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ere at Cornwall Living we are always striving to bring you the best and most diverse content both in print and online. This issue, I have some exciting news; we’ve introduced a new search facility that you’ll find in the top corner of our print editorials. herever you see the magnifying glass symbol (pictured below), just type the associated word into the search field on our website cornwall-living.co.uk) and you’ll be able access lots of additional, related content. Turn to page 24 to find out more about Cornwall Living online. I love this edition of Cornwall Living as it means I get to research and write about weddings in Cornwall. Particularly in the current climate, it was a joy to see so many happy couples with beaming smiles against stunning backdrops. And those dresses…what’s not to love? Wedding and events planner, Jenny Granlund was on-hand to help me with some tips and tricks for planning the ultimate Cornish wedding – turn to page 19 to discover how to make your dream wedding come true, then head to page 84 where you’ll find some further fabulous wedding inspiration. We’ve not neglected our usual range of homes, interiors, holidays, food, fashion and art. Over the coming pages you’ll find all the inspiration you’ll need. e’re also delighted to be able to showcase the invaluable work of the Cornwall Air Ambulance, with a special supplement from page 61. That just leaves me to say as ever, stay safe and… … happy reading!

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REGULARS

News & views

Catch up with Cornwall

Luxury property

Coastal escapes

Win it all!

On display

Dream homes by the sea

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Our favourite Cornish stays Win a luxury Cornish prize bundle

A window into Cornwall's art scene

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Creatives love The Grey Lurcher Go renewable with GreenGenUK For Three Rivers Furniture We catch up with Oltco A new offering from Collingtons To retreat to Forest Holidays At The Bottle, Newquay Cornish Tea continues to innovate Celebrate at the Rod and Line Tying the knot by the sea? The Old Workshop, Charlestown

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Diamond jewellery needn’t cost the earth

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Wheal Martyn Clay Works For ten years, award-winning family run jewellery company, Ethica Diamonds, has created exceptional and individually designed ﬁne ewellery that lasts a lifetime, right here in Cornwall. Founder Elaine and daughter Emily promise ‘unparalleled beauty and uncompromised ethics’ with every piece, and a fair price. Elaine tells us: “We are passionate about environmental and ethical good practice, providing excellent customer service, but most of all making people happy!” Every piece of jewellery from Ethica Diamonds is specially made to order and can be delivered in 15 working days or less through their speedy priority service. They also specialise in bespoke diamond jewellery, cast using fair trade or recycled precious metals and set using their own man made diamonds. The Ethica Diamond is unmatched for brilliance, toughness and

longevity, optically identical to the finest natural diamonds and is independently graded for insurance purposes. Elaine continues: “We are honoured to be part of your special journey, bringing your ideas to life and producing beautiful, heirloom quality jewellery. Our Jewellery Quarter workshop team have over 25 years’ experience of handcrafting diamond ewellery, so you can place your confidence in us to transform your ideas and inspirations into beautiful diamond ewellery, that is hand finished to the highest possible standard.”

Escape to a historic sanctuary this autumn and discover Cornwall’s china clay mining history at Wheal Martyn Clay Works. The extensive outdoor grounds are home to a variety of historic buildings and artefacts, amongst picturesque natural scenery and woodland trails.

“We are committed to quality and customer service,” laine ﬁnishes, creating timeless jewellery that is good for the planet and lasts a lifetime.”

Venturing inside, view the intriguing exhibit ‘Relic’ by Neil Brownsword, who won the Quartz Award for St Austell’s Whitegold International Ceramic Prize in 2019. The artwork features an arrangement of delicate porcelain ﬂowers across the ﬂoor of the historic pan kiln, reminiscent of the iconic sky tips. The work connects the industrial mining histories of St Austell and North Staffordshire through the transformation of china clay into ceramics, and is a metaphor for the need to sustain traditional craft practices.

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Wine and dine your way into autumn With his contemporary menu drawing on foreign inﬂuences, overack ay otel ead Chef, Samuel Jones, places a keen focus on provenance and seasonality, making a foodie break here a real contender for anybody hoping to escape to the coast and sample the Duchy’s ‘fruits de mer’. Pair this with a wine tasting experience with Charles Stevenson, a wine merchant from Sovereign Wines who has an unrivalled knowledge of all things wine, and you have the ultimate foodie package!

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The event, which includes a four-course meal with wine pairings, costs just £60 per person, but the best part is that those traveling from outside the county can come and holiday at the hotel at an exclusive promotional rate. Taking place on 24th October, tickets are selling fast so if you’re interested, be sure to book yours soon – this exciting event is sure to be a sell-out! For more information call 01326 284464 or visit www.thebayhotel.co.uk

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Will you help to keep my bed open? An impassioned plea from a patient is at the heart of an appeal to keep beds open at ornwall ospice are’s two adult hospices. Terry’s letter talks about the difference the nurses and doctors at ount dgcumbe ospice made to him. e wrote it ust before he died To be honest, didn’t really know what they did here. ut when needed it, this beautiful place had a bed for me and it felt like a gift. ’d be devastated if my bed closed.” A substantial loss of income due to the pandemic has forced ornwall ospice are to launch an emergency appeal. e’ve provided end of life care for years and we need to keep our beds open,” says fundraiser li oare. ur hospices have been there throughout the pandemic, but now we need help more than ever to

The ier uis rand af in t ves is a ﬁrm favourite among locals and visitors who have a taste for good beer and great elgian cuisine. ven if you’ve never tried it, take it from us, you should ince returning from lockdown, the ier uis team have really hit the ground running, introducing new beers to their already huge collection of bottles and six draught beers. There’s still a regularly changing list of guest beers to choose from too, so even if you’ve visited recently, chances are there’ll be something new behind the bar for you to wet your whistle with.

protect the beds that have meant so much to people like Terry over the years.” For more information call 01726 66868 (option 3) or visit cornwallhospicecare.co.uk/terrysappeal

Enhance your holiday home ake your holiday home the best staycation destination with the addition of a luxurious hot tub in the garden. isitors to ornwall are increasingly looking to spoil themselves in lovely warm bubbling spa water, whether it’s to soothe aching muscles after a day surﬁng or simply to relax with friends or family. A hot tub remains one of the most popular search criteria when looking for somewhere to stay.

The ier uis rand af is open from noon until pm, and it’s dog friendly too. ooches can even tuck into their own dog beer and fries, meaning literally everybody can en oy a taste of elgium.

y offering a hot tub you immediately make your holiday property more competitive, increase its occupancy, and extend the season, and the team at pyrys ﬁnd that many of its customers now have bookings all year round.

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EWS and Façade Developments Ltd specialise in the supply and installation of high performance windows, doors, bi-fold and sliding doors and curtain wall systems, with a focus on energy e ciency. The dedicated team has a wealth of experience in providing products and services to both residential and commercial market sectors, offering a full design and installation service. Company Director, Stuart Davis, tells us: “We are a privately owned company and have established excellent trading links with a number of well-known national and international suppliers of timber and timber aluminium composite systems.” To see the company’s extensive selection of windows and doors from a number of industry leading brands, be sure to head to the showroom in Redruth and discover how you can make your home more energy e cient and cost effective. For more information call 01562 882533 or visit www.ewsfacade.co.uk

Sometimes, making home improvements to a Cornish property is not as straightforward as we would like. any properties in the Duchy are nestled in Conservation Areas, where certain restrictions place limits on what we are and are not able to do, particularly on the outside. Kestrel Specialist Handrail Systems recently completed a project faced with such restrictions. The estrel team have built a reputation for working alongside other local tradesmen to offer Cornish homes an array of bespoke, practical solutions when it comes to maximising their outside space. And whilst their work often appears in the form of balustrade systems framed with stainless steel, this recent project – at a home within a Conservation Area – called for a more sympathetic solution. As you can see from the pictures, the gorgeous wooden frames that surround the glass really blend beautifully with the home’s surroundings. ot only that,

at a time when making the most of time spent at home has never been more on our minds, it’s not hard to imagine yourself sitting for afternoons at a time simply soaking in the views from a space as beautiful as this. f you’ve been pondering how you might capitalise on your home’s outside space and are looking for a solution that’s as sympathetic to your home’s surroundings as it is to your lifestyle, why not contact the Kestrel team and see how they can help? For more information call 01726 338086 or visit www.kestrelshs.co.uk

New exhibition that celebrates Cornwall’s heritage A rehistoric ornwall’, the latest awe-inspiring exhibition from Kurt Jackson, arguably one of ritain’s most celebrated living landscape painters, is now open to the public. This body of work sees ackson visit the relics of prehistoric Cornwall, capturing the county’s extraordinary range of ancient monuments with a new series of paintings and sculpture. The landscape is full of these sites some are obvious and picturesque – a stone circle –

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while others are hidden and overlooked, cut off and smothered by dual carriageways, roundabouts and car dealerships. All of these sites are important and integral parts of the ornish landscape and its culture. They are a piece of its heritage. A rehistoric ornwall runs until ovember 7th at the Jackson Foundation, St Just, which is open ednesday to aturday, am to pm. For more information call 01736 787638 or visit www.jacksonfoundationgallery.com

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The Little Gin Shack has moved! That’s right, despite a ma or reﬁt ust last winter, Wadebridge’s Little Gin Shack has now moved to a larger premises on the town’s main street – Molesworth Street. The new space offers more seating, as well as outside space, which means more room to browse and sample its liquid offering. In fact, up to 16 guests can now sit (in groups of four) to enjoy a tipple of their choosing – the only challenge is going to be choosing from the bar! The team’s gin offering now stands at nearly 180 different elixirs, with some fantastic new additions including gin from Porthilly Spirit Distillery, Tarquin’s Cornish Sunshine Blood Orange (the perfect Cornish sundowner), and Lantic Distillery’s Summer gin. So, if you’re hoping to make the most of the early autumn sunshine with a glass of your chosen tipple to hand, why not pop into adebridge’s ittle in hack and ﬁnd a tonic to soothe those post-summer blues?

