For this production, HD Sound & Lighting was responsible for providing the technical support needed to help bring the show to life on stage.
This included the design, preparation and operation of both lighting and sound, as well as general theatre technician duties throughout rehearsals and performances.
What We Provided
Our work on the production included:
Lighting design
Lighting programming
Sound design
Sound and lighting cue preparation
Technical rehearsals and adjustments
Live sound and lighting operation
General theatre technician support
The production featured a particularly busy cue list, with a large number of sound and lighting cues throughout the show. As rehearsals progressed, there were also plenty of edits, timing changes and adjustments to make sure everything worked smoothly with the action on stage.
Training & Experience
This was also Chloe’s first production working on the technical side of a theatre show.
Alongside preparing and operating the production, I spent time introducing Chloe to the theatre’s technical systems and explaining how the equipment, lighting, sound and show-control processes work in a live environment.
Rather than simply observing, Chloe was able to gain practical experience by taking an active role in the production.
Running the Show
During the performances, Chloe and I shared responsibility for running the technical elements of the show.With so many cues and changes throughout the production, it provided an excellent opportunity for Chloe to learn on the job and gain real hands-on experience of operating a live theatre performance.
The Result
The production was a great example of the amount of technical work that takes place behind the scenes of a live show.From the initial lighting and sound design through to programming, rehearsals, last-minute changes and finally operating the performances, HD Sound & Lighting helped provide the technical support needed to keep the production running smoothly.It was also a particularly rewarding show from a training point of view, giving Chloe a strong first experience of technical theatre and the opportunity to build her confidence while working on a real production.
This is the second comedy night hosted by Lost Surfers (Photos here), the first being held at the Prim-Raf Theatre. This comedy night is still being held in Callington, but this time at Callington Scout hut.
For over 17 years, award‑winning comedian Danny Ward has been delighting crowds across the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand with his unique blend of “slick, quick, funny material.”
He is the winner of the Ish Comedy Awards Panel Prize for his latest Edinburgh show, as well as a recipient of the Victoria Wood Award at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
This is the second comedy night hosted by Lost Surfers (Photos here), the first being held at the Prim-Raf Theatre. This comedy night is still being held in Callington, but this time at Callington Scout hut.Tickets available direct from lost surfers.
We have been busy with creating a simple website for Alex at trevear-cornish-language-tshirts.co.uk, the site is put together using a Sumup store, with a custom domain name complete with a matching email address. We did most of this work remotely, with a meeting to show how to use the backend of the site. We will also be providing ongoing support should he need it.
By using a Sumup store, Alex will be able to sell online and to local markets in person using Sumup hardware for card payments.
Alex designs his T-shirts, with his main focus being promoting the Cornish language. The T-Shirts are all printed locally. He will be adding stock to his store as time allows, so keep checking to see what he has to offer.
All the best to Alex and his Cornish themed T-shirts.
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:
Retired Chartered Accountant who swapped spreadsheets for stand-up! Edward’s comedy combines sharp observations with stories from corporate life, his journey into veganism and environmentalism, and plenty of clever laughs along the way.
His Smart appearance hides a razor-sharp sense of humour. His expertly crafted one-liners are packed with cheeky wordplay, and he’s a Stand Up For Cider Finalist 2025.As comedian Graham Wilkes says:“Ian dresses like a street pastor and talks like a potty-mouthed slut.”
Hosted by Dave Scott. Your host for the evening is the brilliant Dave Scott, who’s currently touring his first solo show but has made time in his busy schedule to host our comedy night.
