Casting Call

We’re excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production  with TADA/Tamar Arts and Drama Association CIO. Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you!

Production Title: Box and Cox

Location: Callington / Prim-Raf Theatre Callington

Read-through: 12th of May 2026 6pm

Audition Dates: 14th of May 2026 2pm and/or 6pm

Performance Dates: 2026 TBA

Compensation: This is an amateur/community production. All roles are voluntary. We’re excited to announce auditions for an upcoming production with TADA/Tamar Arts and Drama Association CIO. Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time.

We’re excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production  with TADA/Tamar Arts and Drama Association CIO. Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you!

How to Get Involved:

Auditions will take place on 14th of May 2pm and/or 6.00pm Prim-Raf Theatre Callington. To register your interest or find out more, please contact the Theatre:📧 committee@prim-raf.co.uk 📞 07352 165653

Read-though & Auditions are open to all, TADA! Is based in the heart of Callington in its very own little theatre, The Prim-Raf. Even if your not an actor, still pop down for the read-through the Theatre is always looking for help in other roles off the stage. We have more information on previous show and Volunteer information on this post >>here>>

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MayFest 2026

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Casting Call

We’re excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production with TADA/Tamar Arts and Drama Association CIO. Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, Pop down to the read-though. For more information see our post >>HERE<<

Callington Lions Club

We have been helping our friends at Callington Lions club with a few IT projects. Such as sorting out an issue with Microsoft 365 which they use to organise their events with fellow members.

We have an been helping with some interesting ideas for Honey fair, again technical/computer based. See our honey fair post for updates in the run up to the event taking place this October.

Memorial video

I had a nice project recently creating a short memorial video, using photos from the family. Set to music for the family to remember their loved ones. It is really nice and interesting to be able to create a story of someone’s life, you really do get to know someone.

if this is something you are interested in, please do get in contact with me.

More news….

We also maintain a few website for local businesses in the area, if you require a new website, and don’t know where to start. Give us a shout and we can assist you. We also offer ongoing advice, support and maintenance at an affordable price.

And as usual we have been keeping our community pages updated

Casting Call
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Mayfest 2026
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Another music night hosted by TADA!
— cancelled –Jazzy Music Night — cancelled — Another music night hosted …
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Meshtastic

Taking a Look at Meshtastic: My First Setup

I’ve recently started exploring Meshtastic, and like most good projects, it began with buying a few bits of hardware to see what it could really do in practice.

For my first setup, I picked up a twin pack of the Wio Tracker L1, along with a SenseCAP tracker. The idea was simple: build a small, off-grid communication and monitoring system that I could expand later. I have all the products i have used on my Amazon page

What is Meshtastic?

If you haven’t come across it before, Meshtastic is an open-source, decentralised mesh network that runs on low-power devices using LoRa radio.

In plain terms:

  • No mobile signal required
  • No internet needed
  • Devices talk directly to each other

It’s ideal for off-grid communication, events, outdoor use, or just experimenting with something a bit different.

You can learn more at: https://meshtastic.org

My Hardware Setup

Wio Tracker L1

I bought the Wio Tracker as a twin pack, planning to use one as a client base node.

Wio Tracker L1 for Meshtastic

Wio Tracker L1

This is a nice unit, you do need to put it together yourself. It’s not too hard, just a little fiddly. Comes with build in GPS

From Amazon

My plan is to house it in an enclosure along with:

  • A temperature sensor
  • A current and voltage sensor

This will allow me to monitor environmental conditions and battery performance, with that data shared across the mesh network.

SenseCAP Tracker

Sensecap tracker for Meshtastic

SenseCAP

This is a very compact unit. I purchased with the strap. The SenseCAP built in GPS & Temperature sensors.

