Cornwall Living 44 by Engine House Media

The Ultimate Lifestyle By The Sea

Issue 44 | March 2016 | £3.25

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Got to visit... DAYMER BAY

hildhood memories are made at Daymer Bay on the north Cornwall coast. Nestled on the protected Camel Estuary, this gently shelving sandy beach was voted one of the best beaches in the world. Dog-friendly all year round, with access to the coastal paths towards Rock and Polzeath, Daymer Bay offers plenty of fun for little children keen to explore the many rockpools, build dams and splash in sun warmed shallow waters. The little coves and dunes are sprinkled with families enjoying their seaside barbeques, cricket matches and the glorious sunsets. The Bay also holds great appeal for wind and kite surfers when conditions are right, and is the magniďŹ cent backdrop to the championship St Enodoc Golf Course, reputed to be one of the best courses in the south west, and the delightful St Enodoc Church, once buried in the sand, and now the resting place of Sir John Betjeman.

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et ac into sha e with ilates Whether looking to improve core or back strength, ﬁnd some peace o mind or st genera be more active, pilates is a fantastic way of keeping healthy. With Susan King’s Pilates Hub up and running in the heart of Truro, there’s never been a better time to start your foray into the pilates world. eg ar pi ates sessions can impro e post re, increase core and back strength, improve muscle tone, whole body strength, balance and joint mobility. he e ercises promote e ibi it and he p red ce the risk of injuries from other sports. Pilates also purportedly reduces stress and can contribute to your overall wellbeing, the original founder of pilates believing that mental and physical health were greatly entwined. When booking a class at the Pilates Hub, you are booking ith a speciﬁc independent teacher ere s a little from Pilate Hub’s founder Susan King: “I love teaching pilates. I’ve been teaching for over 10 years and have an eclectic open-minded approach to the ork s e as teaching pp atei ates a so ha e a Postgraduate Diploma in applied Sport and Exercise Science. I also love working with people, watching their progress, their achievements, and their improvements. I can't imagine being as happy doing any other job!” www susan ing ilates com

St Ives Food and Drink Festival celebrates the region’s finest roduce Set against the backdrop of one of the most stunning coastlines in Britain, the sixth St Ives Food and Drink Festival, on 14th and 15th of May 2016, takes place on the iconic Porthminster Beach. With breath-taking views, white sands and turquoise sea, you could be mistaken for thinking you’ve stumbled upon paradise. Cornwall is well and truly on the gourmet map, boasting a multitude of award-winning local food producers and stellar chefs and eateries. With an abundance of sea life itera at the tips o o r fingers inc ding mackerel, bass, dover sole, bream, herring, crab and obster a isit is not comp ete itho t samp ing some o the fish and seafood delicacies. We also have some fantastic cheese producers, artisan bakers and handmade preserves companies, along ith the finest choco atiers and do ens o farms growing an extensive range of fruit

and vegetables. Let’s not forget the drinks either resh pressed app e ices, est Country ciders, real ale and craft beers from the many independent and microbreweries dotted across the region. To experience some of the best food and drink, a visit to the St Ives Food and Drink Festival is an opportunity not to be missed. Paradise never tasted so good! www sti es oodanddrin esti al co u

UK Action For Refugees In response to a particularly harrowing piece of footage Nina and Digby Coulson, who live on the Helford in Cornwall, set up a crowdfunding page where donations could be made towards the effort of aiding refugees in Greece. It soon became apparent, however, just how gargantuan this task was and that without help the campaign would quickly ﬁnd itse going no here eaching o t on facebook, they discovered a network of like minded o ks, s a res t o the facebook drive the initial campaign resulted in a artic ated orr o aid going to ﬁ e ocations in reece and the reek s ands s we go to print a 40ft container packed full of aid left Penzance in Cornwall bound for Syria, packed by a group of over 100 local

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The ighthouse ee er’s Lunch at the Minack Theatre Join Mr Grinling performed by Craig Johnson (Squash Box & Kneehigh Theatre) and Mrs rin ing haron ndre car itt e ir s and the newly-formed Minack Youth Theatre for a delightful musical adaptation inspired by the much-loved children’s story. Performances are rom th arch to st pri at pm, ith a pm matinee on 31st March. Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper tends his light come rain or shine. Every day Mrs Grinling makes him a delicious lunch and sends it out across the sea to the lighthouse. But Mr Grinling isn’t the only one who enjoys the tasty food. Some greedy seagulls keep stealing his lunch! Can Mrs Grinling come up with an ingenious plan to make sure the ightho se keeper gets his nch

e are de ighted ith o r ﬁrst e er inack Youth Theatre production!” says Minack Director Zoë Curnow. “Over the past three months the children have worked alongside a professional production team including Director John Brolly and Musical Director en tc i e o ge heatre he Peoples String Foundation) to create their own unique performance and perform on our world famous stage.” To book and for further info, call the o o ce or oo online www minac com

ost our home on ir n Meet Nadine. Last summer, Nadine spoke to a friend who’d had “the best year!” hosting on irbnb his made adine c rio s hat as irbnb a abo t ot content to simp onder, she gave it a go and registered as a host.

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CAUGHT ON CAMERA A breathtaking rugged coastline, sheltered coves, the isolation of the moors, beautiful houses and quaint villages… the perfect location!

ardly a month goes by when someone isn t ﬁ ming something in Cornwall. With its stunning coastline, from the rugged north coast beloved by Poldark, with dashing young men on galloping horses and gorgeous windswept heroines, to the sheltered calm of iet co es and est aries ﬁt or aphne Maurier and Rosamunde Pilcher. Cornwall just about has it all, including the weather – we have calm hot sunny days with clear blue skies and storm lashed landscapes with huge waves and threatening, dark brooding clouds, and just about everything in between… and all in the same week! Whatever the weather or location; Cornwall looks good on screen and is a much loved location for TV series, documentaries and blockbuster movies. Film crews of all shapes and sizes are made welcome in the ch and agencies ike isit orn a and

Cornwall Council are happy to lend a hand b s ggesting the per ect fi m ocation or he ping to arrange fi ming permission nd h eca se the fi m b siness brings ots o mone into orn a , rom the fi ming itself to the tourists who come to follow in the footsteps of a much loved character or a thor rom the oc artin e ect in ort Isaac (aka Portwenn in the popular series), to the much-lauded new Poldark series: from zombies in Falmouth with Brad Pitt, to aggie mith and ame di ench fi ming Ladies in Lavender in Cadgwith, or Wycliffe fi ming the tho ght pro oking detecti e series down on the Lizard; Cornwall makes a stunning backdrop and there is a real value to the local economy. For instance, Germans are our biggest groups of foreign tourists by far: because they love Rosamunde Pilcher! The author’s a household name there. Over the past

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“The abundance of locations and the breathtaking scenery in Cornwall made the decision to return easy. Being supported by the Council and equally by the local location owners makes it a pleasure to film in Cornwall.” Ello Bolz, Producer ZDF films Rosamunde Pilcher series.

t ent ears erman compan , fi ms ha e made o er fi ms o her books ith more in the pipeline, and they are watched by around six million viewers each time. Many of whom then visit Cornwall to see their favourite locations. The stunning Elizabethan manor, Prideaux Place, on the beautiful North Cornish coast, has been the location for fourteen of her stories and is now a mecca for visitors from Germany, it er and and stria ner eter Prideaux-Brune always likes to take a cameo ro e in the fi ms shot at his home his credits so far include a chauffeur, a gin taster and a coroner. Peter’s wife Elizabeth tells me: eter and o e ha ing fi ms here and eter likes to take a cameo role, a la Hitchcock, in the i cher fi ms part rom meeting e kno n actors e find the cre s n and considerate to work with, once you get used to the endless cables and people in every

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corner of the house. We feel a great sense of pride seeing the house and garden on screen as we have worked so hard to restore them. The extra publicity also helps greatly with our visitor numbers!" Bonython Manor and its gardens on the Lizard is another popular ocation or osam nde i cher fi ms Other Cornish Estates, little villages and iso ated co es eat re in man fi ms and TV programmes. Director Tim Burton seems to ike fi ming in orn a he sed nton o se in ast orn a to fi m part o his recent fi m, ice in onder and, and has now come back to the Roseland to the tin ham et o ortho and to fi m iss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children with Samuel L. Jackson and Chris O’Dowd.

And let’s not forget the ongoing Poldark series, where the Cornish scenery was more than a match for a shirtless Aidan Turner. St Agnes Head, where iconic engine houses perch on the cliff-tops offering a silent reminder of Cornwall’s mining heyday, were a nat ra ocation choice or the fi ming of Poldark. The area doubles as Nampara Valley in the show. Some of the cliff scenes here fi med near adsto and eat re stunning views out over the Camel estuary. Aidan Turner and a hoard of other cast members descended on h rch o e to fi m nighttime ship wreck scenes. Porthgwarra cove sits at the heart of the St Aubyn Estates and as sed to fi m some s imming scenes and andings the fi ming took p ace o er a eek inc ding one a night fi ming session. The rich mining heritage of the west Cornwall coast linking Botallack and Levan was used. Cameras rolled with Levant ine p a ing the ro e o fictiona ressiders Rolling Mill while Owlas and Crowns near Botallack starred as Wheal Leisure. An absolute mecca for Poldark fans, of which there must be millions!

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hen there is the sea itse rom the bea ti oast series, to short i d i e fi ms abo t basking sharks, do phins, seals or the fabulous birdlife. And, of course, old sailing ships create a magical ee ing on fi m e ere ck eno gh to catch p ith hane c arth o ner o t antic rod ctions and more recent Square Sail Ventures, which owns and runs Charlestown harbour, also featured in o dark, and the gorgeo s hoeni a oot, masted brig she as b i t in Denmark in 1929 and converted to an eighteenth century brig in 1996. Shane, who started in the entertainment industry in 1983 working with such iconic acts as , the o ing tones and adonna te s me oming rom est ork in re and, it as a nat ra fit, the comm nities and beautiful coastline are very similar. I have always been involved in all things maritime o e fishing and sai ing

family is moving to Cornwall from Cork and the whole business will be based here. It’s not just about using Cornwall as a location there is a wealth of talent here, set construction, rigs, staging all anyone could need for a production we can provide in Cornwall – they really don’t need to bring fi m cre ith them Shane has already introduced ‘green screen’ to Charlestown, a huge outdoor space for fi ming an thing and p tting the backdrop in ater e and his team sai ed hoeni p to London this winter for the premier of “In the eart o the ea , hoeni p a s the ha e ship sse on hich ob ick as based Shane adds “Luckily we got back just before the storms hit t it as antastic one o the most ab o s things e done sai ing p the hames at night the e en opened o er ridge or s rea do be ie e that orn a has a great t re in fi ming it co d be e a good or e er one

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Waterside House Let time float by.

INFORMATION Stunning architect designed house Sup erb waterside p osition Five bedrooms T wo outhaul moorings Boathouse/ workshop 4 7’ living/ kitchen/ dining room C overed terrace and balcony

s its name suggests, Waterside House enjoys a spectacular water-fronting position with tr magniﬁcent ie s o er the i er o e , pro iding an e er changing and ascinating marine ista o the b st ing harbo r, boating and sai ing acti it aterside o se is remarkab con enient b boat to a the aci ities o o e across the ri er, hi st the historic to n o o r an has t o p bs, i age stores, a strong comm nit spirit, i age ha and reg ar passenger err across the ri er to o e , one o orn a s most historic communities renowned for its safe deep-water anchorage, excellent sailing and good resta rants The area generally is one of Outstanding Natural Beauty with much of the land on the neighbo ring head ands being in the ownership of the National Trust (including the bea ti hidden antic a ith a bea ti coasta ootpath r nning bet een o r an and odinnick and contin ing a ong the so th ornish coast Waterside House is extremely spacious ith ersati e accommodation on three e e s, direct ronting the ater and tida beach here is a h ge, open p an reception room, the perfect space for entertaining, with a dining room seating up to 20 people, a sitting area ith modern oodb rner and kitchen dining area he dining room eads into a timber ramed garden room opening

o t to a terrace and pri ate a and eat ring an attracti e oak staircase eading p to the g a ed atri m rom the kitchen dining area is a co ered terrace the per ect p ace or a resco dining n the ﬁrst oor the en s ite master bedroom s ite has a a k in ardrobe and st nning, harbo r ie s here are three rther bedrooms one o hich is en s ite, a ﬁrst oor sitting room bedroom, a ami bathroom and potentia or a roo terrace n the second oor there is a arge o t room with plenty of space as an occasional bedroom and hobb room tside is a boatho se orkshop eading straight out to the waterside terrace with its pri ate a , comp ete ith a t o tonne yacht crane and there is also a garage and parking space ithin a short a k ai ab e b separate negotiation, a short a k a a , is a charming terraced garden ith bea ti ie s o er the ri er and a s mmerho se his rea is a sai ing enth siast s per ect ornish aterside retreat

Waterside House

MAIN T he p rop erty of f ers incredible views out to the harbour é ABOVE T he stunning interior é INSET ABOVE T he uniq ue waterside p osition

ASKING PRICE: £1.95M

SAVILLS CORNWALL

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Towan Forge A beautifully presented family house at Constantine Bay.

INFORMATION Sp acious detached residence Beautif ully p resented Large grounds D ouble garage Four bedrooms

ust half a mile from the beautiful Constantine Bay on the north coast sits Towan Forge, a gorgeous, large detached home nestled privately within almost an acre of luscious garden space, with a gravelled driveway. The house itself is situated roughly three miles from Padstow with the local championship golf course within easy walking distance. Constantine Bay is a stunning village with some great local amenities; general store, deli and a couple of pubs just to name a few, with anything else you need just a few minutes drive away. The stunning building is presented immaculately and generously proportioned thro gho t n the gro nd oor there s a clean, light and spacious dual-aspect sitting room with a log burning stove leading to an open p an, ﬁtted, st ish kitchen ith a range of integral appliances, Esse oven and dining area. Coming from the kitchen-diner, the garden room opens up with French doors into the refreshing rear garden. Continuing, there is a separate utility and boiler room, spacious study, cloakroom, downstairs toilet and massive double garage

with a generous storage room, ideal for conversion to additional accommodation or a full annex subject to the requisite permissions and regulations of the local council, of course. p on the ﬁrst oor are o r spacio s bedrooms and a family bathroom, airing cupboard and separate shower room. The master bedroom includes a stylish en-suite and o e ie s rom the ﬁrst oor o er the surrounding verdant countryside. Outside, the gardens are extensive, with plenty of scope for future projects. The rear is a ess a ned, ith a patio area and a natural tree-lined boundary, giving a feeling of comfort and privacy. Out the front sits another small garden area with a pretty o ered ro ndabo t and parking area ith room for several cars, or perhaps a boat.

Towan Forge

MAIN Parking area with room f or several cars é ABOVE I mmaculately p resented and generously p rop ortioned

PRICE: £695,000 JACKIE STANLEY

1 North Quay, Padstow PL28 8AF 01841 532555 sales@jackie-stanley.co.uk www.jackie-stanley.co.uk

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Passage Hill

A beautiful traditional family home at Mylor Bridge on the south coast.

