
Opportunities
Courses & Resources
Interested in research of your own or learning something new?
Check out the courses below which are free or funded for the Isles of Scilly community - open to all, no experience needed.

Missing Pieces Project - Historic England
Online
Ongoing
The Missing Pieces Project invites you to share your pictures and stories of the unique, significant and memorable places on the National Heritage List for England (otherwise known as ‘the List’). The List is a register of all nationally protected historic buildings and sites across England.

Council of the Isles of Scilly - Local Plan Development
Online
Ongoing
The Council of the Isles of Scilly are moving into the early evidence‑gathering and engagement stage of their Local Plan development and we are seeking views on the key themes and issues that the new Local Plan should address.
Find out more and sign up to their consultation database
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South West Marine Ecosystems Webinars
Online
The South West Marine Ecosystems programme brings the marine community together to consider changes in our local seas.
They host a series of themed webinars including seabirds, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), Fish, Seals and Plastic Pollution ,which can be viewed via their YouTube Channel.

Field Studies Council - Natural History Courses
Online
(Fees apply for some courses)
The Field Studies Council is an environmental education charity. They run a series of courses covering all aspects of the natural world for beginners, enthusiasts, volunteer recorders and professionals, including animals, plants, habitats and conservation.

'Greatest Gull' - Summer Exhibition
IOS Steamship Office, St Mary's
Summer 2026
This exhibition by the IOS Museum, Five Islands Academy and IOS Wildlife Trust centres around the plight of the greater black-backed gull, and how this once hunted and hated predator is now on the Endangered Species Red List.
The exhibition dives further into their lives, habitats and conservation.
Archival items such as taxidermy birds, antique collected eggs and early glass-plate photographs from the Museum's archive to explore changing attitudes to these gulls over time.

Talk - A History of Pilot Gig Rowing & The World Pilot Gig Championships
By Andrew Hicks, local boat builder
Thursday 30th April at 10.00am
Porthloo Boat Building Shed
In Person
Free event
Join local boat builder Andrew Hicks for a fascinating look at the history of pilot gig rowing and the early days of the World Pilot Gig Championships.
This is a great opportunity to hear stories from someone closely connected to the sport and learn more about how the Championships began and evolved over the years.
Organised by The World Pilot Gig Championships and Visit Isles of Scilly

Webinar - Together for Nature: One year of delivering the Nature Recovery Strategy
Thursday 7th May
1.30pm - 3.00pm
Online
Free
Join the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Nature Partnership for their 'Together for Nature' webinar marking one year since the adoption of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Nature Recovery Strategy.
Over the past year, pertners across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly have begun turning strategy into much-needed action for nature. In this webinar we want to celebrate the collective progress we have made and look ahead to the next phase of delivery.

WiSe Operator & Adventure Course
Monday 18th & Wednesday 20th May
7pm - 9.30pm
Online
(Fees apply)
The WiSe Scheme is the UK's national training scheme for best practice around marine and coastal wildlife to minimise disturbance.
The WiSe Combined Boat Operators and Adventure Course is delivered in an online format and lasts around 5 hours, usually over two evening sessions or one single daytime session.

CIOS Consultation - Isles of Scilly Children & Young People's Plan 2026-2029
Closes Tuesday 2nd June at 12.00pm
Online
The Council of the Isles of Scilly have launched a consultation on their draft Isles of Scilly Children and Young People's Plan 2026-2029
They want to know what you think of the priorities and actions set out in the draft plan, as it will help focus efforts to respond to the needs of local families over the next 3 years.
Find out how to read the draft plan in full and complete the survey

Our Safeguarding Children Partnership: Multi-Agency Neglect Training
Monday 6th July
Virtual
Course fee payable
This one-day course is designed for multi-agency professionals in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly who work directly with children and families.
The programme builds on existing safeguarding knowledge, providing an in-depth exploration of neglect and its impact across the child’s life course.

St Mary's Health Centre - Patient Participation Group
The Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a chance to discuss issues that matter to you and other patients, and work with us to make improvements.
Whether you’ve got ideas, feedback, or just want to get involved — we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and be part of shaping your local GP services.
Three Seas Cornwall
Letter of Support - Carn Thomas Project
Three Seas Cornwall are working on a project to create 7 socially rented homes at the Carn Thomas Primary site - they need to show community support to help secure funding.
Signing a Letter of Support is quick, free, and shows the major funding body Homes England that Scilly needs and supports these seven new socially rented homes.
Complete the Letter of Support online by clicking the button below
Or call in and pick up a paper copy from the CRN office at Quay House, the PEC or the Library



