The Fuse 2018 by Falmouth University

THe FUSE

Hello And welcome to The FUSE, a whistle-stop guide to life at Falmouth. In the following pages you’ll find insight into campus life, the best bits to uncover while you’re here and a snapshot of the vibrant, creative community that make up our town and university. There’s so much to squeeze into your time at uni, it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed. There’s no right way to do it, everyone’s journey and everyone’s experience, is going to be different. The only advice we’d give is come with an open mind, experience the very best of what’s on offer, and seize the opportunities in front of you with both hands. Flip through these pages to find practical advice on everything from how to get involved in activities, to the best bars to try and the best cheap eats to be had, alongside insightful articles on fashion, gaming and fitness. We think life here is pretty special. Falmouth consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the UK and it’s not hard to see why. Enjoy The FUSE, and if you have any questions before September, or at any time throughout the year, there will always be someone on hand to help.

The FUSE Team

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Top 5 Hidden Gems Adventures await in fantastic Falmouth

The King of the Festivals

Top 5 Surf Spots

Wicked Watersports

Top 5 Special Treats

Top 5 Cornish Tipples

Faces of Falmouth

Fashion Fused

Now that’s what I call entertainment

Amazing AMATA

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All the fun of the Festival

Recipes

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Top 5 Places For Music

Cornwall’s Coffee Culture

Voices of Falmouth

Ready Player One?

Top 5 Places To Be Active

Top 5 Places To Find Your Zen

Take a walk on the wild side

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With you every step

Falmouth Life

Top 5 Cheap Eats

Student Saves

Foodie Falmouth

Adventures await in

FANTASTIC Falmouth

Adventures await in fantastic Falmouth Welcome to Falmouth, home to brilliant beaches, cultured cafes, inspiring innovators, amazing artists, wonderful walks, fantastic food and a colossal creative community. It’s a melting pot, sculpted by the sea and rich in maritime heritage. But, unlike other port and seaside towns in the country, Falmouth has forged a unique identity combining the best of the old with the excitement of the new. Through the ages, Falmouth has been home to adventurers, pioneers and explorers. You’re about to join this club as you embark on your own adventure. As university experiences go, Falmouth will give you something markedly different from anywhere else.

With its independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, Falmouth is proud to be different and all the richer for it. And, with the town set among stunning natural beauty in all directions, it makes for a heady mix where life can be enjoyed and celebrated. Falmouth has always boasted a vibrant arts scene, complete with a Bohemian-vibe running through the town. This, combined with a special spirit of innovation, gives life to a place like no other. Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll discover somewhere that captures hearts and minds, a place where memories are made and somewhere, we think that is impossible not to fall in love with. Whether you’re seeking solitude on secluded cliff tops or wanting to revel in the many festivals Falmouth is famous for, you can find something to take your fancy all year round, with the next adventure usually only a step away. Explore what’s on your doorstep, find your own hidden gems and enjoy your time living in this glorious part of the world because, if there’s one thing we can promise you, your time here will fly by. Here are some of Falmouth’s hot-spots you should explore...

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The Moor

One of the jewels in Falmouth’s crown. ‘Gylly,’ as it’s known by everyone, is a Blue Flag beach with beautiful surrounds and great amenities. The beach is a hub of activity year round. There’s Gylly Beach Cafe, sea swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, a bakery, different fitness classes and, of course, sunsets to enjoy with friends.

The Moor, in the middle of Falmouth, is the centre of the town and where you’ll find regular busses running up to Penryn Campus. Surrounding the Moor, you have independent cafes like Good Vibes and Espressini nestled next to high street staples like Wetherspoons and Dominoes. The 111-step Jacob’s Ladder leads off from the Moor and, at the top, you’ll find the pub of the same name - just be careful on the way back down.

Events Square Events Square is the focal point for many of Falmouth’s festivals (see p. 10), home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and a number of restaurants and bars. It comes into its own during festival time when there are often great pop-up bars, live music and street food to enjoy.

The Old High Street The Old High Street has undergone a huge renaissance in recent years. Its cluster of cafes, bars and restaurants are among the very best in Cornwall. Try Hand Bar for a great selection of beer, Beacon Coffee for artisan espressos, Stones Bakery for baking brilliance, The Kitchen for incredible food, the Star & Garter for cocktails, and, if you want to get lost in Wonderland, The Chintz is the place for you.

Prince of Wales Pier You can reach the pier by walking straight down from the Moor. It’s home to the visitor information centre which is open year-round and a great resource if you’re looking for information on bus routes, places to visit and things to do. It’s also here you’ll find the ferries to St Mawes, Flushing, Trelissick Garden and even Truro on a high tide.

Cornwall’s Top 5 Hidden Gems You’ll soon find there’s much more to Cornwall than first meets the eye. Falmouth itself is full of delights. However, if you want to explore more of the county (and we highly recommend you do) you’ll discover some truly wonderful places. When it comes to ‘hidden gems,’ we’ve done the hard work in finding them so you don’t have to.

Kynance Cove If turquoise waters and a picturesque cove float your boat then you have to visit Kynance Cove. It’s on the Lizard, the UK’s southern-most tip. Great all year round, but you will need a car (or a friend with one!) to get there. Perfect for: Unspoilt beauty and coast-path walks.

The Roseland Peninsula The Roseland is probably Cornwall’s best place no one knows about. From the amazing Hidden Hut through to expanses of golden sand, you could get lost for days exploring the Roseland. Get there on the St Mawes Ferry from Falmouth (where you get discounted travel) and then start your adventures. Perfect for: Escaping the crowds in good weather and brilliant day trips.

Canteen www.canteencornwall.com Instagram: @canteencornwall Good people and good food sit at the heart of Canteen (who also run Woodfired Canteen). Perched above the cliffs at Wheal Kitty in St Agnes on Cornwall’s north coast, Canteen does breakfast, lunch, cake and coffee with lunch only ever costing £5. Perfect for: Fuelling up for a walk exploring the Cornish cliffs or before a north coast surf.

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A relaxing and beautiful haven a few miles outside of Falmouth. Think lovely gardens complete with hammocks and top-notch vegetarian food (all grown in the gardens) served in a rustic greenhouse cafe.

A gem that’s hidden in plain sight. We’re not going to tell you where the orchard is on the campus because half the fun is finding it yourself. It’s more a secret garden than an orchard and you’ll quickly feel like you’ve stepped into a different world once you find it.

Perfect for: Peace, quiet, relaxation and food to nourish the soul.

Perfect for: Lazy lunches away from the campus crowds.

In less than a decade Cornwall has gone from having the solitary Boardmasters festival to boasting one of the most diverse, eclectic and exciting festival scenes in the UK. Boardmasters may still attract the biggest names but hot on its heels are the likes of Tunes in the Dunes, Leopallooza and Port Eliot. In fact, Cornwall is home to more festivals than any other county in the UK. What’s more, Falmouth has its very own scene which is getting bigger and better each year. In the following pages we’ll take you through our 11 favourite festivals in Cornwall followed by 7 of the best from right here in Falmouth.

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Established in 2007, Boardmasters is Cornwall’s most famous festival. Attracting upwards of

The Masked Ball. A rip-roaring hedonistic journey all the way through to dawn. That’s what to expect at The Masked Ball. Perfect for glitter lovers, dance music fans and those partial to all-night partying. It takes place on the cliffs above Porthleven and is a firm favourite among locals and students alike.

When: Spring and October Where: Porthleven Instagram: @themaskedball

50,000 people each year. When: August Where:Watergate Bay Instagram:@boardmasters

Boardmasters takes place on the cliffs at Watergate Bay outside of Newquay. Sun (sometimes), surf, music, and a celebration of beach life combine for one of the country’s biggest festivals. It’s a place where you’ll find wooden hot tubs, hammocks and beach yoga alongside acts like Catfish & the Bottlemen, The Chemical Brothers and George Ezra.

Tunes in the Dunes is where Jake Bugg, Pixie Lott and Gabrielle Aplin meet The Wurzels and Fisherman’s Friends. Set on the golden sands of the beach at Perranporth, and run by the team from the Watering Hole, it’s one of the fastest growing festivals in the region.

The Great Estate is one of the newest festivals in Cornwall and bills itself as a rambunctious garden fete. It’s not far off the mark, with secret gin gardens, burlesque performances, hot tubs, circus acts and even a Madame Wong’s House of Wrong. It was praised by festival goers after its 2017 launch. It’s only a short bus ride away from Falmouth too. When: June Where: Scorrier House Instagram: @great_estate_festival

When: June Where: Perranporth Instagram: @titd_cornwall

The Port Eliot Festival feels like the kind of festival that could only happen in Cornwall.

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We’re not sure there’s anything quite like it anywhere else. Set within the grounds of the stunning Port Eliot house and gardens, the festival is a heady blend of music, comedy, film, art, food, and adventure. It promises laughter, exploration, fun and a celebration of all that’s good in the world - it doesn’t disappoint. When: July Where: St Germans Instagram: @porteliotfestival

Looe Music Festival. Anywhere that has previous line-ups as strong as Looe Music Festival’s has got to have something good going for it. Previous artists who’ve taken to the stage at this gem of a festival in south east Cornwall include Frank Turner, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, the Jesus and Mary Chain and many more. Looe is a stunning stop and easy enough to get to by train from Falmouth.