INFORMATION Period f eatures Breakf ast room with range cooker Four bedrooms T hree recep tion rooms M ature, enclosed gardens Sought-af ter location

his beautiful Mylor Bridge property is an elegant fourbedroom, three-reception room, detached Victorian family home with an abundance of period features and its old world charm in tact. Inside the house, the period features and homely feel of the property have been lovingly preserved. The house has been updated over time by the current owners while offering a great scope for anybody looking for a renovation project, not that one is needed by any means. There are three generous reception rooms with a large and light living room, separate dining room with a sunroom style extension, perfect for enjoying the afternoon sun, and a separate breakfast room, which the Rayburn makes the cosy heart of the home. he kitchen has been reﬁtted and is well equipped for modern living and also offers a great deal of potential for future modernisation or renovation. he ﬁrst oor anding and stained g ass stairwell are a perfect introduction to the four upstairs bedrooms and large bathroom. Your interest may be piqued when you discover the curious stairway up from the bathroom to the partially converted attic. This wonderful space has three Velux style windows and is divided into equal sections,

offering a huge amount of options, subject to any necessary consents. Although close to the centre of vibrant Mylor Bridge, this property has plenty of sunny garden space, professionally landscaped in two distinct areas with a orma o er garden in ront o the ho se and a vegetable garden set to one side. There’s ample driveway space and a detached double garage as well, perfect for storing surfboards, boating gear or even a small dinghy to explore the worldclass waterways of the south coast, right at o r ﬁngertips Mylor Bridge is one of Cornwall’s most sought after traditional villages, offering a fantastic blend of local facilities including shops and pubs and eateries, while also having access to Mylor Creek, the Carrick Roads and of course Mylor Yacht Harbour, where there are a choice of premier cafés and restaurants.

MAIN T he large V ictorian f amily home é ABOVE I nside the rooms are f ull of traditional character

Passage Hill

PRICE: £525,000 CLIVE PEARCE PROPERTY

31 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2LS 01872 272622 hello@clivepearceproperty.com www.clivepearceproperty.com

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Brill Farm House

A traditional Cornish stone farmhouse in the charming village of Constantine, near Falmouth. INFORMATION Retains old character and f eatures Symp athetically up dated T hree double bedrooms H igh ceilings Fitted kitchen C onservatory p orch Wood-burning stove

his very attractive former farmhouse, standing for roughly two hundred years, true to its period without having been spoiled or over developed, could be the perfect Cornish home for you. It has been carefully updated and refurbished in recent years, combining the best of old and new, while retaining its inherent character and charm with plenty of its original features. The property stands within the hamlet of Brill, about half a mile from Constantine village and set within a lovely sheltered and private garden with plenty of storage options. The house includes three double bedrooms and a large bath and shower room on the ﬁrst oor, ith a rooms having high ceilings, creating a feeling of ight and space n the gro nd oor there are three sizeable reception rooms, one being a suitable space for a spare bedroom. The rest of the property comprises a ﬁtted kitchen, c oakroom ith sho er and a beautiful conservatory-style porch o er ooking the ab o s gardens Predominantly granite built with a wonderful front elevation, the Georgian-style white painted sashes and hipped roof add to its charm. Inside, the house has a selection o e ectric storage heaters or backgro nd heating, but there’s a cosy wood burning stove in the sitting room and a similar oil-

ﬁred app iance in the dining room hich also serves the radiator in the bathroom. The merging hamlets of Brill and Higher Brill lie just outside the village of Constantine, which is a thriving community roughly six miles west of Falmouth. The village itself lies on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is e kno n or its access to the e ord River and other beauty spots in the area including Port Navas, Mawnan Smith, the e ord assage and renchman s reek Constantine offers a good range of day-toda aci ities inc ding a post o ce ith a locally famous selection of spirits, a shop, baker , hairdresser and a month armers market ith a i age p b, the th cent r parish church, and a unique art and social centre ith m se m kno n as the o men Centre, there’s plenty to do right on your doorstep. Constantine is a beautiful area to enjoy an idyllic lifestyle in the countryside, yet close to the sea.

Brill Farm House

MAIN A n idyllic country setting é ABOVE Sp acious bath and shower room

GUIDE PRICE: £580,000

PHILIP MARTIN

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Trebarvah Barns

é TOP ROW Beautif ul threebedroom f armhouse

A stunning new development of beautifully presented former barns in Constantine, near Falmouth.

INFORMATION N ew develop ment yet with p eriod charm Beautif ully p resented ak oors Fitted ap p liances Sought-af ter village location C ountry views

art of the new exclusive Trebarvah Barns development, The Mather Partnership presents two gorgeous and super stylish homes, finished to onder standard ost o the properties in the development are converted barns, combining character eat res ith contemporar com orts offer a perfect place to make a home or start a so nd in estment We’ve got a three-bedroom farmhouse and a two-bedroom barn conversion to show off, beautifully kitted out with natural materia s and disp a ing fine cra tsmanship – but, in all honesty, the pictures really speak for themselves! First, let’s talk about the delightful threebedroom armho se g ide price , Forming part of the original farm within the development, it’s a beautiful building and the idea ami home The property has plenty of space, bursting ith potentia , ith a smart fitted kitchen-diner, complete with modern integrated app iances he sitting room is grand, ith oak ood oor, bare granite wall and log burning stove giving a homely ee si eab e ha eads to the magnificent ooden staircase Upstairs showcases three spacious double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, with the master bedroom featuring an ens ite sho er ach o the rooms en o s a serene view of the countryside and plenty

é BOTTOM ROW Q uality two-bedroom converted barn

o ight tside, sitting on t o sides o the property are professionally landscaped gardens he propert a so inc des a handy space for a car in the detached wooden carport, with an additional space on the gra e dri e The second great property is a twobedroom converted barn (guide price , nside, the home is again finished to an exacting standard throughout, with high cei ings and bea ti ooring he interior consists of an inner hallway, in iting open p an i ing room and fitted kitchen with integral appliances and wood b rning sto e rench doors open onto the enc osed, pri ate garden he b i ding is finished o ith a a it fitted bathroom s ite and t o si eab e do b e bedrooms Constantine is an extremely popular village, with a local primary school, post o ce, ch rch, shop and p b, in a bea ti countryside setting while being close to the sea oth properties are p or sa e ith no chain and we recommend a viewing soon, as interest is a read garnering

Trebarvah Barns

GUIDE PRICE: FARMHOUSE £495,000 BARN £335,000

MATHER PARTNERSHIP

25 Meneage Street, Helston TR13 8AA 01326 565016 sales@thematherpartnership.co.uk www.thematherpartnership.co.uk

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Looking to own a Cornish home?

A Buy-to-Let or Holiday-Let Property may be your solution... We meet Matt Begley, Managing Director of Harris Begley Financial Planning for some advice on the mortgage market.

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uying a property to let is an increasingly popular trend in the property market place with over one in seven of all UK mortgage lending secured on buy-to-let properties, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders report in May 2015. Of course, the number of buy-to-let properties is signiﬁcant higher in orn a , here holiday rentals represent a large part of the county’s tourist accommodation. For many people, a buy-to-let property is the winning formula that allows them to achieve their dream of buying a country cottage or a seaside villa on Cornwall’s coastline. In this way property owners living out of county can recoup some or e en a o the ﬁnancia costs b etting the property in the holiday season or a long-term let. To an extent however, Matt explains, the buy-to-let sector has become the victim of its own success, with both the government and regulatory bodies seeking to apply more control.

Stamp Duty changes The Chancellor announced in November that purchases of buy-to-let properties and second homes would attract an additional 3% stamp duty above the current banded levels. “With this ruling being applied from April 2016, anyone looking to purchase properties in the buy-to-let marketplace would sensibly want to complete ahead of this date to save these additional fees”, says Matt. In recent years, Cornwall has been enjoying an extended holiday season, with many landlords successfully increasing the number of letting weeks throughout the year – not

just limited to summer, Christmas, Easter and school term holidays as was historically the trend. With the new legislation and government tax proposals however, it’s vital that both existing and potential landlords do their homework. There is, of course, no guarantee that it will be possible to arrange continuous letting of the property, nor that the renta income i be s cient to meet the costs of the mortgage and the value of your buy-to-let property and income from it can go down as well as up.

New European rules There is a new EU initiative (Mortgage Credit Directive) coming into effect on 21st March 2016, which relates to a differentiation of ‘consumer’ and ‘business’ buy-to-let. The ‘consumer’ buy-to-let (estimated to represent around 11% of the marketplace according to the HM Treasury, January 2015) will be affected by the new rules, which are designed to protect the borrower. If you are considering investing in the buy-to-let property market and are looking for a mortgage, getting expert advice is essential. Harris Begley can provide you with professional, impartial advice and a free, no-obligation consultation.

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Friday 25th March Celebrating over 50 years in the business, international chart-toppers The Three Degrees will be delighting audiences with classics including: When Will I See You Again, Dirty Ol’ Man and Take Good Care Of Yourself.

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Tuesday 1st to Saturday 5th March The National Theatre’s award-winning production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller. Directed by Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Hours and Billy Elliot, this landmark production has thrilled audiences all over the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion and chilling suspense (10+).

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Monday 7th March A celebration of singing, as part of the Cornwall Music Education Hub’s commitment to supporting young people’s singing in the county. Showcasing soloists and choirs from all over Cornwall, with a performance of the heart-warming musical Ocean Commotion.

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Friday 11th and Saturday 12th March Celebrating the music of the great George Gershwin, with the story of the Snow Queen. Duchy Ballet showcases the multiple talents of its dancers in the style of the 1930s musicals.

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Welcome to our weddings guide for Spring 2016. If you are getting married in 2016 or 2017 it can be hard to know where to start. But deciding on the ‘feel’ you want, the words you hope your guests will use when they tell others about it afterwards, is a good place to begin. Then the biggest decision is probably the venue and we have some great ideas, from a wonderful garden venue with private beach, to coastal retreats, something just a little bit quirky or how about getting married right on the harbour side in Porthleven? We have some top tips from a wedding planner to kick-start o r ideas, rom taking a spare pair o at shoes or dancing the night away, to not fretting too much about the weather. Some of the best eddings e reminisced abo t in the o ce ere ones where it poured with rain and we remember having a fabulous time! Apparently for one winter wedding the bride and bridesmaids all wore wellies! And you don’t need clear blue skies for great photographs, lovely though they are, a stormy sky can be much more atmospheric.

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With plenty of ideas for all your wedding requirements from dresses to o ers, acia s and ood, m s re there is m ch here to get you thinking. So pull up a seat, grab a pen and paper, and ma be o r best riend ﬁanc e m m and start to p an o r perfect wedding right now. O V E R| O N T

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Create memories to last a lifetime at Trebah Garden

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Ta Mill, a secluded rural hideaway

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A dramatic north coast setting for your big day

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Cele�ate at �e gl�ious Lam�ran Garden Do you aspire to an occasion that’s unique and intimate, a fairy-tale wedding in magical surroundings? How about a subtropical garden with uninterrupted views over St Mawes Bay towards St Anthony’s Headland with its lighthouse? Lamorran Garden offers a beautiful Mediterranean garden set in the Roseland Peninsula, surrounded by the sea with extensive views out over to the Lizard. Built in an Italianate style and planted in the style of the great gardens of the Italian Riviera, the intimate four-acre garden winds down the hillside to the sea, and is the home to a vast array of palms, tree ferns and subtropical plants.

o r edding is set in the po a ith an uninterrupted view to the sea and the lighthouse. Photo opportunities abound whether on one of the many bridges spanning the streams or in the Summer House looking out to the Percuil River and the boats at anchor or beside and beneath exotic foliage – the choice is yours. As part of the celebration, drinks and canapés await on the terrace afterwards. For more information contact Maria-Antonietta. L A MO R R A N G A R D E N 01326 270800 inf o@lamorrangarden.co.uk www.lamorrangardens.co.uk

Beachside �ides For years now, The Seiners Arms has hosted many a nuptial celebration overlooking beautiful Perranporth beach. Panoramic views across the ocean and down to the mesmerising rch ock and stoic hape ock create the perfect ambiance for your special day. With space for 90 guests for a sit-down meal or 150 for a buffet style affair, chances are they can cater to your needs. Seiners’ goal is to make your day as perfect as you dreamed it to be. Prepared to help with anything from arranging photographs to organising an after party, the friendly team will guide you through your plans and help make sure the day is both personal and magical. The fantastic chefs at Seiners can create a bespoke menu tai ored to o r o n speciﬁc tastes and b dget he a so have some wonderful set menus to choose from, allowing you a choice of one or two options per course. Phone now to en ire abo t ne t season, as it s ike to ﬁ p ast T H E S E IN E R S A R MS Beachf ront, Perranp orth 01872 5 73118 www.seiners.co.uk

A g�geous tiered wedding cake of ch�se! For something a bit different but extremely tasty: a cheese wedding cake can still look traditional with the addition of edding decorations and o ers t i make an e e catching centrepiece and is so m ch nicer than a r itcake or profitero es at the end of the meal. Imagine a tiered tower of your favourite artisan cheeses. Then think of how much fun the two of you can have together choosing the cheeses to feature in your ‘cake’. You could use some firm a o rites s ch as a tast ornish cheddar, a rich ornish b e, a so t, cream ornish brie and top it all off with a heart shaped tr ck e o ornish Yarg. Yummy! And cheese is the perfect protein-rich food to pick at during the evening party to keep energy levels up and your guests dancing the night away. Don’t want the hassle of making your own? Then, order one online: our picture comes from www.godminster.com or tr finecheese co.uk. You could ask your local deli or cheese shop for more ideas.

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tunning coastline, beautiful beaches and gorgeous countryside makes for the best setting for your wedding. From the rugged north coast to the tranquil bays on the south, with all the fabulous countryside in between; iconic engine ho ses, cast es, co ntr ho ses, magniﬁcent hotels and bijou restaurants; lighthouses and pretty harbour towns; whatever the backdrop you want for your wedding Cornwall has it by the bucketful! With the new year well and truly in swing, now is the perfect time to plan your wedding and start to build a folder full of fabulous ideas. From venues to photographers; the food to serve your guests and what to drink with it; to exactly the right dress, we really do have it all. It’s well worth spending some time sitting on a beach together or walking along the coast just thinking, and talking, about exactly what sort of wedding you both want; what sort of feel you want it to have, the memories you want to create. You might prefer an informal, simple and intimate wedding, where everyone feels welcome and comfortable – with lots of laughter and great music. Or perhaps you

want the full traditional white wedding, with a church service and a bit of pomp and ceremony with everyone getting the chance to dress up to the nines with a great party in the evening! Whether you choose an enchanting castle or a river cruise to host your celebrations, try to make it uniquely you. Lots of wonderfully unusual places are now licensed to hold weddings or – if not licenced for the actual service – might be the perfect venue for your reception, and again Cornwall has lots, from quirky to imposing! And, of course, the south west and Cornwall in particular, is famed for its fantastic fresh produce. So why not incorporate a bit of this into your wedding? Whether using one of the excellent caterers or in-house chefs, enjoy a taste of just about any sort of food you want, from street food vans to full-on banquets and sumptuous canapés. It’s no exaggeration to say that Cornwall really does have just about the best of everything you could need to make the perfect wedding. If anything, the problem is the sheer amount of choice! So while you still have plenty of time, get out and about and have some fun discovering what works for you!

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Create wonderful memories to last a lifetime at Trebah Garden, an exotic, subtropical paradise on the beautiful south coast.

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Enjoy a magical cruise on the Fal River, the most scenic setting for your special day.

hat better way to spend your special day than gently cruising down an enchanting river in an Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty; the clink of glasses and laughter in the air accompanied only by the sound of birdsong and water softly lapping against the side of the boat… Well, if celebrating your wedding on the water sounds like your idea of heaven then keep reading as your prayers may soon be answered. After exchanging your vows with the one you love, step aboard Moyana, the wedding venue with a difference: a charming charter vessel, to enjoy a true taste of Cornwall’s south coast, while creating magical memories that will last forever. Fal River Cruises operates a bespoke charter service in and around the Carrick oads, a st nning nat ra ooded a e , and the Helford River, taking in routes between Falmouth, St Mawes, the Roseland, Truro, Trelissick, Helford, Flushing and Mylor. This beguiling coastline has inspired countless artists, literary greats, walkers and sai ors to ock to the area and e p ore its many wonders. It’s no secret that many dream about their big day long before the event itself, some even from childhood, and as anyone planning their wedding knows, success is

all about those little details. After all, it’s your day, and should be exactly as you want it! The team at Fal River Cruises knows this e , o ering a e ib e, tai ored approach to make your day perfect. If it is possible to achieve, then they’ll do what they can to make it happen! Of course, they’re always happy to make suggestions, based on their experience and knowledge of the waterways, with a selection of fantastic options available. Enjoy a drinks reception, make use of the fully stocked bar, and they can even provide for all catering and entertainment needs. You’ll need to do the legal bit elsewhere, but how about a unique blessing on the water? And, for those rare occasions when the Cornish sun takes a brief rest, there are heated and covered areas! So, why celebrate your big day in a static venue, when you could be enjoying a serene and ever-changing backdrop throughout the day?

