St Ives - What's On This Weekend

What's On In St Ives This Weekend

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I can't believe how quickly time and Summer are passing - its nearly mid-August already. September and relative calm approach - but a busy Summer season is in progress in St Ives and as ever - Lots On!

Tonight (Friday 9th August):
Rollers Roller Disco - St Ives Guildhall - three sessions for all ages - 5.00 pm Family Skate - 6.30 pm Teen Skate - 8.30 pm Over 18s Roller Disco Party. St Ives Raft Race - on the harbour - starts at 7.00 pm.

Saturday (10th) - various art exhibitions including Tate St Ives, St Ives Arts Club and St Ives Society Of Artists. Barefoot Boogie at Lelant Village Hall.

Sunday (11th) - Puppet Show at Boathouse Theatre, Music and Performance evening at St Ives Arts Club.

Some highlights for the week ahead - Markets at St Ives Guildhall, Guided Tours, Clay Days for children at Leach Pottery, Beach Workshops with Tate St Ives and a Pop-Up University on Porthmeor Beach.

More events - more info - dates - times on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

See my earlier St Ives Blog post for:
Summer In St Ives -  Activities For Children

What's On In St Ives This Weekend

Rollers Roller Disco - The Mex St Ives

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As usual - lots to see and do in St Ives this weekend - including art exhibitions, music and theatre.

Events include:

Friday - Lunchtime Concert - Laura Nicholas.
St Ives Parish Church - starts at 12.30 pm.
More Info ....

Friday - Rollers Roller Disco.
St Ives Guildhall - three sessions for all ages from 5.00 pm.
The Mex St Ives have a Special Offer - 10% Off for ticket holders.
Rollers - More Info and Tickets ....
The Mex St Ives - Special Offer ...

Saturday and Sunday - The Taming Of The Shrew - Kings Shakespeare Company.
St Ives Guildhall.- doors open at 7.00 pm - performance at 7.30 pm.
More Info and Tickets ....

Sunday - Music and Performance Evening - The St Ives Busker.
St Ives Arts Club - starts at 7.30 pm.
More Info ....

Exhibitions include Bob Wilcox at Cafe Art, Ultramarine Studio at St Ives Arts Club and Members Summer Show at St Ives Society Of Artists.

More events through this weekend, next week and through the Summer on: St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Miracle Theatre - Frankenstein

Miracle Theatre - Frankenstein

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The wonderful Miracle Theatre return to St Ives this weekend with their latest production - Frankenstein - the ultimate monster mash-up!

At St Ives Guildhall on Saturday night (12th January) at 7.00 pm.

When the power is cut off, Frank must race against time to construct a superhuman of epic proportions that can carry the precious genes of the rich and famous into the future.

His cut and paste creation is a hideous mistake. Feared by its creator, shunned by the world, the monster takes revenge. It craves the one thing it can never have...

This silly, but tender, story of unrequited love, confused monsters and science gone mad promises to hit the spot, whether you’re a lover of traditional pantomime or looking for an alternative.  

Expect foot-tapping songs, dazzling dance routines, eye-watering comedy and a jolly good fright!

Tickets: £10.00 (adult) / £6.00 (child).
From: St Ives Visitor Information Centre

For a preview of the show take a look at:
Miracle Theatre - Frankenstein - Video

Miracle will be back during the St Ives September Festival with their production of Waiting For Godot  at St Ives Guildhall on Sunday 15th September.

Christmas In St Ives Cornwall

Cafe Art - Royal Square St Ives

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Lots of Christmas things going on in St Ives over the next few days. Plus the regular events that keep us entertained through the year.

Today (Wednesday 5th December 2012):
Guided Tour Of St Ives - The Guildhall - 11.00 am ......

St Ives Cornwall - What's On - What's New

The Sunday Hangout - Café Art St Ives

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This week I thought that I'd highlight a few new events as well as some of the regulars in St Ives Cornwall.

