The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Language of the Fan
Step into the world of Jane Austen and ballroom whispers. This talk will explore how Regency ladies used fans to flirt, deflect, or entice—all without saying a word. Learn and practice the historical gestures that once spoke volumes. A Regency-Era talk on Silent Communication and Subtle Elegance
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Where Kea Plums Grow
Local historian Nigel Baker will talk about the origin of the Coombe orchards and the associated ‘industries’ such as oyster dredging, river fishing, barges, coppicing oak woods, flower growing and tea.
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My Helford Sketchbook with Sophie Velzian
Artist Sophie Velzian shares her plein air sketchbook journey, painting the landscape around the Helford River.
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The Drawings Of Wilhelmina Barns- Graham
This lecture uses the drawings of Wilhelmina Barns- Graham to explore the themes and techniques of her artistic journey through life.
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Cornwall's High-Tech Future(s): Miracle or Mirage?
Does Cornwall have a high-tech future? Revitalised mining? Floating offshore wind? Goonhilly, Culdrose, drones and defence? Talk by Louis Turner.
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The Untold Story of Doctor Dick
Join Will Hazell (Falmouth Uncovered) to discover the forgotten story of Richard ‘Doctor Dick’ Pascoe, a quack doctor who inspired love and hatred across Victorian Cornwall.
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Francis Hewlett RWA (1930 – 2012)
Follow the path of one of Falmouth’s well-known painters , Francis Hewlett RWA, whose figurative work defied the modernist era.
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The Real Dad's Armies
The Real Dad’s Armies: Britain’s Amateur Defenders explores the long history of Britain’s auxiliary forces, from medieval militias to the Home Guard.
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Kendal Mountain Adventure Tour 2026 LIVE
Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection with guest speaker.
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Legends of the Cornish Landscape
Join Keith Wallis, host of The Piskie Trap podcast, and Elizabeth Dale, writer and creator of The Cornish Bird blog for their latest talk exploring legends in the Cornish landscape.
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Intermediate Pottery: 4 Week Course
For people with more experience who would like to develop their existing skills and start to gain knowledge in a broader...
Find out moreNT Live: The Playboy of the Western World
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John...
Find out moreThe Untold Story of Doctor Dick
Join Will Hazell (Falmouth Uncovered) to discover the forgotten story of Richard ‘Doctor Dick’ Pascoe, a quack...
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