Week of 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...
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,...
Monday, September 9, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- September 10, 2024 -Tinners Festival: Great Work Mining Walk with Stephen Polglase
- September 10, 2024 -Belly Bolly Dance – Free Dance Class
- September 10, 2024 -Helston Community Larder
- September 10, 2024 -Mayor’s Surgeries
- September 10, 2024 -Music: Wake The River
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! 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
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...
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- September 12, 2024 -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....
Friday, September 13, 2024
- September 13, 2024 -Heritage Open Day
- September 13, 2024 -Food & Drink: Pica Rico Friday Nights
- September 13, 2024 -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...
Saturday, September 14, 2024
- September 14, 2024 -Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
- September 14, 2024 -Community: Gardening Sessions
- September 14, 2024 -Theatre: Madame Chandelier’s Opera Party for Kids
- September 14, 2024 -Helston Carnival
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
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
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’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...
Sunday, September 15, 2024
- September 15, 2024 -Tinners Festival: Local Archaeology talk with Charles Johns
- September 15, 2024 -Charity band festival at The Blue Anchor
- September 15, 2024 -99p Film: Funghi Way of Life
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
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...