Falmouth Mayor to Host Christmas Variety Show in Support of Pendennis Leisure

Falmouth’s Mayor, Councillor Alan Jewell, is inviting people to a festive night at the Princess Pavilion on Saturday 13th December at 6.30pm for The Mayor’s Christmas Variety Show. The evening will raise money for Pendennis Leisure CIO, the Mayor’s chosen charity for 2025 and 2026.

A Night of Music, Comedy and Community Spirit

The show will be hosted by Julie Skentelbery of BBC Cornwall and will feature a wide mix of local performers, all giving up their time for free to support Pendennis Leisure’s campaign.

Mayor Alan Jewell says:

“I’m delighted to be hosting the first-ever Mayor’s Christmas Variety Show! It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the amazing talent in our community and support Pendennis Leisure’s efforts in bringing a much-needed swimming pool back to Falmouth. I’d like to give a huge thank you to all the acts taking part, for giving their time and energy for free. Their generosity shows the incredible community spirit we have in Falmouth. Come along, enjoy a festive evening, and join us in supporting this fantastic cause!”

Pendennis Leisure aims to bring a public swimming pool back to the old Ships and Castles site on Pendennis Headland. The charity also runs the Pendennis Community Centre, which supports a range of community activities and wellbeing programmes.

Line-Up for the Evening

The full list of performers includes:

• Bandwagon
• Matthew Thomson
• Bryher’s Boys
• Mary May and the Forget Me Nots
• Trevor Smitheran
• Falmouth School
• Wheelwrights
• Starlight Theatre
• Young Generation
• Paul and Debbie
• Mayor Alan Jewell

The night will end with everyone joining together for Cornwall My Home, accompanied by Pendennis Brass Band. The band will also play between acts.

Tickets and Booking

Tickets can be booked online at the
Princess Pavilion website
or in person at the Princess Pavilion Box Office from Monday to Friday between 10am and 2pm.

Prices:
Adults: £12
Children: £6

All money raised goes directly to Pendennis Leisure CIO. Seating is unallocated and people can choose their seats on the night.

Ways to Support if You Cannot Attend

Those unable to attend can still support the charity through the Mayor’s Channel Swimming Challenge fundraising page on Crowdfunder:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mayors-channel-swim-challenge

Donations can also be made directly to Falmouth Town Council either in person at the council offices on The Moor or by calling 01326 315559 during office hours, 9.30am to 4pm.

All contributions will help Pendennis Leisure CIO in its campaign to reinstate a public swimming pool for Falmouth.