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NEW ASPECTS OFFICE THE BOWGIE GOES GREEN The Bowgie Inn has joined forces with ZLC Energy to install renewable and low carbon energy solutions in a bid to become more sustainable. As part of its recent refurbishment, The Bowgie Inn in Crantock has taken big steps in its efforts to increase energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint. The historic Cornish pub was granted planning consent in 2018 and has been working closely with ZLC Energy to implement a number of renewable solutions ever since. Bowgie Inn owner Sally Pickles explained: “We first teamed up with ZLC Energy in 2017, when they installed a solar PV system at The Bowgie. Their work and values were so in line with the vision we have for our pub, a lot of the decisions made around our refurbishment were made with ZLC in mind.
“It’s been particularly rewarding partnering with them to design bespoke solutions for The Bowgie. Parts of the building here date back to the 1700’s so to bring such a historic venue into the eco-friendly, sustainable present has been so exciting.” The solar PV system included 21kw of solar panels and three inverters to generate electricity directly from sunlight. A ground heat source pump has also been installed, which supplies underfloor heating throughout the bar. ZLC managing director, Matthew Shepherd, added: “We’ve really enjoyed working on these two projects with The Bowgie. It’s great to see a family-run business investing in the future with renewable technologies such as solar PV and GHSP, adding a new green chapter to their history - we can’t wait to work with them on more exciting and progressive projects moving forward.”
Lettings agency Aspects Holidays has opened a new office in Wadebridge. Property manager Jules Harrison has been appointed to run the new office, with the support of Morgan Tocher who will be working for Aspects Holidays and sister company, Pure Management. Commercial director, Mandy Spencer, said: “We are so pleased to have opened our latest office in Wadebridge. Having a hub in this perfectly positioned spot means we can now help owners looking for a fully managed holiday letting service for properties in areas like Padstow, Rock, Polzeath, Port Isaac and Wadebridge itself.”
SKYBUS TAKING OFF Skybus flights to the Isles of Scilly from Cornwall Airport Newquay are being reintroduced next month. Isles of Scilly Travel is resuming its Skybus services from Newquay on May 1, with scheduled flights available to book until October 23. Flights from Newquay have been on hold in recent months owing to the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting UK lockdowns. Stuart Reid, chief executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group which operates Skybus fixed-wing flight services, said:
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“We are excited to be reintroducing Skybus flights for our popular Newquay route. The service will add choice for passengers wishing to visit the Isles of Scilly, in addition to our existing services from Land’s End Airport and Exeter Airport.” Pete Downes, MD at Cornwall Airport
Newquay, added: “We recognise how important these lifeline services are for the islands’ population, as well as for connecting leisure passengers from across the UK when tourism is able to restart. We have made significant progress in rebuilding our network, and I’m delighted that Isles of Scilly residents will be able to share the benefits of this.”
