Notable November: Your Ultimate Guide to Events and Adventures in Redruth
November brings with it a definite change in the season, almost all of the trees have shed their leaves in the strengthening winds and winter is almost certainly on the horizon. However, this doesn’t mean we are tucked away and hibernating because there’s still plenty to do this month in Redruth.
October comes to an end and we embrace November with the Mexican festival Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, where local celebrations are happening in the Old Drapery. Diwali, the festival of lights is also celebrated by many people at this time. At the end of the month, Redruth will be celebrating its own festival of lights with the annual lantern parade and light switch-on at ‘Redruth in Lights.’
With so much to look forward to, make sure you read through ‘Unveiling Redruth’ for all of this month’s highlights!
Bug Hotels with Buglife
Friday 1st November 2024
Join bug expert Scott from Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust for a fun-filled morning of making bee and bug hotels. It’s free to attend and there’s no need to book so visit Redruth Library and learn all about the brilliant bugs in your back garden!
When: 10 am -12 pm
Redruth Town Market
Saturday 2nd October
Join us for the lively Redruth Town Markets every first Saturday of the month, from 10 am to 2 pm. Experience the best of our community with delicious street food, toe-tapping live music, and unique crafts.
Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day out. See you there!
Where: Redruth Town Centre
When: 10 am – 2 pm
Hand Cast Pewter Buttons
Saturday 2nd November 2024
Learn Bronze-age smelting over fire techniques to create your own hand-cast pewter buttons at Loadspace Arts Studio.
When: 10 am – 1 pm
Día De Los Muertos
Saturday 2nd November 2024
Direct from Boardmasters and Lusty Glaze the one and only Jazz Mango an intoxicating blend of Trumpet Player / Percussionist / DJ. Funky / Groovy / Jazzy / Latin / Pumping House. Tropical Disco Records as well as the obligatory spooky bangers to help dance the night away.
In the Kitchen will be Fat Breads. With over 20 years of experience, founder Martin Marsh offers his unique Eastern-inspired main dishes such as chicken shawarma, Persian lamb Merguez, Lebanese spiced aubergine and Falafel, served with a traditional flatbread.
Tickets for both food and or just entry are on sale now at ticket source.
When: 6 pm – 2 am
Community Firework Display
Friday 8th November 2024
When: 7:30 pm
Redruth’s Remembrance Sunday
Sunday 10th November 2024
Redruth will observe its annual Remembrance Sunday Proceedings on Sunday 10th November. All are welcome to attend and watch the parade and service. The parade forms up on Sea View Terrace and leaves at 10.40 am. Then the parade goes along Albany Road, and turns left into Victoria Park – where at 11am a two-minute silence is conducted. Then organisations lay wreaths around the war memorial.Finally, the parade leaves Victoria Park, heads back down Albany Road, concluding at St Andrew’s Church where all are welcome for a service and light refreshments.
When: 10:30 am – 12 pm
Nancothan – All Good Maidens
Friday 15th November 2024
Experience an unforgettable evening with Nancothan, a captivating four-piece folk band from West Cornwall.
All Good Maidens is a homage to the women of Cornwall’s industrial golden age, weaving tales of working women, the privileged few, sad tales of lives gone wrong and songs of rich frivolity.
Nancothan will take you on an immersive journey through history with songs, stories and traditional food and drink, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era. Step back in time with Nancothan and let the stories and flavours of Cornwall’s past captivate your senses.
Where: Redruth Wesley Chapel
When: 7:30 pm
Cost: £8 – £28
Watercolour Wreaths
Sunday 17th November 2024
Enjoy a relaxed morning painting wintery leaves and berries in a loose watercolour style, then collaging them into a beautiful 2D wreath. Suitable for adults and young people 11 and above.
Where: The Artroom
When: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: £16
Made In Cornwall Scratch Night
Monday 18th November 2024
Are you interested in how performance work is made? Come and be part of the audience at the Made in Cornwall Scratch night, there’ll be performances, interesting discussions and a fun night out!
Made in Cornwall Scratch Nights are brought to you by Hall for Cornwall, AMATA, Carn to Cove, imPOSSIBLE Producing, intoBodmin and Miracle Theatre. Aiming to establish a vibrant Scratch culture in Cornwall, generating a fertile ground and safe space for the exploration of new work within the artistic community.
The format is simple: the performers/writers/directors test something new out, and audience members discuss the work with each other and provide written feedback.
Where: The Ladder, Redruth, TR15 2QE
When: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: Free
Krowji Open Studios
29th November – 1st December 2024
Krowji Christmas Open Studios will be taking place from 29th November to 1st December this year!
Over 60 artists, makers, designers and artisans will be opening their studios to the public for a unique Christmas shopping experience and a sneak peek into their creative worlds.
Studios will be open from 5-9 pm on 29th November and from 10 am-4 pm on 30th November & 1st December.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see inside Cornwall’s leading creative hub as well as to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts from talented and passionate local practitioners.
The Grow Box Cafe will be open during the event serving delicious coffees, cakes, lunches and festive treats!
When: Various times
Redruth in Lights
Saturday 30th November 2024
Welcome the start of the festive season with Redruth’s annual lantern parade and Christmas light switch-on. This celebration of the season will include a bustling Christmas market packed with everything from delicious treats to Christmas crafts!
Redruth in Lights coincides with the Redruth Wassail, a tradition dating back to the 1900s and revived by Pol Jenkin and the Redruth Wassail. The Wassail Bowl (currently housed in the library) accompanied by singers and musicians singing/playing the Redruth Wassail song will visit various locations throughout the town collecting money for charities.
Where: Redruth town centre
When: 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Cost: Free to attend
That’s it for now! Look out for next month’s blog to plan for December 2024 and beyond. If you want to feature your event in this series, please email Rebecca at .