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Foreword Eager with excitement, we embrace normality; whatever that might mean after more than a year of living in an altered state. In our renewed embrace, of once every day past times, we happen upon them now like pastures new and celebrate the lost luxuries returned to us. Our eyes are opened and our senses heightened to the promise of regained experience. Fitting then, that the following pages are a celebration of inspiring people and places. The doors of Porthminster Gallery are open again after a fallow period of online viewing and virtual exhibitions, bringing together a group of artists whose connection with the Cornish coast unites their work (20). Life through the lens of Liam Alford , offers altered images, taken from angles not often seen, giving rise

to seascapes and landscapes of breathtaking beauty. Such heightened consciousness was the catalyst for Tara Williams’ recovery and the subsequent formation of the science-led wellbeing brand that is transforming homes and o ces for the better , and Tia Tamblyn talks to swimwear designer Vicki ones, whose eco-friendly swimwear brand, Sand & Palm offers a functional, earth-kind collection for those who want to make a more conscious choice.

It is without a doubt that inspirational women abound in the Duchy, proven as Melissa Thorpe, Interim Head of Spaceport Cornwall, expounds on space, STEM and the future of rocket launching in Cornwall . So, whatever normality you are beginning to embrace, let D IFT be your inspirational companion.

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TA L E S O F T H E O C E A N At Porthminster Gallery

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FLEETING MOMENTS

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C R E AT I V E H E A D S PA C E

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SEA AND SHORE

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A GOLDEN ERA

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A coming together of minds

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TALES of the OCEAN WORDS BY LOWENNA MERRITT

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Porthminster Gallery’s ‘Sea Stories’ exhibition tells the vivid, intertwining tales of the movement, mood and emotive qualities of the Cornish ocean.

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of the coastline. Sea Stories features work from some of the finest Cornish painters, including Mike Bernard RI, Andrew Bird, Ian Harrold, Martyn Perryman and Jenny Hirst, all using the dynamic expression of paint to depict their lived experience of the ocean. Andrew Bird’s large abstract canvases use shape, colour and space to convey the hydraulic energy of the sea. His style of abstraction and metaphor invites the viewer to unpack the painting’s deeper meaning, slowly uncovering the story of his relationship to the ocean. The end result is a euphoria much like what the sea can invoke in people, matched by his bold, contrasting colours and dizzying layouts.

s spring blooms, skies get lighter, the ocean gets bluer and Cornwall buzzes with a unique aquatic energy. Porthminster Gallery celebrates this elemental magic in its latest exhibition Sea Stories this June.

The exhibition will showcase an array of paintings, prints and ceramics by artists whose works tell, through original and perceptive visual language, the fascinating tales of the crashing seas and rocky shorelines of west Cornwall.

Paint is a highly expressive medium and is perfect for recreating the wild, unpredictable movement of the sea and the rich textures

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Martyn Perryman’s paintings tell a more physical tale, conveying the rich haze of blue which envelopes our vision when we are by the shore. “I have always been fascinated by horizons,” Perryman says, “and tend to focus almost exclusively upon this subject.

This is largely due to the meditative essence they bring in their immutable calmness.

My intention is to create paintings which reproduce the peacefulness and clarity of mind that can be achieved when looking out to a horizon; free from the pressure and visual clutter of urban life.”

Perr yman’s intensely rich and vivid paintings will feature alongside Jenny Hirst’s more delicate and spontaneous landscapes. Hirst’s paintings tell a narrative of the relationship between mood and movement, and how this is particularly noticeable in the landscapes of Cornwall which are ever-changing with the weather, time and tides. “I have tried to capture the different moods of the water, the coastline and the skies, the casting of light and shadows on the water and the sweeping sands disappearing and re-appearing with

These pieces will be displayed alongside Ian Harrold’s smaller, intricate oil paintings in an intriguing but complementary dialogue.

Harrold’s paintings are inspired by poetry, in particular The Seasons of North Cornwall by Charles Causley, which depicts a longing for the sea. His collection of paintings ‘Beyond the Sea Roads’ are an ode to this separation he similarly experienced during lockdown, being so close yet just too far away from the shores he loves.

“In normal times,” Harrold tells, “many hours would have been spent amongst the rocks of hidden coves, perhaps gazing out to sea, wavelets lapping around my feet, eddies swirling around my toes in sharp, cool sand and shingle. This year so far my feet have remained dry.” Harrold’s work therefore tells the visceral story of love and loss that the ocean can symbolise, and the emotional connection we have with it which appears to stem from an inbuilt instinct. “In Cornwall, one is never far from the sea and its presence is always there, even when we can’t see it... I think we have all longed for the sea.”

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preceding artists such as Pablo Picasso and Ben Nicholson. His vivid linocuts rely on shape, perspective and depth of field to tell the story of a scene, such as gazing from a flower-pot lined window out onto the shining moon above the ocean beyond in his piece ‘Moonlight over the Bay’. Both artists’ work draw you in amongst the scene, causing you to feel the presence of the surrounding houses, streets and ornaments that decorate the pieces.

the ebb and flow of the tide,” Hirst says.

Through a combination of layering, collage, drawing and scraping into the canvas, Hirst creates an emotional map of the scene which captures the liveliness of the ocean itself.

The exhibition also contains mixed-media artists, who experiment with form, medium and texture to capture the dynamism of the Cornish coast.

Mike Bernard’s work begins as onthe-spot sketches, which are then built with layers of paper collage, newspapers, tissue, leaflets and magazines, infiltrated with strokes of acrylic ink. Bernard tells of the final stages of the process, which bring the scene to life.

“From this state of chaos, I endeavour to define the subject through various drawing techniques, to a finished stage where the subject has recognizable passages, but at the same time retain a semi-abstract, impressionistic feel, engaging the viewer’s imagination.” Bernard’s chaotic calm will be paired with the prints of Trevor Price, which draw on the humour, tenderness and form of

Two highly anticipated artists also featured are Anne Barrell and Craig Underhill, whose hand-built ceramics merge the emotion and secrets of the west Cornwall coastline into beautifully crafted physical artefacts.

Inspired by the famous St Ives mariner and ‘primitive’ painter, Alfred Wallis, Anne Barrell’s historical style rum cups, pedestal bowls, platters and jugs use the unique sgra to technique of scratching through the surface of the slips before firing. The end result is characterful and charming pieces which merge maritime history with current

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A B OV E ‘Newlyn Harbour ’ – slab-built ceramic, decorated with slips and glazes by Craig Underhill

TOP RIGHT ‘Round The Point’ – hand-painted ceramic with slips and sgra to decorations by Anne Barrell

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are complemented by his abstract seafront paintings. This collection of dramatically different and dynamic artists and styles are unified by one thing their love of the ocean and the stories it tells. The exhibition, which will be held at the gallery’s new home at 22 Fore Street, St Ives – runs from 1st May to 26th June and is a visual replication of those stories, inviting viewers to view the ocean imaginatively, playfully and from a deep, emotional perspective.

lived experience, showing the timeless and everlasting culture of the seaside. Contrasting with Barrell’s historical take on the Cornish coast are Craig Underhill’s modern and enigmatic ceramics, which give shape to the elemental structures of the shoreline. “I enjoy the challenge and rewards of exploring the unfamiliar, of making new shapes and searching for new mark-making techniques,” Underhill says of his hand-built slab forms on which he builds layers of engobes, slips and underglaze colours. The final product is playful, visceral and striking – pieces which

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A B OV E ‘Hayle Rivermouth’ – mixed media on board by Craig Underhill

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Photographer, Liam Alford, is driven by the pursuit of an image that’s never before been seen.

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iam first realised his passion for photography during his time at college. “That was when photography was part of the National Diploma in Fine Art. Back then, nothing was digital and we processed all images in a dark room. I got my first digital camera five years ago, and that’s when I rediscovered my love for it.”

Liam draws inspiration from all different kinds of media; it could be a magazine in a waiting room, or a photographer’s feed on Instagram. In his own photography, Liam explains: “My main aim is to try and show the world through my perspective, and show people images that they haven’t seen before.

Every photographer wants to take ‘never seen before’ images and although that’s becoming harder to achieve, it is still possible.”

fact, he reveals that he also has a keen interest in portrait and urban photography, and with trips lined up for when we’re allowed to travel again, Liam is looking forward to venturing into new grounds with his camera in hand.

Already adept at capturing the essence of Cornwall in unique and often before-unseen ways, as Liam looks to diversify his portfolio, we can’t wait to see the photographs he comes home with.

Predominantly focusing on landscapes in Cornwall, Liam has a flair for capturing the fickle nature of the weather here by the sea.

It’s a passion, too, and as he puts it: “It’s the joy of capturing a fleeting moment that gets me out of the house most days.” But it’s not just the coast and countryside that draw his eye. In

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A B OV E Tide’s Out

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A B OV E Stormy Godrevy

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These stunning islands are fringed with sandy secluded beaches and criss-crossed with miles of trails and paths to walk, cycle or ride. Island ferries can take you to the gardens of Tresco or the rugged beauty of St Agnes. There is far more than you can see in a day and perhaps that is why so many people come back, time after time.

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A B OV E Ale and Cakes Mine

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TOP LEFT Jurassic TOP RIGHT Hayle Beach

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A B OV E The Mount

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A coming together of minds and materials; a north coast collaboration sees a new workshop and retail space come to town.

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to invest in an entire framing set-up. The equipment was brought from a retiring framer who took them under his wing and taught them the skills that they use today.

Locating their business in the vibrant coastal town of Newquay was an obvious choice; the combination of a thriving town, coupled with an on-the-doorstep surf break was too good an opportunity to miss.

Since its inception, Mojo Framing has grown rapidly and in March 2020, as the business expanded, the pair embarked on renovating an old garage, turning it into a beautiful new workshop.

ewquay is the beating heart of Cornwall’s north Coast; a surfer’s paradise and a holiday dream. It’s ever-increasing popularity as a tourist destination has led to the rapid growth in the number of small businesses, inspiring entrepreneurs, and creatives who are drawn to the town. Two such woodrelated business, Mojo Framing and Dick Pearce & Friends have come together to share their creative passion in a bespoke workshop and retail space in the town. The ard is an exciting new venture, encompassing a design-led ethos of hand craftsmanship and sustainable materials.

Specialising in making custom frames for artists, photographers, galleries and individuals, Mojo boasts a large clientele of Cornish artists and photographers including Nina Brooke, Ben Allen, Olly Howe and George Stephens. Their work also frames pieces in Newquay’s North Coast Asylum,

Two surfers, Moritz Bremekamp and Jamie Johnstone, studied together at Plymouth University both with an avid interest in wood work. The desire to build quality sustainable products and work for themselves led them

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The Drang Gallery in Padstow, alongside many individual commissions across the UK. Moritz explains: “Framing is an artwork in itself, finding the combination of frame and mount that will complement and not detract from the artwork is the key.”