From Amazon

The SenseCAP is a really impressive bit of kit. It’s about the size of a credit card and includes:

  • Built-in GPS
  • Temperature sensor
  • Messaging via the Meshtastic app

I picked one up with a strap and plan to add more for team use. The goal is to have multiple people carrying these devices for:

  • Real-time location tracking
  • Private messaging across the mesh

Additional Sensors

To expand the functionality, I also picked up:

INA226-10A Current Voltage Power 

Current and voltage measurement unit suitable for measuring DC 0-30V voltage and up to 10A

from Amazon

Grove – AHT20

From amazon

Grove – I2C Hub

From Amazon

  • INA226 current/voltage sensor (for monitoring DC power usage)
  • Grove AHT20 (temperature and humidity)
  • Grove I2C Hub (to connect everything together)

This turns the Wio Tracker into more than just a communication node—it becomes a remote monitoring station. for a full list of currently Supported Sensor Types take a look at this list

Setup Experience

Getting started was surprisingly straightforward using the Meshtastic app.

  • The SenseCAP connects via Bluetooth using the default PIN: 123456
  • The Wio Tracker displays its Bluetooth PIN on screen

One important lesson: always attach the antenna before powering up the Wio Tracker. Skipping this can damage the device.

Once connected, the first key setting to configure is the region. For the UK, this should be set to EU in the LoRa settings.


Channels and Communication

By default, Meshtastic devices come with a public channel enabled.

This is actually really useful at first because:

  • You can see other nearby nodes
  • You can confirm your device is working
  • You get a feel for the network range

For my setup, I decided to replace the default channel with a private one shared across all my devices. This means:

  • Only my team can communicate
  • Devices appear only within our network
  • Everything stays private

That said, you can keep both public and private channels if you want a mix of openness and control.

Remotely managing over the mesh

I am going to be using one of the WIO trackers in a high location, with sensors added to monitor solar battery voltages. So I set this node up to be remotely managed over the mesh rather than a Bluetooth connection. This will hopefully save me having to access this node which will be placed in a harder to access area.

Remote access is easy to setup, you can also disable local access if required. But be careful you don’t lock yourself out like I did.

A Small Warning (Learn From My Mistake)

I configured my node to be remotely managed over the mesh, which is a great feature—but it comes with a risk.

On my first attempt, I managed to lock myself out completely and had to figure out how to factory reset the device. What you have to do is go to the flashing website and selected the ‘wipe’ option. Then upload the file to your device. After this you will have to start seeing up again.

Thankfully, it wasn’t too difficult, but it’s definitely something to be cautious with if you’re experimenting with remote access.

Final Thoughts

So far, Meshtastic has been a really interesting platform to explore. It sits somewhere between:

  • hobby project
  • practical tool
  • and a genuinely useful off-grid communication system

What I like most is how flexible it is. You can start simple with messaging and tracking, then gradually build it into something much more powerful with sensors and automation.

Next steps for me will be:

  • Expanding the number of nodes
  • Testing range in different environments
  • Building a fully enclosed, solar-powered monitoring unit

If you’re thinking about trying Meshtastic yourself, I’d say it’s well worth it—especially if you enjoy hands-on projects with real-world applications.

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Cult film club

A new film club

A new film club in Callington based in the Prim-Raf Theatre, come watch and discuss the film after and have your say on the next film

The next film to be show will be 'The Shawshank Redemption' on the 28th of April. The bar will be open for refreshments before and after the show. Entry is only £8. Visit our films & theatre page for a chance to win a free ticket for this film.

The next film to be show will be ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ on the 29th of April. The bar will be open for refreshments before and after the show. Entry is only £8. Visit our films & theatre page for a chance to win a free ticket for this film. Or visit Prim-Raf co.uk to book a ticket, tickets will also be available on the door.

Cult movie night

The Launch of the new film club at Tamar Arts and Drama association will be on Wednesday 25 of march. The first film on the cult film club list will be Pulp Fiction. At only £8 a ticket this is a total bargain. The film nights will be run on a regular schedule, which will be the fourth Wednesday of the month.

To find more Films & Theatre events near you take a look HERE

Latest news (March 2026)

News from HD Sound & Lighting and the local area

We are three months in to 2026 already and it has rained for most of them. We have been busy behind the scenes on many projects in the area. A lot of work has gone in to ‘The 39 Steps‘ rehearsals started in September 2025. At the dress rehearsal on the 24th the theatre invited a few local businesses as well as residents of the local care home who enjoyed their night out.

