The Poly
24 Church St, Falmouth : 01326 319461
The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society
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A History of Polar Exploration in 50 Objects
Anne Strathie shares stories of objects from a key period in polar exploration history, from Cook's circumnavigations in the 1770s to the aviation age of the early 1930s. In Partnership with the Royal Geographical Society.
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An Evening With Ben Aaronovitch
Join us and Falmouth Bookseller for an evening with Sunday Times best-selling SFF novelist Ben Aaronovitch!
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A Romantic Idyll: J.M.W.Turner’s Views Of Devon & Cornwall
Discover Turner’s pioneering vision of the South West through his art from Land’s End to Tintagel, Plymouth to Ilfracombe.
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Stories From The Wild Edges
Award winning environmental filmmaker Ted Simpson talks about his filmmaking journey exploring the wild edges of Britain, and shares his latest short film ‘The Pine Hunters’.
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Writing Uncovered: The Writing Journey To Publication
Successful novelists, a scriptwriter, a Cornwall-based publisher, and a life coach give practical insights into the writer’s journey to publication.
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Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling
Join Keith Wallis for this talk delving into the murkier side of Cornwall’s past as we explore tales of smugglers, from stories of secret tunnels leading to the sea and rumours of murder to daring exploits and battles on beaches.
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FBF Jonathon Porritt: The Climate Crisis – Love Anger and Betrayal
Jonathon Porritt confronts the climate emergency with urgency and optimism, outlining solutions and pathways toward a fair, sustainable future.
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FBF Alexander McCall Smith in conversation
Alexander McCall Smith shares stories from No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency to 44 Scotland Street, reflecting on the role of humour and community in his inimitable style of storytelling.
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FBF Pam Ayres – Doggedly On: A Life in Poems
Britain’s beloved poet shares six decades of witty, tender verse, reflecting on life, love and laughter, with readings and stories. THIS EVENT IS HELD AT PRINCESS PAVILLIONS
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FBF Philip Hoare: Celebrating William Blake
Philip Hoare explores William Blake’s enduring influence on art, music and protest, blending history, imagination and profoundly reflective personal insight.
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FBF Tim Key: L.A. Baby!
Tim Key discusses writing poems in Hollywood, creative adventures, loneliness and laundrettes, with readings, and behind-the-scenes stories. THIS EVENT IS HELD AT PRINCESS PAVILLIONS
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FBF Damian Le Bas: The Drowned Places
Damian Le Bas explores legends and real undersea worlds, from Atlantis to wrecks and ruins, discovering meaning, grief, wonder, resilience.
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FBF Rose George: Every Last Fish, with Hugo Tagholm
Rose George investigates global fishing, law and illegality, communities and oceans, in conversation with campaigner Hugo Tagholm.
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FBF Horatio Clare: We Came by Sea
Horatio Clare brings to life the reality of the small-boat crossings to the UK, celebrating volunteers, lifeboat crews and refugees, blending reportage and memoir with urgent insight.
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FBF Miranda Sawyer: Uncommon People
Miranda Sawyer unpacks Britpop through twenty defining songs, revisiting artists, scenes and stories with humour and incisive critique.
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FBF Irvine Welsh in conversation
Irvine Welsh on Trainspotting’s legacy and its sequel Men in Love; discussing culture, language, clubs and chaos.
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FBF Jay Griffiths: How Animals Heal Us
Award-winning nature writer Jay Griffiths provides a unique and heartfelt insight into the healing nature of our relationship with animals.
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FBF Prue Leith in conversation
Prue Leith reflects on restaurants, Bake Off, writing and Britain’s food revolution, sharing candid stories, lessons, activism, enduring culinary joy. THIS EVENT IS HELD AT PRINCESS PAVILLIONS
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FBF Merlin Hanbury Tenison: These Oaken Bones
Merlin Hanbury Tenison reflects on the importance of home and faces up to the environmental challenges facing our domestic temporate rainforests.
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Equestrian Painter Lucy Kemp-Welch (1869 -1958)
The story of Lucy Kemp-Welch a brilliant artist whose equestrian paintings gave her success but not the fame she deserved.
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Art of War: Artists of the Second World War (1939 – 1945)
In this extended lecture we discover some of the art of the Second World War (1939 – 1945) created by British artists.
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The Art Of Sir William Nicholson (1872 – 1949)
From monochromatic prints, through enigmatic portraits of famous personalities to sumptuous still lifes, Sir William Nicholson’s art captured the Edwardian era.
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The Art and Life of Gluck (1895 – 1978)
In this lecture Art historian Catherine Wallace, discusses the complex personality and various art works of Hannah Gluckstein known as Gluck 1895–1978
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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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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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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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Drop-In Sessions at The Poly Pottery!
The Poly Pottery’s weekly drop-in sessions are back up and running! ...
Find out moreJohn Cleese Packs It In (12A)
1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? ...
Find out moreFBF Prue Leith in conversation
Prue Leith reflects on restaurants, Bake Off, writing and Britain’s food revolution, sharing candid stories, lessons,...
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