It might seem incongruous that a framing company would be found next to a bellyboard shop, but it’s amie’s love of wood and surfing that has inspired the collaboration. If you’re into bellyboarding you’ll have heard of Dick Pearce. It was actually Charles Pearce who began making wooden boards at his tannery in the small town of South Molton, in Devon.

His boards soon took off, and son Dick took over the business creating boards in the same fashion for 50 years.

Recent investment in a high-end photographic and art printer enables Moritz and Jamie to provide a full creative service.

They are able to print large format work on an array of art and photographic paper, following which they custom-frame the work to suit the customer’s requirement.

The printing studio is located above the framing workshop alongside The Yard shop and gallery, with plans to exhibit a variety of artists and photographers work in the space throughout the year.

In Dick sadly died and the business was brought by amie and his partner. At the time, the bellyboard had dropped off in popularity, replaced by the cheap, foam, imported body boards we have all come to hate. Now named Dick Pearce & Friends, Jamie and his team have made it their mission to bring the

A B OV E New technology allows for a full creative service

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Dick Pearce & Friends is producing hundreds of bellyboards each month, so reducing the amount of plastic in the environment and broken, unwanted boards left on our beautiful beaches.

bellyboard back to popularity once again it’s a super-fun and sustainable alternative to polystyrene bodyboards and, as each board is handmade using the original techniques passed down through the Pearce family over the years, it will last you a lifetime. “I’ve got very happy memories of learning to surf on my grandparents’ bellyboards from the sixties. The boards are still in the shed to this day, with the original (faded) logos on them Bellyboarding was where my love for the ocean began. e want to bring this amazingly simple, exhilarating sport back into popularity,” says Jamie

If you are in Newquay take a moment to pop into the brand new Dick Pearce Friends shop at The Yard and if you haven’t yet tried bellyboarding you should; it’s simple and fun and never fails to bring a smile to everyone’s face regardless of ocean conditions, age or ability. They even have a bunch of boards you can borrow for free if you want to try before you buy.

Demand has grown steadily over the last few years with people wanting a more sustainable solution to having fun in the surf, and now

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Simple and seasonal recipes for the home cook, from Emily Scott’s debut cookbook.

Extracted from SEA & SHORE: Recipes and stories from a kitchen in Cornwall

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ar r u alo o ar lla road an Olive, Lemon and Rocket Salad SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 400 g (14 oz/3 cups) broad (fava) beans, podded, or peas

For the dressing:

Handful of black olives, pitted and halved

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

250 g (9 oz) rocket (arugula), washed

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balls of buffalo mozzarella

fl oz scant

cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of ½ lemon

Zest of ½ lemon

Cornish sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cornish sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method Gradually add the olive oil, whisking to emulsify. Squeeze in the lemon juice and whisk to combine. Check the seasoning.

Blanch the broad beans or peas in boiling water until tender.

Drain and season, then place in a bowl along with the olives and the rocket and toss to combine.

To serve Tumble the salad onto a serving plate. Tear the mozzarella balls into 4 pieces and place on top.

Drizzle with the dressing and scatter over the lemon zest.

Make the dressing. Put the mustard and sherry vinegar into a bowl and add a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

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ain r or o n or i l roasted with Lemon and Thyme SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS: medium or

small ohn Dory fillets

Good olive oil, for drizzling 2 lemons (1 per person), sliced into sunshiny circles Fresh thyme leaves (lemon thyme is so fragrant) Cornish sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method Roast in the oven for 10–12 minutes. Remove from the oven and spoon over the lemonscented olive oil and cooking juices.

Preheat the oven to 220 °C (200 °C fan/430 °F/ Gas 8). ash and dry the fish, then place in a roasting tin (pan).

Note: Some warm sourdough bread to mop up the lemony, olive oily juices would be perfect.

Season each fillet on both sides with salt and pepper and drizzle generously with olive oil.

Tuck the lemon slices and thyme leaves between the fish.

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SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS:

125 g (4 oz) unsalted butter, diced

6 peaches, washed and sliced

1½ teaspoons cold water

100 g (3½ oz

cup apricot jam For the Almond filling:

Pouring cream or a dollop of crème fraîche, to serve For the Pastry:

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oz unsalted butter, softened

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oz scant

cup caster superfine sugar

250 g (9 oz/2 cups) plain (all-purpose)

2 eggs

Flour, plus extra for dusting

200 g (7 oz/2 cups) ground almonds (almond meal)

g

oz

Zest of 1 lemon

tablespoons caster superfine sugar

1 egg, plus 1 yolk

Method Bake blind on the middle shelf of the oven for 10–15 minutes, then remove the beans and parchment and return to the oven for another 10 minutes until the pastry is cooked through.

Ifmaking individual tartlets, reduce the cooking time to 5–10 minutes and 5 minutes.

First make the pastry. Place the flour in a food processor along with the sugar, whole egg and yolk and diced butter. Blitz. Add the cold water and continue to process until the dough comes together into a smooth ball. rap in cling film (plastic wrap) and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes while you make the filling.

Remove the tart case from the oven and pour in the almond filling.

For the filling, in a large bowl, beat the softened butter together with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then fold in the ground almonds, until you have a soft paste that quite easily drops from a spoon. Stir in the lemon zest.

Arrange the peach slices decoratively on top and return to the middle shelf of the oven. Cook for 35–40 minutes more or untilthe surface is golden brown and the top is firm to the touch.

If making individual tartlets, again reduce the cooking time to 15–20 minutes.

Generously flour your work surface and roll out the pastry large enough to line a 23 cm (9 in) loose-bottomed fluted tart tin pan . Line the tart tin with the pastry, pressing firmly into the sides with your thumb. Or as pictured, line ten cm in individual fluted tart cases. Chill for 30 minutes.

In a small pan, heat the apricot jam until runny, then use a pastry brush to brush it all over the surface of the tart. Leave the tart to cool on a wire rack.

To serve

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 190°C (170°C/375°F/Gas 5). Remove the tart case from the fridge and prick the pastry all over with a fork. Line with baking parchment and fill with baking beans.

Serve (sliced or as individual tartlets), with a jug of pouring cream or a dollop of crème fraîche on the side.

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SUMMER STYLE W O R D S B Y T I A TA M B LY N

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Tackling the issue of ocean plastic, one stitch at a time.

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creating the fabrics and dyeing materials, through to the human impacts of how they are stitched together and then marketed and sold to us. Synthetic fibres have become the most commonly used to create our clothes, making up more than half of the fabrics we wear. Yes, they offer durability and elasticity, they are quick to dry and cheap to produce; yet polyester fibres alone take almost 70 million barrels of oil annually to make, and around 200 years to decompose.

s spring gives way to summer, Cornwall’s beaches become the playground of choice for so many of us, bringing much joy, excitement and salty adventures... and vast quantities of plastic. Plastic not only from escapee beach and picnic paraphernalia, but did you know that the majority of swimwear is made from nylon, which is a synthetic fabric derived from plastic?

The increasing interest in the impact of our lifestyles on the environment has seen a shift in eating trends towards the seasonal, sustainable and more locally grown. We are coming to understand that not all plants (or animals) are produced equally. Yet when it comes to what we wear, there still seem to be vast gaps in our understanding (including my own) of the processes of making our clothes – from

Nylon is the synthetic fabric of choice for swimwear, which requires not only stretchability to hug our bodies, but significant stability against exposure to sun, salt and chlorine. The arrival of nylon in the mid 20th century revolutionised many industries including fashion, and there’s no doubt that the technical advantages of the fabric leave

PREVIOUS Vicki Jones, Sand & Palm

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Adding colour to fabric through dyes can cause major issues with water consumption and pollution of surrounding waterways – affecting soil, plant and human health so Vicki ensures that her fabrics are dyed using non-toxic inks, and are screen- or handprinted, both of which use significantly less water and create less waste than conventional methods.

flannel and woollen bloomers coming up short. But at what cost to the planet?

Here in Cornwall sustainable swimwear brand Sand & Palm was founded by Vicki Jones four years ago with the purpose of creating eco-friendly swimwear. As a surfer and clothes designer who wanted to maintain the capabilities of synthetic fabrics without the environmental impact, Vicki began designing and making women’s swimwear made from recycled ocean plastics, in timeless designs that are made to be worn for life.

Each element of Vicki’s product is, where possible, upcycled or bio-degradable, from labels made from organic cotton; tags and packaging from recycled paper; swimwear bags made using organic calico. Vicki also designs and makes a range of beachwear for which she uses organic hemp, a natural, biodegradable fabric that uses much less water to grow than cotton and doesn’t require pesticides, which have been recognised as a major cause of environmental pollution and human illhealth. Vicki comments: “Hemp is an amazing material, it’s going to be really important for the future, it’s one of the most sustainable fabrics.”

Vicki uses a fabric called Econyl, made from regenerated nylon sourced primarily from ghost fishing nets that have been lost or discarded at sea or on land) along with other post-consumer plastic waste. With ghost fishing nets making up more than half of ocean plastic, and the projection that we are on course for ocean plastic waste to outnumber marine life by 2050, this is an environmental issue with devastating global consequences.

By taking the waste nylon and repurposing it into swimwear, it is removed from the oceans and given new life, which also limits the amount of fossil fuels used to create new fabrics.

By designing and making her clothes inhouse, Vicki is able to adjust her designs so that they fit perfectly as each garment is made to order, increasing the likelihood of them being well-loved and well-used. She purposely creates small batches of clothing, to minimise waste. Vicki has designed an iconic capsule collection that is functional, timeless and durable. The process of evolving the designs or bringing out new styles is purposefully slow; there’s no chasing seasonal collections which by their nature render previous styles redundant.

The regenerative fabric that Vicki uses is the cornerstone of her brand, but Sand & Palm’s sustainable credentials go well beyond these materials. When setting up the company, Vicki wanted to take a 360 approach, carefully considering every stage of the process in terms of social and environmental impacts.

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with their clothes? Vicki encourages her swimwear to be passed on to someone who will enjoy giving it new life, or donate to a circularity project in which the fabric will be once again re-used and re-purposed.

Instead, Vicki explains: “I don’t work to the seasons; if anything, I produce new products maybe once a year, but I still sell the older styles because they’re classic designs that stand the test of time. I want the clothes I make to last a long time in people’s wardrobes.”

Sand & Palm’s process is completely transparent – in stark contrast to the sweatshops of many large, multinational fashion brands where human rights abuses have been well documented. Vicki has seen a surge of interest in buying from small-scale, local brands where production and manufacturing processes are visible.