The show opened on Friday the 27th of February, with a small audience, the first night of the run always seams to be smaller. It’s so safe to say the audience loved it, so much positive feedback.

‘The 39 Steps’ was such a great show to work on, with an amazing cast and crew who worked so hard. Special thanks to Chloe for helping me on the sound & Lighting. She did amazing working on a show with so many audio and lighting cues and even the snow machine! If you would like to be apart of the next show, consider joining, read more here. All the shows take an incredible amount of work and the more hands the easier it is for everyone.

A Second Music Night

The theatre is planning another music night following the successful ‘Beat the Blues’ January event. The next music night has been booked, ‘A Jazzy Music Night’

Music night in Callington, Jazz .

The next event we have been helping out with is the St Pirans night hosted at St Mary’s Church, Callington. This was the second year of the church putting on something for St Pirans day. Which is something that was missing in Callington’s event calendar This night was another successful event. We provided support with lighting the event, It’s always a pleasure to help the people of St Mary’s Church who are a great bunch of people, who do so much for the community.

Business page

We have also been working on keeping our local business page updated, showcasing all the local businesses in the area. This page is growing so fast, I’ll have to change the format shortly to an easier to navigate layout as the original is getting so full. I completely underestimated how many people wanted to be added. Take a look at the current page.

Repair cafe news

We are still helping out with the repair cafe in Callington. Which is an interesting and useful project for the people of Callington. You never know what items will be making an appearance each month. The cafe is held on the second Saturday of the month from 2-5 at the mustard seed church. The next one being held will be the 11th of April, For more details see here

shed on stage 2

Films & Theatre

Take a look at our Films & Theatre page for upcoming events, We’ve been keeping this updated when we find events that you may be interested in.

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Mayfest 2026

Creepyshed Mayfest 2026
Image from Previous Mayfest

Mayfest 2026 Schedule

Timetable of planned events and acts for Mayfest 2026 Callington,
mayfest 2026 schedule

Helpful links

By Car

By Bus

Be sure to pop in to the Prim-Raf Theatre

We’re excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production with TADA/Tamar Arts and Drama Association CIO. Whether you’re an experienced performer or stepping on stage for the very first time, we’d love to see you!

Launch of YOUNG PLAYERS

YOUNG PLAYERS at Prim-Raf Theatre! For ages 13-18  (see poster), Or chat to us at Mayfest. The Theatre will be open from 10am – 5.00Pm to find out more and to register your interest.

Pop in on Mayfest to find out more or read our post >>HERE<<

Food & Drink

Plenty of to eat and drink on the day, From street food to local venues who will be open for refreshments. Here is a brief list…

Callington’s Monthly Market

The monthly market will be running outdoors for Mayfest, In the Pannier market.

Callington panneir market will be closed for car to allow for the monthly market to run outdoors on the same day as mayfest
Map of the closed road's on Mayfest day (9th of May 2026)
Map of road Closures – link to current page

Annual events in Callington

Callington hosts a number of annual events.

Mayfest T-Shirt

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    My most used apps

    Some of my favourite & most used apps and software, most of them are free or low cost for full features.

    1. Google maps

    Google maps has to be the one app that I have had on every phone I have ever had and is used all time. You can’t really fault it. I don’t think it has ever let me down. I did use Waze for a while. But a lot of the Waze feature have moved to Google maps now, I think Google may own Waze now. (I will have to check this)

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    2. Fing

    This is super useful. Fing is a quick way to find devices on your local network. For example you have connected a new device to your home or business network and need a quick way to find the IP address, then use Fing. The most useful thing I use it for is Wake on Lan, super useful to wake up that server remotely from your phone

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    3. Amazon music

    The music streaming app from Amazon, give it a try for free using our >>LINK<< .