New - tomorrow (Sunday 18th November 2012) and following Sundays - 11.00 am - 4.00 pm - The Sunday Hangout at Café Art. Lots of Sunday papers to read, board games, food, cakes and puddings. Plus special Sunday offer - free refill on all hot drinks.
More Info - Café Art

New - Monday (19th) - Argentine Tango Classes at St John's In The Fields. Advanced Class at 7.30pm - Total Beginners Class at 8.30pm. Cost £7.00 per person. Mondays through December.
More Info - Cameron Bennett Tango

Regular - but something new every week - Tuesday (20th) - St Ives Jazz Club - Chico Chica.. Exciting new vocal Latin-Jazz band.  Doors 8.00 pm - music 9.00 pm - admission £12.00 / £8.00 (members).
More Info - St Ives Jazz Club

New - Tuesday (20th) - Creative Workshop at Beaten Green starting at 7.00 pm. Upcycling Cushion Covers using a mixture of fabric remnants, hot washed woolen jumpers, buttons and bits, Cost £15.00 per person. Mondays and some Fridays through December.
More Info - Beaten Green

Regular - but now running weekly through the Winter - Wednesday (21st). Guided Tour - The Story of St Ives. Meet at St Ives Guildhall at 11.00 am  - £5.00 per person.
More Info - Guided Tours Of St Ives

Regular - but now with new stallholders, buskers to entertain you and a  café - Thursday (22nd). St Ives Farmers Market - at The Guildhall - fresh Cornish produce. Open from 9.30 am to 2.00 pm.
More Info - St Ives Farmers Market

Lots more events on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Also - looking ahead to Christmas - I've compiled a separate events page for the festive season:
St Ives In December

Rollers Roller Disco

Rollers Roller Disco - St Ives Guildhall

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Tonight at St Ives Guildhall - Rollers Roller Disco - playing all the tunes that will take you back in time and return you to the noughties.

Including seventies hits, funky house music and loads of classic 80's to get you in the Rollers Roller Disco atmosphere.

There are two sessions:

• Families and Under 18s. - 5.30 - 7.30 pm.
• Over 18s. - 8.00 -10.30 pm .

Skates are available for hire - also wristguards, pads & helmets for those who want to use them.

Soft drinks and snacks will be available as well.

Roller Disco is a fantastic way to meet new people and keep you fit. Bring back some nostalgic skate memories or create some new ones! All whilst you enjoy a fantastic retro party atmosphere.

Rollers are also at The Guildhall later this month - on Fridays August 12th and 26th.

More info is on:
Rollers Roller Disco - FaceBook Page

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Gareth Roberts Quintet - St Ives Jazz Club

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Lots to do in St Ives this week as the main holiday season gets into full swing.

Tonight (24th July) there is a classical music concert at St Ives Parish Church with Sine Nomine - part of their Sunday@8 series of concerts. Starts at 8.00 pm and admission on the door is £5.00.

Tomorrow (25th) Freddy Zapp is hosting a Karaoke Night at The Sheaf Of Wheat. The fun starts at 8.00 pm - free entry. Also on every Monday and Wednesday throughout the summer.

On Tuesday (26th) St Ives Jazz Club are staging Gareth Roberts Quintet - original modern jazz influenced by Charles Mingus and the Blue Note jazz of the 60s. Doors open at 8.00 pm, music from 9.00 pm and entry on the door is £10.00 / £6.00 (members). More top class modern jazz every Tuesday all year round.

On Wednesday (27th) there is a Falconry Display at Tregenna Castle - owls, falcons and hawks will show off their breathtaking flight skills around the 72 acre estate in St Ives. Starts at 6.00 pm and its a free event. Food and drink available in the hotel bar and brasserie. On every Wednesday through the summer.

On Thursday (28th) Café Frug returns to St Ives Arts Club. An eclectic mix of music, poetry, comedy, film and just about anything else - depending on who turns up. Doors open at 7.30 pm and entry is £4.00 / £2.00 (members). Also on every second Thursday throughout the year.

On Friday (29th) its the monthly Late At The Tate - free entry to the Summer Exhibition, animated film - The Itch Of The Golden Nit, documentary film - Agnes Martin, food and bar in the Tate Café. Starts at 6.00 pm - free entry.

On Saturday (30th) why not try something creative ! Textile artists Jo McIntosh is running a Papier-Mâché Workshop in St Ives. Runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and the cost  is £40.00 including all materials. To book - contact Jo on 01736 797 122.

