Featured Events in Truro in June, 2025 (August Updated)

We are stoked to be able to have Ben Ottewell return for what will undoubtedly be another fabulous solo gig here at Old Bakery Studios. Ben is a British musician best known as the gravelly-voiced frontman of the indie rock band Gomez. Their debut album, "Bring It On," released in 1998, which won the Mercury Music Prize. Ottewell's distinctive vocals and songwriting contributed to the band's unique sound, characterized by a blend of blues, folk, and rock elements. With a career spanning over two decades, Ben Ottewell continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances and evocative songwriting, cementing his legacy as one of the most distinctive voices in British rock music. Information Source: OLD BAKERY STUDIOS | eventbrite

The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically. In 2025, the band are embarking on their European Violation Tour.A concert lasting over 2 hours 30 mins, filled with hits, fan favourites but with a nod to the 35th Anniversary of the legendary Violator album. The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right:Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia, Black Volition), Keith Trigwell (Speak & Spell, Form), Barclay Quarton (The Doors Experience)" The Devout are The Best Depeche Mode Tribute in The UK" - BBC Information Source: OLD BAKERY STUDIOS | eventbrite

THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF WORKING WITHIN THE FAMILY JUSTICE SYSTEM - Key Speaker Dr Anna Gough, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Exploring our reasons for working within the Family Justice System The reality, emotional demands and consequences of working within the Family Justice System The scope of the problem and impact on the performance of the Family Justice System The reasons for these difficulties - how and why they arise - the impact of Covid Q&A FOSTERING AND THE SEARCH FOR APPROPRIATE PLACEMENTS FOR CHILDREN - Julie Goodwin and Sandra King, Cornwall Council Fostering in Cornwall and the difficulties Exploring the process for searching for interim and final placements for children in Cornwall The placement options available for children The national difficulties in current placement searches and the issues the geography of Cornwall creates with regard to placement and contact with parents/siblings Q&A 1.30pm Registration 2pm Dr Anna Gough - The Emotional Impact of working within the Family Justice System plus Q&A 3pm break and cream tea 3.30pm to 4.30pm Julie Goodwin and Sandra King - placements and fostering 4.30pm to 5pm - Closing comments DFJ HHJ Richards Ticket price - £30 per person to include parking and a cream tea Information Source: KBG Chambers | eventbrite

This workshop is an opportunity for you and your little ones to explore art techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment. All of the activities have been planned with the aim of making, playing, & enjoying the creative process! In this session you will: Have the opportunity to get messy painting and stamping sheep! Collage Tractors & pigs, then get them all muddy! Make your own colourful chick-chick-chickens to take home! The activities are created for 2-5 year-olds. I am really happy for younger children to attend, if parents are happy to take responsiblity for the materials they are using. Any questions please email: popuppaintpot@gmail.com. The sessions will be run by me, Sophie! It's my * dream * to run art workshops for children & adults. So, taking a step towards that, I am starting toddler art classes every two weeks at Hendra Hall. I am a qualified art teacher & work in museum education. I also have 2 children under 3 - so may have some little art assistants with me! To reflect that, the price aims to cover the cost of hall hire & materials. Class sizes will be kept small, so through the weeks we can explore painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more! Information Source: Pop Up Paint Pot | eventbrite

Featuring former members of 'The Jilted Generation', 'Flint Fire' have been causing a ruckus & raising the roof of Keefs legacy across dancefloors & festivals in the UK. Providing a setlist full of greatest hits, album tracks and fan favourites from The Prodigy's back catalogue brought with an intense live show. The fully live band perfectly recreate the manic show stopping spectacle you would expect from The Prodigy featuring 'Firestarter' / 'Omen' / 'Breathe' amongst others, “a real treat for true Prodigy fans.'' Information Source: OLD BAKERY STUDIOS | eventbrite