When: September Where: Looe Instagram: @looemusicfestival

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Leopallooza Festival is a multi award-winning, grassroots music festival. It celebrates the very best in new, up-and-coming and established bands, artists and DJs in a bespoke festival site nestled in a hidden, tree-filled Cornish valley, just a few miles from the sea.

Sundowner Sessions. Lusty Glaze beach in Newquay is the venue for the Sundowner Sessions. It was named by The Times as being the most picturesque venue in the UK for live music. Trip-hop duo Morcheeba are the 2018 headliners. When: Summer

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Porthleven Food & Music Festival. A true celebration of local Cornish food and music. This festival in Porthleven is the most low-key on the list but is loved by everyone who attends. It brings around 30,000 people together in and around the stunning harbour port of Porthleven with a national and international chef’s theatre, food stalls, street food, music day and night and entertainment for all. When: April Where: Porthleven Instagram: @porthlevenfest

Eden Sessions. Held each summer at the Eden Project, the Eden Sessions have brought some of the biggest acts on the planet to Cornwall. During the Eden Sessions, the county’s top attraction is turned into a buzzing music venue with the natural amphitheatre of the old china clay pit, where Eden is built, creating a magical sound. When: Summer Where: Eden Project

Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival is a charming Cornish party.

With live bands, a groovy silent disco, BBC Introducing stage, camping and glamping, secret cider walks and cider tasting featuring a huge range of delicious ciders from across the UK plus lots, lots more. It takes place at Healey’s Cider Farm every September.

When: September Where: Healey’s Cider Farm Instagram: @littleorchardfestival

Falmouth Festivals:

01. Falmouth Week

05. Fal River Festival

Falmouth Week started as a sailing regatta but now the shoreside entertainment takes bigger billing than the racing on the water.

The Fal River Festival marks the start of the summer season, taking place in the last week of May.

02. Falmouth Oyster Festival

06. ZestiFAL

A celebration in October of all things oyster! It marks the start of the oyster fishing season in Falmouth and is a mix of music, cooking demos and craft stalls.

ZestiFAL is all about getting people active and for two days in July Falmouth is full of free sessions to try and take part in.

03. Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival

07. Falmouth Folk & Cider Fayre

For three days in June, Falmouth’s streets reverberate to the baritone sounds of sea shanties echoing across the different stages set up in the town.

This is the latest addition to Falmouth’s festival line up and does exactly what it says on the tin: folk music and lots of cider! It takes place at the end of March.

04. Falmouth Beer Festival The ever popular beer festival takes place at the Princess Pavilion in October and is getting bigger each year with the explosion of new wave and craft breweries.

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F E STIVALS F O G IN K e TH talks to Falmouth University The DJ and co-founder of Bestival and Camp Bestival, who recently visited Falmouth with his colleagues to deliver ‘Bestival on Campus’ sessions for Creative Events Management students, has been going to festivals for the past 25 years.

“Everyone’s gradually cottoned on to this to the point where it’s now all the rage. Twenty years ago it was seen as something for hippies and rockers but now festivals offer something for everyone, from small kids through to grandparents, and, for teenagers, it’s become a right of passage.” Cornwall now boasts more festivals than any other county and it’s not difficult to see why. With a potent mix of stunning outdoors spaces, a vibrant creative community and the ‘wild’ factor, it ticks most boxes in terms of what people look for in a festival.

“I first went to Glastonbury with my wife Josie when I was 18,” he says. “And I just thought it was the most incredible thing under the sun. I still think that about Glastonbury and about festivals.

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As Rob says: “Cornwall has a lot to offer. It’s an incredibly beautiful place and one of those classic places in the UK were everyone has been on holiday to at some point, largely because it’s so untouched and unspoilt. It’s that wild British factor that people love and lends itself really well to festivals, especially now so many combine music with things like wellness, health and being outdoors.

“Oh crikey, not one of my own! One where I can relax and enjoy it! I don’t want to keep coming back to the ‘G’ word but Glastonbury is really special place for me, I got engaged there and have been every year for the past 25 years. It’s that cliche of a miniature town in a field with everything from top class restaurants through to wind powered magical things. I love it.”

“So Cornwall really brings all of this together. There’s plenty of places in the UK where you just won’t get that experience or be able to see the sea or be under wide open skies.”

Some of you reading this might not have ever been to a festival before but if you’re keen to try one out, here’s Rob’s top tip.

Protecting the natural environment and sustainability don’t always go hand in hand with festivals. Bestival, however, has always been one of the leaders when it comes to reducing the impact festivals have on the environment and it’s something Rob and his team take very seriously. Although it’s a constant battle, they’ve put measures in place (and continue to do so) to ensure the beautiful spaces where festivals take place remain so.

If anyone has their finger on the pulse when it comes to UK festivals then it’s Rob da Bank.

“Why wouldn’t you spend your summers sitting outdoors, listening to music and hanging out with your mates? It’s the most fun you can have in the summer in the UK”.

There’s plenty of places in the UK where you just won’t get that experience or be able to see the sea or be under wide open skies

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With so many different festivals to choose from, not just in Cornwall but across the country, you’re spoilt for choice. But what, we asked Rob, makes the perfect festival?

“Pace yourself,” he says. “It’s something I’m not very good at but it’s a marathon not a sprint - unless it’s a day festival. If it’s a day festival get stuck in right away. Lots of people burn themselves out on the first night. Don’t try and see everything either. I used to go to Glastonbury with a list of 20 acts I wanted to see but now I go and, even if I don’t see anyone, I’m quite happy bumbling about.” More information about Rob’s festivals - Bestival, Camp Bestival, Common People Southampton and Common People Oxford - can be found at bestival.net, campbestival.net, southampton. commonpeople.net and oxford.commonpeople.net.

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Top 5 Surf Spots

Top 5 Places for L ive Music

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Surfing is synonymous with Cornwall and, with more than 400 miles of coastline to explore, it’s not hard to see why. If you’re new to surfing there are surf schools aplenty and, if you’re an experienced surfer, you’re in for a treat. Here’s a pick of surf spots we love:

Perranporth Live music is everywhere in Cornwall. From the range of different festivals through to small, intimate venues, there’s something for everyone.

Perranporth’s expanse of golden sands boast some of the best breaks in Cornwall. There’s plenty of parking in the village (especially outside of July and August), a bar on the beach and consistently good surf to be had.

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Here’s our pick of where to get your groove on:

The O2 Arena it isn’t but the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth punches well above its weight when it comes to attracting top musical talents. In recent years the likes of Ed Sheeran, Kaiser Chiefs, Alt-J, Adam Ant, Frank Turner, Ben Howard, Villagers and Nick Mulvey have all graced the stage here.

Backed by sand dunes and north-west facing, these beaches pick up swell rolling in from the Atlantic all year round. They are big enough to not feel crowded even when it’s busy and are accessed by a short walk through the dunes from a National Trust car park.

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Fistral is probably the UK’s most famous surf beach. It’s in Newquay and is busy all year round. Home to global surf competitions, you’ll find pros and beginners alike riding Fistral’s waves.

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The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA) is on the Penryn Campus and the starting place of many an epic night out. There are DJ sets, sundown sessions, acoustic performances and much more. You can find out more about AMATA on p.42.

The Watering Hole in Perranporth is Cornwall’s only true beach bar (it’s actually on the beach) and has a fantastic array of live music which ranges from Tom Jones through to dubstep. It’s run by the team behind the Tunes in the Dunes festival and has live music every week.

The Chintz

Eden Sessions

Instagram: @thechintzbar

Instagram: @edenprojectcornwall

If you’ve ever been to a bar as eclectic as The Chintz we’ll be surprised! It’s a place where Alice in Wonderland meets boho-chic. And their live music follows suit.. It’s in Old Brewery Yard on High Street in Falmouth.

Held at the Eden Project once a year, the Eden Sessions have quickly become a firm fixture on the UK’s music calendar. Acts include Paolo Nutini, Florence and the Machine, Mumford & Sons, Royal Blood, Elbow, Dizzie Rascal, Massive Attack and many more. Sign up on their website to get access to tickets before they go on general sale.

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Fistral Beach

Praa Sands The only south coast spot on the list and it only works in the right conditions but, when it does, it’s pumping! There’s a great bar, good parking and breathtaking views. Praa Sands is between Helston and Penzance.

Secret Spots Cornwall is full of secret surf spots, places steeped in local legend. If you’re passionate about surfing it won’t take you long to find them and local surfers will happily show you, providing you keep the knowledge to yourself!

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Cornwall has 400 miles Surf Boat Rowing Not for the faint-hearted, surf-boat rowing, a sport of coastline to explore ‘imported’ from the much warmer waters in Australia, but growing sport around Cornwall. Fixedso you’ll be hard pressed isseata small fibreglass boats are launched from the beach and, as the name suggests, rowed through the surf. Expect not to make it down to to get wet and exhilarated. Although mostly based on north coast (St Agnes, Portreath & Porthtowan) lots the beach at some point. the of clubs row from Mylor through the winter. Plus, surf rowers are enthusiastic, friendly bunch who’d be And with so much coast boat more than happy to share lifts through the summer. to enjoy, the lure of the Gig Rowing fixed seat wooden boats, pilot gigs were originally water is never far away. 32’ working boats, which would race out to guide ships into Thankfully, Cornwall’s coast is an aquatic playground where you’ll find a dazzling array of fantastic things you can do on the water. From world class sailing to some of the country’s top kayaking waters you’re guaranteed to have fun whether you want to get in the water, on it or under it. So whether it’s a spot of fishing you’re after or an exhilarating RIB ride, you’re certain to find something that floats your boat!

Surfing Cornwall arguably offers the best surf in the UK, and whilst most of the best beaches are on the north coast, Fal Surf Club will help you get there, whatever your experience. There’s also the opportunity to join them for their annual trip to warmer waters.

Kayaking Falmouth Student Kayak Club runs weekly skills sessions at Ships & Castles, as well as weekend trips paddling and surfing the coast. In and around Falmouth, you can hire kayaks from Swanpool, St Mawes, Mylor Harbour and Loe Beach.

Scuba Diving While you’ll need to get a dry suit on, the waters around Falmouth offer some spectacular diving, with great visibility, wrecks and sea life aplenty. EFU BSAC is a student led club who’ll do their best to keep your costs down. You can also try Cornwall Dive Centre in Falmouth, Atlantic Scuba in Mabe or Seaways based in Penryn.

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the harbour. Pilot gigs are now raced across the country and Falmouth boasts one of the most successful clubs. If you fancy giving it a go, they run novice sessions on Saturdays from 12-2pm from the Watersports centre in Falmouth. You’ll also find friendly, welcoming clubs in Flushing & Mylor, Helford, Penryn, Devoran and Truro.

FXU Sailing Club With a J24 yacht as well as several classes of laser and a RIB, joining the sailing club is a great way to get out and explore the coast. There’s regular racing in the Carrick Roads through the summer, as well as great potential for more relaxed sailing.

Sea Swimming If you’d rather be in the water than on it, sea swimming is enjoyed by anyone brave enough to get in the water. A thin wetsuit will give you a bit of insulation, but you can apparently swim more effectively without one. The FXU Sea Swimming Club have a strict no wetsuit rule and meets every Sunday at 1pm on Gyllyngvase Beach.

Stand Up Paddle boarding Stand Up Paddleboarding (or SUP) is a relatively new sport and a great way to explore the many hidden coves and beaches around Falmouth. If you like a bit more of a challenge, there are opportunities for surf, sprint and long distance racing too. Based on Gyllynvase Beach, WESUP offers SUP hire and lessons. Or try Elemental at Swanpool.

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Foodie FALMOUTH In years gone by, Falmouth hasn’t had much more to offer than pasties and fish & chips. You can still get the very best of these - try Oggy’s or Harbour Lights, handily next door to each other - but there’s now so much more on offer too. While there’s the usual collection of national chain restaurants, there’s a whole host of independent places you should try too. From vibrant coffee shops through to awardwinning eateries, we promise you’ll find something to tickle your taste buds.

Falmouth’s Falmouth is undergoing a huge foodie revival and quickly establishing itself as one of the go-to food destinations in the country.

Vegan Delights Falmouth is a haven for foodies, and vegan options are abundant and not lacking in imagination and flavour. There’s a range of options available, whether you’re looking for a dirty burger, a take-out pizza or a fine-dining supper, there’s something for everyone and for every occasion. Below is a dip into the culinary world of vegan treats in Falmouth and hopefully will give a taster of what’s on offer!

The Meat Counter Okay- hear us out. Despite its un-vegan name, The Meat Counter is a recently reformed hub for vegan burgers. Offering pulled jack-fruit fries, three different vegan burger varieties (including bacon and vegan cheese topped sides) and even a vegan Oreo milkshake alongside their regular menu, this American-style joint is one for everyone. Meat-free doesn’t have to mean boring, or any less dirty.

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Brothers Pizza What’s a Tuesday night without a takeout pizza and a couple of beers with your mates? At Brothers Pizza on Killigrew vegans don’t have to take a rain-check on the ‘2 for £12’ Tuesday night deal. With vegan cheese as a substitute on whichever pizza you prefer, as well as a cheesefree veggie-filled option, these guys are crushing it in making pizza accessible and delicious for both vegans and meat-eaters.

Rooted at Good Vibes Cafe Good Vibes Cafe is itself known as a vegan’s dream- offering Oatly flat whites and the uncontested best Vegan Breakfast in town, these guys know how to give vegan food a punch that rivals any full English fry-up. Their evenings, under the name Rooted, run every Sunday & Monday night and offer vegan food of a different nature- using local, seasonal ingredients owners, Dan & Jade are serving up the prettiest vegan fine-dining small plates that leave the taste-buds forgetting why we don’t all just eat vegetables.

The Natural Store The Natural Store on the Old High Street is a hub for health foodies of any kind. The deli downstairs is stocked full of unusual fares, with loads of vegan alternatives that are hard to find elsewhere and a selection of fresh and seasonal organic fruit and vegetables. Once you’re done perusing the array of delights head upstairs to the veggie cafe for their daily salads, soups & sandwiches. A perfect way to grab lunch while you’re picking up your vegan essentials!

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made fresh every morning in their home bakery where As a nation, we’ve you can buy them through their online click and collect system. You can also find them at many markets around re-kindled our love affair Cornwall and they have been regular attendants of the Falmouth farmers market on the Moor on Tuesdays and with baking. Thanks in a the Truro farmers market on Wednesdays on Lemon Quay. One of the lovely things about this artisan bakery that they can deliver their hand-crafted doughnuts! large part to the success isWith amazing flavours from a classic raspberry jam doughnut to a joyfully over the top doughnut of the Great British Bake filled topped with Cadbury Crunchie filled with their homemade sea salt caramel there is a stunning range of Off, there are budding choices to please everyone! Mary Berrys and Paul Cavendish Hollywoods popping up Located next to Santander in Falmouth, this lovely little cafe has a lunch and breakfast menu but we guarantee everywhere. what draws you in and keeps you coming back will be

And it’s not hard to see why. There are few things in life more pleasant than the delight a spot of fresh baking brings. (Top tip: baking is a brilliant way to impress your new house mates!). Luckily for you, Falmouth is hot property when it comes to baking. From the best doughnuts you’re ever likely to try to quintessential English cakes, here’s the best of baking in Falmouth:

Doughnut Addiction Found in Penryn, Doughnut Addiction is an independent business that launched in 2018. They make everything in-house from their jam to their custard and their brioche based doughs. The doughnuts are

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the cakes. Their window display is filled with gorgeous looking cakes and they really do taste as good as they look. We just can’t seem to keep away! Their classic Victoria sponge cake is super light and fluffy and isn’t overloaded with icing and the jam between the layers is just superb. One of their very popular cakes and a favourite is their ginger carrot caramel cake. It sounds like a lot but it works. The cake is soft and full of flavour, doesn’t taste like a typical carrot cake because of the real ginger kick. In between the two layers of cake is a smothering of caramel sauce and it’s all topped off with a great icing that pulls it all together. All the cakes

are double layered slices and the coffee cake is no exception, instead of a light coffee hinted loaf you get two punchy layers of cake with a lighter frosting in and on the cake, a must for coffee lovers. The sweet treats in this coffee house (which has been going for over 30 years!) are some of the best and the staff are so lovely that you’ll always feel welcomed in there.

Baker Tom’s Typically the best place to go if you’re on the hunt for some amazing local bread but it’s not just a bakery. Feel free to pop in and out with your baked goods but some of their bakeries have a cafe inside where you can sit and make the most of their coffee and pastry offer. The Falmouth shop has a cafe inside where you can sit and people watch the world away. They offer everything from cake to soup and sausage rolls to coffee. You can stop in for lunch or a quick morning bite and everything will always taste as good as it smells, this is probably one of the best bits of having a cafe inside a bakery, the smell. All the sweet pastries and treats mingling with the smell of fresh bread in the morning has got to be one of the best ways to start your day. What makes it even more irresistible? Students get 10% off! Best excuse for a fresh pastry if we ever heard one.

Stones Bakery Located on the Old High Street, Stones also do amazing bread which is baked on the premises. They also do sweet treats (along with great coffee) and offer great value lunches from cheese toasties through to freshly made daily salads. Be sure to check out their pizza nights too!

Words & images by: Ow Lowenna Ow Lowenna means “My Joy” in Cornish and is a small blog run by four Falmouth University students. Their aim is to bring joy to everyone’s eyes, hearts and stomachs by showcasing amazing local businesses, talents, and food. They aim to tell the stories behind people’s creations and to see why it brings them so much joy in doing what they do in the hopes that it will inspire others to share their joy and explore more locally.

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sister cafe Wild Vibes at Argal Lake, close to Known far and Penryn Campus. wide for its calming Espressini A neighbour of Good Vibes, and no less countryside and comfortable, Espressini offers speciality coffee and a unique, vibrant brunch menu. With a relaxed lifestyle, décor quite unlike anywhere else, this is a must for any coffee connoisseurs amongst you. If you would expect you fancy a coffee by the sea, Espressini’s sister shop Dulce is situated close to Falmouth Cornwall to be harbour on Arwenack Street. a hotbed of Provedore establishments Within walking distance from the Falmouth Campus on Woodlane, Provedore is open for breakfast and lunch everyday and serves offering a hot drink amazing tapas on certain nights of the week. fame comes from the quality of the coffee and a break from the It’s though and this is a great place for a sophisticated coffee fix. daily grind. Beacon Coffee And you’d definitely be right! In Falmouth alone, there are numerous cafes and coffee shops from the public favourites to the hidden gems. Whether you’re after a quiet corner to read your latest book, or heading out for a catch up with a friend, you’ll find plenty of spots to choose from.