The next comedy night has been announced, see here
🎭 COMEDY NIGHT THIS SATURDAY – SOLD OUT! 🎭This Saturday we’re bringing another fantastic night of live comedy to the PRIM-RAF Theatre, Callington – and we’re delighted to say it’s completely SOLD OUT! 🎉Organised by Lost Surfers Cocktail Café, we’ll also be keeping everyone refreshed with our fully stocked bar throughout the evening. 🍻🍸You’ve already heard that the brilliant Matt Price is headlining, but we’d like to introduce the fantastic supporting acts joining him…🎙️ Edward Chapman A retired Chartered Accountant who swapped spreadsheets for stand-up! Edward’s comedy combines sharp observations with stories from corporate life, his journey into veganism and environmentalism, and plenty of clever laughs along the way.🎙️ Ian BowdenIan’s smart appearance hides a razor-sharp sense of humour. His expertly crafted one-liners are packed with cheeky wordplay, and he’s a Stand Up For Cider Finalist 2025.As comedian Graham Wilkes says:“Ian dresses like a street pastor and talks like a potty-mouthed slut.” 😂🎤 Hosted by Dave Scott Your host for the evening is the brilliant Dave Scott, who’s currently touring his first solo show but has made time in his busy schedule to host our comedy night.A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets—we can’t wait to see you all for what promises to be a brilliant evening of live comedy, great drinks and plenty of laughs.📍 PRIM-RAF Theatre, Callington📅 Saturday 8th August🍻 Bar provided by Lost Surfers Cocktail Café🚫 SOLD OUTWho’s looking forward to a great night? 😄
This microphone stand is a solid upgrade on my previous microphone stands, the whole thing speaks to quality. The Gravity MS 4322 B – Microphone Stand with Folding Tripod Base and 2-Point Adjustment Telescoping Boom is built like a tank.
I bought mine from Amazon (£36) along with a few microphone clips including the MS CLMP 34 . The stands and clips even have customisable rubber rings to make a custom look great for keeping track of your equipment and looking good at the same time.
Gravity MS 4322 B – Microphone Stand with Folding Tripod Base and 2-Point Adjustment Telescoping Boom
The stand can be used with all microphone sizes with a standard 3/8″ adapter and has an impressive size range and still folds pretty compact. The stand is heavy compared to others. Which maybe a problem if you have to carry a lot of them around. But this is also to its advantage as it stays out wherever you place it.
The MS 4322 is a premium microphone stand which features heavy-duty construction with an extremely stable zinc die-cast base and generously proportioned, precision-folding steel legs with durable rubber caps to protect surfaces. The boom hub features precision 2-point tilt and position adjustment of the telescoping boom arm. A quick-release adjuster enables variable length extension of the boom arm, facilitating flexible microphone placement. The smooth yet robust height adjustment grip and screw knobs of the MS 4322 are made from highly durable ABS with a non-slip, soft-touch thermoplastic coating for comfortable use.
Solid and durable construction
2 Point boom adjustment (tilt & position)
Telescopic boom arm
Ergonomic handling
Interchangeable colour rings system (Black ring pack included, 1x 25mm, 2x 15mm, 4x 20mm)
Heavy duty zinc die-cast base
Black powder coated steel tubing
Boom length: 880mm max.
Adjustable height: 1030-1690mm
Transport length 1050mm
Weight: 2.7kg
MS CLMP 34 is designed for wireless microphones (microphones with shaft diameters from 34 to 42 mm)
MS U CLMP Universal Microphone Clamp for Handheld Microphones (Clamping range from 14 – 42 mm)
The whole range of Gravity equipment looks very impressive, I will definitely be buying more from them. I like this look of this cart.
which I have heard good things from others about and would make certainly make shifting equipment much easier, available in medium or large.
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Save the date!!! Friday 30th of October…….bigger and better than ever, why just watch a light show when you can be part of it!!!….keep watching for further updates 😀
light up the night
light up the night will be returning to Callington on Friday the 30th of October 2026, follow the Facebook page for up-to-date information on this amazing event.
This event is one I’ve been planning to goto for a long time but I always forgot about it until after it has happened. So I’m putting it here as a reminder to myself.
The 25th & 26th of July saw the first Calli Fest held at Callington Town Hall, organised by M4ke stuff happen and supported by local sponsors. Although we at HD Sound & Lighting had no involvement in the two days, apart from helping promote the event, we did attend to enjoy the music. Let’s hope this event can return in 2027…
Saturday:
On Saturday, there were various acts on the stage, including JJ & The chucks, Zephyr Lilly. Rufus Reef, Alfie Fj Saunders. So much talent on the stage, do follow the links above to support the acts.
Here at Creepy Shed HQ, we are obsessed with outbuildings that have character. But sometimes, a garden shed makes the global headlines for reasons that are downright bizarre, terrifying, or brilliantly unhinged.From backyard nuclear reactors to accidental horror masterpieces, here is your round-up of the weirdest shed news from around the world.