Unravelling the world of social media, the magic the mystery and how it can perform alongside your existing marketing A 4-hour course with Karen Hoyle that includes: What is social in 2025 - Top Channels to use and how they perform today It's Social Media - Be Social - But its an art! Content - Writing for Socials, Photography, Video, Live Video, AI Content Facebook Ads - Ad platform and Meta Business Suite Live - Reach your target customer LinkedIn, X, and Instagram - An overview Choose 3 and do them well - make your choice, plan your budget and your content - Your strategy Using ChatGPT for content planning and delivery About Karen Hoyle A board level strategic marketing and business professional. A strong and successful commercial sense has been developed following hands-on work with National and International leading brands as Head of Marketing and Internal Communications and Consultancy positions. 'Influential Woman of the Year Finalist' in Venus Business Awards. Strengths lie in guaranteed delivery to timely and appropriate planning, team management, commercial focus, marketing ROI, marketing strategy, innovative digital strategies, thought leadership and cutting through the treacle to focus on priorities. Working with £Million businesses as well as SMEs. Specialties: Marketing Strategy and Planning, Business Growth Strategy, Social Media Management, Internal Communications, PR, Digital Marketing Strategy, Storytelling and Content, SME Growth, Team Management and wide-ranging Marcoms. Agile Qualified Practitioner, Experienced speaker and presenter. Lecturer and tutor. Linkedin profile explains all: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenhoyle/ Funding Statement Digital Futures Cornwall is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council is responsible for managing projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-sharedprosperity-fund-prospectus Follow us on Social Media to keep updated with news and events: LinkedIn Facebook Information Source: Truro & Penwith College | eventbrite

Please note: Cornwall Wildlife Trust list the event and process payment and tickets. For contact information for this walk please see below. Take a walk around our unique reserve to see what the beavers have been building, including their dams and the first lodge in Cornwall in over 400 years! Join us for a guided walk around the reserve and then relax in this tranquil place at dusk to (hopefully) see and hear the beavers in action. During the two hour visit, we’ll show you how busy the beavers have been and teach you about their fantastic way of life as ecosystem engineers! The walks will take place at dusk to ensure that you get the best opportunity to see the beavers. The animals are becoming more secretive so a sighting isn’t guaranteed. Meet at: Woodland Valley Farm, Ladock near Truro, Cornwall. Grid ref: SW907515 Postcode: TR2 4PT. Contact: Tel 01872 273939 Suitable for: ages 8+, and an adult must accompany those under 16 What to bring: Please wear CLEAN wellington boots . Wellies are essential as the site is incredibly wet. You may be asked to use a disinfection footbath for your footwear so it should be waterproof. You will also need warm and waterproof clothing including long trousers . You are advised to bring binoculars and you may wish to wear insect repellent. A torch (preferably head torch) is advised to help exit the site at the end of the walk. Leaders: Cornwall Wildlife Trust - staff and project volunteers. Contact: beaverproject@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk Access information: Following the installation of a raised boardwalk in Spring 2022, the Beaver Enclosure is accessible to people with reduced mobility. There is Disabled parking on the site – please follow the signage and an Accessible toilet is included in the new composting toilet block at the farm. There is a farm lane of about ¼ mile going down to the Beaver enclosure. Within the enclosure there is a level raised wooden boardwalk of 1.2m wide leads through the wooded area with some sections of enclosed gravel pathways and passing and resting points. There are several options to get to the enclosure: 1. Off road mobility scooters and good electric wheelchairs can proceed down the lane with due care and attention on the incline down the valley. 2. There is a modified, electric golf buggy which can take up to three passengers on a front seat. It is a 5–minute journey. This is available for anyone with limited mobility range, either as a front seat passenger or there are two seats on the rear of the buggy. 3. An alternative option for a wheelchair user would be to travel down in a link box attached to the tractor and a carer/pa can travel with you to help support if needed. We have had visits and advice from Disability Cornwall Team to ensure we have made visits to this wet woodland environment as accessible as possible to all. Please inform Cornwall Wildlife trust when booking if you will need additional support during your visit. Parking instruction: Follow postcode to farm track entrance, look out for ‘Woodland Valley Farm’ sign, drive down the track and into the farm. Follow ‘Car Park’ signs. Other information: Please remember that Woodland Valley Farm is a working farm with livestock. Please arrive at the farm with plenty of time to get ready in your wet gear. Be prepared for a short but steep walk down a farm track. Unless you hear otherwise, please assume the walk is going ahead, even in rainy conditions. Please ensure that your mobile phones are switched off or on silent mode during the walk. If you bring a camera please respect our no flash photography rule with regard to the beavers. Please note we can only issue refunds if given more than 48 hours notice. Limited free tickets For each 'Individuals and Families' beaver walk we have two tickets available, free of charge, for lower income earners and students. If you would like to book a free ticket please email beaverproject@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk with the subject ' Beaver Project Free Ticket '. These are subject to availability and not guaranteed. If available we will reply with a promo code which will enable you to access a free ticket. WELLBEING AND SAFETY The site is in its natural state and so we ask you to be cautious with regard to: Low branches, logs, and brambles on the ground and uneven ground. Please don’t pick any foliage there is Hemlock on the site. The site is surrounded by an electric fence, so please wait for a member of the team to escort you into the site. We look forward to you visiting the Cornwall Beaver Project! All proceeds go towards running the project. Main image: © Jack Hicks. Information Source: Cornwall Wildlife Trust | eventbrite

