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ONE-OFF EVENTS
4th May: Beltane Celebration at St Ives Community Orchard and Nature Reserve, 3pm-6pm. Celebrating the birth of summer, the fertility of the land, anticipation of warmth and lengthening days, blossoms and wildflowers, and the unity of people. There will also be a seed and plant swap, cream teas and hot food in the Core building, music, a fire, and some fun activities.
25th May: St Ives RFC Youth Section Town and Beach Clean-Up, from 1pm. Committee members, coaches, parents, children, and anyone willing to lend a hand will be out in force to help keep the town looking its best. For further information, email izaakw123@gmail.com.
22nd June: St Ives Biathlon. Category information and entries are available here.
22nd and 23rd June: Secret Gardens of St Ives, 1pm-5pm. Tickets £7.50 from Colenso, Gabriel Street, or a stall on Hain Walk during the event. In aid of St Ives Community Fund.
15th August: RNLI Lifeboat Day at St Ives Lifeboat Station, 10am-4pm.
REGULAR EVENTS
MONDAYS
Liz’s Quizzes
At The Castle, Fore Street, St Ives (from 17th May). Booking advised via Liz’s Facebook group.
TUESDAYS
Friends of the Towans
A friendly group of volunteers carrying out practical conservation tasks around St Ives Bay, 10am-2pm. All welcome. For details visit friendsofthetowans.co.uk. To book, phone Martin Rule on 07854 123877.
St John’s in the Fields Church
Morning prayer, 9.30am. stiveschurch.org.uk/
St Ives Community Foodshare
At Palemon Best Recreation Park, 12.30pm-1pm. Collect free sell-by date food that’s too good to go in the bin.
Meal and worship
At St Ives Salvation Army Hall, Wharf Road, 5pm. For information, call 10736 797746.
WEDNESDAYS
Coffee morning
At St Ives Salvation Army, Wharf Road, 10am. To find out more, call 01736 797746.
Kevranna Social Craft Club
At St John’s in the Fields community hall, 10.30am-noon. Kevranna means ‘to share’ in Cornish and this club offers a social space to chat, play board games, swap clothes, and share skills, recipes, and recycling ideas. Find out more on the event Facebook page.
Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve Work Party
Everyone is welcome to come along to take part in light exercise in a beautiful location with like-minded people. Meet by the wooden gate on Steeple Lane at 9.30am. Tools and gloves are provided but please wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions. More details from Alwyn Jones, 01736 793468, steeplewoods.org and the Facebook page.
St John’s in the Field Church
Welcome Wednesdays, 2pm-4pm. A warm, safe space to come to.
Liz’s Quizzes
At the Bird in Hand, Hayle. Booking advised via Liz’s Facebook group.
THURSDAYS
Coffee, Cake, and Chat
At Hayle Salvation Army, 2 Cross Street, 10am-noon. All welcome.
Friends of the Towans
A friendly group of volunteers carrying out practical conservation tasks around St Ives Bay, 10am-2pm. All welcome. For details visit friendsofthetowans.co.uk. To book, phone Martin Rule on 07854 123877.
CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other)
At Fore Street Methodist Sunday School, Bunkers Hill, St Ives, 10.30am-12.30pm. Coffee, cake, and chat. Donations for various charities. All welcome.
St Ives Community Foodshare
At Palemon Best Recreation Park, 5.30pm. Collect free sell-by date food that’s too good to go in the bin.
Liz’s Quizzes
At The Lifeboat Inn, St Ives. Booking advised via Liz’s Facebook group.
FRIDAYS
Penderleath Community Woodland
Work sessions every Friday morning, 10am until noon, at Penderleath Community Woodland, Cripplesease. All are welocme to help carry out maintenance of young trees, with a view to plating more this winter. Park in the car park at Giew Mine, Cripplesease, and cross the road. On the first Saturday of the month the sessions switches to Saturday, 2pm-4pm, so no Friday session that week.
St Ives Arts Club
Coffee morning, 11am-12.30pm. Drop-in session open to all members and their guests, in the upstairs theatre.
Lunch and Prayer
At St Ives Salvation Army, Wharf Road, noon. For information, call 01736 797746.
St Ives Community Foodshare
At Palemon Best Recreation Park, 5.30pm. Collect free sell-by date food that’s too good to go in the bin.
Community Mealshare
At St John’s-in-the-Fields Hall, St Ives, 5.30pm. A free, hot, tasty community meal. Chat, meet new people, warm up, and enjoy good food. Veggie, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Test 07769 624410 to book.
Youth Club
At St Ives Salvation Army Hall, Wharf Road, 7.30pm. For information, call 01736 797746.
SUNDAYS
St Ia Church
Holy Communion, 8am (second and fourth Sunday of the month). 9.45am Sung Eucharist, every Sunday. stiveschurch.org.uk/
St John’s in the Fields
Morning Service, 11.15am. Wild Church — a service for all ages, 3.30pm.
Hope Community Church
Morning Service, 10.30am at Lelant Village Hall. To find out more, contact Pastor Rodney Orr on 01736 798530.
St Ives Community Orchard volunteer work party
Help to look after the trees. 11am-1pm. If you are coming for the first time, contact the organisers — text or call 07585 777110. Social distancing and Covid-19 measures apply. Find out more on Facebook.
St Ives Community Foodshare
At St Ives Rugby Club, 11.30am-noon. Collect free sell-by date food that’s too good to go in the bin.
