Exhibition | Siticulosa | Maeve Brennan
CAST Cornwall Cornubian Arts & Science Trust, 3 Penrose Road, Helston Cornwall, Helston
Screening – Manifesto
CAST Cornwall Cornubian Arts & Science Trust, 3 Penrose Road, Helston Cornwall, Helston
Week of Events
Exhibition – Nature Recovery in Cornwall
On a single day in summer, one acre of wildflower meadow can contain 3 million flowers, producing 1kg of nectar sugar. That's enough to support nearly 96,000 honeybees per day. 97% of species-rich grassland has been lost...
Exhibition | Siticulosa | Maeve Brennan
Set in the Apulia region of southern Italy, Siticulosa, 2025 (45min) is part of an ongoing body of work by artist Maeve Brennan, which focuses on the global trade in illicit antiquities. The film unfolds through a...
Monday, April 20, 2026
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April 20, 2026 -𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲
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April 20, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 20, 2026 -Breast Intentions Breastfeeding Support Group
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April 20, 2026 -The Monday Create Space
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April 20, 2026 -Story Time
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April 20, 2026 -Stroll Sketch Create
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲
Following on from his success with last year's production of 'The Railway Children', we are pleased that Harry Charleston will be returning to direct. It’s a visceral, gripping adventure into a desperate, dangerous world where everyone is...
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
The Monday Create Space
The Monday Create Space – Starting in January! Join us for a fun, friendly creative session where you can bring your own materials and projects or take part in weekly themed activities exploring different subjects and mediums....
Stroll Sketch Create
Stroll Sketch Create Time: 1.00pm – 3.00PM Location: Coronation Park & Cattle Market No sketching or drawing experience needed – just bring your curiosity and creativity! What will you could get from it? Emotional and mental well-being,...
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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April 21, 2026 -Genealogy Group
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April 21, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 21, 2026 -Writers Group
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April 21, 2026 -Pain Café
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April 21, 2026 -Stitch in the Ditch
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April 21, 2026 -Helston Community Larder
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April 21, 2026 -‘Stop Framing’ Helston
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April 21, 2026 -Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Julia Collura
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April 21, 2026 -Godolphin Club Bingo!
Genealogy Group
Come along and meet other people researching their family history, share and learn tips and find out more about how best to use Findmypast, a free library resource, to access records online.
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Writers Group
Join this creative group of like-minded individuals to share work and support each other in the writing process.
Pain Café
Living with chronic pain or know someone who is? The Pain Café offers a friendly, informal space to connect with others, share experiences, and discover new ways to manage pain. Please come and join us at your...
Stitch in the Ditch
A wellbeing stitching and knitting group working with recycled materials. If you are a complete beginner or an old hand - all are welcome. Join in working on our collective projects or bring your own. £2.00 suggested...
‘Stop Framing’ Helston
Six week creative media course Create your own short animation with Tamara Rosenwyn (12+) 6pm-8pm Tuesdays from 21 April Book Here (FREE for Basement Members – join for FREE today on our homepage) ‘Stop Framing’ Helston Learn to...
Open Level Vinyasa Yoga with Julia Collura
Treat yourself to an ‘outside of the box’ yoga class! These 75 minute sessions are a balanced blend of gentle warmups, energetic flowing sequences, breathwork and meditation and finish with a gentle head message using essential oils....
Godolphin Club Bingo!
Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 -The Crucible
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April 22, 2026 -Make a Dress Block
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April 22, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 22, 2026 -Lizard Walks with National Trust: Lizard Village to Church Cove
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April 22, 2026 -Writers’ Cafe
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April 22, 2026 -Rhyme Time
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April 22, 2026 -‘Have a go’ at Bowls
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April 22, 2026 -Make a Trouser Block
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April 22, 2026 -HN Collective Dance Academy
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April 22, 2026 -Large Pottery Course
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April 22, 2026 -Henleys Quiz Night
The Crucible
Join Helston Theatre Company for their retelling of Arthur Miller’s iconic play. Consumed by paranoia, superstition and a ruthless sense of justice, a climate of fear and mass hysteria sweeps through the town of Salem, Massachusetts when...
Make a Dress Block
The aim of the course is to come away with a well fitted dress block (a basic dress pattern with fitted bodice, pencil skirt and fitted sleeve). Having your own block is so useful and essential for...
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Lizard Walks with National Trust: Lizard Village to Church Cove
Join the National Trust on a wildlife walk, starting at Lizard Village Green and taking in Church Cove and Bass Point on a circular route of around 5 miles (approx. 2.5 hours). Take in the surrounding countryside...
Writers’ Cafe
A casual gathering for early career writers sharing their experiences of the writing and publishing process, facilitated by Helston Library, coffee provided by the Bookshop!
‘Have a go’ at Bowls
Have a go at Bowls with Helston Bowling Club! Curious about lawn bowls? Come along to one of their “Have a Go” sessions at Helston Bowls Club and give it a try. Whether you’ve never played before...
Make a Trouser Block
The aim of the class is to come away with a well fitted trouser block. Having your own block is so useful and essential for making new patterns at home. We will be drafting the block from...
HN Collective Dance Academy
Commencing 21st January 2026 Following the huge success of the December Taster Classes HN Collective will be taking over The Basement on Wednesday evenings for 3 fantastic street dance classes! Each class will get your body moving,...
Large Pottery Course
4 week handbuilding course with Rosa Lily James Over four weeks, attendees will work with ceramic artist Rosa Lily James with a focus on using hand building and surface decorating techniques to create one large pot each. You...