“People enjoy having an item with a story and background to it, rather than just buying something that’s meaningless and therefore they’re more likely to throw away.

When you’re wearing something that’s been made especially for you and it’s made by someone you can identify with, that makes a difference.”

Durability is another carefully considered element of Vicki’s swimwear. In addition to the longevity offered through her timeless designs, Vicki crafts her clothes so that they’re made to last. Swimwear is sewn using two layers of fabric making it robust and well fitting, helping it to stay in place (important with activewear) along with using stitching techniques that are designed to last. Customers are advised to wash their swimwear gently in fresh, cold water and without detergent, then dry garments out of direct sunlight – all of which helps them to last longer. And if they have finished

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Disconnection with the story of what we wear is perhaps a major contributor to the problems plaguing the fashion industry; our lack of understanding of the processes, people and natural resources required to make what we wear has led to us undervalue our clothes, which has implications for how we collectively treat the people and resources in the supply chains, and for the likelihood of us respecting and keeping hold of our clothes. In an industry that is the second biggest polluter in the world, and where half a million tonnes of microfibre are dumped in the ocean each year this is clearly an issue that urgently needs to be addressed.

Vicki acknowledges that buying from a small, independent label with an ethical and transparent manufacturing story could be perceived as a luxury. Certainly, the cost will be more than an equivalent cheap high street purchase; but the latter doesn’t honour the real costs of production – environmental or social – and as Vicki says: “It’s really important we take the time to do our own research around what we buy, take back a bit of control over our lives. We’ve become so used to doing everything quick, fast, easy, but that’s not sustainable.”

My conversation with Vicki reinforces the role that independent labels can play in the clothing economy, encouraging us to slow down, value our purchases, keep them for longer, seek out garments that are created using sustainable resources, with costs that reflect the real inputs, and ultimately buy less. It’s also hugely encouraging that, inspired by brands like Sand & Palm, we the consumers are starting to demand greater transparency and ethical practices from bigger brands that have such a significant impact on people and the planet.

Sand & Palm is a quintessential slow fashion brand, consciously anchoring itself against the tide of fast fashion that has swept us all along. Vicki explains that when she first started planning Sand & Palm, industry insiders – with her best interests at heart – advised “that I shouldn’t promote being an eco-friendly brand, I was told it would put people off, and the implication was that being sustainable would compromise the style and quality of my clothing. There’s been a huge shift in perception, that stylish and environmentally friendly can go hand in hand. In fact people are now asking questions of brands that aren’t using sustainable practices.”

And so this summer, as we set aside the winter woollens and reach for the beachwear, let’s firstly consider: do we need to buy more And if we do, can our choices be inspired by Sand & Palm’s slow, sustainable style?

Listen to an audio version of Tia’s conversation with Sand & Palm via Episode 4 of the Breakfast & Beyond podcast, out on Thursday 27th May: www.tiatamblyn.com/ podcast. tiatamblyn.com johnherseystudio.com sandandpalm.com

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British Divers Marine Life Rescue is raising money for a brand new hospital in Cornwall to care for stranded seal pups. This is the story behind the build.

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Lizzi has responded to calls to help dolphins, porpoises and whales, but mostly she helps stranded seal pups.

At one point Lizzi had seven pups to care for, feed and clean. “That was pretty extreme, for us and the team,” she tells me. “You’re waking up and making sure each pup’s health regime is gone through.

So, taking each pup’s temperature, checking, cleaning and treating their wounds, making sure they’re fed, giving them their medication, then moving to the next one. I didn’t do much work during the day when we had that many pups to care for. Fortunately a lot of my clients are in the States so when I stopped caring for seals I started my day job – at night!”

izzi Larbalestier works hard. From rescuing seal pups to housing them in her garage; this is one dedicated lady. The first time I try to arrange an interview, Lizzi is held up doing a pup survey for Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust.

When I track her down the following day she’s just finished up with a BBC News film crew and is waiting on a colleague to help look after an adult seal they’ve brought in who got herself into a really tricky spot, as well as an imminent visit from the Bishop of Truro.

But fortunately there’s just time to squeeze in a cuppa and a chat.

Save our seals As one of a team of medics, Lizzi is a bit like a coastguard for seals. She’s a volunteer for British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), a national charity that helps stranded and injured marine mammals around the UK’s coast. As an assistant area co-ordinator, she responds to calls about seals and other marine mammals in distress along a sweep of the north Cornwall coast.

Most people in Cornwall are probably surprised to learn there’s more than one seal hospital in the county. When you hear stranded seal pup, most people immediately think of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek. But the initial response to many pups is made by BDMLR. In fact, that’s how Lizzi discovered them, after finding an injured seal pup and calling for help.

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“We work really closely with the Seal Sanctuary and with RSPCA West Hatch,” Lizzi tells me. “A pup stays with us for an average of five or six days, but 12 to 14 is not uncommon at the moment. After that we usually send them to one of those rehab centres. Our operation is quite under the radar though.”

“I had the same misconception as everyone else that the people who came would be from the Seal Sanctuary. I watched the dedicated team of medics working that day, and had also seen them attending when a big sperm whale washed up at Perranporth beach. I found out about volunteering and it went from there. I’d volunteered with aggressive dogs before and I love animal interaction and being able to help animals in distress.”

The quiet and humble nature of this incredibly skilled but unassuming charity is usually fine, but it does make things a bit more di cult when you’re trying to raise much-needed funds. “The charity is 30 years old and I am absolutely in awe of the skills of the medics we have on board but we’ve never shouted about it too much and fundraising is a real challenge when people don’t know who you are and what you do. We want to create a facility that all the amazing people who volunteer with us can be proud of,” Lizzi says.

Lizzi’s day job is working as a Blue Health Coach which is all about promoting mental, physical, spiritual, psychological and social health and wellbeing through connection to water. Her work ethic includes giving a third of her time back to ocean conservation, so this is a great balance.

A new hospital Cornwall is one of the busiest areas for calls about seal pups. In fact, BDMLR have had so many callouts in recent years that they’re now fundraising to build a bigger hospital. Pups typically stay in the hospital for temporary emergency care until they reach a certain weight and condition that they can be released, or until there’s a space for them at a larger rehab centre.

Creating capacity With space for just four seals at the current hospital, and demand regularly outstripping that, the team have had to get creative in the past with where to house any overspill. “We outgrew our original hospital and have found ways to cope with the additional influx for the last ten years,” Lizzi expains. “One of our medics

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her neck was a cut deep into her blubber which would have impacted her ability to hunt and feed, leaving her severely malnourished.

owns a holiday park and the seals took over their laundry room for several winters! There have been lots of times when there are pups coming in and they just don’t have anywhere to go. At one point this season, I had four in my garage and another three in my holiday let.

So, we’ve come to the conclusion that numbers are only going up and so it’s time for a new hospital. We’ve had a really successful start to our fundraising with a Crowdfunder campaign but there’s still a way to go.”

After nine days critical care the extent of Hattie’s liver damage caused by starvation meant the kindest and only option was euthanasia. “Caring for pups is emotional, ebbing and flowing between extreme joy and deep sadness. When the outcome is not one we would have chosen, we can at least know that we have acted with compassion to ease their suffering.”

The BDMLR team believe the reasons for the increased numbers are multiple. There are more people out enjoying the coast than ever before, so the first thing is we’re getting more reports of stranded pups. Then human disturbance is a big one. It’s really important if you find a seal pup to give it space and not put it back into the water. People don’t realise but they can create separation from mum just by getting too close.

The important thing is to leave it and contact us – no callout is ever a waste of time. Then there’s climate change. So the time the pups are born is around September, October time and we’re getting a lot more storm conditions. Pups only stay with their Mums for three weeks and then they have to become self-su cient. At that point, storm conditions make their life a lot more di cult and they’re getting exhausted, smashing up against rocks and struggling to find food. And then there’s net entanglement.

The seal in Lizzi’s garage at the time we spoke wasn’t a pup, she was a four to five year old seal that had been found caught up in fishing net.

Expanding the possibilities The new seal pup hospital will have accommodation for ten pups in purpose-built pens that will be easier to keep clean, easier to administer medication in and give them better access to water. That means staff, like head vet Natalie Waddington, will be mainly based in one place, instead of providing animal care in multiple locations. Equipment like the new blood machines will also make it far faster to analyse samples (which currently have to be sent away), diagnose issues, prescribe drugs and create treatment plans.

The charity doesn’t often treat larger seals, it’s usually pups who have got themselves into trouble and need food and medical attention.

But this seal, named Hattie was found wedged in rocks at Gwynver beach unable to escape an oncoming tide and would have drowned without the help of BDMLR medics.

The new facility will also have a state-of-the-art training centre and provide opportunities for research. Because of her day job, Lizzi is excited about being able to study the mental health effects on people working with marine life.

“We have a mixture of people who volunteer, including people with post-traumatic stress disorder, people with autism, people with social anxiety. So, this is Blue Health science in action – it’s showing that when you protect what you love, when you protect marine life, it impacts your physical and mental health.

It impacts your ability to think and to be creative and to lead and to work as a team. So from a human perspective, it’s huge.”

It transpired she was a seal who had been observed by Cornwall Seal Group Research Trust entangled since 2018 but previously inaccessible for rescue. The wound around

Increased research ability will benefit the animals too. The team have noticed an increase in cases of lungworm in the pups brought in this year, suggesting something is going on

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rescue, Desi was like a completely different seal, a vocal, strong and healthy pup ready to complete his recovery and return to the wild.

with their eco system. They’ll now have the facilities to investigate issues like this. “We have a responsibility to protect our apex predators, like the seals. They are massively important in terms of the impact they have on moving the ocean systems around and maintaining prey heirarchies,” says Lizzi.

Lizzi says Desi was probably her favourite pup of the season: “He was a real character and very, very noisy so my neighbours were very happy when we packed him off to Gweek I was also lucky enough to witness his release into the wild.”

Back to the wild Each seal has their own unique story. Like Desi, who was rescued one night in November in the midst of stormy weather. He was exhausted, freezing cold and had various injuries. He was rescued and taken to the hospital for a full veterinary assessment and further treatment. Despite his temperature coming back up over the following night Desi remained extremely lethargic and seemed to deteriorate further. In the afternoon, one of the medics witnessed Desi being very sick – it seemed he had eaten a bird carcass in his search to find something to eat and this had resulted in a very serious stomach upset. Desi remained very unstable for the next few days and there were times the team thought he wouldn’t pull through. Care and monitoring from volunteers and the lead vet at the hospital eventually saw Desi turn a corner about a week later. By the time rehabilitation centre space opened up days after his

I’m intrigued to find out how Lizzi feels when she watches seals she has cared for released back into the ocean – is it a mix of emotions?

“I think a lot of people might assume that,” she tells me, “but I just feel pure joy. They always do a little look back as if to say thanks and then they’re gone. There’s a moment of worry they won’t go but they do. It’s pure joy for me because they are going back where they’re meant to be.”

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John Bray and Partners celebrates 50 years of north coast property sales.

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“ ock, Daymer Bay, Polzeath and Port Isaac.

However, as a client and market-led agency, we are moving further afield. This last year has seen us complete on properties on the south coast, in Seaton and Fowey, as well as stretching along the north coast to Boscastle, Trebarwith, Perranporth and Pentire Head. ith huge demand for the wonderful beaches in north Cornwall we find ourselves being drawn further afield. The Seven Bays are in high demand with their abundance of coastal properties with beach access, all within easy reach of Newquay airport and because of this we find ourselves growing organically into these other areas.”

ou’ll need to turn the clock back five decades for the beginnings of this story. As local postmaster and postman, ohn Bray was a trusted keyholder for a number of local properties. A familiar face around ock, ohn subsequently set up a holiday letting business that expanded into an estate agency and the rest, as they say, is history. The excellent customer service that was the cornerstone of its inception in , remains at the heart of the business today.

The original holiday letting arm has recently separated from the estate agency; in an everchanging market, it was time to pass this on to the next custodian. Now under the wider Sykes umbrella, ohn Bray Cornish Holidays is benefitting from a powerful, national booking platform while maintaining the same service, faces and local expertise at its o ces in ock and Port Isaac.

North Cornwall is a vast natural playground. ith its combination of stunning beaches, scenic coastal paths and superior golf courses, the team at ohn Bray are in no doubt that they are very lucky to be at the heart of this. o continues: “It’s because we live here ourselves that we understand why people really want to come here; we are finding that many more owners are looking to relocate. Particularly now with the pandemic, people are spending more time, if not full time, here in Cornwall.” Despite

As of , ohn Bray and Partners Estate Agents LLP is now owned by osephine Ashby and Alex oads, with Alex heading up the formal ICS valuations for the company. o, as Managing Partner, runs the agency dayto-day and explains that their core market is:

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being a holiday destination, the area maintains a vibrant community, particularly noticeable during the recent lockdowns, with everybody pulling together. Community volunteer groups were quickly set up to help elderly residents or those who were shielding, contacting everyone in the two parishes, and really proving that north Cornwall is a very nurturing place to live. Being a part of this for so many decades, it’s always been important for ohn Bray and Partners to play an active part in its community whether that be through charity donations or working closely with other local businesses.

Pandemic-times have meant that ohn Bray and Partners has had to be adaptable and agile in order to prepare the ground for the next years. Technology has been so important to the team, particularly when it comes to communication as buyers are messaging via multiple channels, whether that be email, text, hatsApp, Instagram, oom and virtual viewings video tours are here to stay. “As a company we were particularly strict about adhering to lockdown rules, using all the tools available to us to keep both buyers and our community safe,” a rms Shireen.

Celebrating years of success in a year when the world has been turned on its head has had its challenges but also many rewards. Marketing and Operations Manager, Shireen Cunliffe comments: “During the first lockdown when it first went quiet, there was an eerie silence, with no-one knowing what was about to happen. In fact, it became an incredible opportunity for us to showcase the north coast to the rest of the . By adopting video viewings, we found we could show properties when nothing else was moving and our area began to grow shoots of life again.

Once restrictions were lifted, it was just like lighting a touch paper, and it has just gone and gone it’s been exhilarating

“As a result,” explains o, “pre-qualification has never been better. ou now know who your buyer is, whether they’ve got the funds, what the timings are, and all of this is done in advance and it’s acceptable to do that now. Previously, it would have felt massively intrusive to ask what we ask now in advance. Covid has reshaped the format of how estate agencies work, and this will never change.”

Looking to the future for ohn Bray and Partners, the message is one of nimble e ciency. was an exciting year despite everything and for and beyond, market-led, organic growth will be the agency’s direction: “Our buyer base has really grown. e now have even more people actively looking, with a significant volume of our instructions selling off-market, demonstrating the seriousness of the active buyer database we hold. That’s a sign of a strong market, when you’re able to pair your buyers with sellers. The pandemic has generated a lot of new interest, especially for those that have always loved north Cornwall, but haven’t necessarily thought so seriously about relocating. emote working as a norm has made this much more achievable, and

“There is no doubt that the focus for buyers wanting to secure their piece of north Cornwall is phenomenal. Despite media statements that there is a shortage of properties, we are getting a steady flow of new instructions, stock is coming, do not despair But our message to buyers is very clear; be swift, be focused, be prepared and of course be ready to compromise. hen properties in an area are so sought after, there always has to be some flexibility in expectations.”

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This is borne out by the arrival of the G7 summit to Carbis Bay as well as numerous television documentaries, selling the Cornish dream. While there is a premium being paid and prices have seen an uplift, o says that this shouldn’t perturb buyers. “Yes, it’s pretty buoyant at the moment, but that is also encouraging people who are considering selling, to sell. So, there is movement to the market, there are houses coming on. I believe the market is certainly going to settle; as Europe opens up, it will naturally do so. The market tends to move in steps, so we need to keep our feet on the ground.

“It is time spent talking to people so that everyone understands what’s happening. It’s not about us, it’s about investing time for the benefit of our clients. The last years has given us the experience, we know we’re just a part of the process. We just love this part of Cornwall, and we understand what people want to achieve here because we want that too,” finishes o.

For this niche estate agency, relationships and relationship building remains at the very core of what it offers. In a competitive location, the team at ohn Bray knows that it cannot rest on its laurels and must continue to adapt in a rapidly changing landscape, meeting the demands of both the pandemic and the developing nature of the market, while delivering the best service possible for every single client.

“ ohn Bray and Partners may have a halfcentury legacy, with experience to match, but as a company we see ourselves as 50 years young. The business is very much centred around people; whether that be buyers or sellers, and the ohn Bray ethos is about treating clients with respect and grace and retaining the relationship. This ethos

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With a record number of new businesses founded in, and expanding to, Cornwall, the region is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for a vast range of companies.

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above St Austell bay, the space looks out over the softer south coast and the distant rolling hills of Bodmin Moor. Despite only opening recently, there’s already a host of innovators sharing the space. Most recently, promotional merchandising company Fluid Branding, whose clients include Google, Virgin, Sky and American Airlines, moved to ESAM to expand their eCommerce development and new systems infrastructure.

any people look to Cornwall to expand their business because they’re seeking a different way of working. If the past year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of a work life balance. Whether it’s to escape the crowded commute, do more with downtime or just to find the freedom and space to think freely, finding a work environment that’s inspiring, functional and rewarding can sometimes be tough; not so in Cornwall.

Cornwall’s three innovation centres, in Pool, Penryn and Truro, are purpose-built for growing businesses that value community and collaboration. These are places to incubate, establish or even expand burgeoning companies, and a vibrant host of organisations – from charities to video game developers – already call them home. And for good reason. The growing, dynamic companies that work here can access first-class o ce facilities and informal networking areas, cutting edge research, and the

Today, that desire to work differently is reflected in Cornwall’s array of modern, purposebuilt workspaces that can be found spanning the region. hether firms are looking for a community of like-minded innovators, or a dedicated industry environment, Cornwall’s one-of-a-kind workspaces offer something for everyone, from historic seaside hotels transformed into contemporary o ces, to ecoforward innovation centres focused on business collaboration, these workspaces are as diverse and characterful as the Cornish landscape itself.

Cornwall is steeped in industrial history – just take a look at the mines and quarries that dot the landscape. Building on this proud past, the Enterprise Space for Advanced Manufacturing ESAM is the first phase of the new Carluddon Technology Park. Constructed on redundant china clay land, ESAM offers businesses in the manufacturing, engineering and low carbon environmental goods and services sector a dedicated workspace designed to inspire. Its B EEAM-Excellent o ces and industrial workspaces are bespoke, sustainable and wellconnected. Even the views are spectacular; set

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Cornwall. Dedicated property portfolio website choosecornwall.co.uk, managed by Cornwall Development Company, brings together the finest state-of-the-art o ces and flexible work hubs allowing you to easily search a range of available sites and property. O ce space costs and business rates are significantly lower in Cornwall than in London (75% and 88% respectively) so with this in mind, and 704,000m2 of planned new workspace, whatever the size or shape of your business, you’re sure to find a workplace you love.

individually tailored business support they need to kickstart innovation. For skincare pioneers Made for Life Organics, sales have grown 200% since being based at the sustainably built Truro location.

In celebration of Cornwall’s unique lifestyle, Crowdfunder and the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) started C-Space back in 2018, they pledged to give firms in the region a creative, multifunctional co-working space to network, create and innovate. Just a stone’s throw from the spectacular beaches of Cornwall’s north coast, this £2 million renovation of a Newquay hotel includes everything from contemporary o ces and local produce caf , to a state-of-theart production studio. However, it’s the wealth of expert business support available that really sets this particular workspace apart. With the two teams providing on-site expertise and guidance, it’s an ideal location for start-ups and established firms alike to bring radical new ideas to life. The result is an open, lively, bright, bold and vibrant working environment that provides firms with the space and support they need to grow globally – while still remaining closely connected to the region’s community, culture and history.

Not only is Cornwall home to exciting new innovation spaces and co-working centres, businesses are drawn in by the ecosystem of support that the region offers. ith a thriving industry across a range of sectors, there is huge potential for funding and collaboration within this existing network. There are also dedicated teams ready to help all manner of businesses settle into the region and maximise their capabilities by making the most of the existing infrastructure.

Cornwall is a world class mining district with a strong mineral endowment of metals, such as lithium and cobalt, which are vital to modern technologies. New exploration and mining techniques have the potential to revitalise the industry in this region, and the rich heritage of mining in Cornwall has left a legacy of mining experience and expertise ready to assist companies wishing to invest in the area. With more than 110 mining businesses in Cornwall, there is a strong and vibrant mining cluster with a broad range of existing capabilities, talent and network of support.

Taking a turn away from the traditional o ce, Distrikt offers a dynamic, ultra-flexible workspace. The premise is simple: pay per desk for however long you need. There’s no lock in fee, easy access to long-term rental and, importantly, superfast broadband. It’s built with a community of budding start-ups, entrepreneurs, freelancers and digital natives in mind, and with a lively, coworking environment providing a constant flow of new contacts, new opportunities and new ideas, inhabitants are thriving.

