Welcome to Helston Town Council

Contact:

Mark Teeder ((01736) 850726)

Details:

Beaver Scouts   6 years - 8 years

Cub Scouts       8 years - 10½ years

Scouts             10½ years - 14 years

Contact:

Flt. Lt. Craig Bowcutt ((01326) 563472)

Details:

The Air Cadets is a national organisation for young people between the ages of 13 and 18.

The aims of the Air Cadets are:

• To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.


• To provide training which will be useful in the services and civilian life.


• To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

Location: Oates Road

To contact call (01326) 563472 on Tuesday and Friday evenings between 7pm and 9.30pm or e-mail helstonaircadets@btopenworld.com

Contact:

Sue Swift - Chairman ((01326) 565120)

Details:

Social and informative group open to anyone over 50.

Talks and visits to places of interest.  Advice from CAB, Age Concern and many more

Monthly meetings take place on the 1st Friday of each month 2pm-4pm, alternating between Helston and Redruth. 

Helston meetings - Hens Horn Court
Redruth meetings - Miners Court

Warm welcome awaits you all.

Contact:

Mark Upton ((01326) 561636)

Details:

Drama Workshop for young people from 8 - 18 years.
£1 subs

Held at the Epworth Hall, Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EL

Term times.
Tuesday 7pm
Saturday 10am

Contact:

Secretary: Mrs Joan Kearsley, M.B.E. Huckleberry House Coverack Nr. Helston TR12 6TQ e-mail: joan@huckleberryhouse.co.uk ((01326) 280337)

Details:

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday in the month at 12.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs in the Culdrose Community Centre, Helston

Meeting dates for 2011
17th January
21st February
21st March
18th April
16th May
20th June
No meeting in August
19th September
17th October
21st November
TBA - Christmas celebrations

Contact:

Carol Dempsey or Janet Talbot ((01736) 763604 07590105590)

Details:

Carleen Community Care Centre was constructed in 1997 and offers excellent facilities including ample car parking. It is situated in a quiet area in Carleen village, surrounded by lovely country views, 3 miles outside Helston.

• social interaction in a friendly environment


• respite for carers


• daily newspapers, library books, games


• (inc. dance therapy) etc


• visting chiropodist


• optional church service


• freshly hearty cooked meals


• mainly elderly clients but no age limit

Available to hire (see Community Venues for details)

Church Services - Tuesday 11am and Sunday 6pm

Day Care for the Elderly - Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 4pm

Contact:

Graham Tierney (08444 994188)

Details:

Independent, free and impartial advice

Contact:

Continence Direct ((01326) 435824)

Details:

A Direct Access service for adults with bladder or bowel continence problems.

A Chartered Physiotherapist, Nurse Consultant/ Nurse Specialist will be available to speak on a confidential line, discuss the probles and give advice, or refer on to the appropriate discipline.  An appointment may be offered to a same day clinic, if this is felt necesarry.

The line is open on Friday afternoons 1-2pm (Excluding bank holidays).  In exceptional circumstances due to staff training or ill health this service may be unavailable.

Contact:

Cornwall ACF (01208 73183)

Details:

Cornwall Army Cadet Force

Joining the Cadets

If you are 12 to 18 years of age - join the adventure

Helston Cadets meet at Wednesday evenings 19.00hrs
"The Rifles"
Oates Road
Helston
Cornwall

Contact:

Sarah Wright (Chairperson) (01872 274827)

Details:

The CDA provides information, advice and support for dyslexics and their families. 

We run courses for parents to help them better understand and support their dyslexic children. 

We run dyslexic awareness workshops for businesses, statutory bodies, job agencies etc. 

We have a centre in Truro giving advice and guidance and providing screening and assesments.  Please contact us if you would like to become a member.  Cost is only £10 per year and you will get regular newsletters with events, talks and childrens activities.

HELPLINE 01872 274827
ADULT DROP-IN CENTRE 01872 222911
EMAIL: enquiries@cornwalldyslexia.org.uk

Contact:

enquirycentre@cornwall.gov.uk (0800 0322345 01872 272702 )

Details:

Cornwall Enquiry & Information Service is part of Cornwall Libraries, and is accessible to everyone.  You don't need to be a library member to use it.  Whatever the nature of your enquiry, ring free of charge, e-mail, write to us or use "live chat" and we will provide an answer.  You might want:

• a contact for a local club or evening class


• an obscure piece of historical information which you can't find online


• a section from an Act of Parliament, or access to legal cases


• a residential or business phone number from anywhere in the country


• help with finding out how to get grant funding for an individual or group


• to find help with tackling a consumer problem


• to know how to borrow a book not in Cornwall stock

The Enquiry and Information Service is here to help you, and the service is free.  We only charge for printing and postage, if required.  We have a team of information professionals dedicated to finding an answer to your enquiry.  Where we don't have the information ourselves, we will always try to direct you to someone who does.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Contact:

Alun Glanville - Regional Coach ((01326) 318249)

Details:

Introductory Course under supervision of high grade instructors.

