Falmouth & Penryn Community Area Partnership

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/

10/06/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟳 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗜𝗙𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 #𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Blow the Whistle invites everyone who cares about sport to take shared responsibility for challenging abuse.

Domestic abuse and sexual violence remain widespread, yet are often hidden, minimised or misunderstood. Harmful behaviours, including emotional abuse, coercive control and intimidation, are too often normalised, and many people who notice warning signs don’t feel confident to speak out.

𝗕𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀:
• Noticing when something isn’t right
• Calling out abusive behaviour safely
• Checking in and showing care
• Making support visible and accessible

It’s fantastic to see so many organisations already standing with us.

A huge thank you to: Devon & Cornwall Police, Blaby District, Ahimsa, The WISH Centre, Plymouth Marjon University, The Integrated Domestic Abuse Service Plymouth, Man Culture, Plymouth Community Homes, Safe Spaces England & Wales, Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance, Devon County Council, Cornwall Council, Safer Cornwall, and all those supporting the campaign internally.

Your support sends a clear message:

𝗔𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗹.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲.
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲.

If you’d like to get involved, visit:
👉 https://www.firstlight.org.uk/get_involved/blowthewhistle/

10/06/2026

Three more community screenings of the People's Emergency Briefing are coming up shortly in and around Falmouth.

In this powerful National Emergency Briefing film, leading UK scientists explain the climate and nature crisis. They reveal the latest evidence and what it means for food security, health, extreme weather, and the cost of living.

Afterwards take part in a conversation to reflect on the challenges we're all facing and talk about what action you can take in your own community.

We highly recommend you come to one of these special community screenings, many hosted by Cornwall Climate Action Network's grassroots member groups and organisations.

It's suitable for ages 16+

Falmouth:
📍Dracaena Centre, Falmouth TR11 2ES
📅 Thursday 18 June
🕖 6:30 for 7pm
👉 Free entry
✅️ Organisers: Falmouth Town Council, UK

Constantine:
📍Tolmen Centre, Constantine, Falmouth TR11 5AA
📅 Sunday 21 June
🕖 7.30pm
👉 Free entry
✅️ Organisers: Transition Constantine

Mawnan:
📍Mawnan Memorial Hall, Sampys Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth TR11 5EP
📅 Thursday 25 June
🕖 7 for 7.30pm
👉 Free tickets from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/peoples-emergency-briefing-whats-happening-with-climate-and-nature-tickets-1989826231824

Community screenings in Cornwall have already been held in Penzance, Hayle, Helston, Falmouth, Porthtowan, Chacewater, Perranporth, Lostwithiel, St Austell, Liskeard, Gunnislake, Downderry & Seaton, and Saltash.

Additional private screenings in Cornwall are being scheduled for parish and town councillors, medical staff, WI representatives, and other local decision-makers in public, private and third sector organisations including staff at the National Trust and Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

The film is based on the original briefing in Westminster and features a range of people's voices from across the UK, with appearances from broadcaster and environmental campaigner Chris Packham and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden.

👀 Look out for more screenings on the National Emergency Briefing screening map at https://www.nebriefing.org/screening-map.

Zero Hour

10/06/2026

Funding Opportunity for Grassroots Projects Near Co-op Food Stores (UK - Various Locations)

The food retailer, the Co-op has announced that grants are still available in a small number of areas for small charities, voluntary and community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations to support projects that benefit local communities centred around Co-op Food Stores.

This year the Fund is looking to support projects that enable people to access food, create opportunities for young people, improve people’s mental wellbeing, promote community cohesion and build sustainable futures.

A total of £5 million in funding is available, with £6,000 to share between three local causes in each community.

Funding is determined by Co-op community members who vote on the project they wish to support.

Groups that can apply include:

- Churches or Chapels that are excepted charities
- Co-operative Societies
- Schools
- Community Benefit Societies
- Community Interest Companies
- Credit Unions
- Registered Charities
- Social Enterprises
- Scout, Guide or Woodcraft Folk groups
- Any other not-for-profit group

Applications for projects that promote and celebrate diversity and inclusion are encouraged.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 24 June 2026.

Information on which communities can still apply is available on the Co-op website via a Postcode checker.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇

10/06/2026

Next sessions starting Tuesday 23rd June.
Contact [email protected] to book your place.

09/06/2026

More information https://www.bupafoundation.org/green-community-grants/

Funding Available for Local Green Spaces and Healthier Communities (UK)

The Bupa Foundation has announced that its 2026 Green Community Grants programme will open for applications on 1 June 2026.

The programme offers grants of between £500 and £2,000. Charities, schools, not-for-profit organisations, local authorities and social housing providers can apply for funding to improve local green spaces and support healthier communities.

The programme is delivered in partnership with Groundwork UK. It funds practical projects that improve community spaces, making them greener, healthier and easier for people to access.

Since 2023, the Bupa Foundation has awarded £1.4 million through Green Community Grants, supporting 794 organisations across the UK and Ireland.

This funding has helped more than 400 schools create outdoor classrooms, forest schools, sensory gardens and similar projects. It has also supported over 350 community groups, charities and food banks to develop community allotments, pocket parks, playgrounds and other green space improvements.

The grants are part of Bupa’s initiative. Through this initiative, Bupa employees, suppliers and customers take part in walking activities that help release funding for charitable projects.

Applications close on 30 June 2026.

More information can be found via the link in the comments below 👇

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

A Dentistry Summit taking place next month will bring together dental professionals, health leaders and other key organisations to discuss the challenges facing dental care in Cornwall.

We're inviting residents to submit questions they would like the panel to address.

04/06/2026

Kennall Vale Pasty Walk