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SUMMARY:Helston Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of food and farming since 2008! \nHelston Farmers Market is a much-loved date in the community calendar — and it’s easy to see why! \nLocated at the Old Cattle Market\, right beside Coronation Park\, the Market brings together the very best local produce — direct from farmers\, growers\, and artisan makers across the region. \nJoin us on the first Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. \n Stock up on fresh seasonal produce \n\nParkingSmall pay & display car park at Coronation Park (proceeds support the park).  Larger car park at Castle Green.  Free parking nearby at Fairground car park. \n\n  \n  \nOther FAQsEvents may be filmed/photographed and used by South Kerrier Alliance CIC or partners for promotion/evaluation. Attendees are responsible for informing their group.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/helston-farmers-market-3-2/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Old Cattle Market\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market Events
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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
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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SUMMARY:HN Collective Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:HN Collective is a vibrant new dance academy\, dedicated to inspiring creativity & confidence.\nCommencing 21st January 2026\n\nFollowing the huge success of the December Taster Classes HN Collective will be taking over The Basement on Wednesday evenings for 3 fantastic street dance classes!\n\n\n\n\nEach class will get your body moving\, you’ll learn new choreography\, put together movements and practice routines…all whist listening to fantastic music in a venue with club vibes!\n\n\n\n\nSchool years:\n\n\nYears 4-6: 4:45pm-5:45pm\nYears 7-11: 6:00pm-6:45pm – this class is FREE!\nOpen house: 7:00-8:00pm – this class is for all ages!  Who said street dance was just for the kids\, whether you are 19 or 90 you’ll be welcome here.\n\n\n\nFor booking information please message Hannah  HERE\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 11-18 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. \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 hello@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 hello@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone who is attending 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. \n\nThis is a Basement Partner Event and all queries relating to this event should be directed to the Event Organiser\, HN Collective.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/hn-collective-dance-academy/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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SUMMARY:Helston Sing Choir
DESCRIPTION:Helston Sing Choir\nLive Concert\nWednesday 10th June | 7pm\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nHelston’s community choir takes to the lakeside for a feel-good summer evening concert! Sing Choir – Cornwall’s largest independent community choir – brings together voices from across the community for an uplifting performance by the water. \nWith a repertoire spanning contemporary pop and rock all the way back to 60s classics and everything in between\, all performed with live accompaniment\, this is a concert guaranteed to get you smiling\, swaying and singing along. \nThe Helston branch of Sing Choir is part of a vibrant singing community with over 170 members across Falmouth\, Helston and Truro – and this lakeside concert is a chance to hear them in full voice. \nBring a blanket\, pack a picnic\, and settle in for a lovely evening of live music in the park. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for all ages.\nThis is a ticketed event that requires pre-booking.\nBring your own chairs and/or blankets.\n\nFlexible Ticket Prices \nThe South Kerrier Alliance CIC own and run Coronation Park for the “benefit of the residents of Helston and The Lizard” and we want everyone to be able to enjoy our events. To try and make our events as accessible as possible\, we are offering various ticket prices for this event and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won’t be asked any questions and your ticket options won’t be shared with anyone. \n\n\n£14 Supporter Ticket\nThis ticket includes a donation to support South Kerrier Alliance CIC’s work. \n\n\n\n\n£10 Just a Ticket\nThis ticket covers our core costs of the event. \n\n\n\n\n£8 Helping You Ticket\nIf you can only afford this ticket right now\, that’s not a problem. \n\n\n\n\n£5 Under 16 Ticket \n\n\n\n\n£0 Event Ticket Draw\nIf you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw here. We will give away as many tickets as we are able to and we will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event. \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.\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.\nUnfortunately\, dogs are not permitted at events.\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.\nTickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/helston-sing-choir/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260114T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T094319Z
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SUMMARY:HN Collective Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:HN Collective is a vibrant new dance academy\, dedicated to inspiring creativity & confidence.\nCommencing 21st January 2026\n\nFollowing the huge success of the December Taster Classes HN Collective will be taking over The Basement on Wednesday evenings for 3 fantastic street dance classes!\n\n\n\n\nEach class will get your body moving\, you’ll learn new choreography\, put together movements and practice routines…all whist listening to fantastic music in a venue with club vibes!\n\n\n\n\nSchool years:\n\n\nYears 4-6: 4:45pm-5:45pm\nYears 7-11: 6:00pm-6:45pm – this class is FREE!\nOpen house: 7:00-8:00pm – this class is for all ages!  Who said street dance was just for the kids\, whether you are 19 or 90 you’ll be welcome here.\n\n\n\nFor booking information please message Hannah  HERE\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 11-18 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. \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 hello@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 hello@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone who is attending 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. \n\nThis is a Basement Partner Event and all queries relating to this event should be directed to the Event Organiser\, HN Collective.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/hn-collective-dance-academy/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260421T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183412Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260114T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T094319Z
UID:10000303-1782319500-1782331200@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:HN Collective Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:HN Collective is a vibrant new dance academy\, dedicated to inspiring creativity & confidence.\nCommencing 21st January 2026\n\nFollowing the huge success of the December Taster Classes HN Collective will be taking over The Basement on Wednesday evenings for 3 fantastic street dance classes!\n\n\n\n\nEach class will get your body moving\, you’ll learn new choreography\, put together movements and practice routines…all whist listening to fantastic music in a venue with club vibes!\n\n\n\n\nSchool years:\n\n\nYears 4-6: 4:45pm-5:45pm\nYears 7-11: 6:00pm-6:45pm – this class is FREE!\nOpen house: 7:00-8:00pm – this class is for all ages!  Who said street dance was just for the kids\, whether you are 19 or 90 you’ll be welcome here.\n\n\n\nFor booking information please message Hannah  HERE\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 11-18 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. \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 hello@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 hello@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone who is attending 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. \n\nThis is a Basement Partner Event and all queries relating to this event should be directed to the Event Organiser\, HN Collective.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/hn-collective-dance-academy/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260421T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183412Z
UID:10000589-1782648000-1782662400@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T164500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260114T184120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T094319Z
UID:10000304-1782924300-1782936000@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:HN Collective Dance Academy
DESCRIPTION:HN Collective is a vibrant new dance academy\, dedicated to inspiring creativity & confidence.\nCommencing 21st January 2026\n\nFollowing the huge success of the December Taster Classes HN Collective will be taking over The Basement on Wednesday evenings for 3 fantastic street dance classes!\n\n\n\n\nEach class will get your body moving\, you’ll learn new choreography\, put together movements and practice routines…all whist listening to fantastic music in a venue with club vibes!\n\n\n\n\nSchool years:\n\n\nYears 4-6: 4:45pm-5:45pm\nYears 7-11: 6:00pm-6:45pm – this class is FREE!\nOpen house: 7:00-8:00pm – this class is for all ages!  Who said street dance was just for the kids\, whether you are 19 or 90 you’ll be welcome here.\n\n\n\nFor booking information please message Hannah  HERE\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 11-18 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. \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 hello@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 hello@lovehelston.co.uk \n\n\nWill you be taking photos and video?\nWe often take photos so let everyone who is attending 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. \n\nThis is a Basement Partner Event and all queries relating to this event should be directed to the Event Organiser\, HN Collective.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/hn-collective-dance-academy/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T191200Z
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SUMMARY:Helston Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of food and farming since 2008! \nHelston Farmers Market is a much-loved date in the community calendar — and it’s easy to see why! \nLocated at the Old Cattle Market\, right beside Coronation Park\, the Market brings together the very best local produce — direct from farmers\, growers\, and artisan makers across the region. \nJoin us on the first Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. \n Stock up on fresh seasonal produce \n\nParkingSmall pay & display car park at Coronation Park (proceeds support the park).  Larger car park at Castle Green.  Free parking nearby at Fairground car park. \n\n  \n  \nOther FAQsEvents may be filmed/photographed and used by South Kerrier Alliance CIC or partners for promotion/evaluation. Attendees are responsible for informing their group.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/helston-farmers-market-3-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Old Cattle Market\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260421T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183412Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-07-05/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260318T093703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T093703Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260421T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183412Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260318T100203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T203743Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260421T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183412Z
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260318T101610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T101610Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260724T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260318T102309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T110129Z
UID:10000511-1784919600-1784926800@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pitch Perfect: Open-Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Perfect: Open-Air Cinema\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nFriday 24th July | 7pm \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nA cappella comedy gold under the Cornish sky! Our evening screening brings the pitch-perfect harmonies\, the riff-offs and the cup song to the big screen at Coronation Park. \nWhether you’re an aca-fan or discovering the film for the first time\, this is a brilliantly funny\, feel-good movie that’ll have you singing all the way home. Bring a blanket\, grab a drink from the bar\, and settle in for a summer evening of laughs and music by the lake. \nYou’ll be humming it for days. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. \nThis film is rated 12A. \nBy purchasing a ticket for our evening screenings you’re directly helping to support our free daytime cinema screenings for local children and families. Thank you! \nFlexible Ticket Prices \nThe South Kerrier Alliance CIC own and run Coronation Park for the “benefit of the residents of Helston and The Lizard” and we want everyone to be able to enjoy our events. To try and make our events as accessible as possible\, we are offering various ticket prices for this event and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won’t be asked any questions and your ticket options won’t be shared with anyone. \n£15 Supporter Ticket\nThis ticket includes a donation to support South Kerrier Alliance CIC’s work. \n£12 Just a Ticket\nThis ticket covers our core costs of the event. \n£10 Helping You Ticket\nIf you can only afford this ticket right now that’s not a problem. \n£0 Event Ticket Draw\nIf you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw here. We will give away as many tickets as we are able to and we will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for ages 12+.\nThis is a ticketed event that requires pre-booking.\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.\nA licensed bar will be selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks.\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.\nUnfortunately\, dogs are not permitted at events.\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.\nTickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/pitch-perfect/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260318T103217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T103217Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260421T145902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T183412Z
UID:10000593-1785067200-1785081600@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T213000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260318T105140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T110656Z
UID:10000515-1785524400-1785533400@lovehelston.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bohemian Rhapsody: Open-Air Cinema
DESCRIPTION:Bohemian Rhapsody: Open-Air Cinema\nSouth Kerrier Alliance\nFriday 31st July | 7pm\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE\nFreddie Mercury on the big screen\, under the stars\, by the lake. Is there a better way to spend a summer evening? \nOur evening screening of Bohemian Rhapsody brings the extraordinary story of Queen and their legendary frontman to Coronation Park. From the formation of the band to their iconic Live Aid performance\, this is a foot-stomping\, fist-pumping celebration of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. \nBring a chair\, bring a blanket\, bring your air guitar — and get ready for a night to remember. Legendary. \nThis film is rated 12A. \nBy purchasing a ticket for our evening screenings you’re directly helping to support our free daytime cinema screenings for local children and families. Thank you! \nFlexible Ticket Prices \nThe South Kerrier Alliance CIC own and run Coronation Park for the “benefit of the residents of Helston and The Lizard” and we want everyone to be able to enjoy our events. To try and make our events as accessible as possible\, we are offering various ticket prices for this event and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won’t be asked any questions and your ticket options won’t be shared with anyone. \n£15 Supporter Ticket\nThis ticket includes a donation to support South Kerrier Alliance CIC’s work. \n£12 Just a Ticket\nThis ticket covers our core costs of the event. \n£10 Helping You Ticket\nIf you can only afford this ticket right now that’s not a problem. \n£0 Event Ticket Draw\nIf you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw here. We will give away as many tickets as we are able to and we will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nSuitable for ages 12+.\nThis is a ticketed event that requires pre-booking.\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.\nA licensed bar will be selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snacks.\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.\nUnfortunately\, dogs are not permitted at events.\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.\nTickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/bohemian-rhapsody-open-air-cinema/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260801T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T233114
CREATED:20260219T191200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T191200Z
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SUMMARY:Helston Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of food and farming since 2008! \nHelston Farmers Market is a much-loved date in the community calendar — and it’s easy to see why! \nLocated at the Old Cattle Market\, right beside Coronation Park\, the Market brings together the very best local produce — direct from farmers\, growers\, and artisan makers across the region. \nJoin us on the first Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. \n Stock up on fresh seasonal produce \n\nParkingSmall pay & display car park at Coronation Park (proceeds support the park).  Larger car park at Castle Green.  Free parking nearby at Fairground car park. \n\n  \n  \nOther FAQsEvents may be filmed/photographed and used by South Kerrier Alliance CIC or partners for promotion/evaluation. Attendees are responsible for informing their group.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/helston-farmers-market-3-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Old Cattle Market\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0SR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Farmers Market Events
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SUMMARY:Beats & Eats
DESCRIPTION:Beats & Eats\nTruro Nourish Hub\nSaturday 1st August | Families from 12pm / Adults from 7pm\nMORE INFO COMING SOON\nAffordable street food\, banging DJs\, flavours and beats! Truro Nourish Hub bring their brilliant Beats & Eats to Coronation Park for a day-into-evening celebration of nourishing food and great music. \nFamilies are welcome from midday for a relaxed afternoon of tasty food and chilled tunes. Then from 7pm\, the vibe shifts up a gear as the DJs take over for the grown-ups. Think street food\, cold drinks\, and a soundtrack that’ll keep you moving all evening. \nWho are Truro Nourish Hub? \nThrough the Truro Community Kitchen\, the Truro Nourish Hub share the art of cooking and sharing affordable\, healthy\, and delicious meals — a skill that goes beyond the kitchen. The small team are dedicated to building connections\, embracing diverse cultures\, and fostering a sense of belonging. As their support family expands\, so does their commitment to providing more than just recipes; as a CIC the Truro Nourish Hub is about nurturing growth and empowerment. Join them on this heartfelt journey as they build a community across Cornwall that’s not just about meals but about lifting each other higher. \nFull line-up and details coming soon — keep an eye on our social media and mailing list. \nEvent-Specific Information \n\nFamily-friendly session from 12pm.\nAdult session from 7pm.\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.\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.\nTickets are non-refundable.
URL:https://lovehelston.co.uk/event/beats-and-eats/
LOCATION:Coronation Park\, Porthleven Rd\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 0RA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coronation Park Events
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SUMMARY:Electric Rock Collective - NEW
DESCRIPTION:🎵 ELECTRIC ROCK COLLECTIVE 🎵 31 May – 9 August\nAges 11-18 | 10 x Sunday Workshops | 12 noon – 4pm\n£100 for the full course (Supported by South Kerrier Alliance CIC)\nBOOK HERE\n\n\nWho are the Electric Rock Collective?\n \nImagine as many musicians as possible\, all playing together in perfect sync—big energy\, big sound\, big vibes (think mass rock performances for inspiration!). Now imagine you playing in that collective with friends old and new! Now imagine that you’ve practiced for 10 weeks and now your live on stage at Coronation Park. \nStop imagining and JOIN US… \nWhen: \n\nMay: 31\nJune: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\nJuly: 5\, 12\, 19\nAugust: 2\, 9\n🕙 12.00 PM – 4:00 PM\n\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions \nThe grand finale? A live performance at Busk It! on August 16th! \nWhat Happens Over the 10 weeks? \n🤝 SESSION 1: Meet The Collective \nFIRST: Get to know everyone through icebreakers and a casual jam session and then learn a song as a whole collective (Electric Orcestra) \nWe’ll figure out who plays what and at what level. \nTHEN: We choose a song YOU want to learn (within your genre—rock\, pop\, indie\, whatever your groove is). We start working on it together and getting the basics down. \nThis is where the magic starts—strangers become bandmates. \n🎸 SESSIONS 2 -9: Make It Sound Good \nPRACTICE\, practice\, practice. Get your song tight and performance-ready with guidance and support throughout the day. \nWork on: \n\nPlaying together as a unit\nTiming and dynamics\nBand communication\nMaking it sound polished\n\nIf we nail the song early? Great— we choose another one and keep the momentum going! \n🌟 SESSION 10: The Final Push \nFIRST: Final rehearsal to polish your performance. \nAnd then it’s time to… \n🌟 BUSK IT!: Show Time (Sunday 16 August) \nFinal rehearsal of the Electric Rock Collective Song (or songs!). \nSound check\, stage setup\, then it’s time to perform your song(s) to parents\, friends\, family and the community. Show them what you’ve accomplished together as a collective! \nFrom “nice to meet you” to “playing live together” in ten fun sessions. \nIs This For Me? \n✓ Perfect If You: \n\nCan already play your instrument at a basic level\nHave your own instrument (and amp if needed) Talk to use if you need an instrument to take part\, we will see if we can help.\nPractice at home but have never been in a band\nWant to meet other young musicians your age\nAre aged 11-18\nAre ready to commit to all 10 session (or as many as you can)\n\n✓ What Parents Should Know: \n\nStructured\, supervised sessions with experienced guidance\nTeaches collaboration\, commitment\, and confidence\nSafe environment for teens to develop social and musical skills\nAffordable at just £50 ( Support from the South Kerrier Alliance CIC allows us to keep the cost as low as possible – this works out at just £5 per session or just over £1.25 per hour!)\nCulminates in a real performance opportunity\nShort break factored in midway through the session\, bring a snack and water bottle.\n\nWhat You’ll Need to Bring \n🎸 Your own instrument\n🔌 Your amp (if you play electric guitar/bass)\n🎒 A snack and drinks bottle\, we have a top-up station\n💪 Enthusiasm and commitment for all 10 sessions \nIt’s best if you bring your own gear\, which you will use at your own risk. For drummers we have one drum kit available per session! \nThe Details \nWhen: May: 31\, June: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28\, July: 5\, 12\, 19\, August: 2\, 9 PLUS the opportunity to perform at Busk It! in Coronation Park on Sunday August 16th.\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWho: Ages 11-18 who can already play their instrument\, or would like to sing\nCost: £50 for all 10 sessions\nWhere: The Basement \nFREE SPACES AVAILABLE we reserve 20% of our spaces for FSM (Free school meal) Basement Members\, please book early to avoid disappointment (Register as a FSM member on our website: www.lovehelston.co.uk/the-basement ) \nOnce You’ve Signed Up \nWe’ll send you a quick Google Form to help us put the right musicians together: \n\nWhat instrument do you play?\nCan you bring your own instrument and amp?\nWhat genre of music is your groove?\nHow old are you?\n\nThis helps us create balanced bands with compatible musical tastes. \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/electric-rock-collective-new/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:The Basement\, Helston Gateway\, The Parade\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 8RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Basement
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