    4. Car dashboard

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    5. Google Analytics

    If you have a website, then you need the Google analytics app for a quick overview of what’s happening with your website. The app is used to see reports from your website such as realtime visitors. The app does not have as much as the web version of analysis but it covers a lot of data you want on the move.

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    6. Sumup

    Need to take payments for your business? That’s where Sumup comes in, affordable card payment provider. Hardware is reliable and easy to setup, when used with the app you have a complete POS system. For a discount on hardware I have this >> LINK << .

    7.Syncthing

    This app is so good, I discovered it many years ago. What this does it creates and keeps in sync folders on your devices, it you be different phones, phone and computers. I use it to keep a few folders on my phone in sync with a few folders on my home server.

    So for example, I have setup my camera folder on my phone as a synced folder. So when I take a photo on my phone, it is automatically copied and kept in sync with my server. So I can access the photo straight away on my computer via a shared folder on my server. This works both when I am at home and working away from home.

    I does take a bit of setting up, but once setup all you have to do is open the app and it does the work for you. Best of all it’s free to use!

    8. Open Vpn

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    Creating a fog cooler for low lying fog effect

    Diy Fog cooler


    I built this DIY smoke machine / fog cooler, for use at our local theatre, the purpose is to create a low fog that hugs the ground. As when using a standard smoke machine the fog will rise quickly.

    Diagram showing the layout of our DIY fog cooler

    What’s needed

    • 1x plastic tub with lid (smaller)
    • 1x fan controller (link)
    • 1x 12v pc fan

    Other fog cooler project pages

    Check out this project from scarelabs.com for a DIY fog cooler for a Halloween grave yard.

    http://scarelabs.com/crypt-fog-chiller/

    The Rummage Room

    Check the Rummage Room on Tavistock road, Callington. This second hand shop has allsorts of unique or tems including second hand furniture, antiques, books fabric and much more.

    An eclectic mix of items at Rummage Room 12 Tavistock rd Callington Open today 10-4 Wed Thurs and Fridays 10-5 Tables- chests of drawers- storage chests- bookcases- dressers- clothing- shoes- fabric- pictures- gifts- books etc.

    Take a look at their Facebook page to see what they have to offer.

    The other shop in Callington offering second hand items is Callington Preloved based in the Pannier Market. We also have a complete listing of Business in Callington, including everything from building, gardening services, health & beauty. Take a look on this page.

    Another music night hosted by TADA!

    — cancelled –Jazzy Music Night — cancelled —

    This is the second music night hosted at the Prim-Raf theatre by TADA!. Following the successful Beat the Blues night held at the end of January. Another musical event is organised this time it will be a Jazz night with 'The New Washboard Syncopators'

    Another music night hosted by TADA!

    This is the second music night hosted at the Prim-Raf theatre by TADA!. Following the successful Beat the Blues night held at the end of January. Organised this time, will be a Jazz night with ‘The New Washboard Syncopators’.

    Tickets & Venue information

    — cancelled —

    Venue: Prim-Raf Theatre, Callington

    Times: Doors & bar open from 6.45 pm, Band starts 7.30pm

    Refreshments: Licenced bar

    Expanding our services

    HD Sound & Lighting are planning to expand the services the we offer. We are currently available for a range of services in the Tamar valley area. Need something not on the list we may still be able to help.

    Meetings

    • Hybrid meeting setups
    • Live streaming of meetings and gatherings

    Computers & Technology

    • Help setting up for devices
    • Computer setup and troubleshooting
    • Smart home appliances
    • Support with your website

    Theatre & Shows

    • Need AV support for your show
    • Rental of sound equipment
    • Rental of lighting equipment
    • General advice and consultation

    if you need any of the above services please do get in contact with us, by email or this form or call us

    We will still be promoting and supporting local community projects, events and business in the Callington area.

    Business website

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Review of HD Sound & Lighting

    Massive thank you to HD Sound & Lighting for building our business website. we’re absolutely over the moon with it. From start to finish the service was professional, friendly and really personal.

     

    They also helped us improve our Google ads, which has made a real difference to our enquiries. Nothing was too much trouble and everything was explained clearly.

