This autumn, the Basset Community Hub ‘Town Deal’ project will begin with clearance of the site and the temporary move of the existing occupiers, Camborne Library and Camborne Town Council’s Engagement Team, until the completion of the project in 2026.
Camborne Town Council considered a variety of options for the library service including potential moves to a range of town centre locations, but these were unsuitable, so the library service will be temporarily moving back to the Passmore Edwards Building at the Cross in the centre of Camborne. Whilst there will be less space for events and activities than there has been at the Basset Centre, the library service are committed to more outreach work during this period, to maintain the quality of the service that they have to date.
Back in 1895, John Passmore Edwards intended his building to be the permanent home for Camborne Library, but the services and activities that a modern library now provides have significantly outgrown the space of the building and so the Basset Community Hub will represent a huge upgrade and offer much more in the way of space, services and events that the community have said they needed during public consultations since 2021.
On completion of the Basset Community Hub project in 2026, the library service will be moving back into the newly refurbished modernised heritage asset that is purpose-built and accessible, which will offer considerably more space for activities and events, enabling the library to serve more customers and engage more of the community. There will also be a wide range of supporting facilities and services including a cafe, Camborne’s first ‘changing space toilet’, dedicated outdoor and events spaces, heritage displays and a pleasant, modern, light environment.
To make space for the library, our central service teams are vacating the Passmore Edwards Building and will temporarily move to a small office space in the town centre.
The project is funded by Camborne Town Deal, a central government fund for capital projects. Head to https://cambornetowndeal.com/ for more information on the 10 projects underway across Camborne and to specifically read more about the ‘Basset Community Hub project, please head over to the dedicated page on this website here: https://camborne-tc.gov.uk/basset-community-hub/
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Due to popular demand, we are hosting a second wine tasting event during Fairtrade Fortnight!

Join us on Friday September 20th at 6:30pm for an evening of delicious wine tasting at the Passmore Edwards Building. Indulge in a variety of Fairtrade wines from around the world while supporting ethical and sustainable practices in the wine industry. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sip and savour some of the best Fairtrade wines available. Grab your friends and join us for a memorable evening of wine tasting hosted by Camborne’s Fairtrade ambassador, Brian Terry.
This event has limited availability so to book your spot, click on the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/fairtrade-wine-tasting…

Join us in Camborne Library on Monday September 16th at 2pm for a fun and creative event where you’ll learn how to create beautiful floral centrepieces using Fairtrade flowers. This hands-on workshop will teach you the art of floral arranging while supporting ethical and sustainable practices. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and make a stunning centrepiece to take home!

Tickets are £5 for this event and can be purchased on Eventbrite here:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fairtrade-floral-centrepiece-workshop-tickets-978194655547

 

On Saturday 14th September there will be a FREE Health and Wellbeing Festival at The Basset Centre on Basset Road, Camborne.
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Healthy Cornwall and partners are running the event, which will include a fun run organised by Camborne Youth Council, information and activity stalls from local health and wellbeing organisations, as well as opportunities to receive free health checks from the NHS.
It’s a great opportunity to find out the ways you can make small sustainable changes to improve your health and wellbeing, learn more about being healthy and enjoy a free day out for all the family! The event is just during the morning only from 9.30am-12.30pm.
Join us on Friday September 13th 2024 at 6:30pm for an evening of delicious wine tasting at the Passmore Edwards Building. Indulge in a variety of Fairtrade wines from around the world while supporting ethical and sustainable practices in the wine industry. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sip and savour some of the best Fairtrade wines available. Grab your friends and join us for a memorable evening of wine tasting hosted by Camborne’s Fairtrade ambassador, Brian Terry.
This event has limited availability so please reserve your seat here using Eventbrite (free to book):

If you’d like to talk about community safety, raise your concerns, or find out about the actions that are being taken by the police and multiple agencies, please pop down to the square tomorrow between 10am and 1pm where you’ll be able to meet officers from Camborne, Pool & Redruth Police and staff from Safer Cornwall, We Are With You and more.

Councillor Stuart Odgers was elected to the Council in 2009 and re-elected in May 2013.

Stuart was a member of the Amenities Committee, the Budget and Development Committee, the Planning Committee, the Awards Working Party, the Corporate Governance Working Party, the Risk Assessment Panel, the Staffing Working Party, the Christmas in Camborne Working Party, the Standing Orders Working Party, the Environment Working Party, the Parish Plan Steering Group, the Community Toilet Scheme Working Party, the Public Estates and Risk Assessment Panel, the Website Design Working Group, and the Heritage Sub Committee. 

He also represented the Town Council on the following outside organisations; the Police Liaison Group, the Association of Larger Local Councils in Cornwall, Cornwall Association of Local Councils, Cornwall Council Local Planning Forum, Camborne Regeneration Forum, the Pengegon and Park an Tansys Residents Association, and the Troon Adit Working Party.

Stuart Odgers was a very active member of the Town Council, very passionate about making Camborne the best it could be, and was very sorely missed when he stood down in 2017. All Councillors and staff at Camborne Town Council would like to send our heartfelt condolences to his family.

Our Annual Residents Survey is now open for 2024.

Your opinions help to shape much of our work, from the events and services we provide, the assets we maintain, our methods of communication and much more.

It only takes 5 minutes to complete and if you’d like to complete it online, here’s the SurveyMonkey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VC89NLY

In addition, selected addresses across the parish have been sent copies in the post along with a Freepost envelope which you can pop in the postbox to send back to us. There are also copies and collection boxes in Camborne Library (Basset Road) and in the Passmore Edwards Building where completed surveys can be returned.

Finally if you’d like to read the results from last year’s survey (2023), head to the Consultations section of this website: https://camborne-tc.gov.uk/consultation/residents-survey/

Camborne & Redruth Lions Club 42nd Annual Tide Race, Sunday (4th Aug) from 1pm on Portreath Beach.

 

Tide Race Portreath Tide Race Portreath

Park Yoga is about getting people outdoors to exercise and getting new people interested in yoga.

It is not about the perfect body, or the perfect pose. It is connection… With ourselves… With each other… And with our environment. Just come along and try it. It is a welcoming, friendly session where all people are encouraged to have a go. Park Yoga Camborne is on every Sunday (weather permitting, from May to September) at 9.30am in Camborne Recreation Ground. No booking required, FREE yoga.