BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Love Helston | South Kerrier Alliance CIC - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Love Helston | South Kerrier Alliance CIC
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Love Helston | South Kerrier Alliance CIC
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T195854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201825Z
UID:10000495-1777716000-1777726800@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Your Story\, Your Art
DESCRIPTION:A new creative programme for teens\nLed by Open The Box Arts (13+)\nSaturday 10am-1pm\nYour Story\, Your Art! \nA creative programme for teens aimed at bring young people together to amplify their voices and tell their stories about our town. \nOver three months\, we’re bringing together a crew of young people from across Helston to co-create a workshop programme that you shape and lead. Think zine-making\, storytelling\, art\, writing\, and more — using professional materials\, working with brilliant artists\, and making something real together. The programme will end with a sharing and exhibition at The Basement on Saturday 13 June.  \nNo pressure. No auditions. Just good people\, good creative work\, and a place where you belong. \nWant in? Sign up here \nFor Parents and Carers \nThe Basement is a neutral\, welcoming space in Helston town centre — not attached to any school or existing group — where young people aged 11–18 can meet\, create\, and build new friendships. \nThis pilot project uses high-quality creative workshops to support confidence\, wellbeing\, and self-expression. Young people aren’t just participants — they help shape the programme itself\, giving them a genuine voice and a real sense of ownership. \nLed by professional artists and makers\, workshops are inclusive\, safe\, and designed to bring together young people from different backgrounds around shared creative goals. \nThis group will meet on a mixture of Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. \nThis is a pilot project. What we learn will inform a longer 18-month programme that we hope to secure funding for. Your young person’s experience and ideas will help shape what comes next. \nWhat do I need to know? \n\nWho is The Basement for?\nThe Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for\, designed by you\, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.\n\nI need dropping off in a car. Where?\nThe Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. \n\n\nDo I have to book?\nWe have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and\, if we have room\, you’ll be able to come in. \n\n\nWhat is access like?\nWe have level\, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. \n\n\nWhere is The Basement?\nWe are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. \n\n\nWhere can I find out more about The Basement?\nOn our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos\, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation\, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/your-story-your-art/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-32.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T195854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201825Z
UID:10000496-1778320800-1778331600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Your Story\, Your Art
DESCRIPTION:A new creative programme for teens\nLed by Open The Box Arts (13+)\nSaturday 10am-1pm\nYour Story\, Your Art! \nA creative programme for teens aimed at bring young people together to amplify their voices and tell their stories about our town. \nOver three months\, we’re bringing together a crew of young people from across Helston to co-create a workshop programme that you shape and lead. Think zine-making\, storytelling\, art\, writing\, and more — using professional materials\, working with brilliant artists\, and making something real together. The programme will end with a sharing and exhibition at The Basement on Saturday 13 June.  \nNo pressure. No auditions. Just good people\, good creative work\, and a place where you belong. \nWant in? Sign up here \nFor Parents and Carers \nThe Basement is a neutral\, welcoming space in Helston town centre — not attached to any school or existing group — where young people aged 11–18 can meet\, create\, and build new friendships. \nThis pilot project uses high-quality creative workshops to support confidence\, wellbeing\, and self-expression. Young people aren’t just participants — they help shape the programme itself\, giving them a genuine voice and a real sense of ownership. \nLed by professional artists and makers\, workshops are inclusive\, safe\, and designed to bring together young people from different backgrounds around shared creative goals. \nThis group will meet on a mixture of Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. \nThis is a pilot project. What we learn will inform a longer 18-month programme that we hope to secure funding for. Your young person’s experience and ideas will help shape what comes next. \nWhat do I need to know? \n\nWho is The Basement for?\nThe Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for\, designed by you\, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.\n\nI need dropping off in a car. Where?\nThe Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. \n\n\nDo I have to book?\nWe have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and\, if we have room\, you’ll be able to come in. \n\n\nWhat is access like?\nWe have level\, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. \n\n\nWhere is The Basement?\nWe are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. \n\n\nWhere can I find out more about The Basement?\nOn our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos\, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation\, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/your-story-your-art/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-32.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260415T101023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T101023Z
UID:10000568-1778430600-1778445000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:99p Films | People's Emergency Briefing