    Highly recommend their services. Thanks again to Dan for the great service!

    Card payments with Sumup

    Looking to take card payments?

    Are you looking to take card payments for your business, but not sure how.

    I’m using SumUp for my business and I think you might like it too. Here’s a discount link with up to £100 discount on your first purchase: https://join.sumup.com/As6YEy6Z?share_id=ta26c0Yas6yey6z

    Use the above link for a discount on your purchase of a Sumup card reader.

    Sumup makes card payments so easy, you can get started from £25 with no on going costs. All you pay is a transaction fee or you can upgrade to a paid plan to reduce the transaction fees and get extra features which maybe of use to you and your business.

    The sumup app makes things so easy. You can create a mini Pos system for very little outlay.

    Brunch in Callington

    New menu for LostSurfers

    I have heard our friends at Lost surfers Callington are launching a new Brunch menu. Check out Their New menu or pop in to the café to taste for yourself. If you’ve not been to Lost surfers cocktail café in Callington your missing out. The café is dog friendly, so bring your dog along or come and meet Luna the resident Doggie

    They are open Wednesday (10-3), Thursday (10-3), Friday (5-11) & Saturday (10-3 & 5-11) also they open for Bookings and cocktail classes. Offering a chilled out vibe with the best cocktails, and serving food.

    Find them in the pannier market in Callington, To get in contact visit their website for details

    Inside view of lostsurfers cocktail bar in callington
    Luna at Lostsurfers Callington

    Beat the blues – Blu-Soule (photo’s)

    Pictures from the night

    A selection of photos from the Prim-Raf’s beat the blues night, with music from Blu-Soule who are fantastic. Such a good group of musicians, with the crowd enjoying every moment singing and dancing along. This is the first time that the theatre has hosted live music, and hopefully not the last.

    It would be great to see Blu-Soule perform again in the theatre, I have heard that they will be performing again in Callington at Calli-Pizza as a two piece. When I find out the date I will let you know.

    The event was a massive success and I hope the theatre continues to bring more music to Callington. To find out more about Blu-Soule check out their Facebook or website.

    Update March 2026:

    Blu Soule will be back at the theatre on Friday 21st August 2026, tickets on sale from June. For more events keep an eye on our films and theater page

    Update Feb 2026:

    The theatre has announced another music night. This time being a jazz night. Tickets from www.prim-raf.co.uk

    For other events in Callington see our Blog or our film & theatre page.

    Artemis II

    Artemis 2 Return to the moon

    Timeline – Updates (last updated on 29-01-2026)

    Primary crew:

    Backup crew:

    Crew memberRoleBiography
    Andre DouglasBackup for NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, he serves as the Astronaut Support Person (ASP) for the prime crew.Bio Page
    Jenni GibbonsNamed as the backup for Jeremy Hansen, she supports the Canadian astronaut on the mission.Bio page

    Artemis II mission map

     Orion spacecraft

     Orion spacecraft

    Orion (Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle or Orion MPCV) is a partially reusable crewed spacecraft used in NASA’s Artemis program. The spacecraft consists of a Crew Module (CM) space capsule designed by Lockheed Martin that is paired with a European Service Module (ESM) manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space.

    Capable of supporting a crew of four beyond low Earth orbit, Orion can last up to 21 days undocked and up to six months docked. It is equipped with solar panels, an automated docking system, and glass cockpit interfaces. Orion is launched atop a Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with a tower launch escape system.

    read more

    Recommended space YouTube channels:

    Vintage Space

    Follow The Vintage space for all content on Apollo era

    The Angry Astronaut

    Follow The Angry Astronaut for talk about all things Space including upcoming missions

    BPS.space

    Follow BPS Space’s journey building rockets.