Set up by two friends who met while working at Espressini, Beacon is the place for the coffee connoisseur. They are new kids on the block and specialise in serving coffee you won’t find anywhere else in Cornwall let alone Falmouth. What these guys don’t know about coffee probably isn’t worth knowing!

Cornwall has the comfortable and the quirky awaiting your palette! If it’s a rainy day or you fancy kicking back for a little while, here’s some of our top places to go for a brew.

De Wynns

Good Vibes Cafe A household name amongst those in Falmouth who appreciate a good breakfast and a better coffee to wash it down with. Good Vibes offers just what the name suggests, a cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, laid back tunes and even the chance to sip a Matcha Latte! If you prefer your coffee with a view, you’ll find their

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Adding a little class and sophistication to the high street, De Wynne’s has been serving coffee and cream teas to its patrons for 300 years. The walls inside are adorned with nostalgic reminders of Falmouth’s naval history, as well various other historical documents. In its calm, quiet interior you can enjoy a hot beverage in a prime people-watching position!

Muddy Beach Muddy Beach cafe, named for the beach that it overlooks, is a little gem on the crossroads between Falmouth and Penryn. Known for its brunches and selection of wines, it also serves locally sourced Origin coffee and a variety of vegan options. If you’re after a charming location in which to enjoy a hot drink then you can’t go wrong with Muddy Beach.

The Warehouse One of the newer coffee houses in the Cornish locale, The Warehouse is just down the road from Muddy Beach and also serves Origin coffee to its patrons. Whether you fancy a proper brunch or just a cup of the good stuff, The Warehouse should definitely be on the list. And if you venture further afield then try:

Jam Jar Located on a quiet corner in central Newquay, the Jam Jar cafe has its own charm and charisma. Whether you go for a Flat White or a Berry Glow smoothie, it’ll arrive in a namesake jam jar! Definitely the place to be if you fancy a pastry, cake or any other baked treat along with your coffee.

Strong Adolfos Situated along the scenic stretch of road known as the Atlantic Highway, or the more mundane A39, Strong Adolfos is a must-stop for anyone needing a quick break from the road. This little cafe mixes a bit of Sweden with Cornwall, from the ‘Fika’ culture that teaches a coffee is never complete without a baked accompaniment, to the artwork on the walls created by local and international artists. Strong Adolfos is certainly worth a visit!

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HOMEMADE PIZZAS Kimberley Voit, BA(Hons) Fashion Design Pizzas are great fun to make with your housemates and there are endless options for flavour combinations.

Ingredients

While there are many great places to eat in Falmouth, we don’t for one minute think you’ll be eating out every night.

Base: 300g of plain flour (keep more handy to flour the surface)

Some of you might be brand new to cooking for yourself while others might be the next MasterChef champion in the making, either way, you’ll find a selection of stunningly simple recipes below to keep you ticking over.

100ml warm water 1 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil Toppings:

Why not cook up a storm for you new housemates or each take it in turns cooking for each other? Enjoy!

Tomato puree Cheese (any type will do!) Favourite topping

Directions Put the flour, yeast and salt in a bowl and stir Add the water and oil into the bowl and mix with a spoon or your clean hands until it forms a dough (add a bit more flour if you need to) Cover the bowl with cling film and put it somewhere warm to prove for 10-15 mins, or skip straight to Step 4... Tip the contents of the bowl onto a floured surface and kneed it into a dough Split the dough into four and roll each piece out with a rolling pin, roughly to the height of a £1 coin, to make the pizza bases Transfer the bases to a baking tray.

Pea & Mint Soup

Squeeze some tomato puree onto the base and spread it evenly using a metal spoon.

From Dan Rossiter, chef and owner of Good Vibes Cafe & Rooted This recipe from the owner and head chef at Good Vibes Cafe and Rooted, Dan Rossiter, is perfect for when you need a break from all the eating out. Soup is a tasty, healthy, cheap & easy meal that’s ideal for lunch and supper. This recipe takes just 15 minutes, makes enough for 4 portions and can be kept in the fridge for up to a week. And it’s totally vegan!

Ingredients 1 tbsp oil (olive or rapeseed) 1 large onion

300g frozen peas

Add 500ml of boiling water to your stock cube and stir.

15 mint leaves

Once the onions and garlic have browned, add your stock to the pan.

Salt & pepper to season

Add the peas and the mint, finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper. Using a hand-blender, blitz until your soup is the preferred texture. Sprinkle with seeds for an extra protein hit, or top with a poached egg & crispy bacon for a more substantial meal.

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1 veggie stock cube

Finely slice your onion and fry in the oil. Add the garlic cloves crushed and leave to brown.

Katie Jessop-Emmins www.katiejessoemmins.com Instagram: @_katie_jessop_emmins_

4 cloves garlic

Directions

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Top 5 PLACES FOR SPECIAL TREATS Every now and then, it’s nice to spoil yourself, especially when you can twist the arm of someone else to pick up the bill (Clue: drop hints with your parents about how hard you’re working).

Fifteen Cornwall & Watergate Bay Hotel Instagram: @fifteencornwall / @watergatebay

If you want to push the boat out, celebrate in style or simply indulge for the sake of it, here’s what we recommend:

The art shop is situated

Watergate Bay is just outside of Newquay and it’s the perfect place to spoil yourself. First, there’s Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall with its panoramic views over the beach and the bay, and then there’s Watergate Bay Hotel, with its infinity pool and outdoor hot tubs. What’s not to love?

on the beautiful Falmouth Campus

They stock a range of materials

including Moleskine notebooks

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Restaurant Nathan Outlaw

Instagram: @nathanoutlaw

The Wheelhouse THE SCARLET HOTEL Instagram: @scarlethotel This is the best restaurant you’ll never hear about, unless someone in the know tells you. Tucked away down one of Falmouth’s side streets, The Wheelhouse serves scallops, mussels, prawns, crab, chips and bread. That’s it. But it’s a seafood feast unlike any you’ll have had before. They usually book up months in advance so make sure you have a table before you head down there.

There’s pushing the boat out… and then there’s The Scarlet Hotel. A spa day here includes luxury treatments, wooden hot tubs tucked into the cliffs and a reed-filtered outdoor swimming pool. Five-star indulgence with a Cornish feel.

There’s a number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Cornwall but only one with two of the coveted stars: Restaurant Nathan Outlaw. You’ll find this seafood Mecca in Port Isaac on the north coast and you’ll be hard pushed to find a restaurant anywhere else in the world that cooks fish as good as they do here.

Star & Garter

Instagram: @starandgarterfalmouth Award-winning restaurant with some of the best views in Falmouth, Star & Garter is a stunning place to celebrate. Find the best cocktails in town here and their ‘Dirty Mondays’ include such delights like beef brisket and duck-fat chips with an accompaniment of live Bluegrass music.

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Top 5 cornish tipples to try It’s quite likely a good percentage of you reading this will enjoy a drink or two during your time here. Luckily for you Cornwall is home to some of the UK’s best producers of brilliant booze. Here’s some of the tipples we think you should try:

Dynamite Brewing Company

Instagram: @dynamitevalleybrewco

CAMEL VALLEY

Dynamite lead the way in Cornwall’s burgeoning craft beer scene. They have IPAs, wheat beers, stouts and more to tickle your taste buds. Their brewery and cafe is in Ponsanooth.

Camel Valley vineyard is the largest in Cornwall and they make brilliant bubbles. Described as “English class in a glass” it’s a fantastic bit of fizz and perfect for celebrations.

TARQUIN’S GIN

CORNISH ORCHARDS Skinner’s Brewery

Instagram: @tarquinsgin

Instagram: @cornishorchards

There’s gin, and then there’s Tarquin’s. Established in 2012, Tarquin’s has taken the artisan gin world by storm and with flavours like tonka bean and clementine, British blackberry and Cornish crocus, it’s not hard to see why.

The West Country is famed for its cider and Cornwall is no different. If you want something more subtle than Rattler then the Cornish Orchards range have something for everyone. Their mulled cider is ideal on a cold winter’s night just as much as their blush cider is the best companion for a summer’s day. Enjoy (responsibly).

Instagram: @skinnersbrewery If you see a man dressed as a Cornish maid with bright red lipstick and wavy brown hair don’t panic, this is Betty. Betty Stoggs. She’s the figurehead for Skinner’s Brewery who make some of Cornwall’s best real ales. They also do great tours of their brewery which you’ll find in Truro. .

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Top 5 Surf Spots

Falmouth’s Top 5 Bars & Pubs You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to bars and pubs. There’s loads for you to choose from and here’s a selection of some of our favourites.

Beerwolf Books

The premise is simple: books and beer. Combining a bookshop and a pub, Beerwolf is great any night (or day!) of the week. Lovely staff, a great selection of drinks and a fab atmosphere combine to make this place unlike anything else.

The ‘Front

The ‘Front is on Custom House Quay in Falmouth. They play host to open mic nights, folk sessions and regular quiz nights. Former CAMRA (Campaign For Real Ale) Pub of the Year, The ‘Front always has the finest selection of beer and cider on offer.

Mangos

Falmouth’s top late-night venue, Mangos, on Church Street in the heart of the town, has everything from rock nights and karaoke through to house and D’n’B.

