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⚓️ Ahoy, shanty fans.Shanty weekend has arrived. 🥳The stages are set, the singers are ready, and Falmouth is once again ...
12/06/2026

⚓️ Ahoy, shanty fans.

Shanty weekend has arrived. 🥳

The stages are set, the singers are ready, and Falmouth is once again filled with that unmistakable Shanty Festival buzz.

From harbourside harmonies to packed pubs, chance encounters with old friends and songs drifting through the streets, there's nothing quite like it.

We're delighted to share a few photos and videos from today's opening ceremony, where the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Tom Pearce, officially opened this year's festival alongside Falmouth Town Crier Bobby Inman and Town Manager Richard Gates.

Whether you're performing, supporting your favourite groups or simply soaking up the atmosphere, Falmouth Town Council hopes you have a fantastic weekend.

And if the forecast is to be believed, the sun will be making an appearance tomorrow too. ☀️ 🙌

For performance schedules, venue information, travel updates and everything else you need to know, head to: https://www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk

Here's to a brilliant Shanty weekend. ⚓️🎶🌊

The Grounds, Facilities & Environmental Action Committee is meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 6pm. This meeting is op...
12/06/2026

The Grounds, Facilities & Environmental Action Committee is meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 6pm. This meeting is open to the public to attend in person.

Come and find out more about how the Town Council supports our town’s green spaces, public parks, and more.

Our reception will be open to assist you on arrival if you wish to attend.

You can find us at the Atherton Suite, Falmouth Town Council Offices, The Moor, TR11 3QA.

You can find the link for the agenda in the comment section below.

⚓ TRAVELLING TO THE FALMOUTH INTERNATIONAL SEA SHANTY FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND? ⚓With thousands of visitors expected in Fal...
12/06/2026

⚓ TRAVELLING TO THE FALMOUTH INTERNATIONAL SEA SHANTY FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND? ⚓

With thousands of visitors expected in Falmouth, planning your journey ahead of time is strongly recommended. Here's everything you need to know before you set sail 👇

🚌 Park & Ride
Park at Penryn Campus (TR10 9FE) and catch the Shanty Shuttle to The Moor throughout the festival weekend.
🅿️ £6 parking per day
🚌 £2.80 shuttle fare each way
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 £20 family pass
Parking and shuttle fares are payable separately.

⛴️ Park & Float
Park at Ponsharden and catch the float service into town, running every 30 minutes from 9:45am (tides permitting).
Alternatively, town bus services are available from outside McDonald's.
🅿️ Ponsharden car park exit remains open until midnight.

🚉 By Train
Travel via the Maritime Line, with twice-hourly services between Truro and Falmouth.
⚠️ During the festival, all trains will terminate at Falmouth Docks Station as Falmouth Town Station will be closed.

🚌 By Bus
Regular services connect Falmouth with Truro, Redruth, Camborne, Helston, Penryn, Flushing and surrounding areas. Local shuttle services also operate throughout the town.

🚗 Parking
Public car parks are available across Falmouth, but demand will be high throughout the weekend.
🅿️ Secure off-road parking is also available at Falmouth Primary Academy for £15 per day.

⛴️ Late-Night Ferries
Additional late-night ferry services will operate between Prince of Wales Pier and St Mawes, and between Prince of Wales Pier and Flushing, on Friday and Saturday evenings.

🚧 Road Closures
Several town centre roads will be closed at various times throughout the festival weekend. Please allow extra time for your journey and plan ahead if travelling by car.

Further travel information is available at:
https://www.falmouthseashanty.co.uk/visitor-information/travel-information/

Free community screenings: The People's Emergency BriefingTwo public screenings of The People's Emergency Briefing will ...
11/06/2026

Free community screenings: The People's Emergency Briefing

Two public screenings of The People's Emergency Briefing will be taking place in Falmouth over the next month:

📍 Dracaena Centre – Thursday 18 June
📍 Wood Lane Social Club – Wednesday 8 July

Doors open at 6.30pm and the film starts at 7pm.

The film features contributions from scientists, academics and other experts and explores the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss in the UK. Each screening will be followed by a discussion.

Recommended for ages 16+. No need to book.

Earlier this month, Town Mayor Cllr Alan Jewell had the pleasure of officially open the new sensory garden at Age UK Cor...
11/06/2026

Earlier this month, Town Mayor Cllr Alan Jewell had the pleasure of officially open the new sensory garden at Age UK Cornwall & Isles of Scilly's Falmouth Hub.

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and created in partnership with Muddy Wellies Gardens, the new garden - called Lowenek (Cornish for cheerful, joyful and happy) - provides members of the Hub community with a safe and uplifting space to enjoy nature, spend time together and feel connected to the outdoors.

The garden will also support Age UK Cornwall's Growing Together programme, helping older people feel connected to nature and to one another.

Congratulations to everyone involved in creating this valuable new community resource.



Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly
Falmouth Age UK Day Centre

We're excited to introduce Falmouth's very first youth council – a new initiative set up by Falmouth Town Council to pro...
10/06/2026

We're excited to introduce Falmouth's very first youth council – a new initiative set up by Falmouth Town Council to provide a youth voice and help make change for young people in Falmouth.

The youth councillors meet once a month in the Council Chamber to discuss, research and make plans for what they'd like to work on around the town. Our new youth councillors have lots of inspiring ideas on what they can do to change Falmouth for young people and have already visited Cornwall Youth Council to share their thoughts with the rest of the county.

We're looking forward to seeing what they do in the coming year – watch this space!

📣 Full Council Meeting – Monday 15 JuneJoin us for the Full Council meeting of Falmouth Town Council!🕖 When: Monday 15 J...
09/06/2026

📣 Full Council Meeting – Monday 15 June

Join us for the Full Council meeting of Falmouth Town Council!

🕖 When: Monday 15 June, 7:00pm

📍 Where: Council Chamber, Municipal Buildings, The Moor, TR11 2RT

🎥 Watch live: Livestream available on our page from 7pm

👥 This meeting is open to the public and you can either attend in person or watch online.

Speaking is also permitted, but specific rules apply. For full details of the meeting please click on the link in the comments below.

🪸Festival for the Ocean Makes a Big Splash Ahead of World Ocean Day! 🌊💙People of all ages gathered at Gyllyngvase Beach ...
08/06/2026

🪸Festival for the Ocean Makes a Big Splash Ahead of World Ocean Day! 🌊💙

People of all ages gathered at Gyllyngvase Beach on Sunday 7 June for Falmouth Town Council's second annual Festival for the Ocean, enjoying a spectacular celebration of the sea, marine wildlife and ocean conservation.

Organised by Falmouth Town Council and supported by Cornwall Council's Fal and Helford Marine Recreational Mitigation Project, the free event brought the beach to life with giant marine creatures, hands-on activities and opportunities to learn more about the natural environment on Falmouth's doorstep.

Hundreds of festival-goers flocked to Gyllyngvase Beach, where they encountered a giant cuttlefish and life-size basking shark parading along the shoreline. The Mayor of Falmouth, Councillor Councillor Alan Jewell, joined the procession alongside visitors and participants. Created by Duncan Cameron of Falmouth University's Beach Beasties project, the striking sculptures depicted wildlife found in Falmouth Bay, using art to highlight the plight of our oceans.

Throughout the afternoon, some of Cornwall's leading environmental organisations were on hand to educate, inform and inspire visitors of all ages about the habitats and creatures that call our waters their home. The three-hour extravaganza featured snorkel safaris, seagull-scarer making, litter-picking, live demonstrations, magnetic fishing and giant jaws, ensuring there was something for everyone.

Falmouth Town Council would like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the Festival for the Ocean such a success.

The event would not have been possible without the support of the following organisations:

Fal and Helford MPA
Falmouth Marine Conservation
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Ocean Buffer Project
ExeterMarine
Falmouth University
Plastic Free Falmouth
Marine Biology Life
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
Falmouth Library
Falmouth Art Gallery
Greenpeace UK
National Coastwatch Institution (NCI)
Cornwall Radio Amateur Radio
The Climate Coalition

The event took place at the beginning of Great Big Green Week and on the eve of World Ocean Day, celebrated today (8 June) to raise awareness of the importance of healthy oceans and marine ecosystems.

With lots of people taking part throughout the afternoon, the festival provided a fitting way to mark the occasion, encouraging residents and visitors alike to connect with the sea, discover the wildlife of Falmouth Bay and learn how they can help protect our oceans for future generations. 💙

Following the resignation of Councillor Jon Stowell, a casual vacancy has arisen for a Falmouth Town Councillor in Arwen...
08/06/2026

Following the resignation of Councillor Jon Stowell, a casual vacancy has arisen for a Falmouth Town Councillor in Arwenack Ward. Please see below for the official Notice of Vacancy from Cornwall Council.

If you live in Arwenack Ward and would like to have a by-election to fill this councillor vacancy, you need to request this in writing from the Proper Officer at Cornwall Council by 26 June 2026.

If at least 10 residents of Arwenack Ward request a by-election by 26 June, this will take place no later than 28 August 2026.

If no requests are received or the number of requests is less than 10, then Falmouth Town Council can co-opt people onto the Council.

For more information on casual vacancy elections, please visit our website (link in the comments below).

🪸🦈 Did you know there are sharks, cuttlefish and seahorses living in Cornish waters? Come and celebrate the amazing mari...
05/06/2026

🪸🦈 Did you know there are sharks, cuttlefish and seahorses living in Cornish waters?

Come and celebrate the amazing marine life on our doorstep at Festival for the Ocean this Sunday (7 June).

With family activities, marine science, storytelling, creative workshops, conservation action and opportunities to meet some of the organisations helping to protect our coast, there's something for all ages.

Please note: the Snorkel Safari must be booked in advance and is open to participants aged 16+

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/snorkel-safari-world-oceans-day-tickets-1990477942107?


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