As ever - this is just a small selection of what's going on in the creative hotbed that is St Ives. Lots more on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

You can also stay in touch with events on:
St Ives Cornwall - FaceBook Page

The very latest news will be posted - several times a day - on:
St Ives Cornwall - Twitter

What's On In St Ives Cornwall

St Ives Arts Club - Cafe Frug - Thursday 14th July

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As ever lots going on in St Ives this week. Here is a small selection of stuff. Full listings are on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Tonight (9th July) - live music at The Harbour Pool Club - blues rock from Devil's Creek. Starts at 9.00 pm, free admission for members and guests, temporary memberships available for visitors.

Tomorrow night (10th) The Belerion Consort play at St Ives Parish Church - part of their weekly Sunday@8 series of classical concerts. Starts at 8.00 pm - admission £5.00 on the door.

On Monday (11th) Freddy Zapp is back at The Sheaf Of Wheat for a fun Karaoke Night. Starts at 8.30 - free entry. Freddy will be at The Sheaf every Monday and Wednesday night throughout the Summer.

On Tuesday (12th) St Ives Jazz Club are staging Pedal Mania - 'the finest choice of funky grooves'. Doors open at 8.00 pm, music from 9.00 pm. Admission on the door £10.00 / £6.00 (members). More top class modern jazz every Tuesday all year round.

On Wednesday (13th) indulge your creative side at St Ives School Of Painting - with a Life Drawing Class. Starts at 7.00 pm, beginners welcome,  costs £15.00 - no need to book just turn up. The school has a membership scheme with reduced costs for the classes and other exclusive events.

On Thursday (14th) Cafe Frug is at St Ives Arts Club - an eclectic mix of poetry, comedy, prose, music, film and anything else artistic. Doors open at 7.30 pm with performance from 8.00 pm, entry is £4.00 / £3.00 (members).

On Friday (15th) St Ives Raft Race starts at 6.30 pm in the harbour. Free to watch and great fun.

Have a great week in St Ives !

What's On This Week

Orient House Ensemble - Friday 15th October

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Town is now blissfully quiet after the Summer and September crowds - but still plenty going on.

Today (Sunday 10th) you could enjoy Sunday Lunch and Jazz at Tregenna Castle, food served from 12.30 pm, music until 3.00 pm.

On Monday (11th) The Castle Inn are hosting their regular Fun Quiz. Starts at 8.45 pm, entry is £1.00 per person with a cash prize for the winner.

Tuesday (12th) sees the opening of La Café Tier - Episode V - Farewell My Pierre at St Ives Arts Club. Doors open at 7,30 pm, performance at 8.00 pm. Tickets £5.00 from St Ives Tourist Information or on the door. Also on Wednesday 13th, Tuesday 19th, Wednesday 20th and Thursday 21st October.

On Wednesday (13th) the regular weekly St Ives Folk night is on at The Western, starts at 8.30 pm, free entry.

On Thursday (14th) local guide Valerie Hurry will be leading a guided tour - St Ives In The Frame - Art and Artists of St Ives. Meet outside The Guildhall at 11.00 pm, cost is £5.00 per person, no need to book just turn up.

On Friday (15th) St Ives Jazz Club are staging Orient House Ensemble featuring Gilad Atzmon. In a rare move, they've changed their gig from its regular Tuesday slot simply because they wanted this band so much. Doors open at 8.00 pm, music from 9.00 pm. Entry on the door is £10.00 / £6.00 (members).

Many more events including current art exhibitions are on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

What's On This Week

Jure Pukl - St Ives Jazz Club - Tuesday 31st August

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As the August Bank Holiday approaches more going on than ever. Here is a varied selection of events.

