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What's on in Retire Common

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Workshops & Classes

Around £195

Hybrid Brow Masterclass

Suitable For: Brow techs already qualified in eyebrow wax and tint

Thu 23 JulBeauty Training South West(4.2mi)

via Beauty Training South WestLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BTC Summer Events 2026 – Sports in the Park

Sports in the Park is coming back for 2026!

Sat 25 JulBodmin Market(4.8mi)

via Bodmin MarketLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BTC Summer Events 2026 – Sports in the Park

Sports in the Park is coming back for 2026!

Sat 25 Jul12:00Bodmin Market(4.8mi)

via Bodmin MarketLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Unity Moon - soloist performing in our Lounge Bar! FREE ENTRY 8pm start

Heart-felt, honest and raw songs by Cornish singer / songwriter Unity Moon (Samantha Hanna) Singing a mix of classic covers and her own original music. Her melodic voice is stunning

Fri 31 Jul21:00The Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Likely freeDanceLive Music

DISCO night celebrating the 80's! Free Entry. Robbies Disco playing those dance anthems from the 80's

Dress up, wear your dancing shoes and enjoy a fantastic DJ set highlighting the best dance music of the 80's. Music Starts From 8pm until late!

Sat 1 AugThe Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Eyebrow Lamination with Hybrid Brow Tint

Community

Around £350

Eyebrow Lamination with Hybrid Brow Tint

Suitable For: Already qualified in eyebrow wax and tint

Fri 7 AugBeauty Training South West(4.2mi)

via Beauty Training South WestLocal gem

Live Music

Around £10.00

ABBA tribute - Take A Chance On Us

The Best ABBA Tribute in the South West! Appealing to all age groups and bringing you the music of one of the most successful bands of all time. “TAKE A CHANCE ON US!” is a fantastic fully live Abba tribute show. Doors open at 7pm, on stage at 9pm. Don't miss this band, we love them

Sat 8 AugThe Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BTC Summer Events 2026 – Wild Wonders – Animal Encounter Day

Join us again this summer for another fantastic Wild Wonders – Animal Encounters Day!

Sat 8 AugBodmin Market(4.8mi)

via Bodmin MarketLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BTC Summer Events 2026 – Wild Wonders – Animal Encounter Day

Join us again this summer for another fantastic Wild Wonders – Animal Encounters Day!

Sat 8 Aug12:00Bodmin Market(4.8mi)

via Bodmin MarketLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

Northern Soul and Motown DJ session with Ocean Soul! FREE ENTRY

Join Steve and Julie and dance the evening away to the best of Northern soul and Motown! if you ask nicely they'll teach you the moves!

Sun 9 AugThe Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

KABRASSA an 8 piece Cornish Band delivering a rich blend of reggae, funk and groovy tunes. FREE ENTRY

The Beat is putting on KABRASSA an 8 piece Cornish Band delivering a rich blend of reggae, funk and groovy tunes. FREE ENTRY and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Fri 14 AugThe Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £295

Body Waxing Course

Suitable For: Complete Beginners Duration: Half day Price: £295 Small Group No kit included – all products and equipment provided for training day. Friday 14th August 10am – 3pm This course is suitable for anyone looking to get into the beauty industry, wanting to set up their own business and earn money alongside a full […]

Fri 14 Aug11:00Beauty Training South West(4.2mi)

via Beauty Training South WestLocal gem

Likely freeLive Music

KABRASSA an 8 piece Cornish Band delivering a rich blend of reggae, funk and groovy tunes. FREE ENTRY

Kabrassa are an 8 piece band based in Cornwall delivering a rich blend of reggae, funk and groovy tunes. https://www.facebook.com/reel/867676296062528

Fri 14 Aug20:00The Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BTC Summer Events 2026 – Circus Fun Day

Circus Fun Day is coming back to Bodmin for 2026!

Sat 15 AugBodmin Market(4.8mi)

via Bodmin MarketLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

BTC Summer Events 2026 – Circus Fun Day

Circus Fun Day is coming back to Bodmin for 2026!

Sat 15 Aug12:00Bodmin Market(4.8mi)

via Bodmin MarketLocal gem

Community

A night celebrating New Local Music! 2 quality bands and a soloist on our stage from 8PM

We have Dan Ball, Rising Sky and The Fallout performing on our stage from 8pm! Enjoy grass roots music from Rock, Grunge and heavy metal!

Sat 15 Aug20:00The Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

Community

A night celebrating New Local Music! 2 quality bands and a soloist on our stage

A night celebrating New Local Music! 2 quality bands and a soloist on our stage. The Beat. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sat 15 Aug21:00The Beat(4.8mi)

via The BeatLocal gem

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Cornwall, England

Retire Common is in Cornwall, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Retire Common events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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