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There’s even more in this edition of LifeStyle WE’VE had a great reaction to the first issue of LifeStyle magazine and hope that readers equally enjoy this second edition.
Autumn is definitely here and with it comes a wonderful array of colours and events. This is many peoples’ favourite time of year with long walks in the crisp air, the trees ablaze with colour contrasting with the blue of the sea. This is also the time that we can appreciate the fact that we live in a beautiful part of the world and don’t have to “go home” to some other part of the UK after the summer – if you can call what we have had this year a summer. There’s plenty going on this autumn in the LifeStyle circulation area with the Falmouth River Walking Festival giving people an opportunity to get their walking shoes on and enjoy some guided tours of the the most beautiful parts of our region. And let’s not forget Falmouth’s annual Oyster Festival celebrating the fruits of the sea and the land.
We’ve intrduced a couple more items for this second edition of LifeStyle including an album reviews section so that readers can decide what music to huddle up with when the autumn weather gets too bad to go outside. Don’t miss our fantastic competitions on page 9 with the chance to win an amazing iPad with Rowe’s the bakers and tickets to a premier snooker match in Penzance. Last week’s winner of our romantic meal for two at TwoTen200 competition was Naomi Craddock from Falmouth. Please contine to let us know whart you think of LifeStyle and make sure you send us any comments, good or bad, so that we can continue to improve. Also make sure you continue to send us your favourite photographs from in and around Falmouth and Penryn so we can feature them in our LifeStyle views section as Shaun Toft and George Northcott have done this week. We hope you enjoy the latest issue. All the best from the LifeStyle team.
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Dear Paul, I would just like to congratulate you all on the new paper LifeStyle. The impact of a glossy front page and the layout was good and inviting. I thoroughly enjoyed reading through it – and it was all free! When I lived in Hertfordshire we had got use to receiving the free weekly local paper so it is lovely to now have a freebie here at last. Look forward to reading the next issue. Keep up the good work. Regards Elisabeth Mason
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THE Fal River Autumn Walking Festival is bigger and better than ever this year and has an expanded programme with more leaders taking part. Compared with the festival’s 14 guided walks in 2011, leaders from across the county are putting on a total of 25 different walks this year. In addition to the self-guided walks, this increase in guided walks has meant organisers have had to expand their printed programme to an 80-page booklet which will be widely available across the region and free to pick up. The 17-day festival will feature walks around the beautiful Fal River, from the Roseland Peninsula in the east, to Helford in the west and as far inland as Truro. They will cover a variety of interests, from wild food foraging led by Rachel Lambert, to
conservation walks led by Helford Marine Conservation Group. There will also be walks looking at local history led by experts including the Carrick Ramblers, the National Trust and Natuaral England. The festival also caters for those interested in the health element of walking, as there will be a number of Nordic walking workshops and fitness walks led by Walk Kernow and Kate Jackson. BF Adventure is hosting one around its activity centre near Halvasso and the surrounding countryside. The festival takes place between Friday, October 19, and Sunday, November 4. To find out about walks near you, book a place, or download a self-guided walk, visit www.falriver.co.uk/walkingfestival.
THERE will be plenty of heat at this year’s Falmouth Oyster Festival 2012 when special guests Dick Strawbridge and his son James take on local chefs Nick Hodges and Arty Williams in the Hot Chefs Challenge on the Friday night. Dick and James will be in Cornwall filming for their latest series of The Hungry Sailors and footage of the challenge will be included in an episode due to air on ITV1 in 2013. Nigel Carpenter, proprietor of festival sponsors St Michael’s Hotel and Spa, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dick and James and the Fisherman’s Friends. It helps to show how committed both the festival and St Michael’s are to supporting local fishermen and this is an ideal way of expressing it.” As well as the usual highlights such as cookery demonstrations, live music and food stalls Cornwall’s sea shanty sensations Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends will perform on Saturday night, just after Fisherman’s Apprentice Monty Halls entertains the crowd on Events Square with fun tales of adventures and his experience spending time with the Cadgwith fishermen The evening is a free event and both Monty and the
Fisherman’s Friends will be raising money on the night for the Fishermen’s Mission. After proving to be a sell out success last year, Johnny Cowling returns again this year to entertain the crowds with his one-man comedy show, A Night with Johnny Cowling, on Thursday, October 11. Tickets, costing £7.50, are available from the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Fal River Visitor Information Centre or at the door on the night. There will be a collection on the night in aid of the Children’s Hospice South West. The Falmouth Oyster Festival 2012 programme is out now and highlights the four days of events running from Thursday, October 11, through to Sunday, October 14, and organisers are promising something for everyone. Now in its 16th year, the festival celebrates the muchrevered mollusc and marks the start of the oyster dredging season. From day one Falmouth’s Events Square will be buzzing with craft and food stalls, live music and cookery demonstrations. Offshore there will be working boat races and much more.
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Enhancing creativity
Jim brings his no-holds barred routine to town
IT’S expected to get a bit blue at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion on Monday, October 15, when comedian and television presenter Jim Davidson performs his latest stand-up material. Jim had his big break on television’s New Faces in 1976 and went on to establish himself as one of the UK’s most successful comedians. Alongside the family TV entertainer image, he also brings a no-holds barred routine to the circuit and has certainly had his fair share of controversy over the years with his risqué material. Live on stage he remains as uncompromising and dangerous as ever as he explores the true meaning of political incorrectness. This show is strictly for adults only. It starts at 7.30pm and advance tickets costing £20 are available from the Pavilion box office on 01326 211222, online www.princesspavilion.co.uk and via Hall for Cornwall and See Tickets.
TALENTED young artists from across Cornwall are being invited to attend exciting new monthly workshops being organised by University College Falmouth and KEAP. Art Squad Cornwall will be held at the university’s campus at Woodlane, and will be run by the lead artist Ashley Hold and student ambassadors. They aim to inspire and enhance 14 to 19-year-olds’ creativity through a variety of exciting workshops, gallery and studio visits and the use of university facilities. Following on from the success of Writing Squad Kernow the workshops will give the opportunity for young people to extend and develop their talents and skills through experiencing painting, drawing, print-making, photography and other fine art practices, culminating in a final exhibition. Anyone who is interested in becoming part of Art Squad Cornwall can attend a taster session to be held from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, October 6, at the Woodlane campus of University College Falmouth. All the workshops are free and UCF may be able to offer some transport bursaries. Readers wishing to book a place on a taster session should email helen.reynolds@keap.org.uk or telephone Amanda Harris on 01872 275187.
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FRESH from the festival circuit and a gig supporting Blink 182, Crowns are bringing their blend of folk and pop-punk to Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion on Saturday, November 3. Following on from the boozy, shout-a-long songs that made up their self-titled EP released in March 5 this year, the band are set to release their debut album Stitches In The Flag two days after their appearance, through their own Ship Wreckords label. Hailing from Launceston, the band relocated to London and entered the legendary RAK Studios
for the second time following a UK tour in April. Wearing their influences on their sleeve, Crowns’ sound emerges from early years playing in punk bands and attending St Piran’s sessions, where punters sing and play traditional Cornish music to celebrate the Cornwall’s patron saint. Tickets for the Pavilion show are on general sale now from the venue box office on 01326 211222 or from www.seetickets.com and by telephoning 0871 220026 (all are subject to a booking fee).
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BRIT Award-winning Beverley Craven will become the latest name to grace the stage at the Mylor Sessions. Best known for her huge 1991 hit Promise Me, she has just released Close to Home, her first studio album for a decade. The gig, which takes place on Friday, October 12, will feature timeless music, fascinating anecdotes and hilarious stories of life both on and off the stage. Tickets, which cost £15, are available from either the Hall for Cornwall in Truro or from Mylor Stores, and are expected to sell out quickly. Support will be provided by Cornish singer and songwriter Tom James.
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WHEN the nights start drawing in and the leaves slowly begin to turn golden, homes around the country become filled with the smells of spicy chutneys and fruity jams bubbling away on stoves. After all the excitement of the summer, autumn is also a welcome opportunity to hunker down and learn new skills. Here are a couple if recipes for some delicious jams
PLUM JAM
(Makes 1.75kg) Special equipment: Preserving pan, sugar thermometer, sterilised jars and sealants Shelf life: Two years 1.25kg plums, stoned and halved or quartered if large 350ml water 1kg preserving or granulated sugar Put the plums and water in the preserving pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the plums are soft. Add the sugar, stirring until it has dissolved. Return to the boil and boil for 25-30 minutes or until the setting point is reached. Remove the pan from the heat and leave to settle for a few minutes. Ladle the jam into the hot sterilised jars, then seal.