Available now to buy from Waves Surf Art galleries in Porthleven and Falmouth, as well as from the website, Coral and the Cornish Heart is the new children’s book from Cornish wave photographer, Mike Lacey. We’re particularly excited as it’s being published right here in Porthleven – the home of Cornwall Living! The book’s main character is Mikey and the story is, in fact, a true one. It begins with the news that Mikey (aka Mike Lacey) and his wife are going to have a baby, and as with many new fathers, Mikey is a little nervous. He takes to the sea to ask his underwater friends Ninja Crab Nina and Sophie the Seal for their advice, and from there, the book follows Mikey’s journey before the baby is born, on his search for the perfect picture. But that’s

enough of the spoilers – you’ll have to read to ﬁnd out what happens next, so be sure to pop into Waves Surf Art Gallery in Porthleven or Falmouth to pick up your copy.

For more information call 07740 639565 or visit www.thelittleginshack.co.uk

Whilst you’re there, you may as well check out Mike’s illustrious array of Cornish wave photography prints. He also has a range of gifts and wave inspired goodies to choose from, and with Christmas just around the corner, now couldn’t be a better time to pick up that perfect gift for a friend or family member that loves Cornwall. For more information call 01326 368369 or visit www.wavesgallery.co.uk

A truly authentic experience The Museum of Cornish Life offers a fascinating insight into Cornwall’s rich heritage. The museum building was originally designed as the town’s market house in 1837. Today, it retains the original sloping ﬂoor, which adds to the authenticity of your visit as you journey back in time. In front of the museum is a cannon, salvaged from the wreck of the frigate HMS Anson, which foundered off Loe Bar in 1807. Around 100 sailors’ lives were lost, inspiring Henry Trengrouse to

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invent the ‘Rocket’ lifesaving apparatus, which can be found inside the museum. The museum contains a vast social history collection. Dating from the 18th to the 20th century, the range of objects covers farming, ﬁshing, law and order, home life, toys, sports, gardening and transport. Visit the museum website for how to book your free visiting slot. For more information visit call 01326 564027 or visit www.museumofcornishlife.co.uk

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Sling it with Slickers! Inspired by Slickers Doghouse’s original dog slings, the new range enjoys the added beneﬁt of new features and a waterproof fabric, which promises to keep your dog warm and dry in the rainy weather. The new sling evenly distributes the weight of your pooch, making it easier than ever to carry them. hether you use it for public transport, to keep young pups by your side, or to help older dogs keep up on those long rambling walks, it can be used all day, helping to relieve tension in your neck, back, shoulders and arms.

or excitement for all the family in a unique setting, where better to visit than the ornwall Aviation eritage entre There, you’ll have the chance to explore an ama ing collection of et fighters, bombers, in flight refuelling tankers and other aircraft, all set in and around a fully functional old ar hardened aircraft shelter, right alongside ewquay Airport’s active main runway. limb into the awker unter A transonic et fighter ovid measures permitting , then try out the hi fidelity simulator and fly the same aircraft out of ewquay Airport and around ornwall Tour the aerospace equipment and clothing exhibits and the incredible collection of , aircraft models, before picking up a memento at the excellent gift shop and grabbing a bite from the handy caf . ith something unforgettable for everybody to en oy, fully compliant with the government’s ovid regulations, The ornwall Aviation eritage entre is a must visit for any family this summer. For more information call 01637 861962 or visit www.cornwallaviationhc.co.uk

aving listened to her customers’ requests, Slickers Doghouse owner, Lisa, has also incorporated a handy pocket on the sling strap for a mobile phone. ut not ust that the new improved design also includes a rain cover for your furry friend to hide under, perfect if they’re having winks or simply need to take shelter from a downpour. An incorporated eyelet strap allows you to secure the cover down, or alternatively keep it loose, depending on your pup’s needs. Finally, Lisa tells us: “For added security, we’ve also included an adjustable clip restraint to keep your dog secure. As well as rings on the inside and the outside of the sling, in order to attach accessories such as treat bags.” f you’re planning on exploring the reaches of ornwall’s coastline and want to ensure your dog can enjoy the adventure with you, whatever the weather throws at you, the new waterproof slings from lickers oghouse are a must have accessory. ith that in mind, be sure to pop into this adstow emporium of all things poochy and get yours! For more information call 07917 005071 or visit www.slickersdoghouse.co.uk

Seal it with a Cherry Kiss A lot has changed in recent months, but one thing that promises to last forever is love, and more importantly, how we celebrate it. or that reason, we’re delighted to introduce the newest flavour from ornish ock in, the distillery known for its locally made and globally loved gins and rums. The aptly named herry iss’ ock in is flavourful to the last sip, thanks to a beautiful blend of botanicals. t combines a heady mix of flavours to give it the most unique and

memorable taste, one that’s perfect for matching the uniqueness of your wedding day. There’s more than ust a little taste of ornwall in each pour, which can be said for all of this superb distillery’s drinks, and with a range that includes the riginal ornish ock in and range unset, among a host of others, there’s sure to be a ﬂavour to suit your taste and style. For more information call 01208 851718 or visit www.rockgincornish.com

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ven in changing times it’s still possible to plan and hold the perfect wedding in Cornwall. To glean some top tips on what you can do over the coming months to make sure your big day is everything you’ve dreamed of, we talk to wedding and events planner Jenny Granlund (jennywrenweddingsandevents. co.uk to ﬁnd out how it’s still possible to tie the knot and ensure there is still love in the time of Corona. Jenny has been running her business for the last seven years and has built up an invaluable bank of connections and knowledge, meaning there really isn’t anything she doesn’t know about planning a wedding. Many of Jenny’s clients use her services because they live out of county or indeed out of the country, but who have such an a nity or close connection with Cornwall that they want to get married here. And who can blame them? The Duchy offers stunning venues and jaw-dropping locations, incredible wedding suppliers and the most amazing backdrops for photographs. For Jenny and her team, this year’s wedding season has been like no other. With many weddings having to be postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions, they have had to think on their feet in order to reschedule or rethink for their clients. With this in mind, Jenny has some advice on how best to plan a wedding during uncertain times, whether you have enlisted the services of a wedding planner or are going it alone.

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“Although this is an unpredictable time, it does provide couples the time to stop, think and plan for the future, whilst also giving them and their families and friends a much anticipated celebration to look forward to once we are all safe to be together with our loved ones again,” explains Jenny. If you have had to postpone your wedding then Jenny suggests that you contact your venue and suppliers as soon as possible: “If you have a wedding planner they will do this for you. Many couples will be postponing, resulting in and dates ﬁlling up fast, so make this a priority. “Contacting guests should also be a priority as invitations will likely have been sent. Emailing is a great way to save time and expense, and will usually also elicit a speedy response. A change in date may mean that some guests who could not make it previously may now be able to come, so factor that into your plans and ask them to RSVP again if their status has changed with the new date. And don’t forget to remind them to rearrange their accommodation if they booked direct,” adds Jenny.

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Sadly, it’s inevitable that there might be some suppliers who are unable to transfer to a rearranged date. Jenny always recommends taking out wedding insurance, and this should cover any deposits that have been paid up front: ou may also find that some suppliers may ask for another payment installment before your wedding date to help with their cash flow. t’s nice to help them out if you can, after all you want their business to be in a healthy position still by the time your wedding comes. And if you are having a church wedding, but live out of county, you should also double check as you may have to repeat your residency period.” Jenny tells us that brides-to-be shouldn’t despair and that actually having more time to plan should be taken as a positive. Now is the time to be extra productive, paying particular attention to the finishing touches which you may have not thought of or had time or budget to organise previously. “But be careful to not get carried away and just add things on for the sake of it. emember your wedding budget and the vision you had for your original day and stay true to that!”, says Jenny wisely. ome couples have found that they have been able to postpone and successfully rebook a new date with their existing venue, but

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others have not been so lucky, or are just starting out on their venue search. So, how can this be achieved during current restrictions? Jenny explains: “For whatever reason you are unable to visit in person, don’t despair! Many venues are offering virtual tours online, either live if the owners are based on site, or via pre recorded ﬁlms. ou could book a planner to help you, as many planners offer a venue sourcing service. They should know an abundance of venues in the county and often have had experience working at them previously, so their advice is often priceless.”

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With regards to suppliers, Jenny recommends that you really do your research “Look at reviews (not just on the supplier’s website but use social media and internet search engines , oin wedding planning forums to ask advice. ou could even ask the supplier if they could put you in touch with one of their previous couples to speak to them direct. Ask the supplier for a video call, you need to like them as a person as well as the product or service they offer, and an informal chat can help you get to know them a little.” t’s inevitable that some couples may be nervous about booking any venues or suppliers at the moment, but many have excellent Covid-19 policies that will allow you change your date if needed. Jenny suggests that if this is the case then ust make sure that

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you have it in writing or included on your contract so that you are covered for all eventualities. And don’t be disheartened if your date is not available for next year. Think outside the box and opt for an out of season wedding where there might be better availability. Cornwall is glorious in all its seasons and having an autumn or a winter wedding gives all sorts of new and exciting opportunities when it comes to flowers, food and indeed the dress. any Cornish venues are also thinking on their feet and offering some stunning lopement ackages’. t may be that you’ve decided to opt for a more private experience that will allow you to tie the knot this year, or your financial situation has changed along with your budget. Whatever the reason, your intimate wedding in ornwall could be ust a click or a call away. enny’s final word of wisdom is that you should now spend your time wisely ticking off some of those necessary but oft overlooked or avoided tasks. “Creating your playlist is fun but time consuming so little and often over the coming months will give you the perfect soundtrack for the big day. Don’t avoid your table-plan! It’s often one of my couples least favourite obs, so get it out of the way while you have some time and some headspace. Think about your photography list and don’t forget your favours you may even want to use this time to learn a new skill and make your own.” So, no bride should be disheartened, no couple should be disappointed. Cornwall’s wedding industry is very much open for business. Turn to page 84 for some inspiration on venues and suppliers, and good luck with planning the wedding of your dreams here in ornwall.