The Man with a Fire-Blasting Disco Shed on His Head (UK)
If you’ve ever thought your shed lacked mobility, meet Michael Shedworth. He became an internet sensation after being spotted walking down UK streets wearing a literal miniature wooden shed over his head and torso. Not only did he use it to find matches on Tinder, but the shed is fully equipped with internal disco lights and a chimney that spews actual flames while playing music. Honestly, Michael, if you ever need an upgrade, HD Sound & Lighting is ready to rig your next head-shed.
An old, unused shed was opened to reveal a discovery that looks like a prop from a Hollywood thriller. A colony of hornets had spent months chewing up wood fibers to build their paper nest. The problem? They built it entirely wrapped around the head of an old wooden statue left in the shed. The result is a terrifying, lifelike, hollow-eyed face fused into the nest. It is 100% real, zero editing, and pure nightmare fuel.
The crazy automotive designer Edd China (famous from the TV show Wheeler Dealers) originally popularised the concept of high-speed motorized furniture. Alongside his road-legal drivable sofa and motorized bathroom, he held early Guinness World Records for a rapid, street-legal garden outbuilding.
The current reigning champion is an Oxfordshire-based builder named Brian Cade. He constructed a wooden structure named “Ed the Shed”. Underneath the shiplap timber walls lies the chassis of a high-performance TVR sports car paired with a massive 4.5-litre V8 engine pushing 360 brake horsepower. He broke the world record at Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire, clocking a terrifying 123.43 mph. As Brian told BBC News: “There’s probably billions of sheds in the world and he’s one of only three to have cleared himself out of rusty bikes, lawnmowers… bolted on a TVR with a big V8, and dared to dream.”
Right now, a hand-painted garden shed in Camborne, Cornwall, has officially been shortlisted for the national Shed of the Year 2026 competition. Owned by Melanie Portlock, the plastic shed cost less than £100 and is brilliantly named “Can’t see the SHED for the TREES!”
Spotted a Creepy Shed? We want to see the weirdest outbuildings our local area has to offer. Whether it’s an overgrown, spider-infested shack in Callington, a shed that looks haunted, or something just plain odd, snap a photo and send it over!Send your creepy shed photos to Dan@creepyshed.co.uk and you might be featured in our next local roundup!
The Prim-Raf Theatre is a small 58 seat theatre in the centre of Callington. Hosting many productions each year, including music nights.
The Prim-Raf Theatre in Callington, Cornwall, is a cherished local venue. Its history began in 1949 as an amateur dramatics collaboration between Callington Primary School and the local RAF branch
Cast & Crew
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
Fancy Joining as a cast member or backstage crew – see this>>page<<
Hire the building
The theatre is available for hire, for both touring acts and private functions.
The theatre has recently been hired for a private wedding reception. The downstairs with food and drinks, with the Theatre serving drinks from the bar and upstairs the chairs packed away making room for guests wanting to dance to the entertainment on the stage. The theatre is also being hired for a comedy night (8th August 2026) hosted by Lost Surfers cocktail cafe, to a sell out audience..
Hire Costumes
The theatre has a massive collection of costumes, which are available to hire both to individuals or to other theatre companies. From spiderman and superman to truly unique one of a kind items. If you need a costume or outfit for a party, show, play or any other event where you need a costume. Do get in contact with the theatre and see if they can sort something for you.
Take a look at our past posts about the Theatre >>here<<
🎭 Final Week Alert! 🎭 It’s the final week of Tamar Arts and Drama Association (TADA!)’s hilarious production of The 39 Steps, adapted by Patrick Barlow and directed by Julie Baldwin! Audiences have been loving this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud show packed with mystery, mayhem, and some truly brilliant performances. With inventive staging, quick costume changes, and plenty of surprises along the way, it’s a theatrical treat you won’t want to miss! ⏳ Time is running out — this is your last chance to catch the show before the curtain falls. 📆 13th and 14th March at 7.30 pm 📍 Prim-Raf Theatre, Callington 🎟 Grab your tickets and join us for an unforgettable night of comedy and chaos! 🎟️ Book here: https://tinyurl.com/mr8yw2fj ➡️ Follow us on our socials- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimRaf.Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tada_artshub/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tada_callington 🌐 Check out our website: https://www.prim-raf.co.uk/ Links are in our bio. #The39Steps#TADA#CommunityTheatre#FinalWeek#LiveTheatre#Cornwall#Callington
⭐ The reviews are in – and they’re glowing! ⭐ But be quick – 🎟️ only a few tickets remain! Get yours today and join us for an unforgettable night at the theatre. 🎟️ Book here: https://tinyurl.com/mr8yw2fj ➡️ Follow us on our socials – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrimRaf.Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tada_artshub/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tada_callington 🌐 Check out our website: https://www.prim-raf.co.uk/ #TheInheritance#TADA#LiveTheatre#DontMissOut#communitytheatre#whatsoncornwall
HD Sound & Lighting are planning to expand the services that 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.