RASPBERRY JAM
(Makes about 1.5kg) Special equipment: Preserving pan, sugar thermometer, sterilised jars and sealants Shelf life: Two years 1kg raspberries 1kg preserving or granulated sugar Juice of one lemon Layer the raspberries and sugar in the preserving pan. Cover with a cloth and leave overnight. The next day, add the lemon juice to the pan. Bring slowly to the boil, stirring frequently until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and boil rapidly for 20-25 minutes or until the setting point is reached. Stir constantly towards the end of cooking to prevent it from sticking. If wished, pass half the jam through a sieve to reduce the seed content, then return to the boil for five minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the jam to settle for a few minutes. Ladle into the hot sterilised jars, then seal.
A tapestry of autumn colour
A RICH tapestry of colour should be enveloping our landscape over the next few weeks as leaves turn golden, orange and even red, thanks to a massive growth of foliage during the wet summer followed by cold nights. The trees and other plants which will be providing us with magnificent hues include the maple and Japanese maple, native oak trees, Nyssa sinensis and Parrotia persica (Persian ironwood). The winter-flowering cherry, stag’s horn sumach, sorbus (wild mountain ash) and varieties of cornus can also paint a palette of vivid colours. Following a wet summer, the recent warm weather has resulted in the production of lots of chlorophyll and increased sugar levels in trees. When the night-time temperature falls, it sends a message to the tree to stop growing and then the leaves will start turning, breaking down the chlorophyll to reveal autumnal pigments in shades of red, orange and yellow. Venturing out on autumn walks may give you inspiration to grow some colourful specimens in your own garden. Maple, vine and mahonia leaves offer shades of red, while sedum flowerheads provide subtle russet tones which will stay on the plant well into winter. In larger gardens, use trees carefully so that their rich hues are a highlight rather than just a small part of an extremely busy planting scheme. Keep green as your main colour in the garden, as if you cram it with coloured foliage it can be far from restful. Some trees take on more refined, subtle shades, such as yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) with its beautiful buttery yellow foliage, or the common beech (Fagus sylvatica), which turns a glorious shade of copper. If you are going to plant a maple, avoid planting it in windy, exposed sites as its fragile leaves will be shredded. The best time to plant is autumn, when the soil is still warm, to give the trees time to establish before winter sets in. Maples thrive in well-drained soil enriched with some well-rotted garden compost and will do well in full sun or dappled shape, and are ideal growing in the gentle shade of larger trees.
Setting the ‘Royal’ standard A DECADE after leaving Cornwall to pursue a career as a chef in New Zealand, Tim Shannon has returned to his native county to bring all the skills he learnt Down Under to the kitchen at the Royal Standard in Flushing. Tim began his career at the Three Mackerel restaurant at Swanpool in Falmouth before heading to the other side of the globe in 2002. After gaining experience working in Queenstown and Christchurch, New Zealand, he returned to Flushing this spring. His creative and passionate menu uses only the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, all prepared from scratch in the Royal Standard kitchen. Main courses are priced between £7.95 and £13.50, making eating at the pub an affordable luxury. The venue hosts a weekly curry night each Wednesday, and serves roast lunches every Sunday. Tables can be booked by calling 01326 374250.
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ALBUM REVIEWS Mumford & Sons - Babel THREE years after their award-winning debut, Sigh No More, Mumford & Sons return with Babel, which has been produced once again by the magical Markus Dravs. Marriage to Oscar-nominated actress Carey Mulligan has somewhat mellowed frontman Marcus Mumford, as heard on the band’s next single, I Will Wait, a tender love song. Songs such as Holland Road and Ghosts That We Knew show he hasn’t lost all his angst and anger. There are less traditional English folk and more American folk rock influences on Babel, with tracks such as Lover Of The Light and Hopeless Wanderer sounding very Bruce Springsteen-esque in style. Nevertheless, the foursome – including Country Winston Marshall, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane– have, thankfully, stuck to what they are good at, and that is writing and performing beautifully written, rousing folk songs. Rating: 9/10 (Review by Laura Wurzal)
Tori Amos - Gold Dust TORI Amos will always be remembered for her extraordinary hit Cornflake Girl, her outstanding vocals and expert piano-playing making for a quirky yet memorable song which fully caught the public’s imagination. Often compared to Kate Bush because of her similar swooping vocal style, the 49-year-old has never quite recaptured those heady heights, yet remains one of the most innovative female artists around. Gold Dust is another impressive release from the American, who now spends much of her time in Cornwall, with Amos’s voice impressing particularly on Yes, Anastasia. The rest of the songs, apparently based on 20 years of conversations with various people, stand up well to scrutiny, particularly the title track and Snow Cherries From France. Those who loved Amos’s earlier work will be delighted with this, as it is an extremely welcome return to top form. Rating: 8/10 (Review by Kim Mayo)