Jacob’s Ladder

Famous for its Sunday Roasts, Jacob’s is a proper pub complete with pool table and regular live music. If you’re brave enough, get there by tackling the famed Jacob’s Ladder steps, just be careful on the way back if you’ve had a few!

The Thirsty Scholar

A Penryn classic, The Thirsty Scholar is a student favourite. A great place for watching sport with a brilliant beer garden to boot. It has a great value food menu serving up top-notch pub grub and always offers a warm welcome to new faces.

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FalmoutH FaceS Meet the faces of Falmouth! From artists and designers through to trendsetters and go-getters, the town is full of an eclectic mix of people.

Where do you shop for clothes?

Uniqlo

Lots of different shops including

Whistles, French Connection

Tesco

Charity shops, Wild Pony

Online shopping

What’s your favourite thing about Falmouth?

Size, the experience is different than being in a city

Coastline and beach

Music scene

Scenery, chilled atmosphere,

The beach, cleanliness

What’s your top tip for people

coming here for the first time?

What’s your top tip for people

coming here for the first time?

Say yes to everything

Enjoy the surrounding areas

coming here for the first time?

Try to find accomodation quickly

Visit surrounding areas

charity shops What’s your favourite thing about Falmouth? Bar communities

What’s your favourite thing about Falmouth?

What’s your top tip for people coming here for the first time? Be ready to see everything and anything

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friendly and unique culture

Do lots of planning

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Fashion

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Fused Working with leading global brands like London Fashion Week, Adidas, Elle, Paul Smith and Speedo, the Fashion & Textiles Institute is renowned for the quality of its students and the collaboration it instills across the different courses. Tasked with highlighting and celebrating this collaboration, Fashion Photography, Fashion Design, and Sportswear Design students have teamed up to showcase their talents. Touching on themes including utilitarianism, folklore and romanticism, this is fashion at Falmouth.

I use films as references in my work, I’m particularly drawn to pre-2000s cult cinema. Emily Ellison

Martha MOUAT Salkeld BA(Hons) Fashion Design What inspires your work? I was inspired by Victorian widows and also by superstitions that surround death and the afterlife. What are the best part of working collaboratively? Being able to be a part of the next step of the design process, witnessing the behind the scenes of translating a vision for a shoot into reality is so exciting.

BA(Hons) Fashion Photography

What’s your favourite thing about studying at Falmouth?

Collaborating is a great way to see how someone else interprets your work and gives a different perspective. Kate Avery

There’s such amazing support for students, from the facilities and access to the technical teams who are so knowledgeable and always happy to help.

Previous Page and this page: Martha Mouat Salkeld, Fashion Design. Molly Barber, Fashion Photography

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The close-knit community of students makes Falmouth feel homely. Being surrounded by creatives means there are always opportunities for collaboration. Molly BarBer BA(Hons) Fashion Photography

BA(Hons) Fashion Design

Ella Griffee, Fashion Design (him). Kate Avery, Fashion Design (her).

I aim to create exciting menswear, bold in colour and experimental in fabric. Ella Griffee

Emily Ellison, Fashion Photography

BA(Hons) Fashion Design

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Lara Pomeroy BA( Hons) Fashion Design What inspires your work? I took inspiration from old holiday/travel magazines and leaflets, primarily those from the 1940s-1970s. I wanted my collection to parody todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world of hard work, stress and long hours to highlight the importance of time off. I was inspired by sports from the early to mid 20th century and the clothing which signifies them (e.g. swimming hats, inflatables bloomers, bathing suits, trisuits, cycling bloomers) and designed a collection to pay homage to them.

Sophie Webster

Fashion

BA( Hons) Fashion Photography What are the best parts of working collaboratively?

You are constantly challenged and equally inspired, allowing your resulting work to be pushed further than your initial visions. SOPHIE WEBSTER BA(Hons) Fashion Photography

With the presence of the designer on set the original inspirations behind the collections are guided to be visually apparent, leading to a well informed coherent visual to be constructed. From this inclusion of others, as an image maker you are constantly challenged and equally inspired, allowing your resulting work to be pushed further than your initial visions. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favourite thing about studying at Falmouth? My favourite thing about studying in Falmouth has been the freedom to explore my craft. Both implemented through the tranquility and opportunity of the landscape but also through the course approach, the encouragement to be conceptually free and experimental has allowed me to develop a style at my own pace. Opposite and this page: Lara Pomeroy, Fashion Design. Sophie Webster, Fashion Photography Above left: Lara styles the model on set

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NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL ENTERTAINMENT From one of the Tate St Ives St Ives has long been a haven for artists, drawn country’s leading art by the special quality of light. The new Tate St Ives opened in June 2017 and is worth the galleries through to a journey. With workshops, talks and exhibitions all year round from local and international theatre unlike any other on artists, the Tate St Ives’ offerings rival the on the planet, Cornwall biggest galleries. is a hotbed for theatre Miracle Theatre Miracle Theatre began life as a small collective of actors, musicians and writers from around and the arts. Cornwall. They have achieved national Falmouth’s reputation as a champion of the arts is full deserved. You’ll find a great range of art galleries in the town and there are a number of vibrant theatre companies throughout Cornwall who constantly push the boundaries of contemporary theatre to great critical and commercial acclaim. From home grown to internationally acclaimed talent - you’ll never be far from an inspiring installation, exhibition or performance

The Poly at Falmouth Located in the heart of Falmouth, the Poly was initially founded in 1833 ‘to promote the useful and fine arts’. It’s still continuing that ethos today - screening a mix of independent, classic and new films, hosting workshops, talks and live performances, as well as providing a space for art exhibitions.

The Minack Theatre You may have to find a friend with a car, but a trip to the Minack is absolutely essential. Perched on granite cliffs and overlooking Porthcuro Bay, the Minack is a venue like no other. From The Pirates of Penzance to Proms at The Minack, the venue plays host to a wide variety of concerts and plays, adding an other-worldly aspect to already dramatic performances.

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acclaim but still hold true to their roots. Their unique, offbeat style lends itself equally to performances in national theatres, to cliff tops, beaches and gardens. For the best experience go to one of their outdoor performances in the summer months.

Kneehigh Theatre Originally set up by a Cornish village school teacher, Kneehigh draws inspiration from the landscape, people and history of the county. What began as theatre workshops run by a group of non actors has grown into a theatre group with a distinctive, physical style who always go against expectations. Catch their performances at The Asylum at The Lost Gardens of Heligan (worth a visit in their own right) through August and September.

AMATA Much more than just another academic building, AMATA is a professional venue hosting year round performances. AMATA offers an eclectic mix of audiovisual installations, dance, concerts, theatre and other live performances. Best of all it’s right on your doorstep, and tickets are often free.

Falmouth Art Galleries Take a stroll down the high street and you’ll quickly realise that Falmouth has a higher than usual proportion of galleries. While many offer fairly traditional seaside fare, some are worth closer inspection. Falmouth Art Gallery, located in the same building as the public library on The Moor, is probably the best known. It has a collection of over 2000 works and the exhibitions are constantly changing.

Skylight Outdoor Cinema Skylight is a mobile outdoor cinema and regularly holds special showings across Cornwall. Think Top Gun in a hanger at Newquay Airport and Cast Away on the King Harry Ferry as you float in the middle of the River Fal. This is great fun to do with a group of friends.

Summer Shows And finally, Falmouth University’s own Summer Shows - which gather together the best of students’ work from across the University. Held each year in May, the Summer Shows are a must for any student wanting to see where their time at Falmouth can take them.

Rogue Theatre Another home grown talent, Rogue Theatre combines high quality theatre with highly visual, immersive performance. Based in Tehidy Woods near Portreath their performances always draw on their wild location. They hold events throughout the year at Tehidy but can also be found at festivals and other events.

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The Cast of Education, Education, Education by the Wardrobe Ensemble

Cara Dillon

Located in the stunning grounds of the Penryn Campus, AMATA is much more than a learning space. It’s a purpose built facility and a professional venue which hosts a year-round programme of public events, featuring a huge range of acts from outstanding student performances to inspirational visiting artists. With its industry connections and outstanding facilities, AMATA has attracted performances from leading companies such as Shobana Jeyasingh Dance, Wardrobe Ensemble and Belarus Free Theatre, with concerts from groups and ensembles including Hockeysmith, Cara Dillon and Graham Fitkin.

reality and where dreams are given wings to soar. Seriously, go check it out, you’ll love it especially if you love anything to do with live performance including music, dance, theatre and comedy. And, what’s more, you can get student season tickets at hugely discounted prices. If you just want to stop and watch the world go by you can take stock at the AMATA cafe where they serve luxuriously-made hot drinks, delicious home-made locally sourced cakes, salads, toasted sandwiches and scrumptious soups. They also serve a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

But it’s much more than just the performances. There’s a special feel to AMATA, it’s a place where creative expression is a way of life, where magic becomes a

AMAZING AMATA

Burning Doors by Belarus Free Theatre

Whisper it quietly, but there’s something very special happening at the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA)...

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voices OF|FALMOUTH Volume|1 Voices is a collaborative project between FXU, Her Campus and The Falmouth Anchor, providing a platform for students whose voices might previously have been lost in the noise.

