27 Apr 2026

Finding Words Through Art: Reflections on the First Poetry Pathways Workshop

By Tom Retchford Tom Retchford is Poet in Residence at Falmouth Art Gallery. He has completed his Gold Arts Award and is now developing poetry workshops for neurodiverse people in the community. On 23rd February 2026, we welcomed a group of students from Penryn College’s Area Resource Base (ARB) to the Gallery for something new: […]

The Mayor of Falmouth, Cllr Alan Jewell, alongside two French officials, carry floral wreaths towards a memorial during a remembrance ceremony in Saint-Nazaire, Brittany, marking 84 years since Operation Chariot, a World War II Allied raid in 1942, while attendees and veterans stand behind them.

10 Apr 2026

Falmouth Mayor Attends Operation Chariot Commemorations in Saint-Nazaire

The Mayor and Mayoress of Falmouth were honoured to attend commemorations in Saint-Nazaire on 28 March, marking the 84th anniversary of Operation Chariot—the daring 1942 raid on the St Nazaire docks during the Second World War.

31 Mar 2026

Falmouth Town Council Launches Youth Council

Falmouth Town Council is inviting young people to apply for its newly established Youth Council, offering a direct opportunity to influence decisions and make a real impact in the local community. Open to those aged 11–17 living within a three-mile radius of Falmouth, the Youth Council will bring together sixteen young people to represent their […]

30 Mar 2026

Falmouth Art Gallery announces its ambitious and inspiring 2026/27 Exhibition programme

Falmouth Art Gallery, owned and operated by Falmouth Town Council, is pleased to announce its 2026/27 exhibition programme, presenting a thought-provoking series of exhibitions that explore movement, identity, and creative experimentation. Building on its reputation as one of the South West’s leading public galleries, the 2026/27 season highlights the Gallery’s commitment to community engagement, wellbeing, […]

17 Mar 2026

Primary School Pupils help bring 116th Falmouth Spring Flower Show into Bloom

Pupils from Constantine School and Penryn Primary School have helped bring this year’s Falmouth Spring Flower Show to life after visiting the Princess Pavilion in October last year to plant wallflowers in the flowerbeds around the lawn and bandstand, under the guidance of Falmouth Town Council gardener Pat. The pupils recently returned to see the flowers in bloom and used them as inspiration […]

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