Van Morrison – Born To Sing: No Plan B AFTER more than half a century in the business, it is no surprise that Van Morrison (born George Ivan Morrison) knows a thing or two about putting an album together. What cannot be guaranteed after such an accomplished career is to still be sounding so good with his 34th album. Recorded in his hometown of Belfast, Born To Sing: No Plan B is effortless, cool and classy. Open The Door (To Your Heart) is soulful and an instant favourite, and both the title track and End Of The Rainbow are soaked in the blues. Close Enough For Jazz flows seamlessly, demanding feet, shoulders, head and more to come along for the ride. When Plan A is this good, there is no reason to look any further. Rating: 8/10 (Review by Mike Fletcher)
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n Stuart Bingham and Neil Robertson will be playing premier league snooker in Penzance The PartyPoker.com Premier League Snooker comes to Penzance for the first time next month as four of the biggest names in the game compete in the £250,000 event at the Penzance Leisure Centre on Thursday, October 18. Masters champion Neil Robertson comes up against Australian Goldfields Open winner Stuart Bingham in Group A and World Open victor Mark Allen will take on PTC Grand Final winner Stephen Lee in Group B. Robertson won his opening fixture 5-1 in impressive style against world number one Mark Selby last month, while Bingham draw 3-3 with Shaun Murphy in his first game of the season. Mark Allen suffered a 4-2 reversal at the hands of John Higgins in a closely-fought match while Stephen Lee was on the wrong end of a 5-1 scoreline when he got his 2012 campaign underway against Peter Ebdon. Commented Matchroom Sport and World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn; "I've always maintained that part of the success of the Premier League is in taking top level snooker to places that don't often see it. "Our event in Penzance is testament to that and we are delighted to have the opportunity to take the Premier League to Cornwall this year," he added.
Televised live by Sky Sports, the competition features ten of the biggest names in the game contesting one of snooker's most prestigious invitational events. Now entering its record-breaking 27th season, Premier League Snooker is the world's only major snooker tournament played to a league format and plays out on Thursday nights, live on Sky Sports across the UK. Following the round robin section of play, the top four players move forward to the big money play-offs in Grimsby in November. All the Penzance PLS action takes place on Thursday October 18 and tickets are available from the Box Office priced at £19.50 (£16.50 concessions) - 01736 874 744, www.leisurecentre.com For a chance to win a pair of tickets for this premier event simply answer the following question: Who comes up against Neil Robertson at the Penzance Leisure Centre on October 18? Send your answers to: carley.savage@packetseries.co.uk Normal Newsquest competition rules apply. Details can be found at thepacket.co.uk
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n Helford sunrise Picture by reader Shaun Toft
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Coats of many colours LISA HAYNES looks at this season’s most stylish coats
IT may not be frosty just yet, but you will be left out in the cold if you do not bag a winter coat pretty sharpish. With the best buys long gone by November, it is worth bucking the trend of being fashionably late. While the primary function of a winter coat is keeping you warm and protected, a good coat is the ultimate style statement too, and has the power to reinvent your entire look. As something you will be wearing over and over again, hopefully for years to come, it is worth investing and taking time to choose the right winter coat for you. Just about every key trend of this season can be tapped into through a stylish cover-up, meaning you do not have to go overboard with a whole new wardrobe. Choose your favourite look and let your winter coat do all the leg (and arm) work.
Russian romance
Think rich, luxurious fabrics adorned with intricate embroidery and elegant embellishment that scream high society – perfect for the party season. Styling tip: If you are conscious of the widening effect of a bulky fur coat, try a belt to nip in the waist and add some shape.
Country classics
Tweed coats, heritage checks, wax jackets and quilted cover-ups all feature heavily on the high street. Styling tip: Be wary of
accessories. Going the whole hog with riding boots, flat hat and tweed extras might be countryside overkill.
Gothic glamour
Glossy fabrics like leather, patent and PVC effortlessly work dominatrix chic. Styling tip: Morticia Addams should not be your style icon so avoid an all-black outfit and keep your hair and make-up fresh and natural.
Military mode
Bright, soldier red is not in keeping with this season’s military mood. Instead, stick to longer length coats in dark green, navy or black for extra longevity. Styling tip: If you are opting for a double-breasted style, ensure you try the coat both open and closed for the perfect fit.
