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 – 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....

Join us at the library for a different story every week!

 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,...

Bring your needles, yard and meet some new friends.

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

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.

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...

Everyone is welcome to join for a gentle walk from Chyvarloe car park taking in the parts of the south west coast path and views across Loe Pool and Loe Bar, as part of the social walk...

Join this creative group of like-minded individuals to share work and support each other in the writing process.

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...

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....

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...

What is Man Down ?? We are here to help reduce the number of male suicides and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by offering men the space to talk about their emotions. The main way we...

Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.

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 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...

Bring your little ones along and join our friendly staff for an hour of music and song.

Need help with the NHS App or accessing other health services online? Join us at Helston Library for a Digital Help Session on Wednesday 28th May, from 1–4 PM. We’ll guide you through setting up the NHS...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.

Every Thursday night, all Thursday night, Beehive Karaoke is there to bring the noise!

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....

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...

Bring your little ones along and join our friendly staff for an hour of music and song.

The sessions provide a space for local enthusiasts to work on their craft and meet other creators.

New regular weekly event Featuring tournaments and terrains – more details coming soon Fridays 6.30pm-10pm

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The Soil Circus is a textile art exhibition by artist Maya Roncetti on display at The Stables Gallery. Inspired by natural dyes found across the Lizard Peninsula, the work explores colour, material and the close relationship between...

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 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...

Under the guidance of our tutors, this course runs once a week for two and half hours over a 7 week period with no class between week 5 and 6 to allow for the bisque firing of...

Eyes down! Dabbers out! 7:30pm start, 8 games for £6.00 Non Members welcome.

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 Soil Circus is a textile art exhibition by artist Maya Roncetti on display at The Stables Gallery. Inspired by natural dyes found across the Lizard Peninsula, the work explores colour, material and the close relationship between...

Forest bathing, mindfulness and wellbeing walks in Penrose, aim to connect you with nature and rewild your senses. A forest bathing session will help you unplug from technology and slow down, bringing you into the here and...

Our Sunday morning D&D session, specifically for under 18s.

A mini retreat morning in a wood fired barn, featuring yoga, TRE & rest. We’ll start our morning with a nourishing cup of warm cacao drink when you arrive. We’ll then ease into some gentle yoga to...

First Sunday of the month  13:30 - 16:00 The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Rd, Helston TR13 0SR, UK Repair cafés are free meeting places that are all about repairing things, together. You’ll find knowledgeable volunteers and the tools needed to...