• 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...

  • Talk: Conserving the History of Making

    Museum of Cornish Life Market Place, Helston, United Kingdom

    Meet accredited museum conservator Helena Jaeschke of Museum Development South West, who will discuss how museums conserve historic objects related to making, from the leather used by cobblers to wooden farming tools and blacksmith’s ironwork. She will...

  • Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run

    Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
    Penrose National Trust The Stables, Penrose, Helston

    What is Penrose parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes...