Wave - 002 by Matthew Hawkey

The Esplanade Hotel Magazine | Issue 02_2019

Your Wellness, Naturally Nurture, ground and liberate yourself with natural products to awaken, balance and calm.

gaiaskincare.co.uk | @naturallygaia

- Issue two! (In Cornish) Welcome to the second edition of the story of life by the beach with The Esplanade. Throughout the pages of Wave, you’ll find our summer activity schedule, tuck into one of our favourite dishes as we head into the kitchen with head chef Jay who tells us all about how to prepare the perfect family roast. Discover how to get back into the water after becoming a Mum with local professional surfer Corinne Evans Jones, learn all about our edible landscape with tips from Cornwall foraging company Fat Hen and find out what’s on locally during the year by the beach. We’re all about family holidays, fresh-air, timeless activities and making memories with loved ones.

Produced by - Esplanade Hotel

Design - Matthew Hawkey Photography - Matthew Hawkey, Ben Battell, Caroline Davey, Cornish Memory, Harriet Shearsmith

Esplanade Hotel, Newquay, TR7 1PS 01637 873333 esplanadehotelnewquay.co.uk @esplanadehotel All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means. All details and prices correct at time of printing.

Edible Landscape - With Fat Hen, Wild Cookery School

Land or Sea? - Our guide to Cornish adventures

Talking Art - With Becky Bettesworth

34 Rattler - A Cornish staple 38

Wellness & Selfcare as a Mum - With Gaia Skincare

Cornish Phrase Book - Getting to know our own dialect

How To Keep Surfing as a Mum - With Corinne Evans Jones

Taking a Look Back - Newquay, old and new

Ahh, the Sunday Lunch - Our perfect recipe

Staycation with Toby & Roo - An insider’s guide

Keeping busy in Cornwall - Our what’s on guide

E EA S I D

”

E OF T E

“T

Edible

Landscape. WORD S + P H OTOS C AROLIN E DAVEY | FATHEN .ORG

15 seaweeds regularly in our cooking at Fat Hen and we look at how other cultures use seaweeds and adopt and adapt recipes to suit our Cornish seaweeds. Many of our dishes are influenced by Asian style recipes but we also look to Wales for laver bread inspiration and macrobiotic cookery for wholesome and healthy recipes. We use our seaweeds in different ways depending on the species of seaweed. There are many health benefits to be gained by including seaweeds in your diet.

With one of the largest natural habitats in the world on our doorstep in the form of a sandy playground we know that there’s a whole world of undiscovered life out there. Some call us rockpooling experts but when it comes to knowing how to take the discoveries and turning into dishes, we hold our hands up as that’s not our forté. So we reached out to a local foraging company Fat Hen to learn all about what it takes to bring the nature of the seaside into the kitchen and onto our plates. Join us as we take the journey into foraging, or how we like to call it discovering our edible landscape…

Here’s Caroline’s top tips for starting your foraging adventure…

Fat Hen is a wild food cookery school, a culinary exploration of our edible landscape and a communion between people, food and nature. Established in 2007 by Caroline Davey, which has become an evolving project, with its central aim of breaking down the barriers between the kitchen, the outdoors and the dining table. Not afraid of recognition, Fat Hen has been chosen as one of the top ten best foraging courses in the UK by Countryfile Magazine and has been chosen by the Telegraph as one of 10 incredible holidays that offer a true taste of a destination. The National Cookery School Guide has also chosen Fat Hen in its top 50 cookery schools in the UK.

1. Start foraging in your own back yard! You don’t have to travel miles to forage; you’ll find edible plants on your street, in your garden and in your local park. Take some time to plan your route and where you think the best species may be living. 2. Begin with species that are easy to identify and that you’re familiar with like elderflowers, nettles & blackberries. Research before heading out by looking at imagery and then once you have created some great things to eat, you can build up the confidence to move onto slightly more unusual things. 3. Get your hands on a wild flower identification guide and keep it in your bag or car so that wherever you go you can start to identify plants. The hardest part of foraging is plant identification and it takes lots of practice and repetition to get it right, so having a little insider knowledge is a bonus!

Caroline works alongside talented chefs to create fabulous dishes showcasing ingredients sourced from the wild. Foraging for wild food is a journey of gaining knowledge and discovering nature and your place in it. It can be meditative, bountiful and incredibly satisfying. Seaweed foraging and cookery courses have become popular in the past few years with Fat Hen as we have an incredible resource of seaweeds in Cornwall but unfortunately not much of a culture of eating it. We have many species (over 600 in this country) with almost all species being edible. There are some Deepwater species that you can’t eat but all those growing on the seashore and still attached to the rocks are edible. We commonly use approximately 10-

4. Have fun! Organise your foraging trips with friends and family as it’s such a good activity for all round physical and mental health. Foraging together and preparing a meal from your finds will leave you with a profound sense of community, achievement and well-being.

www.fathen.org | @fathenforager 14

Sesame crusted tofu with noodles, seaweed and sea beet Recipe by Caroline Davey, Fat Hen

- Large handful of laver seaweed - 200ml rice wine vinegar - 200ml water - Large handful of sea beet - 250g plain tofu Marinade: - 4 tbsp shoyu - 2 tbsp maple syrup - 2 garlic cloves, grated - 2 tbsp three cornered leek, sliced - Thumb size piece of ginger root, grated - Red chilli, deseeded and chopped

1. Place the laver seaweed into a bowl with rice wine vinegar and water and leave to pickle for an hour or two. 2. Slice the tofu horizontally, then cut diagonally into 8 triangles. Place the tofu in a shallow dish. 3. Mix together the marinade and pour over the tofu. Leave the tofu to marinade for at least an hour, turn the tofu half way through so that it marinated evenly. 4. Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl and whisk to combine thoroughly.

