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ONE-OFF EVENTS
27th July: Children’s author and illustrator Rebecca Cobb reads her new book, A Wild Walk to School, at The Cornerstone, St Ives Library, 10.30am. £2 per person. More information and tickets here.
31st July: Wild for Wellbeing, a free nature-based family workshop for primary-aged children at the Hayle Family Hub, Bodriggy Street, Hayle, 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. Find out more.
31st July: Charity auction at the Lifeboat Inn, St Ives, in aid of the Edward Hain Centre. Find out more.
3rd August: St Ives Raft Race, in the harbour, 6pm.
9th August: St Ives Pain Café at the Edward Hain Centre, St Ives, 1pm-3pm. A wellbeing space to learn to live well with pain. More information from Ruth (07736 409301) or Debbie (07593 555598).
10th August: Pop-up Food Hub at St John’s in-the-Fields Church, St Ives, 10am-11am. Find out more.
12th August: Free Community Summer Fun Day at Palemon Best, St Ives. Tying in with the Summer Reading Challenge 2024. Find out more.
15th August: RNLI Lifeboat Day at St Ives Lifeboat Station, 10am-4pm.
15th August: Outdoor cinema at the Recreation Ground, Hayle. Organised The Rec Café.
24th August: Party in the Park at the Recreation Ground, Hayle. Organised The Rec Café.
25th August: Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve Open Day, from 2pm. Find out more.
31st August: Gwinear Village Show at the Methodist Hall, Wall Road, Gwinear, 12.30pm.
31st August: Family Silent Disco at the Recreation Ground, Hayle. Organised The Rec Café.
6th September: St Ives Pain Café at the Edward Hain Centre, St Ives, 1pm-3pm. A wellbeing space to learn to live well with pain. More information from Ruth (07736 409301) or Debbie (07593 555598).
14th September: Pop-up Food Hub at Hayle Day Care Centre, 10am-11am. Find out more.
4th October: St Ives Pain Café at the Edward Hain Centre, St Ives, 1pm-3pm. A wellbeing space to learn to live well with pain. More information from Ruth (07736 409301) or Debbie (07593 555598).
2nd November: Pop-up Food Hub at St John’s in-the-Fields Church, St Ives, 10am-11am. Find out more.
7th December: Pop-up Food Hub at Hayle Day Care Centre, 10am-11am. Find out more.
REGULAR EVENTS
MONDAYS
Welfare Benefits Advice
At the Edward Hain Centre, St Ives, on the first Monday of the month, 10.30am-1.30pm. Booking essential: drop in to the centre or email centremanager@edwardhaincentre.org.uk
Liz’s Quizzes
At The Castle, Fore Street, St Ives (from 17th May). Booking advised via Liz’s Facebook group.
TUESDAYS
St John’s in the Fields Church
Morning prayer, 9.30am. stiveschurch.org.uk/
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.
Knit and Natter
At the Edward Hain Centre, St Ives, 11am-12.30pm. Open to all — just show up.
St Ives History Walk
A two-hour walk around exploring many facets of local history. Meet 11am by the Barbara Hepworth sculpture at the Malakoff. £5 (children free), cash only. No need to book.
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.
Welfare Benefits Advice
Free advice on the first Friday of every month, 10.30am-1.30pm, at the Edward Hain Centre. To book an appointment email centremanager@edwardhaincentre.org.uk or drop into the centre.
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.