Built on the foundations made by the region’s fishermen and farmers, Cornwall’s food and drink sector, including success stories such as Camel Valley, Tregothnan Tea and Rodda’s, continues to go from strength to strength. The industry sees an annual turnover of over £1.5

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driven by collaboration and community. There are incredible sector specific networks such as Software Cornwall, Tech South est, Cornwall Mining Alliance and Creative Kernow – that help businesses connect and grow.

billion – making it one of the region’s most valuable sectors. There is a range of support available for food and drink companies within Cornwall, offering a fantastic chance to tap into new markets – especially when it comes to export, with more than £800 million in food and drink produce leaving Cornwall every year.

Boasting the world’s biggest rural fibre broadband network, Cornwall’s hyperconnected foundation for business is another key pull factor for companies looking to expand into the European market. Recently Marwick Marketing, a full service agency covering everything from search engine optimisation to social media management and website design, chose Cornwall as the location to expand their presence – all the way from Squamish in British Columbia – and establish a new UK-based o ce. CEO, Christian Thomson, commented: “Like Squamish, I’ve seen Cornwall quickly evolve in the past decade – especially places like Newquay, where there’s a thriving community of start-ups, I think the pandemic has helped even more businesses to see Cornwall as a compelling alternative to the city. It’s proved working in Cornwall is achievable for many sectors, and the region makes it easier to offer the work-life

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There is also funding support for both the HealthTech and Aerospace sectors. With one NHS Trust, one CCG and one Local Authority and over 30,000 jobs in health and social care, the region is supporting an ambitious HealthTech R&D programme with £2.7m of funding available through Plymouth University’s EPIC project. Launching the ’s first horizontal spaceport in 2022 and home to world-renowned Goonhilly Earth Station, Cornwall is also fast becoming a centre for the UK’s space industry.

With a whole host of companies leading the charge in space-related AI, data and machinelearning this is the place to be if you want to tap into the next era of exploration, with average qualifying grants for space and aerospace innovators of £135,000. Alongside the funding support in place, Cornwall’s business scene is

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balance so many people are looking for.” Pulling in businesses such as this not only helps to raise Cornwall’s profile as a centre for business excellence but also creates exciting new career opportunities for all.

Moving to Cornwall isn’t about turning working life into one long holiday. Instead, it’s a chance to find a new balance and get the most from personal and professional life, whatever that looks like. Whether that be relaxing country walks, exciting outdoor sports, or just an awardwinning place to eat – Cornwall has it all. With more than 30% of the region registered as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it’s no surprise Cornwall attracts millions of visitors every year. Every weekend is a new adventure, with hundreds of unique spots scattered across the region, from stunning beaches to hidden-away fishing villages. hat are you waiting for

Not only does the region offer a great -base for international companies looking to expand their market, it also offers tailored support for Cornwall-based businesses looking to export internationally. Cornwall Trade and Investment takes businesses across the world to secure investment, meet like-minded entrepreneurs, explore new markets and meet potential buyers.

In the current climate they have begun a ‘trade without travel’ programme with virtual trade missions for a range of sectors, helping them make the connections needed for export success.

As well as being able to find the perfect location, Cornwall has a growing hub of digital and creative talent, with three major universities developing and attracting valuable skills to the region, boasting more than 130 courses, from gaming to mining, and over 12,000 students.

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ora Margeaux Gollop’s life reads like a novel. Born one of five children, Cora’s childhood was a di cult one. Struggling with introversion, drawing and painting saved her, and created a sense of calm as chaos reigned: “I knew from an early age that I was creative. I constantly conjured images and puzzles in my mind and spent long hours drawing and painting, keeping scrapbooks, diaries and collecting treasures like a little magpie.”

At , Cora won a modelling competition which earned her a contract through the London Academy of Modelling and took her across the world. Later years saw Cora study for two degrees; the first in the provision for care for early years children with Autism and Asperger syndrome, an area she worked in as one-to-one teacher for years; the second, a Masters in eiki and Hypnotherapy.

Now working at Mylor yacht harbour, it wasn’t until lockdown and a cancer diagnosis, that Cora truly rediscovered her creative talent:

“Painting again kept me from depression when it seemed like everything was lost. My conservatory is where I paint; in the quiet and solitude. It’s a place where I can get lost in time, and the energy I feel is like a waterfall, perpetual. Like a love affair, painting is my passion.”

Cora is self-taught and inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast, sea and landscape. She cites local artists illy ohns, it ohns and Shane Couch, alongside acclaimed poet and painter upert Loydell, as her inspiration. During lockdown, Cora painted two identical pieces, one with her right and one with her left hand, which were auctioned in aid of the NHS, a charity close to her heart. “I was so grateful to be able to give back just a small amount for the excellent care I received during a harrowing time.”

Cora lives in Cornwall with her husband ohn, a professional photographer who works exclusively for Getty images, and their beloved dog Tess. coramargeauxgollopart

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COASTAL retreat

A spacious and versatile coastal residence with fabulous views across Falmouth Bay.

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ituated in an elevated position looking out across Falmouth Bay, just a short walk from the beaches of Swanpool and Gyllyngvase, Boslowen occupies a large plot that offers ample parking, space to store boats, and beautiful well-planted gardens – the perfect private spot from which to enjoy the views.

Heading inside, you’ll find a spacious sitting room with a cosy fireplace at its heart, as well as a good-sized study, catering to those wanting to work from home, or alternatively as a further bedroom. Further along the ground-floor hallway there is a large dining room, kitchen and conservatory, combining to form the perfect entertaining space. The dining room in particular is quite spacious, perfect for special occasions, whilst the generously appointed kitchen provides ample space for culinary creatives, with the most wonderful views out to sea. If it is the views you want to sit and enjoy, then the conservatory is the ideal place from which to do so.

Heading up via the broad staircase to the first floor and you’ll discover that the master suite is simply stunning, providing the most incredible views and offering its own private

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balcony from which to enjoy them. The guest bedroom also has sea views, whilst the third bedroom overlooks the courtyard. There is also a well-appointed annexe providing a further two bedrooms of self-contained accommodation for guests, however this could easily be re-incorporated into the main house, should you wish to create a large family residence.

Held in high regard as one of the best places to live in the , the lifestyle on offer in Falmouth is very much shaped by the water, with numerous beaches to choose from, lots of water-based activities on which to spend your time including kayaking, fishing, stand-up paddleboarding and sailing, plus myriad restaurants drawing on the region’s incredible produce. Add to this a variety of shopping opportunities, with a wealth of high street names plus a great selection of independent boutiques, not to mention the trendy bars and cafés hidden away at different points throughout Falmouth, and it’s no wonder that Falmouth is so highly sought after among those hoping to realise their dream of a life by the sea.

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WOODLAND haven

A unique Grade II listed family home in the heart of ancient Cornish woodlands.

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ound on the outskirts of the popular Ponsanooth village, this six-bedroom family home lies in a truly unique location on the edge of Kennall Vale Nature Reserve. Once part of the Kennall Vale Gunpowder Works it is an important part of Cornish industrial heritage and has been afforded Grade II listed status. etaining some of its original features, such as sash windows with shutters and ornate plaster cornices, Kennall House is a home full of warmth, character and comfort.

Approached via a long drive, it has a granite facade with brick arch inserts and ample parking space. The ground floor includes a large family kitchen, complete with an AGA, which opens through to a sitting room with a woodburner and adjoining conservatory. There is a distinct homely atmosphere to this part of the house, which also includes a dual-aspect dining room and a snug.

Two of the six bedrooms are en-suite, whilst one of the five reception rooms has been converted into a study with a woodburning stove. A detached, single story stone outbuilding provides additional space to be used as an o ce or games room and is conveniently equipped with both a toilet and shower room.

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Although an impressive dwelling in its own right, it is the grounds which make this property exceptional. The main, formal gardens extend up the valley from the house and include a heated pool, potting shed and a burbling section of the River Kennall. To the north is a large expanse of private woodland and to the north east is a series of large ponds, mature and specimen trees, a beautiful walled garden and a green-carpeted meadow. Surrounded by such extensive gardens, 21 acres in total, the property enjoys a great deal of privacy as well as woodland views from all rooms. hilst living in such a place affords its occupants with a secluded pocket of bliss, the central location also makes for convenient positioning. Ponsanooth Village has its own primary school, post o ce, pub, train station and village shop, and the nearby harbour and university town of Falmouth, north coast surfing beaches and the main A30 carriageway, are but a short drive away.

KENNALL HOUSE Guide price: £2.25M JONATHAN CUNLIFFE 01326 617447 office onathancunliffe.co.u

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BEACH chic A unique waterfront bolthole with beach ownership.

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he Beach Hut is a truly unique property, both in terms of its history and location. Built in 1929 as a tearoom for travellers walking down into the valley at Millook Haven, this is probably one of the most outstanding examples of a 20th century seaside beach hut in Cornwall. The position is nothing short of magical, with direct beach frontage and ownership of the beach (down to the mean high water) and the surrounding cli ops. In all, the plot spans approximately 40 incredible acres of north Cornwall, including over 1.4 miles of linear coastline, with the entire stretch designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Unique Homstays

The property itself is currently a very successful holiday let with Unique Homestays. It is the ultimate, secluded couple’s getaway, popular with Hollywood stars and those looking for a luxury, awayfrom-it-all retreat. Nestled at the back of the pebbly beach, you couldn’t be closer to the ocean here. The interior exudes beachside chic where simple white walls and stripped wooden floors are all that are needed against the ocean view. This is pared back, secluded living at its most luxurious.

Outside, the clapboard walls hark back

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to a bygone era, while the deck invites simple contemplation of the stunning surroundings. Wild swimming, stargazing and beachcombing are the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed here, before warming up in front of the woodburner.

Millook Haven Beach is north-west facing and is backed by the soaring Penalt Cliff.

Composed largely of pebbles and coarse shingle, it can be found between Widemouth Bay and Bude. Along with the seabirds, you’re likely to share this spot with walkers and experienced surfers when the conditions are right. You might recognise the location as it is often used as a photo shoot location and has also been featured in several films.

Unique Homstays

Although The Beach Hut’s location feels a million miles from anywhere, it’s just a short drive from here to the vibrant seaside town of Bude, with its unique sea pool, or for a longer stretch of beach, the endless sands at idemouth Bay offer watersports and sunsets aplenty. Such is the incredible uniqueness of this opportunity, it is unlikely to be on the market long and any new owner will be a privileged custodian of this exceptional and rare property.

THE BEACH HUT OIEO £1.75M JOHN BRAY & PARTNERS 01208 862801 sales@johnbrayllp.co.uk www.johnbraysales.co.uk

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WATERFRONT

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A contemporary waterside o o nau ical in u nc and lifestyle.

