Water and Stone

The Cornubian Arts & Science Trust (CAST) is an educational charity, established in 2012.CAST aims to promote participation, appreciation and learning in the visual arts and to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration across the arts and sciences. It is committed to the pursuit of excellence.

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A three day event celebrating Helston's relationship with its geological foundations

Cornubian Arts & Science Trust (CAST)

Water and Stone is a new event in Helston’s calendar, organised by CAST in association with Helston Makes It!The programme sets out to examine the geological sources of Helston’s exceptionally fine granite buildings and pavements and the relationship between geology and industry that is evident in the town’s network of kennels and opes – all features that contribute to Helston&#x27;s unique sense of placeThe event starts on Friday 24 September with a keynote lecture by urban geologist Dr Ruth Siddall of University College London, providing an overview of Cornish granite, where it’s gone in the world and what it has been used for. The lecture will be preceded by a two course CAST Café supper at 6pm, with a vegan option.On Saturday speakers include sculptor and granite enthusiast Dr David Paton, geologist Dr Beth Simons, who specialises in Cornish granite, architectural conservationist Nick Collins and artist Richard Wentworth. CAST Café will provide a soup and dessert lunch from 1pm and the talks will run from 2 to 6pm. Public demonstrations of granite carving will take place throughout the day on Saturday 25 September, admission free, and there will be a guided walk exploring the geological sources of Helston&#x27;s stone buildings on Saturday morning and a walk to Trannack Quarry on Sunday morning. For more information please visit <a href="https://c-a-s-t.org.uk/events/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">c-a-s-t.org.uk/events/</a>Ticket prices include CAST Café meals (as above). If you would like to reserve a place for one of the talks (without food) or a free place on one of the walks please contact cat@c-a-s-t.org.uk.Water and Stone is supported by FEAST, Helston Town Council, Cornwall Heritage Trust and The Curry Fund.The project is also supported by Cornwall Council’s Community Chest small grants scheme, with individual grants from Councillors Guy Foreman (Helston South &amp; Meneage) and Mike Thomas (Helston North).

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