St Ives Local

02/06/2026

Pointless Beauty blend ambient textures, jazz-rock energy and spontaneous interplay into an uplifting experience that guides audiences from reflective stillness to hypnotic motion. This Bristol-based project, led by bassist/composer Al Swainger, is immersive, cinematic and rooted in human connection, and they're playing St Ives Jazz Club this evening. Doors open at The Western Hotel at 6.30pm, and the music begins an hour later. Entry is free (pay what you can)

26/05/2026

The Charlie Herbert Trio play St Ives Jazz Club at The Western Hotel this evening. Charlie Herbert is a composer and pianist originally from the South-West of England, now based in Cardiff. A graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, he has performed extensively across the UK as well as internationally as a sideman. Now stepping forward as a bandleader, this trio presents a programme of original compositions influenced by folk, blues, Brazilian, swing and classical music traditions. The trio met while studying in Cardiff. Drummer Sam Green is a bandleader in his own right, releasing his debut album ‘Rivers and Lakes’ earlier this year, while bassist Benedict Stephens is one of the most in-demand players in South Wales. Doors open at 6.30am, and the music begins an hour later. Admission is free - pay what you can.

30/04/2026

Our business of the day is Daisy Fays Nursery, award-winning childcare. A community of passionate, caring, and dedicated professionals who create nurturing environments where children are inspired to learn, grow, and thrive every single day. Find them and other great local companies in our online Business Directory, at https://stiveslocal.uk/business-directory/

29/04/2026

Our business of the day is Bier Huis Grand Café, an authentic Belgian beer bar with a great accompanying food menu. There's regular live music, too! Find them and other great local companies in our online Business Directory, at https://stiveslocal.uk/business-directory/ Photograph: Bier Huis Grand Cafe

28/04/2026

There's a focus on youth at St Ives Jazz Club tonight. Truro College Jazz Academy will be performing, with support from St Ives School Soul Band and Beare. The club will also feature two of the South West’s finest jazz musicians — Sarah McDonaugh (saxophone) and Robin Pengilley (trumpet). Doors open at The Western Hotel at 6.30pm, and the music starts an hour later. Entry is free (pay what you can).

28/04/2026

Our Business of the Day is Signature Stays, letting properties on a short- and medium-term basis to maximise rental income. Read their story at https://stiveslocal.uk/signature-stays-0426/. Signature Stays are in our new online Business Directory. Visit our website to find out more

Karen Noy introduces Signature Stays, a company letting properties on a short- and medium-term basis to maximise rental income all year round

24/04/2026

St Ives RFC invited businesses sponsors and hard-working volunteers to an end-of-sea*on celebration, ahead of The Hakes winning against Truro https://stiveslocal.uk/st-ives-rfc-sponsors-0426/ Hakes - St Ives RFC

St Ives RFC invited businesses sponsors and hard-working volunteers to an end-of-sea*on celebration, ahead of The Hakes winning against Truro

24/04/2026

And closing the festival this year is … Harleymoon Kemp!

Harleymoon is one of the UK’s most exciting rising country-pop artists, blending Nashville songwriting with sharp British storytelling and a confident modern edge.

Her shows are high energy, feel good and full of personality. Perfect to end our festival on a high!🎶

Tickets on sale NOW 👇

https://stives.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173672737

22/04/2026

A motion calling for Cornwall Council’s public realm w**d treatment proposals to be reconsidered was strongly supported at a meeting of the authority yesterday https://stiveslocal.uk/glysophate-vote-0426/ **dtreatment Cornwall Council

A motion calling for Cornwall Council’s public realm w**d treatment proposals to be reconsidered was strongly supported at a meeting of the authority yesterday