DESCRIPTION:99p Films| People’s Emergency Briefing\nWith support from Helston Climate Action Group & Helston Town Council\nSunday 10th May\nBOOK NOW \n📢 A special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing \nFind out more about the NEB here – https://www.nebriefing.org \nWhat’s happening with climate and nature\, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing – an eye-opening film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like: \n🌧️ Extreme weather\n🍞 Food security\n🏥 Health\n💷 Cost of living \nThe film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV\, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham\, Deborah Meaden\, and a range of voices from across the UK \nAfter the film there will be a short open discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally. \nWe have invited the local MP\, Jayne Kirkham\, and are optimistic that they will join with constituents for this important discussion about our future. \nAttendance for this event is free but we kindly accept any donation to help us continue bringing these important films to you. A seperate food ticket is for those looking to enjoy some British grown produce packed with nutrients and grown in a way that supports soil health and increases biodiversity. \nTimings:\n4:30pm Doors Open\n5pm Film starts\n6pm Discussion\n7pm Feast \nBring a friend\, neighbour or family member: everyone is welcome! \nWe’re delighted to have the support and collaboration of a number of partners and local community groups with this screening. Including:\nHelston Climate Action Group – https://www.helstonclimateaction.earth\nSouth Kerrier Alliance C.I.C. – https://lovehelston.co.uk\nWomens Institutes (WI) – https://cornwallwi.org.uk/?cn-reloaded=1\nHelston Town Council – https://www.helston-tc.gov.uk \n \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/99p-films-peoples-emergency-briefing/
LOCATION:Old Cattle Market\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,Old Cattle Market Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PEB.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T200635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T140144Z
UID:10000492-1778522400-1778529600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Your Story\, Your Art
DESCRIPTION:A new creative programme for teens\nLed by Open The Box Arts (11+)\nMonday 6pm-8pm\nYour Story\, Your Art! \nA creative programme for teens aimed at bring young people together to amplify their voices and tell their stories about our town. \nOver three months\, we’re bringing together a crew of young people from across Helston to co-create a workshop programme that you shape and lead. Think zine-making\, storytelling\, art\, writing\, and more — using professional materials\, working with brilliant artists\, and making something real together. The programme will end with a sharing and exhibition at The Basement on Saturday 13 June.  \nNo pressure. No auditions. Just good people\, good creative work\, and a place where you belong \nFor Parents and Carers \nThe Basement is a neutral\, welcoming space in Helston town centre — not attached to any school or existing group — where young people aged 11–18 can meet\, create\, and build new friendships. \nThis pilot project uses high-quality creative workshops to support confidence\, wellbeing\, and self-expression. Young people aren’t just participants — they help shape the programme itself\, giving them a genuine voice and a real sense of ownership. \nLed by professional artists and makers\, workshops are inclusive\, safe\, and designed to bring together young people from different backgrounds around shared creative goals. \nThis group will meet on a mixture of Saturday mornings and Monday evenings. \nThis is a pilot project. What we learn will inform a longer 18-month programme that we hope to secure funding for. Your young person’s experience and ideas will help shape what comes next. \nWhat do I need to know? \n\nWho is The Basement for?\nThe Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for\, designed by you\, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.\n\nI need dropping off in a car. Where?\nThe Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. \n\n\nDo I have to book?\nWe have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and\, if we have room\, you’ll be able to come in. \n\n\nWhat is access like?\nWe have level\, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. \n\n\nWhere is The Basement?\nWe are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. \n\n\nWhere can I find out more about The Basement?\nOn our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos\, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation\, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/your-story-your-art-2/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-32.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T205058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T104407Z
UID:10000501-1779526800-1780245000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bobo's Giant Seedling Trail
DESCRIPTION:Bobo’s Giant Seedling Trail\nTrevow Helston & Cousin Jack’s\nMay Half Term\nFREE EVENT\nSomething strange has happened — Bobo’s giant seedlings have escaped and are hiding all over Helston! Can you find them all? \nBobo\, the loveable character from Caroline Pedler’s The Accidental Gardener\, has been busy planting up his seedlings – but these aren’t ordinary seedlings. \nWeird\, wonderful\, colourful and made from all sorts of materials by members of the community\, the giant seedlings have popped up in shops and venues right across town. \nYour mission: find them all\, complete your trail\, then head to Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park to claim your prize! \nRunning throughout May half term\, this free family trail is the perfect excuse to explore Helston’s shops and streets with your family before heading to Coronation Park. \nPick up a trail from anywhere in town displaying a seedling – don’t worry\, you’ll spot them. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free\, self-guided trail. No booking required.\nThe trail runs across Helston town centre\, not just the park.\nPick up a trail from Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park or from participating shops and venues across town.\nPrizes can be claimed at Lakeside Cafe in Coronation Park.\nAlso happening during May half term: Story Quest Day at Coronation Park (Friday 30th May) — a creative outdoor adventure where stories come to life across the park\, rounding off a week-long celebration of words and stories in Helston.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThe trail finishes at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA\, but takes place across town.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe trail runs in all weather – so bring a coat on wet days!\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nIf you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/bobos-giant-seedling-trail/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bobo-trail.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260311T151029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T151029Z
UID:10000449-1779973200-1779980400@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manga Drawing Workshop - What 'are your' Three Words?
