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Theatre

Around £100

Summer Club - Little Triples Theatre Club

Little Triples Theatre Club 3 August – 7 August Ages 5-11 | Monday – Friday | 8.30 – 3.30pm BOOK HERE A week long Summer Club for children who enjoy performance, singing and dancing. Children will build a play in a week to perform to family and friends on the Friday afternoon. Led by Professional Education and performance teacher Marc Jenyon with support from HN Dance Collective. The days will be packed full with games and activities that build on performance strengths and individual talents. Some will become lead actors, others narrators and everyone will take part in the ensemble and choruses. The more confident may sing a solo, or perform a specific dance piece as part of the final story. Participants need to come in comfortable easy to move clothes, bring a packed lunch and a water bottle. Final show performance for family and friends will be on Friday afternoon from 2pm-3.30pm. When: Monday August 3 – Friday August 7, 8.30am – 3.30pm Cost: £100 for the week *Sibling discounts are available please contact for more details. Once You’ve Signed Up: We’ll send you a quick Google Form for you and your child details. What do I need to know? Who is The Basement for? The 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. I need dropping off in a car.

Fri 7 Aug09:30The Basement Youth Centre(0.2mi)

via The Basement Youth Centre

Community

Friday Art Club

Join us every Friday for a digital detox and creative de-stress 4.00pm-5.o0pm Feeling stressed by school, college, or work? Need a creative way to relax and switch off? Come along to our Friday Art Club hosted by Leggies from Young People Cornwall. Art Club is a chilled-out space where you can unwind, create, and be yourself. When: Every Friday Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm Where: The Basement, Helston Ages: 11–18 (school students & home-educated young people welcome) Art Club is open to anyone aged 11–18 . Whether you come on your own or with friends, you’ll find a relaxed and welcoming space to de-stress creatively. What You Can Expect Get Creative: Try different art activities and express yourself freely Relaxed Vibes: A friendly, supportive environment where you can chill out Time to Unwind: Leave stress at the door and enjoy an hour just for you Bring Your Imagination No art experience needed at all! Whether you love drawing, painting, or experimenting with mixed media, you’re free to explore in your own way. Just bring your curiosity and creativity. This club is a safe, calm space to relax, create, and connect with others who enjoy art as much as you do. Join us every Friday for an hour of creativity, connection, and calm. No need to book ahead – just turn up. What do I need to know? Who is The Basement for? The 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.

Fri 7 Aug17:00The Basement Youth Centre(0.2mi)

via The Basement Youth Centre

Workshops & Classes

Around £50.00

Taster Session

A one-off session allowing you to have a go on the wheel and learn to pinch and coil your first pots! Perfect for beginners, families, as a gift, or a refresher and introduction to the studio if you’ve done a bit before. £50 includes tuition, equipment, materials and firing of 3 pieces. For 18 years … Continued

Sat 8 AugClay Trap(0.2mi)

via Clay TrapLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £50.00

Taster Session

Sat 8 Aug11:00Clay Trap(0.2mi)

via Clay TrapLocal gem

Community

2026-08-16 13:00 - Count Everyone In - Summer Picnic

Time: Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 13:00Details: Our ‘Count Everyone In’ service is this Sunday will take the form of a picnic jointly held with the St Austell branch. / / Details of where the picnic will be held will follow. If you would like more information, please click here. Location: Details to followPostcode: TR13 8EL

Sun 16 Aug14:00Helston Baptist Church(0.5mi)

via Helston Baptist Church

Community

Count Everyone In - Summer Picnic

Sun 16 Aug14:00Helston Baptist Church(0.5mi)

via Helston Baptist Church

Community

Open Tournament 2026 (Summer Bonanza)

Join our two-day summer tournament during the August Bank Holiday! Dates for 2026: 29th-30th August Entries are now open!

Sat 29 AugLizard Peninsula Bowmen(3.7mi)

via Lizard Peninsula BowmenLocal gem

Community

Open Tournament 2026 (Summer Bonanza)

Join our two-day summer tournament during the August Bank Holiday! Dates for 2026: 29th-30th August Entries are now open!

Sun 30 AugLizard Peninsula Bowmen(3.7mi)

via Lizard Peninsula BowmenLocal gem

Community

The Elton John Experience

Get ready for a night of unforgettable hits and dazzling showmanship as The Elton Experience pays tribute to one of music’s greatest icons....