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FAL RIV ER CRU ISES Fal River C ornwall, 2 Ferry C ottages, Feock, T ruro T R3 6Q J 01326 74 119 4 charter@f alriver.co.uk www.f alriver.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Imagine your big day in a striking Georgian mansion hotel with elegant interiors, decadent dining and superb service; all set in acres of tranquil parkland. A charming setting to savour every special moment, from putting on that jaw-dropping dress to your first dance as man and wife.

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Churchill’s imposing visage, inside is certainly interesting without becoming trite. Recently opened as Bude’s latest licensed wedding venue, the team at An Mor dedicate themselves to crafting the wedding of your dreams. Reality is the only thing holding them back and they are prepared to go above and beyond for any theme or style that you desire. Chocked full of experience and passion, the experienced, vivacious team of chefs, planners and more work tirelessly to bring your weddings dreams into existence. Attentive and dedicated, they enable their guests to enjoy a special day “as decadent,

BELOW A n eclectic mix of modern art and classic f urnishing gives A n M or a uniq ue f eel

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In north Cornwall, half way up the main street in Bude, Belle Vue, is a small road, off to the left, called Hartland Terrace. At the end, you’ll

he An Mor is a hotel unlike many others. Stylish, artsy and quirky, the interior decoration alone is worth booking a night’s stay just to experience it. Unique, original vibes emanate from the walls, and an intriguing atmosphere permeates the building, giving the entire venue a surreal but wonderful feel. The team at An Mor pride themselves on the individuality of their hotel. Careful consideration and a keen eye for detail have transformed the premises into a bastion of kooky, cool and curious trinkets, with oneof-a-kind décor to match. From relics of the rock era to ten-foot portraits of Sir Winston

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harmonious and dizzyingly great fun as is humanly possible”. How jolly! The hotel has fantastic facilities, serving intricately crafted cuisine and housing a couple of well-stocked bars, all available to take glorious advantage of during your big day. Just ask the team what they can achieve for you and don’t be shy abo t ﬁ ing and ind ging o rse and stretching the team to their outermost limits – after all, it’s what they’re there for! There’s no limit to the eccentricity of your matrimonial makings: from roaring circus animals, knights jousting in armour or a ﬁre breathing Stone Roses harlequin tribute band, no judgments will be made and all whims, where possible, will be catered for. But the hotel doesn’t just do the fantastical. Fancy a pristine, classic white wedding? Well, that’s no problem either. An Mor can deliver absolute perfection akin to a fairy tale, with poetry read and toasts made to your eternal love until the sun itself tips its head down across the horizon. Your creativity is the limit, as long as your ideas for your perfect day are physically possible. An Mor

has almost unlimited scope to create the experience of a lifetime that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. Aside from the fantastic interiors, the hotel has signiﬁcant o tside space, sitting pon a hilltop with glorious views of the sea, the harbour and the canal. Wedding parties can take advantage of the beautiful surroundings and enjoy a refreshing outdoor event if they so wish. An Mor styles itself as: “Breathtakingly British and unique to this green and pleasant land”. Fully prepared to give you an extraordinary experience, guests’ enjoyment and ﬁ ment is paramount and the team hopes you’ll leave with a big grin and a few stories to tell. They pride themselves on being different and offering an unmissable and distinct time for all. We’ll raise a glass to that!

AN M O R H artland T errace, Bude E X 23 8JY 01288 35 5 4 60 hello@anmorhotel.co.uk www.anmorhotel.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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“as decadent, harmonious and dizzyingly great fun as is humanly possible"

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Happily ever after Celebrate your wedding at a true Cornish idyll, the enchanting Ta Mill.

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A beautifully romantic, wildly wonderful and effortlessly fun wedding event, sure to captivate and inspire bride and grooms-tobe. Think barefoot bride, outdoor festival weddings, picnic receptions and secret garden locations. Wander around this secluded, rural, hideaway meeting a host of handpicked suppliers to help you create your special day and discover this exclusive venue all for yourself! Tickets are free and include a complimentary glass of cider and wedding magazine.

hat better place to celebrate your wedding than in the beautiful rolling Cornish countryside? We discovered Ta Mill, a secluded rural hideaway of cottages and detached lodges nestling in a peaceful hollow of 45 acres on the fringes of Bodmin Moor, yet within easy reach of the spectacular north coast. Owner Helen Shopland tells us of the allure of this idyllic, ambient haven where nature thrives. “Being so close to the coast, my kids ha e gro n p s rfing at rackington and kayaking at Bude, so we really have been lucky to live in such beautiful surroundings.” agnificent birds o pre can be seen swooping down the valley and nesting swallow are spotted in every corner. Ewes and lambs gambol in the surrounding fie ds and o can get c ose to ne born lambs in spring. “Guests have always commented what a great place Ta Mill would be for weddings, with such stunning scenery and privacy”, explains Helen, “so we took the leap!” Exclusively hire the whole site and create the wedding of your dreams. Ta Mill is an approved wedding venue, while up to 60 guests can stay in the luxury surroundings. With a function room, a spacious, pretty courtyard, and an all-weather marquee lawn with views across the valley, Ta Mill can put the magic in your day, whether for an intimate party of 30 or a celebration of 150.

“I can’t wait to see the love and laughter in the eyes of each newly wedded couple as they say their vows in this uniquely special place”, Helen says with a smile. Relax in the luxurious hot tub sited in the original waterwheel as you gaze at the stars, or take a dip in the fabulous swim spa with its endless current. “We can arrange for beauty treatments or a private chef too.” Why not get in touch and see if your ideas can be turned into a reality? Head over to Ta Mill for a day visit or maybe even book a couple of nights away with a complimentary bottle of bubbly and hot tub use during your stay, combined with a show-round. Accommodation includes a 16th century four-bedroom house with en-suite rooms throughout, detached lodges with views across the valley and tastefully restored barns offering luxury accommodation for two. So, what are you waiting for?

T A M ILL St C lether, Launceston PL15 8PS 0184 0 26179 7 helen@tamill.co.uk www.tamill.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Sunsets & celebrations The dramatic north coast makes a wonderful choice for your wedding. Enjoy the ambience and hospitality of The Hotel Bristol.

et above Tolcarne Beach on Cornwall’s stunning north coast, The Hotel Bristol is the perfect place to host your wedding ceremony and reception. It’s your special day, and the team want it to be just right for you. Whether you are newly engaged or planning a wedding on behalf of someone very special then The Hotel Bristol has all the makings of an unforgettable wedding day. With a warm, wonderful ambience and a dedicated team of professional staff, Hotel Bristol is on hand to help create, plan and cater for the wedding of your dreams, be it a small intimate event or a grand extravagant celebration. The Hotel has a choice of seven delightful rooms licensed for civil wedding and civil partnership ceremonies and to compliment this, each of the 74 bedrooms offer simple understated and stylish furnishings for guests to enjoy. Lively beach themed celebrations, or formal affairs with breathtaking views are just some of the options available; all can be tailored to perfection just for you! The team at Hotel Bristol pride themselves on their attention to detail, offering bespoke wedding packages that can be personalised to suit your budget. They provide you with a comprehensive

options list of menus, wines, decorations and more, to guarantee you the best wedding experience and ensure every detail is exactly as you desire. After all, you don’t just want to enjoy your special day. You want to treasure it forever. So why not celebrate with the one you love in a stunning location, as you soak up one of Cornwall’s incredible sunsets?

ABOVE Lively beach themed celebrations, or f ormal occasions with breath-taking views at T he H otel Bristol

HO T EL BRIST O L N ewq uay T R7 2PQ 01637 875 181 www.hotelbristol.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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So there are endless idyllic settings for beautiful photographs of your special day. Relaxed and original or traditional and formal. You can be as hands-on or o as o ike e ant to gi e o the e ibi it to p t as much of ‘you’ into your day as you want.

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Dress

to impress From ball gowns to your entire wedding outfit, Cargo Clothing is the place to go for that special dress.

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or many brides-to-be, arguably the most important element to complete the dream day – aside from the groom, of course – is the wedding dress. The team at Cargo Clothing know this well, and are passionate about making us feel fabulous for that special occasion. Owner Sue explains: “We are obsessed with the endless search to bring you the world’s best dress designers and the most beautiful collection of dresses, gowns and fashion ranges. We want to make you look and feel amazing whatever the occasion.” The shop in Penryn is a real feast for the eyes, and it’s obvious they really care about the whole shopping experience, with comfortable sofas and a lovely quiet environment so mums, dads, partners and husbands can sit back and relax while you try on dresses without feeling rushed. Cargo is celebrated for its wide selection of prom dresses and ball gowns but they are now seeing a lot more customers looking for wedding dresses and bridesmaids dresses. “Many of our dresses are perfect for a

wedding. They are relatively inexpensive so make a real alternative to the usual wedding gown. There are a couple of designers that are particularly appropriate: Sherri Hill, Pia Michi and Crystal Breeze whose dresses range from £150 to £450.” The team at Cargo Clothing really care about how you feel from the moment you try on that perfect little black dress to dressing a whole wedding party, they even have the designer shoes or killer heels to complete the look. Cargo is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, while out of hours appointments are also available by request. So why not pop o er to the shop no and get o r o tﬁt sorted for the big day.

CARGO CLO T HING U nit 17, K ernick I nd E state, Parkengue, Penryn T R10 9 E P 01326 3764 86 inf o@cargoclothing.com www.cargoclothing.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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“Amazing views down the waterway, out towards the sea – another truly unforgettable location”

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xclusive, friendly and inspired by nature. That’s how Marketing Manager Freyja Hanstein would describe her vibrant venue, The Rockpool, and we tend to agree. At Gwithian beach in St Ives Bay, nestled into the north coast sand dunes is The Rockpool bar and restaurant. Serving delicious seafood, tasty cuisine and a range of appetising drinks, what a perfect place to host a fabulous celebration of the love two people can share. Direct access to both Gwithian and Godrevy beaches with the beautiful and iconic Godrevy Lighthouse allows happy couples to enjoy the fairy tale seaside wedding of their dreams. The Rockpool is surrounded by gorgeous landscape including the National Trust protected headland; honestly, it would be hard to ﬁnd a ie that s short o a e inspiring t s rare to ﬁnd a en e as pri ate as he Rockpool,” explains Freyja. “With such stunning undeveloped coastline for photos and your guests to roam after the ceremony, it’s the perfect place for the perfect day.” The Rockpool has a number of recommended options and Freyja and her

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ì ABOVE A n idyllic location to create the p erf ect wedding p hotos

ì INSET T he Rockp ool, nestled in the sand dunes above the beach

handpicked team o orists, photographers, wedding planners, chefs and others can work with you to help ensure the day goes smoothly and to your expectations. They can realistically cater to the theme or dream of your choice, a genuine bespoke service. Recently, Head Chef Oliver Wood has taken over the kitchen, coming from an excellent renowned seafood eatery in Looe. He hopes to bring even more substance and style to the already fantastic food. The Rockpool prides itself upon its strong relationship with local suppliers, seeking o t on the ﬁnest oca prod ce, so rced from reputable Cornish farms and harbours. Together with a fantastic kitchen team, Freyja and Oliver hope to provide you with an eating experience to remember. Depending on the season and the size of your wedding, the whole venue can be yours, or you can enjoy the use of the beachside room, bar and deck area. Regardless, the team is on hand to make sure your day is as special and unique as it should be. The private Dune Bar has space for about 162 standing. Up to 70 can be accommodated

for seated dining too – that’s 60 + 10 on the head table, or even more for a buffet drinks reception if that’s more your style. The bar is on the beach side with some amazing views down the waterway, out towards the sea – another truly unforgettable location. “It’s an idyllic place for a relaxed beach wedding or reception”, says Freyja. “Local fresh seafood, great drinks, waves just seconds a a and breath taking ie s rom odre headland and the surrounding coastline.” Out of season, the Front Room is also available along with the Dune Bar when hiring out the venue exclusively. Due to the spacious front lawn, marquees can be erected to ﬁt arger parties ho ant to dine together, a o ing or e en greater e ibi it For a day that is already special, why not make it a perfect one at The Rockpool?

T HE RO CK PO O L 1 G odrevy T owans, G withian, H ayle T R27 5 E D 01736 4 4 9 9 9 0 inf o@therockp oolbar.co.uk www.therockp oolbar.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Celebrate at... AMÉLIES Enjoy your wedding at Amélies in Porthleven and let the team make their place your space for a truly unforgettable day. Having played host to many happy couples, they are well versed in making your dreams a reality. And with licensing for both weddings and civil partnerships, the Amélies team will listen to you at every step to ensure your special day is everything you want it to be. Say ‘I do’ inside the chic waterside venue then step out onto the terrace to savour the typically Cornish, panoramic view of Porthleven harbour. Rest assured that all your needs and wishes will be professionally and delicately catered for, creating magic moments to cherish for a lifetime.

AM É LIES H arbourside, Porthleven T R13 9 JS 01326 5 5 4 000 www.ameliesp orthleven.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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veryone wants to look fabulous on their wedding day – and not just the bride, but the bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom. It has to be the whole package – the clothes, the hair, the make-up and, of course, the face and skin must look fresh and youthful. Aesthetic Solutions offers a variety of treatments to consider before the big day, both injectable and non-injectable, to ensure your face is looking its very best. Injectables include anti-wrinkle injections for the forehead and around the eyes (lasting p to three months , as e as derma fi ers to plump up deeper lines or to volumise the face, giving an instant result (lasting up to 18 months). Injectable treatments start at £180. But, if you’re not a fan of needles, there’s a fantastic range of non-injectable treatments too – medical strength creams to tackle problematic skins, dermarollers to create fresher skin, laser treatments for facial thread veins and the very popular dra acia s, hich can be specifica designed to target mat re skin, fine ines, enlarged pores or acne prone skin, to improve skin texture, skin tone, evenness and vibrancy. The HydraFacial, which has taken Cornwall by storm, is loved by the medical community, beauty editors and celebrities alike. It results in ong term benefits itho t do ntime or

irritation. The unique Vortex-Fusion serum delivery system is what sets Hydrafacial MD apart from other procedures. The multi-step treatment cleanses, exfoliates and extracts to remove impurities and dead skin cells while at the same time replenishing vital nutrients including antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid – results you can see and feel instantly! Aesthetic Solutions is a Doctor and Nurse run clinic in Truro. It’s the longest running cosmetic clinic in Cornwall and is Save Face and Care Quality Commission registered, so you can rest assured that you are being conﬁdentia treated b high trained professionals in a private clinic. Visit the Aesthetic Solutions website to view the range of treatments available.

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Directory

Weddings Directory Our selection of the essentials you will need to plan and organise your big day.

Image courtesy of: Dan Lilley - Cornwall & Devon Wedding Photographer

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Advice

Organising the big day is exciting, if a little daunting! So, we call on Wedding Planner, Jenny Wren, who helps to take the stress out of the occasion.