DESCRIPTION:With artist Keith Sparrow\nSupported by Trevow Helston and The Writers Block (11+)\n1pm-3pm  Thursday 28 May\nBook Here (FREE) \nJoin manga artist and writer Keith Sparrow for a fun and creative manga drawing workshop for children. Young artists will learn how to design their own exciting manga characters with step-by-step guidance\, using pencil and colour.\nKeith is the author of several books about drawing manga and loves inspiring children to tell stories through art. His latest book\, Cornwall’s Fantastic 5!\, shares the amazing stories of five of Cornwall’s most famous people and achievements.\nIn this interactive session\, children will discover simple techniques for drawing expressive faces\, action poses and unique characters\, while building confidence in their creativity. Keith has been drawing and collecting comics since childhood and now runs popular manga workshops across Cornwall.\n\nPerfect for young fans of manga and comics—no experience needed\, just bring your imagination!\n\nWhat(areyour)3Words is a Trevow Helston & Writers’ Block community project taking place across Helston in May half term. Utilising the concept of What3Words as a unique location device and turning it into a method of story generation and collection.\n\nForget the algorithm. Make something with your hands!\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nWho is The Basement for?\nThe Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for\, designed by you\, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.\n\nI need dropping off in a car. Where?\nThe Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. \n\n\nDo I have to book?\nWe have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and\, if we have room\, you’ll be able to come in. \n\n\nWhat is access like?\nWe have level\, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. \n\n\nWhere is The Basement?\nWe are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. \n\n\nWhere can I find out more about The Basement?\nOn our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos\, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation\, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/manga-drawing-workshop-what-are-your-three-words/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Manga-workshops-blank-1-e1491219270716.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260311T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T144633Z
UID:10000448-1780059600-1780068600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Zine Making Workshop - What 'are your' Three Words?
DESCRIPTION:With artist Karen Howse\nSupported by Trevow Helston and The Writers Block (11+)\n1pm-3.30pm  Friday 29 May\nBook Here (FREE) \nEver wanted to make your own mini magazine? In this hands-on workshop\, artist Karen Howse will show you how to create a zine — a DIY publication you design yourself\, from scratch\, in an afternoon. \nCut\, stick\, stamp\, draw\, collage\, and even type on a real typewriter. No experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to make a mess. \nAs part of What(areyour)3Words\, you’ll also explore the art of erasure poetry — hunting through existing text to find hidden words and stories. What three words will you uncover today? \nPerfect for ages 11+ \nWhat(areyour)3Words is a Trevow Helston & Writers’ Block community project taking place across Helston in May half term. Utilising the concept of What3Words as a unique location device and turning it into a method of story generation and collection.\n\nForget the algorithm. Make something with your hands!\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nWho is The Basement for?\nThe Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for\, designed by you\, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.\n\nI need dropping off in a car. Where?\nThe Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. \n\n\nDo I have to book?\nWe have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and\, if we have room\, you’ll be able to come in. \n\n\nWhat is access like?\nWe have level\, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. \n\n\nWhere is The Basement?\nWe are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. \n\n\nWhere can I find out more about The Basement?\nOn our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos\, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation\, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/zine-making-workshop-what-are-your-three-words/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-28.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T203255Z
UID:10000500-1780135200-1780153200@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Story Quest Day
DESCRIPTION:Story Quest Day\nTrevow Helston & The Writers’ Block\nSaturday 30th May\nFREE EVENT\nFrom coats with too many pockets\, to weird and wonderful objects\, to a cast of unexpected characters\, Story Quest Day is a creative outdoor adventure where stories come to life across the park. Solve the riddles to find hidden objects\, create pocket stories\, invent your own wild and wacky character and be entertained by the fabulous Story Republic! \nStory Quest Day is the grand finale of The Story Lab – a week-long celebration of words and stories that transforms Helston into a living literary adventure across the May half term. Throughout the week\, Trevow Helston teams up with Cornwall’s writing centre\, The Writers’ Block\, to bring workshops\, events and drop-in sessions to venues all over town — from memoir writing and manga workshops to poetry\, zine-making\, an open mic speakeasy and The Story Lab at Trevow Chapel\, where you can become a Story Inventor and create your own characters and stories. \nStory Quest Day brings the adventure outdoors and into Coronation Park for a creative family day to round off the week. \nPerfect for curious minds\, budding writers and anyone who loves a good tale. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nWear comfortable shoes for exploring the park.\nAlso running during May half term: Bobo’s Giant Seedling Trail (23rd–31st May) — hunt down Bobo’s escaped giant seedlings across town and claim your prize at the park café!\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/story-quest-day/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Story-Quest.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T210718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T101708Z
UID:10000504-1780756200-1780758000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hello Beach
DESCRIPTION:Hello Beach\nJasmine Cole Productions\nSaturday 6th June | 2.30pm\nFREE EVENT\nSay hello to the beach! This magical interactive show from Jasmine Cole Productions is specially designed for babies and toddlers aged 0–2 years. Using puppetry\, singing and sensory play\, Hello Beach creates a wonderfully calm and captivating experience for the very youngest audience members. \nFrom the same Cornwall-based company behind the acclaimed Hello Birds\, this gentle sensory show uses sound\, colour\, texture and small puppets to bring the seaside to life. Little ones can explore\, touch\, listen and join in – a beautiful first introduction to live performance. \nPerfect for babies\, toddlers and their grown-ups. Just turn up and get ready to say hello to the beach! \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nDesigned for children aged 0–2 years and their grown-ups.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nThe show is gentle and sensory-friendly.\nApproximate running time: 30 minutes.\nWe kindly ask that the ratio between adults and infants is 1:1.\n\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/hello-beach/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hello-Beach.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T211954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T101646Z