Friday 27th August - Late at The Tate. Exhibition - Lily van der Stokker, food, bar, special events. Tate St Ives, 7.00pm, free entry.
Tate St Ives

Saturday 28th - Hard Times and Hard Travellin'. Talk, performance, music and film - blending Woody Guthrie's music and radical politics. St Ives Society Of Artists, 7.30pm, tickets: £6.50.
St Ives Society Of Artists

Sunday 29th -  Birmingham City Supporters Club. Bolton v Blues - watch on the big screen with Cornwall Bluenoses. Sheaf Of Wheat, 1.30 pm.
Blues Cornwall

Monday 30th - Family Music and Trivia Quiz. Western Hotel, 8.00 pm, entry £10.00 per team.
Western Hotel

Tuesday 31st - St Ives Jazz Club - Jure Pukl's Slavic Soul Trio. Western Hotel, 8.00 pm, entry £10.00 / £6.00 (members) on the door.
St Ives Jazz Club

Wednesday 1st September - Ghosts of May - music and theatre. Part of Esedhvos Kernow - Eisteddfod of Cornwall. St Ives Arts Club, 8.00 pm, tickets £5.00 on the door.
Esedhvos Kernow

Thursday 2nd - Cafe Frug - music, poetry, prose, comedy and film. St Ives Arts Club, 8.00 pm, tickets £4.00 on the door.
St Ives Arts Club

Friday 3rd - Concert - Stephen Cleobury. Part of Esedhvos Kernow - Eisteddfod of Cornwall. St Ives Parish Church, 7.30 pm, tickets £8.00 on the door.
St Ives Parish Church Music

Lots more entertainment and events on:
St Ives What's On

Also - only two weeks to go before:
St Ives September Festival

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Guided Tour Of St Ives With Valerie Hurry

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Looks like a sunny week ahead in St Ives and as ever lots going on.

Tomorrow (12th) sees the long awaited launch of the St Ives Jumbo - the second in the revival of a class of racing fishing boats, last sailed in the 1800s. The Slipway 2.30 - more details in a previous post. This coincides with the St Ives Sailing Club Regatta in the bay.

Tomorrow (12th) and on Sunday (13th) several private gardens in town are open as part of Secret Gardens Of St Ives, 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Programmes for entry to all gardens will be available from St Ives Parish Church.

Monday (14th) is the first day of the St Ives Food and Drink Festival, starting with a free Cornish Cheese and Wine tasting at The Cornish Deli, 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. More events throughout the week - details on the Food and Drink Festival Website.

On Tuesday (15th) St Ives Jazz Club features Georgia Mancio Quartet at The Western. Doors open at 8.00 pm, first of two sets starts 9.00 pm, entry on the door is £10.00 / £6.00 (members).

Wednesday (16th) sees a new production of Soggy The Bear - childrens theatre for ages 3 to 8. At St Ives Theatre with performances at 10.30 am and 12.00 pm, tickets £5.00 available from the theatre box office. Further performances on Thursday and Friday, then throughout the summer.

On Thursday (17th) St Ives Farmers Market is open at The Backpackers from 9.30 am to 2.00 pm - with the usual great selection of local produce.

On Friday (18th) check out St Ives Now and Then - a guided tour of the town with Valerie Hurry. Featuring history and quirky facts about St Ives. Meet outside Tourist Information Centre, no need to book - just turn up. Cost is £5.00 per person. Valerie will be running these tours throughout the summer every Monday and Friday. She also runs an art tour - St Ives in the Frame - every Thursday.

More on:
St Ives What's On

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Sacconi Quartet - Music In May

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Another busy week ahead in St Ives.

Tonight (30th) Sacconi Quartet have a concert at St Ives Parish Church - part of Music In May. Smetana String Quartet No. 1 in E minor. Prokofiev Cello Sonata in C. Dvorak Piano Quintet in A. Starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets: £12.50 (reserved seating), £10.00 (unreserved).

Tomorrow (31st) St Ives Cricket Club take on Stithians CC at The Belyars, match starts at 2.00 pm.

On Tuesday (1st) St Ives Jazz Club are staging reedsman Stewart Curtis with Ralph Freeman Trio at The Western. Doors open at 8.00 pm, music from 9.00 pm, entry is £10.00 / £6.00 (jazz club members).

On Wednesday (2nd) St Ives School of Painting are running an art class - Life Drawing. Suitable for all levels of ability, including beginners. It starts at 7.30 pm and costs £7.00, no need to book just turn up.

On Thursday (3rd) you could join local guide Valerie Hurry for St Ives In The Frame - a guided tour focussing on the art and artists of St Ives. It starts at 11.00 am, meet outside The Guildhall, cost is £5.00 per person.

