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SUMMARY:Kernow to the Crystal Palace: Mary Kelynack’s Extraordinary Journey - a talk from Pamela Vass.
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nIn August 1851 a curiously dressed\, elderly woman was seen trudging along Southampton High Street. Passers by couldn’t fail to notice her\, she wore a huge beaver bonnet and carried a corracle-like basket on her back. She was a Cornish fisherwoman\, she said\, in her 84th year\, and was walking to London from the Land’s End to see the Great Exhibition. \n\n\nMary Kelynack spent her entire life in the small community of Newlyn in the far west of Cornwall. Yet she became so inspired by the wonders of the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace that she resolved to go. Travelling by steamer\, coach or train was beyond her means but there was one thing she could do – walk. \n\n\nBefore long she had become quite a celebrity – noticed at the Great Exhibition\, taking tea with the Lord Mayor\, interviewed by the Illustrated London News\, modelled by a famous sculptor\, having a song and a polka named after her… and even greeting the Queen. \n\n\n\n\nThis illustrated presentation reveals the truth behind the Cornish legend that is Mary Kelynack\, covering her extraordinary journey\, her adventures in London and her final\, and previously unreported\, adventure. \nTICKETS \n\n\n\nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. \n\n\nPlease email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 6th April. \n\n\nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). \n\n\nRefreshments will be provided after the talk. \n\n\nCopies of Pamela’s book will be sold at the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/kernow-to-the-crystal-palace-mary-kelynacks-extraordinary-journey-a-talk-from-pamela-vass-wednesday-15th-april/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T112434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T112518Z
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SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-75/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T130020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T104146Z
UID:13444-1775556000-1775563200@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cornish Hedge Project
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Hedge Project – A Community Textile Project with Vicks Harrison.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project will produce 4 x panels 1.5 metres long(ish) representing the 4 seasons. Each panel will be made in 4 horizontal strips representing the wall\, the area above and behind the wall\, the ditch or area below the wall and a narrow strip with the creatures that exist in the soil\, The project will be made step by step starting with Autumn in January 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nA diverse range of skills will be taught and used from simple expressive embroidery stitches to a variety of fabric manipulation. The emphasis will be on hand stitch skills. There will be teaching workshops for expressive embroidery stitches\, padded applique\, flat hand applique\, 3d elements\, like birds\, padded worms\, making a variety of cords and fabric manipulation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is designed to help participants learn more about the importance of Cornish hedges and develop a wide range of design and hand stitch skills.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project will take its inspiration from Cornish hedges so will involve an element of research for the participants. For those that are able I will be encouraging participants to go out and take photographs or draw. There may be some organised field trips.\n\n\n\n\n\nEach panel will be given a seasonal feel by reflecting the actual flora and fauna present in that season in and around a Cornish hedge. There may be stuffed birds flying overhead.\n\n\n\nProgramme Start – Morrab Library all 10am – 12 unless indicated otherwise\n\n\n27th January – Launch of project – Taster paper collage workshop looking at things like lichens and mosses that grow on the wall . Participants will be given pieces of the wall to begin embroidering\n\n\n10th February – Taster How to turn stitches into expressive stitches. Textured stitches for mosses and lichens and a look at the kinds of unusual threads we can use.\n\n\n24th February – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n10th March – Making the dimensional ivy leaves. This will be an introduction to how we will make the ivy leaves. There will be many leaves and both flowers and berries moving across the panel and onto the start of the second panel.\n\n\n24th March – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n7th April – Collage workshop – paper collage birds – learning to design with paper collage. We will also begin to look at the creatures we will make for the ivy.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/the-cornish-hedge-project-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T112249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T110327Z
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SUMMARY:No tour of the Library this Friday
DESCRIPTION:There will be no tour of the Library this Friday as we are closed for Easter.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-74/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260325T105556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T105556Z
UID:13571-1775174400-1775347199@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Library Closed for Easter
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-closed-for-easter/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260310T092648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T092648Z
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SUMMARY:Library Talks l Lewis Carroll:  Strange but True with Sarah Menage
DESCRIPTION:Our next Library talk will be with Sarah Menage entitled “Lewis Carroll: Strange but True“. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Wednesday 1st April. \nWe all know who wrote Alice in Wonderland! Or do we? \nFollowing her challenge to Shakespearean orthodoxy\, performer\, song-writer and novelist\, Sarah Menage invites you to follow her down the Carrollian rabbit hole\, to examine popular assumptions about another fascinating literary genius. \nPlease email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 23rd March. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-talks-l-lewis-carroll-strange-but-true-with-sarah-menage/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T111422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111422Z
