Edward Hain Centre

02/11/2026

BIG MONDAY NEWS: WE HAVE A PATRON!

We are incredibly excited and honoured to share the news that His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO OBE, is now officially Patron of the Edward Hain Centre.

Sir Edward attended our open weekend celebration in 2023, since when he has continued to take an interest in our progress. He has visited the Centre in a casual capacity 3 times — the last time being just a few weeks ago.

For those interested in History, there’s a historical connection between the Bolitho and Hain families which goes back at least to 1878: the Bolithos were early shareholders in the Hain Shipping line— and the very first Hain steamship was named Trewidden, in honour of the Bolitho estate.

This gives the Lord-Lieutenant’s patronage a wonderfully poignant historical resonance, as well as being a great honour. It feels like something has come full circle in a lovely, meaningful way!

30/10/2026

NEW INDEPENDENT SESSIONS at the EHC: BOWEN THERAPY - SPECIAL 1st-WEEK OFFER: £10 for a 15-minute 'taster' session!

Please join us in welcoming certified Bowen therapist Jo Holland to the EHC. She will be at the Centre each Friday, starting next week, 6th November, 1-5pm.

Bowen is a form of gentle bodywork using subtle rolling and stretching movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Used for pain reduction, tension relief, and to restore function for the body, as well as sleep, respiratory, and digestive issues.
Sessions last about an hour and involve a consultation, treatment and aftercare advice.

SPECIAL OFFER! For her first day, Jo is offering special 15-minute Taster Sessions for just £10! So you can try it out and see if it's for you.

Regular price: £50 per hour or £135 for a 3-pack. All booking (including for taster sessions) is direct with Jo at [email protected]. You can also call her on 07761 459793.

For more info, and a downloadable PDF about Bowen Therapy here: https://edwardhaincentre.org.uk/bowen-therapy/

30/10/2026

Celebrate Halloween by having a clear-out... of your ears! Beth and Penwith Ear Care can help you to hear the spooks more clearly. And you'll still hear more clearly after they're gone...

29/10/2026

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED PLEASE!
We are recruiting volunteers for the 10-year anniversary of the St Ives Shanty Shout, coming up in just 3 WEEKS TIME to join us in shaking donation buckets (🎵singing along optional but recommended!) while being rousingly serenaded by the fabulous shanty bands coming from all over England!

All donations collected over the two days come directly to our charity to support our work in the local community. This is a fabulous boon for us, and helps so much with our funding. Last year, we raised an absolutely fantastic £5,000+ ....It would be brilliant if we could beat that this year!

Could you spare just one three-hour stint to join us and make it happen? There are three sessions to choose from:
🔶 Friday: 6pm–9pm
🔶 Saturday: 3pm–6pm
🔶 Saturday: 6pm–9pm
Pilchard the Pirate will be helping out as usual with his swashbuckling wiles. 13 venues... Teams of two (or more) volunteers at each venue... Equals a LOT! So all hands on deck to make the Tin Ten-Year roof-raiser the best yet!
Please contact [email protected] to add your name. **Apologies for that email address being incomplete earlier! Now corrected...
THANK YOU! 🙏 🏴‍☠️ ❤️

27/10/2026

FINDING CALM IN THE CHAOS: FREE INTRODUCTORY SESSIONS with Romy Withers: Wednesday, 4th November between 10am-2pm. Booking info below.

When life feels overwhelming, Romy Withers’ Calm After Chaos Coaching can help. With extensive personal and professional experience of working with addiction, mental health challenges, trauma, relationships, family difficulties and neurodivergent needs, Romy will share practical steps to help you through the challenges. She is offering 2 days of FREE sessions at the Centre, so you can come in and talk to her at no cost to you!

TO BOOK your 30-minute session, email [email protected] (subject: calm in the chao) stating your preferred time. Please give couple of alternative times in case your chosen slot is already taken.

25/10/2026

Thank you St Ives Shanty Shout - and all the amazing bands partaking! Not least of all Pilchard, who is training up our Shanty Kids!

We very much appreciate everyone's help, and the wonderful event - which we can't wait for :)

Meet some of our performers joining us for our 10th “Tin-niversary” Shout:
Severn Whalers, Barrel Seagals, Sudden Squall, Cat O Nine Wails, Figurehead, Baldrick's Plan, Spaven Mor, Cousin Jack singers, Harbour Rats - Shanty Band , The 85ers, Port of Bristol Shanty Crew, Pilchard the Pirate, Bencoolen Wreckers and our very own Edward Hain Centre "Shanty Kids"

To find out more, including where they are performing, visit our website https://www.stivesshantyshout.co.uk/

The Shout raises awareness and money for The Edward Hain Centre community hub for health and wellbeing (charity no:1200936) with donations for our charity in operation in our venues.

23/10/2026

🎄🎄🎄 SEEKING CHRISTMAS CRAFTING ITEMS! 🎄🎄🎄
We need art and crafts donations for our elderly St Mary's Haven visitors to make Christmas cards and decorations with.

Do you have anything you can spare or no longer use that you could donate? Card, glitter, stickers, gemstone embellishments, pots to decorate...? We would very much appreciate it!

If so, please drop items off at the Centre. If leaving outside the door, be sure to attach a note of what it's for. THANK YOU in advance from some happy Christmas crafters!

23/10/2026

💨 Due to the weather 💨
we are closing today at 2PM.
Please take care and keep safe.