Book your free tickets now. Peat-Fest South West will launch on Sunday 27th July 2025. We’re delighted to host Art & Energy at Sterts, who will be presenting a very special celebration of peatlands to mark the beginning of their regional project.
Celebrate the launch of Peat-Fest South-West at Sterts
Peat-Fest South West will launch on Sunday 27th July 2025. We’re delighted to host Art & Energy at Sterts, who will be presenting a very special celebration of peatlands to mark the beginning of their regional project.
Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this is a free event suitable for all ages!
Join us for a day of dance, walks and creativity featuring:
Far Flung CIC who will perform The Mossy Story in the Sturrock Studio.
‘In Search of Bogs’ a guided walk and talk with Art & Energy to a nearby peatland location where you can look for mosses and learn about the local peatland environment.
VR headsets to explore virtual peatlands with the Virtual Peatland Pavilion and the IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
Silent disco nature bog noises with Moss Pit and RE-PEAT
Book your free tickets now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebrate-peat-fest-south-west-at-our-launch-event-in-cornwall-tickets-1412550278909?aff=oddtdtcreator
Event Timings and Details:
11am - arrive from 11am, Sterts café will be open for light refreshments. Free parking is available on site.
11.30am - welcome, introductions, our hopes for Peat-Fest South-West and hear from voices from five 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 light refreshments can be purchased from Sterts cafe but please bring your own pack lunch.
1pm - 2.30pm - ‘In Search of Bogs’ walk and talk 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