Jewel gems
Opt for an uplifting rainbow-hued, bright coat to perk up the dark nights. Styling tip: Place the jacket under your face to see if your chosen bright complements your colouring and brings out your features.
Mannish behaviour
Think oversized, exaggerated shapes as if you are wearing something borrowed from your man’s wardrobe – only infinitely more stylish. Styling tip: A pair of heels will keep things sexy and ensure your oversized coat does not drown you.
n Marks & Spencer coats will ensure that fashion conscious ladies are not left out in the cold this winter
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First drive; Audi A3 2.0 TDI SE
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two decades you should be familiar with Audi's steady rise to prominence as a maker of premium cars, large and small. Most observers credit the original A3 hatchback with kick starting this trend. And with a car this popular the last thing you want to do is produce something radical that scares away the buyers, which explains why this A3 looks a lot like the last one. Look closely, though, and there's been a subtle but noticeable evolution of the car's appearance especially at the front - to compliment the changes to Audi's larger cars and maintain the all-important family resemblance. What can't be seen from the outside, however, are the changes Audi has made to how the car is constructed. This A3 is built on an all-new platform that's destined to be rolled out to a wide number of cars within the Volkswagen Group. Boasting significant weight savings and improvements to safety and refinement, it's a big deal. The end result for the consumer should be better fuel economy, enhanced cabin refinement and a more rewarding driving experience. This A3 continues the current trend for low CO2 and fuel consuming engines be they petrol or diesel. This, along with an ever expanding list of equipment - be it standard or optional - is hoped will keep the A3 competitive. With Audi's 2.0-litre, 150 horsepower diesel motor expected to be a popular choice, it's good to know that its CO2 rating is a miserly 106g/km. The car's fuel consumption is an equally stingy 68.9mpg, yet the whole package feels surprisingly sprightly as the car's claimed 8.6 second zero to 62mph sprint time illustrates. The standard fit six-speed manual gearbox goes some way to eeking out the fuel, as does the engine's quick to react stop-start function. On the road the 2.0-litre TDI car easily combines the ability to shrug off most urban road imperfections while ensuring pitch and roll is
kept to a minimum when you're pushing on. Clearly the A3 has, like its exterior styling, matured with age, which should please drivers long past their boy racer sell by dates. Audi's made the choice of SE, Sport and S Line variant a little more flexible. Naturally, kit levels also vary depending on the core trim selected, which means plush sports seats, larger alloy wheels and a host of detailed cosmetic and equipment enhancements the further up the pricing ladder you go. And if you're a gadget freak you won't be lacking in distractions, what with the different navigation and audio options to supplement the standard offering - CD player, MP3 and SD card inputs, Bluetooth, central colour display. Facts at a glance Model: Audi A3 2.0 TDI SE TSI, from ÂŁ21,505 on the road. Engine: 2.0-litre diesel unit developing 150bhp. Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission as standard, driving the front wheels. Performance: Maximum speed 134mph, 062mph 8.6 seconds. Economy: 68.9mpg. CO2 Rating: 106g/km.
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Eat local taste global The position of 38 Arwenack Street in Falmouth has long been established as a restaurant venue, in fact this area of Falmouth has multiple restaurants offering the evening diner a wide choice of cuisines to choose from. Amanzi is the one with an African cave painting of stick men as a logo done out in off-white and a deep earthy red reminiscent of the African soil. Inside is adorned with wooden carvings, African art and the same colouration as the exterior giving it a warm atmosphere. The welcome is also warm and friendly. The service is casual yet efficient. The menu, specials, ingredients and sourcing are explained so the diner is left in no doubt about the Eat local taste global tag line theme running through Amanzi. The restaurant targets locals giving it a “buzz” of relaxed conversation throughout the evening. The menu is varied, from local fish and seafood to locally farmed meats and vegetables. The emphasis is on African dishes but because of Africa’s colonial past you will find dishes with European, Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern influences. The food emphasis is on freshness and taste to bring out all the flavour and be a little different. Carolyn and Ian Turton bought the then named Clarks Restaurant in 2010 and renamed it to Amanzi earlier this year. They wanted to give it their own identity having been born and raised in Malawi and Zambia and bring the flavours of Africa to Cornwall. So far, the response has been very positive with regular patrons wanting more of Eat Local Taste Global. As well as their regular Christmas Menu, Amanzi will be offering: Luxury Christmas Party Menu 5 courses £28 Starters Panfried crevettes with ginger, cumin and paprika Indian-style panzanella - marinated paneer and chickpea's on a salad with a garlic, lime and yogurt dressing Trinchado bunny-chow - slow cooked beef with lots of garlic, chillies and red wine, served in a crusty bread roll with olives Blueberry and Earl Grey sorbet
