What’s On?

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Welcome to our ‘What’s On’ page.

Please check our social media pages for any changes to our event schedule. 

Our monthly meetings are usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. They are open to everyone and are often preceded by a talk.

Event details are listed below and on our Facebook page.

If an event requires you to book, please visit our Eventbrite page.

Our events are free unless otherwise stated, but donations to the group are very welcome. All ages are welcome unless otherwise stated, but please note that under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all our events. Our Facebook page is updated with weather dependent information closer to each event. Booking is currently required for all in-person events.

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Joining In

Looe Marine Conservation Group is run entirely by volunteers. We’d love to hear from you if you have an interest in marine wildlife and would like to help out at our events or in any other way. No experience or knowledge is required as we provide training. New Members are always welcome – find out more here.



Looe Marine Conservation Group Events

‘Fathoms Free’ Talk with guest speaker John Kent and LMCG Monthly meeting with Events Calendar Launch

[IMAGE COMING SOON] When:  Tuesday 21st January, 18:15-20:30 Where: RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe Fathoms Free are a group of marine conservationists and divers who gather the abandoned and lost fishing gear from our shores and seabed. This includes nets, crab pots and hooks,
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Love Your Beach Day - beach clean

‘Love Your Beach Day’ Beach Clean at Seaton

When: Sat 15th February, 12:30 – 14:00 Where: Seaton Beach Lead: John Meakin   What better way to show your love for the beaches than to join our friendly group to clean Seaton Beach? All kit will be provided, all we ask is that you come along in suitable clothing and footw
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Rock pool ramble

February Half Term Rockpool Ramble

When: Sun 16th February, 13:30 – 15:00 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station  Lead: Matt Nott   Join us for the first public rockpooling session of the year! At this event suitable for the whole family, we’ll explore the fascinating rocky shore and learn
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‘What Lies Beneath’ Talk guest speaker Tina Robinson, Our Only World + LMCG Monthly Meeting

When:  Tuesday 18th February, 18:15-20:30 Where:  STOP PRESS CHANGE OF VENUE: Now at the Hannafore Point Hotel, Marine Drive, West Looe PL13 2DG ‘ What Lies Beneath’  Tina Robinson, founder of Our Only World, will introduce us to her charity. Her mission is to reduce the u
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Beach clean

Beach Clean

When:  Sat 1st March 11:00-12:30 Where:  Stinkers Cove, Talland Lead: Steve Mitchell   Stinkers Cove is a small beach next to Talland Bay. It can have a significant amount of litter washed up but given its remoteness it’s often missed by beach cleaners. Join us in an effort to ri
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‘Coastal Conservation In A Changing World’ Talk with guest speaker Dan Barrios-O’Neill, CWT + LMCG Monthly Meeting

[IMAGE COMING SOON] When:  Tuesday 18th March, 18:15-20:30 Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe Lead:     Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   Coastal conservation in a changing world In Cornwall, our marine and coastal habitats underpin so much of what we value, including our h
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‘Septimus. Some Seal!’ Talk with guest speaker Rob Wells, Cornwall Seal Research Trust + LMCG Annual General Meeting

[IMAGE COMING SOON] When:  Tuesday 15th April , 18:15-20:30 Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   ‘Septimus. Some Seal’ This talk begins with the little that we know of the life of Septimus, an Atlantic grey seal only ever seen in the S
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Beach Clean

Easter Beach Clean

When:  Sunday 13th April ,  12:00-13:30 Where:   Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station   Lead:  John Meakin   Want to play your part in cleaning up our ocean? Well there’s no better place to start than at your local beach clean. All equipment is provided, all we ask
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Rock Pool Ramble

Easter Rockpool Ramble

When:  Tuesday 15th April, 13:30-15:00 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott   If you’ve ever wondered what lives in the rockpools near you, then join our local experts at our rockpool ramble to find out! Please wear suitable clothing and footw
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Beach Clean

When:  Sat 17th May 14:00-15:30 Where:  Stinkers Cove, Talland Lead: Steve Mitchell   Stinkers Cove is a small beach next to Talland Bay. Join in another opportunity to clean up this remote beach, often missed by beach cleaners. After our efforts join us for a sit down at the Smu
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Blue Meadows ‘Seagrass, Blue Meadows, and Cornish marine megafauna/boat tours!’ Talk with guest speaker Eden Stevens + LMCG Monthly Meeting

[PHOTO COMING SOON] When:  Tuesday 20th May , 18:15-20:30 Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   ‘Seagrass, Blue Meadows, and Cornish marine megafauna/boat tours!’ Ocean Conservation Trust is a global charity striving towards
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Rock pool ramble

May Half Term Rockpool Ramble

When:  Monday 26th May ,  11:00-12:30 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott   Join local marine biologists as we explore the rocky shore, finding and learning about the amazing critters that live on it! Starfish, crabs, fish, and anemones will
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LMCG Monthly Meeting

When:  Tuesday 17th June , 18:15-tbc Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe -tbc Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   Join volunteers at our monthly meeting. Topics will include upcoming events & ongoing campaigns and volunteering opportunities. For any queries, please
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LMCG Monthly Meeting

When:  Tuesday 15th July , 18:15-tbc Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe -tbc Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   Join volunteers at our monthly meeting. Topics will include upcoming events & ongoing campaigns and volunteering opportunities. For any queries, please
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National Marine Week Rockpool Ramble

National Marine Week Special Activities and Rockpool Ramble

When:  Saturday 26th July, 13:00-14:30 Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matt Nott   Before we explore the rock pools (starting at 1pm) why not come along and explore the beach? Looe Marine Conservation Group will be running some special activities t
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Rock Pool Ramble

Summer Rockpool Ramble

When: Monday 11th August, 13:00-14:30  Where: Hannafore Beach, meet below the coastguard station Lead: Matthew Nott   Come and join local experts as we explore the rocky shore, finding lots of the amazing critters that live on it! Learn about starfish, crabs, fish, anemones and l
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LMCG Monthly Meeting

When:  Tuesday 19th August , 18:15-tbc Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe -tbc Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   Join volunteers at our monthly meeting. Topics will include upcoming events & ongoing campaigns and volunteering opportunities. For any queries, pleas
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LMCG 2026 Events Planning Meeting

When:  Tuesday 16th September , 18:15-20:00 Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’   Join Looe Marine Conservation Group volunteers as we gather ideas,  conceptualise and plan our 2026 calendar of events!   Under 18s must be accompani
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Port Nadler Beach Clean

Portnadler Bay Beach Clean & Late Summer Social Picnic

When: Sunday 7th September, 11:00-13:00 onwards Where: Portnadler Lead:  John Meakin   Join us for this fun and healthy annual social event! We’ll meet at the Hannafore fields gates at 10:30 and walk along the coast path to Portnadler Bay where we will run a beach clean and relax
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Mission Impossible – or is it? Find out how the water quality message is getting through Talk + LMCG Monthly Meeting

When:  Tuesday 21st October, 18:15-20:30 Where:  RNLI Lifeboat Station Crew room, Looe Lead:  Cttee Member ‘Month Chair’ Did you know that rainwater going down our drains from gutters and roads flows directly into the nearest river? If polluted by detergents, fats/oils etc it can seri
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