertainment.”

Wednesday September 30th: Soundbath with Tracey Teague at St Germans Priory

Looe’s excellent Festival of Words runs from 28 September – 4th October. “a FREE celebration for readers, writers and anyone who loves words.”

Friday 2nd October: Woven wall hanging workshop at Saltash Studios. “Using a small lap loom and a variety of yarns and fibres, create a vibrant woven wall hanging for your home in your chosen colours.”

Saturday 3rd October: An Evening with Annalisa Crawford & Bobbo Byrnes at Saltash Studios – Join Annalisa Crawford and Bobbo Byrnes, authors from Cornwall and California, in conversation about their careers and inspirations. Hear about the journeys that informed their works, with readings and music by Bobbo.

Every weekend from October 3rd until the end of the month: Pumpkin picking at the Cornish Fun Farm near Saltash.

Sunday 4th October: Port Eliot Country Fayre Boot Sale – a fabulous boot sale, sometimes with upwards of 100 traders offering everything from flea market pieces to antiques.

Wednesday 6th October: Workshop: Creative Clothing: Bringing Joy Back to your Wardrobe at Saltash Studios. Come along with a piece of clothing (or more) and let’s add some fun embellishments, stitch or paint a fun design and let our imaginations go wild! It’s all about having fun and bringing some joy to your wardrobe again. No matter your style punk or pretty you will be welcome to come and get creative with us.

Thursday 8th October: WORKSHOP: Get Knotted! Macrame Club at Saltash Studios. – Whether you’re a total beginner or already knot‑obsessed, this is for you! Each session is designed to be friendly, accessible, and full of encouragement.

Thursday 8th October: the first Port Eliot Tunnel Tours “an unforgettable evening of ghost stories and ancient mystery.” These run on most Thursdays through the autumn and winter period.

Tuesday 13th October: WORKSHOP: Polymer Clay Jewellery with Saltash Craft Group at Saltash Studios. Join for a relaxed polymer jewellery workshop where we’ll chat, craft, and make unique pieces to take home.

Wednesday 14th October: WORKSHOP: Collage Making Using Gelli Plate – Monoprint Technique. Learn the basics of gelli plate printing in this practical workshop, where you will explore a range of simple techniques to create colourful abstract prints.

Sunday 18th October: Reg Meuross presents Beautiful Folk at St Germans Priory – Award-winning songwriter Reg Meuross, one of the most respected voices in English folk, presents songs from his extensive back catalogue alongside latest release Fire and Dust

Wednesday 21st October: Soundbath with Tracey Teague at St Germans Priory

Saturday 24th October: The Music of the Lord of the Rings by Candlelight, a tribute to Howard Shore, at St Germans Priory. Two performances, at 17.30 and 19.30. Tickets from Red Events.