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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:20260306T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260306T150000
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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-70/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
CREATED:20260116T125538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T104527Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260313T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
CREATED:20260106T111547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T111547Z
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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-71/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
CREATED:20260215T102310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T093338Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260318T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
CREATED:20260106T111758Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234252
CREATED:20260116T111422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111422Z
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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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