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Ndo Simpito,

Sajjad Jabarkhel,

Harry Bishop,

Voices: Volume One

Voices: Volume Two

Voices: Volume Three

“Here, on Penryn Campus, my race doesn’t really matter. I think there is only one cohesive student community where no one gets segregated. I feel part of that community and I never faced any difference in the way I am treated.

“I am from London—originally from Afghanistan. I was born in Afghanistan and moved to England when I was about ten, and from then grew up in one of the most diverse places in England: the northwest of London. A couple of years ago, however, I moved to the least diverse part of the UK: Cornwall. This is especially true when it comes to religious diversity.

“University was a whole new world for me. People were out, whether that was out publicly or within their friendship groups: both equally as brave. I had never met so many LGBT people in my life; I didn’t know so many could exist in one place, especially here in Cornwall. I had told myself for years that I wasn’t allowed to be gay and I’d done a pretty good job of hiding it but, suddenly, surrounded by this new community, I was jealous. Like, really jealous. I really wanted to come out. It felt right. It felt normal. Isn’t that strange? Of course, I’d prefer a world where coming out didn’t exist but for now I was happy to be in a place where I felt so comfortable that I was excited about coming out. So, one drunken night in the middle of a club, without any warning and under the influence of far too much alcohol, I blurted it out. That will always be one of the proudest moments of my entire life.”

I never felt different and I’ve never been in situations where I feel people think of me differently because of my race. Everyone accepts you for who you are, not what race you are.”

Ruth Longmore, Voices: Volume One “When you come from an area where there are so many different ethnicities around, it’s a bit of a shock coming down here and only seeing three people of different ethnic backgrounds in the space of two days.

We are open to everyone and actively encourage inclusivity and diversity amongst our members.

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Volume|4

A multi-channel venture, on and off line, Voices is comprised of impactful events and engaging campaigns. This prestigious project showcases five volumes, sharing the raw, authentic experiences of our students. The first four volumes are available to download through the FXU website. Below are a snapshot of stories from the past issues of Voices…

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Alice Horncastle, Voices: Volume Four

“In a way, I suppose sticking out is almost an incentive for you to make sense of your own culture as well. It’s a nice way to learn things about yourself through other people’s eyes — like when you cook something a little differently to those around you and it tastes exactly like mum’s. I’ve had a good experience in Cornwall. Everyone has been so lovely and helpful.”

Having the opportunity to live in different places have given me the experience and knowledge of different cultures and religions. Most Londoners have a good understanding of other religions, therefore I never came across a situation where I asked myself why nobody knows anything about other religions until I moved to Cornwall. I was shocked at some of the questions and lack of knowledge but, nevertheless, it was important for me to answer their questions with a smile.”

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“I’m really proud to be the Charities Officer for the FXU Feminist Society as we are open to everyone and actively encourage inclusivity and diversity amongst our members. I think we should all be more welcoming because life is varied,

and we should embrace and celebrate difference. Me, for instance? I’m asexual, a Christian and (sorry!) a vegan. Feminism shouldn’t be about excluding anyone, especially men (a common misconception). Instead, it should be focused on promoting unity. I think you need positivity. So that’s what I try and strive for.”

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And on your doorstep you’ll find Falmouth’s Games Academy, home to a range of different gaming courses covering everything from game art to game development. Games are transforming the way we experience stories, consume media and interact with technology. They are driving new developments and innovations while making experiences more responsive, immersive and engaging.

Games are transforming the way we experience stories, consume media and interact

As former Digital Games student, Ross Everson, says it’s an incredibly exciting industry to be a part of. “The most creative people on the planet work in game design,” he says. “The gaming industry is now bigger than the film industry and the level of interactivity in it is unparallelled.” Ross and his team were the first students from Falmouth to have a game (the madcap martial arts caper Karate Krab) published on Steam, one of the biggest online gaming platforms.

Gaming is big business. So big, in fact, that by 2021 the UK market alone will be worth a staggering £5.2bn making it Europe’s largest market and the fifth largest in the world.

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It’s quirky story, fast-paced gameplay and addictive nature has captured the imagination of both the public and industry experts. “The idea for the game during my first year,” Ross adds. “We knew from the start we were on the right track and the end result is the culmination of a lot hard work. We had access to great facilities and the course leaders were amazing in helping us progress the game. “The best games are completely immersive and, even though this is wacky and fun, it still has that quality. I think the people who build the best games are those

who put a part of themselves into what they create, we’ve definitely done this with Karate Krab.” The opportunities on offer aren’t just exclusive to gaming students, from motion capture through to voice over work, the teams at the Game Academy are always on the lookout for other students to work with.

It’s this capacity for crossover, and the integration of gaming into everyday life, that lecturer in Games Art, Roman Dlapa, is most excited about. “The movie and games industries are converging,” he says. “We’re coming on leaps and bounds in terms of technological advancement, The graphics you see in a cinema blockbuster, you’ll be able to enjoy in a real time game environment within the next decade. “What excites me the most is the development of virtual reality. From indie games through to the triple-A studio games, there’s such diversity and creativity. Progressively, the line between these will also start to become blurred. “Rather than sitting on the outside of our social sphere, games will become a part of everyday life and will be the vehicle to integrate new ideas into the way we live, whether that’s education or the way we consume information. Gaming can even make rudimentary, mundane jobs become more enjoyable.” Keep your eyes peeled for the opportunity to try the games being developed at the Games Academy for yourself. Games students hold regular ‘play tests’ where you’ll be invited to try a game and give your feedback!

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Top 5 PLACES TO GET ACTIVE

Top 5 PLACES TO FIND YOUR ZEN There’ll be times during your university life when you’ll be stressed. That’s why it’s super important to look after both your physical and mental health. One of the best ways of doing this is finding those quiet places where you can simply be.

If getting active is your thing then you’re in luck because Falmouth is full of places where you can exercise, enjoy yourself and stay healthy all at the same time. Here’s some of the places we’d recommend trying:

2 Fitness Wild

Fitness Wild are based at Argal Lake, a reservoir just outside of Falmouth. They run outdoor fitness classes from here as well as from Gyllyngvase Beach. They have a great community and are perfect if don’t like traditional gyms.

The Sport Centre on our Penryn Campus is full of fantastic facilities. Purpose built in 2015, you’ll find a fully equipped gym, classes, personal training, sports courts for hire and much more. And with student membership it’s one of the best value gyms around.

Jolly Sailor CROSSFIT

4 St Michael’s Health Club

Instagram: @jollysailorcf

Instagram: @stmichaelshealthclub

Crossfit has taken the country by storm and Cornwall’s best ‘box’ is a short hop away from the Penryn Campus. With daily classes, freestyle sessions and a warm welcome guaranteed it’s the perfect place to get your ‘WOD’ on.

If you’re looking for a health club in Falmouth, St Michael’s is the place to go. Newly opened in 2017, there’s a state-of-the-art gym, hundreds of classes a week and the bonus of a pool, sauna and steam room.

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5 The Great Outdoors Whether it’s surfing, gig rowing, zumba on the beach, walking the South West Coast Path, yoga on stand-up paddle boards or pretty much anything else you can think of in between, the great outdoors in Cornwall is a super place to enjoy yourself and stay active.

The South West Coast Path

There’s a whopping 630 miles of the South West Coast Path which makes up the longest natural trail in the UK. Along the Cornish sections of the path you’ll be steeped in heritage, wildlife, geology and inspirational scenery wherever you look. Definitely worth lacing your boots up for.

Penryn Campus Sports Centre Instagram: @flexsifitness

Kennal Vale

This could quite easily be a hidden gem too! This magical woodland is tucked away in Ponsanooth between Falmouth and Truro. It used to be an old gunpowder factory and beautiful granite ruins are dotted through the woods alongside picturesque streams and waterfalls.

Instagram: @fitnesswild

Falmouth Yoga Space With a range of classes to suit all abilities, Falmouth Yoga Space is a great spot to restore energy and destress. It’s in the centre of Falmouth just off the Moor.

Trelissick Garden

Another National Trust site, Trelissick Garden rises from the banks of the Fal River. Its woodland walk takes you through ancient woodland, along the Fal, over a beach and through open meadows. It’s a great place to unwind.

Helford Passage

The Helford is one of Cornwall’s most famous estuaries and is enjoyed by walkers, wildlife aficionados and boat lovers. If you go, be sure to stop at the Ferryboat Inn but, more importantly, make sure you take the time to soak in the stunning scenery.

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TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE By this point in your life, you’ll have been given an awful lot of information about university. You’ll have heard tales about how you’ll make friends 50\

for life, how it will be a roller coaster where the good times keep on coming and how it’s an opportunity you need to seize with both hands.

