An unrivalled collection of modern and contemporary art is coming to Truro and will be on display at The Heseltine Gallery, Truro School throughout March. The Methodist Collection of Art contains some of the most influential names in British art including Elizabeth Frink, Patrick Heron, Eric Gill and Peter Howson. Cornish landscape artist Hannah Woodman is running a series of events alongside the exhibition. Schools, individuals and community groups are invited to get involved with workshops and talks by contacting Jo Shaw on 01872 246078 or email jms@truroschool.com.

Be our guest at the Hall for Cornwall for a magical musical spectacular to celebrate 100 years of theatre for Truro's own amateur society, TAODS.

Free to attend, this will be an evening of musical theatre songs performed by new musical theatre company 'Horn and Hare' plus an auction and a raffle with some great prizes. At the Burrell Theatre on the 19th April starting at 7pm, this is a chance to talk to and support the first theatre company of it's kind in Cornwall. Please 'like' us on facebook to be kept up to date with all of the goings on and information about our upcoming musical. Or email hornandhare@gmail.com for more information. Hope to see you all on the 19th April!

Help is at hand to clear up the confusion over living and care options available for the over 55s.

Experts from award-winning Roseland Parc retirement village will be on hand during an Open Day on Wednesday, 25th January to explain how different levels of need can be best met.

Two presentations will take place at 11am and 3pm with tours of the village’s facilities and available properties available between 10am and 6pm.

Yin Yang – “The interaction of two energies in a dynamic system of balance”
The incomparable Chinese State Circus™ proudly presents their UK premiere ‘Yin Yang’

This unique extravaganza showcases only the best in entertainment; witness acrobats defying gravity in an array of elaborate, explosive and highly choreographed presentations of power, poise and agility.

'The Two Faces of Russia: Moscow & St Petersburg' lecture given by Dr Rosamund Bartlett who explores the art & architecture of both these great cities, examining their different characters and ways of life, and looking at how and why they increased and decreased in importance before and after the 1917 revolution. Venue: Mylor lecture Theatre, Truro College, 7pm Refreshments from 6pm. See website for more information.

'What the Dickens' - An illustrated talk on Charles Dickens, his life and times. join Jane Tapley as she examines the life and times of the most famous novelist in the world. Venue Mylor lecture theatre, Truro College 7pm refreshments from 6pm. Loads more information on the website. Non-members always made welcome £5.

'Fakes&Forgeries.The Art of Deception': Insight into the methods used by criminals to dupe the art market. given by Malcolm Kenwood (formerly the Recoveries Director for the Art Loss Register) This lecture reveals the actual case studies, demonstrating the lengths forgers will go to in passing off works as legitimate. Venue: Mylor Lecture Theatre, Truro College. 7pm Refreshments from 6pm. See Website for more details and directions. Non-members always very welcome £5)

'Queen Victoria: Success through portraiture & her struggle for the throne' Lecture by Dr Kate Williams. Exploring the background of Victoria's rise to power and shows how she used portraiture to present herself as a great queen Wed 8th Feb 7pm Kenwyn Theatre Truro College. Refreshments from 6pm (non-members always very welcome £5)

Mylor Theatre, Truro College. 7pm. Coffee from 6pm 'THE ART OF WILLIAM MORRIS - A VICTORIAN PARADOX' - lecture by Michael Swift Non-members £5.All welcome. More information on the website.