Henleys Quiz Night
Quiz Night at Henlys – Wednesday 28th January Looking for midweek plans? Gather your team and join us for Quiz Night at Henlys, kicking off at 7.30pm. All entries welcome Cash prizes & charity donations Teams of...
Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -The Crucible
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April 23, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 23, 2026 -Meet up – Quiet Hearts
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April 23, 2026 -Maeve Brennan | Artist’s Talk
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April 23, 2026 -Godolphin Club Bingo!
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April 23, 2026 -Karaoke @ The Beehive
The Crucible
Join Helston Theatre Company for their retelling of Arthur Miller’s iconic play. Consumed by paranoia, superstition and a ruthless sense of justice, a climate of fear and mass hysteria sweeps through the town of Salem, Massachusetts when...
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Meet up – Quiet Hearts
This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with like-minded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. As part of HushFest, Cornwall’s festival of quietness, we’re creating...
Maeve Brennan | Artist’s Talk
This talk will follow a screening of Maeve Brennan’s film An Excavation (2022), which investigates a series of ancient artefacts recovered from Geneva Freeport in 2014. These artefacts were looted from the territory featured in Siticulosa, the...
Godolphin Club Bingo!
Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.
Karaoke @ The Beehive
Every Thursday night, all Thursday night, Beehive Karaoke is there to bring the noise!
Friday, April 24, 2026
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April 24, 2026 -The Crucible
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April 24, 2026 -Helston Community Market
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April 24, 2026 -Community: Helston Breastfeeding Peer Support Group
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April 24, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 24, 2026 -Rhyme Time
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April 24, 2026 -Jewellery Makers Group
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April 24, 2026 -Greenham Exhibition & Protest Poster Workshop
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April 24, 2026 -Roll the Dice – Games Night (13+)
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April 24, 2026 -Football for Mental Health
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April 24, 2026 -Kernewek Keskesow Cabaret
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April 24, 2026 -Live Music – Hey Judes
The Crucible
Join Helston Theatre Company for their retelling of Arthur Miller’s iconic play. Consumed by paranoia, superstition and a ruthless sense of justice, a climate of fear and mass hysteria sweeps through the town of Salem, Massachusetts when...
Helston Community Market
Every Friday between 9am and 12pm Offering gifts & crafts, preserves, eggs and some locally grown seasonal produce. Our kitchen is open between 9 & 11.30am with hot drinks for just £1 and bacon rolls for £2....
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Jewellery Makers Group
The sessions provide a space for local enthusiasts to work on their craft and meet other creators.
Greenham Exhibition & Protest Poster Workshop
Greenham Exhibition & Protest Poster Workshop Step into the spirit of peaceful protest with this free drop-in session ahead of our Greenham cabaret evening. Explore our exhibition dedicated to the peace women of Cornwall and their contribution...
Roll the Dice – Games Night (13+)
New regular weekly event Featuring tournaments and terrains – more details coming soon Fridays 6.30pm-10pm
Football for Mental Health
Every Friday Organised by Sport in Mind Fun, casual drop-in football session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! This session is not competitive, it is all about encouragement, social connection, and building physical and...
Kernewek Keskesow Cabaret
by Scary Little Girls & Greenham Women Everywhere In September 1981, a group of women marched from Cardiff to RAF Greenham Common to protest the siting of American cruise missiles on British soil. What began as a...
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -The Crucible
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April 25, 2026 -Wellbeing: Penrose Park Run
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April 25, 2026 -Your Story, Your Art! (13+)
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April 25, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 25, 2026 -CAST Saturday Art Club
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April 25, 2026 -‘Have a go’ at Bowls
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April 25, 2026 -Godolphin Club Bingo!
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April 25, 2026 -Live Music – Clay Country Wailers
The Crucible
Join Helston Theatre Company for their retelling of Arthur Miller’s iconic play. Consumed by paranoia, superstition and a ruthless sense of justice, a climate of fear and mass hysteria sweeps through the town of Salem, Massachusetts when...
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...
Your Story, Your Art! (13+)
A new creative programme for teens Led by Open The Box Arts (13+) Your Story, Your Art! A creative programme for teens aimed at bring young people together to amplify their voices and tell their stories about...
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
CAST Saturday Art Club
CAST’s Saturday art sessions for eleven- to sixteen-year-olds are structured around engagement with a wide range of artists, many of whom have studios at or close links with CAST. Led by artist and learning specialist Kate Turner,...
‘Have a go’ at Bowls
Have a go at Bowls with Helston Bowling Club! Curious about lawn bowls? Come along to one of their “Have a Go” sessions at Helston Bowls Club and give it a try. Whether you’ve never played before...
Godolphin Club Bingo!
Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.
Live Music – Clay Country Wailers
Live music from Clay Country WailersSaturday 25th April, 9pmFree entry
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Trust10 Run at Godolphin
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April 26, 2026 -Youth Group D&D
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April 26, 2026 -Screening – Manifesto
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April 26, 2026 -Chris Avery in Concert
Trust10 Run at Godolphin
Get outdoors and get fit with the Trust10 running trail through the countryside of Godolphin. Join a fun, free and friendly trail run around the beautiful Godolphin estate. Two loops of 5km with stunning views throughout. Trust10...
Screening – Manifesto
Ane Hjort Guttu’s film Manifesto, 2020, (27 min) speculates on the aims and purposes of institutional art education. Newly migrated into a university and an open-plan campus building, an art school feels cornered by a suffocating culture of surveillance and...
Chris Avery in Concert
Chris Avery is a Welsh guitarist-composer. His work bridges ancient melody and contemporary performance, shaped by a deep engagement with Welsh folk song, dance music, and classical repertoire. His meditative arrangements for guitar and voice rework these...