UID:10000506-1781361000-1781364600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Squashbox: Curious Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Squashbox: Curious Creatures\nSupported by Lakeside Cafe\nSaturday 13th June | 2.30pm\nFREE EVENT\nWelcome to the Curious Creatures wildlife park! World-renowned explorer Jeremiah Johnson has handed the running of his animal collection over to his inexperienced nephew Craig… and things don’t quite go as planned. \nExpect performing fleas\, skateboarding snails\, gymnastic gerbils\, irritable alligators\, over-excited elephants\, and a very intelligent orang-utan – all brought to life through Craig Johnson’s brilliant puppetry\, storytelling\, comedy and live music. You’ll learn amazing facts about how animals evolved and how their adaptations help them survive in the wild. After all\, we’re all related if you go back far enough! \nSquashbox Theatre’s shows are a much-loved fixture of the Coronation Park summer programme. A former member of Cornwall’s renowned Kneehigh Theatre\, Craig combines natural history\, slapstick and a gently subversive sense of humour that delights adults just as much as children. Don’t miss one of Cornwall’s finest one-man puppet shows! \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for children aged 5+ and their families.\nBring your own chairs and/or blankets.\nApproximate running time: 50 minutes.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairgrond car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/squashbox-curious-creatures/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sing-Choir-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T202909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202909Z
UID:10000499-1781373600-1781380800@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Your Story\, Your Art - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Final Exhibition\nOut of The Box Arts presents the work by the young people attending ‘Your Story\, Your Art’\n6pm-8pm  Saturday 13 June\nMore details coming soon… \n\n\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nWho is The Basement for?\nThe Basement isn’t just another youth centre – it’s the space you asked for\, designed by you\, built for you. The space is primarily for 13-18 year olds. Your basement. Your rules. Your future starts here.\n\nI need dropping off in a car. Where?\nThe Basement is in Trengrouse Way pay and display car park. \n\n\nDo I have to book?\nWe have a limited capacity and booking means we can guarantee you a space. You can still turn up on the day and\, if we have room\, you’ll be able to come in. \n\n\nWhat is access like?\nWe have level\, step-free access from the car park into the building as well as accessible toilets. If you have additional access needs please contact us on jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk or drop in. \n\n\nWhere is The Basement?\nWe are in the basement of Helston Gateway (the former Budgens supermarket building) next to The Parade and in Trengrouse Way car park. \n\n\nWhere can I find out more about The Basement?\nOn our website at www.lovehelston.co.uk or by contacting Jonathan at jonathan@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone you’re booking tickets for know this. These photos\, films and recordings may be used at any time in print and online for evaluation\, promotion or in connection with other projects. If you would prefer to not be in photos please let staff at The Basement know.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/your-story-your-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-design-34.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260316T213105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T213105Z
UID:10000507-1781956800-1781971200@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Helston Picnic Pride
DESCRIPTION:Helston Picnic Pride\nHelston Town Council in partnership with South Kerrier Alliance\nSaturday 20th June | from 12pm\nFREE EVENT\nHelston Picnic Pride is back for 2026! Organised by Helston Town Council\, this free afternoon at Coronation Park celebrates our local LGBTQIA+ community with live music\, free crafting\, local acts and support groups. \nEveryone is invited. \nThis is Helston Town Council’s annual celebration of pride\, community and togetherness – a day for everyone to come together and show that Helston is a place where everyone is welcome. \nBring a picnic\, grab a coffee from Lakeside Cafe\, and enjoy an afternoon of music\, creativity and connection by the lake. \nWhether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community\, an ally\, or just looking for a lovely afternoon in the park with your family\, Helston Picnic Pride is for you. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.\nThis is a free event organised by Helston Town Council. No booking required — just turn up!\nFree crafting activities available.\nSupport groups and community organisations will be present.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/helston-picnic-pride/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pride.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260318T093703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T093703Z
UID:10000508-1783771200-1783787400@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Helston Water Carnival
DESCRIPTION:Helston Water Carnival\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nSaturday 11th July (wet weather backup Sunday 12th July)\nFREE EVENT\nAhoy\, water warriors and fun-seeking families! Round up your crew and zoom down to Helston’s Water Carnival this summer – it’s back and bigger than ever! \nWe’re back for the third year with a floating float parade\, mini sailing boat race and a “Need for Speed” peddled float race! #LoveHelston \nTimings:\n12-2pm workshop\n2pm little boat race\n1.30pm judging\n2.30pm mini boat race finishes\n3pm Juding announcements\n3.30pm Grand Parade\n4pm Race \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages. Spectators welcome!\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nWet weather backup date: Sunday 12th July.\nDetails on how to enter a float will be announced closer to the event.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place around the Boating Lake at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/water-carnival-2026/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Water-Carnival.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260318T100203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T203743Z
UID:10000509-1784372400-1784386800@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Play It Again!