n One of the many delicious dishes on offer
Mains Monkfish espetada - marinated monkfish and crevettes on a skewer with new potatoes and French trimmed beans 8oz Rump steak with piri-piri liver pate, handcut chips, peppered tomatoes and a parmesan crusted field mushroom Wild mushrooms, figs, hazelnuts and a pomegranate reduction, served on polenta and lentils Desserts Moroccan orange salad with dates, mint and Cointreau Chocolate mocha tart with cherries and clotted cream ice cream Christmas pudding with brandy butter or clotted cream Coffee and chocolates
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Pasties are Cornish through and through A FAMILY bakery with high quality food for a low cost as its ethos has been tempting the tastebuds of visitors and locals for generations. Rowe’s originally began life in 1949 as WC Rowe, when Bill Rowe opened his first bakery in Cornwall, with a philosophy to combine quality and good value. In 1963 Bill married Phyllis and the Rowe family business really began to take root. Despite wealthy millers making generous offers to buy Rowe’s, Bill held tightly onto his family business, remaining independent. For this reason Rowe’s is proud of its longstanding reputation and as well as having its own bakeries across Cornwall and into Devon, it sells its products in supermarkets all over the country. Ingredients are sourced locally wherever possible, leading to Cornish potatoes, Westcountry beef, Cornish cream, Westcountry swedes, Cornish pork and
Davidstow® Cheddar being used in its products. Every famous Rowe’s Cornish pasty is hand-crimped by experienced craft bakers and made using high-quality west country beef, with 20 per cent meat content – higher than most others – vegetables from local farms and pastry made using British wheat, with every one free from artificial colours, preservatives and hydrogenated fats. Rowe’s cannot resist a little sweetness, however, which is why it also offers a range of cakes, buns, biscuits and pastries. Rowe’s has branches across Cornwall, including in Camborne, Falmouth, Helston, Newquay, Penryn, Penzance, Pool, Redruth, Truro and St Austell. Each year the bakery is awarded Grade A international certification by the British Retail Consortium for food safety standards at its bakeries and, in 2009, it won the prestigious National Baker of the Year award.
n Kevin Austin, Eden’s crops supervisor, is one of the experts teaching the new gardening courses
Eden creates courses for every gardener
THE Eden Project has devised a range of courses to suit every gardener, whether they are seasoned professionals or absolute beginners. The courses range from hour-long taster sessions to the chance to join Eden’s expert horticulturists for the day. The hour-long courses cost £5 each and have been created to introduce people to new topics. They include sessions on growing from seed, container gardening and growing a curry from a windowsill. The half day courses, which cost £35 and include entry to the St Austell visitor attraction for the day, are the perfect length to give budding gardeners basic skills and knowledge, along with practical experience. The courses cover essential areas of gardening
such as soils and compost making, along with exciting sessions on topics such as carnivorous plants as well as classes looking at sustainable growing and allotments. The full day courses have been designed to give people a deeper understanding of gardening. They enable people to learn about specific skills, such as beekeeping, foraging, hedge laying and willow weaving. The full day courses cost £50 and include entry to Eden for the day. The new courses compliment the Certificate in Practical Horticulture, which is run in conjunction with Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. To look at the full range of courses on offer, go to www.edenproject.com/garden-courses. To book a place call 01716 811972.
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Get the jabs you need AS TEENAGERS arrive to start the new year in university and college, they need to be aware of more than just their studies if they want to ensure they enjoy student life. Living, working and socialising together, students are what is known as a “close community” – which means when somebody has an infectious disease, chances are others will too. These include tonsillitis/glandular fever and flu, which, not to be confused with a common cold, will leave someone very unwell. At-risk groups can ask for flu jabs, but there are no vaccines for glandular fever. If you have a sore, swollen throat and get very unwell, see your GP then make sure you get
plenty of rest. Teenagers are one of the most atrisk groups for meningitis C, which can be fatal if not treated immediately. Most UK teenagers will have been vaccinated at school, but if they were not, it is not too late. Being aware of the symptoms is also important, and these typically include a fever, severe headache and drowsiness, vomiting, stiff neck, and the tell-tale red rash. Another immunisation this age group should consider, is the MMR jab, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Again, if you didn't have the jab as a baby and are concerned, speak to your GP.
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