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nrivalled in location, this property is found in the covetable Cornish village of St Mawes. Designed to accommodate a lifestyle that makes the most of its waterside location, the ground floor is complete with a boat store and workshop, in addition to a games room, o ce and large garage. ight of access to a slipway makes it possible to launch boats from the front of the property and an internal lift makes it easy to move between the ground floor and the main accommodation.

The first floor features the spectacular living area, which capitalises on the panoramic views.

A combination of natural materials and floorto-ceiling windows on two sides of the building make for a distinctly nautical feel, whilst maintaining a sense of light and airy home comfort. A separate balcony and hot tub terrace create a further connection to the water; the ideal place from which to wind down after a day of working or sailing.

Including three reception rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the building has been meticulously planned to provide an energy e cient and low maintenance home, appropriate for anyone with an interest in boating. A combination of traditional materials,

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including American white oak and cedar have been used throughout the interior and exterior, whilst solar panels and an air source heat pump have been installed to provide lowcost heat and hot water.

St. Mawes sits on the eastern side of the Fal estuary and has long been one of Cornwall’s most desirable and exclusive destinations. It retains a great deal of its traditional Cornish character due to its detachment from busier towns such as Falmouth and Truro, yet has its own beaches, sailing club, castle, shops and a small but fine selection of pubs and restaurants.

There is a regular passenger ferry from the harbour to the town of Falmouth across the Carrick oads, and from Easter to October to Trelissick, Truro and St Anthony’s Head.

With panoramic views and direct water access to the Percuil river, The Boathouse lies in the perfect setting from which to enjoy a slowpaced lifestyle, alongside some of the best sailing waters the has to offer.

THE BOATHOUSE Guide price: £3.25M SAVILLS CORNWALL 73 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2PN 01872 243200 cornwall@savills.com savills.com

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CORNISH contemporary

A brand new home with access to a private beach.

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erched atop the Gannel Estuary, with unrivalled coastal views, this brand new property epitomises the best of contemporary living. Designed with both privacy and luxurious living in mind, the property sits behind a gated entrance within 1.2 acres of private communal gardens, complete with a kayak shed, outdoor shower and low-level lighting to guide you through the grounds.

Spread across three floors, the heart of the home lies on the first floor, where floorto-ceiling windows complement an openplan reception room, dining and kitchen area. Here, there is an overwhelming sense of sophisticated comfort, encouraged by high-specification appliances and luxury underfloor heating.

The ground floor is home to three super-king bedrooms and the first of three bathrooms, while the second floor boasts two en-suite bedrooms. The master suite includes a freestanding bath and a balcony – the ideal vantage point from which to soak up north Cornwall’s renowned fiery sunsets.

Located just a stone’s throw from the famous Fistral beach, this is an idyllic slice of paradise with easy access to one of Cornwall’s most vibrant seaside towns.

1 WOODLANDS, PENTIRE CRESCENT Guide price: £1.45M DAVID BALL LUXURY COLLECTION 01637 850850 sales@dba.estate

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The wildest of

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A rare and exciting renovation opportunity in the heart of Cornwall’s wild Lizard peninsula

t’s rare to find a person that hasn’t dreamed of cultivating their own perfect home, in a setting unrivalled in natural beauty. Gwendreath Farm, located on the eastern side of the Lizard peninsula provides such an opportunity, in a location which is equally wild and beautiful. Not only does this precious find have pre-approved planning permission, it is also set amongst the backdrop of an area in Cornwall which is rich in both history and biodiversity.

The Lizard peninsula is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterised by its past ties to both smugglers and pilchard fishing. Amongst its most well-known villages is Cadgwith, just a short drive away from the farm, and home to quintessential Cornish fisherman’s cottages with white-washed stone and thatched roofs. Closer still is uan Minor, a small community and village with a shop and post o ce. Helston town lies approximately ten miles to the north and has a good selection of shops, banks, schools, restaurants and pubs.

The property itself is situated a ten-minute woodland walk from ennack Sands, a stunning private beach which is open to the public. Backed by a nature reserve, the beach is a well-known family favourite and is a popular surf spot in the summer months, during which it is lifeguarded.

In more temperamental weather conditions the

waves can be heard from the farm, creating an atmospheric backdrop to a property destined to be a place of respite and secluded comfort for its future occupants.

Consisting of two disused barns, planning permission has been granted by Cornwall Council for three individual dwellings. Included are two single-storey, three-bedroom semidetached properties with an open-plan design, plus a detached two-storey farmhouse. The farmhouse in particular is set to be an impressive residence, complete with a carport and distant sea views. Planning is for three-bedroom accommodation with a master en-suite, an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, plus a utility room, cloakroom and bathroom. Made of traditional stone and retaining a number of original features such as granite lintels and quoins, all three properties are designed to maintain elements of their original character.

They will also benefit from enclosed private rear gardens and a central courtyard to provide additional parking and small gardens for the main house and barn one.

Gwendreath Farm guide price , is a gem of a find in one of Cornwall’s most unspoilt regions, with the potential to provide a lifestyle nothing short of enviable. philip-martin.co.uk

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A pure

PAIRING

WORDS BY LOWENNA MERRITT

Inspired by the essence of the Cornish coast and its rich oysters, a new gin is welcomed to the table.

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ward-winning distillery Salcombe Distilling Co is known for its flavourful gin which captures the spirit of a location or a moment, creating a palate enriched with nature and memory. Its latest gin is a collaboration with Michelin-starred Cornish chef, Paul Ainsworth. ‘Daring’, part of the Voyager Series, is inspired by a chef ’s signature dish and is an amalgamation of fresh Cornish flavours. The gin is distilled with whey and foraged Cornish botanicals, capturing the spirit of the Cornish wilderness, and its refreshing flavour is reminiscent of a day by the windswept coast.

Southampton-born chef, Paul Ainsworth’s businesses include Paul Ainsworth at No , Caff ojano, Padstow Townhouse, The Mariners Public House and Mah Chef ’s Table, all located in Padstow and ock, Cornwall. Michelin-starred Paul Ainsworth at

No is famed for its high-quality ingredients served in minimalist but flavourful dishes, which incorporate Paul’s unique personality and chef ’s touch. His restaurants are esteemed around Cornwall for encapsulating the flavours of the county, using fresh foraged and local ingredients wherever possible to ensure the food is as inviting and invigorating as the Cornish landscape.

His signature dish, A Tale of Porthilly, is ‘Daring’s’ inspiration. The plate celebrates the richness of the Cornish oyster, balanced with a fennel and apple salad macerated in lime juice, zest and sugar before being topped with a slice of fennel seed salami atop the oyster, which is fried in panko breadcrumbs and nori. The dish is simplistic yet fresh, and this is what ‘Daring’ gin replicates. The drink’s fragrance is rich and buttery, balanced with fennel, seashore herbs and warming allspice, all of which mirror the scents and

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with English wheat grain spirit, creating a harmonious smoothness ready to be infused with Cornish flavours. The spirit is combined with hand-selected botanicals, including fresh fennel, Cornish apples, seaweed, blood orange and fresh lime before being blended with oyster leaf and seaweed distillates. The finished product is indulgent, delicate and the perfect companion as you watch the fiery sun set into crashing Cornish waters.

aura of a summer’s day by the wild, unspoilt coast. The palate of the drink is that of a soft, velvety mouthfeel, flavours of zesty lime and blood orange cutting through notes of sweet liquorice to create a lively sensation. The subtle underlying notes are that of umami from oyster leaf, perfectly balanced with earthy angelica. The finish is smooth with depth and length, as the tang of sharp citrus and the warmth of green cardamom and anise linger on your tongue. ‘Daring’ matches its name, as it strikes the delicate balance between a biting zestiness and a rich warmth, much like the contrast between the sharp salty cool of the Cornish ocean and the gentle warm heat of the summer sun’s rays.

Salcombe Gin has won a vast array of awards for their uniquely crafted artisan gin. Inspired by the magical energy of the coast and water, Salcombe Gin is based around the coastal vitality of Salcombe and its shipbuilding heritage for exotic trading. Their waterside distillery on Island Street is one of the world’s only distilleries directly accessible by boat, and every drop of their produce is crafted with the environment at heart. This is why Salcombe Gin is the perfect match for a Cornish gin collaboration, as they understand the process of replicating the seaside aura in bottled form.

The drink recreates the soft and rich mouthfeel of A Tale of Porthilly’s Cornish oyster, and this is done through a distillate of milk whey, sourced sustainably from Briddlesford Dairy, where Paul similarly sources the whey for the butter served at his restaurants. The milk vodka base is blended

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‘Daring’ will be the seventh of Salcombe Gin’s Voyager Series, a collection of limitededition gins developed in collaboration with world-renowned chefs or iconic winemakers, each of which reflect their unique style and personality. On his part in the collaboration, Paul Ainsworth says: “Living here in Cornwall, we wanted to evoke a sense of being by the sea and include local flavours and botanicals that we enjoy in our restaurants.”

Named after a Salcombe Fruit Schooner, built in Salcombe for owners based in Padstow, the drink is an ode to the heritage of Cornwall.

“The name also recalls a time when our quaint fishing village of Padstow was a thriving

merchant port, whose ships transported spices all over the world,” Paul explains. “‘Daring’ was one of the ships, built for owners in Padstow: it is also the perfect word to describe the driving force and ethos of The Ainsworth Collection.”

To make the most of the rich, oceanic flavours of ‘Daring’, fill a large gin glass with ice and slowly pour one large measure of gin to three parts of a high quality Indian tonic water.

Garnish with thin slices of red or green apple and enjoy. This drink is best served sat al fresco, with a view of the wild Cornish ocean. salcombegin.com paul-ainsworth.co.uk

TOP The perfect pairing of A Tale of Porthilly and a glass of ‘Daring’ and tonic

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Perfection

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TOP Halekai, a bespoke build

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In conversation with Pendennis Shipyard’s Nick Kearton, on what goes into the restoration of a superyacht.

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endennis Shipyard is one of the world’s leading facilities, with a heritage spanning more than 30 years, a portfolio of more than 250 extremely diverse refit projects, and a focus on creating one-off custom build sail and motor yachts. In a A with Nick earton, Project Manager at Pendennis, we learn more about the shipyard ethos and gain insight into one of Nick’s recent projects the restoration of 1930s classic motor yacht, Marala.

Tell us more about Pendennis Shipyard Our ethos is that ‘perfection is personal’ and therefore all our projects are completely bespoke. They are also world-class, and Pendennis’ full-service facility, with direct seaward access, is capable of building, refitting and restoring yachts up to 100 metres. More recently, the investment into Vilanova Grand Marina and the development of our Technical Service Centre on site near Barcelona, also provides additional services for superyachts in the Mediterranean.

Over 400 highly skilled tradespeople are employed at the Falmouth base alone, and it’s their expertise and dedication that have made Pendennis the globally renowned superyacht company it is today.

