The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Cafe Sci: The Case for Methane Capture
Cafe Sci returns! Utilising Greenhouse Gases for Energy Use in Cornwall: The Case for Methane Capture.
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The Not-Entirely-Bookish Quiz
How’s your general knowledge? Niche facts? Maybe some bookish trivia? Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Rosie Holt MP: Why We Were Right
Rosie Holt (and her alter ego MP) explains how satirising political drivel has made her one of the most talked about comedians around. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Val McDermid in Conversation
Join us for an interview with the queen of crime, Val McDermid on the publication of her new book, Silent Bones. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: 13 Cornish Ghost Stories
Join Keith Wallis host of ‘The Piskie Trap’ as he talks to three of the authors who have contributed to the recently published book 13 Cornish Ghost Stories. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: David Baddiel in Conversation
Join David Baddiel as he opens up about his childhood, family and memory, offering a twisted love letter to his parents. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Rick Stein in Conversation
Join celebrated Cornish-based chef and acclaimed food writer Rick Stein as he talks about his new book and major new BBC series, Rick Stein’s Food Stories. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Jennifer Cox
Join author, podcaster and psychotherapist Jennifer Cox as she lifts the lid on how women have been conditioned to repress anger and what they can do about it. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Petroc Trelawny in Conversation
Join the Radio 3 Presenter as he talks about his new book: Part memoir, part history, and an exploration of Cornwall, past present and future. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Monique Roffey
Join the Costa Prize winning novelist as she talks about her latest novel Passiontide and the inspiration her Caribbean childhood has on her work. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Nick Harkaway: Le Carré’s Legacy
Nick Harkaway reintroduces John Le Carré’s legendary British spy, George Smiley, to modern audiences. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Will Hodgkinson: Street-Level Superstar
Will Hodgkinson tells the tragic and inspiring story of Lawrence, the greatest pop star who never made it. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Cathy Rentzenbrink: Love, Loss and Ordinary Lives
Cathy Rentzenbrink talks about her novel, Ordinary Time, one that asks big questions about friendship and marriage, forgiveness and redemption, and the real meaning of love. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Helen Scales: The Future of the World’s Ocean
An impassioned examination of the existential threats to the world's ocean and cautious optimism for the abundant life within it. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Gered Mankowitz: Photographing the Stones
Join one of the most celebrated photographers in the history of music as he talks about his time with the Rolling Stones, and other artists. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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FBF: Daisy Goodwin the Legend of Maria Callas
New York Times bestselling novelist Daisy Goodwin breathes life into the story of one of the legendary soprano, Maria Callas. Part of Falmouth Book Festival.
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Walter Langley’s Paintings of Women & Children
This talk focuses on Walter Langley’s depictions of women and children in Newlyn, Cornwall in the late 19th century. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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How To Start & End A Choir: Seamas Carey In Conversation With Sue Hill
Men Are Singing, the six year long-social art project/brainchild of Seamas Carey is coming to an end. But why? And how?
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Ghosts & The Cornish Landscape
Exploring a range of ghostly tales from across Cornwall. Their history and origins, and why they’re important to our heritage.
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The Future Of... Tourism and the Cornish Economy
“The Future Of …” series of events at The Poly continues with a presentation by Louis Turner, followed by open discussion, on the theme “Tourism and the Cornish Economy”.
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Art of War: Artists of the First World War (1914 – 1919)
An extended lecture on the theme of art created by official British war artists during the First World War. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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The Annual Paul Smales Lecture: Glacial History Of The Southwest
In this fascinating public lecture, Professor Harrison discusses some of the intriguing new questions that are being asked about the glacial history of Cornwall and the Southwest.
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Before & After Newlyn (1877 - 1935)
This lecture traces the story of the Newlyn school of artists before and after their stay in Cornwall. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Dressing A Tudor Queen
Dressing A Tudor Queen: A Practical Demonstration of Tudor Clothing. Emma Hughes (‘The Lady Time Traveller’) presents a costumed talk exploring Tudor clothing.
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Dod Procter née Shaw RA (1892– 1972)
A talk on the art of Dod Procter née Shaw RA, a once famous figure and still-life painter based in Newlyn. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Cornish Art Downunder (1880 - 1980)
Works of Art from Cornwall in Southern Hemisphere galleries including Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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The Art Collections of St. Ives
Paintings, sculptures and ceramics: The art collections of St. Ives Town Council and other collections in St. Ives. Talk by Catherine Wallace.
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Fakes & Fortunes (Or Have I Discovered a Constable in my Attic?)
This event has been postponed - new date to be announced soon.
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Stacking Rings Silversmithing Workshop
Learn the basics of silversmithing and make x4 stacking rings. ...
Find out moreJo Penn, Janie Ilbery, Nancy Murgatroyd and Nick Penn: Land & Sea
An exhibition bringing together the work of four artists - ceramicists and printmakers - inspired by the wonders of the...
Find out moreMartin Harley: Acoustic Roots
Martin Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to...
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