DESCRIPTION:Play It Again!\nOne Blue Eye\nSaturday 18th July | 11am–3pm\nFREE EVENT – part of Playful Park\nThis summer\, Coronation Park is getting seriously colourful\, but before Playful Park launches on 26th July\, there’s work to do – and this is where you come in. \nPlay It Again is a hands-on creative session with Helston’s own One Blue Eye – the brilliant recycled plastic workshop based right here in town\, led by maker Matt Nott. Together\, we’ll transform waste plastic into game-playing pieces for the new floor mural. These are the pieces that families will pick up and play with all summer – and you’ll have helped make them. \nThis isn’t just a workshop. It’s about rolling up your sleeves\, getting creative\, and playing your part in getting Coronation Park ready for its most colourful summer yet. Whether you’re five or fifty-five\, come along\, get stuck in\, and know that when you see families playing on that mural in August\, you helped make it happen. \nPart of the build-up to the Playful Park launch on 26th July. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis – packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. \nAlongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just drop in!\nAll materials provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/play-it-again/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Play-it-again.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260318T101610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T101610Z
UID:10000510-1784901600-1784908800@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lilo & Stitch: Open-Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Lilo & Stitch: Open-Air Cinema\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nFriday 24th July | 2pm\nFREE EVENT\nSchool’s out — summer’s here! Kick off the holidays with a free outdoor screening of Disney’s heartwarming live-action hit Lilo & Stitch at Coronation Park. \nGrab the kids\, pack a picnic (or treat yourself to something from Lakeside Cafe)\, spread out your blankets by the lake and enjoy a feel-good family film on the big screen in the great outdoors. This is one of four free open-air cinema screenings this summer\, brought to you by the South Kerrier Alliance — completely free for the whole community. \nThis film is rated PG. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/lilo-and-stitch/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lilo-Stitch.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260318T103217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T103217Z
UID:10000512-1784977200-1784991600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bunting Bonanza!
DESCRIPTION:Bunting Bonanza!\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nSaturday 25th July | 11am–3pm\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nTomorrow we launch Playful Park — but first\, let’s make the park look gorgeous! \nBunting Bonanza is your chance to get creative and make colourful bunting that will dress Coronation Park for the whole summer. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just fancy having a go\, all materials are provided — just bring your imagination and your best colour combinations. Great for families! \nThis isn’t just about bunting. It’s about getting together as a community and putting your mark on the park before its most colourful summer yet. A relaxed\, creative\, all-ages session to get us ready for the big Playful Park launch the very next day. \nCome along\, get stuck in\, and help us deck the park! \nPart of the build-up to the Playful Park launch on 26th July. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just drop in!\nAll materials provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/bunting-bonanza/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bunting-Bonanza.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260318T103951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T200758Z
UID:10000513-1785063600-1785081600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ready Steady Play!
DESCRIPTION:Ready Steady Play! — Playful Park Launch\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nSunday 26th July | from 11am\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nSupported by Helston Town Council\nToday\, Coronation Park gets seriously colourful. Welcome to Playful Park! \nWe’re launching with a bang — come and be the first to play on our spectacular new giant painted floor mural\, designed by local artist Lisa Curtis and packed with games for all ages. Race on our interactive running track. Discover the game pieces that the community helped make at our Play It Again workshop. See the bunting you helped create fluttering over the park. \nThe mural is free to play and here to stay — a permanent new addition to Coronation Park that families can enjoy all year round. The interactive running track will be in place all summer long too. \nToday is just the beginning of a whole summer of free family fun at the park. Come and play. It’s yours. \nWith thanks to Helston Town Council for supporting Playful Park. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. Free cinema under the sky for your family. Free theatre for your kids. Free days out that don’t cost a penny. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nThe painted floor mural is a permanent installation — free to play all year round.\nThe interactive running track will be in place for summer 2026.\nDesigned by local artist Lisa Curtis.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/ready-steady-play/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Playful-Park-launch.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260318T104719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T104732Z
UID:10000514-1785506400-1785513600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Encanto: Open-Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Encanto: Open-Air Cinema\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nFriday 31st July | 2pm\nFREE EVENT\nWe don’t talk about Bruno… but we do talk about free cinema in the park! Our second free open-air screening of the summer brings Disney’s Encanto to the big screen at Coronation Park. \nJoin the Madrigal family in their magical Colombian casita for an afternoon of irresistible songs\, stunning animation and a beautiful story about family\, belonging and being yourself. Pack a picnic\, grab something from Lakeside Cafe\, spread out your blankets and enjoy an afternoon of Disney joy in the great outdoors. \nWe guarantee you’ll be singing “Surface Pressure” on the way home. This is one of four free open-air cinema screenings this summer\, brought to you by the South Kerrier Alliance — completely free for the whole community. \nThis film is rated PG. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/encanto-open-air-cinema/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Encanto.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260804T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T171913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204455Z
