LOVE HELSTON Photography Competition
ov Helston Town Council is holding a photography competition to create a community calendar for 2022. This initiative is part of Helston’s ‘Welcome Back Fund’ (WBF) programme of events and activities. The WBF is wholly funded by European Regional…
Helston Christmas Shop Window Winner Announced
Despite not having an official Christmas lights switch-on, some Helston businesses have made great efforts to decorate their windows for Christmas and have certainly played their part in helping make the town look festive and welcoming. This is an important part of Christmas but all year round we can appreciate the role of windows in a healthy High Street. This is the fourth…
Helston Awarded £100,000 Town Vitality Funding
Helston has secured funding from Cornwall Council’s Town Centre Revitalisation Fund to help develop projects aimed at regenerating the town centre. The funding bid was developed by Helston CIC working with local Cornwall Councillors, Helston Town Council…
Higher Beings Circus hits the Streets of Helston
Stilt walkers in Cornish-themed costumes from Higher Beings Circus will be doing high street walkabouts (on stilts, weather and terrain permitting) in Helston town centre on Thursday 3 December. If you would like to see them they…
Christmas Cheer in Helston
Sadly the Christmas lights won’t be taking place in Helston this year, but there are still lots of ways to get in the Christmas spirit – and support the community along the way. Boost your Christmas Shopping…
Get your second-hand fix in Helston
There are a wealth of amazing charity and vintage shops in Helston to help you in your quest to avoid the lure of the new
Monument market is back!
Following an extended closure due to coronavirus, the Monument Market will be making a welcome return this month. The first community market will take place on Thursday August 13th from 10am – 2pm around the bowling green…
Shop local to make a real difference
Everyone living in or near Helston is being encouraged to shop in the town centre to support our brilliant independent businesses.
Eat out to Help Out in Helston
The government’s Eat Out to Help out scheme runs from 3 – 31 August and offers you 50% discount at registered restaurants in Helston.
How to celebrate Flora Day at home
Flora Day is without a doubt Helston’s biggest annual event and sadly, this year the event has had to be cancelled due to Coronavirus. But that doesn’t mean you can’t hold your own at-home celebrations on Friday…