This might very well be true but everyone’s experience will be different. And along with the good times comes the pressure of exams, coursework, making those new friends, settling into a new place and finding your feet in a situation which, at first, will be completely alien to you. That’s why making sure you find the time to look after yourself, your health and your well-being is incredibly important. And historically it’s often something that’s been completely overlooked. However, by doing a few simple things like making sure your nutrition is good, you get enough sleep and you do some exercise, you’ll be putting in the framework

for ensuring you can tackle all of the challenges university life will throw at you while also doing your mind and body a massive favour at the same time. And it’s easier than you might think. We’ve sought out two of Falmouth’s experts in the health and wellbeing space to give us their views on the simple things you can do to look after your health and wellbeing while at university. Jimmy Ray and Ben Glazzard run Fitness Wild from their fitness and health hub at Argal Lake (close to Penryn Campus) which also includes Wild Vibes Cafe. They specialise in running group and personal training

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sessions in the great outdoors. But what they offer is much more than just training. Since 2011, when they were formed, they’ve helped people with addictions, people struggling with mental health issues and people with low self-esteem transform their lives. They’ve also helped a large number of students through their time at university. “The most important thing to do is to try and find balance,” says Jimmy. “During my first week at university, my lecturer sat down with a jar, some eggs and some rice. I had no idea what he was doing. He told us the rice was the good times, while the eggs represented the important things like uni work, relationships and health. “He filled the jar up with rice first, and there’s was no room for the eggs. But, by putting the eggs in one by one and filling the jar with rice around them, there was balance. It’s an analogy that’s stuck with me.” Alongside balance, making sure you have good nutrition is also a fundamental step for looking after yourself while at university. Jimmy adds: “If you come to university, you want to learn. And if you don’t get your nutrition right, you’re

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going to struggle with everything from cognitive function through to recovering from a big night out. “I remember when I first came down to uni and my parents took me food shopping. It was the most exciting thing! But then I literally just ate pasta, which I managed to burn, and all the good stuff they bought didn’t get eaten and went in the bin. “I was a bad example. The best advice I’ve ever been given when it comes to food shopping is stick to the first four aisles of the supermarket and ignore the rest. This way you’ll get your fruit and veg, meat and dairy (if you eat them) and your dry stores like rice. Get your first shop right and you’re setting yourself on a good path.” While getting your nutrition right is a great place to start, there’s other simple life hacks which can have a huge impact on you. Chiefly, finding the time to exercise and to get outdoors. “Exercising and being outdoors is massive,” says Ben. “Not just in keeping you physically healthy but in influencing the way you interact with others. If you’re naturally shy, like I was when I was younger, exercise can help release a whole bunch of hormones that make you happier, smile and more sociable.

“We do everything outdoors because it takes people out of a sterile environment and there are so many benefits associated with it. And, being in Cornwall, you have this amazing outdoor playground on your doorstep, why wouldn’t you want to get out there and enjoy it?” Jimmy continues: “Cornwall is a very active place and, while you’re here, you should make the most of it. Definitely go paddle boarding, try sea swimming, go surfing, just get in the water as much as you can because, when you’re working a busy job, these are the days you’ll look back on. Even if you just aside ten minutes a day for a walk, you’ll be doing yourself a huge favour. “If you are sporty, university is one of the best places to be because you have time to try things. And Falmouth, with everything from American Football to Martial Arts, is a great place to try different sports because of the variety on offer. Sports also a great way to learn discipline which will transcend into all areas of your life.” Exercise and the great outdoors might not be everyone’s cup of tea but, when it comes to health and wellbeing, they aren’t the be all and end all (although they are very important). Sleep, mindfulness and looking after your mental health also play key roles.

“If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not recovering and you won’t be at your best. Little things like having no screen time before you go to sleep can make a huge difference,” adds Jimmy. “We also get our clients to practice gratitude. Each day write down three things you’re grateful for or write down one thing you’ve done well today, one thing you did for someone else and one thing someone did for you. It took me ages to get my head around it but now I do it every day and I notice how much it helps me and keeps me grounded.” Ben concludes: “You’re going to go through a lot of changes during your time at university. Hopefully it will be mostly good times but, like we all do, you might have to deal with some rough times too. By eating properly, exercising, getting a decent amount of sleep and not being afraid to check in with yourself to see if you’re doing okay, and talk to someone if you’re not, you’ll be putting everything you need in place to overcome any challenges you might face and building great habits which will stay with you for a lifetime.” You can find out more about Fitness Wild at www.fitnesswild.com and you can try one of their workshops for free if you take your copy of The FUSE with you and mention this article.

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Don’t be fooled by Cornwall’s sleepy seaside demeanour - there’s no shortage of adrenaline fuelled activities in the area. Here’s some of our top picks for you: from wakeboarding, to mountain biking, to zip-lines, we’ve got you covered.

Kernow Adventure Park Set at an idyllic, crystal-clear lake, Kernow Adventure Park started as a wake park for a group of friends - it’s now an adventure centre offering an aquapark, open water swimming, wakeboarding and paddleboarding. Located just down the road from the Penryn Campus and benefiting from its sheltered location, the park is the perfect place to learn to wakeboard, or to develop your skills.

Retallack Wake Park It’s a bit of a distance from Falmouth, but with two kickers and a slider for the pros, and excellent instructors on hand for newbies, Retallack Wake Park is an ideal location to get on the water. You can also get day passes which will also give you access to the Aqua Park, FlowRider, Water Zorbs & SUPs.

BMX & Mountain Bike Trails Trescobeas Pumptrack is one of the best in the south west. It incorporates different lines, varied height jumps and well-sculpted bends - it’ll give you a great ride, whether it’s your first time on a BMX or if you’re an experienced rider looking for a challenge. There’s also Falmouth Bike Park, at Pennance Mill Farm. Will Evans, elite Team GB racer, designed and created the national standard 4X track, so you can be assured it can test even the ability of world champions.

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Adrenaline Quarry You’ll need a ride to Liskeard, but Adrenaline Quarry lives up to it’s name. Adrenaline Quarry prides itself on throwing people off cliffs since 2009 - top billing is given to it double zip lines: 490m long, 50m high and reaching speeds of 40mph. They also offer a range of adrenaline pumping activities, including karting, coasteering and useful lessons in axe throwing.

Hangloose Adventure at the Eden Project Set up above Eden’s epic biomes is England’s longest and fastest zip wire, covering 660 metres and travelling at speeds of up to 60mph. There’s also 10m, 12m and 25m free-fall jumps, a 360 swing and giant swing for up to three people. You can book everything direct with Hangloose Adventure.

Gylly Adventures If you’re looking for a different way to explore the coastline, Gylly Adventures offer coasteering courses from Gyllyngvase Beach. Blending swimming, climbing and cliff jumping, they see the coast as an adventure playground. Get your adrenaline fix by going for the big jumps.

Extreme Academy Located at Watergate Bay on the north coast, Extreme Academy offers a lot more than just surfing lessons. With waves rolling in from the Atlantic, kite-surfing, waveski and handplaning. If you’d rather be out of the water, get your hands on a traction kite and harness yourself to the power of the wind. Once you’ve mastered the kite, there’s also a land board and buggy to try out on two miles of beautiful golden sand.

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WITH YOU It won’t take you long to discover there are plenty of ‘one of a kinds’ in Falmouth. From the characters you’ll meet in the town through to the explosion of creativity you’ll find everywhere you look. The students’ union, FXU, is no different. It’s the only union in the country to represent students from two different universities; Falmouth and Exeter. FXU’s aim is to ensure every student has the highest quality of education and the best student experience possible during their time in Cornwall. FXU puts your voice at the heart of everything they do. Although a relatively small students’ union, they have one of the highest levels of participation in the country. They provide societies, sports clubs, volunteering and fundraising opportunities, and the chance to be politically active and represent your course mates and colleagues.

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It doesn’t stop there. FXU offers confidential and objective support and advice on anything from financial concerns, to welfare, to accommodation and course queries, at any stage of your degree. They’re here for you in the run up to the first time you arrive, right up until the day you graduate. We caught up with incoming FXU President Falmouth, Callie Edwards, who told us the role FXU plays for students and what they offer. “We’re all about the students,” she said. “We’re there when you need help, we’re there to support you whether that’s academically or in having fun - and to give you advice. “Coming to university and getting a degree is all well and good but it’s getting involved with the extracurricular activities which will take your degree from being good to being great. We run tons of societies, over 1,000 activities a year, and average around 20,000 volunteering hours. “On the clubs and societies front there’s something for everyone - from the classic groups such as Fal Surf, RAD (fundraising society) or if you’re feeling adventurous there’s a fetish society! The societies are like little families, they’re free to try out so you can find your niche and they’re great fun. One cool thing is you can start with zero experience and before you know it you could be running a society - that’s what happened with me.”

EVERY STEP Callie adds that, while there’s a lot of fun to be had, there’s a serious side to FXU’s work as well.

So what other advice does Callie have for students coming to Falmouth for the first time?

“We have a whole team to help with advice and support, covering everything from money issues through to if you have a problem with your landlord. You can go to them with anything - and everything will be confidential.

“Make sure you do something in the water while you have it on your doorstep, check out all the amazing coffee shops, explore the beautiful gardens on campus and chill out in one of the many bars - Palacio Lounge and the Games Room are two of my favourites!”

“You’ll also all have mentors when you arrive. They’ll call you before you start and you’ll have a buddy for life! On the first weekend you move in you’ll have a meet your mentor event. My mentor came to see us in our accommodation just after we moved in and brought us muffins. She was so good and inspired me to be a mentor.”

You can find out all the information you need about FXU over at www.fxu.org.uk and you’ll find their offices on Penryn Campus opposite the Stannary and on Falmouth Campus in the Hub.

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Falmouth Life: A Student’s View

Make the most of Falmouth

Enjoy the thrills of a Fal night out

So what is life at Falmouth really like for students? Second year journalism student, Shaun Dacosta, takes us on a whirlwind tour of Falmouth life. Here are his tips, insights and advice for making the most out of your time at Falmouth...