UID:10000517-1785853800-1785857400@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Squashbox: Stones & Bones
DESCRIPTION:Squashbox: Stones & Bones\nsupported by Lakeside Cafe\nTuesday 4th August | 2.30pm\nFREE EVENT\nJourney back to ancient Cornwall — a land of fiery volcanoes\, strange prehistoric creatures\, myth\, legend\, giants and druids! \nSquashbox Theatre’s Stones & Bones is a marvellous mix of history and mystery. Find out all about archaeology and fossils\, say hello to one of your stone-age ancestors\, hear stories of giants and wizards\, see a volcano erupting before your very eyes\, and maybe even glimpse a dinosaur or two. There will be thrills and spills galore\, but also lots of laughs\, plenty of puppets\, songs\, slapstick\, tall tales and crazy characters — all presented in that unique Squashbox style. \nSquashbox Theatre’s Craig Johnson — former member of Cornwall’s renowned Kneehigh Theatre — is a much-loved fixture of the Coronation Park summer programme. His shows combine natural history\, slapstick and a gently subversive sense of humour that delights adults just as much as children. We’re grateful for the kind support of Lakeside Cafe\, whose generous sponsorship helps us bring Squashbox Theatre to the park for free every summer. \nStones & Bones is just one of four free Squashbox shows at Coronation Park this summer: \n\nCurious Creatures — 13th June\, 2.30pm\nStones & Bones — 4th August\, 2.30pm\nSkillywidden — 22nd August\, 2.30pm\nThe Sea Show — 31st August\, 2.30pm\n\nWith thanks to Lakeside Cafe for supporting all Squashbox events. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for children aged 5+ and their families.\nApproximate running time: 50 minutes.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/squashbox-stones-and-bones/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Untitled-6.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T173423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204732Z
UID:10000519-1785927600-1785942000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Big Scribble
DESCRIPTION:The Big Scribble\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nWednesday 5th August | 11am–3pm\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nGrab the chalks and go wild — the whole park is yours! \nThe Big Scribble is exactly what it sounds like: a glorious\, messy\, creative free-for-all where the paths and paving of Coronation Park become one giant canvas. Whether you’re drawing rainbows\, writing messages\, creating masterpieces or just scribbling for the sheer joy of it\, this is a day to let your creativity run riot. \nAll ages\, no rules (well\, maybe a few)\, and absolutely free. Part of the Playful Park summer programme — because sometimes the best art happens when you just let people loose with a box of chalk. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nChalks provided.\nWear clothes you don’t mind getting chalky!\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/the-big-scribble/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Scribble-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260807T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260813T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T174256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T174256Z
UID:10000521-1786111200-1786636800@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:A Minecraft Movie: Open-Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:A Minecraft Movie: Open-Air Cinema\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nFriday 7th August | 2pm\nFREE EVENT\nBlock by block\, this is going to be epic! Our third free open-air screening of the summer brings A Minecraft Movie to the big screen at Coronation Park. \nThe songs. The magic. The whole family. Whether your kids are Minecraft obsessives or you just fancy a free film in the park\, this is a brilliant way to spend a summer afternoon. Grab the kids\, pack a picnic or visit Lakeside Cafe\, spread out your blankets and enjoy another afternoon of free cinema in the great outdoors. \nThis is one of four free open-air cinema screenings this summer\, brought to you by the South Kerrier Alliance — completely free for the whole community. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/minecraft-movie/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Minecraft.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T175057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T175322Z
UID:10000523-1786183200-1786291200@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Games for Good: SW Cornwall Games Expo
DESCRIPTION:Games for Good: SW Cornwall Games Expo\nRoll the Dice supported by South Kerrier Alliance\nSaturday 8th & Sunday 9th August | All day\, drop-in\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nRoll the Dice presents the South West Cornwall Games Expo — and it’s taking over! Coronation Park and the Old Cattle Market play host to a whole weekend of gaming groups\, vendors\, events and open space to play. \nWhether you’re into board games\, card games\, tabletop RPGs\, miniature painting or just fancy trying something new\, there’s something for every kind of gamer across the two-day expo. Browse the vendors\, join a game\, learn something new\, or just hang out with fellow gamers in one of Cornwall’s most beautiful parks. \nAll welcome — from seasoned gamers to complete beginners. This is gaming for good: bringing people together through the joy of play. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just drop in across the weekend.\nTakes place across Coronation Park and the Old Cattle Market.\nVendors on site.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park and the Old Cattle Market\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/games-for-good/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Games-for-Good.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204757Z
UID:10000518-1786356000-1786896000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Commedia dell'arte on the Loose!