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he beautiful beaches of Treyarnon and Porthcothan Bay are two of Cornwall’s acclaimed Seven Bays. These bays, and their associated spectacular coastline, are centred around the village of St Merryn and the whole area is much sought-after when it comes to property. ou’ll find illhead in a quiet, countryside position within the village. Built and maintained to the highest of standards, it offers versatile four to five bedroom accommodation, including the added benefit of a thoughtfully conceived one-bedroom annexe. This is one of those properties that externally belies what is beneath. The exterior is modern, yet unassuming, but step inside and the whole property exudes a contemporary, Mediterranean vibe that will take your breath away. The open-plan living, kitchen and dining room is nothing short of impressive, spacious and flooded with light a dream for family living or entertaining. The kitchen is sleek, stylish and modern and from the hallway there is also useful access to the utility room, an integral garage and a second hallway into the self-contained annexe. With its own entrance and enclosed patio area, the annexe

is perfect for a dependent relative, teenage child or alternatively has excellent holiday letting potential. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, all en-suite, and the master boasts a Juliet balcony that encompasses views of illhead’s mature enclosed garden and the countryside beyond. Outside there is a patio perfect for al fresco dining or just relaxing on after a day spent exploring this vibrant and cosmopolitan part of Cornwall.

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PROPERTY | ST CLEMENT

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PENMADOWN A uniquely attractive residence set in the heart of the pretty village of St Clement, with private gardens and wonderful views of the river.

INFORMATION Sp ac ious h om e P leasant riv er v iew s M aster suite and 2/ 3 f urth er b ed room s Sun terrac e B eautif ul p riv ate g ard ens Doub le c arp ort E P CE

he accommodation here is defined by its proximity to the water, from the sitting room, where the river views are on full display, to the open galleried landing above, where the vista only becomes more idyllic. The three bedrooms include a generous master suite which includes its own si eable dressing room, however this could easily be used as a nursery or a further occasional bedroom, depending on your needs. ownstairs, to the rear of the property you’ll find the kitchen, at the heart of which lies a gorgeous Aga stove. tunning slate tiles run underfoot, and there’s ample room for culinary enthusiasts to get creative. The kitchen opens into the dining room at the front of the home, with its delightful water views, and this in turn leads into the sitting room. n the other side you’ll find the drawing room, then the conservatory, which ga es out into the gardens. nsuring a high degree of privacy, the gardens here are a ma or feature. The

rear courtyard, planted with tree ferns, opens onto a beautiful area. The main garden is located to the front, ﬂowing from the sun terrace to the exceptionally well planted lower garden. There’s also a double carport, which offers handy storage for cars or boats ideal, given the home’s riverside position. n the banks of the Tresillian river, a tributary of the river al, t lement lies within a designated Area of utstanding atural eauty. earby Truro ornwall’s cathedral city offers a superb range of high street shops, schools, restaurants and sporting facilities, and local transport links connect directly to the destinations around the and beyond. hat this means, at a time when more than ever are working from home and only occasionally needing to commute to the o ce, is that enmadown represents the chance to strike the sort of work life balance that, ust a few months ago, would have been nothing more than a pipe dream.

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PROPERTY | PERRANWELL STATION

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SILVERDENE HOUSE An exceptional home of great standing and elegance, offering fine proportions, set within generous formal gardens and extensive grounds.

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igh ceilings and period features characterise this well-maintained home, which you’ll notice, upon entering, feels grand yet homely. The vestibule and reception hall still boast the original tiled flooring, and lead to the other ground floor rooms which include a drawing room, dining room, sitting room, conservatory and a generous kitchen with an Aga at its heart. There’s also the butler’s pantry/utility room and a cloakroom. In short, there’s no shortage of space! There are two staircases leading to the first floor a service staircase for staff, and a fine turning staircase leading up to a gorgeous galleried landing. All five bedrooms are found up here, all large doubles, with the master having its own en-suite shower room. The rest are serviced by a family bathroom, complete with claw foot bath and period style sanitaryware. Outside, two gated driveways provide ample parking for multiple vehicles. There’s also a garage with electric roller door, a studio, plus a collection of further outbuildings. The formal gardens are mainly laid to lawn and extend to a second, almost hidden area, which has planning consent in place to construct a detached dwelling with separate access, if desired.

Silverdene House occupies one of the most highly sought-after areas in Perranwell Station – desired for its quiet rurality yet close proximity to the village. The village itself is highly coveted too, nestling between Truro and Falmouth, with excellent local schools, a popular pub, plus a football club, cricket club and even a classic car garage! With a friendly community, local amenities like the ost ce are highly valued and well supported by the locals, making this a fantastic opportunity to relocate to a thriving yet peaceful corner of rural Cornwall.

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entred around a working Cornish harbour and with miles of spectacular sandy beaches on the doorstep, North Quay, in Hayle, is set to become one of the UK’s most desirable destinations to live, work and visit. North Quay offers coastal living made easy, with residents benefiting from an exceptional location, quality of life and access to wide open spaces amid the striking scenery of the Hayle Estuary, the Hayle Conservation Area and UNESCO Mining World Heritage Site. The first homes scheduled for completion later in 2020 are a limited collection of three bedroom quayside townhouses. Set over three floors, these exclusive homes are built to high specification and designed to make the most of the beautiful waterside views. orth uay’s first phase also features one- and two-bedroom apartments, two- and three-bedroom duplexes and a two-bedroom triplex apartment among 140 new homes, many with views over the Hayle Estuary and beyond and all set within a stunning waterside location ust moments from the magnificent ayle Towans Beaches.

New open spaces including North Quay Square will host events all year round, with new o ces, shops and restaurants creating a relaxed café culture. The scheme, which is being developed by Corinthian Homes and designed by internationally renowned architects and urban designers Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, has already won a project award in the prestigious Housing Design Awards 2020. Further phases are planned to include a new hotel, watersports facilities, new cinema and an art gallery, creating an exciting, year round destination which is also perfectly placed for exploring the dramatic coastline and attractions of west Cornwall. Kevin James, of Bradleys Estate Agents, said more than 50% of released properties have already been sold. “There is huge interest in Cornwall at the moment and North Quay is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to ﬁnd a modern, well-connected home in a stunning coastal location.”

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GET STUCK IN! Buzzing with an energy that screams creativity and art, the High Street in Falmouth is home to an arts and crafts emporium: The Grey Lurcher.

hree years ago, walking the cobbled streets of Falmouth, Julie and Chris Duddle noticed a sign in a shop window that simply read 'To Rent'. With shared backgrounds in textile design and retail, an ideal opportunity had presented itself to them. The High Street appealed to them for its unique character and the numerous other small creative businesses that line the street. Surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and incredible views it certainly exudes a chilled vibe. Opening in October 2017 with a lot of hope and very little stock, The Grey Lurcher was up and running. Positively evolving over the last three years and sticking to a formula of providing gifts for you or your home, The Grey Lurcher also stocks the iconic range of paints from Annie Sloane. It was during the second year of trading when Annie Sloan, curious as to whether The Grey Lurcher would like to stock her paint, approached Julie and Chris. Julie jumped at the chance; as an artist and textile designer, it seemed the right product to sell. After training with Annie Sloan at her headquarters in Oxford, it was

go-time, and fans of Sloan soon became regular customers! The Grey Lurcher stocks everything required to up-cycle furniture, including paintbrushes, waxes and varnishes. Samples of Annie Sloan fabrics are on display, along with books and stencils. During the Covid-19 lockdown, the paint sales increased and Julie even had time to wield a brush herself, splitting her time between painting furniture at home, and renovating the house that they’d recently moved into! An avid up-cycler, Julie is a fountain of knowledge on the subject and is always happy to offer advice on colour and technique. One-to-one workshops are available, but with the amazing resources on offer at the Annie Sloan website (anniesloan.com), it is just a case of rolling up your sleeves and getting stuck in!

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DISCOVER MORE The Grey Lurcher is open Thursday to Saturday, 11am to 2pm, or by appointment

DID YOU KNOW? There are more than 30 colours of Annie Sloan paint to choose from. At only £21.95 per litre, isn’t it time you got up-cycling?

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BREATHE We discover a renewable heating solution that is both cost and energy efficient.

ABOVE é Reducing your cabon output should help, not hinder, the pursuit of your dream home INSET ì GreenGenUK are experts at providing renewable home solutions

educing household carbon output is a hot topic at the moment. With the recent introduction of the government’s Green Homes Grant, a scheme designed to kick-start the construction industry following COVID-19, focus is very much on a green recovery. So, where does the air we breathe ﬁt in to all of this Air source heat pumps are one of the UK’s most renewable heating solutions. They comprise of a unit that sits externally, with a fan that draws air in. Internally, a refrigerant gas is kept cooler than the external air temperature so that when this air passes over the gas, its temperature rises. The refrigerant gas is then compressed causing an upgrade in the heat to what is required to provide space heating and hot water. This heat then passes through a heat exchanger and is distributed around your property. As these units are designed to work alongside your existing central heating system, and require just a hot water cylinder internally, installation causes minimal disruption to the home. And that’s not the only beneﬁt, as air source heat pumps are listed as one of the primary measures eligible for the Green Homes Grant, two-thirds of the cost to upgrade your heating system could be

covered – up to a total of £5,000. Combine that with subsidies available through the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), a scheme that pays home and business owners for the renewable heat generated by this type of heating system, and installation costs are regularly being fully recovered. As many homes in Cornwall don’t have access to mains gas, opting for a renewable alternative makes perfect sense both for the planet and the purse. Local experts, GreenGenUK, have nearly 20 years of experience in the ﬁeld and are best placed to be able to provide guidance, design and installation. Their team of renewable experts are on hand to provide free, impartial assistance to guide you down the path towards the ultimate renewable solution. Don’t delay, now couldn’t be a better time to go green!

