Latest news with #HelstonTownCouncil
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Helston play park set for £25k multi-use games area upgrade
A widely used play area in a Helston residential estate is set for a significant enhancement with the installation of a new multi-use games area. Projects Officer Richard James confirmed the news at Helston Town Council's first full meeting of the new civic year, announcing that upgrade works at Bulwark play park are scheduled to begin on May 26, 2025. The Bulwark play area at present (Image: Amy Johnson) The improvements have been made possible by approximately £25,000 originating from the Roundhouse Way development to the west of Nansloe Primary School. Mr James explained: 'The Bulwark Play Park is the closest to the Nansloe development, so we have been looking at what can be done to enhance the space.' The park was opened in 2013 (Image: Amy Johnson) "We are delighted to be making improvements to the Bulwark Play area and providing better equipment for the young people of Helston. "The park has long been used as an informal space for football, so it felt right to deliver better equipment for that purpose." Mr James added that there will also be a new addition of toddler equipment, aiming to bring "joy" to the younger visitors. "In addition, we will be making some minor repairs to the existing equipment and sections of the surrounding fence that have reached the end of its life cycle," Mr James added. A multi-goal will be installed (Image: Helston Town Council) "It feels great to be building on the amazing work of previous Town Council officers who delivered their project back in 2013. "It wouldn't have been possible without the support of Cornwall Council and the funding that was made available from the Roundhouse Way development to the west of Nansloe Primary School." Demolition date set for Helston care home as future plans kept secret - for now Porthlevener to command one of the world's most iconic warships 'A great honour': New mayor of Helston shares her thanks after unanimous vote This upcoming development marks the completion of a long-held ambition for the park. 'The park was part of an improvement project back in 2013, which saw the current play equipment installed,' Mr James said. 'That project should have included a Multi-Games Area, but funding was not available for this element at the time.' Richard shared there will be new themed equipment for little ones (Image: Helston Town Council) In December, Helston Town Council consulted residents of the Bulwark Estate area to share their ideas of what they would like to see in the park. At the time, the council stated: 'We've recently secured funding to make improvements to the Bulwark play area. We would like to hear from residents on how these funds should be used and how you use the park.' The current park was officially opened in 2013 by then Deputy Mayor Mike Thomas and Julia Eddy. At the time, Mrs Eddy said: 'This park is here for you to use and enjoy, and we would like you to be able to do so for a long time to come. "We are sure you will treat it with respect and look after it carefully.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands expected to attend Helston's Flora Day
Thousands of people are expected in Helston, in Cornwall, for the annual Flora Day festival. The event marks the end of winter and coming of summer, and has been celebrated for hundreds of years. The celebration has remained virtually unchanged for more than 200 years, with about 20,000 to 25,000 attending each year. During the day thousands of formally dressed dancers promenade their way in and out of homes and shops which have been decorated with spring flowers, following the beat from a brass band. The event is celebrated every year on 8 May, unless the date falls on a Sunday, the Sabbath, or Monday, Market Day, in which case it is held on the preceding Saturday. It begins at the Guildhall at 07:00 BST with the Early Morning or First Dance which was, in times gone by, the dance for workers and servants. This is followed by dances from pupils at Helston's four schools and couples dancing. At 17:00, the Evening Dance sees the same participants of the Early Morning Dance return to retrace the route of the Midday Dance. Organisers said Helston Town Centre would be closed to all non-emergency traffic between 05:30 and 22:00 BST. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Related internet links
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flambards Theme Park to auction off its assets next month
The memories of Flambards Theme Park may be fading, but its legacy will be up for grabs next month as the park's assets go under the hammer. Just four months after the popular Cornish theme park in Helston announced its closure due to "rising costs" and a "steady decline" in visitor numbers, its assets will now be sold under the hammer. Lay's Auctioneers have used this image on its website, which suggests artefacts from the Victorian Village could be going under the hammer (Image: Lays Auctioneers) Lay's Auctioneers, based in Penzance, has announced the details for 'The Flambards Sale', which will take place at Lay's Penzance saleroom. Although the information is limited at the moment, the photo on the Lay's Auctioneers website suggests that it will include many items from the Victorian Village. The auction will span four days: March 25, 26, 27, and 28, beginning at 10am each day. The lot breakdown is as follows: Day one (March 25): lots 1-500 Day two (March 26): lots 501-1000 Day three (March 27): lots 1001-1500 Day four (March 28): lots 1501-2000 Viewing dates are scheduled prior to the auction at Flambards. These are as follows: Saturday, March 22: 10am-4pm Sunday, March 23: 10am-4pm Monday, March 24: 10am-4pm There will be a £10 entrance fee for viewing. Hundreds of people across Cornwall and beyond shared their sadness following the announcement on November 4, 2024. MP Andrew George described it as the "saddest day of the week," referencing Flambards' promotional slogan. Read Next: New permanent home for Helston Banking Hub FINALLY revealed Several fans of the attraction also shared their own special memories. One wrote: "End of an era, some great memories from working there during the summer months as a teenager, lots of laughs and good times." People shared their memories and pictures after the closure (Image: Paula Bostock) Another commented, " It's the end of an era for most Helston folk who used to spend their summers there, like me. I went there from the age of six, and I'm now 34. I even watched the 1999 solar eclipse there when I was nine. It might sound silly, but the news of its closure has made me all emotional." Concerns were also raised for the staff who lost their jobs, particularly since the closure occurred before Christmas. One resident said, "Thoughts are with the staff and their families. Many office staff who are all year-round employees are now made redundant." In the wake of the closure, Helston Town Council responded to a public petition and announced it was taking "proactive steps" to preserve the park's Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibitions. At the time, the Project Officer for the council, Richard James, contacted Flambards' owners to explore options for keeping the exhibitions in the town. Helston Town Council wanted to preserve the exhibition in the town (Image: File) "After discussing it with the Town Clerk, I reached out to the owners of Flambards to enquire what the future of the Victorian Village and Britain in the Blitz exhibition might be," Richard said in his November report. "There has been a lot of support from the local community about this particular element of the attraction, and I believe there is an opportunity for Helston Town Council to work with Livingstone Leisure and local organisations to save this important part of the town's heritage. "I am seeking approval to continue with this and gain an indication from members of how much Helston Town Council is willing to be involved in this exciting project.' The Packet will bring more information when it becomes available.