Friday (4th) sees the opening of the annual CAMRA St Ives Beer Festival at The Guildhall. It starts at 11.00 am and remains open until 11.00 pm. More than 60 real ales, ciders and perries, live music from Gallowglass at 8.00 pm. Entry is £3.50 / £2.00 (CAMRA members) which includes a festival beer glass and programme. The festival continues on Saturday (5th) from 11.00 am to 11.00 pm with more live music throughout the day.

Details of more events this week and throughout the year are on:
St Ives Events Calendar

An Evening With Pete Goss

An Evening With Pete Goss - Friday 9th April

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Yachtsman and inspirational speaker Pete Goss will be in town next month - to help St Ives Jumbo Association raise the final funds needed to complete and launch their second Jumbo Lugger.

Pete should have plenty of interest to say.

His re-enactment of the courageous voyage from Newlyn to Australia in a small fishing lugger is just one of many extraordinary achievements.

Competing in the 1996 Vendée Globe, he turned back into storm-force winds in response to a Mayday from French competitor Raphael Dinelli. This rescue scuppered his own chances after 10 years preparation. His dramatic rescue earned him the Légion d’Honneur.

Licensed bar - courtesy of St Ives Lions.
Raffle and auction.

The Jumbo Association hope to stage their first races in St Ives Bay this summer and plan to launch the new Jumbo on Saturday 12th June. So do go along to support what look like a great evening.

St Ives Guildhall, Friday 9th April, doors 7.00 pm.

Tickets on sale now: £5.00
From: St IvesTourist Information Centre - 01736 796 297.

St Ives Cornwall - What's On This Week

Guided Tour - St Ives In The Frame - Thursday 25th

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For regular followers of the blog - apologies for the lack of posts over the last week. I lost my Internet connection for several days and only got back online a couple of days ago. I've spent the time since catching up on various web projects.

I'll be posting regularly for the rest of the month and thought I'd start with my regular review of What's On In St Ives - and there is quite a lot as the season gets underway. Here is a small selection from each day of the coming week.

Tonight (Friday 19th) The Lifeboat Inn have live music from Shoot The Crow. Part of their Irish Folk themed weekend to cash in on celebrate St Patricks Day. Tomorrow night they have another folkie band - Gallowglass. Both gigs start at 9.30 pm free entry.

Tomorrow night (Saturday 20th) sees more live music at The Western with The Red Tubes. Support from 8 Bit Messiah and Uh Oh Mexico. Entry is £3.00, starts at 8.00 pm.

Sunday (21st) is the equinox and the first day of Spring. You could celebrate at Tregenna Castle with Sunday Lunch and Jazz. Food is served from 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm, music from 12.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Prices from £6.95 for one course.

On Monday (22nd) night The Castle Inn have their regular Fun Pub Quiz. Starts at around 8.30 pm, £1.00 entry per person, cash prizes, Chase The Ace with rollover jackpot.

On Tuesday (23rd) St Ives Knitting Group will be meeting at St Ives Library at 7.00 pm for an evening of knitting related fun. All welcome, help for beginners, free.

On Wednesday (24th) St Ives School Of Painting have a life drawing class. Starts at 7.30 pm, costs £7.00, no need to book just turn up at the school on Back Road.

On Thursday (25th) you might try a guided tour with local guide Valerie Hurry - St Ives In The Frame - an insight into the town's art and artists. Meet outside The Guildhall at 11.00 am. Tours run weekly throughout the season.

On Friday (26th) its Late At The Tate with free entry to the galleries, music, food and a bar. Starts at 7.00 pm, free entry.

Many more events (92 at the last count) on:
St Ives Events Calendar

St Ives Cornwall - What's On This Week

Guided Tours Of St Ives

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Things have gone a bit quieter now after half term week and town will probably remain relatively quiet until Easter. Still a fair bit going on though - so here's a selection of events for the coming week.

Monday (1st) sees the return of Guided Tours Of St Ives. Meet outside St Ives Guildhall at 11.00 am, no need to book, cost is £5.00 per person. Tours will take place at the same time on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays weekly until November.

