News & Made in Redruth
Welcome to our news articles and the digital home of our beautiful Made in Redruth newspaper featuring stories and latest happenings in our town and local creative community.
Meet Luke Austin-Heywood
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.
The Mining Exchange: Everyone is welcome
Dominik Frolec visits a unique art space in the heart of the town and finds a place of vibrant creativity and laughter
Murdoch, Manny and Redruth’s past, present and future
Molly Sexton talks to Manny Hernandez about William Murdoch and Manny’s vision for the future of this historic and famous town. Illustration by Saturday Simms
Renovation Story
Turning the Tables
Club nights where the punters are the DJs are going down a storm, says KEV DOWNING of Lucky’s Record Bar. But your music must be available on vinyl...
Dreaming
Josh Nawras relives the moment he fell head over heels for a crumbling library, and the first steps on a long journey to give it a fresh lease of life
Movers & Shakers
Redruth’s buzzing with brilliant makers, menders, and movers shaking up the town with creativity and care. From fabric shops to poster parties and Soup Nights, this community’s stitching sustainability and fun into the heart of the high street.
Old Libraries & Old Breweries
Redruth’s old library has a brand new chapter—The Writers’ Block and Kresen Kernow are turning this town into a storytelling powerhouse. From medieval Cornish plays with fire and flair to workshops for young poets, Redruth proves that heritage isn’t just history—it’s alive, loud, and full of creative spark.
What We Love: Redruth
Redruth may not always have the best reputation, but those who live here see a different story—one of creativity, community spirit, and people rolling up their sleeves to make real change.
Can We Fix It
What if your broken toaster didn’t have to end up in landfill? In Redruth, a group of volunteers is proving that with a little skill and a lot of heart, almost anything can be brought back to life
Pride
From drag cafés to football legends — Redruth’s got Pride, and it shows.
Discovering Russian site-specific theatre
Felix and Josh spent ten days in Russia developing ideas for a collaboration with Russian company Le Cirque De Charles Le Tannes…
Passmore Edwards: Cornishman of the people
The story of the man behind Redruth’s former library building and his desire to bring opportunities to the people of his hometown…