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DISCOVER MORE Don’t just take our word for it: “All the installation team were friendly and professional. Given the time of the year, we are yet to use the house space heating. However, we are very pleased with the performance of the hot water we are getting. In conclusion, thank you very much to GreenGen for your professionalism and promptness in our being able to stop using oil and move to the more effective Ecodan heat pump.” – GreenGenUK customer based in St Agnes.

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pecialising in quality British made furniture and mattresses, and delivering them to even the most remote or unusual locations, the team at Three Rivers Furniture pride themselves on customer service from start to finish. rom finding the right product and arranging to have it painted in a specific colour, to ad usting the si e of your chosen piece so that it fits like a glove into your home, no task is too much, no order too tall. What’s more, explains Store Manger Matthew Hurst: “From modern dining tables to reclaimed pine chests, our furniture is built to last,” and you need only have a quick scan through Three Rivers’ customer reviews to see that its clients cannot speak highly enough of atthew and the team. ne says that “the quality of the product is superb”, while another explains that “the quality and price are second to none, only surpassed by the customer care”. hich brings us onto our next point. ot only does this stellar Cornish company champion the finest ritish made furniture, it also offers an unrivalled service that ensures your chosen furniture is delivered, unpacked and properly installed, which in Cornwall is no mean feat. The uchy is known, and loved, for having more than its share of unusual

homes, some with quirky interior layouts, some situated in remote, hard-to-access locations, and while this all contributes to a property’s charming sense of identity, it can present more than a few logistical challenges. ut these are the sort that the team at Three Rivers relish, and we remember atthew telling us back in 2017 how they’d been chosen by Truro athedral to supply and ﬁt a new bookcase in the bell tower! o if you’re looking for a piece of quality furniture and want to ensure it lasts for years to come, why not make Three ivers urniture your ﬁrst port of call As one customer testimonial puts it: “There really is no need to shop around.”

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LED BY VALUES It is to a philosophy of shared values that Oltco owes its success and growth to become the UK’s leading resin bound driveway company.

ABOVE é Oltco has become one of the UK's leading specialists in resin bound solutions INSET ì Oltco Directors, Johnny Pearce and Tom Stringer

well as a Cornish team that's grown rapidly in recent months, Oltco also has 25 franchises across the UK, all of which share the same core values. Always keen to delve deeper into what customers have to say, we’re certainly not disappointed by the testimonials on the Oltco website, and in fact, it doesn’t take long to see the company's aforementioned values reﬂected by the long list of stellar reviews. Whilst all comment on the fantastic job done by the Oltco team – which seems to come as standard – others describe the team as “true professionals”, commending the “absolutely fantastic service” and hailing Oltco as a “breath of fresh air in this industry”. A recurrent theme is the degree of professionalism and courtesy displayed on the jobs Oltco undertakes, and this takes us back to Tom and Johnny’s theory that it’s far easier to teach skills than it is values. It's fair to say that without a team that shares Oltco’s values of customer service, professionalism and attention to detail, how else could Oltco have become the UK’s leading resin bound specialist?

ince being founded in 2004, Oltco has developed and grown from its HQ in Newquay to become a Cornish business success story, renowned for its forward-thinking approach. Whilst the business now offers innovative resin bound solutions to a range of areas across the UK, Directors Johnny Pearce and Tom Stringer are incredibly proud of their connection to the south west, and not just because it’s their home. Oltco is a values led business, its ethos centred on feeling good about the work it does and the decisions it makes. Here in the south west, those decisions tend to be geared towards sustainability, 100% client satisfaction, and a healthy work-life balance. “For me,” explains Johnny, “life’s all about happiness and spending quality time with my family. This pursuit for happiness is what drives us at Oltco; not just for Tom and myself, but for the whole team.” This translates to Oltco's business decisions too, and ohnny conﬁrms that we have to be 100% happy with the choices we make, both for ourselves and for our clients.” A key point he makes is that Oltco's values need to be shared by the whole team, in order for them all to reap the rewards. Both Johnny and Tom ﬁrmly believe that in order to build a business, you need the right team alongside you; that it is far easier to teach skills than it is to instil values. Perhaps it’s this philosophy to which Oltco owes its success? After all, as

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A MODERN CLASSIC Collington & Company, specialists in conservatories, windows and doors, are delighted to offer Residence 9 windows to Cornish homeowners. é ì ABOVE Classic looks, market leading performance

ornwall is home to more than its share of onservation Areas protected to ensure the longevity of their special architectural and historical interest. And while they are undeniably charming and characterful places to live, such protections can make updating your home tricky. ome improvements, in such circumstances, are required to be sympathetic to a home’s original character, in keeping with its historical aesthetic, so when it comes to replacing doors and windows, available solutions often feel more than a few steps behind those at the top end of the market. This is where ’ comes in. hort for esidence ’, this new range of windows has been designed to authentically replicate the traditional timber sightlines of th century timber designs, but with a twist. espite replicating the hand crafted features of classic timber windows, the range employs the repeatability of modern machine processes, and the result is undeniably authentic. They’re available in a range of heritage colours too, enabling you to perfectly complement your home inside and out, whether your style is period or contemporary. o painting or staining is required, and the uniquely engineered easy clean’ rebates mean keeping your windows in tip top condition has never been simpler. These modern processes extend to the performance, too, and ’s market leading

design has achieved one of the highest classifications on the ritish tandard weather test, thanks to its robust design and incorporation of glass bonding, which is used in some of the world’s most famous modern skyscrapers. Add to this a certified window energy rating of A , and you have a product that far surpasses ritish uilding egulation requirements, one that proffers lower energy bills and keeps you cosy in the winter, cool in the summer. espoke options can satisfy a range of properties, from the grandeur of a stately home to the solid good looks of eorgian and ictorian, right the way through to the present day. ottage windows, rench, residential and composite doors can all be accommodated for, as can orangeries and garden rooms. The range is a market leader in thermal and acoustic too, and is completely bespoke tailorable to both your home’s aesthetic and your personal taste thanks to a unique range of handles and peg stays. f your home could benefit from a esidence makeover, why not contact the team at ollington ompany, elston, to find out more

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STAY Cranbrook, Rock Sleeping eight across four bedrooms, this detached and superb holiday home sits in the highly sought after village of Rock, on the rugged north coast. Comfortable and contemporary, Cranbrook has been completely renovated and now offers guests a charming stay of the highest standards. After blustery afternoons spent wandering along the coastal path, retreat to the open-plan yet cosy living/dining room and light the woodburner, before rustling up some hearty Cornish cuisine using the area’s famed foodie produce. Alternatively, within less than a mile, is the popular Pityme Inn – a family friendly pub with children’s play area and a tempting menu. There’s also The Mariners at Rock, recently taken over by renowned chef, Paul Ainsworth, and offering a real insight into why foodies from around the UK make their pilgrimages to this stretch of the Cornish coastline. Known for its on-the-water lifestyle, with some of the ’s ﬁnest sailing waters and some beautiful nearby beaches, Rock is home to a wealth of outstanding leisure facilities. Even for those who like to take it easy and just soak up the view, ock has some of the ﬁnest in ritain. With Cranbrook just moments from it all, offering its own brand of self-catering serenity with ample space indoors and out to make the most your stay, whatever the weather, an autumnal escape to Rock becomes a truly tempting prospect indeed.

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he only way to properly stand out in a crowded market is to focus on the uniqueness of your holiday rental and the experience you offer, doing it justice by showcasing your property to its very best. After all, if your property is indeed exceptional, surely it deserves its own marketing! The holiday rental market is now more competitive than ever if you don’t want to be lost in a crowd of thousands of other holiday providers, the ACT Independent team has been working with independent owners since 2014, providing a customised marketing service that’s designed to focus purely on you. Jenny Olds, who manages Trewidden House and Garden for the Bolitho Estates in west Cornwall, tells us: “Following a decision to leave an agency and market the property ourselves – in an effort to generate more bookings – we turned to ACT Independent to help us. Their team did everything from the very best professional photography, web design, booking set-up and more, to deliver a modern and custombuilt website that reﬂects the location and features of Trewidden House and Garden in beautiful detail.” Jenny informs us that ACT also support with marketing activity and provide excellent, ongoing technical

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Giving time Cornwall's Air Ambulance continues to fly to the aid of Cornwall's most sick and seriously injured patients

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Your charity, saving lives during Covid-19 Saving lives is this charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission. Despite the pandemic, illness and injury were not put into lockdown and it was incredibly important that the charity operations adapted to make sure the crew and helicopter could respond to those in their hour of need.

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The crew have continued to attend children and adults, including those who are suspected Covid-19 cases, bringing their enhanced critical care skills. Under PHE guidelines, the crew have been permitted to transport confirmed Covid-19 patients by air. The critical care paramedic team are wearing PPE for all patients and enhanced levels of PPE for the patients/procedures that carry the most significant risk of infections. The pilots are also wearing PPE and where possible avoid any patient contact. The charity installed a fabric screen to segregate the cockpit from the clinical space of the helicopter to help further protect pilots, who are a scarce resource. More rigorous cleaning is being carried out between missions to not only protect the crew but to protect other seriously ill or injured patients.

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With a busy Summer season, an influx of visitors puts an even greater importance on the air ambulance remaining in the skies. With more people in the Duchy and greater numbers outdoors, missions can often double or triple over the Summer months. It is vital that the crew continue to meet this demand.

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Future lives depend on you Cornwall Air Ambulance needs your support to help the charity to continue responding to seriously sick and injured patients, following the impact of Covid-19 on fundraising. A predicted loss of £1 million by the end of the year is expected due to the closure of charity shops and the cancellation of traditional fundraising events. This could start to have huge consequences for the charity and the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. This sustained lack of fundraising income could mean the charity has to take steps to reduce the cost of operating the service, which could include reducing the number of hours the helicopter flies every day. Future lives depend on ensuring the helicopter can fly to as many people as possible every single day.