    Live Views from Kennedy Space Centre

    live views from the Nasa YouTube channel

    NASA RSS news feed for Artemis II:

    • by HQ Web Team
      “Rise,” the Artemis II zero gravity indicator, is seen sitting on the dais as NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) […]
    • by Lauren E. Low
      NASA is moving quickly to define next year’s Artemis III mission in Earth orbit, a crewed flight that will test rendezvous and docking capabilities between the agency’s Orion […]
    • by Korine Powers
      Listen to this audio excerpt from Kathleen Harmon, the Artemis II Mission Interface Manager for NASA’s Deep Space Network: Captivated by Apollo launches on her television as a […]
    • by Sumer Loggins
      Nicholas Houghton always dreamed of working at NASA and one day becoming an astronaut. Today, he helps design systems that keep crews safe during missions aboard NASA’s Orion […]
    • by Jason Costa
      Listen to this audio excerpt from Anton Kiriwas, senior technical integration manager for NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program: When Anton Kiriwas first spotted an image of the Moon […]

    Hyundai 50.8cc Petrol Grass Trimmer / Brushcutter

    My thoughts on the Hyundai HYBC5080AV

    i purchased this brush cutter direct from Hyundai, the price is very good especially when you compare it it Stihl. Although the machine feels very capable the included accessories do not.

    Included with the machine you have two blades, a line spool, a tool kit, fuel mixing, harness, helmet, and a pair of ear defenders. The blades are really thin and are easily damaged, the line spool although it is tough plastic the included line is so thin you will struggle cutting anything more than grass.

    The helmet, ear defenders and harness, all have problems one of the ear muffs fell off with in an hour of use. The harness survived the first job but only just.

    On my first job with this machine I was cutting very thick brush than has not been cut for a long time. So went for the tri blade. This worked very well and credit goes to the machine, but this hard work with the included harness was so frustrating. I usually use a Stihl brush cutter with a Stihl harness. Which after a few adjustments makes the work so easy. The Hyundai harness is no comparison you set it up, then while working it comes loose, this harness also struggles to carry weight very well.

    Harness

    I would recommend getting a better harness if you purchase this machine, the included one is only suitable for small jobs. Even than you will find it soon gets on your nerves.

    Blades

    The included blades did a good job. But after my first job I have one damaged blade and one very dull blade. Again I would recommand a different set of blades.

    Line spool

    The included line spool is a bump head and holds 2.5 mm round line, it does work. But snaps very quick. I would recommand getting a better line spool for this machine.

    Final thoughts

    This petrol Hyundai Brush cutter is an amazing machine but left down with the included accessories, but by swapping out the weak parts makes this an ideal buy. Some other things I like about this machine are the fact that the brush cutter shaft can disconnect in the middle. This will make it handy for anyone who has a small van or even for putting in the car boot. I also like the fact the Hyundai sell spare parts for this machine at a really reasonable price unlike a lot of equipment makes that sting you on spares.

    The engine feels solid like the rest of the machine and after using for a few hours, it didn’t miss a beat. It’s the harness that makes the job harder. But I have already address this by getting a Stihl harness that I usually use.

    Recommended upgrades

    Stihl harness like this one <<LINK>> You will thank me after an hour of working with this harness compared with the one supplied.

    Blades I would recommend Oregon blades, I have used these in the past and they really do work very well. They last a long time and will sharpen nicely. For a three point blade I would go for this one <<LINK>> and for a mulching blade I would get this one <<LINK>>

    For a upgraded line spool I would this Oregon bump head <<LINK>>, this head takes a maximum line of 4mm with is a massive difference from the included head which takes 2.4mm line as a maximum.

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    Are you interested in theatre?

    Upcoming events at The Prim-Raf theatre

    Beat the blues – Blu-Soule

    Blu-Soule is a 5 piece jazz, blues & swing covers band combining sassy vocals, sexy sax, virtuoso guitar and powerful bass & drums. Guaranteed to get you dancing!

    There is a few tickets left for this event that takes place on Saturday 31st of January. Tickets can be purchased from the Prim-Raf website get them while they are still available.

    To find more information on Blu-Soule check out there website and Facebook pages.

    Pictures from this night can be found here

    The 39 Steps

    Cast of Tthe 39 Steps @ The Prim-Raf theatre Callington

    The next production at the theatre is ‘The 39 Steps’ the cast and crew have been working hard over the past couple months to bring this show to Callington. The show opens on the 27th of February and tickets are on sale now from the Prim-Raf website.