Image courtesy of: Alexa Poppe Photography

s n a l p Big The dress

Keep an open mind when it comes to dress shopping. Yes, it’s good to have an idea of what you like and, of course, what budget you have to spend, but don’t spend ages obsessing over a particular dress or designer. Experienced bridal boutique owners will be able to advise you on what colour suits your skin tone or which style of dress may compliment you. Remember, they do this day in day out and see lots of different shapes and sizes. They may even pick out a complete wildcard for you to try on that you love, while the dress you had built up in your mind actually did not suit you at all.

MAIN Beautif ul day, beautif ul location LEFT K eep an op en mind when it comes to shop p ing and, f or shoes, think comf ort as well as style!

Try out your shoes first Image courtesy of: Freckle Photography

Image courtesy of:Liberty Pearl Photography

Fabulous shoes can and make you feel really conﬁdent, ho e er that conﬁdence i soon fade if they begin to aggravate you. You’re likely to be wearing these all day and dancing in them long into the night, so as well as design, prioritise comfort too. The last thing you want is sore feet resulting in you bailing on the dance oor ear them aro nd the house the week before your wedding to ease your feet into them. You could even consider ip ops or ba et p mps or the e ening Many of my brides have had a basket of them ne t to the dance oor or adies to kick o their heels and continue the dancing!

Find out more

Jenny gave us so many great ideas, we couldn’t include them all here! Head over to our website to read the full article online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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BELOW I t’ s the little details that make the day p erf ect

Image courtesy of: Adam Carter Photography

Seek inspiration for your gift list

Image courtesy of: Simon Burt Photography

Some couples are reluctant to put together a gift list, but, trust me, guests really appreciate it! They would much rather purchase something for you that they know you will genuinely like or need. I have had guests calling me and asking for suggestions for my couples before who had not provided a gift list. There are some fantastic independent gift lists suppliers out there, take a look at Blue Ribbon Company (www.blueribboncompany. com). They give a personalised service, can guide you through the whole process and even give recommendations on what gifts may be right for you.

The décor: double-up on design Spend some time thinking about your edding ision hat s important to o both or o r edding da hat emotions do you want to evoke? Forget about how it will look for a moment and think about how you want it to feel. For example, fun, heartfelt, romantic, full of surprises, respectful of traditions, or one hell of a party!

Image courtesy of: Travis & Brown Photography

hink abo t ke ords to capt re and deﬁne o r da o ﬁnd it hard to determine what you want then think about what you

deﬁnite don t ant eﬁning o r ision early will make it much easier and avoids those magpie moments that many people fall into, getting everything that catches their eye, with nothing pulling the look together. Pinterest is a fantastic tool, which I use a lot to share ideas with my couples and get real feeling for the style of day they want to create.

Get your guests together More and more couples are now opting to extend their wedding day over the whole weekend. Perhaps having a Friday evening relaxed dinner, the Saturday wedding day, then a lazy brunch with some garden games on the Sunday before everyone heads home. This works wonderfully, as its likely lots of people you won’t have seen for ages. Everyone will want to talk to you and its unlikely you’ll get the chance to speak to them all. This way the Friday night can give you time with aunties, uncles or friends to catch up, leaving you much freer on your day, without the feeling of pressure to talk to everyone. The Sunday is always fun to talk over the wedding day, look over photos and take the micky out of people for their terrible dancing! For more ideas for your wedding, visit www.jennywrenweddingsandevents.co.uk

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The Cornwall Living guide to art around the county

Porthleven Pier By Carla R e g le r

N ude By Tony Tewﬁk

G reen Frog in Serp entine By L aw re n c e M urle y

Sunset over Pop p ies, West Pentire By Mick Blakey

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4. C S C A P E A R T

The original of this piece (black ink on gesso panel) is available at Gina’s Art Studio, on Polperro’s Harbour (£450), together with a number of limited edition prints (£95), and a unique collection of pieces by local artists. Enquire for art classes, £20 per hour for individuals (price on application for groups). The gallery is open seven days a week, from 10am to 5pm.

A beautiful photograph from Porthleven’s award-winning photographer and good friend of Cornwall Living, Carla Regler. Carla’s Porthleven gallery stocks a wide range of her work, available on a range of media, from large cavasses to greeting cards and more! Carla also stocks some fantastic vintage prints too.

Specialising in local, original work and based on Porthleven’s harbourside, the gallery features paintings, limited edition prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, wood, metal and glasswork. A bespoke framing service and the Own Art scheme are available here. Visit the website, which is regularly updated.

The Craft Kiln (Cornish crafts), Sail Loft Emporium (antiques and collectables) 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 winter opening hours.

Gina’s Art Studio, Lansallos Street, Polperro PL13 2QU 01503 27 29 58 w w w .y o urg i n a.co .uk

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Nude By Tony Tewﬁk

Porthleven Pier By Carla Regler

Green Frog in Serpentine By Lawrence Murley

Sunset over Poppies, West Pentire By Mick Blakey

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Showcasing local artists and art galleries

Y ou Pinched M y Red O ne By T h o m as Bo s s ard

St M ichael’ s M ount By Paul Clark

Dark Fire, 1980 By I t h e ll Co lq uh o un

Rough Sea Port I saac By M art yn D e m p s e y

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Situated in the centre of Falmouth, Art World Gallery was established in 2000 and prides itself on featuring an exceptional collection of French, Italian and Cornish artists. The gallery is also home to some wonderful ceramics artists and sculptors. Many of these artists are exclusive to the gallery. Open seven days a week, 10am to 5.30pm.

Ithell Colquhoun (1906 – 1988) was an important 20th century artist who made her home in Lamorna, in west Cornwall. The current exhibition, ‘Image and Imagination’, highlights Colquhoun’s deep-rooted connection with Cornwall’s spiritual heritage. The exhibition continues until 19th March.

Situated in the historic village port of Charlestown, you’ll find Atishoo Gallery opposite the old chapel, featuring work by more than 80 artists and craftspeople. The gallery offers a bespoke picture framing service and an extensive range of art cards and prints to buy. Visit the website for opening times.

Martyn Dempsey has been painting in Cornwall for over twenty years and is one of the Duchy’s most successful artists, with a dedicated following of private collectors. Martyn exhibits around the world with an exhibition in Palma De Mallorca, Spain running throughout March, Visit Martyn’s private space, The Gallery in Port Isaac.

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g n i w o r g t e g s ’ t e L With spring finally in the air, we get back into the garden, with a little encouragement from Bodmin Nursery.

Top tips for March

Plant early potatoes, onions and shallots (so long as ground is not too wet or cold) Lift and divide overgrown s e o e in pe ennials lant s e o e in bulbs like Lillies and Dahlias Cut back deciduous ornamental grasses to make way for new growth Sow sweet peas in modules for planting out later, or direct in the ground once warm and dry enough Feed shrubs and trees with a alance fee s c as ﬁs blood & bone or Growmore)

s we head into spring, you can start to feel the gardening barometer rising. Although our weather can be a little less predictable than in previous years, rest assured that whenever Mother Nature and you are ready to get growing, then Bodmin Nursery is with you, every welly boot step of the way! he ﬁ e acre proper n rser is cultivating all year round to produce plants for every corner of your garden, be it coastal, moorland, countryside or town. The knowledgeable team understands the differing demands of Cornish gardens and is a a s happ to assist, be it to he p o ﬁnd the right plant for the right spot, to locate a ong so ght a ter p ant, or perhaps st to come up with some helpful ideas. The nursery, on the site of an old water mill, is a pleasure to walk around. See for yourself the propagation unit, the dedicated tunnels for herbs, bedding, shrubs and alpines before stepping out into the stock beds o o ering perennia s, s rro nded

by lines of ornamental and fruit trees. Spring holds such promise for the year ahead and it s a onder time to p an your garden schemes. In fact, why not take a e min tes to en o a barista ser ed coffee from The Mill Café to help you contemplate your plan or purchases? With such inspiration in mind, each year the nursery holds a Spring Festival with the aim of encouraging everyone back into their gardens. With plant displays, 10% off all purchases, an opportunity for children to pot p, m sic amongst the p ants, a t o da armers arket, eas or harit and he Mill Café transforming into a tapas bar, it is a onder eekend to en o his ear s festival is on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th April, so put the date in the diary now!

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Now’s a great time to buy or sell a boat, says Simon Boote of Ancasta.

t may feel like we are still in the depths of winter, after the recent gales hitting the Cornish coast, with most boats either ashore or hiding out the storms in marinas. However, the nights are getting shorter and now thoughts begin to turn to the new season and people are buying boats.

Thinking of selling your boat? There may be many reasons to sell your boat. You may be planning an upgrade, for instance. Perhaps you’re planning a long dreamed of trip that needs a bigger boat. Maybe it’s the time to switch from sail to power, or power to sail. Or maybe you have other plans and boating isn’t part of them. But whatever the reason, the market is always more active as we emerge from winter and begin to think of summer. If you’re a seller, this is the perfect time to come to market.

Don’t do it alone! Marketing and selling a boat can be a challenging process if going it alone, so it pays to utilise a reputable broker. Ancasta International Boat Sales, Europe’s largest boat sales organisation, is best placed to sell your boat, and has been operating in the West Country since the early 1980s. The team’s local knowledge is just as valuable as its substantial global reach.

Managing Director (West Country). “We emp o a team o trained and a iﬁed brokers, many of whom come with years of experience of sailing and boat ownership.” He continues: “Our network of strategically p aced o ces means e get to dea persona with you and your boat. We ensure the maximum exposure through a web presence that’s second to none, extensive national and international advertising and we even produce our own quarterly publication of boats for sale.” Ancasta utilises industry leading database software to match clients to boats and vice versa. In short, no one can be more proactive than Ancasta at marketing an individual boat.

“We have built up our experience over more than thirty years, combining great people with state-of-the-art technology to promote the sale of your boat”

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Mevagissey

Once a major fishing port and now a tourist haven, this picture postcard town retains all of its charm.

he name Mevagissey stems from the melding of two Irish saints, St Meva and St Issey, with a bit of old Cornish thrown in. Originally the centre o orn a s pi chard ﬁshing industry, the town has reinvented itself as a chic holiday destination, conveniently close to St Austell; a fantastic base from which to explore the south coast. Mevagissey is packed with atmospheric pubs, excellent restaurants and independent galleries and boutiques, while the narrow, cobbled streets and traditional Cornish architecture give the sense of stepping back in time. Nothing beats a refreshing drink in the Harbour Tavern, which, as the name

suggests, sits right on the water’s edge. As if the stunning view wasn’t enough to tempt you a one, the kitchen pro ides ﬁsh as resh as it gets and great, family-friendly food. If you’re looking to stay, there’s a whole host of B&Bs and holiday cottages worth checking out. We recommend the Tremarne Hotel, award-winning and just a short walk up the hill from Mevagissey’s picturesque harbour. The hotel offers immaculately presented and individually styled guest rooms, with a few thoughtful touches to make your stay even more special. Fantastic views and a restaurant you’ll want to eat in every night will make your visit one to remember.

Lost Gardens

The nearby Heligan Estate is home to the enchanted Lost Gardens of Heligan. The popular 19th century botanical gardens are imaginatively designed with an esoteric other worldly, atmosphere

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We have a go at making jewellery with the Jewellery Workshop in Porthleven and a little bit of silvery magic dust is in the air.

night out on a dark and blustery evening; walking into a cosy workshop with benches all laid out, little bright lamps shining, hacksaws, pliers, small blowtorches and little bowls of magic, await. At the back, a wall full of interesting looking hammers and nidentiﬁab e too s a waiting to be used. And… rolls of shiny silver wire of differing thicknesses. The cares of the day fall away… this is going to be fun! We are met by our teacher Rachel who puts us all at our ease; outlines what we are going to do and gets us started on making either a ring or a bangle. Calculating how much silver we need for our size of ring is the ﬁrst ma or h rd e, hich is diameter times Pi – but luckily for those of us without calculators on our mobile phones – there is a handy chart on the wall. And we are off –

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measuring lengths of silver with pukka little metal rulers, checking and double-checking o r ca c ations be ore fina c tting the si er it st seems so fina ache then explains that the two edges need to be per ect at, hich is here the hacksa comes in, to saw off a tiny bit at each end to make it ite at Luckily, she also shows us how to rep ace the ridic o s fine blade (you can only tell which way round the blade goes by feel as you can’t actually see the teeth cki eca se break the blade of my hacksaw as soon as start hen e are hacksa ing and fi ing and checking the ends of our silver under the bright orkbench ights and asking s it good eno gh et ache is gent e ith us… but generally the answer is “No, not ite st a bit more fi ing hen the magic happens as Rachel turns on the big blowtorch

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for soldering – it lights with a roar and a hiss as she demonstrates the secrets of soldering a chem , i ardr and ames hose o s making rings can use the smaller blowtorches on o r benches er ect or a cr me br ee chimes ro nd the itt e orkshop t s ong been dark outside and the lights are dimmed so we can see the silver we are working on change co o r nder the ame and atch the solder disappear. A slow cooker full of a gentle acid bath comes next, a rinse in water and it s time to ﬁ e do n an traces o so der We chat quietly, almost reverently and then occasionally a bubble of laughter runs through the workshop. Often there is silence as we bend our heads to our task. Once cooled our rings and bracelets are oval, squashed, misshapen and er deﬁnite not ro nd Rachel shows us how to use the leather hammers to knock them lightly into a proper circle. Now there is only silence and the gentle thud of hammering, as we take it in turns to work at our pieces. Then we choose a smaller

metal hammer to get more shape and texture into the piece. The more you hammer the harder the silver gets. So we go back to the blowtorch and reheat the silver, drop into the acid bath, then water: hammer, blowtorch, bath, ater, and repeat nti it s ﬁnished The three hours have passed in a trice. We are a motley crew of men and women who share a real sense of pride at our efforts and who’ve loved working with proper tools in a proper workshop. We troop outside into a cold, dark night in Porthleven, the lights twinkling in the harbour… and head off to buy our hard-worked teacher a pint in The Ship. Wonderful!

T HE J EW ELLERY W O RK SHO P 2 St E lvans C ourtyard, H arbour Road, Porthleven T R13 9 FB 01326 5 61 5 11 p orthlevenjewellery@hotmail.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Three-hour, one-off courses (ring, bangle, earrings or enamelling) every Wednesday at 1pm or 6pm (from £30) Six-week course blocks for beginners are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Pop in or call for more details. Special offer for 2016: Get 10% off when you mention Cornwall Living.

