Asia Grzybowska – Chair

Asia is an architect with over 20 years of experience in residential, hospitality and public realm projects. She lives in Helston with her husband and three kids.

As the chair of the Helston Place Shaping Strategy Board she would like to improve access and connectivity in Cornwall, as well as introduce design guides that would guard the quality of future developments. She would like to design for belonging and is interested in implementing doughnut economics and Co-design in the place making processes. 

Asia is also the founder of Mycelium Studio, a platform for experimental workshops and research, inviting all to use empathy as a tool in design. She is passionate about diversity and accessibility. 

Asia is a parent governor at Parc Eglos School and occasional volunteer at CAST. Asia also joined Trevow Helston and is an RIBA ambassador – introducing architecture to schools.

 Asia is interested in bringing the Cornish language back to life. She is currently studying for the Grade 2 exam.

Guy Watson

A cultural producer and community leader, brings over fifteen years of experience in Cornwall’s creative sector, specialising in developing sustainable cultural programming and community spaces. As Creative Producer at Trebah Garden, he transformed the gardens 300-seat amphitheatre into a vibrant cultural venue, managing projects ranging from heritage exhibitions and site-wide immersive experiences to intimate community gatherings and education programs. His work at Trebah included delivering a £150k+ community outreach project, coordinating live TV broadcasts, and developing partnerships with major brands while engaging audiences from age 5 to over 100. Since 2008, he has led Cousin Jack’s theatre company, notably producing the annual production of The Mousehole Cat, which has been seen live by over 50,000 people across Cornwall, London, and during its successful USA tour. His commitment to community development is demonstrated through his three-year tenure as Chair of RJ Working, a charity focused on youth restorative justice, and his current role as Vice-Chair of the Helston Place Shaping Board. Guy is currently leading an exciting new venture developing the space as a hub for creative and community projects: Helston Old Chapel. In 2024, Guy was elected into the College of Bards of Gorsedh Kernow for promoting Cornish Identity and Culture through Cornish Drama. His bardic name is “Kunteller a Bobel” which means Gatherer of People.

Teresa Gleadowe

Teresa is director of the studio complex and not-for-profit visual arts organisation CAST. She was previously director of the MA Curating Contemporary Art at the Royal College of Art in London.

Jules Lewis

Jules is a dedicated advocate for climate action and community sustainability in Helston. As a founding member of Helston Climate Action Group, Jules had a fundamental role in developing a local Climate Action Plan and establishing several community-based initiatives inspired by the plan. These projects, including Incredible Edible Helston and the Helston Repair Café, have contributed to reducing the town’s environmental impact and fostering a stronger sense of community. Jules is passionate about creating a thriving, independent Helston for all, flourishing well within planetary boundaries.  

Rachel Seely

Rachel is a dynamic filmmaker, who’s worked in a variety of roles across the industry from director to editor. Early on in her career she set up Sharp Image with Jo Wiser and Shirani Sabratnam, focusing on music documentaries and promos before moving into writing and script development.  She has also worked as an Associate Lecturer and runs workshops for young people. Having moved from London to Cornwall five years ago she’s currently managing the micro event space and bar 42, The Living Room with her partner, Tunde Odetoyinbo.  Next year she is returning to filmmaking and her first project will be a feature documentary essay Daughters of the Sapera shot in Rajasthan, in Northwest India.

John Warwick

lives with his wife Sarah in The Old Ambulance Station on Wendron Street, which they converted into a home five years ago. They have four children, including a daughter who is a teacher, also living in Helston. John is a retired GP and since retirement is engaging with varied interests: He is part of a wildlife recording group based in Penwith, is a member of a local Look Group and Helston Walking Group and is a friend of Penlee Art Gallery.

John has some experience of building and property development through the family property business, now run by his son. He was a member of the previous Helston Place Shaping Board.

Jude Carroll

is a retired teacher who has lived in Wendron Street for over 20 years.
She is a regular volunteer at the Museum of Cornish Life and also part of the
volunteer groups at the Old Chapel and the Repair Café. She is the secretary of
Helston Community Interest Company and an editor of Discover Helston magazine.
She believes that Helston is a special place with much to offer residents and visitors.