Digital Distractions This Lockdown

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Cornwall Film Festival online marketing event

As well as enjoying the great outdoors, the recent lockdowns have meant many attractions having to go online. Screen time is probably off the chart right now with home schooling and work Zoom calls but if you fancy taking in some culture from your living room, here are some Cornish suggestions.

Until the 22nd of February the Museum of Cornish Life in Helston are holding Facebook live crafting events on Mondays at 11.30am. You can follow along and get involved for free.

It's really tricky to network at the moment and make connections, on Saturday the 20th Feb there's an online event for those passionate about film. It's free but places are limited so you need to book, but a great opportunity to be a part of the Cornwall Film Festival.  

St Ives Sunday Art Club

For £10 the whole family can get creative along with the St Ives School of Painting. Their Sunday Art Club, aimed at kids between 7 and 12, is a brilliant way to spark creativity when it can get really boring at home. The next one is the 28th of Feb, and you need to book to make sure you don't miss out.  

February garden tips from the Eden Project

The Eden Project have some great resources online to learn or participate in during lockdown. From kids sing alongs to gardening tips and how to make a bird out of a plastic milk carton!

If you are really missing your favourite Cornish place you could always do a virtual tour! Here is one for St Ives, but there are plenty about. 

Hope you are managing to keep sane this lockdown, looking forward to exploring more of our fine county hopefully soon! 

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