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The scenic towns of East and West Looe, where two rivers meet, have served over centuries as centres for the ﬁshing ind str and in times past or the transport o tin, copper and granite around the UK and to the continent. o amed or its nat ra bea t , ﬁne sand beach and ma e o ancient streets, the area is a magnet or isitors to this bea ti part o orn a oat trips aro nd the coast and to the st nning Looe Island (home to numerous seals and

coasta birds , are m ch en o ed as are the o e coasta a ks and fine ationa r st ho ses and gardens at anh drock, nthon and othe e or the energetic there s a ide range o atersports, sai ing, go co rses, fishing and riding on hand n o ing fine ie s across the ast ooe i er, msda e ottage is a com ortab e, st ish ho ida retreat or t o he o nge diner is attracti e rnished, ith rench doors eading to the patio area o ering o e ie s e steps ead p to the fitted kitchen ocated on the pper oor is a do b e bedroom ith kingsi e bed and a ba con , again ith great ie s he spacio s en s ite bathroom has an e egant ro top bath he cottage has parking and i i and the to n centre ith its b st ing harbo r, n mero s shops, ca s, p bs and sea ood resta rants is a short a k a a he o ners ha e a great e e or detai , ith comp imentar drinks and bisc its, toiletries, use of bathrobes and a voucher or a cream tea at a nearb sea ront ca a e a per ect sta a ear ro nd in this de ight ho ida home 01503 262736 www.cornishcollection.co.uk

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Sandpipers, Feock

Sandpipers is a stunning waterside home, designed to make the most of its wonderful views, spacious rooms and large windows. Warmed by a woodburner, French indo s ood the h ge, oak oored i ing room with light as you sink down on one of the vast sofas. The stunning L-shaped kitchen-dining room, complete with AGA, has all the space you could want for preparing and eating a ﬁne east aro nd the arge dining table, set against the backdrop of amazing creekside views. Sleeping up to nine, the master has an en-suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, sofa, and French windows to a covered balcony soaking up those wonderful views. Outside the enclosed garden is mostly a ned, ith prett o erbeds, r it trees and a large patio. The property’s river frontage makes this a real watersports lover’s paradise. This is a superb waterside property for family gatherings any time of the year and brilliant for coastal walking, visiting Cornwall’s wonderful gardens and messing about on the river. Feock is a lovely village almost hidden in trees, eyeing lazily an extensive estuary

with creeks and open sea beyond. There’s a shingle beach for launching dinghies, with sai ing, inds rﬁng and canoeing essons available nearby. You can take the King Harry Ferry across the water to the Roseland Peninsula, enjoy creek-side walks, while Feock is perfectly positioned to enjoy the cathedral city of Truro and the popular seaside town of Falmouth.

é ABOVE Sp acious rooms and glorious views

01647 434320 www.helpfulholidays.co.uk

LEFT T he op en p lan living area invites relax ation MAIN T he suntrap garden is ideal f or al f resco dining

An Skiber, Constantine

An Skiber is a delightful barn conversion sitting in its own beautiful garden on the very edge of the pretty village of Constantine, near the Helford river. This part of Cornwall is famed for subtropical gardens like Trebah and Glendurgan, where plants from the Mediterranean, Chile, South Africa and Australasia thrive. An Skiber’s garden shares the same inspiration and spring brings dashes of colour from azalea, rhododendron and camellia, whist summer is hera ded b the ama ing hi ean ﬁre bush, gunnera and soothing tree ferns. Inside, the barn has been sensitively transformed into easy-going accommodation for six, in three bedrooms. The open plan living area invites relaxation, and the generously proportioned kitchen is a cook’s delight, complete with an Aga as well as conventional cooking facilities. A roof terrace and clever use of reverse levels mean that the suntrap garden is easy to enjoy whether you are upstairs or down. To quote recent guests: “What a lovely and magical place An Skiber is.” 01209 832848 www.forevercornwall.co.uk

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ypical of his concern for others, Geoff is waiting outside his home in Porthleven to greet me and make s re ďŹ nd some here to park. He is warm and welcoming and we are soon chatting easily as he makes tea; Geoff is the photographer for Disability Cornwall and speaks passionately about the need for good disabled access. One of his assignments for Disability Cornwall was helping the Eden Project get its access right for the Eden Sessions. He also got to photograph some of the gigs. Photographing bands wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t new to Geoff but, as a music lover, it was a great opportunity to shoot, at close quarters, some of his favourite, iconic bands. Geoff started photography after being paralysed from the chest down in a

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INSET LEFT G eof f ' s award-winning shot of lightning at M ylor INSET RIGHT G eof f on location, on the beach

motorbike accident. He quickly discovered that he loved being behind the camera and has rich praise for his initial tutor Richard Thomas. “It’s all down to Richard, his passion and enthusiasm was contagious”. Geoff, a Licentiate of the Royal Photography Society, is currently working on a photographic panel of portraits of disabled people to submit to the Society to become an Associate. “Photographing disabled people can be di c t, e ha e a nat ra re ctance and wariness, but when I rock up in my wheelchair any barriers quickly disappear; we just get on!” This body of work is a series accompanied by idioms to draw the viewer in to read the more detailed information. Geoff explains: “My objective is to make others understand that disability is not always immediately visible and to hopefully teach a level of awareness and tolerance. Some images, like the one of Darren the biker, are obvious, but others, for example the young surfer Rudy, aren’t so visible. Rudy was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 8, and although it’s a life long condition, I hope that his appetite or i ing and s rﬁng are conveyed in the photograph.” Born and educated on the Lizard, Geoff has a real love for the area. “I do love a moody landscape, and we are spoilt for those down here. I prefer winter to summer and would rather have a storm than a sunny day! When I go out to the beach on my quad bike every time is ike the ﬁrst time it ne er gets boring Which is a good thing… because it can take ages to get the shot that has that little bit, extra. I wanted a photo of the sunrise at Kennack Sands. I went loads of times, getting

up at 5.30am in the cold to head down there until I got the shot I wanted. It’s also like that for wildlife photography. While I was documenting the rebuild of the lifeboat station, the resident kestrel got really used to having me around and got closer and closer to me – that was a real bonus as I got some great shots of that kestrel!” n his spare time eo ikes to go ﬁshing at Mylor and occasionally in Porthleven – but always takes his camera with him – his award-winning night shot of Mylor was taken d ring one memorab e night s ﬁshing In the spring of 2010, Geoff began his coverage of the new state of the art Lizard Lifeboat Station and set aside time to document every facet of the rebuild, ultimately an eighteen month project, taking over 6,500 images. This archive became the backbone to his sell-out book, Kilcobben’s Rose, which was illustrated with over 650 photographs along with technical text on its construction. The book raised £7,500 for the Lizard Lifeboat Station. Geoff tells me with a smile: “It was a lot of work, I was down there most days, but it’s really good knowing that I’m going to leave something behind.” Geoff is still very involved with The Lizard Lifeboat Station; he’s currently working on images for their 2017 calendar. But as you can see from his photos: his will be a lasting legacy of magical landscapes and enigmatic portraits of people with a story to tell.

ABOVE LEFT ' C osts an arm and a leg' D arren C op eman é ABOVE RIGHT ' N ot E verything is what it seems' Rudy D onovan

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olidaying by campervan is a different way of experiencing the environment. It promotes a healthy respect for nature and desire to preserve the natural habitat that you visit, while still enjoying it. What better place to experience it than our wonderful coastline? So, we catch up with Lisa of Tranzwagon, a Cornish company dedicated to converting campervans, who explains their ethos. “At Tranzwagon we try our best to be a sustainable company, planet friendly and conscious of our impact on the environment”, says Lisa. “So it goes without saying that we encourage our campervan customers to be as green as possible while out and about on their adventures.” ri ing is better than ing hen it comes to the environment. Did you kno that one transat antic ight is the equivalent of a whole years’ worth of driving when it comes to your carbon footprint? So it makes sense to take the family away in a campervan. Lisa shares Tranzwagon’s top ten tips for staying green while on the road. 1.Pack light. The more weight your campervan has to carry, the more fuel you’ll use and the more carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere. 2.Buy reusable or recycled products. Water bottles, shopping bags, crockery, matches and cutlery. Cuts down on waste and plastic. 3.Leave your campsite looking better than it did when you arrived. Take away all rubbish and pickup rubbish that others

may have left behind. 4.Recycle as you go. Separate recyclables on board and dispose of them properly at campsites. 5.Air-dry washing. Set up a clothesline instead of using the dryers at a campsite. 6.Use cruise control at eco-speed. Driving at 55mph burns less fuel, and so it’s cheaper and safer. 7.Install a solar panel. Solar panels allow you the freedom to go to wild camping spots while still receiving power. 8.Buy local. Where possible, buy from local farms or farmers’ markets to support the local economy and expand your taste buds at the same time. 9.Travel less and stay longer in one place. Get to know one place fully and experience a slower pace. Use bikes and walk everywhere. 10.Offset your travel. The easiest way to stay green is to offset your carbon dioxide used by planting some trees. There are lots of programmes online that will plant the trees for you and offset your travel. For more information on Tranzwagon campervan conversions, campervan solar pane insta ations or atpack rnit re kits for campervans, contact the team.

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T RANZ W AGO N 01823 618009 www.tranz wagon.co.uk inf o@tranz wagon.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A Tale of Trevaskis With a farming history spanning 400 years, we meet iles ustice to tal about ow ard wor and entrepreneurial spirit ave been t e e to success w o rd s b y :

Hannah Tapping

LEFT A nimals reared on the f arm

he Eustice family has been farming in west Cornwall for over four centuries. The farm at Trevaskis was bought in 1969 – it was then a traditional farm with not a tree in sight and was farmed as such for nigh on ten years. However, as Giles explains: “After another devastating winter vegetable season in 1979 father declared that ‘there had to be another way’. He’d always been inventive and entrepreneurial throughout his life, looking for a different route and a different way. He often designed his own machinery to try and combat prob ems and create e cienc and think that still runs true with us today.” And so the farm was planted with strawberries and a pick your own venture began in 1980 alongside the traditional veg. t asn t n s a to see peop e e ing p at 7.30am outside the gates eager to get the pick of the crop. A small grass car park was home to the corrugated iron hut where you took your fruit to be weighed. “We had a blackboard up outside with the day’s prices,” says Giles, can remember ca is being priced at p – ironically not much more than the price a farmer gets for one today.” gre p here as a bo picking r it and harvesting vegetables. My father’s entreprene ria spirit as contagio s and decided anted to earn m o n mone so started picking broad beans and pulling them up the lane on my back, sporting a straw hat to keep the sun off.” This may not seem to be such a ground-

breaking venture with today’s plethora of farm shops and pick-your-own, but back then Trevaskis was a pioneer. The strawberry business ran alongside the commercial farm with winter veg being run up to the Midland's markets. There was also a heard of South Devon beef cattle and British lop pigs to keep the family busy. The strawberry side of the business continued to grow with the addition of bush fruits and top fruits. “My grandfather was not best pleased – he used to say that he had spent a lifetime trying to get brambles out o the fie ds and m ather as p tting them back. He also planted apple orchards at a time when people said you couldn’t grow apples commercially in Cornwall, and guess what?” says Giles with a smile: “Dad did it anyway!” n i es m m opened the re askis restaurant. “Borrowing every penny she could from the bank to build the log cabin, she had idyllic ideas of shelling peas on the back step, b t she spent the first t o eeks in tears as no one came in as people thought it was a toilet block!” chuckles Giles. The restaurant is run with the same ethos today as it was when it first opened good armho se cooking ith a g orio s desert co nter t s here this p ace edged, sa s i es pro d m orked at the helm of the restaurant for nearly 20 years and built it up to the institution it is today.” tho gh finishing schoo at to ork on the family farm and then going into commercial soft fruit production with his brother, it wasn’t to be the success they had

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LEFT D elicious dishes cooked f resh at the restaurant

hoped for: “We were two young lads with big ideas,” explains Giles, “but it didn’t ork o t eorge ent into po itics and went into computers, ending up working internationa , a ar cr rom hat had e t behind came to a nat ra break tho gh and the food thing was starting to grow in Cornwall. People’s perception of where food comes from had started to change. Supermarkets had their heyday in the ‘90s, teaching s ho to shop, b t co d see that there was a shifting concern about pro enance tho ght co d do something ith that so h ng p m s it and ent back to m roots started che ng in m m s restaurant and putting caulis back out on the she ar cr rom the transat antic ights had been sed to b t ne er ooked back it as in m b ood and as back to m roots i e me a ﬁshing rod and the i d i e and that s here ant to be That was in 2004 and much has happened at Trevaskis since. Giles went on to open up the whole farm, including putting up information display boards for farm tours. An organic kitchen garden was planted in 2006 and there are now over 70 different crops and herbs growing on this piece of land alone. Two years later saw the doors to the Farm Market open. “We wanted to get the whole farm shop idea back to its core value with an affordable farm gate option and something that was a viable alternative to the supermarket. There has been a tendency for farm shops to be a gift experience, not offering the day in, day out staples. The Farm Market enables people to opt out of the supermarkets

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with the convenience of 8am-8pm shopping. We even created a range of ready meals.” Giles works relentlessly from morning until night – ensuring the smooth running of all of the facets of Trevaskis means there is little sleep. Luckily he has a great team behind him to help run the farm, fruit production, shop, restaurant and schoo to rs he ni e arm en ironment means that staff have to multitask. “We’re not just growing and harvesting thousands of acres of one product. We grow over 100 varieties of fruit and veg, as well as our herd of beef cattle and British Lop Pigs,” says Giles. You would think with so much going on that perhaps it would be time to sit back and reap the beneﬁts, b t a stice is obviously not one to sit on his or her laurels. An extension to the restaurant and new car parking area are underway to enhance the visitor experience and there are plenty more plans afoot or the coming ears t s a about the food,” says Giles, “we have a glorious larder here in Cornwall and we want our customers to think in terms of food yards, not food miles.”

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We catch up with all the latest news from some of our favourite chefs, eateries, hotels and pubs!

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months, Bruce has toiled away to make sure everything in the restaurant is up to par and the establishment is well prepared for what is no doubt going to be a busy summer season. Bruce looks forward to continuing to please patrons old and new with a varied menu of new and interesting dishes. Better book fast!

T H E S H O R E 13/ 14 A lverton Street, Penza nce T R18 2Q P 01736 3624 4 4 www.theshorerestaurant.uk

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The Shore is the pride and joy of Owner and Head Chef Bruce Rennie, and he wants you to enjoy it too. The restaurant offers a small but masterfully crafted menu, using fresh, locally sourced produce and the best ingredients available on a day-to-day basis. With spring right around the corner, the variety and availability of ingredients is about to explode; winter is a tough time of the year for local produce and the return to the warmer months means a return to the varied, tasty and natural foodstuffs of our beautiful Duchy. To take advantage of these quieter

SPRINGTIME AT THE FALCON INN, ST MAWGAN

GIN & TONIC TASTING AT THE PENVENTON

Forget about the rain, wind and stormy weather of the winter and enjoy springtime in the lush, award-winning beer garden and patio area of The Falcon Inn, in the beautiful village of St Mawgan, not far from both Mawgan Porth and Newquay. Sample the varied and well-considered menu of tasty local produce, traditional steaks, the ‘bubble and smoke’ and delicious homemade pies. The Falcon Inn is a 16th century traditiona p b ith a roaring open ﬁre and dining room Proprietor Sarah says: “Enjoy a warm, friendly welcome and a relaxed time. Our menu is full of heart-warming dishes, all freshly prepared and homemade.” Nothing beats a proper co ntr p b and ﬁne ornish hospita it o, ne t time o re looking for the perfect location and a friendly atmosphere for lunch or evening meal with friends or family, head over to The Falcon. Its reputation for serving great, honest food at affordable prices is well deserved, with all ingredients locally sourced, where possible, within Cornwall.

This classic, juniper-based drink has seen a recent surge in popularity. As a result, there are many new craft distillers popping up and a vast range of gin varieties now available to try. With well over 100 gins to choose from at the Penventon Park Hotel in Redruth, Bar Manager, Terry Weeks, gives us his tips for tasting ne arieties and ho to enhance the a o r o o r favourite G&T. e o e creating di erent a o r combinations or o r guests to enjoy. That’s why we created our Gin Tasting Board, so o can samp e a range and ﬁnd o r ne a o rite r expert team can guide you through to help decide which takes your fancy. We also have a range of botanicals, spices and other a o r enhancers to rea bring o t the ab o s a o rs such as rose buds, red peppercorns, cardamom and even jelly beans!” Terry recommends trying Williams Chase Seville Orange Gin with a few orange jellybeans or Opihr Gin tastes fantastic served with a little grapefruit. Try mixing it up with a different tonic such as Fevertree Mediterranean or Fentimans Rose Lemonade for something a little different. A great option i o ant to ﬁnd o t hat the hype is all about if you’re not a tonic fan!