UID:13412-1774965600-1774969200@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Relaxed Book Group at The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:About the group: \nA friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. \nRather than reading a specific book\, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea\, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. \nNo library membership is required and there’s no compulsory reading list. \nAudiobook listeners are just as welcome as traditional readers. \nWe explore all types of books\, swap books and share recommendations. Our discussions focus on what we’re looking for in a book and whether and when\, we’ve found it. \nWhen: The last Tuesday of the month\, from 2pm-3pm. The first session will take place on Tuesday 25th March \nWhere: The Morrab Library\, Morrab Gardens\, Penzance\, TR18 4DA \nHow to book: To join the group contact Jo Buckingham by email jo.buckingham.palace@gmail.com\nSuggested donation £3. \nAbout the group leader: \nJoanna Buckingham started her first relaxed book group with friends in 2019 and got the idea of starting one at Morrab Library when working as a social prescriber as a way of creating supportive communities. \nShe loves the camaraderie and support of doing things in groups and the immersive experience of reading. She loves reading widely across many genres. \nShe’s organised group events and experiences in such diverse locations as tall ships and tin mines. \nJoanna has set up and supported numerous groups whilst working in the museum and adventurous activity industry and as a social prescriber. \nShe is a level 3 trained counsellor and knows the importance of both being a good listener and having a good book to fall back on in times of need (Cold Comfort farm by Stella Gibbons always works for her)
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/relaxed-book-group-at-the-morrab-library-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T111900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T111900Z
UID:13259-1774620000-1774623600@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-73/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T125615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T104234Z
UID:13443-1774346400-1774353600@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cornish Hedge Project
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Hedge Project – A Community Textile Project with Vicks Harrison.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project will produce 4 x panels 1.5 metres long(ish) representing the 4 seasons. Each panel will be made in 4 horizontal strips representing the wall\, the area above and behind the wall\, the ditch or area below the wall and a narrow strip with the creatures that exist in the soil\, The project will be made step by step starting with Autumn in January 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nA diverse range of skills will be taught and used from simple expressive embroidery stitches to a variety of fabric manipulation. The emphasis will be on hand stitch skills. There will be teaching workshops for expressive embroidery stitches\, padded applique\, flat hand applique\, 3d elements\, like birds\, padded worms\, making a variety of cords and fabric manipulation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is designed to help participants learn more about the importance of Cornish hedges and develop a wide range of design and hand stitch skills.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project will take its inspiration from Cornish hedges so will involve an element of research for the participants. For those that are able I will be encouraging participants to go out and take photographs or draw. There may be some organised field trips.\n\n\n\n\n\nEach panel will be given a seasonal feel by reflecting the actual flora and fauna present in that season in and around a Cornish hedge. There may be stuffed birds flying overhead.\n\n\n\nProgramme Start – Morrab Library all 10am – 12 unless indicated otherwise\n\n\n27th January – Launch of project – Taster paper collage workshop looking at things like lichens and mosses that grow on the wall . Participants will be given pieces of the wall to begin embroidering\n\n\n10th February – Taster How to turn stitches into expressive stitches. Textured stitches for mosses and lichens and a look at the kinds of unusual threads we can use.\n\n\n24th February – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n10th March – Making the dimensional ivy leaves. This will be an introduction to how we will make the ivy leaves. There will be many leaves and both flowers and berries moving across the panel and onto the start of the second panel.\n\n\n24th March – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n7th April – Collage workshop – paper collage birds – learning to design with paper collage. We will also begin to look at the creatures we will make for the ivy.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/the-cornish-hedge-project-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260212T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T112922Z
UID:13504-1774087200-1774101600@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Morrab Library Spring Fair
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe hope you can join us for the Morrab Library Spring Fair\, taking place on Saturday 21st March from 10am until 2pm. \nAs ever\, there will be stalls throughout the Library (inside and out!) featuring local makers showcasing their crafts\, as well as many plants\, second-hand books and historic photos for sale\, alongside our raffle. The much-loved refreshments room will return with delicious homemade cakes. \nSome of the stalls will be cash only\, so please bring some change along with you to help support your library. \nMembers and non-members alike are all welcome\, so please bring friends and family along too. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/its-the-morrab-library-spring-fair/
LOCATION:morrab gardens
CATEGORIES:Event,Fairs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T111758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T110745Z
UID:13257-1774015200-1774018800@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:No tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:There is no free tour of the Library today as we prepare for our Spring Fair. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-72/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260224T095129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T095129Z
