Local community initiatives
We like to think of ourselves as Cornwall’s ‘village hall’, a venue supporting local causes.
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The Big Lunch
We kickstarted The Big Lunch, an annual neighbourhood get-together helping people transform the places they live.
Nature Connections
Our Nature Connections programme uses nature-based activities to boost health, wellbeing and learning.
School Workshop: Rural Rebranding (year 12 and 13)
KS5 geography students get to explore the Eden Project as a working example of managing rural change.
Wild banana
Cultivated around the tropics, there are about 1,000 types of banana.
School Workshop: Biodiversity under Threat (year 12 and 13)
In this science/geography workshop KS5 students explore biodiversity and the role species play in the ecosystem
School Workshop: Jungle Connections (years 7 to 9)
Year 7 to 9 pupils will explore their connections with the rainforests in this science/geography workshop.
Pineapple
Composed of 100-200 fused berry-like fruits, many people are surprised that pineapples grow on the ground.
School Workshop: Going to Extremes (years 7 to 9)
A science-focussed session that sees KS3 students identifying rainforest plant adaptations.
School Workshop: Rainforest Uncovered (year 5 and 6)
With focus on science and geography, Year 5/6 pupils are challenged to discover a hidden rainforest tribe.