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,...
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...
Monday, September 23, 2024
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September 23, 2024 -Breast Intentions Breastfeeding Support Group
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September 23, 2024 -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...
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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September 24, 2024 -Penrose Social Walks with National Trust
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September 24, 2024 -Talk: Trade Through Helston’s History
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September 24, 2024 -Helston Community Larder
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September 24, 2024 -South Kerrier Heritage Trust AGM
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
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
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...
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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September 26, 2024 -Discover Nature’s Bounty: Foraging Walks
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September 26, 2024 -Demonstration: Cornwall Wood Carvers
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September 26, 2024 -SpiralUK Open Day
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September 26, 2024 -Demonstration: Serpentine Sculptor
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September 26, 2024 -Theatre: To Be Or Not To Be
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
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
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
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...
Friday, September 27, 2024
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September 27, 2024 -Talk: Conserving the History of Making
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September 27, 2024 -Food & Drink: Pica Rico Friday Nights
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...
Saturday, September 28, 2024
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September 28, 2024 -Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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September 28, 2024 -Cornish Bottle Roadshow
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
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...
Sunday, September 29, 2024
No events on this day.