Club affiliated to British Kendo Association.

Non profit making.


Club Practice:

Ludgvan Community Centre, Ludgvan, Crowlas.
Wednesday Nights (please contact Randall Young on (01736) 796459 for times)
Instruction for ages 16 years to any age.

Penryn Community College (Sports Hall)
Monday Nights  7pm - 9pm

For further details please contact:

Alun Glanville
Tel: 01326 318249
Mobile: 07748 447550

or

Randall Young
Tel: (01736) 796459
Mobile: 07879 632860

Website: http://beehive.thisiscornwall.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=5559

Contact:

Monica Thomas (01872 243531)

Details:

The Carer's Syupport Service provides advice, information and support to people who are caring for a relative, partner, neighbour or friend who might otherwise be unable to remain in their own home due to a physical or mental health condition or frailty.

Contact:

Bernadette Pawley (Area Co-ordinator) (01726 76100)

Details:

Cruse Bereavement Care exists to help all bereaved people, including children, whatever the circumstances of that bereavement.  Cruse also run a variety of groups which offers opportunities to meet other bereaved people and share experiences. 
The service we offer is free

Helpline (01726) 76100 (Mon -Fri)

Office (01726) 76700

Contact:

Mark Upton ((01326) 561636)

Details:

The Epworth Hall Management Group oversees the re-furbishment of the Hall and the day to day running of same.

Contact:

Miss Justine Hornsby (District Commissioner) ((01326) 573864)

Details:

There are currently seven successful and vibrant units in the area for the following ages of girls:

Rainbows              ~       Aged 5 - 7 years
Brownies               ~       Aged 7 - 10 years
Guides                  ~       Aged 10 - 14 years
Young Leaders     ~       Aged 14 - 18 years
Rangers               ~       Aged 14 - 26 years

Adults of all ages are a lso welcome to train as leaders or become regular volunteers (if you have a skill and the time - we can make use of it!).

Contact:

Mandy Eddy, Chairperson. ((01326) 565328)

Details:

All walks are circular, approximately 5 miles in length.  Sunday afternoons throughout the year.
Medium paced.  All walks may cross muddy or rough land so suitable footwear should be worn.  There will be rough ground and stiles. It is recommended that water and a snack be carried, as well as a small first aid kit and secateurs.
Dogs are welcome on most walks, but please check with the walk leader.  Please keep dogs on leads at all times.

Visitor and new walkers welcome on all walks.

Walks in February 2012 are as follows:-

Commencing at 2.00pm
5th   Amenity CP         - SW654270 Helston                 Betty
12th Tuckingmill CP     - SW657409 Red River Valley     Tony
19th Lelant Church       - SW548377 Knills Monument    Malcom & Chrissy
26th Predannack N/T CP- SW668162 Moorland Walk      Babs Hughes

For more information on above walk's or for leaders details please contact the Chairperson Mrs M Eddy, Tel: 01326 565328

Contact:

Mrs Pat Hosking ((01326) 574407)

Details:

The club meets at 7pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month between September and April in the music block at Helston College, Church Hill.  The entrance to the music block is in accessed from the car park, in Belmont Road.

New members are always welcome.  For more information call (01326) 574407

Contact:

Margaret Hopkins (01326 569121)

Details:

Helston & District U3A ( University of the Third Age) is like no other university; for one thing it is run by it's members and the emphasis is on fun and enjoyment.  The U3A is the largest organisation of its kind in the world and it provides educational, recreational and social facilites for people living in the Helston & District area.

Helston & District U3A has on offer thirty different activities and they include wining and dining, theatre trips, residential trips abraod, art and singing, handicrafts, book clubs, creative writing and languages.  For the more active there are rambling and ambling, table tennis, carpet bowls and outdoor bowls too.

There is a monthly social meeting held in the Methodist Chapel and Hall every third Wednesday of the month from 10am.

To find out more information please contact Margaret Hopkins on 01326 569121 email nahopkins@supanet.com or Vanda Trotman on 01326 221246

Contact:

Enid Johns, Chairperson ((01326) 572489)

Details:

Helston & Lizard Multiple Sclerosis Club.
Meetings held on the last Thursday in each month at Wheel Dream Restaurant, Redruth Road, Helston from 11am to 2.30pm.  Speakers, socialising, sharing information, lunch available.
Contact Enid on (01326) 572489