On Tuesday (2nd) St Ives Jazz Club are staging saxophanist Iain Ballamy with The Ralph Freeman Trio. Doors open at 8.00 pm, music at 9.00 pm, entry on the door £10.00 / £6.00 (members).

On Wednesday (3rd) St Ives School of Painting have an art class - life drawing. Starts at 7.30, no need to book just turn up, cost is £7.00.

On Thursday (4th) the weekly St Ives Farmers Market is open from 9.30 am to 2.00 pm at St Ives Backpackers on The Stennack.

Friday evening sees the opening on the new exhbition at Millennium - The House Of Fairy Tales. More than 100 artworks exploring folklore, mythology and metamorphoses with emerging, established and internationally acclaimed artists. Open daily until 28th March.

More events on my:
St Ives Calendar

St Ives Cornwall - What's On This Week

Trevor Watkis - St Ives Jazz Club - Tuesday 23rd February

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Still plenty going on in our little town - so here is a selection for the coming week.

Tonight (20th) tribute band Not The Beatles are at The Lifeboat Inn. Starts at 9.00 pm, free entry.

Tomorrow (21st) there are pub quizzes at both The Queens Hotel and The Union Inn. Start time is 8.00 pm.

On Monday (22nd) St Ives School of Painting have an art class - Life Drawing. It starts at 7.30 pm and costs £7.00 - no need to book just turn up.

Tuesday (23rd) sees the regular St Ives Jazz Club gig at The Western Hotel. This week they're staging Trevor Watkis Trio. Doors open at 8.00 pm and music starts at 9.00 pm. Entry on the door is £10.00 or £6.00 for members.

On Wednesday (24th) St Ives Folk is at The Western Hotel - Kiddlywink Bar. Starts at 8.30 pm, free entry.

Thursday is Cafe Frug night at St Ives Arts Club. An eclectic mix of music, poetry, prose readings, comedy and film hosted by the inimitable Bob Devereux. It starts at 8.00 pm and entry on the door is £4.00.

On Friday its Late At The Tate starting at 7.00 pm. Free entry to the galleries until 9.00 pm. Music, food and a pay bar in the café until 11.00 pm. Film - Rebecca - tickets £5.00.

More details of the above and lots more events listed on:
St Ives What's On

St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Long Liner Fishing Boat - St Ives Harbour - 1950s.

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I posted earlier this month that I was going to reduce the number of "What's On" posts. But there is a fair amount going on at the moment - so here's a selection from the coming week.

Tonight (Sunday 31st) there are two pub quizzes - at The Queens Hotel and at The Union Inn. Both start at 8.00 pm and offer cash prizes.

Tomorrow (1st) there is an illustrated talk at St Ives Infants School - Colourful St Ives In The 1950s - at 7.00 pm. Advance tickets are £3.00 from St Ives Tourist Information or £4.00 on the door. A fundraiser for Consols Pool Association.

On Tuesday (2nd) St Ives Jazz Club are back at The Western Hotel with The Ken Church Quartet. Entry on the door is £10.00 or £6.00 (members). Doors open at 8.00 pm with music from 9.00 pm.

On Wednesday (3rd) St Ives School of Painting have an art class - Life Drawing - at the school on Back Road and starting at 7.30 pm. No need to book, just turn up, cost is £7.00 which includes professional tuition.

On Thursday (4th) St Ives Farmers Market is open at St Ives Backpackers from 9.30 am to 2.00 pm. As ever a great selection of fresh local produce.

On Friday (5th) Carbis Bay Hotel are hosting a fundraiser for the Haiti Appeal - with proceeds split between Red Cross and local charity ShelterBox. Seventies band and disco - Neon Love Chicken. Fun auction and raffle. Free cocktail on arrival plus a buffet. Tickets are £25.00 - call 01736 795311 to book. They are also looking for items for the auction and raffle - so get in touch if you have something to donate.

Have a great week in St Ives - as ever more events on:
St Ives Cornwall - What's On

Haiti Appeal Fundraiser

ShelterBox Deploys In Haiti - January 2010

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Carbis Bay Hotel are hosting a fundraising evening on Friday 5th February.