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!
Walking into a dark theatre production and seeing the stage transform with vibrant colours and dramatic shadows is pure magic. If you are stepping behind the lighting desk for the first time, looking at all those faders, buttons, or software screens can feel incredibly overwhelming. But here is the secret: programming your first theatre light show is just like building a puzzle. You look at one piece at a time. Whether you are lighting a local play or setting up a small stage showcase, learning the basics of DMX control will completely change how you approach live performance. You do not need a West End budget to create a stunning atmosphere—you just need a solid plan.
Step 1: Preview (The Patch)
Before you can control a single beam of light, your console needs to know what is plugged in and where it lives. This process is called patching. Think of it like assigning a phone number to each light fixture. You tell your software or desk that the LED wash light stage left is listening on DMX Channel 1, the spotlight is on Channel 10, and so on. Once your patch is locked in, the real creativity begins.
Step 2: Building Your Scenes (The State)
Once your lights are patched, you can start painting the stage with light. In theatre, a frozen moment of lighting is called a “scene” or a “lighting state.” When building a scene, always start with visibility. Your audience needs to see the actors’ faces. Use your warm white spotlights or front washes first to illuminate the downstage and upstage acting areas. Once your actors are visible, add the mood. Use your LED wash lights to flood the stage background with colour. Cool blues and cyans create a somber, nighttime, or melancholic atmosphere. Rich ambers and oranges instantly suggest warmth, daytime, or comfort. Work fixture by fixture until the stage looks exactly how you want it, then hit “Record.”
Step 3: Creating the Cue List (The Playback)
A theatre show is a sequence of these recorded scenes, triggered one after another. This sequence is your Cue List. Your first recorded scene becomes Cue 1 (usually the pre-show look while the audience walks in). Your next scene becomes Cue 2 (the opening scene of the play).The magic of theatre programming lies in the fade time. When you program Cue 2, you must decide how long it takes to transition from Cue 1. A sudden blackout should happen in 0 seconds. A gentle sunset transition might take 8 to 10 seconds. Your lighting controller software handles the math; you just program the trigger.
Top Tips for Beginners
Label Everything:
Do not leave your cues named “Cue 1” and “Cue 2.” Use labels like “Cue 1 – Pre-show,” “Cue 2 – Act 1 Opening,” or “Cue 3 – Main Character Entrance.
Keep It Simple:
You do not need moving lights or flashing strobes to make a show look professional. A static, well-colored scene with good facial visibility beats a messy, distracting light show every time.
Back Up Your Work:
Always save your show file to a USB stick after every rehearsal. If the lighting desk crashes or the power cuts out, you will thank your past self.
Conclusion
Programming your first show is all about trial and error. Sit in the middle of the empty theatre during technical rehearsals, play with the color wheels, and see how the light hits the stage. With a clear patch, well-designed scenes, and a clean cue list, you will guide the audience’s eyes exactly where they need to look.
This October, the Prim-Raf Theatre in Callington is delighted to present Box & Cox, the classic comedy originally written by John Maddison Morton in 1847.
While the original was a one-act Victorian farce, this exciting new adaptation has been reimagined in a 1970s setting by Jamie Rock, one of the talented members of TADA! (Tamar Arts and Drama Association). Jamie was stage manager on the previous production (The 39 Steps)
Jamie has adapted (mostly rewritten) the original script adding a whole second act and will also be directing this fresh new production, which takes to the stage at the Prim-Raf Theatre this October (2026).
The cast has now been selected and rehearsals are well underway. As with every production, an enormous amount of work goes on behind the scenes—from rehearsals and set building to costumes, lighting and sound—to bring the show to life. It takes the dedication and hard work of a fantastic team, but seeing audiences laugh, applaud and enjoy the performance makes every hour worthwhile.
Box and Cox confront Mrs Bouncer; drawing circa 1850.
