Talk: Discovering Gloves

Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

Join our resident dress historian Andrea Newell for a talk and Q&A about the making of gloves, the materials used and the purpose they were used for. She will focus on the glove collection that we hold...

Exhibition: Posters

Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

Exhibition: Posters (14 September – 5 October) As part of Helston Makes It!, this exhibition showcases a selection of posters from our collection that are rarely seen on display.We will also be screening the new Cornish Life Stories video,...

Festival: Helston Makes It!

Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

Join us with all the family and have a go at a range of activities that celebrate the museums collection. Poster Pop Up is our fun craft activity inspired by our fabulous poster collection. We will be experimenting...

Talk: Trade Through Helston’s History

Join Patrick Carroll as he delves into the vibrant history of trades such as metal manufacturers, leather workers and watch and clock makers in Helston. It will last for about 30 minutes and is a drop-in event,...

South Kerrier Heritage Trust AGM

Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

Everyone is invited along to our AGM from 4.30pm for a cup of tea and the meeting will begin at 5pm. At the meeting you will find out about the work of the trust over the year...

Discover Nature’s Bounty: Foraging Walks

Coronation Park Coronation Park, Helston

Embark on a journey through the hidden treasures of Coronation Park! Join Sally Bowers, an experienced herbalist, forager, and mycophile, for an enchanting exploration of local flora and fungi. “As a herbalist, forager, and mycophile, I’m excited...

Demonstration: Cornwall Wood Carvers

Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

Cornwall Wood Carvers join us to demonstrate the skills of wood carving and share their knowledge of this ancient art form. There will be an opportunity to ‘have a go’ at whittling or carving for adults. This is...

Demonstration: Serpentine Sculptor

Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

Don Taylor will demonstrate his skills in working with serpentine.  He will talk about the techniques, the history of this uniquely Cornish craft and answer your questions. You also have the opportunity to make a pendant (cost £10,...

Theatre: To Be Or Not To Be

Helston Old Cemetary Chapel A394, Helston

To Be Or Not To Be Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 26th September 2024 by WhatNow Productions presented by Trevow Helston ​ A double bill of witty and moving solo shows inspired by the Bard Book now Two...

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