    Volunteer at your local theatre.

    Your local theatre needs volunteers, volunteers are how we manage to run shows and events at the Prim-Raf Theatre here in Callington. You will make new friends with our existing cast, and backstage members as well as getting hands on experience running shows.

    New people are always welcome to join us at the theatre, either on or off the stage. Roles range from set painting, backstage work, make-up and wardrobe to directing a show.

    Previous shows:

    The Prim-Raf theatre is owned and operated by Tamar arts and drama association. The theatre is located on the heart of Callington, and seats around 60 people per show. Complete with all the facilities you would expect in a theatre including a Bar.

    Volunteer at you local theatre:

    If volunteering is something that interests you please check out this page.

    This coming week at the theatre we have a music event, with tickets still available (at the time of writing) and at the end of February we will have ‘The 39 steps’ see here

    Film & Theatre in the Callington area

    We have a page for local films & theatre show in the area which can be found on this link, I try to keep this as up to date as possible, if you are holding an event that you would like to add, Please do get in contact with me.

    BIRTHDAY party at South hill village hall

    Happy birthday to Travis

    We were back at South hill village hall in Golberdon for a Disco for Travis’s birthday.

    Armed with glowsticks and our smoke machine..

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    Framin’ Crafty

    Bespoke Picture Framing, Art & Craft supplies

    Hidden gem

    Wow. This shop has all the crafting supplies you could ever need, Our first visit on a was on a busy Saturday, the owner was very welcoming, and even sponsored an advert in the show programme for the Local theatre that we are helping with their fund raising.

    If you looking for picture framing or crafting supplies, Shop local and pop in to framin’ crafty.

    Framin' Crafty, Bespoke picture Framing and Craft supplies

    We have started work on a new business listing page for local businesses to the area go here to view.

    ST. PIRANS DAY Trelawny Shout in Callington

    After the success of last year’s St. Pirans day in Callington’s St . Mary’s church. Planning is under way for another evening of music. Pictures from last year can be found here. Last year was packed, with only standing room at the back of the church.

    The evening is run by Callington Fun Project logowho help organise events in the church, bring a diverse range of events to the church and the people of Callington are surrounding areas. With funds that are raised going to the church and other local causes. Last year’s St Pirans evening was raising money for both the church and Callington Youth Project who run the Youth Club on Fore street.

    St.Pirans will be Thursday 5th March 2026, The next fun committee meeting will be in mid January. Where I should get some details for St.Pirans day so keep an eye on this page for updates.

    Photos from this year can be found here

    Welcome to 2026

    Happy New Year!

    it’s the start of the year and we have been busy updating our community pages.. first up is our films & Theatre page, next Callington Repair Café & Callington Heritage Centre

    What a busy year we had in 2025 at HD Sound & Lighting. From Disco’s & Shows to community events, websites and social media and other random jobs. If you need support for your event, show or anything else do please give us a shout.

    Films & Theatre in Callington 2026

    Theatre shed

    Our film & theatre page for 2026 can be found here, we will be updating this with local films & theatre shows. If you have a show you would like featured, please leave a comment on the page.

    Callington repair café

    Repair cafe banner

    All the details for Callington’s repair café can be found here, 2026 will be the second year for Callington’s repair café, which is growing bigger each month. The repair café is run on the second Saturday of each month from 2-4pm.

    Callington heritage centre

    Callington heritage centre

    Read all about Callington’s heritage centre on our page.

    Local business page

    We have created a new page for local business to advertise, this page can be found here. It free to add your own business. see the page for details.

    And of course we will have another Christmas events page for 2026, as well as promoting events in our local area, honey fair , Kelliwik Gollowi and others.


    HD Sound & Lighting in 2026

    As well as promoting all the local stuff above, we are available for hire for all sorts of things, Such as website support, stage lighting, sound and AV support. Computer problem solving.

    Get in contact with us:

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