Air Operations Officer, Steve Garvey, explains how important this period of time is for the charity: “We don’t want anyone to be left behind because of the knock-on impact of this pandemic. We have a brand new aircraft with increased capabilities, we want to make sure we can continue to use it to its full potential. But the reality is, without the funding we need, we might have to look at changes in the way we operate in the future. The aircrew have worked hard to keep flying during the pandemic, and we have adapted our ways of working and the protective measures in the helicopter. With your help we will be able to continue to bring the level of care we currently do to as many seriously sick and injured patients as possible.”

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LEYA’S STORY

One of countless inspiring rescue stories, and a testament to the incredible ongoing work of the Cornwall Air Ambulance crew.

eya was born with breathing di culties, but at ust two months old she suddenly stopped breathing. A ﬁrst responder from the ambulance service was tasked to the family home in ude, where eya was critically ill. acing over an hour’s drive to the nearest hospital, ornwall Air Ambulance was requested. The helicopter landed at ude ugby lub on th une . asey aper, eya’s mother, said hen someone told me the air ambulance was on its way, panic set in, as realised how serious the situation was. At that moment thought was going to lose my child, it’s the scariest thing ’ve ever been through.” aramedics from ornwall Air Ambulance helped to stabilise eya, and she was put into the helicopter alongside asey for the trip to erriford ospital. can’t put into words how ama ing the team were, they kept me calm and put my mind at ease. They were checking on eya throughout the ourney. t was so quick, we got to erriford ospital in about minutes, rather than minutes by road. The doctors said if she hadn’t got in as quickly it might be a different story. They were like guardian angels coming in the helicopter thank you never seems enough.”

eya had a tracheostomy ﬁtted and remained in hospital for months. ix years on and eya is now tracheostomy free, but still has airway issues to contend with. Thanks to support from people like you, eya is en oying life like any other six year old. uring lockdown, she made bracelets to sell for the air ambulance and raised an incredible , . he even got to present The uchess of ornwall and the aircrew with their very own bracelets This is ust one of countless incredible stories told by those who have, in their hour of need, seen the ornwall Air Ambulance crew come to their rescue. ut keeping this incredible charity going is not easy, particularly in the wake of the ovid pandemic. egular giving helps to safeguard the future of ornwall Air Ambulance by making a regular gift to the charity, you can help more children like eya when they need ornwall’s guardian angels the most.

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A Sunday stroll on a sunny day turned into a multi-agency rescue for Helena Clinch when she found herself injured on remote moorland in west Cornwall.

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n 12th July, Helena was enjoying a circular walk in Madron when her foot became wedged between two rocks and she heard something crack. Helena said: “We had covered the worst part of the terrain, but my foot just caught on something. I told my husband I couldn’t get up, I thought I was going to pass out. I was in a lot of pain.” The couple were at Ding Dong Mine, a remote area with poor telephone reception. They managed to get through to 999 to call for help. A family who were passing and witnessed the incident used the ‘what3words’ app to give the call handler a precise location. With no road access to the area, Cornwall Air Ambulance was tasked. Pilot Al White landed nearby on the gorse. Critical care paramedics Lisa Ball and Pete Storer attended Helena to assess her injuries. Helena added: “There was a huge sense of relief when the helicopter arrived – it was like the light at the end of the tunnel. The paramedics were amazing, they gave me morphine and made me feel a lot more comfortable. Being local, you never think you’ll go on a Sunday stroll, in an area you’ve walked in many times before, and end up needing the air ambulance. I’m just so grateful they were there; we couldn’t do without them.” Helena was taken by helicopter to a nearby ﬁeld where she was transferred to a land ambulance and taken onwards to West Cornwall Hospital. She suffered a fractured ankle. Lisa said: “Helena was in a very remote area; we were up to our waists in gorse getting from the helicopter to the scene. Our priority was to get Helena safely off the moorland – thankfully, she did not suffer severe injuries and could go to hospital in a land ambulance. It’s great to hear she is recovering well.”

What is ‘what3words’? In an emergency, every minute matters. what3words is an app which makes it easier for to find the exact location of an incident. It has given every three metres square in the world a unique identifier made of three words – making the location of any emergency very easy to describe and share. This incredible app has helped to locate nearly , incidents since it first started being used by emergency services. The crew of Cornwall Air Ambulance have used the app multiple times to find patients. To locate, search or navigate to a what3words address, all you need is the app. It is free to download for both iOS and Android and works entirely o ine making it ideal for use in areas of the county with an unreliable data connection. Make sure you have it downloaded on your device and know how to use it, to help save time, resource and lives.

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THE PERFECT CUP Cornish Tea & Coffee has never been a company to rest on its laurels, testament to which is its latest release of innovative products..

ornish Tea & Coffee owner, Duncan Bond and his team have been working with a leading design company to come up with an exciting new product for Cornish coffee aficionados the ond spresso. ith a brief of a simple classic design, between them, they have produced an exciting new espresso machine with an impressive range of features. Among a host of technical features that promise to deliver the most flavoursome coffee, the new ond spresso boasts Auto lean a simple process to keep the machine running at peak condition as well as Steam Control (ensuring the perfect milk froth and co ode, which keeps power consumption to a minimum and ultimately saves money and the environment. Duncan and the team have been heavily involved in the design process from an early stage, ensuring the machine ticks every box when it comes to producing the finest possible coffee. Available to rent, buy, or free on loan, the ond spresso is perfect for the home connoisseur or discerning business. Being a 100% owned family business is incredibly important to uncan. t means that we can do things differently, and think differently. t’s an incredibly rewarding and fun business to work in we don’t answer to shareholders or the banks, so we can react quickly to what our customers want and need, and that’s important ” ith that in mind, it’s no surprise that a new espresso machine is not the only new

product being unveiled by Duncan and co. The business has also launched its brand new packaged Teas and Tisanes a total of different varieties, all of which are organic, made right here in ornwall, and completely plastic free This makes Cornish Tea & Coffee the only family run business in Cornwall producing tea and coffee in ornwall. hat’s more, uncan recently returned from taly, where he managed to secure the distribution of ararro coffee yet another exciting addition to the already impressive Cornish Tea offee offering. iving customers the availability of different brand styles and coffee types is always going to be an important factor in looking after their needs,” continues uncan. ith a team of engineers, barista trainers and account managers, we offer unrivalled customer service with an ever growing list of products.”And be sure to check back next month, because sure enough, uncan ﬁnishes e ll be unveiling our new realease of loose leaf teas ”

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WEDDINGS

RAISE

a glass

Whether the last dance is over or has yet to begin, celebrate the occasion at the Rod and Line inn.

or lovers and guests celebrating a happy ever after, the Rod and Line – a 16th century inn nestling in the tiny village of Tideford – provides an idyllic venue for pre or post-wedding celebrations. It’s an exquisite place to stay too, having a wealth of secret boutique rooms, separate from the pub itself, all of which are beautifully decorated. Some have gorgeous feature baths; all boast luxury linen and Cornish organic toiletries. nside the inn, you’ll find a quintessential ‘old world’ bar with an unrivalled atmosphere. It’s the perfect spot for sharing wedding stories over a glass of wine or ale, before tasting some of the Rod and Line’s famous, locally sourced and freshly prepared food. For those of you who’ve planned a winter wedding, you can relax in front of the crackling open fire in the summer, sip champagne in the sun with your loved ones on the inn’s south-facing patio. In addition to all of this, the Rod and Line also boasts a standalone five bedroom town house, complete with its own garden and patio. This is perfect for friends celebrating your nuptials, and the best part is that it’s dog friendly!

Situated just a ten-minute drive from the beguilingly beautiful south coast of Cornwall, and in close proximity to the grand romantic estates of Pentilly, Boconnoc and St Germans, the Rod and Line is also well placed for easy access to the A38, which makes day trips around Cornwall’s innumerable attractions a simple matter of hopping in the car. In short, it’s the perfect base for both pre and post-wedding celebrations, but be warned: in a county where it is impossible not to lose your heart, you may well ﬁnd yourselves celebrating more than one happy ever after.

ABOVE é The perfect pre-wedding base INSET é The Rod and Line is also dog friendly!

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CEREMONY

by the sea

Make wedding memories to last a lifetime at The Park Cornwall – an exclusive five-star resort by the sea.

ou may well already know about The Park Cornwall – an exclusive ﬁve star holiday park by the sand and sea at beautiful Mawgan Porth. Indeed, regular readers of Cornwall Living will have already heard us waxing lyrical about The Park’s luxury lodges, the breathtaking coastline on its doorstep, and the fact that it’s dog friendly. What you may not realise is that the team specialise in weddings, too. t’s unsurprising how popular ornwall is as a wedding destination its dramatic seascapes, golden beaches and rolling countryside make for a breathtaking backdrop for any occasion, and let’s face it, your wedding deserves to take place somewhere truly special. This is why The Park Cornwall excels at weddings. t already has the spectacular backdrop to those all important wedding photos sorted, and whether it’s an intimate ceremony with friends or an unconventional wedding in the resort’s Yurt Village, the team has both the expertise and choice of venues to make your most special of days precisely that. The Park is licensed for civil ceremonies, naming ceremonies and the renewal of marriage vows in no less than ﬁve locations in the magical urt illage at the on site restaurant, The Kitchen by the Beach; and in three of the resort’s gorgeous Eco Lodges, each enjoying stunning balcony views.

magine a fairy tale like urt illage with a communal lounge area. elax around the ﬁre pit and clay oven after the sun sets and ga e up at the stars, all the while sipping on your favourite tipple the perfect end to a perfect day. Alternatively, for an equally intimate family occasion, exchange vows in one of the park’s three co odges you can even stand on the balcony and say ‘I do’ with the stunning backdrop. To put it simply, whatever your dream wedding looks like, The Park Cornwall can help make your vision a reality, helping you en oy your day, your way. ith bespoke wedding packages available that promise to tick all of the boxes, the expert team is on hand to help alleviate the stress of planning. This special venue can deliver a quirky and charmingly unique wedding experience taking your wedding dream and making it a reality.

