EVENTS - 2024
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Events on Friday 28/06/2024
SKKa - Kresen Kernow Archive
Date : 28/06/2024 Time : 14:00 - 16:00
Meet : Little Vauxhall, Redruth, TR15 1AS
Details :
There will be a tour of the building and grounds with a talk on how Kresen Kernow was founded and a display of mining plans and maps in the archive department. START AND END TIMES TO BE CONFIRMED.
Space available : 1
Events on Saturday 29/06/2024
SSCa - South Crofty Mine
Date : 29/06/2024 Time : 11:30 - 14:30Ben Clitherow
Meet : https://maps.app.goo.gl/CyFs6Nmcwgw9MbCUA
Details :
Surface tour due to ongoing work in the main shaft preventing access. Steel toecaps are a requirement, they will be supplied if you do not have them.
Space available : -1
SPWa - Poldice and Wheal Maid surface walk
Date : 29/06/2024 Time : 14:00 - 17:00Pete Flanagan
Meet : SW 73710 42880 - Wheal Unity Gate car park
Details :
Circular walk exploring one of the richest mining areas in Cornwall. Start point, Wheal Unity Gate car park, on the east side of the road between Crofthandy and Little Beside, (just before the 40mph limit sign when approaching from the north). Distance 4.5 miles including uneven ground & steep slopes. Average walking time 2.5 hours. Suggested footwear, hiking boots. Shops nd pubs with toilets are available in St Day and Vogue villages.
Space available : 15
Events on Monday 01/07/2024
SHHa - Harveys of Hayle and Cornish Copper Company History walk
Date : 01/07/2024 Time : 10:00 - 12:00Kingsley Rickard
Meet : SW 55851 37152 - Meet outside Hayle Heritage Centre, John Harvey House, 24 Foundry Square, Hayle, TR27 4HH
Details :
Really interesting guided walk, Harveys of Hayle ran one of Cornwall’s foremost Foundries and were key to providing many of the engines and other equipment used in Cornish mining. Their success was such that at one point they owned vast swathes of Hayle and had a monopoly on almost everything in the area. Approx 2 hours
Space available : 11
SKEa - King Edward Mine
Date : 01/07/2024 Time : 10:00 - 13:00Kevin Baker
Meet : Troon, Camborne TR14 9AH https://maps.app.goo.gl/TfPJHBt4UUf6WDac6
Details :
King Edward Mine is a museum based in a former mine with a working tin mill and Californian stamps Web link: https://www.kingedwardmine.co.uk
Space available : Unlimited
Events on Tuesday 02/07/2024
SCCa - "Pit to Port" and Lithium pilot plant
Date : 02/07/2024 Time : 10:00 - 16:00Kevin Baker
Meet : Imerys Offices, Par Moor Road, Par/ St Austell PL24 2SQ
Details :
Details: Coach Trip led by Imerys – Visiting a China Clay Pit – Processing Plant and Port. Then a special opportunity to visit the British Lithium Pilot Plant (the only Lithium produced so-far in UK) – Packed lunch provided courtesy of Imerys. Requirements; Clean Steel-toe capped Boots/wellies other PPE will be provided. Meet: At Imerys Offices, Par Moor Road, Par/ St Austell PL24 2SQ (on right before the Garden Centre coming from the west)
Space available : None
Events on Wednesday 03/07/2024
SGEb - Geevor Tin Mine and more
Date : 03/07/2024 Time : 10:30 - 16:00Kevin Baker
Meet : Pendeen Penzance Cornwall TR19 7EW Meet in car park https://maps.app.goo.gl/hgHC79uDMrkFnDK86
Details :
A Special Geevor Tour see equipment not open to the Public and walk to Visit Levant and Botallack possibly Cape Cornwall
20th century tin mill. "We are a family friendly multi-award winning heritage attraction, learning centre and hands-on museum. Geevor Tin Mine on the rugged cliffs of the Tin Coast of West Cornwall, is a stunning place to discover the story of Cornish metal mining, at this incredible World Heritage Site." Web link: https://geevor.com
Space available : None
Events on Thursday 04/07/2024
SWJa - Wheal Jane - Test Labs Plus Tin Smelting Demo
Date : 04/07/2024 Time : 10:00 - 14:00Kevin Baker
Meet : Wheal Jane Mine site (for further driving instructions) Baldhu TR3 6EH
Details :
Details: View the process used for Analysing all Metals and a rare opportunity to see a Smelting demo
Meet: Opposite Wardell Armstrong Building on entrance to Wheal Jane Mine site (for further driving instructions) Baldhu TR3 6EH
Space available : None