Wednesday 31 July 2013

Summer In St Ives - Activities For Children

Summer Activities For Kids In St Ives
Summer Activities For Kids In St Ives


The summer holidays are here - and so I thought I'd highlight some fun and creative activities for children in St Ives.

St Ives Library - kids creative workshops with Jo McIntosh. Thursday 1st August at 2.00 pm - Sea Treasures. Monday 5th August at 2.00 pm - Making Books. Monday 19th August at 2.00 pm - Felt Brooches. Each costs £3.00 per child. Advance booking is advised - visit the library or call 0300 123 4111.

Tate St Ives - Beach Workshops on Porthmeor every Monday and Tuesday through August at 10.00 am, 11.30 am and 1.30 pm. Cost is £4.00 per child, parents free. To book call 01736 796 226 or email stivesticketing@tate.org.uk

Leach Pottery - creative Clay Days for children and parents. Every Tuesday and Wednesday through August at 10.30 am and 2.00 pm. Cost is £5.00 per child, parents free. Advance booking is advised - call 01736 799 703 or email office@leachpottery.com

St Ives Guildhall - Rollers Roller Disco - Family Skate every Thursday at 6.00 pm and 7.30 pm, every Friday at 5.00 pm. Teen Skate - every Friday at 6.30 pm. Tickets are £5.00 - on the door or you can book via the website.

St Ives Guildhall - Squashbox Theatre are staging weekly shows for children. Tuesday 6th August - The Sea Show. Tuesday 13th August - Skillywidden. Tuesday 20th August - Curious Creatures. All shows start at 3.00 pm and tickets are £5.00 - available from St Ives Visitor Information Centre or you can book via the website.

Wednesday 17 July 2013

St Ives September Festival - Arts Programme

St Ives September Festival - Arts Programme
St Ives September Festival - Arts Programme


The full Arts and Literature Programme for September is now available - featuring dozens of events at venues including St Ives Arts Club, St Ives Society Of Artists, St Ives Library and St Ives School Of Painting.

The full programme is on:
St Ives September Festival - Website

This year - for the first time - you can book and pay for tickets online for most events via Cornish Riviera Box Office:
St Ives September Festival - Arts and Literature Programme - Tickets

You can also get tickets online for the main Music & Performance Programme:
St Ives September Festival - Music and Performance Programme - Tickets

Tickets are already selling well and many of the smaller events sell out in advance - due to limited numbers. If you're planning to visit the festival - it might be worth getting your tickets now.

Monday 15 July 2013

St Ives Guildhall - July Events

St Ives Guildhall - Summer Events
St Ives Guildhall - July Events


St Ives Guildhall has a full programme of events through July including concerts, roller discos and three weekly markets.

The music programme starts this week with two choral concerts:

Thursday 18th July - 7.30 pm - The Academia Musica Choir.
Buy Tickets - Cornish Riviera Box Office

Saturday 20th July - 7.30 pm - A Festival Of Choirs.
Buy Tickets - Cornish Riviera Box Office

On Friday - and every Friday throughout July and August -
Rollers Roller Disco. Three sessions:
Under 11s and Families - 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm.
Over 11s and Families - 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm.
Over 18s Roller Disco Party - 8.30 pm - 11.00 pm.
Buy Tickets - Rollers Roller Disco

The music continues on Tuesday 30th July with:
Poniente - Spanish Song and Flamenco.
Buy Tickets - Cornish Riviera Box Office

Plus - three markets to visit weekly:
  • Mondays - Collectables Market
  • Wednesdays - Fair Wednesday - Craft and General Market
  • Thursdays - St Ives Farmers Market
More events are scheduled from August through December - details on:

St Ives September Festival will be staging some major gigs - including Fairport Convention, Show Of Hands and John Otway. Full details and tickets on:

If you'd like to advertise our local business - attracting Guildhall visitors to your gallery / restaurant for a pre-show or post-show visit check out:
St Ives Guildhall Advertising

Finally - the venue is now run by St Ives Town Council and so booking for your event is easy and relatively cheap. As well as entertainment and markets the hall can host weddings, business meetings and other events. Get in touch for more info:
St Ives Guildhall - Contact Us