This talk provides a history of the foundation of the Royal Institution of Cornwall (RIC) in 1818 and details its early organisational structure, motivations and activities. The talk looks at the RIC’s work in the context of the development of science in nineteenth-century Cornwall in particular and in Britain more generally. The paper draws attention […]
Ages 11-16 Ornate Ore Jewellery Using the world renowned Rashleigh collections as inspiration, this workshop explores the diverse range of colours and textures of these amazing minerals, to create a unique textile accessory of jewellery piece. There are limited places, to avoid disappointment please book. Email or phone 01872 242780
A Story of Cornwall March 8: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm A Story of Cornwall is a choral work commissioned by the Royal Institution of Cornwall (the Royal Cornwall Museum and the Courtney Library). We asked composer Nick Hart, a Bard of Cornwall, to use the objects in the museum to inspire him to tell the history […]
Ages 5-11 Fabric and Felt Lands Create colourful, tactile pictures based on the Cornish landscapes in our ‘Hireth’ art exhibition. £5 per child. Children under 8 must be supervised by a parent or responsible adult. There are limited places, to avoid disappointment please book. Email: or phone 01872 242780 There are 2 sessions 11am-12.30pm and […]
A wonderful, early season celebration of coast, community and culture.
Head over to Trelawne Manor Holiday Park for an amazing 70's weekend including: Friday 16th March - Jean Genie (David Bowie Full Tribute & Band) Saturday 17th March - Bootleg Counterfeit Sweet (the world's first "Super Tribute" to the music of The Sweet) and Mud II (featuring members of Les Gray's MUD) Sunday 18th March - Abba Fever (the most successful […]
Head over to St Ives Holiday Village for a fantastic Country & Western weekend, compered once again by Country & Western DJ Roger Shepherd! Friday 23rd March - Knoxville Highway Band (The Birmingham based Country Music band performs a repertoire of classic songs that are great for dancing or listening) Saturday 24th March - Bearfoot & Crazy and Box Car […]
Ages 11-16 The Cornish land and seascapes depicted in the ‘Hireth’ exhibition are the inspiration for the felting workshop. Using the colours and textures of the works on display, create your own felted textile suitable for framing and displaying. There are limited places, to avoid disappointment please book. Email: or phone 01872 242780
The Rockpool are setting up a sponsored walk for the Brain Tumour Support charity. Join them for an inspirational 2 mile, sandy morning walk from The Rockpool, following the scenic route along the South West Coast Path, looping to conclude at The Rockpool. After the walk enjoy some lunch or beach chill out time. You'll be raising awareness […]
LAMORNA VILLAGE HALL Mixed exhibition of paintings by Maureen Kennedy, Judith Kerr, Seth Marshall, Derek Melotte and Nina Sully, sculpture by Baz Mehew, Sarah Adie and Stephanie Cunningham, photographs by Sue Searle and Jenny Luke and ceramics by Louise Thompson.
Lecture: Cornish Astronomy Heritage/Dark Skies, Bright Stars Project March 29th Cornish Astronomy Heritage / Dark Skies: Bright Stars Project Take a journey through the numerous astronomical discoveries of Cornwall’s rich 6000-year astronomy heritage with the Mayes Creative team. Their Dark Skies: Bright Stars project, focusing on the archaeoastronomy heritage of East Cornwall, has introduced schools and community groups to […]
The much loved local Sandy Acre 7 will be getting us all grooving again on Easter Friday with their eclectic mix of soul, blues, reggae and swing. Great musicians and a real feel-good vibe. What's not to love?! FREE ENTRY Get yourselves down to the Rockpool for an 8pm start!