Children’s activities

ONE-OFF EVENTS

27th April: Kids’ 2km race on the King George V Memorial Walk, Hayle. Start time 9am.

5th May: Celebrating Beltane with the May Horns and May Pole Dancing, at the Guildhall, West Pier, and Sloop Slipway, St Ives. From 11.45am at the Guildhall. Full itinerary here.

5th December: Santa arrives by lifeboat to mark the start of the Christmas season in St Ives, from 5pm. followed by the procession to Royal Square and the switching on of the Christmas lights. Find out more on the St Ives in December website.

REGULAR EVENTS

MONDAYS

Little Ones at The Bridge
Toddler Café and Baby Café, at The Bridge, Hayle. Toddler Café runs from 9.30am-10.30am during term time and is free. A range of resources to support your child’s learning through play. You can also cosy up on a sofa or in a den to read a book with your little one. Baby Café runs from 10.45am-11.45am and is also free. Sensory toys and age-appropriate resources for your baby, and tea and coffee for you. Sessions for both age groups usually finish with a few songs. Find out more and book here.

TUESDAYS

Tiddlers
Baby and toddler group which meets weekly in term time, 10am-11.30am, at St John’s Church vicarage garden. All under-fives welcome — no need to book. More information on the church website.

1st St Ives Cubs
Meet at 6.30pm-8pm at Ayr Field, St Ives, during term time.

WEDNESDAYS

Little Ones On The Beach
From 9.30am-10.30am in term time. Fresh air and a chance to play in the dunes while making new friends. Park for free near Lula’s, near to which the group is based. Arrive whenever you like and follow the handprint signs. Find out more and book here.

Rhyme Time
At Hayle Library, 10am and 11am.

Rhyme Time
At St Ives Library, 10.45am. Thirty minutes of music, singing, and stories for pre-school children.

Brownies
At St Ives Salvation Army, Wharf Road, 5pm. For information, call 01736 797746.

1st St Ives Beavers
Meet from 6.30pm-7.45pm at Ayr Field, St Ives, during term time.

THURSDAYS

Little Ones Go Exploring
From 9.30am-11am in term time. Meet at Gwithian Green for a little walk and some pond dipping. Parking is free — arrive whenever suits. Find out more and book here.

Carbis Bay Scouts
Beavers meet at the Scout Hut, Porthrepta Road, from 5pm-6.15pm, followed by Cub meetings from 6.30pm-8pm. To find out more, contact Ian White on 07776 328229 or email janmack56@hotmail.com.

FRIDAYS

Toddlers
At the St Ives Salvation Army, Wharf Road, 9.30am. For information call 01736 797746.

Tots in the Fields
Baby group, meeting at St Johns in the Fields, 10.30am-11.30am. £1 per session. Starting 11th March, 2022, and every two weeks thereafter. Details on the group’s Facebook page.

Youth Club
At St Ives Salvation Army Hall, Wharf Road, 7.30pm. For information, call 01736 797746.