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A personal service at a family run, Cornish Wedding Venue Here at Lanhydrock our experienced team provide thoughtful, seasonal packages that work with your budget to ensure your day is every bit as special as planned. From a small intimate ceremony, to a big evening celebration, we can fulfil your Wedding day wishes!

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News & I dos A few ideas from across Cornwall for making your special day as perfect as it deserves to be.

Just the two of you

Save the date! In light of recent events, many couples are putting their wedding dates back to next year. If that includes you, and you’ve yet to settle on a venue, you may be interested to know that some dates are still available at The almouth otel for . Introducing Gwel an Mor’s brand-new elopement package for just £1,950! Perfect if you want to tie the knot without the commotion of organising a larger, more costly occasion, why not start arranging your own magical elopement? The package is perfect for those who want all the joys of a wedding, but without the pressures and costs associated with larger celebrations. Your bespoke wedding will take place in the Gwel an Mor yurt, followed by a celebratory glass of ﬁ and chocolate tru es. A professional wedding photographer will capture everything, plus the team will even provide a bridal bouquet from local ﬂorist, heal ara lowers

Elopements at Gwel an Mor come complete with spa treatments, and the all-important wedding photos can even be taken with the resident owls. After the ceremony, enjoy a delicious three course meal in the restaurant (or choose a luxury picnic hamper), before staying for a blissful two nights in a gorgeous lakeside lodge. Complete with a fully equipped kitchen, lake and countryside views and a two-person hot tub, a stay in one of these stunning studio lodges is the perfect way to round off your most special of days. For more information call 01209 844135 or visit www.gwelanmor.com

tanding proudly overlooking the ocean, just metres from the crystal clear waters of almouth ay, is The almouth otel. t’s a stunning venue in which to celebrate your special day, and with a team that promises to help you create the wedding of your dreams, it couldn’t come more highly recommended! Pamper yourself in the in-house spa before the big day, then after you’ve tied the knot, choose from a wealth of beautiful nearby locations for those all-important photos! Interested? Be sure to get in touch and reserve your date now, before it’s too late For more information call 0800 0052244 or visit www.falmouthhotel.co.uk

Get a wedding worthy smile Create the perfect wedding day for you and your partner with a wedding smile makeover from Wadebridge Dental. The multi-award winning dental practice are currently leading the way in Best Patient Care and understand the importance of having a beautiful smile on your special day. Add a full wedding makeover to your wedding day preparations, or book a free consultation where you’ll ﬁnd out everything you need to know in order to look your best on your wedding day. Choose from a range of treatments including teeth whitening,

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teeth straightening and facial aesthetics, or simply book in with the hygienist for that all-important scale and polish. If you’re looking for a wedding worthy smile, call now to book your free consultation. With 0% ﬁnance available and with payment plans from £8.99 per month, there’s a treatment to suit everyone’s budget at Wadebridge Dental. For more information call 01208 813816 or visit www.wadebridgedentalcare.co.uk

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Add a nautical twist

to your big day

For those hoping

to elope… The joy of celebrating a special occasion with family and friends, sharing good times and making memories, is what we all look forward to when planning an event. At the Little Boat Bar, the team understands exactly how important it is to help make your celebration – no matter how big or small – as perfect as possible. alvaged and lovingly restored from a beautiful wooden sailing boat into a quirky mobile bar, the Little Boat Bar adds something unique to any event. rom weddings and engagements to anniversaries and birthdays, the bar is a wonderful focal point, inside or out. Rain or shine, the canopy cover ensures your guests stay dry. Watch the sun set against the sails as you sip cocktails into the evening, or bring them inside to add some nautical charm to your marquee – the crew are there to help you create a day or night to remember.

With fully customisable packages, The Little Boat Bar can serve up favourite tipples for your guests from the fully stocked cockpit, or a feast of West ountry delicacies. rom locally sourced oysters and the ﬁnest amel alley rut, to traditional Cornish cream teas with a twist, and freshly baked Cornish pasties.

Elopements at Bedruthan are small – sometimes even secret – ceremonies with room just for you and your closest. Meet next to the sweeping Atlantic for a private wedding – the hotel’s rustic Garden Room stares out over the dune garden and the sea beyond. It’s the perfect windswept setting for your romantic escape.

The Little Boat Bar is based in Gweek in west Cornwall, but it operates right across the south west and beyond! The team sources local produce and beverages wherever possible to support the local economy, and recycles waste responsibly.

Bedruthan elopements also include a night’s laying-low on the coastline in a sea-view room. A three-course dinner for two at The erring is an intimate celebration, where the team invites you to sample and share Cornwall’s most precious produce. Afterwards, spend some undisturbed time together in the ensory pa arden, sinking into a garden hot tub amongst the fragrant herbs and ﬂowers.

imply let them know what you have in mind for your event and they’ll be delighted help create a package that ﬁts perfectly with any budget, and that adds something extra special to your day.

The coast is calling, and Bedruthan has availability in for your elopement, so why not visit the website today and start your conversation with the hotel’s wedding hosts?

For more information call 07835 140426 or visit www.thelittleboatbar.com

For more information visit www.bedruthan.com/weddings

Save your date with a Wild Tipi wedding Weddings may not be quite what we expected this year, but one thing we know for sure is that love cannot be postponed. Wild Tipi have spoken to us about how their couples have shown real courage, with many pushing their dates back to and beyond. That said, some are instead adapting their plans, to ensure they still have the incredible day they’ve been looking forward to – albeit a little smaller!

Cornwall is perfect for elopements and small feasts, so why not contact Wild Tipi to create an intimate celebration you’ll remember forever? It may interest you to know that as a Cornwall Living reader, a single Tipi complete with tables and chairs, ﬂooring and lighting, can be hired for ust , for your small and intimate wedding. imply give the team a call and quote ‘Cornwall Living’! There are additional styling packages available too, meaning you can tailor your tipi to perfectly match your taste and style.

For more information call 01872 229955, 07714 738022, or visit www.wildtipi.co.uk

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The venue you’ve been dreaming of

Mothers of the

bride or groom… inding the right outfit for your son or daughter’s wedding is an important decision, but it needn’t be a stressful one. In fact, anor ashions near elston aims to make the experience exciting, just as shopping should be! The outfits at anor ashions offer elegance and sophistication and promise to have you looking stylish from head to toe. All that Ann (who owns and runs the store) asks, is that ladies make an appointment so that a personal service can be offered in private surroundings. Currently located on the outskirts of town and also stocking an extensive selection of smart casual ladies clothing, anor ashions will soon be moving to a larger premises in the centre of elston. ut fear not Ann assures us that the new store will have a dedicated area for mothers of brides and grooms to be, where outfits can be tried on in complete privacy from the rest of the shop. For more information call 07989 133254 or visit www.manorfashions.co.uk

As a wedding venue, Polurrian on the i ard offers far more than boutique accommodation, ealth lub facilities and a choice of ceremony rooms; it’s deﬁned by its clifftop position, acres of mature gardens and breathtaking panoramic coastal views. As well as all the space and facilities you’re likely to need to make your wedding unforgettable, access to Polurrian Cove means you have the ultimate location sorted for those all-important photographs. Experience crashing waves, sand between your toes and stunning sunsets – memorable on any occasion, not least on your wedding day! When it comes to the big day itself, the team can cater for weddings of all si es. The wedding suite is a blank canvas, allowing you to create the perfect environment in which to say ‘I do’.

It also has its own private bar and outside terrace, so you can celebrate with the ones you love, without any interruptions. The dedicated wedding team and ead Chef will work with you to create a mouth-watering wedding breakfast that uses the best local ingredients. The bar proudly offers a wide range of drinks with brands from near and far and for all cocktail lovers, there’s the opportunity to personalise your day further with you own cocktail creation. To put it simply, occupying a spectacular spot on the cliffs overlooking the south coast, with all the facilities you’re likely to need and a dedicated team on-hand, olurrian on the i ard is perfectly poised to help you create the wedding day of your dreams. For more information call 01326 240421 or visit www.polurrianhotel.com

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An exotic setting

to say ”I do”

o you aspire to an occasion which is unique and intimate, a fairy tale wedding in magical surroundings A sub tropical garden with uninterrupted views of t awes bay towards t Anthony’s lighthouse, amorran arden may ust be the venue you’ve been looking for.

Make it a day

to remember

rom their ﬁrst wedding in , ayne and the team at ilminorth ottages have been working hard to offer couples a truly individual wedding experience. Think ﬁre pits, dancing under the stars, sparklers, lanterns hanging in trees, bunting and festoon lighting. n short, if you’re in need of a venue that’s happy to let your imagination run wild, it comes highly recommended Surrounded by breathtaking countryside, ilminorth’s’ acre estate is made up of a beautiful mix of landscaped gardens, large formal gardens and meadows. t is truly a superb venue for your big day. There are self catering cottages on site too, eight of which en oy their own private hot tubs, and nothing beats soaking beneath the stars and ga ing up at the night’s sky with a glass of something chilled. ith so much to offer couples planning the ultimate ornish wedding, if you’re yet to set your plans in stone, why not give ayne and the team a call For more information call 01503 262832 or visit www.kilminorthcottages.co.uk

ituated on the oseland peninsula, this editerranean garden is surrounded by the sea, with views out over the i ard. uilt in an talianate style and planted in the style of the great gardens of the talian iviera, the intimate four acre garden winds down the hillside to the sea, and is home to a vast array of palms, tree ferns and sub tropical plants. amorran ardens is perched on a south facing hillside overlooking the sea, having been laid out to maximise its editerranean setting. The views here are staggering, in all directions. our wedding will be set in the upola’, with an uninterrupted view of the ocean and the lighthouse as a backdrop. hoto opportunities abound here too, whether on one of the many bridges spanning the streams, in the ummer ouse looking out to the ercuil river and the boats at anchor, or beside and beneath exotic foliage the choice is yours As part of the celebration, drinks and canap s will await you on the terrace afterwards, the perfect way to begin your reception. ut don’t ust take our word for it head to amorran this spring and let the gardens speak for themselves For more information call 01326 270800 or visit www.lamorrangardens.co.uk

A magical homestead under the stars

Treseren is located in oldark country, ust minutes from the spectacular north ornish coast. A brand new and beautifully elegant venue for intimate weddings, this stunning eorgian country house is set in two acres of grounds with winding paths leading to secret ﬂower ﬁlled gardens. ncircled by mature trees, you’ll en oy total privacy on your special day. icture a candlelit winter elopement in the rawing oom, with a cosy woodburner and

soaring eorgian windows and shutters overlooking the gardens. ed on the terrace, or in the gardens in summer with a unique ceremony ﬂowing inside to sign the register.

icensed for civil ceremonies, Treseren is a beautiful bolthole for small weddings with style. For more information call Emma on 07808 581847 or visit www.treseren.co.uk

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Be inspired Just a few ideas to help you plan your dream Cornish wedding.

hether your plans are well underway or you’ve yet to make a start, we’ve gathered some ornish inspiration to help make your day as special as you deserve it to be. hoose your venue, pick your ﬂowers and get wedding ready. ornwall is a dream location for many engaged couples, but with so much to organise, planning can quickly become overwhelming. o sit back and relax this issue’s dedicated wedding guide is here to take the stress out of arranging what should be the most exciting day of your life!