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Let’s do the time warp again! Step into the bizarre, brilliant world of The Rocky Horror Picture Show , a beloved queer cult classic that’s been bringing people together for decades. This interactive screening invites you to sing, shout, and celebrate in full campy glory. Dress up as your favorite character, bring your own props (NO glitter/ rice/toast or toilet paper - we love the marigold and want to keep it clean for everyone to use), and get ready for a night of laughter, liberation, and lip-syncing! IMPORTANT NOTE : We are still looking for donations of props for this event! We are looking for: Party hats Newspapers Rubber gloves Flashlights Toast (not actual toast - maybe a cardboard cut out?) Playing cards Costume accessories (fishnets, feather boas, etc) Please support people's first (or 100th) Rocky expereince by bringing extra props or donating! Got something to donate? Bring it the night of or email us to set up a drop off time! kiley@truropride.ca Information Source: Truro Pride Society | eventbrite

The Specials Ltd capture the infectious energy and spirit of the original band, delivering classic hits like "Ghost Town" and "Too Much Too Young" with remarkable authenticity. Their tight rhythms, catchy melodies, and pulsating brass section will get you on your feet, skanking the night away. Every member of the band channels the charisma and musical prowess of the original Specials, making you feel like you’ve stepped back into the late 70s and early 80s when ska ruled the airwaves. "If I closed my eyes [while onstage] it would feel exactly like I was playing with The Specials". - Roddy Radiation, Lead Guitarist of The Specials It’s more than a concert; it’s a vibrant homage to a genre that defined an era. Don’t miss out! Information Source: OLD BAKERY STUDIOS | eventbrite

Join our Weekly Meet Ups in Truro This weekly group is designed to help you make meaningful connections with likeminded people in a calm and gentle way that feels authentic to your true quiet self. Whether you’re chatting and sharing stories with your fellow quieteers, enjoying a craft or wellbeing activity, or simply relaxing with a good book in the company of others, this is a safe space where your quiet voice matters - and where you can feel part of a community that truly gets you. We can’t wait to welcome you. What to expect A relaxed, welcoming environment We’ve chosen the cottage behind Archie Browns because it’s a calm and quiet space with comfy seating. We always keep our group small too, to help you feel welcomed. It’s okay to talk and it’s okay to be quiet too We understand that you may prefer to ease into conversation gradually, or that some days you might like to sit quietly with a good book whilst simply in the company of others. We welcome both quietude and chatter. Optional activities Every week we bring along materials for casual, optional activities for you to participate in if you wish, from creative journaling to painting to crochet. You’re also welcome to bring your own creative project or a book to read. You can go at your own pace Our intention is to help you connect with others, but there’s absolutely no pressure to participate or set any big goals. You’re invited to do what feels right for you. We provide conversation starters on the tables We know that getting to know new people can be challenging, so we’ve done the tricky part for you and provided some interesting, positive questions that you can ask your fellow quieteers. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits… Because you can’t have a meeting without them, right? Where to find us Archie Browns (the café upstairs), 105 Kenwyn St, Truro TR1 3BX Getting here By car: The nearest car park is Moorfield Multi-Storey (0.2 miles). By train: Truro Train Station is a 7 minute walk away (0.4 miles). By bus: Truro Bus Station on Green Street is a 7 minute walk away (0.4 miles). If you would like any more detailed information about getting to our Truro Meet Ups we’d be very happy to send this to you in an email. Just contact us at truro@quietconnections.co.uk. How to join a Truro Meet Up You don’t have to register to come along - it’s okay to simply turn up on the day. However, on the first time that you’re joining us, if you know in advance that you’re going to come along it would be really helpful if you could sign up either here or on our website (where you'll also find additional information about the Meet Up). This means we can say hello and answer any of your questions before you come along, we can easily contact you if there are any changes to the schedule, and we can get feedback from you now and again to help us improve. It’s your choice though. Either way, we are very much looking forward to meeting you and welcoming you into the group. Get more info here: quietconnections.co.uk/truro Information Source: Quiet Connections CIC | eventbrite