T H E F A L C O N IN N St M awgan, N r N ewq uay T R8 4 E P 01637 860225 www.thef alconinnstmawgan.co.uk

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BIG FLAVOURS AT THE LEMON ARMS

FINE FOOD AT ROSEWARNE MANOR

We love to discover fantastic places to eat and drink in and around Cornwall, so when we heard talk of a new menu at The Lemon Arms at Mylor Bridge, we just had to take a look ourselves. Head Chef, Chris Oakes, previously a sous chef with right rothers the o ster and she ﬁsh specia ists behind The Ferryboat Inn) comes highly commended with big a o rs and ideas to match hris brings m ch o that sea ood knowledge onto the specials board, to complement the traditional homecooked pub classics. Chris shares one his favourites currently on the menu: potted gammon hock with homemade piccalilli and malt toast. The dish is made by simmering gammon hocks with stock egetab es or o r to ﬁ e ho rs nti the meat a s o the bone. The meat is then shredded and tossed with parsley and a little of the reduced cooking stock to keep it moist. Alternatively, you can put the meat into a mould and pour over the stock to make a terrine. If you don’t have time to put it together yourself, simply head over to Mylor Bridge and let the maestro do the hard work for you. Delicious!

Rosewarne Manor near Hayle in west Cornwall is well known to many as a gorgeous wedding venue – a popular location for any function, whether birthdays or family gatherings – as well as its murder mystery evenings. But, as we discovered, it’s so much more than that too. A fabulous p ace to dine hate er the occasion refined, et re a ed Wednesdays through to Saturdays, the chefs provide the choice of a quality, award-winning á la carte menu that showcases the very in best local produce. This is complemented by the full bar menu, offering a more informal dining experience, with traditional classics and contemporary creations. On Sundays, treat yourself to the fantastic carvery nch co rse, a o this comes ith the added benefit o dining in the lovely setting of Rosewarne Manor, overlooking its stunning gardens. Finally, congratulations are in order for two of Rosewarne’s che s, ho reached the fina eight in o th est he o the Year 2015. Well done!

T H E L E MO N A R MS Lemon H ill, M ylor Bridge T R11 5 N A 01326 373666

R O S E W A R N E MA N O R G winear Road, C onnor D owns, H ayle T R27 5 JQ 01209 6104 14 www.rosewarnemanor.co.uk

BEER IS THE NEW WINE Beer is starting to replace wine as a basis for pairing suggestions on menus. A shift hailed as ‘hipstery’ by naysayers and as progress by proud craft beer enthusiasts, in the end local business gets supported and multinational corporations get some competition; what’s not to love? Recently the Campaign for Real Ale’s Good Beer Guide has shown interest in including Seiners, the popular beachside bar and restaurant in Perranporth, in their fabled tome. Seiners act as a tap house for the local microbrewery Black Flag, proud to give the local craftspeople a venue to sell their delicious drinks and allow their customers the choice of exclusive craft beer. Look out for ‘White Cross’, a pale and zesty beer perfect with seafood, perhaps some delicious moules mariniere from the expert kitchen. T H E S E IN E R S A R MS Beachf ront, Perranp orth 01872 5 73118 www.seiners.co.uk

A BEACHSIDE RETREAT IN MAWGAN PORTH Mawgan Porth is home to The Merrymoor Inn, a wonderfully welcoming pub and B&B, run by three generations of the same family since 1961. Nestled just above the beach, it’s the ideal setting to enjoy a pint in the beer garden, or family meal around the log burner after a day exploring the beach. There’s a well-stocked bar, with a selection of four real ales, as well as a popular carvery available on Sunday lunchtimes, including three different meats, wonderful fresh vegetables and giant homemade Yorkshire puddings. Why not make a weekend of it and book a room for a night or two? There are seven en-suite rooms available, most offering dramatic sea views of the beach and cliffs beyond, and a children’s play area to entertain the little ones. Breakfast is a celebration of local produce featuring Kernow Sausage, Hugo’s Granola, Chough Bakery doorstep toast, and smoked haddock from Matthew Stevens. But whether visiting for breakfast, lunchtime or an evening meal, tuck into a range of hearty dishes from the menu and daily specials board created by Head Chef John Fish and his team, as seen at Newquay Fish Festival 2015. T H E ME R R Y MO O R IN N M awgan Porth, N ewq uay T R8 4 BA 01637 86025 8 inf o@merrymoorinn.com www.merrymoorinn.com

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almouth’s Arwenack Street was once bustling with sailors sharing tall tales of life at sea in the many taverns. Today, the street is sti thri ing ith isitors ocking to the unique boutiques and bistros to savour fine ood and st nning ie s o er the est ar Its crowning glory, The Old Customs House, a Grade II listed building, remains a social hub, now home to The Stable. Fast building a reputation for its awardwinning pizza, pies and cider, The Stable champions everything we hold dear at Cornwall Living onder a o rsome local produce, a warm welcome, unique and innovative interior design and fabulous ocations ith possib the finest harbo r views in Falmouth, what better setting to dine out? The building exudes character; contemporary twists of sheet glass and stencilled wall art complement the exposed stone walls and original wooden beams. This ethos of combining old and new is re ected ho ehearted in the men big on a o r, ith a firm emphasis on home grown produce. Founded in the south west, The Stable celebrates our wonderful artisan food and drink, from rare-breed meats to delicious cheeses, and, of course, our beloved cider. Each location’s menu is individually tailored depending on regional specialities, making for a playful, unique dining experience. Take,

for example, the tasty Cornish blue cheese and gouda in ‘The Four Cheese’, or ‘The Pendennis Piggy’ pizza, featuring smoked Primrose Herd bacon. The Stable’s impressive range of cider again inc des a e oca a o rs, rom t es Barnaluz to Helford Creek. If you can’t decide, don t orr the amo s cider tasting boards are a m st tr fi e samp ers taken rom the sumptuous selection. o happen to find o rse on the north coast, The Stable at Fistral Beach offers a waterside location that’s equally aweinspiring. But rather than bobbing boats, you’re vista is completed by surfers riding the waves behind the golden sands. Aside from the delicious cuisine, Fistral is all about that incredible view. So, after a dip in the sea, order a refreshing glass of Polgoon berry cider, tuck into the spicy, warming ‘Fistral Fire’ pizza and sa o r one o the or d s finest s nsets Absolute bliss!

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We wanted to do something Cornish and extra special for St Pirans Day on 5th March. We pride ourselves in using exclusively Cornish ingredients in almost every dish on every menu already so we needed to up the ante. By using our network of fantastic local suppliers we are able to give you not just a Cornish menu, but an entire menu based on the products we can get within a 5 mile radius of the restaurant. Running throughout March alongside our Dinner Menu will be the 5 Mile 5 Course Tasting Menu. It’s not just Cornish, it’s more local than that.

On arrival (3 miles) Aval Dor Vodka Bleddy Mary with vittals To start (4 miles) St Austell Bay mussels steamed with Haye Farm cider and sage Main course (3 miles) Mr Kittow’s plate of pig with Colwith Farm potatoes Dessert (5 miles) Richard’s rhubarb with Trewithen Dairy cream custard Cheese (3 miles) Cornish Fenugreek Gouda and wild garlic puffs with sweet onion jelly

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his winter the award-winning café at rebah arden has ndergone a complete transformation. As part of the arden r st s commitment to re in esting in the garden and its facilities, the café has been redesigned rom the oor p oca nterior Designer Anna Hart has worked closely ith the rebah team to prod ce a scheme that s both sensiti e to the architect re o the impressive visitor centre and fully functional as a practica orking space he res t a fresh, bright, contemporary space with clean lines and pops of vibrant colour. rebah e t it as essentia that as man elements of the refurbishment were local. Much of the furniture has been sourced from MARK Product, designers and manufacturers o rnit re ithin the co nt oca ighting Consultant Eleanor Bell provided a fresh new scheme with the addition of a gargantuan handmade chandelier designed by local artist and cra tsman om a e d Arriving with the exciting new look café, rebah e comes ec ti e he and atering anager anie a da an is iche in

trained and has worked alongside chefs such as Calvin Clarke. You may recognise him from Master Chef, where he progressed as far as the arterﬁna s, cooking p dishes ith a strong rench in ence a king passionate abo t his p ans or the de e opment o rebah Kitchen, Dan pictures “feast nights and seafood barbeques on summer evenings”, going on to mention “a renewed focus on Cornish quality; the specials board will feature ever-changing bistro-style dishes utilising seasonal ingredients alongside a set menu of tast rebah a o rites rebah itchen is open dai or break ast from 10am, lunch is served from noon until 2.30pm and visitors can enjoy teas, coffees and cakes throughout the afternoon until 4pm.

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Got to visit... HOOKED ON THE ROCKS Overlooking Swanpool Beach and Falmouth Bay, Hooked on the Rocks is only a short walk from Falmouth Town with views to Pendennis castle and St Anthony’s lighthouse. Whether you’re soaking up some rays, or storm watching, this wonderful beachside bistro offers an impressive backdrop to your dining experience. The restaurant sources the majority of its seafood and she fish rom the oca e n market the reshest prod ce re ected in the di erse men or the cas a eaters, there’s an exciting tapas menu, perfect if you want a light bite or create the ultimate sharing feast. ith a pan sian in ence, the men o ers a ide range o fish dishes, ith meat and egetarian options too. The signature platters are a great way to try the oca she fish, ith the choice o adding a crab or lobster from the in-house tank. On Sunday lunch, enjoy a serving of the Hooked! Roast, with all the trimmings and a smoked intage ca i o er cheese that has gained an avid following, so make sure you book ahead! Hooked on the Rocks is great for a morning coffee in the sun, a long and lazy al fresco lunch, or the perfect way to end a hard day out and about. Opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm, 5pm ‘til late, with food served 12pm to 2.30pm, 6pm to 9pm. Sunday 10am to 5pm, with food served from 12pm to 2.30pm.

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ﬁrst to combine niper ith traditiona apanese botanica s that are stap es o apanese c isine hiso ea , esame seeds, c mber, ansho and his o d be great ith crab or s shi ina ots o ds r in it s disti ed in a designated rea o tstanding at ra ea t among the sp endo r o the ots o ds his is the ﬁrst and on disti er to be b i t here and has er eco riend credentia s the e en gro their o n indigeno s botanica s to disti ith he gins ere a er indi id a and their ni e a o rs ere rea prono nced and distinct rom one another and, more important , rom the agmire o same gins that seem to be pre a ent these don t tick e o r taste b ds then o co d a a s tr the atest trend rom pain b adding o r o n botanica s onstantine tores no stocks packs o pecia o ch otanica s hich o can drop into o r drink and in ect some i e back into o r a o rite gin

ABOVE A small samp le of the 200 p lus different gins and mi ers available at C onstantine Stores

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PERFECTION T e country s to c efs el students ring ne dining to Truro en it ollege.

ith pop-up restaurants and eateries becoming all the rage in towns up and down the country, bringing world foods to new audiences, Cornish students are getting in on the action while getting the chance to ork ith the ﬁnest o the country’s chefs. Following a week recreating classic dishes from Nathan Outlaw’s recipe books, Professional Cookery students at Penwith College worked with Outlaw’s acclaimed Head Chef, Tom Brown, to host a stunning pop-up evening at Senara Restaurant in Penzance. Tom, currently at Outlaw’s in the Capital and formerly of St Enodoc in Rock, worked with aspiring chefs from the college to offer guests a delicious menu featuring dishes including seaweed cured salmon, cucumber chutney and horseradish yogurt; braised ox cheek, smoked mash and watercress; and hot chocolate tart with clotted cream, orange and whiskey syrup. Toby Whitty, of St Ives, says: “Tom was getting us to do things right, as they are done in a restaurant kitchen. He expected our work to be of a professional standard and at the same time was really pleasant to work with, always asking us questions about what we were doing.”

The next event on the horizon for Senara is to open its kitchen to Stephane Delourme and Stuart Pate from Rick Stein’s The Seafood Restaurant for a similar evening in May. But it’s not just Penzance that’s experiencing the power of pop-ups. Spires Restaurant in Truro has hosted a series of themed evenings, including everpopular dinner and jazz nights. The team is now looking forward to welcoming Jack Stein on board to work with The Rick Stein Academy students at Truro College for a special evening in May. Claire Frearson, Professional Cookery ect rer, e p ains here are h ge benefits to these pop-up restaurants. It offers real working environments for the students to work with professionals that they respect and can learn from for their future careers.” t s not on the st dents ho benefit though, as lucky members of the public get to e perience the best o the co ntr s fine dining right here in Cornwall.

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A fabulous feast

IN FOWEY

T ere can e fe t ings in life ner t an t e com ination of convivial surroundings a elly full of delicious food and a glass of t e nest ine.

or the ageing rockers amongst us, ‘Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad’ but to hit the jackpot and bag all three, you know that you’ve happened upon something really quite special. With a history to be proud of, walking into Fowey Hall is like stepping through the front door of your rich uncle’s house. Commissioned by Charles Augustin Hanson in 1889, this stunning mansion has a unique character. Now a listed building, it combines the laid back atmosphere of a country house with the elegance of a Victorian manor, remaining in the Hanson

family until it was sold in the late 1950s. Current owners, Luxury Family Hotels, spent a most the entire ﬁrst ear o o nership restoring Fowey Hall to its former glory, retaining and preserving its unique heritage. Such is its charm that Elton John almost bought it as a private dwelling – thankfully he didn’t, as his loss was our gain. Fowey Hall boasts ‘contemporary, childfriendly luxury’ and that’s exactly what we experienced. There’s a choice of two dining rooms: a garden room for more informal dining, where children are welcome and can run in and out with ease, and a more formal traditional restaurant. We opted for the garden room as were dining with children and were not disappointed. It’s the little things that make the difference and at Fowey Hall attention to detail is everything – crisp linen tablecloths, gleaming cutlery and attentive but unobtrusive service. I could wax lyrical for many paragraphs about the surroundings but we were there to eat so I should move on to the food… Plymouth gin cured salmon gravlax with crab beignet and pickled cucumber was my starter of choice and what an excellent choice it was, succulent, fresh and full

"Plymouth gin cured salmon gravlax with crab beignet and pickled cucumber was my starter of choice and what an excellent choice it was, succulent, fresh and full of flavour"

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ì ABOVE A f ternoon tea on the p atio or by the ﬁre BELOW A selection of dishes f rom the menu

o a o r dining partner chose the tandoori spiced grilled halloumi with a cooling cucumber raita and declared it a triumph – vegetarian starters are so often a let down, but certainly not in this case. The children were brilliantly catered for with baskets of fresh bread and prompt delivery of their main courses – they were never without something to eat which was great as it meant we could enjoy our dinner without small people demanding to be entertained. For them, steaming bowls of pasta and mouth-watering homemade burgers were the order of the day. Our main courses were equally delicious. The venison kiev for me, which I chose with some trepidation but that came highly recommended by our waiter, was a success. Similarly, the crisp buttery pastry of my partner s goat s cheese and editerranean tart was a match made in heaven. The children all had Cornish ice cream for desert, always a winner in our family. For us, the cheeseboard is a must and with a mixture of local cheeses and homemade chutney we feasted well. Head Chef, James Parkinson, is passionate about his food and local provenance is

always at the forefront – he grows herbs in the hotel’s garden and ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible. He’s a family man, which shows in his children’s menus and certainly makes the world of difference when dining ‘en famille’. One of the other great things about eating at Fowey Hall is the ‘verre de vin’ system which means there is a vast selection of wines available by the glass, including bubbles. This is genius – it means you can take up the recommendation of a different wine with each course and sample a variety of Camel Valley wines, amongst others. The true test of a good meal, especially when dining with children, is the comments at the end: “Delicious, yummy, and just lush,” were the watchwords to the end our delightful meal. We all left the restaurant with happy hearts and fond memories of a delicious meal in glorious surroundings.

