We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Wadebridge this festive season.

Grab your Cornish flags, St Piran’s Day is almost here, and a huge celebration is to be held in Launceston - in true Cornish style!

A team of volunteers are inviting people who may be struggling to their free community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day.

Hold your horses - before you crack open the Christmas bubbles or tuck into those chocolates you’ve been eyeing up on the side, why not head into the great outdoors for a chilly winter dip in the sea? If this sounds like your idea of a good time, stick around! Not only do these events get you up and moving during the season famous for chocolates, Baileys and mince pies, it also brings the community together, and allows everyone to share in the Christmas spirit.

The Red Arrows will be soaring over Devon and Cornwall this evening.

A garden in Wadebridge is set to open its doors - or garden gate! - to the public this Sunday and Monday, 29th and 30th June, raising money for health and nursing charities.

Kernow Youth Yoga has announced four days of free dance, yoga and arts and crafts for local children this Easter holiday, funded by Active Cornwall's Time2Move programme.

This October half term, National Maritime Museum Cornwall (NMMC) invites families to step into a world of shadows, stories, and seasonal surprises with a week of exciting activities designed to spark imaginations and celebrate the spooky season.

Looking for something to do with the family this long Easter weekend?

For their Summer Concert, Wadebridge Choral Society will be at Wadebridge Town Hall on Saturday, 5th July at 6.30pm. The main work on the programme will be Bob Chilcott’s ‘Little Jazz Mass’ and there will also be songs by Gershwin and specially invited guests will perform.

Medieval history lovers, listen up! Annie Garthwaite, acclaimed author of Cecily and The King’s Mother, reveals the powerful women at the heart of the Wars of the Roses: a compelling story of mothers and sons, of maternal ferocity and female ambition during England’s bloody civil war.

The organisers of Bodmin Carnival are encouraging people in the community to get involved at this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday, 16th August.

Enjoy the power of music at a brand new event springing into Launceston this month.

St Petroc’s annual Christmas tree festival is wowing crowds again this year, as numerous trees decorated by community businesses and organisations light up the church.

St Torney's Church in North Hill is set to welcome acclaimed author Annie Garthwaite to talk about her books, 'Cecily' and 'The King's Mother', which bring the women of the Wars of the Roses to life.

The Eden Project is urging participants to sign up for their annual Sleep Out event at a time where new statistics show that help is needed more than ever.

Step Into Learning, Transferable Skills, The Outdoor Place, and Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change recently held an interactive and engaging event at The Eden Project in December.

Two splendid works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be performed at Wadebridge Choral Society’s Autumn concert this Autumn: his Solemn Vespers and the Missa Brevis in D. Both for the singers - and for the audience at the concert – this promises to be to be a musically interesting and rewarding experience.

Wadebridge Carnival is set to take place on Saturday, 19th July with lots of fun to be had.

Maya Jonah is a young artist whose new shop and classroom space in the heart of Falmouth allows the community to harness their inner creativity.

US comedy superstar Rich Hall is set to include Launceston Town Hall in his list of venues for his latest show 'Chin Music', as he tours the UK this summer.

The magic of Roald Dahl was brought to life in Launceston as St Joseph’s students brought to life the characters from one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved stories.

Two female business owners from Falmouth are bringing the town’s business community together with a brunch event that focuses on collaboration and growth.

Now in their 12th year, The Muddy Stilettos Awards are back with a bang in Cornwall! The most coveted awards for independent small businesses across 35 counties, the Muddy Awards champion the very best lifestyle SME businesses, chosen by customers and Muddy readers.

Aled Jones is set to share the stage with the Launceston-based Popchoir on the latest leg of his one-man Full Circle tour.

Falmouth Art Gallery has launched an innovative, experimental augmented reality (AR) Town Trail, taking art beyond the walls of the Gallery and out onto the street of the town for all to enjoy.

The organisers of St Mary Magdalene Church's annual Christmas tree festival have extended grateful thanks to the community for their generosity.

The magical world of Charlie Bears is on our doorstep, and the team are inviting the community to join them at The Bearhouse for a very special festive weekend this December.

LostFest is a well-loved Lostwithiel tradition, which marks the start of the summer festival season.

Calling all runners! The Beacon Beast Marathon - The Bodmin Way takes place on Sunday, 27th April, and is set to be even bigger and better than before.

Falmouth is set to come alive with spine-chilling fun and community creativity as Falmouth BID launches an exciting Halloween initiative designed to bring locals and visitors into the heart of the town. From haunted street theatre to creatively spooky shop windows, there’s something for everyone this half term.

Arthur W. Bryant Funeral Service is set to open a new Chapel of Rest in Launceston this month.

Do you love to sing? A new Bodmin-based community mixed-voice choir starting in October may be just what you are looking for.

A fun day packed with activities for families and children, music, shopping and food and drink will help raise funds for Cornish child bereavement charity, Penhaligon’s Friends at Rayle Farm near Redruth on Saturday 28th June.

Two friends from Falmouth are tackling winter isolation with their new walking group, Cuppa Club, aimed at people who work from home or might feel lonely during the working week.

Puddle Farm, based at Lanlivery (PL30 5BY), will hold their monthly farmers’ market this Sunday, 30th March.

Spectacular Show Gardens with the theme of ‘A Place to Heal’, a ‘Grow Your Own’ allotment with incredible edibles, a Sustainability Hub and Tipi Talks by even more local luminaries and national names are just some of the vibrant new features that will complement the breathtaking displays of beautiful blooms and gorgeous greenery at the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2025 Spring Flower Show.

October at Bodmin Jail is a pilgrimage for those who love all things spooky. As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, this historic site transforms into an atmospheric hub of excitement, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Halloween. Far from being a modern gimmick, the jail’s rich, dark history provides a chillingly authentic backdrop to the season.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Bodmin this festive season.

Hold your horses - before you crack open the Christmas bubbles or tuck into those chocolates you’ve been eyeing up on the side, why not head into the great outdoors for a chilly winter dip in the sea? If this sounds like your idea of a good time, stick around! We’ve put together a list of beaches in Cornwall that are known for hosting festive swims.

THE PIG at Harlyn Bay is set to host a special charity event for the National Garden Scheme this September.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Launceston this festive season.

The countdown is on for this year's Cornwall Open Studios events, taking place across the county from Saturday, 24th May.

As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly brings Attention All Shipping: A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast, his hilarious show celebrating its quirks and unique appeal, to Launceston Town Hall on 5th November at 7.30pm.

SkillSHARE Bodmin hosted its first art exhibition featuring the work of local artists in early October. Words and photos by Barbara Brittain.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Falmouth this festive season.

Grab your Cornish flags, St Piran’s Day is almost here, and a huge celebration is to be held here in Falmouth - in true Cornish style!

Strictly favourite Craig Revel Horwood will bring his ‘fab-u-lous’ one-man show back to theatres next spring.

Art enthusiasts will flock to Falmouth every September to attend Cornwall’s latest and most exciting new festival on the arts scene - FORM.

Eighty veterans from The Rifles and The Light Infantry will be joined by friends and family to walk 30 miles of Cornish coastline over three days this September.

Have you got children at home who are always drawing, or scribbling weird and wonderful designs? A local architectural model competition may be just the ticket for them!

North Cornwall Book Festival is a literary feast for all, set along the north Cornish coast, and returns this September to its usual haunts at St Endellion.