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4 events,
Talk: Discovering Gloves
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...
Summer of Play at Godolphin
This summer, play is on repeat at Godolphin. Come along to Godolphin and take part in your very own summer of fun. This summer we are hosting the 'Godolphin Games', meaning everyday will be a sports day,...
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women's Self-Discovery Circle (monthly circle) A safe space where you can prioritise Compassionate Self-Care, slow down & re-balance your body mind and spirit. We meet on the last Monday of the month
5 events,
Talk: Archaeology Excavations at Kynance Gate
Talk: Archaeology Excavations at Kynance Gate
Archaeologist Charles Johns talks about discoveries made at the site of Kynance Gate one of the ‘lost’ sites of Cornish archaeology. In the early 1950s a schoolboy found some pottery there. This led Headmaster, Ivor Thomas, from...
Community: Town Tidy
Community: Town Tidy
Join in to tidy the town! All equipment will be provided (hi-vis vests, gloves, litter picking tools and rubbish bags) or bring your own if you prefer. Join us for as long as is convenient, be this...
3 events,
KCA International Guitar Series
KCA International Guitar Series
Two international concert artists, veteran Cornwall-based lutenist Ben Salfield and Poland's dynamic young classical guitar virtuoso Aleksandra Sapok, team up together for an evening of duets and solos. Ft Przemek Hotlaś, support.
3 events,
Pop up Play Village Culdrose Community Centre
Pop up Play Village Culdrose Community Centre
Pop Up Play Village is all about making child’s play of the world, inspiring and nurturing young minds through role play. Our village is child led and open plan popping up to provide a safe and inviting...
5 events,
History: Heritage Transport Weekend at Helston Railway
A celebration of all forms of transport throughout the years. Steam train rides, traction engines, tractors, cars etc.
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Music: The Phil Grispo Orchestra
Music: The Phil Grispo Orchestra
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3 events,
Wild Spaces with Doug Allen
Wild Spaces with Doug Allen
Wild Spaces with Doug Allan Helston Old Cemetery Chapel 7.30pm 3rd September 2024 "Wildlife cameramen don't come much more special than Doug Allan"~ Sir David Attenborough Book now This event is being hosted in partnership with Helston...
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Godolphin Free Entry
Godolphin Free Entry
We are celebrating England's biggest festival of culture and heritage from 6-15 September by offering you, our visitors, free entry for the duration of this event. As this festival coincides with our monthly House Experience week, you...
5 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Helston Farmers Market
Helston Farmers Market
A real community event, people come from all over the local area to stock up on the freshest local produce, be it potatoes dug that very morning to award winning pork pies still warm from the oven,...
3 events,
Camborne Pond Hoppers End of Summer Open Day
Camborne Pond Hoppers End of Summer Open Day
Model clubs from across the south west. 100’s of radio-controlled model boats to see both on display and in the water. Yachts, Warships, Trawlers, Lifeboats, Ferries, Cabin cruisers, Steam boats and many more. Watch them being put...
6 events,
Tinners Festival: Great Work Mining Walk with Stephen Polglase
Tinners Festival: Great Work Mining Walk with Stephen Polglase
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Penrose Hill car park taking in the parkland at Penrose. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend...
Belly Bolly Dance – Free Dance Class
Belly Bolly Dance – Free Dance Class
Belly Bolly Dance! Helston Old Chapel 1.30pm 10th September 2024 Traditional North African & Middle Eastern dances for women + Bollywood and fusion Whatever your age, shape, size or ability, come and dance! From Egypt to India...
Music: Wake The River
Music: Wake The River
Wake The River Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 10th September 2024 A pinch of spice is added to The Mix with local celtic group Ropey Folk. Book now Experience the captivating sound of Wake the River, a trio...
1 event,
2 events,
Tinners’ Festival: Tin in Antiquity talk with Ben Sumpter
Tinners’ Festival: Tin in Antiquity talk with Ben Sumpter
Tin in Antiquity: Deciphering the oldest Greek and Roman sources of Devon & Cornwall’s tin trade. The earliest literate travellers to the British Isles whose texts have survived frequently mention tinworking in connection with Devon & Cornwall....
5 events,
Theatre: Samson & Delilah
Theatre: Samson & Delilah
Touring from Mousehole to St Mawes this September! The Killigrew’s are up to their usual devious ways in Falmouth and Queen Elizabeth is not at all happy. Sir Francis Godolphin is fighting the Spanish in Penzance and...
6 events,
Exhibition: Posters
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,...
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Community: Gardening Sessions
Community: Gardening Sessions
Calling all green thumbs and community lovers! Join us for a session of volunteer gardening at Coronation Gardens Park. 🌱 You'll earn Tempo Time Credits for each hour you volunteer, redeemable for leisure activities across the...