What led you to Project Management at Pendennis?

Straight after sixth form college I joined the Merchant Navy as an o cer and travelled the world working for a major container shipping line, and was even lucky enough to have spent time on a British Antarctic Survey vessel. Along the way I earned a degree from the University of Plymouth in Marine Studies and Naval Architecture, which cemented my interest in the large yachting industry.

I worked my way up through the ranks as a deck o cer, but eventually made the decision to come ashore and move back home to Cornwall. Pendennis was at the top of my list of local companies to approach and 10 years ago I was lucky enough to be offered a place on their Project Management Graduate Scheme. Over the years I have worked on a host of yachts, including project managing the exterior works on 85.9m Aquila, the restoration of Haida and a major year refit of the m Leander.

What level of work goes into the restoration of a superyacht?

A huge amount of time, knowledge and skills go into the refit and restoration of a yacht.

Ideally, the team starts work on a large-scale project such as Marala the m classic

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Camper & Nicholson motor yacht that I am currently project managing the restoration of a good six months in advance. This can include client site visits, specification writing, contract and budgeting work, project planning and potentially even sea trialling prior to arrival.

Then when a project arrives, it’s full steam ahead. One of the USPs at Pendennis is that due to our large highly skilled in-house labour force we can conduct large scale refit and restoration projects in a relatively short time frame. The in-house control that we have through our various departments (including specialist fabricators, engineers, joiners, painters, electricians, and deck outfitters means that we are less reliant on sub-contractors than some of our other European counterparts.

Following the execution phase of the refit, the team then has a programme of recommissioning and sea trialling to conduct before the yacht can depart and we have a dedicated team based out of Falmouth that offers global support to our clients all year round anywhere in the world.

Could you tell us more about Marala and the unique challenges around her restoration?

Marala is a beautiful 1930s Camper and Nicholson Classic motor yacht. Built in steel, the yacht has had numerous modifications from her original design, not least when she was converted for naval service during World War II. Unusually though, for a yacht of her age she has had very few owners and when she came on to the market in , it was the first time in over 50 years. Marala is subsequently one of the few surviving yachts from the 1930s to have maintained her character and basic layout, as well as her original engines.

Her restoration at Pendennis will ensure that the yacht retains her original character and pedigree whilst incorporating modern systems and technology.

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During her restoration a comprehensive programme of works will see upgrades to the yacht’s steelwork, domestic and electrical systems that will harness modern engineering methods. Her interior will benefit from a completely new guest area, and London-based design house Muza Lab have been commissioned to bring a new look to the décor that both respects and celebrates the 1930s spirit of the vessel.

The yacht’s exterior will see a number of superstructure modifications that aim to restore her profile closer to the original lines. She will also benefit from a complete paint programme and a combination of refurbishment and replacement to her teak decks.

The biggest challenge that we have faced with the project has been keeping the momentum up. It is a large-scale project with multiple disciplines from our in-house teams all working together in unison. Like any restoration project, you hit unexpected snags along the way and it is all about problem solving and making quick, logical decisions to keep everyone moving in the same direction.

What are clients prioritising when it comes to commissions of this scale, and has this changed or evolved since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Our clients’ priorities have not really changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic; they are still looking for a personable and professional yard that can deliver a high-quality finished project whether that be a refit, restoration or new build. This is exactly what we offer at Pendennis and our forward order books are strong all through 2021 and beyond. We have a good mix of both returning and new

clients at both at our main Falmouth facility and our Mediterranean Marina complex and Technical Service Centre.

What might the post-Covid world mean for your industry?

The Superyacht industry is a global market and collectively we have fared well during the Covid-19 pandemic. That is not to say that it has not proved challenging at times – I know on Marala that the movement of people and goods has not always been as smooth as we would have liked. Also, Pendennis has had to adapt its working practises to ensure a safe working environment for everyone on site, but as a team we have worked through the challenges that we have faced. Post-Covid, everything is pointing towards a strong return to business as usual. pendennis.com

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A life turned upside down proves a catalyst for change.

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t the age of just 19, Tara Williams was diagnosed with a chronic illness. Her experience changed her perception and in 2019, she launched Conscious Spaces, a science-led wellbeing brand helping people transform their homes and workplaces into healthboosting sanctuaries. We talk to Tara about life in Cornwall, the long road to recovery and how to find tranquillity in a hyper digital world.

Nearing the top of Falmouth’s Old High Street, across a cobbled courtyard, sits a glass-fronted o ce filled with greenery.

Light pours in, and a fresh sea breeze blows off the Fal Estuary below, while salvaged pendant lights hang from wooden beams and Jimi Hendrix gazes out from the wall. This serene spot is the Cornish HQ of Conscious Spaces, a wellbeing brand dedicated to creating optimal living environments. From cleaner air to purer water, infrared light therapy and protection from electromagnetic radiation, Conscious Spaces offers products and services to create health-enhancing havens.

With bright eyes, a radiant glow and bubbly energy, Conscious Spaces co-founder Tara Williams (Tara’s husband, Darren, is the second half of the founding duo) is the perfect ambassador for the benefits of clean living. And yet, not so long ago, Tara was bed-bound by chronic illness – a formative experience that changed her life forever and sparked the idea for Conscious Spaces.

“For a decade, I spent about 90% of my time in bed,” explains Tara.

“I was very, very ill, and in excruciating pain 24/7. The fatigue was something else I could barely lift my head off the pillow.”

After years of turmoil, Tara was eventually diagnosed with severe endometriosis, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ME and Post Viral Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). “Back then, there was very little understanding or treatment available for endometriosis,” says Tara. “I was told that a hysterectomy was probably my best option. I was only 20. I felt completely hopeless. “Then one day, it was the first time I’d left the house that week, just for half an hour. It sounds hilarious now, but it was a big deal back then.

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And I was walking down the road, and I smiled at an old gentleman. And I had this realisation – a vision almost – that that smile changed his whole day, and then he smiled at other people and changed their whole days.

Like a ripple effect, just from that one smile.

And from that point, I was given the extra energy to keep on looking for a solution, because I didn’t feel so hopeless. Just from that smile, I thought, gosh, imagine what’s possible.”

This shift in attitude triggered the start of Tara’s recovery. She researched and trialled alternative remedies and therapies, studying healing modalities including vibrational medicine and a three-year practitioner training in core shamanism.

She qualified as a Nutritional Therapist, focusing on enhancing immune function and treating chronic illness through diet. “I looked at everything – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and slowly but surely, I started to get better,” Tara explains.

“The experience made me see that our environment is constantly shaping us. The air quality, the light, the water we drink, the food we eat, the chemicals we expose our bodies to – all of these things have a huge impact, either negative or positive, on our health.”

Taking a more holistic view led Tara to realise the critical yet often overlooked importance of protecting against the effects of the electromagnetic frequencies (invisible radiation waves known as EMFs emitted by technology. Over the last century, exposure to man-made EMFs has increased with the growing demand for electricity and the recent explosion of wireless technology.

It’s now common to wear internet-enabled devices, sleep beside them and allow children to play with them. But there’s a substantial body of scientific evidence to suggest this exposure has detrimental health effects.

“I knew I felt unwell around wireless tech, but didn’t know for sure if that was the cause,” says Tara. “I thought that it was just my ME making me more sensitive than the average person.”

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Though born and raised in Falmouth, Tara and Darren were living in London at this point. Having grown up around the corner from each other, the pair ‘met’ again properly when Tara was 18 and Darren 21, (“She tried to set me up with her best mate I wasn’t having any of it,” says Darren) moving to London for university shortly after. “Being in the city, we were surrounded by manmade electromagnetic frequencies. And through reading the science on the subject, I learnt that EMFs can have a similar impact on the body as other toxins, like unhealthy food or synthetic chemicals,” explains Tara.

“EMF exposure can affect everything from sleep to fertility and cellular function.

But I realised people weren’t pulling all these threads together.

I knew we needed to find some solutions.”

Tara’s growing concern about the effects of excessive technology and polluted urban environments, as well as Darren’s yearning for the sea, meant that their home county of Cornwall was soon calling. “The sea is my passion,” says Darren. “I love sailing, and grew up training with Ben Ainslie, competing at national and international level. I wanted to get back to the water – and just the general way of life in Cornwall. It’s unique.” As the setting for so many pivotal moments in their relationship, Cornwall holds special meaning for the pair.

“We had our wedding blessing on the hill in Helford and the party at the Falmouth Hotel,” recalls Darren.

For the last 11 years, an old coach house in the atmospheric Carclew Estate between Penryn and Mylor has been home. sing

their expertise, Tara and Darren have transformed this historic stone building into a light, bright, uplifting sanctuary and incorporated wellbeing-boosting products from the Conscious Spaces collection. “ hen we first moved in, we hired a space clearing and feng shui consultant,” explains Tara. “The space clearing was like a breath of fresh air it just lifted the whole house and got rid of any tension or negativity. The consultant also gave us some great feng shui recommendations things like what colours to use, what purpose each room was best suited to, and where to place the furniture for ideal flow.

“We’ve since added an incredible infrared sauna by SaunaSpace, infrared therapy lamps, EMF protection Qi devices

by Waveguard, Radic8 clean air technology and water filtration basically whatever we sell in the Conscious Spaces shop, we also use ourselves at home because it really works.

Throughout the house, we’ve decorated with eco paints. They’re so natural, that even if you put your nose straight up to the walls, there’s barely any smell. We chose not to lay carpets, as they can hide dirt and mould and off-gas chemicals. here we wanted floor mats, we put down cork boards, which are naturally antimicrobial and resistant to mildew.”

After their son was born in , Tara’s drive to generate change – and help others to improve their health intensified. In 2019, Conscious Spaces launched. “I started Conscious Spaces because I want to create positive and health-giving environments for people to thrive,” says Tara.

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“And now I have a wonderful son, I want to do absolutely everything I can to make sure he has a bright future.”

So what makes a conscious space? “It’s about bringing awareness to your indoor environment. What’s the air quality like? How pure is the water that you’re drinking? Have you dealt with damp issues or electromagnetic frequencies? How does your home make you feel – does it support your wellbeing, or does it drain your energies? At Conscious Spaces, we embrace scientific research to create interiors that inspire feelings of calm and positivity.”

With recent restrictions meaning long months stuck inside, Tara has noticed an awakening. “Through lockdown, people have discovered just how much their interiors impact their health and happiness,” she says. “Yes, technology can enable us to do amazing things, but there’s also a saturation point. From blue light to EMFs, an overload of tech can bring unwanted health effects. ith the development of smart cities and the way the lockdowns have significantly upped screen time – we need to be more aware of this

health impact than ever.” Conscious Spaces encourages people to take a more mindful approach. “It’s about finding a balance and introducing good habits, like keeping your phone out of the bedroom and turning your i-Fi router off overnight,” says Tara.