In vice-versa, it’s only £1 on the bus to travel between Penryn and Falmouth. One of the greatest things about Falmouth, is the number of independent businesses who genuinely have passion for their trade – a far cry from the monotonous store chains that fill out most town centres. You can find pretty much anything second-hand in Dig’N’Delve or pretty much anything new in Trago Mills and unsurprisingly, there are many excellent pasty makers.

Personally, my first-year route almost always consisted of hopping off the bus at the Moor, visiting The Packet Station (our ‘Spoons) before working our way through a combination of Five Degrees, Grapes and Toast and ending up at the infamous Club International. Now however, there are two new contenders.

Falmouth is unique. That might sound a little cliché, but I honestly don’t believe that any other university quite has the friendly, vibrant and creative community that we have in ‘Fallyfornia’.

There are so many brilliant options for food in Falmouth, I won’t be able to do justice to them all in this article. However, I can certainly recommend Harbour Lights if you’re after fish and chips, The Meat Counter for burgers (with many vegetarian options) and the likes of Cribbs and Amanzi offer multi-cultural options

Courses at the university are split over two campuses – the historic Falmouth Campus at Woodlane is a beautiful, naturalistic campus with subtropical gardens whereas the modern and much larger Penryn Campus is shared with the University of Exeter and features the Glasney Student Village and Tremough Barton Cottages accommodation options. Having just finished my second-year at Falmouth, I’ll give you a few tips that I hope you find useful.

Take advantage of Penryn Campus The vast majority of students coming to Falmouth University for their first-year will end up living on campus with most living at Glasney Student Village, the ‘typical’ university halls with Tremough Barton Cottages also on site. While Penryn Campus is a busride away from both Penryn town centre and Falmouth, there is still plenty to do on the campus itself. Fancy a pizza? Head to Koofi Café. Fancy a pint? Head to The Stannary Bar. Need a workout? The new Sports Centre is brilliant. Looking for a kickabout? Simply pop to the MUGA. Or perhaps you actually want to do some work? The library at Penryn is massive with so many different workspaces, resources and computers.

However, the town has far more to offer than just shops and food! There are three beaches in Falmouth – Gyllyngvase which is often the most popular, just a 10 minute walk from the town centre, or more peaceful and scenic options at Swanpool (a short walk from ‘Gylly’) and the slightly further-out Maenporth. Visiting the exquisite Pendennis Point is an absolute must and while you’re there, a trip to Pendennis Castle is well worth it.

Explore Cornwall The bus is great for travelling between Falmouth and Penryn, but to really explore Cornwall, a car is incredibly useful so making friends with a driver can be rather handy. There’s so many places to explore in Kernow, such as the truly stunning Kynance Cove, Land’s End and St. Michael’s Mount. In first-year, you’ll have a fair amount of free-time so make plans, go on day-trips – carpe diem.

The King’s is now a go-to destination on any Falmouth night out with a friendly and jovial atmosphere and the long-awaited return of Mangos has truly rejuvenated the scene in Fal. If this isn’t your thing, there are plenty of more sophisticated options available as well. The Chintz Symposium is a truly unique wine bar, with The Brig also an excellent option for rum. If cocktails are your thing, perhaps try Bahama Mamas or The Shed.

Setbacks are all part of the experience There might be set-backs in your early days at any university, but don’t let them hold you back. For me, my house actually flooded in the first week but the ordeal just turned into a bonding experience. While our neighbouring house watched all the water flood in from upstairs with Peronis in hand, we attempted to shovel all the water out with buckets. Needless to say, both were a bonding experience in different ways. After two fantastic years of genuinely enjoying what I do, I can’t wait for my final year at Falmouth. They say time flies when you’re having fun so make sure to experience it all and grasp every opportunity you are given – I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time as I did.

Not everyone will end up living at Glasney or Tremough, but this shouldn’t stop you from taking advantage of what Penryn Campus has to offer. You might end up in Penryn town at The Sidings, Sterling House or The Warehouse or alternatively, like I did, in Falmouth at the Killigrew Townhouses, Kimberley Townhouses, Tuke House, The View or Armyn House. It’s only £1 on the bus to get to campus.

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YOUR Top 5 CHEAP EATS You’ll find great food for great prices at the cafes on both campuses. And, with Falmouth’s reputation as a foodies’ hot-spot soaring, you’ll also find fantastic food to treat yourself to throughout the town. Here are some of our favourite places to get good grub without paying top dollar for it:

Good Vibes Cafe

Habaneros Burrito Bar

Does exactly what it says on the tin! Started by a group of friends who had a passion for cooking and chillies, Habaneros is your one stop shop for a fresh Mexican fix. The big question is, can you handle the heat of their Naga chilli sauce?

Instagram: @goodvibescafefalmouth Brilliant breakfast, beautiful brunch and lip-smackingly good lunch. Good Vibes is on the Moor and their lunch offer of their signature sandwich and a bowl of freshly made soup for £5 is great.

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Top of the list for a fix of dirty burgers, super shakes and fried food goodness. They always have lunch offers and you can grab two burgers for £12 on their Mates’ Mondays.

If you love fish and chips, you’re spoilt for choice in Falmouth. The award-winning Harbour Lights do great deals all year round and, as an added bonus, you can take your food to the pub situated beneath them and eat it with a great view across the harbour.

Forget Dominos, the real ‘Two for Tuesday’ is at Brother’s Pizza where you get any two of their exceptional wood-fired pizzas for £12. Trust us on this, your Dominos will be a thing of the past. .

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Saving on spending is a godsend for many students. Rent, food shops and raucous nights out tend to leave a sizeable hole in the student loan! No need to panic though, we’ve listed here just some of the places that are a bargain for students!

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If you’re looking to start the week on a high note, this is the place to be! For a meal on a Monday or Tuesday, students get 40% off food and drink. Don’t worry, you’re still covered if you can’t make it, with 20% off for the rest of the week!

The Poly If you’re looking for an evening of entertainment that doesn’t involve ending up in Club International, then a few doors down is the Poly, offering an alternative to all comers. Whether you enjoy a film screening, theatre performance or a music show, the Poly offers all students (with a valid student card) a discount.

Rowe’s One of the major suppliers of the iconic local snack, the mighty Cornish pasty, welcomes students with open arms. Rowe’s offer a 10% discount on any pasty, pastry or other baked treat that takes your fancy.

Jack Wills Thinking of sprucing up a little? Want to add a bit more style to your wardrobe? Well you don’t have to blow all your money doing it, Jack Wills extends a 10% discount to all students who come for a browse! You’ll find the nearest store in Truro.

Wilkos The shop that really (probably) has it all, Wilkos is a must for any student wanting to stock up on kitchen utensils, washing supplies or anything that can’t be found in a supermarket. Luckily, they offer a 10% discount to all students in need.

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The National Trust Cornwall is blessed with some truly fantastic National Trust gardens and properties. There are also a number of National Trust car parks on some of the best beaches. Students save 50% on the usual price and, for £34.50 a year, it’s a real bargain.

The Fal Mussel Card UNI This travel card may seem like a lot up front but it can save you hundred of pounds. It’s available exclusively to students from Falmouth University and gives you unlimited travel on the bus routes between the two campuses in Falmouth and Penryn. What’s more, it also gives you hop-on hop-off travel around the Fal River and Cornwall on an integrated network of ferries, buses and trains. So it’s perfect if you’re planning on exploring. They even have payment plans to coincide with when your student loan hits your bank. You can find out more over on the Fal River website - www.falriver.co.uk.

Toni & Guy Need your hair to be on point and want to treat yourself? The Falmouth branch of Toni & Guy offer a 20% student discount with certain stylists. Check their website for more details.

Zizzi Found next to Pizza Express on Events Square, this Italian style eatery will half your bill on Wednesdays when you show a valid student card. Result!

The Eden Project For just £14 you can get an annual pass to the Eden Project. It’s great to visit once but with the many different events they hold through the year this is your best option to experience them at the best price!

Sing Falmouth Every fancied singing in a choir? Falmouth’s newest community choir is hugely popular and run by two extremely talented local musicians. No previous singing experience is needed and their repertoire includes everything from Radiohead and Blur through to Pink and Prince! Just £4 for students rather than the usual £6.

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As hopefully you’ve seen by flicking through the pages of FUSE, there’s much more to Falmouth and Cornwall than meets the eye. It’s something we’ve definitely learnt in creating this magazine for you. From discussions in our team through to input from a whole range of different students, it quickly became clear there are so many different things in the area to enjoy and experience - and everyone has a different opinion on what’s best! We’ve tried to give you a glimpse under the surface of Falmouth life to help prepare you for what to expect but also to get you excited about spending the next few years of your life here. There’s something special about Falmouth. It’s a place that captures the imagination, gets under your skin and leaves a lasting impact on anyone who spends of time here. You will find a place where there’s a spirit of creativity, freedom and adventure. There’s a strong sense of community which will help make your experience at university all the richer. You’ll quickly become part of this and be a welcome addition to the melting-pot of Falmouth’s culture. There’ll be evenings on the beach, drinks watching spectacular sunsets, sea shanties in waterside pubs, dancing in Events Square, quiet moments in areas of outstanding natural beauty, access to world class facilities at the university, and memories you’ll make we hope will last you a lifetime. So, from us, there’s nothing more to say apart from go out and enjoy it! Explore what’s on your doorstep, fall in love with this wonderful part of the world and get ready to have the time of your life. See you on campus!

The FUSE Team

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