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t’s a February afternoon, the wind bites but the sun is shining. Between appointments, my editor and I have ended up in Padstow, head of the Camel River and one of Cornwall’s top foodie destinations. We wander past the harbour, taking in the view across the estuary to Rock – blue-grey, rippling waters and sandy beaches – before making our way up crooked streets. There, tucked in the heart of town, is just the place for lunch: Rick Stein’s Café. We are welcomed by Matt, the manager, who shows us to one of the natural wood tables. We admire a couple of sea-inspired sculptures before sinking into nautical print cushions and resting our eyes on the light, calm and cosy space. In no time at all, my companion is presented with a bowl of mussels, coconut, ginger and a hint of red chilli. I set myself to peeling my salt and pepper prawns. They are delicious (luckily the relaxed setting permits the icking o ﬁngers and the Asian side salad, with crunchy bean sprouts and sesame soy dressing, is beautifully refreshing. e t comes m madras ﬁsh c rr o

g rnard, ser ed ith rice and a huge poppadum. It’s spicy, but the chunky gurnard holds its own. My fellow diner’s dish is ight a miso dri ed sa mon fi et with vermicelli noodles, spring onion and chilli. We savour the taste of freshly-landed ornish fish, hi e the co o r a o rs take us far away to the East… but back we must come, because it’s time for pudding! We people watch over a sunken chocolate cake and a plate of blue cheese served with oatcakes, honeyed walnuts and quince jelly. The family on the neighbouring table peruse the children’s menu; small faces light up at the prospect o homemade fish fingers, or, i they’re feeling adventurous, moules marinière. Each dish proves just the right size for lunch (and pudding an indulgence we can’t resist e are content, re ctant to ea e and the newspapers by the bar call for settling down with a coffee… however, it’s time to get back to the o ce We thank Matt and his team for their wonderful service and step outside. The sun is lost behind a cloud, but platefuls of seriously good food have left us feeling warm. Our verdict? Certainly worth a visit!

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ornwall has plenty of things to boast about. Not only is it blessed with breath-taking landscape, beautiful beaches and stunning coastline, its histor is incredib rich ﬁ ed ith inventions, discoveries and creative genius. Not many people know that titanium is one of Cornwall’s greatest discoveries – one that has had a profound effect on the world, including, in recent years, on luxurious watch brands. Titanium was discovered in Cornwall in 1791 by William Gregor in the Manaccan Valley, on the Lizard Peninsula. It was originally named Manaccanite, but was eventually given the name titanium after the Titans of Greek mythology. The location of its discovery has since been commemorated by a plaque placed next to the bridge. The reason that titanium has become an increasingly popular metal of choice among luxury watch brands is due to its lustrous properties. Its contemporary metallic white hue exudes style and strength.

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Add some kle spar Beautiful bespoke pieces of jewellery from Porthleven’s Clair and Paul Pennington.

e all love a bit of sparkle in our lives, and accessorising with a few select pieces of individual jewellery is a fantastic way to breath ne i e into an o d o tﬁt o, for something a bit special that you won’t see everywhere else, we love the designs produced by Clair and Paul Pennington, at he e e er orkshop, orth e en It has been a year since Pennington & Pennington moved to their larger premises across the harbo r rom h mb e beginnings in the hut that’s now their workshop, Clair and Paul made the move to allow more room to stock their wonderful range o bea ti bespoke e e er The family business is proud to do things locally, producing, mending and adapting jewellery in-house and onsite, avoiding long waiting times, hidden shipping costs, or the orr o items being ost in the post There’s plenty they can do for you: ring resizing, rhodium plating, stone setting, cleaning and polishing, engraving, pearl knotting and threading, or simply changing your watch battery – if it’s jewellery related, they can do it! Commissions and alterations are welcomed too, in Paul’s words: “We make unwanted unfashionable pieces into contemporary designs without losing

sentimenta a e a so p rchase unwanted secondhand precious metals, rec c ing and re sing hen appropriate While most of the jewellery is handmade onsite, they also stock other local artist’s work in addition to recognised brands including estina, nkers and eppe in atches o don’t see anything in store that takes your fancy, Clair and Paul can create bespoke e e er to o r e act speciﬁcations As well as unique items, the other great oc s is ser ice ast t rnaro nd and competitive pricing have forged a strong relationship with their customer base, who know the job will be done to a high standard, to their e pectations and on time he shop is open e er da e en nda s – from March until about October time, with red ced ho rs d ring the ieter months o, ne t time o re in orth e en, pop in and ha e a ook o rse

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Fashion

In vogue Take a trip to the online store for the latest looks for early summer.

ooking or a ne o tﬁt to welcome in the arrival of spring? Then why not head over to Brigid Foley, the beautifully stocked boutique in Tavistock? You’ll be shown some stunning clothes ranging from casual, smart and unique to classic and elegant. With sizes ranging from 8 to 24, there’s something for everyone and the selection will suit all pockets too. “With spring and summer getting closer, we’re all excited and getting ready for the warmer weather to arrive”, explains Becky. “And with that in mind we’re now excited to receive our new season’s items weekly!” If you’re unable to visit the boutique in person, then fear not. Simply click on to Brigid Foley’s easy-to-use website

(www.brigidfoley.co.uk), to pick up the latest fashions from the comfort of your own armchair. Shopping online has never been easier. “We have an option on every item to ask a question relating to the product, to help with a less risky order”, continues Becky. “Browse our many categories and follow our ‘New Arrivals’, which are coming in thick and fast weekly. Treat yourself... as the way you look will treat others!”

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Lifestyle

Loving

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And the work! Mandy meets Tom Kay, founder of the hugely successful Cornish business: Finisterre.

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om greets me at the workshop and shop just outside St Agnes. It’s no surprise that it is a bit out in the wilds, with views out over the sea, for the Finisterre brand and indeed, Tom himself, are all about the environment and getting out whatever the weather. The place is quietly bustling; with surfboards against the walls, and pictures and design boards; with several dogs curled up under the desks. The whole place has a warm and collaborative feel; it’s just how a creative workshop should be. Tom has spent much of his life near the sea, in the marshy wilds of north Norfolk: “The sea’s always been part of my life; it’s very much in me and in my blood.” Tom explains with a grin. “I read Biology (Marine focus) at the University of Bristol and then trained as a chartered surveyor in London. But I wanted to return to the sea and Cornwall. We’d always come here for

family holidays and when I was in Bristol o d come do n to orn a s rﬁng whenever I could. Then thirteen years ago ﬁna mo ed to t gnes and started Finisterre.” The Finisterre brand has grown a huge reputation for the quality and style of its product as well being an ethical and sustainable brand that researches its fabrics and supply chains, only working with suppliers who share the same beliefs. Tom mentions ‘the brand’ a lot; he is evidently passionate about the beliefs that make the Finisterre brand so special. “It would be hard not to be a belief based company living and working in Cornwall. Don’t get me wrong, we are a business with mouths to feed, but strong belief based businesses do stand the test of time as there is purpose to your existence.” It all started in his bedroom in St Agnes developing product that suited the reality

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“It would be hard not to be a belief based company living and working in Cornwall" o co d ater s rfing raditiona s rfing as a a s bikinis and board shorts, hich are fine or a co p e o weeks of the year. We came from an understanding of the weather and the commitment needed s rfing o er here windy, wet clifftops, waiting for the conditions to change. Building product to suit these conditions - wind and waterproof jackets, insulation layers, Merino base layers and chunky knits; making the product in the right places from the right fabrics. I still see our early product around now. We use recycled materials and a lot of Merino wool. One of our bestselling products is our Merino boxer shorts, once tried you just come back for more, it’s an unbelievable product.” Over the years they have built a loyal following of customers who understand the products and understand the brand they are buying into. Finisterre clothes are built

to last and if they get torn or damaged they offer a full repair service from the workshop in St Agnes. Tom continues, “We’re at the forefront of great adventure clothing and do like to push the boundaries. Really well designed products that become classics is what we’re after – clothes that are loved and worn for years.” They have recently a nched their ﬁrst ets it again om wanted to get it right – so they worked with 300 surfers, as testers, who used the wetsuit and gave feedback; Finisterre incorporated these changes into the end product and as Tom tells me “Ultimately these surfers have helped us design a better product.” Tom loves the life that Cornwall offers, he and the team go down to the beach for a surf or swim; they have team days out and can often be found in the stores (London, Falmouth and St Agnes). Of his role in the company Tom says: “I do a bit of everything, from working on new designs, ta king to ambassadors, cash o s, and e en strimming out the back! Keeping the culture a good mix of passion and drive is crucial.” In his spare time Tom is a helm on the St Agnes lifeboat, loves Chapel Porth for a surf and “going down to West Penwith because it still feels like you’re getting into the wilds of Cornwall.” He is as passionate about the environment as ever and his enthusiasm is contagious. Tom says, “It’s all about the journey, sticking to your beliefs, and you just have to keep going. I have a talented team to work with and an equally fabulous place to live… I consider myself lucky!”

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Cornwall’s feature home and garden event of the year is back for 2016 and looks set to be bigger and better than ever.

his year’s Cornwall Home & Lifestyle Show, sponsored by Nine Design, is perfect for anyone looking to improve their interior or garden, those searching for renewable solutions or undertaking a self-build, renovation or extension. The event gets better every year, with last year featuring almost 150 exhibitors and 4000 visitors across the weekend. This year’s spring show takes place on 30th April and 1st May at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, and will also host the ever growing interiors and homeware market, where people can take home art, ceramics, small items of furniture, blankets, throws pillows, glassware and much more. Cornwall is famed for its produce, so the ever-popular ‘A Bite of Cornwall’ food and drink market ret rns ith a se ection ﬁne wines and spirits, cheese, chocolate, spices and more. There’s a licensed bar and plenty of seating to indulge in seafood, quality pasties and pies, freshly-cooked falafels and a range of Middle Eastern food all served in the café. The home show has been running since 2011 and is a great way to discover the best of Cornwall’s produce, products and services.

Even better, it’s all under one roof, so you won’t have to drive all over the county to do it! It’s essentially your home design onestop shop pect to see great disp a s, ﬁnd new innovations, get great advice and take advantage of exclusive show offers. Show sponsors Nine Design have undertaken a lot of work in London over the years, but are based here in the Duchy. Nine Design’s Managing Director Adam Hodgson says: “We think now is the right time to promote our company nearer to home, hence choosing the Cornwall Home & Lifestyle Show as the base for our 2016 plans. The quality of the homes being built in Cornwall is exceptional, and being on our doorstep, it’s an area we would love to be more involved in. We design all our interiors with relevant substance, so we’ve decided to create a Cornwall themed interior for the show. One thing I will say is it won’t be boring!” Free entry pre-registration to the show opens in March. Visit the website for details on exhibitors.

é ABOVE From crockery to carp ets the C ornwall H ome & Lif estyle Show has an amaz ing selection of new p roducts

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Coastal getaway Win a stunning seven night coastal break worth up to £400 Gwendreath Farm Holiday Park is situated overlooking the beautiful Kennack Sands beach on the Lizard ennins a n o some o the ﬁnest ie s orn a has to o er, in a modern, well-equipped caravan that sleeps up to four people. Whether a fan of coastal walks, bodyboarding or simply sitting back with a cream tea, there really is something here for everyone. Enter now for a chance to win this fantastic prize!

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Thankfully, the days are getting longer and nothing marks the arrival of spring quite like a bunch of beautiful yellow daffodils. Fentongollan are offering you the chance to win a box of 100 beautiful daffodils grown right here in Cornwall. Whether for yourself to enjoy or perhaps a gift for friends or family, Fentongollan will deliver to any recipient of your choice.

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Have the time of your life experiencing Cornwall from the sea. Enjoy a day sailing from Falmouth on a cruising yacht that charters for families and small groups, for day breaks, weekends or longer bespoke sessions, and alternative sessions on Eco and Adventure Therapy. The day, managed by the experienced skipper, will include a lunch and tea and the winning prize is transferable to friends and families, so you could treat someone you love.

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Health

Back on the go

Don’t let a bad hip slow you down. Hip replacement surgery at Duchy Hospital could help improve your quality of life.

or over 40 years, hip replacement procedures have been giving people back their mobility. Of course, surgery is no small act, yet the long-term improvements in quality of life can make the shorter-term discomfort well worth considering. Traditionally, hip replacements have been offered to older, slimmer people who'd like to keep some form of mobility as time goes on. Typically these implants outlive the patient and allow them some freedom as they enjoy later life. However, recent studies have questioned the current dogma; it’s clear that surgery per ormed in stronger, ﬁtter peop e res ts in an outcome closer to normal function than if the procedure is delayed. These studies also emphasise the need to talk to an expert at an early stage in the development of symptoms. o nger patients ma beneﬁt rom therap or surgery designed to reshape the hip joint. hoping to limit pain and improve function, perhaps even delaying arthritis. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Darren Fern says: “Hip preservation was pioneered in the UK by our team, and recent studies show that our long-term outcomes in Cornwall match those of the pioneering

surgery centre in Bern, Switzerland.” The hip implants used at Duchy Hospital are tried and tested, with a variety of different design philosophies; some designs are cemented into place, others rely on bone ingrowth to achieve stability. The ‘ball and socket’ comprise of highly polished metal or ceramic balls moving against plastic or ceramic sockets. Metal on metal implants prove generally unreliable in most cases, so are not used at Duchy Hospital. Your surgeon should discuss the aspects of the various designs and help you make a decision on what techniques are most appropriate for your circumstances. Perfection can never be guaranteed, but outcomes are usually very successful. Major surgery involves taking small risks in return for a very high chance of vastly improved quality of life. It is important to discuss the pros and cons with your surgeon so that you can make informed choices and decide whether surgery is for you.

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Options Hip replacement surgery is available privately and on the NHS at Duchy Hospital. Surgery as a private patient will mean a shorter wait time and that you will have your operation at a time to suit you, while receiving a range of

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In every sense… Where do we go when we have a problem and know we can share how we feel?

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his is the time of year when we can really appreciate both being a mum and also just say ‘thank you’ and ‘I love you’. There are a plethora of Mother’s Day cards and gifts available but do you know what? The greatest gift you can give is the gift of time and absolutely being present too. No distractions – just time and great conversation. I love being with my daughters and family. One of my favourite ways to spend time is to enjoy a good walk, with our two dogs, along a beach to one of the fantastic cafes for a steaming mug of lovely tea and a chat. Favourites for me include Halwyn’s Tea Room, Trelissick Gardens tearooms, The Cove at Maenporth Beach and The Hidden Hut. A great destination is Lusty Glaze too – worth every single one of the steps down to the beach! Curl up with a board game in front of

their og ﬁre iss So go on, take your mum or your favourite friend for a good walk and a cuppa. Or treat them to one of the teas from Cornwall – Tregothnan and the Cornish Tea Company have great blends. Why not create your own Cornish cream tea? Be mindful you get the jam and cream in the right order! Above all, enjoy some time together with those you love.

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e all like to know we’re in good hands when it comes to our dental health, and that’s one thing you can always be sure of on a trip to The River Practice – along with a warm welcome, of course. Based in Castle Street, in the centre of Truro, The River Practice is Cornwall’s only multispecialist dental centre, with a friendly, awardwinning team. Its dental implant service offers a long-term solution for people with missing teeth, or who struggle to enjoy full use of their teeth – a convenient and effective alternative to dentures. So if you’d like to bring the conﬁdence back to o r smi e, then h not give the centre a call today? With the announcement of a new team member, Dr Vali Mirzayan, as an Implant Dentist, there’s even more reason to get in touch. Dr Mirzayan comes to the centre with an impressive resume, with wide-ranging e perience and a iﬁcations in a aspects o dentistry including restorative and cosmetic

dentistry; dental implants, periodontal therapy and advanced oral surgery courses in Sweden, Austria, France and the UK. This enables him to provide you with a comprehensive and modern approach to your oral health. Jeremy Peak, Director of The River Practice, says: “We’re really pleased to welcome Vali. He brings a huge wealth of experience to our already well-established team, and we look forward to being able to continue offering effective implant solutions to our clients.” o can ﬁnd o t more abo t a i, and the dental implant services offered by The River Practice, online. Give yourself something to smile about!