Entertainment is from seventies band and disco - Neon Love Chicken.

There will also be a fun auction and raffle.

You get a free cocktail on arrival and there will be a buffet.

All proceeds to Red Cross and Shelterbox.

Tickets are £25.00

Call 01736 795 311 to book or for more information.

Please also call if you wish to donate a raffle prize or auction item.

The hotel are also offering a special rate for rooms: £35.00 bed and breakfast.

Carbis Bay Hotel Website

ShelterBox Website

And in case you're wondering if ShelterBox are still hanging around the airport drinking cold beers with the UN rather than deploying on the ground - here they are on the ground getting things done with the help of the Dutch Marines:
Video - ShelterBox Deployment In Haiti

St Ives Cornwall - What's On This Week

Winter in Cornwall - What's On In St Ives

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Hello from a very cold - and maybe soon to be snowy - St Ives. Its been a sunny day here - but more snow is forecast for tomorrow.

Also - I know that the cold weather we've got here is nothing compared to what our friends further north are experiencing. My wife Jo is currently heading to Yorkshire to visit family - minus 18 degrees there last night. Hope you're all ok.

Gordon Brown has just announced that the gas will not run out - best start stocking up on logs and coal right now ! I did today.

Not surprisingly things have now got a lot quieter in town. I will probably be reducing the frequency of my What's On posts for a while - as there is less going on.

I'll also focus here on events that take place weekly or fortnightly throughout the year.

Tomorrow (Sunday 10th) Tregenna Castle are staging the first of their Sunday Lunch and Jazz gigs. A three course lunch with live jazz - cost is £12.95 per adult. Food is served from 12.30pm and the music continues until 3.00pm. Booking required - call 01736 795 254. Every Sunday until the end of January.

On Monday (11th) The Castle Inn have their regular Fun Pub Quiz. It starts around 8.30 pm and entry is £1.00 per person. Teams of up to five, cash prize for the winners, great selection of real ales on tap. Every Monday throughout the year.

On Tuesday (12th) St Ives Knitting Group meet at St Ives Library at 7.00 pm. All are welcome and help is available for beginners. Every fortnight.

On Wednesday (13th) you might try a Life Drawing Class at St Ives School of Painting. It starts at 7.30 pm and there is no need to book - just turn up, cost is £7.00. Repeats weekly.

On Thursday (14th) Cafe Frug is back at St Ives Arts Club. Music, poetry, prose, film and comedy. Starts at 8.00 pm and entry is £4.00. Every fortnight.

On Friday (15th) the Mixed Winter Exhibition continues at Millennium. Contemporary work by St Ives and other artists, free entry. Open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm until 1st February.

There is more on:
St Ives Events Calendar

Have a great week in St Ives - lets hope it warms up soon.

St Ives Cornwall - What's On This Week

Christmas Lights - St Ives Harbour - December 2009

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Another roundup of events around town over the coming days.

Naturally this week I'll be following a Christmas and Winter Solstice theme.

Click on the player at the top right of the blog for some seasonal music while you read.

Also take a look at my Christmas Competiton where you can win a great prize.

Tonight (19th) popular singer-songwriter Nicola Clark makes a welcome return to St Ives with a gig at St Ives Arts Club. Celebrate The Light starts at 8.00 pm and tickets are £6.00 - bring your own wine.

On Monday (21st) night there is a Christmas Quiz at The Castle Inn starting at around 8.30 pm - entry is £1.00 per person, teams of up to five.

Tuesday (22nd) sees the annual Christmas Gala Night at St Ives Jazz Club. Musicians galore, guests, surprises and a buffet. Doors open at 8.00 pm and music starts at 9.00 pm. Entry on the door is £9.00 or £6.00 for members.

On Wednesday (23rd) there is a special Christmas Farmers Market at St Ives Backpackers. A chance to get some great local food for Christmas. It runs from 9.30 am until 2.30 pm.

On Thursday (24th) night there is a Karaoke Christmas Party at The Lifeboat Inn. Starts at 8.00 pm, free entry.

As ever this is just a selection of what's on in St Ives - there is much more on my:
St Ives Events Calendar

Have a great week and a wonderful Christmas.