Dick Whittington
Details: Helston Theatre Company presents a whimsical retelling of the well-known tale 'Dick Whittington'. This timeless story unfolds with a delightful blend of laughter, romance and rats...
The story follows the journey of a young clueless country boy from Cornwall – Richard (Dick) Whittington – and his adventure from to fulfil his destiny and become Lord Mayor of London.
But will the wicked and dastardly King Rat along with his nephew, Lester, foil Dick’s ambition and finally conquer London? Will they turn London into a dirty, rotten town that they and their fellow rats can rule once and for all? Or will Dick find confidence, hope and bravery in the Bells of London who convince him to turn around and defeat King Rat as foretold in their prophecy?
Dick is helped along on his journey through the support of Alice Fitzwarren the local Alderman’s daughter and the most friendly and welcoming person in all of London. Alongside her father, Idle Jane and chef Betty Bassett, they welcome Dick – and his new found friend Mowzer the Cat – to their Sweet Shop. But with the sweet times behind them and the cruel and bitter attacks of King Rat and his Rat Army, they must go on a journey to distant lands with the drunken Captain Hogwash and the motley crew of the ‘SS Dreckly’. Will they find the help they seek? Or will King Rat cause them to never see the promised lands of a rat-free London?
Join us for an unforgettable adventure of merriment and wonder as we celebrate the inspiring tale of courage and prophecy in ‘Dick Whittington’ this January.
Address: Epworth Hall
Date: Tues 27th Jan - Sun 1st Feb
Website: Dick Whittington | Cornwall 365
Hayle Family Hub Supports Neurodiversity - Autism Café - Let's Connect
Details: If you are a parent of a neurodiverse child, a neurodiverse or a neurotypical adult at any stage of your journey and you are looking to meet others who may share a similar experience, this is the place for you!
We all need support and acceptance in order to help ourselves and those we love. Whether this is to simply talk and be heard or you need help and advice about filling in forms, or even just a safe space to be able to say: ‘this is hard!’, this is the place for you!
If you’d like to join Polly, a mum of two, who is passionate about moving forward and positively helping parents and carers of neurodivergent children, she invites you to join her every last Friday of the month for a relaxed get together to chat, share and explore.
Address: Hayle Family Hub, Bodriggy Street, Hayle, TR27 4ND
Date: 30th Jan
Day of the week/time: 9:30 - 11:30
Contact: misspollyives@hotmail.co.uk
Family Fun at Penlee House
Details: Be inspired by the collection of Newlyn School portraits in the exhibition here at Penlee House. Imagine yourself in the shoes of the people in the portraits and draw yourself into one of the famous Newlyn School paintings.
Address: Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Morrab Road, Penzance, TR18 4HE
Date: 31st January
Day of the week/time: 14:30 - 15:30
Website: Arty Afternoons: Paper Portrait Collage | Penlee House
ND Café
Details: Julia of wildfire solutions will be here at WAC offering support and advocacy for neurodivergent families and their friend, both adults and children.
Address: The Treneere Community Hub, Colinsey Road, Penzance, TR18 3NZ
Date: Fri 30th Jan
Day of the week/time: 10am - 12pm
Felted Landscape Stories
Details: Inspired by stroytelling make your own wet felt landscape scene. Discover the magiv of felting which is adaptable for all age groups from babies to adults.
Address: Kresen Kernow, Little Vauxhall, Redruth
Date: Sat 31st Jan
Facebook: Felted Landscape Stories