Rugby has its feet firmly planted in Cornish soil, welcoming all types of people from every class and every ability. No matter what age you are, it’s a great idea to become part of a team, get some exercise, and improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Maddie Rixon talks to Cornwall Pride boss Matthew Kenworthy Gomes.

The sun is out, the days are long and there’s plenty to get up to in Redruth. So, get out and get busy with the help of our town tour that shows you all the places you can visit and dine.

PETER CANT, Artistic Director of Hooligan Art Community, reflects on a performance project involving eight young adults

Poetry by Chloe Eathorne & Illustrations by Saturday Simms

Redruth is blooming with community projects that are transforming the town. From high-street planters to flourishing orchards and thriving community gardens, local initiatives are bringing people together through a shared love of growing fresh produce.

The land of Cornwall is a tapestry where folklore is intricately woven into the very fabric of its ancient stones and rugged terrain. Chloe Eathorne talks legends and stones.

As the Summer Solstice approaches, Redruth stands on the cusp of basking in the longest day of the year. The familiar silhouette of Carn Brea looms on the horizon, bathed in the warm sunlight that marks the arrival of summer. Across the Carn vibrant foxgloves dot the landscape, while the air hums with sounds of local wildlife.

Following the major fire in 2021 which devastated 17 studios at Krowji, as spring awakens in 2025, new studios are ready to give the courtyard a fresh lease of life. We visited Krowji in April, just days after some of the artists got the keys to their new studios.

Feeking peckish? Redruth has more than its fair share of eateries, including many in the Buttermarket, the stylish new food hall in the heart of the town.

Redruth’s streets tell a story of history, community, and creativity. Fore Street, Bond Street and West End each offer a unique glimpse into the town’s past and vibrant future. From the historic granite pavements of Fore Street, to the lively spirit of Bond Street’s cafés, and the heritage of West End’s iconic Drapery Stores, these streets are more than just places to shop - they’re the beating heart of Redruth.

Miracle Theatre pride themselves for being a “gateway theatre company” offering accessible and inter-generational theatre for every family throughout Cornwall to enjoy.

 Lauren Mooney interviews Simon Harvey, Artistic Director of O-Region, and Writer, Director and Co-Adaptor for White Horse

Wildworks is the UK’s leading landscape theatre company, based in Cornwall, who devise site-specific performances locally, nationally and internationally in collaboration with communities

Telling stories has been at the heart of live theatre for centuries, and O-Region’s White Horse, based on Michael Morpurgo’s novel The White Horse of Zennor and Other Stories, is truly storytelling at its best.

Perran Moon, the Redruth-born MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, talks to TALIA TURNER about his hopes for his constituency

Luke Austin-Heywood is one of the artists at The Mining Exchange. When I first visited, I was particularly drawn to a number of artworks in one area of the gallery, which I soon found out to be his works. Luke happened to be there that day, and Dominic struck up a conversation.

Dominik Frolec visits a unique art space in the heart of the town and finds a place of vibrant creativity and laughter