There wasn't much going in Flora Day's favour this year, with the event cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions and then the day itself seeing drizzle turn to rain over the course of the day.

However, a little bit of rain has never stopped Helstonians celebrating yet, and it wasn't going to this year.

While aware that social distancing meant celebrations would be limited this year, many people did what they could to still mark the day, from meeting with small groups of friends within the 'Rule of Six' to decorating homes and businesses.

Helston Town Band members also made sure the Flora Dance tune could still be heard this year, with a small trio playing in Meneage Street at 7am, the time dancing should have got underway, and then heading to Godolphin House Care Home later on to play outside for residents indoors.

Packet photographer Kathy White was out capturing the day in pictures, in what is hoped will be the last 'unofficial' day of celebrations before the event returns properly in 2022 - subject to the government guidelines at the time.

Helston Town Band playing outside Godolphin House Care Home. Picture: Kathy White

Helston Town Band playing outside Godolphin House Care Home. Picture: Kathy White

Volunteer covid clinic marshal at Helston Medical Centre, Sue Atkins, managed to still wear lily of the valley. Picture: Kathy White

Volunteer covid clinic marshal at Helston Medical Centre, Sue Atkins, managed to still wear lily of the valley. Picture: Kathy White

Rev Danny Reed has created a floral memory board outside the Central Methodist Church. Picture: Kathy White

Rev Danny Reed has created a floral memory board outside the Central Methodist Church. Picture: Kathy White

Sennen with lily of the valley. Picture: Kathy White

Sennen with lily of the valley. Picture: Kathy White

Lisa De Bargeton, Clare OHare and Julie Veneer Beard met as a trio in town to enjoy a drink together. Picture: Kathy White

Lisa De Bargeton, Clare OHare and Julie Veneer Beard met as a trio in town to enjoy a drink together. Picture: Kathy White

Neighbouring children dance past Godolphin House as the band plays. Picture: Kathy White

Neighbouring children dance past Godolphin House as the band plays. Picture: Kathy White

Tara Trethowan and Lucy Paul with the Bridal Studios decorated window. Picture: Kathy White

Tara Trethowan and Lucy Paul with the Bridal Studio's decorated window. Picture: Kathy White

Two of the owners of Bowdens Home Hardware dance in full Flora Day dress. Picture: Kathy White

Two of the owners of Bowdens Home Hardware dance in full Flora Day dress. Picture: Kathy White

Helston Town Band members Ben, David and Ann playing at 7am. Picture: Kathy White

Helston Town Band members Ben, David and Ann playing at 7am. Picture: Kathy White

People in town to see the Guildhall clock strike 7am. Picture: Kathy White

People in town to see the Guildhall clock strike 7am. Picture: Kathy White

Rebecca Wills picks up her lily of the valley for Flora Day. Picture: Kathy White

Rebecca Wills picks up her lily of the valley for Flora Day. Picture: Kathy White

Police keep a close eye on the small crowd that had gathered in Helston town centre. Picture: Kathy White

Police keep a close eye on the small crowd that had gathered in Helston town centre. Picture: Kathy White

Bowdens played the Flora Dance tune out via a loudspeaker. Picture: Kathy White

Bowdens played the Flora Dance tune out via a loudspeaker. Picture: Kathy White

Volunteers at the Covid clinic at Helston Medical Centre mark the day with floral hats. Picture: Kathy White

Volunteers at the Covid clinic at Helston Medical Centre mark the day with floral hats. Picture: Kathy White

Caitlin and Hetty decorating for Flora Day still. Picture: Kathy White

Caitlin and Hetty decorating for Flora Day still. Picture: Kathy White