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fter three months of being sedentary we expect our bodies to be able to dive back into the spring chores and fitness regimes ta k to Mike and Tamson Barber and the team at athedra hiropractic to find o t more abo t the benefits o chiropractic care n its simp est orm it s a er e ecti e manual therapy for problems with muscles, oints and igaments ike e p ains t we look at the whole body not just where the pain appears to be or instance, ha e treated an Olympic showjumping hopeful who was getting frequent painful headaches the prob em as her ank e t changed the way she walked and stood, creating tension in her back, neck and sho ders, hich as ca sing the headaches e soon had her back riding headache ree Tamson continues: “We all get the odd ache or pain but if the same pain keeps returning then it needs to be ooked into ther ise the body adapts to compensate, which puts more stress on the body, and when the pain returns it s orse or, ike o r mpic hope , pain de e ops e se here e ca it a t mo ement patterns and the sooner o catch

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t h g u o � � f d oo Meals don’t just provide nutrition, they also invoke memories, bring people together and make us who we are, say the team at Cornwall Care.

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ou’ve decided to sell your listed building and, as with any other house, have tidied and spruced it up to make the garden and the house look as good as possible. Maintenance such as cleaning gutters, ﬁ ing roo s, painting and so on ha e a so been sorted out. There is, however, one area you may have overlooked which could have a ma or impact on the progress o the sa e or even lose you your buyer. s the o ner o a isted b i ding o ha e a legal obligation to obtain listed building consent or an a terations or e tensions you have carried out to the building. his inc des, e terna , interna and buildings within the curtilage. It’s a common misunderstanding that no permission is necessar or a terations to the inside o listed buildings, particularly Grade II listed building, but this is not the case. You have to declare any work that you ha e ndertaken on an b i ding or sa e as part o the con e ance proced re The buyer’s solicitor will carry out local authority searches to establish what consents ha e been granted or orks to the

propert and i an ork that o ha e had carried out does not have consent then a query will be raised. It is at this point where your sale could stall. While it may be possible to obtain retrospecti e isted b i ding consent or the work, this takes time and you may lose your b er as a res t t is there ore important i o are thinking o se ing o r isted home and you do not have the relevant permissions, to consider that these be sought and be in p ace be ore o go to the marketp ace Court Design & Conservation provide the e pertise to assist o ners in this sit ation with negotiations with the local authority conser ation o cer and the s bmission o doc mentation to obtain a decision There are, however, situations where the ork that has been ndertaken is ar reaching and damaging to the historic b i ding to an e tent here consent o d not be orthcoming this is the case, Court Design & Conservation can provide guidance on how to manage such a situation. It is important to remember that the responsibi it or an na thorised orks

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tormy seas, dark skies and the depth and power of the ocean inspire a rich, dark and moody colour palette, explains interior designer Nicola O’Mara. “By working with these tones”, she says, “we take a step away from the usual coastal colour trends that we are surrounded by. Seaside style does not have to be all driftwood, seashells and shades of blue and white.” Indeed, interiors can be so much more dramatic and stim ating as e as bea ti and reﬁned Think pretty coral colours, glittering emerald and turquoise waters and dark shady hues of blue and grey. “Complement these tones with warm metallic accents, add textural and organic shapes, and accessorise with minerals, foliage and large ceramics. Use natural linens and knitted blankets, think soft and tactile and gentle and calm. Add quirky curiosities such as fossils, crystals, old prints, maps, wicker and stone.” ico a ho ds a ﬁrm be ie that e a so keep close to our own hearts here at Cornwall Living – that a home should be lived in, be inspiring and be able to evolve.

“If you are not sure about using one of these strong colours on a wall, then introduce them in smaller amounts. Use them in accent pieces such as cushions, rugs, art work and trimming, but remember not to use the same tone everywhere. Combine it with similar shades but with enough strength to add that bit of ‘wow’. Think simple and elegant and place items thoughtfully to show off their true potential. Choose items for your home that you truly love, displaying art work and collections in groups.” Whatever the size and scope of your project, Nicola can help you through your design journey. Your personal style is always at the centre of her designs meaning that your room, your home, your space will be beautiful, unique and above all, yours.

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In the frame Tim Simpson talks us through converting your barn with an oak timber frame.

he UK has a long association with barns. It began with medieval tithe barns built by monasteries to store the large quantity of tithes paid to them in grain, but barns have since been constructed by many others who have needed the shelter they provide. These barns were built from the materials closest to hand and in England this often meant timber, so the tradition of timber framed barns began. Timber framed barns are the epitome of vernacular architecture; natural, local materials used for simple but striking design. As agriculture has changed, some of these barns have sadly fallen into disuse and disrepair, but timber framed barn conversions allow these redundant buildings to be brought back to life, whilst preserving their rich heritage. The varied rural landscape of Cornwall holds many a hidden gem of a barn and barn conversions have become popular in the county. A barn conversion can maximise your existing space and it is a great chance to play with the architecture of the internal space while keeping the overall character of your property. Tim Simpson from Carpenter Oak Cornwall, the St Ives

based oak timber framers, takes us through the ins and outs of converting a barn with an oak timber frame.

Why oak? “Oak is the traditional timber frame material because of its strength, durability, and its availability”, explains Tim. “It is used when green, which surprisingly is a reference to the moisture content in the wood (between 30%80%) not its colour. In contemporary timber raming e a so se o g as ﬁr, a straight grained softwood, as well as the versatile material, glulam.”

Style Barn conversions often have to keep the original character of the building, so a timber frame is an excellent way to do this because of the long tradition of timber framed barns. “The possibilities of converting your barn with a timber frame really are endless”, continues Tim, “and they can range from a striking traditional frame with a vaulted roof, to a more contemporary looking one, combined with steel. You could take in ence rom the st e o traditiona barns local to you. This local vernacular can

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be shown in your frame through the roof trusses you choose to use as traditionally these varied through different regions.”

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The engineering of a timber framed barn is a thing to behold. The beauty of the building is centred upon the structure of the frame, so the full impact of the roof trusses, beams, and wooden pegs shines through. It has evolved through the ages to this current exciting stage where we have innovative design and engineering alongside traditional materials and techniques.

Glazing Barns can be thought of as dark places, but frames can be made with applied glazing, giving you frameless windows. There are many solutions to let the daylight in. Roofs are often a key feature and there can be restrictions on how much they can be changed aesthetically. However, these restrictions do not mean a dark space as walls and gable ends can be glazed, providing you lots of light and character.

Renovating roof trusses Cornwall has an amazing heritage and preserving this calls for specialist skill. Carpenter Oak Cornwall is often called

upon to replace rotting timber roof trusses with exact replicas. “We recently undertook the replacement roof for the King Edward Mine museum in Troon and the roof for Ponsanooth Chapel after it was ﬁre damaged , sa s im r traditiona techniques meant that we could match the replica roof trusses with the originals.”

Conserving character For Tim, if there is a single rule to converting your barn it is be true to the building. Ensure that the barn retains its essential character and does not simply get turned into a house. “All that we do at Carpenter Oak Cornwall is based on historic precedent. Even a brand new barn style house carries forward all that we’ve learnt from visiting old barns, churches, and medieval buildings. We have worked with many leading builders and architects and we take the time to research your build, so that together we can share what in effect will be a labour of love.”

“All that we do at Carpenter Oak Cornwall is based on historic precedent. Even a brand new barn style house carries forward all that we’ve learnt from visiting old barns, churches, and medieval buildings”

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TRANQUIL LOCATION NEAR TREBAH GARDENS helford passage, near falmouth Helford Passage - 0.5 mile ø 5 double bedrooms ø swimming pool ø striking conservatory ø parking for several cars ø integral garage with ample storage ø countryside views with river glimpes ø 2,632 sq ft ø EPC=E

Savills Cornwall Matthew Rowe mrowe@savills.com

01872 243 200

Guide £1.2 million Freehold

CHARMING HOUSE WITH PADDOCK AND ANNEXE constantine, near falmouth 5 bedrooms in total ø 2 miles from Port Navas ø 3 miles from Helford Passage ø useful outbuildings ø 3 bedrooms in main house ø interconnecting 1 bedroom apartment ø grounds and paddock of around 1.5 acres ø separate 1 bedroom apartment ø pretty courtyard ø 2,901 sq ft ø EPC=F

Savills Cornwall Matthew Rowe mrowe@savills.com

01872 243 200

Guide £635,000 Freehold

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St Merryn

£450,000

open countryside to the coastline in the distance. EPC – D

on tantine

walk of the beach. EPC - F

Near Padstow

£650,000

An immaculately presented, detached barn conversion, four en-suite bedrooms and far reaching countryside views to the Camel Estuary. With half acre formal gardens plus paddock and copse. EPC - E

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Celebrating 21 years in business, we handle the sale of all types of property in the area, from the aﬀordable to the prestigious and exclusive

Porthcothan Bay

£595,000

the countryside to the north Cornish coast, three bedrooms, large gardens and plenty of character. EPC - E

Trevose Head

£1,500,000

extensively refurbished to create one large family residence plus detached

Penrose

£300,000

located in a peaceful hamlet within a short drive of several sandy beaches.

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Truro

ÂŁ440,000 An individual four bedroom detached family home of exceptional quality in a sought after area. Plenty of parking, gardens and a garage. EPC rating C

Penryn

ÂŁ299,950

Offering the ultimate in stylish living, this three bedroom townhouse has been beautifully renovated. Open plan kitchen with bifold doors opening onto the garden. Superb garden room. Central location in the heart of the town. EPC awaited

www.clivepearceproperty.com hello@clivepearceproperty.com cpearceproperty ClivePearceProperty T: 01872 272622 | M: 07710 607829 | M: 07790 073451 31 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2LS

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ST KEVERNE, LIZARD PENINSULA

FORMER FARMHOUSE WITH SEA VIEWS Set in delightful Cornish gardens approaching approximately one acre with distant sea views over Falmouth Bay to the Roseland Peninsula. The former farmhouse is full of charm with wonderful character features throughout. There is potential to create a one bedroom annexe whilst the property has also been used as a bed and breakfast in the past. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms to the first floor whilst to the ground floor is a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, utility, garden room/occasional fifth bedroom, shower room and w.c. The gardens are absolutely delightful with a host of wonderful plants and trees which include Camellias, Rhododendrons, Magnolias, Hydrangeas, Acers, fruit trees and a superb Ginkgo tree. There is ample parking, double garage as well as areas of lawn, two duck ponds and small wooded area. EPC - F

Guide Price - £599,950

PORTSCATHO

CHARACTER COTTAGE JUST YARDS FROM THE SEA Fully refurbished and beautifully presented cottage in a central village location close to the beach. In many respects the front elevation of this delightful cottage with its open fronted timber porch epitomises character of a true Cornish cottage in this particular geographic location. Whilst currently used as a holiday home, it is large enough for full time living. It has been fully refurbished throughout and now affords charming two bedroom accommodation with a large ground floor living space, which is notably light and airy. With the rare benefit of a private parking space the Guide Price is £355,000. EPC - E.

CHARACTER COTTAGE Tucked away in this sought after community just yards from the sea. Larger than might be expected and beautifully presented throughout, this charming cottage has plenty of character and a very homely feel. No. 2 Sunnyside comprises a terraced cottage with a sizeable extension at the rear. It enjoys a quiet location in the very heart of the village, with sea-glimpses from the first floor. The cottage is suitable for both full time living or a luxury holiday home and internal inspection is essential. EPC – E

Guide Price - £339,950

Guide Price £355,000

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01326 565016 www.thematherpartnership.co.uk

NEW

Kuggar - £335,000

The Lizard - £480,000

A truly delightful stone fronted detached four bedroom period Cornish cottage with a detached chalet/summerhouse being set in the popular hamlet of Kuggar and within walking distance of the golden sands of Kennack Beach. Tastefully presented throughout, the cottage has much charm and character and a host of features including an Inglenook fireplace. Being offered for sale with no onward chain we highly recommend your earliest appointment to view. EPC F - 21

A rare opportunity to purchase a detached four bedroom bungalow that although in need of updating and modernisation offers fantastic potential for a ‘Grand Designs’ make over, or indeed the possibility of updating the current property and having a building plot in the garden (all of course subject to the necessary planning requisites). Being offered for sale with no onward chain. EPC rating - F - 33.

NEW PRICE

Praa Sands – OIEO £500,000 “Location, location, location” is something we hear often in the property market, so if you are looking for a fabulous property that enjoys a stunning location in Praa Sands then this four bedroom detached property is one that most definitely you should not miss. Enjoying a lovely south facing sunny aspect and wonderful sea and coastal views your earliest appointment to view is highly recommended. EPC rating - C - 70.

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Rinsey Croft - £339,950 A wonderful opportunity to purchase a totally refurbished and recently extended two bedroom semi-detached traditional Cornish cottage that now offers charm and character with contemporary living. Tastefully presented throughout the cottage has many fine features including an Inglenook fireplace, beamed ceilings, reclaimed pitched pine flooring, solar panels and much more! EPC pending.

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SEASCAPE TheMeadow PENTIRE | CORNWALL A stunning four bedroom detached family home set in an idyllic hamlet

Offers in the region of ÂŁ579,500

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Charity

A passion to help Mandy meets Juliette, Manager of Made for Life Foundation.

rriving at the Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre, home of Spiezia and Made for Life Foundation, I'm enveloped in a warm hug from Juliette, smiling broadly. We collect cups of tea and settle down to talk. Juliette’s enthusiasm for life and all things MFL is infectious and we are soon chatting away like old friends – Juliette has that wonderful gift of making you feel right at home and in safe hands, a real essential when she is meeting clients who have cancer. “People can often be quite wary to begin with.” She tells me with a big smile: “coming to a orkshop or ca ing in or the ﬁrst time can be extremely daunting for some; it’s important to b i d a rapport ick and ﬁnd time to listen.” The charity runs workshops, provides specialist massage and therapies or just a cuppa, for anyone on the cancer journey and Juliette positively encourages carers and supporters to go along too. “It’s vital we look after the people doing the looking after!” she adds. Juliette has lived in Cornwall for over 20 years with her family and heard about the charity purely by chance. “I really wanted to

run the London Marathon, and run for a local charity. A friend in Perranporth with cancer told me about Made for Life Foundation and the lifeline it had given her, so I decided to run for them.” There were a few mishaps with registration for the London Marathon, and Juliette ended up running the Welsh arathon t am deﬁnite r nning in the 2016 London Marathon in aid of Made for Life. Training is well under way!” Then Juliette adds with rye smile. “But it is hard asking people for money again! Everyone was so generous last year and here I am raising money for Made for Life again!” When the job of running the charity came up last summer, Juliette leapt at the chance to take it on. “I wanted to do something that made a real difference and I have a real passion for helping people. It really is my dream job!”

MADE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION

T he H ealth and Wellbeing C entre, T ruro T R1 3FF 01326 221777 ( Juliette) madef orlif ef oundation@gmail.com ( Registered charity 113884 6) Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Fundraising & sponsorship Made for Life is always looking for people to fundraise, from coffee mornings to running marathons! MFL offers sponsorship opportunities for you or your business. If you're interested get in touch. "Together we can help make a difference." Next workshop Mindfulness on Friday 29th April To donate to Juliette’s London Marathon go to: http://uk. virginmoneygiving.com/ JulietteHathway

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