Sat 5 Sept20:30Nancegollan Village Hall(3.3mi)

via Nancegollan Village HallLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £50.00

Taster Session

Sat 12 SeptClay Trap(0.2mi)

via Clay TrapLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £50.00

Taster Session

Sat 12 Sept11:00Clay Trap(0.2mi)

via Clay TrapLocal gem

Community

Count Everyone In

Time: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 15:00Details: Our ‘Count Everyone In’ service is this Sunday. They aim to be accessible to everyone but are particularly designed for people with additional needs. Everyone is welcome. / / The Service will be short and will involve singing Christian hymns and songs, prayer, bible readings and a short talk. Refreshments will be served after the Service. / / It is held at Central Methodist Church, Helston and starts at 3pm. If you would like more information, please click here. / / / / / / Location: Central Methodist Church, Helston, CornwallPostcode: TR13 8EL

Sun 25 Oct15:00Helston Baptist Church(0.5mi)

via Helston Baptist Church

Likely freeCommunity

Foodbank @Dwell on Thursdays

Weekly Foodbank session - including free meal for Foodbank clients

Thu 23 JulHighway House Community Centre(9mi)

via Highway House Community CentreCurated

Community

Around £18

Painting Vibrant Florals

A playful and process-led workshop exploring the possibilities of mixed media painting through drawing, composition and mark-making. In this workshop we will be using real-life floral forms as a springboard to explore shape, structure and composition. Through guided drawing exercises, you’ll develop studies that will form the foundation of your painting.

Thu 23 JulCornwall 365(9.2mi)

via Cornwall 365Local gem

Likely freeCommunity

The Scarlet Pimpernel

With a fast-paced retelling of The Scarlet Pimpernel - revolution, romance and razor-sharp comedy are guaranteed. IntoBodmin are a proud partner in supporting this show in coming to Cardinham Woods. France is burning, the guillotine is busy, and Marguerite Blakeney is stuck in England with an idiot husband, a man so relentlessly foolish, it’s starting to feel strategic…However when ruthless revolutionary Chauvelin – head of the French Republic's Committee of Public Safety, with a very loose grip on the word “safety” – threatens her brother’s life, Marguerite is dragged into a world of spies, secrets and very sharp blades. Will she betray the mysterious Scarlet Pimpernel, or let her brother face the guillotine. What do you do when every choice costs you the person you love? Three actors tear through revolutions, opera houses, seedy Dover pubs and glittering ballrooms using nothing but a mountain of wigs and sheer nerve. Expect quick-fire gags, high-octane multi-rolling in this sharply modern, joyously theatrical retelling of Baroness Orczy’s swashbuckling classic. IntoBodmin have been producing Theatre in the Woods for the last 5 years, bringing you the opportunity to experience the finest performances Cornwall has to offer in Bodmin's very own National Forest. **VIP TICKETS ON SALE NOW ** NEW for this year's Theatre in the Woods show.

Thu 23 JulCornwall 365(9.2mi)

via Cornwall 365Local gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee Morning, Cake & Crafts Sale for Ukraine

Saturday 23rd July The Parish Rooms Frogpool

Thu 23 JulSt Wenappa's Church(9.3mi)

via St Wenappa's ChurchCurated

Religion & Spirituality

Study Night

In the evening we have a Study Night at the church which begins at 7pm. Our Sunday morning message is discussed and studied in more depth. On the first Thursday of each month the Study Night makes way for a Worship and Prayer Evening (same time and location).

Thu 23 JulBethel Community Church(9.6mi)

via Bethel Community ChurchCurated

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Venues with events near Helston

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Clay Trap0.2 miles away Helston Baptist Church0.5 miles away The Basement Youth Centre0.2 miles away

More about Helston

Cornwall, England

Helston sits right in the heart of Cornwall, a spot where the sea air keeps spirits high and the local scene stays surprisingly lively. The Basement Youth Centre has been hosting community nights for ages, while The Blue Anchor usually manages to turn a quiet evening into something rather memorable. It is not often you find two places that manage to pull a whole town together without needing a massive budget or a shouty marketing campaign. Near Here keeps track of who is playing and what is on the menu so you do not have to waste time scrolling through endless lists.

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