The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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Ocean Exploration & Conservation
Wild Voices presents A Couple of Marine Biologists: Life on the Frontline of Exploring and Protecting Our Ocean
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CFF: Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music
Part of Cornwall Film Festival: Film critic Mark Kermode and radio producer Jenny Nelson take a lively trip through the music of the movies.
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Witchcraft in Cornwall: Charms & Curses
Join Keith Wallis, host of The Piskie Trap podcast for a brand new talk that delves once more into the history surrounding witchcraft in Cornwall.
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The World in Black and White: Fine Art Photography
This lecture looks at the history of black and white photography as an art form.
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Celtic Sea Ports: Who Wins and Why?
Which Celtic Sea ports will prosper, and what will determine where jobs, investment and long-term value are created?
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The Game Thing
Welcome to the very first Game Thing! Join us for an evening of talks, social, and games as we explore the landscape of games and wider creative practices in Cornwall. The theme: Press Start.
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Horseback Around The World
Robin and Louella Hanbury-Tenison have ridden many thousands of miles around the world on horseback: across France, along the Great Wall of China, through New Zealand, Spain, England, and Albania.
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‘Girls Trip’ to Svalbard with Cat Burford & Wild Voices
Wild Voices presents Cat Burford and the NW Svalbard Expedition as part of Girls Trip 2026
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Artistic Interiors by Avante-Garde Artists
This lecture looks at avante-garde artists in Britain who created designs for interiors between 1912 – 1942.
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Autonomy, Space & the Ocean: Who Runs the System?
Explore how autonomy, drones and space technology could change who operates and controls activity at sea.
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Beneath The Tracksuit: A Way With Words
This is more than a poetry show, it’s an experience built from real life, real battles and the humour that gets us through both. THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 2027 TICKETS ON SALE SOON
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Blooming Art! Botanical Art Versus Flower Painting
This lecture surveys the many different approaches to creating the art of the flower.
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Science & Atlantic Economy
How science, environmental monitoring and regulation shape offshore development while creating new opportunities in the Atlantic economy.
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An Evening with Jack the Ripper
‘An Evening with Jack the Ripper’ will attempt to finally unmask the killer who cast a shadow over Victorian London.
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Capability vs Control: Who Captures the Value?
Can Cornwall turn its skills and expertise into lasting ownership, influence and economic value?
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Peter Lanyon: Abstracting the Cornish Landscape
This lecture charts the development of Peter Lanyon’s unique style through his paintings, prints and sculptures demonstrating his connection with the Cornish landscape.
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An Evening with Jack the Ripper
‘An Evening with Jack the Ripper’ will attempt to finally unmask the killer who cast a shadow over Victorian London....
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A relaxed, untaught session for throwers and handbuilders to experiment and create. ...
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