by stiveslocal | Apr 23, 2025 | Arts and entertainment
An exhibition marking the 50-year career of potter Mark Griffiths is running at the Leach Pottery, blending tradition with individual expression in every pot. Mark presents an array of forms, exploring squared bottles, jugs, and larger shapes such as chargers and...
by stiveslocal | Apr 22, 2025 | Arts and entertainment
St Ives-based artist Heather McAlpine is returning to the Crypt Gallery in May with a solo exhibition entitled Ebb & Flow. The show brings together all of her large-scale paintings alongside new canvases and works on paper created over the past few months. Last...
by stiveslocal | Mar 12, 2025 | Arts and entertainment, community news
St Ives Kite Fest is returning, the town council has confirmed, taking place on The Island on 29th March — a fun, free event for all ages! Photograph: Tom Harrison Revived by the council in 2022, the annual event is led by the culture team, who are collaborating once...
by stiveslocal | Mar 10, 2025 | community news, News
The Mermaid, one of St Ives best-known restaurants, which has been run by the same family for more than four decades, has come to the market. With its wood-panelled rooms, church pews, and walls decorated with fishing nets and photos, The Mermaid has long been a...
by stiveslocal | Feb 26, 2025 | community news, News
Cornwall Council has approved its budget for 2025/26, which will see a 4.99% increase in council tax rates. This includes a 2% levy to be used for adult social care. The plans include an increase of £22 million in the council’s net spending on care for adults and...