Theatre: Madame Chandelier’s Opera Party for Kids
Theatre: Madame Chandelier’s Opera Party for Kids
Madame Chandelier’s Opera Party for Kids by Delea Shand in association with Tête à Tête 2.30pm 14th September Dazzling divas! Dramatic death scenes! Hilarious high notes! Experience opera’s greatest hits and learn about the characters, in this...
Helston Carnival
Helston Carnival
Helston’s carnival takes place every September as part of the town’s Harvest Fair Celebrations leading up the the horticultural and craft show. It is an important tradition that has been growing in size over the last few years. There...
5 events,
Tinners Festival: Local Archaeology talk with Charles Johns
Tinners Festival: Local Archaeology talk with Charles Johns
This event takes place during Heritage Open Days - there will be no charge for entering the National Trust property. Come join us at Godolphin House & Gardens for a fascinating event exploring local archaeology with expert...
Charity band festival at The Blue Anchor
Charity band festival at The Blue Anchor
This was a brilliant day last year and we hope you can join us again this year.Sunday 15th September 2024Raising money for the wonderful charity Cornwall Hospice Care.Donations gratefully received on entry.Raffle, music, singing, karaoke and our...
4 events,
Theatre: The Chronicles of Atom & Luna
Theatre: The Chronicles of Atom & Luna
The Chronicles of Atom & Luna by Funnelwick Limb 7pm 18th September Book now An epic fairytale by Murray Lachlan Young. “Three generations of ladies in the front row, we were all mesmerised and I was in...
Moon Circles
Moon Circles
Monthly gathering to work with the cycles of the moon. A space to connect, learn a little about moon cycles and take part in some solo and group reflective exercises (participate as much or as little as...
2 events,
6 events,
Festival: Helston Makes It!
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...
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Tinners’ Festival: Ancient Jewellery Making
Tinners’ Festival: Ancient Jewellery Making
Come join us at The Old Chapel for a hands-on workshop with renowned silversmith Anna Pope. Learn about casting using mould making from kinetic sand and molten pewter to create your own unique piece to take home....
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day (21 September, 11am-3pm) Join us with all the family and have a go at a range of FREE activities that celebrate the museums collection. Poster Pop Up is our fun craft activity inspired by our...
5 events,
Workshop: A Dressmaker’s Tale
Workshop: A Dressmaker’s Tale
Workshop: A Dressmaker’s Tale (23 September, 12.30-3pm) Join PhD Researcher Vicki Aimers to create an heirloom piece inspired by the ancestral story of one of the Museum’s stitched samplers. Elizabeth Ann Bartle (1875-1926) from the Helston area...
7 events,
Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk at Penrose, as part of our social walk series. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in...
Talk: Trade Through Helston’s History
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
South Kerrier Heritage Trust AGM
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...
7 events,
Discover Nature’s Bounty: Foraging Walks
Discover Nature’s Bounty: Foraging Walks
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
Demonstration: Cornwall Wood Carvers
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
Demonstration: Serpentine Sculptor
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
Theatre: To Be Or Not To Be
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...
5 events,
Talk: Conserving the History of Making
Talk: Conserving the History of Making
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...
4 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Cornish Bottle Roadshow
Cornish Bottle Roadshow
Have you got an old bottle at home you would like to know more about or do you have a bottle story to share? Meet the Cornish Bottle Archive Team and help us to tell the story of bottles...
1 event,
3 events,
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women’s Self-Discovery Circle
Women's Self-Discovery Circle (monthly circle) A safe space where you can prioritise Compassionate Self-Care, slow down & re-balance your body mind and spirit. We meet on the last Monday of the month
1 event,
1 event,
4 events,
Theatre: Aria After Dark
Theatre: Aria After Dark
Aria After Dark:A Soprano's Soirée Helston Old Chapel 7.30pm 4th October 2024 Simone Hellier & Rico Gerber on piano An evening of classical soprano songs, beautiful piano music and opera arias, perfect for a delightful autumn...
4 events,
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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...
Helston Farmers Market
Helston Farmers Market
A real community event, people come from all over the local area to stock up on the freshest local produce, be it potatoes dug that very morning to award winning pork pies still warm from the oven,...
Penrose ‘Fruit and Nut’ Family Walk
Penrose ‘Fruit and Nut’ Family Walk
Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Penrose Hill car park taking in the parkland and woodland at Penrose. Led by volunteer walk leaders, we will be searching for and tyring to identify...
1 event,
Squashbox: Stones & Bones
Squashbox: Stones & Bones
Squashbox: Stones & Bones Helston Old Chapel 11am & 2pm 6th October 2024 "Slick, original and funny, 'Stones And Bones' is a one-man whirlwind tour of prehistoric Cornwall, and a must-see for all dinosaur lovers, young and...