Penhellis House in Helston closed to the public on Flora Day

Normally large crowds gather in the grounds of Penhellis House care home, off Cross Street, to see the dancers parade up the driveway and around the lawn in front of the conservatory, giving a prime view to residents watching from the windows.

The dancers then return back down the driveway to continue the route, with the Midday Dance heading on through the Old Vicarage gates, on to Leslie House and then head via Lady Street onto the bowling green and returning to the Guildhall.

However, this year the Flora Day Association has announced a change to proceedings, in a bid to protect the residents.

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While the dancers will still continue to enter the care home grounds and dance past the residents, the public will be prevented from gathering there.

Helston Flora Day Association said: "We would like to advise that Penhellis House and Gardens will be closed to the public this year.

"This will help limit exposure to the residents and will make their day more enjoyable.

"Could we please ask for your co-operation as we ease back into a more normal Flora Day."

This year's Flora Day takes place on Saturday, May 7.