DESCRIPTION:Commedia dell’arte on the Loose!\nDidi Hopkins & Trevow Helston\nMonday 10th – Sunday 16th August\nFREE POP-UP PERFORMANCES — Playful Park\nWe are thrilled to welcome one of the UK’s leading Commedia dell’arte practitioners to Helston this summer. Didi Hopkins — whose extraordinary career spans the National Theatre\, the Royal Shakespeare Company\, RADA\, LAMDA and the Roundhouse\, and who was a central figure in developing the smash-hit One Man\, Two Guvnors — is coming to Coronation Park as part of Playful Park. \nWorking with Trevow Helston\, Didi will spend two weeks with a group of students\, immersing them in the 500-year-old Italian theatre tradition of Commedia dell’arte — the masks\, the characters\, the improvisation\, the slapstick and the storytelling that sit at the very roots of European theatre. The first week takes place at Trevow Chapel; the second week\, the troupe moves to Coronation Park. \nThroughout the week\, there will be a pop-up performance somewhere in the park. It could happen at any time — by the lake\, near the cafe\, in the play park\, anywhere. Keep your eyes peeled and look out for them around and about! These unannounced\, unpredictable and utterly delightful moments of live theatre are Commedia at its best — mischievous\, physical\, funny and totally in the moment. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just be in the park and keep your eyes open!\nPop-up performances could happen at any time throughout the day.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nPop-up performances take place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/commedia-dellarte-on-the-loose/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Commedia.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T175648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T204916Z
UID:10000524-1786528800-1786550400@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Youth Circus in the Park – International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:Youth Circus in the Park – International Youth Day\nCirk Hes Youth Circus\nWednesday 12th August | from 11am\nFREE EVENT\nHave a go\, watch the show\, celebrate circus\, celebrate youth. \nTo celebrate International Youth Day\, Cirk Hes will present a free outdoor circus performance in Coronation Park\, Helston on 12 August\, featuring performers from our Gen A and NextGen Youth Circus programmes. Thanks to support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC\, the day will also include a free air and ground-based circus skills workshop and open jam for local young people\, running 11am–1pm\, followed by the show at 1.30pm. \nEveryone is welcome to run away with the circus\, have a go\, and enjoy the celebration of local young circus talent. They ARE amazing\, you WILL be amazed. \n24 Hour Cirkathon! \nEat\, Sleep\, Circus\, Repeat! To mark International Youth Day\, Cirk Hes are also running a 24-hour Cirkathon to raise £1\,000 to fund their Youth Circus sessions for a month. Get involved and help support Helston’s brilliant community circus — watch this space for details on how you can help! \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nFree circus skills workshop and open jam: 11am–1pm.\nPerformance: 1.30pm.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/youth-circus/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Circus.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260815T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T180258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205013Z
UID:10000525-1786820400-1786827600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Helston Town Band: Proms by the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Proms by the Lake\nHelston Town Band\nSaturday 15th August | 7pm\nFREE EVENT\nGet ready to sing your hearts out — Kernow style! Helston Town Band return to the lakeside for their annual Proms by the Lake — a summer evening of rousing Proms favourites\, guest soloists and feel-good brilliance. \nNow a much-loved tradition at Coronation Park\, Proms by the Lake brings the community together for an evening of music by the water. Bring your flags\, bring your voice\, bring a blanket and a picnic\, and join in. \nFull programme details coming soon. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nBring your own chairs and/or blankets.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nA licensed bar will be selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/proms-by-the-lake/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Proms.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260319T180933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T174754Z
UID:10000526-1786885200-1786894200@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Busk It!
DESCRIPTION:Busk It!\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nSunday 16th August | from 1pm\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nLocal musicians and young talent from The Basement and across Helston take the stage for an afternoon of live music in the park! \nBusk It! celebrates the musical talent on our doorstep — from emerging young performers finding their feet to established local musicians sharing their sound. The Basement\, Helston’s space for young people at the Gateway Project\, has been nurturing the next generation of musicians and this is their chance to shine in front of a home crowd. \nGrab a coffee from the cafe\, sit by the lake\, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music. You might just discover your new favourite local act. \nPart of the Playful Park summer programme. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nFeatures young performers from The Basement\, Helston’s space for young people.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green. Free parking is available at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/busk-it/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event,The Basement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Busk-It.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260822T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260323T182835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205223Z
UID:10000537-1787409000-1787412600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Squashbox: Skillywidden
DESCRIPTION:Squashbox: Skillywidden\nsupported by Lakeside Cafe\nSaturday 22nd August | 2.30pm\nFREE EVENT\nDiscover the magical world of Cornish folklore with Squashbox Theatre! Meet Skillywidden the mischievous Pisky and all of his faery friends as you journey through the Cornish countryside searching for the elusive Small Folk\, Piskies\, Knockers\, Brownies and — most mischievous of all — the Spriggans. \nAlong the way you’ll learn all about the bees\, bats\, birds and butterflies who live alongside them. Marvel at the incredible Book of Nature as it literally comes alive before your eyes! Expect puppets\, storytelling\, comedy\, live music and all the charm you’d expect from Squashbox Theatre — a wonderful celebration of Cornwall’s folklore and natural world. \nWe’re grateful for the kind support of Lakeside Cafe\, whose generous sponsorship helps us bring Squashbox Theatre to the park for free every summer. \nSkillywidden is one of four free Squashbox shows at Coronation Park this summer: \n\nCurious Creatures — Friday 13th June\, 2.30pm\nStones & Bones — Monday 4th August\, 2.30pm\nSkillywidden — Saturday 22nd August\, 2.30pm\nThe Sea Show — Sunday 31st August\, 2.30pm\n\nAll four shows are completely free\, thanks to Lakeside Cafe. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for children aged 5+ and their families.\nApproximate running time: 50 minutes.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green and the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/squashbox-skillywidden/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Skillywidden.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T154500
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260323T184603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T184610Z
UID:10000539-1787839200-1788363900@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wizard of Oz: Open-Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:  \nWizard of Oz: Open-Air Cinema\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nThursday 27th August | 2pm\nFREE EVENT\nFollow the yellow brick road — all the way to Coronation Park! Our fourth and final free open-air screening of the summer brings the timeless magic of The Wizard of Oz to the big screen outdoors. \nDorothy\, Toto\, the Scarecrow\, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion — there’s no place like Coronation Park for a classic movie afternoon. Whether you know every word or you’re introducing a new generation to Oz\, this is a film that never gets old. \nGrab the kids\, pack a picnic or visit Lakeside Cafe\, spread out your blankets and click your heels together. This is the last of four free open-air cinema screenings this summer\, brought to you by the South Kerrier Alliance — completely free for the whole community. \nStay for the evening and catch Wicked: For Good at 7pm — the perfect double bill! \nThis film is rated U. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis open-air event takes place in Events Square\, directly outside Lakeside Cafe at Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nPlease bring your own chairs and/or blankets. Seating is not provided.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nOutdoor events will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather and bring a coat. Please don’t bring umbrellas as they block the view for other audience members.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green and at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park and Events Square. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/wizard-of-oz-open-air-cinema/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Wizard-of-Oz-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260828T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260323T195610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T195610Z
UID:10000540-1787914800-1787931000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wake the Giant!
