What's on in Camborne and Redruth
Celebrate World Nursery Rhyme Week 2025
Monday 10 November to Friday 14 November 2025
Singing songs and rhymes with little ones helps build their language and communication skills from the start. Songs and rhymes can be quiet and gentle or fun and silly. It's not about being perfect; your little one will love the time with you.
This World Nursery Rhyme Week at the National Literacy Trust in Cornwall, we are hosting and attending free events for 0 to 5s in Camborne and Redruth every day between 10-14 November. See on our interactive map where you can join us for nursery rhymes, songs and rhyming stories.
You'll also take home your own free copy of our Sing With Me booklet, full of simple, expert tips to help your little one get the most out of the songs you sing together.
No booking required for these events, just turn up.
When are the events?
Monday – Songs and Rhymes at Camborne Family Hub
- When? Monday 10 November, 1.30–2.30pm.
- Where? Camborne Family Hub, Cliff View Road, TR14 8QH.
Tuesday – Songs and Rhymes at Illogan Park
- When? Tuesday 11 November, 11am–12pm.
- Where? Illogan Park, Trevelyan Road, TR16 4RG.
Wednesday – Camborne Library Rhyme Time
- When? Wednesday 12 November, 10.30–11am.
- Where? Camborne Library, Passmore Edwards Building, Cross St, Camborne, TR14 8HA.
Thursday – Songs and Rhymes at Redruth Family Hub
- When? Thursday 13 November, 1.30–2.30pm.
- Where? Redruth Family Hub, Drump Road, TR15 1NA.
Friday – Redruth Library Rhyme Time
- When? Friday 14 November, 11–11.45am.
- Where? Redruth Library, 3 Alma Place, Redruth, TR15 2AT.
Why is singing songs and nursery rhymes important?
Singing songs and nursery rhymes can support your child's development in a number of ways. The rhythm, rhyme and repetition helps them recognise familiar sounds – the first building blocks of language. The time together supports their bond with you and the actions develop their muscles and coordination and helps babies join in before they can talk.
Are you feeling nervous?
What if you feel nervous singing out loud? Maybe you don't know all the words? Are you worried that you'll mess up the songs?
Don't worry!
The shared experience is what brings benefits for your child – in every back-and-forth interaction and all the smiles and giggles. The tune, lyrics and how it sounds isn’t important!
