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A much-loved building in St Ives, the Guildhall is in need of extensive restoration and improvement.
The aim of this project is to develop the building into a thriving cultural venue together with a café and bar space.
As well as safeguarding the future of an important heritage building, the project will provide a high-quality year-round programme for all potential audiences in St Ives and West Cornwall, develop the town’s role as a national centre of heritage, arts and culture and provide opportunities for careers in creative arts.
LATEST PROJECT NEWS
During the past few months, the Guildhall has seen the removal of the original entrance Portico canopy, the temporary re-location of Barbara Hepworth’s ‘Dual Form’ sculpture to Kresen Kernow in Redruth, the removal of the stage and excavation of part of the hall floor. Eye catching bright pink hoardings with a digital screen showing past, present and future – images of the project have also been erected.
The Guildhall team are also working with the Yonkers project. Youth leaders Rosana and Peach are delivering an exciting range of youth initiatives. As well as the official launch of the Yonkers brand, activities include staging Health and Well Being workshops, supervising year 11 volunteering at the Edward Hain, holding Table Tennis and Tunes sessions in partnership with leisure centre, attending community events such as the Food Festival, and organising focus groups and surveys to capture the views of local young people.
They have also been working with local schools and launched a Yonkers task force which is looking at plans to improve sports and facilities, culture and communication, music and events and environment and action for change. Following the success of the recent original new music project, the team are currently finalising plans for the town’s first Youth Music Pop Up event UP NEXT in Trewyn Gardens June 28th.
More details on the Guildhall project is available here and via social media @stivesguildhall Find out more about Yonkers here follow @yonkersstives
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