DESCRIPTION:Wake the Giant! by The Lost Giants\nSupported by Trevow Helston & South Kerrier Alliance\nFriday 28th August | 11am–3pm (procession at 3pm)\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nSomething massive is coming to Coronation Park — and it needs YOUR help to come alive! \nWake the Giant is a brand new event for Helston\, created by The Lost Giants — Amy and Ruth Webb\, Cornwall’s very own professional giant makers. Born from a 35-year-old giant-making tradition in Lostwithiel\, The Lost Giants revive and reimagine folk practices\, bringing communities together through the shared magic of making and celebration. Now they’re bringing their extraordinary craft to Coronation Park for a day like nothing the park has ever seen. \nFrom 11am\, the park becomes a hive of making and mischief. Help dress the giant\, craft your own makeshift musical instruments\, and gather together to celebrate summer’s bounty. Inspired by the Cornish tradition of “shallal” — where communities took to the streets to make themselves heard for miles around — the morning builds towards one glorious\, noisy\, colourful moment. \nAt 3pm\, it’s time. Lead a bonkers\, noisy procession around the lake — the bigger the crowd\, the bigger the noise! Bring the whole family\, bring your neighbours\, bring anyone who loves a bit of joyful chaos. \nNothing like this has ever happened at the park before. Don’t miss the chance to be part of it. \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages — the whole community is invited.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\nWorkshops run from 11am. The procession begins at 3pm.\nAll materials for instrument-making and giant-dressing provided.\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green and at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/wake-the-giant/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Giants-scaled.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T171442
CREATED:20260323T201053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T205818Z
UID:10000542-1788094800-1788102000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Sports Day
DESCRIPTION:Family Sports Day\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nSunday 30th August | 1–3pm\nFREE EVENT — Playful Park\nOn your marks\, get set… GO! \nOld school family sports day fun returns to Coronation Park – expect all the classics. Whether you’re a competitive parent\, a reluctant runner or just here for the cheering\, Family Sports Day is a brilliant\, silly\, joyful afternoon for the whole family. \nNo lycra required\, or encouraged… \nTurn up\, team up\, and get stuck in! \nWhat is Playful Park? \nPlayful Park is our 2026 project transforming Coronation Park into a vibrant destination for family fun all summer long. At its heart is a spectacular giant painted floor mural designed by local artist Lisa Curtis — packed with games for all ages\, free to play and here to stay as a permanent new addition to the park. Alongside the mural\, there’s an interactive running track\, community bunting-making\, the Big Scribble (where you get to draw all over the paths!)\, a two-day games expo\, busking from local young musicians\, Play in a Day with the Minack\, roaming Commedia dell’arte\, Wake the Giant\, a family sports day and much more running right through the summer holidays. \nSupport free events at Coronation Park \nThis year\, over 60% of our events at Coronation Park are completely free. We do this because we believe that everyone in Helston and on The Lizard deserves access to brilliant events — regardless of what’s in their pocket. The South Kerrier Alliance CIC is a not-for-profit organisation and we don’t receive any regular public funding. Every free event we put on is only possible because of the support of people like you. If days like this matter to you and your community\, please consider making a donation here. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a free event. No booking required — just turn up!\n\nWhat do I need to know? \n\nThis event takes place across Coronation Park\, Helston\, TR13 0RA.\nLakeside Cafe will be open serving hot and cold drinks\, ice creams\, cakes and a range of family-friendly meals.\nThe event will go ahead in all but the most extreme weather conditions\, so please dress for the Cornish weather.\nThere is a small pay and display car park at Coronation Park — all proceeds support the running of the park. There is a larger pay and display car park at Castle Green and at the nearby Fairground car park.\nThere is level access to Coronation Park. If you have any additional access needs that you’d like to discuss with us\, please email Guy at guy@lovehelston.co.uk.\nThere are accessible toilets at the rear of Lakeside Cafe.\nEvents may be filmed or photographed and the material may be used by the South Kerrier Alliance CIC and its partner companies/organisations for evaluation\, promotion or other projects. Please make sure everyone in your party is aware of this.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/family-sports-day/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events,Free event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lovehelston.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sports-Day.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR