Things to do in January

Happy new year! Celebrate Cornish style

1. CELEBRATE NEW YEAR

Dust off your party attire and prepare for a night of glitz and glamour at The Alverton’s annual New Year’s Eve ball in the magnificent Great Hall. Arrive to a glass of champagne, dine on awardwinning food and dance the night away whilst our live band plays. Countdown to the new year, enjoying Truro’s dazzling midnight fireworks from the terrace. https://thealverton.co.uk If you have the energy on January 1, pop over to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, which are open in aid of Children’s Hospice South West. www. heligan.com our terrace.

2. STOMP YOUR FEET TO BLUEGRASS

Acorn Penzance, January 8 A four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance, Flats and Sharps deliver energetic, enthusiastic and spirited music to audiences around the world. Powerful and well-crafted original songs offer a fresh outlook on foot-stomping bluegrass material, blending strong harmonies and stonking solos. They’ll have you dancing, laughing and singing along in no time. theacornpenzance.com

3. DISCOVER TREASURES FROM MEDIEVAL CORNWALL

Kresen Kernow, until January 22, 2022 Cornwall’s archive presents a free exhibition of Cornwall’s medieval manuscript treasures, including the Bodmin Gospels (pictured, with permission from the British Library) and Pascon Agan Arluth (The Passion of Our Lord), on loan from the British Library as part of its Treasures on Tour programme. Booking recommended. Visit the new café (open 9.30am to 2pm) and downstairs exhibitions, including the new Slavery Through The Ages display. Kresenkernow.org

4. BE A BOY CHORISTER FOR A DAY

beating heart since opening its doors in 1887, and year 3 boys are invited to experience a day in the life of a chorister, from morning rehearsal to a relaxed cushion concert in the cathedral. As well as singing at services, the choristers represent Cornwall on an international stage, with live TV and radio broadcasts and recordings - after Christmas, they will record a CD with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. All choristers are educated at Truro School and Prep, with the help of scholarships and additional means-tested support. For further details, contact admissions@truroschool.com

5. TAKE TO THE ICE

Eden’s popular ice rink is back, and skaters of any age and ability are currently available to book. Sessions last 40 minutes and cost £8 per adult and £7 per child. Valid entry to Eden is also required. Lessons are also bookable online. Until February. www.edenproject.com