Natural elegance

Fabulous flowers Jane Lawrence Flowers xperienced wedding florist ane awrence specialises in natural, garden style flowers and foliage, tailoring each wedding to the individual bride and groom. Full of enthusiasm and inspiration, Jane is generous with her time and advice and her passion for all things floral shines through with every wedding. hether you require bouquets and buttonholes, a sensational tablescape or a magnificent hanging foliage installation, ane will guide you through the design process and produce gorgeous bridal flowers and a stunning floral backdrop to your special day. www.Janelawrenceflowers.com

A venue like no other

St. Eval Candle

Carnglaze Caverns

The t. val team create beautiful handmade candles using sustainable energy on their farm in north ornwall, perfect for adding a touch of natural elegance to your wedding day. nspired by nature and born from a love of traditional candle making, t. val has been using artisan methods to hand craft high quality candles for over years. Add both atmosphere and individuality to your day with a choice of over fragrances inspired by the beauty of nature, plus a wonderful unfragranced hurch illar collection.

ith approval for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships in four separate locations within the complex, arngla e averns offers a unique alternative to your wedding day. ndeed, why settle for the norm when you and your guests could make lasting memories with a wedding day like no other at this fascinating heritage slate mine

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A dream venue

A blossoming bouquet

Just a two-minute drive from the harbour town of Porthleven, you’ll ﬁnd eacon rag, a one of a kind bed and breakfast perched on the cliffs of ornwall’s south coast. et within ﬁve acres of private grounds, the newly licensed wedding venue boasts staggering views across the sea and rugged cliffscape with its own access to the rocky coves below, while its terraced gardens are perfect for a marquee reception with ocean views. There are also more intimate wedding and elopement packages available, with use of a new hot tub overlooking the Atlantic. t truly is a wildly romantic place to wed.

A florist for two decades, isa adman provides bespoke hand tied bouquets and arrangements tailored to you. isa will take the time to discuss the various options available for your wedding, from bouquets to table centrepieces. To see her extensive collection of beautiful plants and flowers in person make sure to visit her shop in orthleven, where she stocks a selection of locally grown flowers alongside top quality utch flowers, as well as an unusual selection of houseplants and an eclectic mix of pots and vases.

Beacon Crag

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In Bloom

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THE GOLD

STANDARD Look your best for your most special of days with help from MEDfacials, Cornwall’s skin and hair care experts. é ABOVE Dr Stolte leads the MEDfacials team of experts

he team at MEDfacials, Truro – Cornwall’s trusted aesthetic skin and hair care clinic, led by Dr Joachim Stolte – have been working hard to re-open the clinic and offer their patients leading solutions for skin and hair care worries, and are delighted to announce that they are now adding a brand new treatment to their portfolio – ThermaVein, the gold standard for thread vein removal. ThermaVein is an advanced technology that uses Thermocoagulation to seal the thread vein walls. Using pulses of energy, it causes the thread veins (otherwise known as spider veins) to instantly, and permanently, disappear. ThermaVein can be used to treat facial and leg thread veins, facial redness, milia (small white dots), skin tags and Campbell-de-Morgan spots (red dots or bumps). Dr Stolte tells us: “This is a truly exciting treatment for patients who are concerned with thread veins or facial redness. It requires no bandaging and carries no risk of

damaging the skin’s pigmentation, and the results are both immediate and permanent. So many of our patients have told us they would love to have this treatment, and so we’re proud to be offering them the gold standard of care in our clinic once again.” f you would like to ﬁnd out more about ThermaVein or any of the hair and skin treatments available at MEDfacials, be sure to contact Dr Stolte by email or give the clinic a call, and arrange your free, no obligation consultation.

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On Display Showcasing local artists and art galleries

1. WAVE 7 GALLERY

Carnewas from Bedruthan by Victoria Young Jamieson Wave 7 Gallery exhibits contemporary art and crafts. A host of stunning work can be found on display here, plus exhibitions by some incredible artists. Perfect for anybody who appreciates art across an array of mediums, the exhibition schedule at Wave 7 is constantly evolving, with artists from a multitude of disciplines displaying their work. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

17 POLMORLA WALK, WADEBRIDGE PL27 7NS 01208 880605 | www.wave7gallery.com

2. BESPOKE SURF

Handcrafted home decor by Michael Jenkin Michael’s hand-crafted designs are inspired by his love of surfing. ith a passion for fine furniture, he creates all of his work from start to finish from selecting the raw timber right the way through to the application and bu ng at the end of the line. Head to the website to see more designs and check out personalisation options. 07856 594414 www.bespokesurf.co.uk

3. PAPER CUT ART

Delicious by Debs Martin Debs’ unique paper cut art is a playful, vibrant and colourful collection of repeat designs, unique in both its design and placement of individual colours. Debs specialises in upcycling sea charts, as well as original landscape and seascape designs. Her unique style makes for some wonderful pieces – the perfect adornments to remind you of your time in Cornwall. STUDIO 11 POLMEAR ROAD, PAR PL24 2AN 07976 325301 | PaperCutArtDEBS www.cornishpapercutart.co.uk

4. C.J. MCLINTOCK ILLUSTRATION Fly by Caitlin McLintock

“The likeness is unbelievable – she is just an incredible artist.” This is what Caitlin McLintock’s latest client has to say about her newest commission, ‘Fly’ (pictured). Adept at capturing a broad range of subjects, from the landscapes surrounding where she grew up in Porthleven, to wildlife and portraiture, Caitlin’s signature style focuses on isolating a limited colour palette before crosshatching textured details with a pen. If you’re in Porthleven, be sure to check out her prints at the Albatross Gallery. Better still, why not contact Caitlin for a commission? cjmclintockillustration@gmail.com www.cjmclintock.co.uk

5. THE COWHOUSE GALLERY

Fairy Wishing Pot by Candice Scorey

6. VINCENT BASHAM STUDIO/GALLERY Atlantic Surf II by Vincent Basham

Located in the picturesque coastal village of Perranuthnoe, The Cowhouse Gallery is run by a group of local artists and craftspeople, offering a wide range of work at very affordable prices. Open daily, paintings, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, woodturning and leatherwork are all beautifully displayed in this light and bright art space.

Open from 10am to 4pm daily, Vincent Basham’s purpose-built studio in Wadebridge sits adjacent to his home, which has farreaching views over the Camel Estuary. He takes his inspiration for his seascapes from the wonderful Cornish coast, and is happy to take on commissions or reproduce any of his paintings from his website in sizes of your choice. Don’t miss Vincent’s next exhibition in the Padstow Institute, from 4th to 15th October.

LYNFIELD CRAFT CENTRE, PERRANUTHNOE TR20 9NE 01736 710538 www.cowhousegallery.co.uk

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7. PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM

A Game of Old Maid c.1890 by Elizabeth Adela Forbes, née Armstrong, 1859-1912 Penlee House’s new exhibition, ‘Newlyn School Interiors’, provides a rare opportunity to see paintings that haven’t been seen in Cornwall for many years. The Newlyn School artists were famous for painting outdoors, but they were just as accomplished in depicting life behind closed doors in Penzance, Newlyn and the surrounding areas, as shown in this fascinating exhibition. Image courtesy of the Richard Green Gallery. MORRAB ROAD, PENZANCE TR18 4HE 01736 363625 | www.penleehouse.org.uk

8. CSCAPE ART

9. ALCHEMY TILES

Charlestown Harbour Scene by Sarah Blakey

Friendship by Mel Chambers “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you’ve forgotten the words.” Introducing the new range of trivets and hotplates from Mel Chambers! All hand carved inlay tiles, framed in sustainable oak surrounds. Using ancient 13th century techniques, Alchemy Tiles individually hand carves, rather than paints, inspiring images, quotes and poetry into beautiful bespoke and unique creations. All held eternal in earth and time. Commissions welcome.

Sail Loft Emporium (antiques and collectables), The Craft Kiln (Cornish crafts) and Cscape Art are part of The Old Workshop, next to the main Charlestown car park. Many originals, prints and cards by artist Sarah Blakey, and photographer Mick Blakey, are available at the gallery. See website for 2020 opening hours. THE OLD WORKSHOP, CHARLESTOWN PL25 3NJ 01726 66639 | www.theoldworkshopcharlestown.co.uk THE STUDIO, GOLDMARTIN GARAGE, SAMPYS HILL, MAWNAN SMITH, FALMOUTH TR11 5EW 07768 193848 | info@melchambers.com www.alchemytiles.com

10. ATISHOO GALLERY

Charlestown Wave by Kit Johns

71 CHARLESTOWN ROAD, CHARLESTOWN PL25 3NL 01726 65900 | www.atishoogallery.co.uk

Atishoo Gallery is a family business with a fantastic selection of original paintings and prints, many produced by owners Liz Hackney and Paul Clark. The gift shop also sells pottery, glassware, jewellery, art cards and homewares. Atishoo can be found in a pretty courtyard opposite the old Charlestown Methodist Chapel. Liz and Paul also have an onsite bespoke picture framing workshop. Please see the website for opening times.

