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Thousands of people lined the streets of St Agnes on Saturday 1st August as the village came together for the 62nd St Agnes Carnival, celebrating another unforgettable evening of colour, creativity and community spirit. Months of planning and preparation culminated in a spectacular procession featuring an incredible array of floats, walking groups, musicians and performers. […]

A video of Ben Jackson answering some questions about the Love St Agnes website.

Notice of Election: Mount Hawke Ward A Notice of Election has been published for one St Agnes Parish Council – Mount Hawke Ward councillor, with nominations due by 24 July and, if contested, polling taking place on 20 August 2026. Read more Forest for Cornwall Small Projects & Community Fund The Forest for Cornwall Small […]

The countdown is almost over! This Saturday sees the welcome return of St Agnes Carnival, now in its 62nd year. Every year we’re amazed by the creativity, imagination and hard work that go into our incredible carnival floats, and we’re sure this year’s procession will be just as spectacular. Expect the streets of St Agnes to come […]

Happy 30th Birthday, RSPCA Cornwall Branch! Poppy from the RSPCA Cornwall Branch came to talk to us about the charity’s work. This organisation is a self-funded rehabilitation and rehoming centre, relying on the kindness of the local community to give animals in need a second chance. Every year, the branch cares for hundreds of cats […]

To help St Agnes Carnival run as safely and smoothly as possible, we’re hoping to have around 40 volunteers this year. We’ve already had some fantastic people come forward, but we’d love a few more to help spread the workload and make sure everyone has an enjoyable day. Whether you can spare a few hours […]

A roundup of what’s going on in July and August in St Agnes Parish.

Cornwall Reading Challenge comes to St Agnes Library St Agnes Library’s Cornwall Reading Challenge launches on Saturday 11 July and runs throughout the summer until 12 September. This year’s theme, Extraordinary Explorers, invites children to sign up, borrow books and take part in reading activities, with prizes, stickers, certificates and medals to be earned along […]

Tracy, our newly elected President, led her first meeting in June. At this meeting we were able to give our second donation to our chosen local charity – St Agnes Parishwide Defibrillator Network. This is part of a national WI campaign ‘By Standers Can Be Lifesavers’ which our members have really taken to heart. Paul […]

An update from the WI including a talk from Craig Lang from the Devon and Cornwall Cyber Protection Unit’s recent talk and info about joining the WI from Julia Dodson – Vice Chair