Jamie Rock, DirectorThe original author, John Maddison Morton, caricatured in 1876
The Classic Victorian Farce, In theatre, “Box and Cox” is an 1847 one-act comedic play by John Maddison Morton. It follows an unscrupulous London landlady, Mrs. Bouncer, who secretly rents a single room to two men on alternating schedules: Box works nights, and Cox works days. Hilarity and chaos ensue when their shifts overlap. This premise spawned the popular 1866 comic opera Cox and Box by F. C. Burnand and Arthur Sullivan. The theatrical arrangement is so well known that “playing Box and Cox” has entered the English language as an idiom for two people taking turns using the same facility or occupying the same position
Pictorial and typographic poster advertising a production of the comic opera Cox and Box at the Royal Gallery of Illustration, Regent Street, London, 1869. The poster features a scene in their lodgings with Sergeant Bouncer standing on top of a table, flanked by Box the printer on the left brandishing the griddling iron on which he cooked his bacon, and Cox the hatter on the right, holding his hat. Read more..
The repair cafe in Callington will be back on the 11th of July 2026. The date on the poster is wrong! The repair cafe is where you can bring alone your broken items, for fixing for free. If you can carry it we will look at it Read more….
July Workshop dates to be arranged (the poster advertises 17th July which will be rearranged, as the theatre is now not available).
During the workshops, participants will explore individual pieces and group work covering different aspects of the performance. We are an inclusive group and everyone will get a chance to participate in all the planned activities.
at Prim-Raf Theatre! , Callington
We are excited to announce Performance in a Fortnight Workshop, launching the Young Players at Prim-Raf Theatre. The participants of the workshop will not only be our inaugural group, but will be the first to perform as the newly formed Young Players!
You will have an opportunity to work with a trained Drama and English teacher, to create a performance from scratch, using script and improvisation techniques. Sessions are aimed for the specific age range of 13 – 18 and all experience levels are welcome! We will incorporate techniques to help participants in their exam preparations, enhance their performance and vocal abilities, whilst developing essential life skills such as confidence, creativity, empathy, communication and teamwork!
The work we do will culminate in a performance before a live audience!
Going forward, we have ambitious plans for the group, from performing full-length plays/pantomimes, to trips to other theatres to see performances. Join us on our exciting journey!
Audition Dates: 30 June 2026 7pm and/or 2nd July 7pm
Performance Dates: October 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 30th of June 7pm and/or 7.00pm on the 2nd of July 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>>
May brings MayFest to Callington once again. Who would have guessed that Mayfest is in May. MayFest this year will be on the 9th of May, Read more…..
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
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?
An open source, off-grid, decentralized mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices. No cell towers. No internet. Just pure peer-to-peer connectivity.
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 Typestake 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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Callington Honey fair is both an outdoor event taking place in the main streets of Callington, including the Pannier market & at Callington Cricket Club and indoors in a number of venues such as The Town Hall, The local church’s, and others. There is plenty for all the family, from inflatables for the kids, cream teas with the bees in the Town Hall with live entertainment. On the streets there is the main stage outside the Bulls head pub, with a variety of acts also the Town Cryer competition takes place here.
What’s new and What’s returning
The unicorn is back, who may be joined with another of it’s friends.
The inflatable kids activities will be back at the cricket club.
Plenty of stalls, filling the streets of Callington, Including many of the towns local groups.
The wonderful window displays, in the local businesses windows.
Teas with the bee’s, will be taking place in the town hall, with entertainment on the stage
The main stage will be back outside, near the Spar shop.
Back again this year, Pasty making with Ginsters at the Scout hut. (This was very popular last year)
Honey fair in 2025 had to be scaled back at the last minute due to Storm Amy, but the amazing team at Callington Lions Club still made the day a success. Although all the outdoor stalls had to be turned away due to the Yellow warning for wind. All indoor spaces were busy for most of the day, Including the Churches and local shops. Hopefully this years weather will play nice. To see more from previous years take a look (((link)))
Who runs Callington Honey fair?
Callington Honey fair is run by the Lions Club of Callington, with help from diverse events. If your looking to book a sell and need a stall contactdiverse events who are tasked with booking of stall holders.
Town cryers
Honey fair hosts a town cryer competition, See how many town cryers you can spot on the day……
Tony Stentiford – Callington’s Town Crier. Read more…
Unofficial event t-shirt from us at CreepyShed
Order from sumup, Large and medium in stock, the other sizes are print on demand, order now ready for Honey Fair. Printed right here in Callington
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