11. PADSTOW GALLERY

The Restless Seas by Paul Bennett An exhibition by renowned ﬁne artist, aul ennett, which ran in September. With two very different inspirations, Paul explores the wild British coastline and aims to capture an idea of place with his semiabstract seascape and landscape paintings. Whereas his abstract originals are looking more inward – a realisation of mythical space and light. PADSTOW GALLERY, 11 LANADWELL STREET, PADSTOW PL28 8AN 01841 533435 | www.padstowgallery.co.uk

12. STEVE SLIMM STUDIO

Coast at Kenneggy by Steve Slimm This stunningly atmospheric oil on canvas (76x102cm, £5,306) has been in the making for well over a decade, with Steve’s unique style of paint-layering applied through the years. Following his successful 2020 Open Studio event, he continues to invite visits

by appointment. There are always a number of awe-inspiring masterly works to see, so don’t hesitate to text or ring him. THE OLD FACTORY STUDIOS, NEAR PRAA SANDS CROSS ROADS TR20 9RA 07968 979367 www.transcendentalexpressionism.com

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ART

Where creatives

COME TOGETHER Next time you visit the south coast of Cornwall, why not seek out the beautiful harbour of Charlestown?

lose to the market town of St Austell, Charlestown is known for its historic tall ships, as well as being a film location for many TV dramas, including Poldark. Overlooking the main car park is The Old Workshop, a former gun store built in circa 1800, with the later addition of a sail loft. Many original features retain the feel of a bygone age, whilst sympathetic refurbishment has brought it firmly into the modern era. Cscape Art, the studio and gallery of artist, Sarah Blakey, and her photographer husband, Mick, is central to The Old Workshop. Looking to capture the essence of the local area, Sarah paints images of work and leisure. Her original style depicts scenes from Cornish mines and the china clay industry, as well as life of the harbours of Devon and Cornwall. Mick’s photographs capture the beauty of Cornwall’s scenery with colour or monochrome and techniques such as slow exposures and panoramic formats. He spends many hours in search of that elusive land or seascape, to which he adds his own artistic style. Amongst the antique, vintage and retro stock at ail oft mporium you’ll find jewellery, glass, china and silver, as well as collectable toys, books and records. Small pieces of furniture, kitchenalia and other interesting items can also be found. For medals and other militaria, as well as books, check out the cabinets of Kathleen Moorshead. Kerry Partis stocks many unusual collectables, and Denise Howard has a large range of coins and miniature items. Whether you want a walking stick or a vintage camera, you’ll find plenty to choose from here, and at reasonable prices too. On the site of a historic lime kiln, The Craft Kiln – just inside The Old Workshop’s main gate – showcases Cornish crafts of all kinds. This co-operative style gallery houses the work of many individual and highly talented makers, meaning there’s a great chance of finding unique pieces not available elsewhere. Whether you want tea wallets, felted purses, fused glass or embroidery, you’re sure to find the perfect gift (or a treat to yourself!), with a great display of woodware, pottery and unusual pictures, among a host of other crafts.

The Old Workshop is a wonderful coming together of creatives, and with Christmas just around the corner, it couldn’t be a better time to visit. For more information and this year’s opening hours, be sure to visit the website.

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é TOP Fused glass at The Craft Kiln MIDDLE LEFT 'Vibrant Vessels' by Sarah Blakey ì MIDDLE RIGHT 'View through Rocks towards Godrevy Lighthouse' by Mick Blakey é ABOVE The Old Workshop

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Mel Chambers champions 13th century techniques to create stunning and utterly unique fired clay tiles.

é ì ABOVE Stunning new designs are the fruit of Mel's isolation in lockdown

DID YOU KNOW? Alchemy is “any seemingly magical process of transmuting ordinary materials into something of true merit.” – The Free Dictionary.

n a time of great uncertainty, many small businesses have struggled to survive, but being ever the optimist and always finding a silver lining in every cloud, local Cornish artist, Mel Chambers, of Alchemy Tiles, has used the time afforded by the current pandemic wisely, to develop her work to even greater heights. Although you can normally find her at shows and exhibitions across the UK, her time in isolation in the studio has flowered into stunning new colours and designs, particularly for kitchens, bathrooms and gardens, as well her new online shop. Mel combines her passion for clay, ancient techniques, philosophy and poetry with her deep ethical and sustainable business ethos to create works of enduring beauty. Each and every tile is hand carved freehand into the wet clay, before being inlaid with coloured clay created from her own unique recipes. The full process from start to finish takes a minimum of two weeks for each piece, but due to this ancient craft, the colours and inspiring words will last eternally. As one of the only ceramicists in the UK still using this stunning 13th century technique,

Mel is not only keeping this old craft alive, but taking it to new frontiers! So, if you’re looking for something that is bespoke, unique, original and expresses just what you want from the heart, then let Alchemy Tiles create the magic you’re searching for.

éABOVE Beautiful, expressive, and practical

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LIFESTYLE

UNLOCK YOUR

RETIREMENT Three things you might not know about Equity Release, from the team at Harris Begley.

E This article is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at retail clients only. Equity Release will reduce the value of your estate and can affect your eligibility for means tested beneﬁts.

ach year, older homeowners use Equity Release to help access millions of pounds to fund their retirement, and why not? As property prices have risen signiﬁcantly and time spent in retirement gets longer, as you might expect, it’s becoming an increasingly popular option. The term usually refers to a Lifetime Mortgage, that is, a mortgage secured against your home to release funds which are typically paid back when you pass away or move into long-term care. If you think Equity Release could be for you, here are three important things you may not know about it, to help inform your decision. 1. You can make more than one withdrawal While it is possible to take a single lump sum using Equity Release, it isn’t the only option. Depending on your lifestyle and goals, it may make more sense to make several smaller withdrawals over a longer period. Known as a ‘Drawdown Lifetime Mortgage’, this can provide more ﬂexibility and act as a cash reserve for unforeseen events, if needed. However, you must bear in mind that further withdrawals will reduce the equity you hold in your home and increase the level of interest owed on the loan. 2. You have the right to remain in your home Not wanting to move home is often a reason people consider Equity Release. It’s a product that can release funds without having to downsize, however, a common concern is that a lender would be able to force them to move out, but this is not the case when choosing a plan that meets the standards of the Equity Release Council. Borrowers have the right to remain in their home until the end of the loan. This is usually when you die or your property is sold to fund long-term care.

3. You don’t have to own your home You don't have to own your home outright to be eligible for Equity Release. If you’re still paying a mortgage, some of the money you draw down will be used to pay off the remaining debt, meaning the amount accessible to you will be lower. Usually, you can borrow up to 60% of the value you own, but lower restrictions may apply depending on the lender. In fact, you can use Equity Release to pay off mortgage debt you may have as you enter retirement. It's a step that can reduce outgoings at a time when your income may decrease. Before moving forward with Equity Release plans, you should assess your wider ﬁnancial situation, as there may be other assets that can help you achieve your goals without the drawbacks of a Lifetime Mortgage. With that in mind it makes sense to contact Harris Begley to discuss your aspirations and the options available to you.

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TAKING BACK

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Industrial plastic and disused scaffolding netting aren’t usually the first materials you’d consider using in high-end, high-quality interiors.

ABOVE ì Jo at home in her studio RIGHT Sales and commissions continue to grow for Jo

et that’s exactly what textile designer Jo Hague from Lostwithiel uses to create her large-scale 3D sculptural art installations: “Walking on the beach one day, I found some geo-textile matting that’s normally used for preventing coastal erosion. As soon as I touched it, I knew I could do something with it once it had fulfilled its primary function that’s where my journey into repurposing industrial materials that would otherwise go into our oceans, landfill or incineration started.” Having spent 25 years as a health and social care trainer, Jo decided to follow the dream she’d had since a young adult and completed a three-year textile degree at Falmouth University. After graduating in 2019, she converted her garage at home into a studio, and started creating eco-textile pieces from disused plastic and other organic, ethically sourced materials. She was spotted almost immediately by an interior design shop in London for one of her intriguing installations, leading to an invitation to exhibit at Bedruthan Hotel earlier this year. “I was just at the point where I was ready to launch my business ’d invested a lot of time and money creating numerous pieces when the Covid-19 crisis hit. My exhibition was postponed indefinitely, and was left feeling really disheartened, as if my dream was being swept from under me.” Seeing an Outset Cornwall advert on Instagram prompted Jo to contact the team and join their online business start-up programme. “The Outset course has been incredibly useful. rom finance to finding your target market, packaging to setting up a returns policy, I’ve used so many of the ideas and suggestions already. The ‘Selling Online’ session was particularly useful in helping me get my full product range online and generating sales, even during lockdown.” Now having launched her business, Jo is positive about its future her work is on sale in London again, the Bedruthan Hotel is hanging two of her pieces until the exhibition can take place, and sales and commissions from her new online shop are continuing to grow.

DID YOU KNOW? Outset Cornwall is funded by the European Regional Development Fund, HM Government and The Outset Foundation.

“I believe these unprecedented times have made people really appreciate our natural world, how materials are sourced and the beauty of hand-crafted items. Outset gave me some fantastic ideas about how I could communicate my values and make my work more personal,” o explains, but not just that. “Having Outset’s support and time to work on the business side with them was fantastic it really lifted me and gave me back control of where my journey was going.”

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DISCOVER MORE Anyone keen to see how Jo works can also visit her open studio in Lostwithiel. Here, you can stand outside and see in, as Jo talks you through the pieces she’s creating. Find out more about Jo and her intriguing work by visiting www.johague.co.uk or jo.hague.ecotextiles

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