“More and more people want to experience low or no-tech spaces to make their lives as peaceful as possible. With clever shielding and mitigation, plus EMF surveys, we’re helping to make that dream a reality.”

What, we wonder, is next on the horizon for this enterprising pair? “The pandemic has highlighted the need for cleaner air and better ventilation, so right now we’re focusing on the We Share Clean Air initiative, and offering our world-leading Radic8 clean air products,” explains Tara.

Can our indoor environments really make us feel as good as their outdoor counterparts – a dip in the sea, or a hike through a forest?

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lasting off from Newquay, the rocket will be the first of many carrying satellites into orbit. The currently builds a large proportion of the world’s small satellites, but we currently cannot launch them on home soil. Spaceport Cornwall is about to change that, helping secure a major space market opportunity for the . Melissa Thorpe, Interim Head of Spaceport Cornwall, is an economist with a background in aerospace and aviation, and is about as far from what you might expect a space leader to look like as it gets. She’s young and she’s a woman.

She’s like a breath of fresh air, driven in her ambitions to not only launch next year, but to make Spaceport Cornwall a global leader in space sustainability and to inspire future generations. I had posed some questions to Mel, to find out what all this means for Cornwall now and in the future.

What exactly is Spaceport?

Spaceport Cornwall is a consortium between Space Agency, Cornwall Council, Virgin Orbit and Goonhilly Earth Station, whose aim is to establish a satellite launch facility at Cornwall Airport Newquay. It will create a new, innovative and high-skilled industry, attracting space businesses and investment to the region, in addition to bringing more than jobs. Because Virgin Orbit use a modified Boeing to launch a rocket from under its wing, it can be integrated into normal aviation activities at Cornwall Airport Newquay. So, you’ll have f lights to London take off, then a rocket The launch will use a modified Boeing with a ft rocket under the wing to deliver satellites to space. All it needs is a runway.

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What is Richard Branson’s involvement? ichard Branson owns two space companies; Virgin Galactic and Virgin Orbit, his small satellite launch company, who we are partnered with. Virgin Orbit’s , Cosmic Girl, and its two-stage rocket, aunc r n will deliver small satellites into low Earth orbit. The beauty of Virgin Orbit is that it’s basically a mobile launch platform, that will come to their satellite customers, rather than the other way around. They are going to have several spaceport sites around the world, with Cornwall as their European hub and we were thrilled when Virgin Orbit successfully launched for the first time in California in anuary this year.

How will the satellites launched from Spaceport Cornwall impact our everyday lives?

Most technology that we use daily relies on satellite tech of some kind. The maps app on your smartphone, taking money out of an ATM, internet in rural areas, even some

cancer research is all space tech. Satellites are a huge part of our everyday life, and it is this capability that we need to expand. Satellites are incredible for monitoring environmental impact too. They can provide unbiased, realtime information to monitor polar ice-caps, track plastic in the ocean and look at the impact of carbon emissions. They also make heavily polluting industries like agriculture more e cient through things like crop rotation monitoring and driverless tractors.

What are Spaceport’s plans to encourage Cornwall’s next generation into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers?

Emphasising STEM as a career option is so important. Space is exciting and we do a lot of work going into Cornwall’s schools. I am part of Cornwall’s TECgirls, aimed at year olds. I guess I’m particularly aware of that as I have a five-year-old daughter and my partner’s daughter is and we see their endless curiosity that needs to be nurtured.

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e have a responsibility to inspire children with this project, and we take that very seriously, but inspiration alone is not enough. e can’t just go into schools and get kids excited, the integrity lies in providing them with clear pathways. So, we’re working with local colleges and universities and actually providing the routes to get there.

I want to inspire girls in particular to think of jobs in STEM as a possibility and not to dismiss them as too masculine or uncool.

The difference between the number of girls to boys interested in space at primary and secondary is staggering, so we are supporting initiatives that promote STEM to young girls and teens. I love walking into a school in my jumpsuit and trainers and challenging their perceptions of what the Head of a Spaceport might look like I’ve seen that the new Spaceport will hold sustainability as a core value and challenge others in the space sector to do the same.

Can you tell me in more detail about your sustainability ambitions, ethical framework, and how you’re working to be r on e ient ecent commercial space exploration focuses on abandoning Earth for another planet. My own opinion is that Earth is the best planet and it should be more about making space work for us here. e’ve been doing a lot of work to make Spaceport Cornwall as sustainable as we can, which entails backing up our statements with action. At the height of activities, we will increase emissions in Cornwall by . , not a lot, but still an impact. hile we have off-setting and mitigation plans for our launches, we also will work on decreasing the impact all together through D in biofuels and reusability. e’re also focusing on being transparent committing publicly to sustainability, a transparent carbon impact report, researching the impact of our activity, as well doing our part to clear up and reduce space debris.

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How long have you been in your role and what does the job involve?

I’ve been in the role of Interim Head since the beginning of , something I hope will be permanent soon. Before that I spent seven years as Head of Engagement for Spaceport, so I’ve been with Spaceport Cornwall since its inception in . There is no day-to-day with my job. One day I might be filming with the BBC, the next briefing Ministers, the next at a school doing STEM activities, and the next sat on an industry panel alongside Space and NASA discussing launch.

As an economist with a background in aerospace, I bring a somewhat new perspective to Spaceport’s mission; using technology to develop rural economies in a sustainable manner. I want to create a world-leading, sustainable, horizontal launch site from the heart of Cornwall, that inspires communities and individuals to embrace the space industry

and use it to benefit life on Earth. There are currently six of us in the core team. e’re all incredibly passionate about this project, and are all local, which drives our commitment for making the benefits of Spaceport reach across the county.

Have you ever had any surprise reactions about your age and gender?

Oh, yes hen I started out in the space world I think I tended to downplay the feminine in me because I felt like people didn’t take me seriously. But, now my experience and confidence has grown, I don’t mind my peer’s shock or surprise I like to challenge them on their expectations and activities. Sometimes I do feel extra pressure, partly because I’m younger than most space leaders, and partly because I’m female. People do a double-take occasionally when I’m on an industry panel, and I have been asked to make the coffee in a meeting full of men.

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My favourite reactions are the teenage girls I meet in high schools, who didn’t know you could work in the space industry and look like me. I want them to know you can be feminine and still launch rockets.

Where did your interest in technology come from and what in life and work has brought you to this point?

Growing up, my dad fought forest fires using airplanes and I always loved the use of technology to help solve problems, especially environmental ones. hilst I’m not a space geek at all, and certainly not an astronaut, I’ve always been fascinated by using space technologies to benefit life on Earth, and to inspire young people to get into STEM careers.

How do you manage the work/life balance with your family? e have two daughters, one who is and one who is . They’re both very independent and adventurous; they definitely keep us on our toes. My partner runs several amazing businesses and our lives are very busy, but we are an incredible team and support each other when things get hectic. e try and bring the girls along with us to work and involve them when we can. But when we have time off, we do that very well, and make it quality time full of adventures. The girls are awesome surfers, so we all head to where the waves are good, and have a go. e usually visit my partner Ben’s caf s Canteen, out at heal itty or Newquay Orchard we love his food.

Or sometimes I just catch up on sleep. e currently live in Truro, close to the girls’ schools and love how easy it is to access each coast from here. I love the history and heritage of Cornwall, it has such an atmosphere about it, especially in the winter. I have a few

favourite spots, but ennor Moor takes my breath away every time.

I know that you’re a proud Canadian. How long have you been in the UK? What do you miss about Canada and what similarities are there with Cornwall?

Being Canadian is a mindset grounded on kindness and getting the job done, so I am proud to be part of that. I have been in the for years now, and Cornwall for , so it is my home. hile I miss my family, mountains and the vastness of Canada, Cornwall definitely provides rugged beauty and strongknit communities that are similar.

Is there anything, or anyone, in particular that drives and inspires you?

I come from a line of pioneering women, so my mom and my grandmother are massively inspiring to me. If you know them, you know.

I was never really a space geek, however watching meteor showers on a hot summer’s night in Canada definitely gave me a love for exploring space. In the industry now, I’m so lucky to work with people like Ian ones from Goonhilly and ohn Paffat from ISPE Space and space broadcaster Sarah Cruddas who are space rock stars, and amazing mentors to me.

Have there been any moments when you’ve caught your breath and thought ‘I can’t believe I’m doing this’?

Every single day. I still cannot believe that a girl from a tiny town in Canada is heading up a Spaceport in the . I have experienced some incredible moments so far, but nothing will compare to being on the tarmac with my team and family when that first launch happens next year. That gives me goosebumps already. ac or cornwall.co

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ike so many other cultural organisations, we’ve had the toughest of tough years. So, we’re absolutely delighted to hear from Arts Council England that our grant application, awarded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has been successful. The £249,500 grant will be a huge boost for the organisation and its visitors as we bounce back from a five-month closure.

Eden is one of more than 300 organisations receiving a grant, channelled through the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund, aimed at having a positive impact on the sector now and into the future.

This award will enable Eden to bring a core creative team back from furlough to work with freelance practitioners, adapting and re-opening galleries and creating Covid-compliant spaces for performance.

culture being curated online, this is a great time to support and enjoy all the new and creative ways art and culture is available to us. Eden’s mission is to connect people with each other and the living world, exploring how together we can work towards a better future. Today, more than ever we need to establish emotional connections, re-igniting conversations at a time when sharing Eden’s narratives has never been more relevant and vital: an inclusive approach inspiring resilience, hope and agency.

The grant will also enable refurbishment of artworks and galleries to ensure that they are Covid-compliant. This is great news for the team, the creative sector and our community – a huge boost. It means that we’ll be able to provide further employment and start to fire up our arts and culture programme as we reopen.

We are excited at the prospect of adapting and reopening our gallery spaces, enabling people to pause and enjoy the installations in as safe a way as possible. The award allows us to reach and grow audiences both at the physical destination and virtually. With more and more

Among its best-known art works are ‘Infinity Blue’ by Studio Swine, a giant ceramic sculpture paying homage to one of world’s smallest organisms, cyanobacteria, and ‘Seed’, a seed-shaped granite sculpture created by Peter andall-Page. Both of these works are in the Core education centre, home to the Invisible Worlds exhibition.

As well as being a renowned music venue, to date Eden has commissioned and exhibited such worldrevered and diverse artists as El Anatsui, Wolfgang Buttress, Hayden Dunham, Ryan Gander, Jenny Kendler, Julian Opie, Peter andall-Page, Tim Shaw and Studio Swine.

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