UID:13522-1773842400-1773846000@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Library Talk: ‘Dartmoor Elements – the ecological poems and play extracts of Mark Beeson’ by Tom Greeves
DESCRIPTION:Mark Beeson (1954-2022) was trained as a classicist and primatologist. From 1989-2022 he was artistic director of Manaton & East Dartmoor Theatre (MED Theatre) which he founded. Mark’s greatest legacy is his creative and ecological writing of poetry and plays relating to Dartmoor. As long ago as 1980 his epic poem – The Walk – won a prize in an international poetry competition\, where it was admired by Ted Hughes\, Seamus Heaney\, Charles Causley and Philip Larkin. \nDartmoor Elements (published in 2025) brings together 133 of Mark’s poems and poetic play extracts\, which are intimate reflections on his familiar environment of Dartmoor\, drawing on decades of keen observation of his surroundings and of the creatures (both animal and human) who inhabit it\, as well as on his deep knowledge of the moor’s folklore and culture. With Gillian Webster\, Tom Greeves edited Dartmoor Elements\, which forms the most significant collection of Dartmoor poetry ever published. The poems are accessible and often deeply moving\, and contain much ecological wisdom.   \nTICKETS \nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or telephone 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot.The balot closes on Monday 9th March. \nEntery to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support the library (suggested £5). \nRefrehments will be provided after the talk.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-talk-dartmoor-elements-the-ecological-poems-and-play-extracts-of-mark-beeson-by-tom-greeves/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260215T102310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T093338Z
UID:13507-1773482400-1773491400@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Shelter From The Storm: Cornish Saints and Winter Tales - a workshop and talk
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Evie Bond on Saturday 14th March for a talk and workshop\, as she explores the tales of Cornish saints who offered protection and guidance through wild winter weather. \nEvie will talk on the legends of saints whose stories speak of storms weathered\, seas calmed\, and winter’s passing. \nFollowing the presentation\, and inspired by these stories\, you will create small artworks using copper foil embossing. \nThis event offers an atmospheric blend of history\, storytelling and creativity before the arrival of spring— perfect for those who love hearing unique Cornish stories. \nBooking:\nTickets cost £15\, including supplies for the workshop\, and spaces can be booked directly with Evie via email at : cornwallhist@outlook.com
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/shelter-from-the-storm-cornish-saints-and-winter-tales-a-workshop-and-talk/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Talk,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Evie Bond":MAILTO:cornwallhist@outlook.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T111547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T111547Z
UID:13255-1773410400-1773415800@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-71/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260212T073900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T073900Z
UID:13493-1773309600-1773327600@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Come and explore our Library's Archives
DESCRIPTION:Join us once again as we delve into The Morrab Library’s archive collection to bring you some more of its treasures. The Archive Open Day will be held in the Reading Room between 10am-3pm on Thursday 12th March.  \nAt this Open Day\, you’ll be able to see a variety of fascinating items from our extensive archive collections. These include a design plan of the Morrab Gardens from 1889\, Christmas cards sent to and from Lamorna Birch\, pages from the minutes of the Penzance Ladies Book Club established in 1770\, a scrapbook capturing information about the solar eclipse of 1999\, and much\, much more… \nThe archive collections have been donated and collected over the last 200 years and this is an opportunity to get to know about the some of the important and special items we care for. \nYou don’t need to book\, just drop in\, and if you are inspired to make a donation towards the care of these incredible collections on the day\, we would be very grateful.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/come-and-explore-our-librarys-archives-2/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T125538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T104527Z
UID:13442-1773136800-1773144000@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cornish Hedge Project
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Hedge Project – A Community Textile Project with Vicks Harrison.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project will produce 4 x panels 1.5 metres long(ish) representing the 4 seasons. Each panel will be made in 4 horizontal strips representing the wall\, the area above and behind the wall\, the ditch or area below the wall and a narrow strip with the creatures that exist in the soil\, The project will be made step by step starting with Autumn in January 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nA diverse range of skills will be taught and used from simple expressive embroidery stitches to a variety of fabric manipulation. The emphasis will be on hand stitch skills. There will be teaching workshops for expressive embroidery stitches\, padded applique\, flat hand applique\, 3d elements\, like birds\, padded worms\, making a variety of cords and fabric manipulation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is designed to help participants learn more about the importance of Cornish hedges and develop a wide range of design and hand stitch skills.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project will take its inspiration from Cornish hedges so will involve an element of research for the participants. For those that are able I will be encouraging participants to go out and take photographs or draw. There may be some organised field trips.\n\n\n\n\n\nEach panel will be given a seasonal feel by reflecting the actual flora and fauna present in that season in and around a Cornish hedge. There may be stuffed birds flying overhead.\n\n\n\nProgramme Start – Morrab Library all 10am – 12 unless indicated otherwise\n\n\n27th January – Launch of project – Taster paper collage workshop looking at things like lichens and mosses that grow on the wall . Participants will be given pieces of the wall to begin embroidering\n\n\n10th February – Taster How to turn stitches into expressive stitches. Textured stitches for mosses and lichens and a look at the kinds of unusual threads we can use.\n\n\n24th February – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n10th March – Making the dimensional ivy leaves. This will be an introduction to how we will make the ivy leaves. There will be many leaves and both flowers and berries moving across the panel and onto the start of the second panel.\n\n\n24th March – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n7th April – Collage workshop – paper collage birds – learning to design with paper collage. We will also begin to look at the creatures we will make for the ivy.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/the-cornish-hedge-project-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T111400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T111400Z
UID:13251-1772805600-1772809200@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-70/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260217T100005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T100254Z
UID:13514-1772632800-1772636400@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Library Talk: Mrs Delaney - The Cornish Connection with Liz Woods
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 4th March\n2pm-3pm. Reading Room at the Morrab Library. \nEnter the ballot to join Liz Woods\, author of ‘Cornish Feasts and Festivals’ as she delivers a talk about Mary Delany\, notable english artist and letter writer. \nMrs Delany began her life’s work when she was over seventy. Her thousands of botanical paper cuts are now in the British Museum\, but her family and her early life are inextricably linked to Cornwall and eighteenth century Cornish politics. This is the story of villains in many guises and one extraordinary heroine. \nTICKETS:\nTickets are allocated by a ballot system. Please email: enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on Monday 23rd February. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5). Refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-talk-mrs-delaney-the-cornish-connection-with-liz-woods/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T111118Z
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SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-69/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T111317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111317Z
UID:13417-1771941600-1771945200@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Relaxed Book Group at The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:About the group: \nA friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. \nRather than reading a specific book\, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea\, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. \nNo library membership is required and there’s no compulsory reading list. \nAudiobook listeners are just as welcome as traditional readers. \nWe explore all types of books\, swap books and share recommendations. Our discussions focus on what we’re looking for in a book and whether and when\, we’ve found it. \nWhen: The last Tuesday of the month\, from 2pm-3pm. The first session will take place on Tuesday 25th March \nWhere: The Morrab Library\, Morrab Gardens\, Penzance\, TR18 4DA \nHow to book: To join the group contact Jo Buckingham by email jo.buckingham.palace@gmail.com\nSuggested donation £3. \nAbout the group leader: \nJoanna Buckingham started her first relaxed book group with friends in 2019 and got the idea of starting one at Morrab Library when working as a social prescriber as a way of creating supportive communities. \nShe loves the camaraderie and support of doing things in groups and the immersive experience of reading. She loves reading widely across many genres. \nShe’s organised group events and experiences in such diverse locations as tall ships and tin mines. \nJoanna has set up and supported numerous groups whilst working in the museum and adventurous activity industry and as a social prescriber. \nShe is a level 3 trained counsellor and knows the importance of both being a good listener and having a good book to fall back on in times of need (Cold Comfort farm by Stella Gibbons always works for her)
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/relaxed-book-group-at-the-morrab-library-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T130418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T101356Z
UID:13453-1771927200-1771941600@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cornish Hedge Project
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Hedge Project – A Community Textile Project with Vicks Harrison.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project will produce 4 x panels 1.5 metres long(ish) representing the 4 seasons. Each panel will be made in 4 horizontal strips representing the wall\, the area above and behind the wall\, the ditch or area below the wall and a narrow strip with the creatures that exist in the soil\, The project will be made step by step starting with Autumn in January 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nA diverse range of skills will be taught and used from simple expressive embroidery stitches to a variety of fabric manipulation. The emphasis will be on hand stitch skills. There will be teaching workshops for expressive embroidery stitches\, padded applique\, flat hand applique\, 3d elements\, like birds\, padded worms\, making a variety of cords and fabric manipulation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is designed to help participants learn more about the importance of Cornish hedges and develop a wide range of design and hand stitch skills.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project will take its inspiration from Cornish hedges so will involve an element of research for the participants. For those that are able I will be encouraging participants to go out and take photographs or draw. There may be some organised field trips.\n\n\n\n\n\nEach panel will be given a seasonal feel by reflecting the actual flora and fauna present in that season in and around a Cornish hedge. There may be stuffed birds flying overhead.\n\n\n\n\nContact Vicks Harrison directly for mroe information: vickyvicks@btinternet.com\n\n\nProgramme Start – Morrab Library all 10am – 12 unless indicated otherwise\n\n\n27th January – Launch of project – Taster paper collage workshop looking at things like lichens and mosses that grow on the wall . Participants will be given pieces of the wall to begin embroidering\n\n\n10th February – Taster How to turn stitches into expressive stitches. Textured stitches for mosses and lichens and a look at the kinds of unusual threads we can use.\n\n\n24th February – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n10th March – Making the dimensional ivy leaves. This will be an introduction to how we will make the ivy leaves. There will be many leaves and both flowers and berries moving across the panel and onto the start of the second panel.\n\n\n24th March – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n7th April – Collage workshop – paper collage birds – learning to design with paper collage. We will also begin to look at the creatures we will make for the ivy.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/the-cornish-hedge-project-6/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Vicks Harrison":MAILTO:vickyvicks@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T110922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110922Z
UID:13247-1771596000-1771599600@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-68/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260207T153140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T071309Z
UID:13488-1771497000-1771502400@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Super Spring Storytime with Jak Stringer
DESCRIPTION:Spring sunshine is nature’s alarm clock\, telling wildlife to wake up after winter. You can see\, hear\, and smell the signs of newness as the season arrives with a rush of energy. The session will include garden weaving\, vegetable sewing and flower collage. \nJak will be reading Sean Taylor & Alex Morss’ story ‘Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up’. This beautifully illustrated book offers an engaging introduction to spring\, perfect for young nature enthusiasts. \nContact us at enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or telephone 01736 364474 to book a place. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/super-storytime-with-jak-stringer/
LOCATION:Morrab Library
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260129T143539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T143539Z
UID:13484-1771423200-1771426800@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Library Talks l Women's Work - A poetry reading
DESCRIPTION:Our next Library talk will be with Vivienne Tregenza and Abigail Ottley\, with ‘Women’s Work’\, a poetry reading. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Wednesday 18th February. \nAward-winning Penzance poets Abigail Ottley and Vivienne Tregenza will each introduce their first collections\, published in 2025. \nIn ‘Out of Eden’ Abigail writes about the stories of working class women\, both in her own family and more widely. These are poems of endurance and survival\, both universal and empowering. \nIn ‘Conversations with Magic Stones’ Vivienne has written a collection of poems inspired by the life and work of Barbara Hepworth. They honour the hard-fought achievements of Hepworth as a female artist\, as well as exploring the inner creative life itself. \nPlease email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on 9th February. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-talks-l-womens-work-a-poetry-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T110734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110734Z
UID:13245-1770991200-1770994800@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-67/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T125240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T104807Z
UID:13441-1770717600-1770724800@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Cornish Hedge Project
DESCRIPTION:The Cornish Hedge Project – A Community Textile Project with Vicks Harrison.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project will produce 4 x panels 1.5 metres long(ish) representing the 4 seasons. Each panel will be made in 4 horizontal strips representing the wall\, the area above and behind the wall\, the ditch or area below the wall and a narrow strip with the creatures that exist in the soil\, The project will be made step by step starting with Autumn in January 2026.\n\n\n\n\n\nA diverse range of skills will be taught and used from simple expressive embroidery stitches to a variety of fabric manipulation. The emphasis will be on hand stitch skills. There will be teaching workshops for expressive embroidery stitches\, padded applique\, flat hand applique\, 3d elements\, like birds\, padded worms\, making a variety of cords and fabric manipulation.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project is designed to help participants learn more about the importance of Cornish hedges and develop a wide range of design and hand stitch skills.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe project will take its inspiration from Cornish hedges so will involve an element of research for the participants. For those that are able I will be encouraging participants to go out and take photographs or draw. There may be some organised field trips.\n\n\n\n\n\nEach panel will be given a seasonal feel by reflecting the actual flora and fauna present in that season in and around a Cornish hedge. There may be stuffed birds flying overhead.\n\n\n\nProgramme Start – Morrab Library all 10am – 12 unless indicated otherwise\n\n\n27th January – Launch of project – Taster paper collage workshop looking at things like lichens and mosses that grow on the wall . Participants will be given pieces of the wall to begin embroidering\n\n\n10th February – Taster How to turn stitches into expressive stitches. Textured stitches for mosses and lichens and a look at the kinds of unusual threads we can use.\n\n\n24th February – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n10th March – Making the dimensional ivy leaves. This will be an introduction to how we will make the ivy leaves. There will be many leaves and both flowers and berries moving across the panel and onto the start of the second panel.\n\n\n24th March – Session working on the pieces we have begun\n\n\n7th April – Collage workshop – paper collage birds – learning to design with paper collage. We will also begin to look at the creatures we will make for the ivy.
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/the-cornish-hedge-project-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T110602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110602Z
UID:13243-1770386400-1770390000@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-66/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T105721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T105721Z
UID:13409-1770213600-1770217200@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Library Talks l Mazed Tales Website Launch
DESCRIPTION:Our next Library talk will be with Mazed Tales\, as they launch their new website. This will take place in the Reading Room from 2pm-3pm on Wednesday 4th February. \nThe corners of Cornwall are full of magic\, piskeys on the moors\, spriggans on the tors\, giants throwing stones\, and witches stewing bones. Enchanting tales once told by wandering droll tellers now fill a digital hoard. \nJoin storyteller and Mazed lead Sue Field and web designer Nick Harpley for the launch of the brand new Mazed website\, a comprehensive guide to the traditional tales of Cornwall\, linking tales to places and the people that told them. \nWe will use the site’s digital map to travel in the footsteps of giants\, easily navigate the collection of over 150 retellings of old tales and use a mixture of telling and reading of webtales to bring a selection of the stories to life. \nThe pages on tale collectors will be introduced by Mazed puppets of William Bottrell and Robert Hunt\, folklorists who both went to Penzance Grammar school. \nPrepare to be entranced/spellbound… and aMazed! \nPlease email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk or call 01736 364474 to be entered into the ballot for a ticket. The ballot closes on 26th January. \nEntry to this event is free but donations are welcomed to help support The Morrab Library (suggested £5).
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/library-talks-l-mazed-tales-website-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260106T110423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110423Z
UID:13241-1769781600-1769785200@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Free tour of The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join a free guided tour of The Morrab Library every Friday at 2pm. This is an opportunity to learn more about our beautiful independent Library and the collections within. \nThe tour begins at 2pm\, it is drop-in and there is no need to book. If you plan to bring a large group (6+ people) please email enquiries@morrablibrary.org.uk and we will do our best to accommodate you. \nFor accessibility information\, please click here.  \nWe also welcome visitors to the Library at any time during our opening hours (10am – 4pm\, Tuesday to Saturday) when you are welcome to pick up a map of the Library at the front desk and explore the library
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/free-tour-of-the-morrab-library-65/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185904
CREATED:20260116T120712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T120712Z
UID:13438-1769522400-1769526000@morrablibrary.org.uk
SUMMARY:Relaxed Book Group at The Morrab Library
DESCRIPTION:About the group: \nA friendly group for anyone who loves books but doesn’t want the pressure of a traditional book club. \nRather than reading a specific book\, we share what’s on our bookshelf or simply come for tea\, biscuits and company in the beautiful book-filled atmosphere of The Morrab library. \nNo library membership is required and there’s no compulsory reading list. \nAudiobook listeners are just as welcome as traditional readers. \nWe explore all types of books\, swap books and share recommendations. Our discussions focus on what we’re looking for in a book and whether and when\, we’ve found it. \nWhen: The last Tuesday of the month\, from 2pm-3pm. The first session will take place on Tuesday 25th March \nWhere: The Morrab Library\, Morrab Gardens\, Penzance\, TR18 4DA \nHow to book: To join the group contact Jo Buckingham by email jo.buckingham.palace@gmail.com\nSuggested donation £3. \nAbout the group leader: \nJoanna Buckingham started her first relaxed book group with friends in 2019 and got the idea of starting one at Morrab Library when working as a social prescriber as a way of creating supportive communities. \nShe loves the camaraderie and support of doing things in groups and the immersive experience of reading. She loves reading widely across many genres. \nShe’s organised group events and experiences in such diverse locations as tall ships and tin mines. \nJoanna has set up and supported numerous groups whilst working in the museum and adventurous activity industry and as a social prescriber. \nShe is a level 3 trained counsellor and knows the importance of both being a good listener and having a good book to fall back on in times of need (Cold Comfort farm by Stella Gibbons always works for her)
URL:https://morrablibrary.org.uk/event/relaxed-book-group-at-the-morrab-library-13/
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