Sesame crust: - 50g cornflour - 3 tbsps white sesame seeds - 1 tsp chilli flakes - Sunflower oil for shallow frying -1 packet of udon noodles

5. Mix together the tofu crust ingredients. Take the tofu pieces one at a time and dip into the mix so that the crust sticks to all sides. Shallow fry the tofu, until crisp. Set aside.

Dressing: - 2 tbsp soy sauce - 2 tbsp maple syrup - 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar - 1 tbsp mirin - 1 tbsp sweet white miso - 1 tbsp sesame oil

7. Whilst the tofu is cooking bring 2 large pans of water to the boil. Salt the water and add the sea beet to one and the noodles to the other. Cook for a few minutes until both are soft.

6. Strain the marinade and keep to pour over the noodles with the dressing.

8. Strain the noodles; add a drizzle of sesame oil to stop the noodles sticking. Mix through the noodles. 9. Pour the miso dressing onto the noodles and mix together until all the noodles are coated. Strain the laver seaweed from the pickling liquid and add to the noodles. Mix to combine. 10. Place some noodles & seaweed into a bowl. Place some of the cooked seabeet on top of the noodles. Lie the tofu pieces across the sea beet. Pour over the remains of the marinade. Serve.

A L

SEA

ORE P L AC E S TO E X P L home to est part of the country is Come rain or shine, the low coupled , ed lor e waiting to be exp an abundance of adventur 100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of to me ready to be made. Ho with timeless memories t it all go s ha all d and on sea, Cornw experiences, both on lan get to g kin loo couples and friends all e. tur for adventurous families, ven ad of ce hooked onto their next pie h our ventures in Cornwall wit Discover land and sea ad tiful au be dly ge in and around the rug it. vis hand-picked experiences ur yo g rin du p you occupied Cornish coast thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll kee

C O R N I S H H E R I TA G E S A F A R I T O U R S Discover the magic of history with a guided tour designed around various aspects of Cornwall’s rich heritage, encompassing romantic legends and history, all situated in Cornwall’s beautiful scenery. Choose from King Arthur, Bodmin Moor, The Far West or Poldark tour, all unique in location and history.

E D E N P RO J E C T The famous Cornish visitor destination that is the Eden Project is nestled in a huge crater. The massive Biomes house the largest rainforest in captivity, stunning plants, exhibitions and stories which serve as a backdrop to the striking contemporary gardens, summer concerts and exciting year-round family events. If you’re in Cornwall, this is a must and not one to be missed!

CAMEL TRAIL The Camel Trail, a converted discussed railway track, passes through some of Cornwall’s most beautiful countryside, and it’s completely free to use! Walk, cycle or run one of three routes including Cornwall’s foodie capital, Padstow to the quaint Cornish town of Wadebridge and take in the stunning Cornish countryside views whilst staying active.

V I N E YA R D T O U R A N D W I N E TA S T I N G A picturesque location nestled in the Cornish countryside, be led by a Camel Valley wine maker who’ll guide you through the vineyard year and winery process, answering any tippling questions that you may have along the way. Afterwards, there will be a fun wine tasting session, beginning with their most famous wine, Cornwall Brut, opportunities to purchase award-winning wines and moments to sit and relax with a tipple in hand whilst gazing out to some most impeccable country views. 22

F E R R Y, I S L E S O F S C I L LY Hop onto the Scillonian Ferry, take the 2hr, 45 minute crossing from Penzance to St. Mary’s and soak up the unique perspective of some of Cornwall’s most iconic coastline. There are comfy, reclining seats as well as an on-board café, Western Rocks Coffee Co, serving hot and cold drinks and snacks to make the trip that little bit more enjoyable. Dogs are also welcome, so you can take the whole family on a sea-side adventure to explore the beautiful Isles of Scilly.

COASTEERING Feeling adventurous? Coasteering takes you into an alien environment, one minute you can be traversing across barnaclecovered ledges, and the next you find yourself diving into the sea to cross water-filled zawns. The adrenaline-filled adventure will take you from secluded beaches to smugglers’ coves and secret caves inhabited by stunning sea life. It is definitely one of the coolest ways to explore the gorgeous Cornish coastline! Make sure you go visit our friends at Quiksilver Surf School!

S N O R K E L S A FA R I Discover a whole new world as the best things to be seen in the water are close to the surface rather than at depth. Just swim out from one of the easily accessible, fantastic shore diving sites and you can immediately see the vibrant colours and abundant marine life that Cornish waters have to offer.

S E A K AYA K I N G Nothing beats the view of the Cornish coastline from the water and Cornish Rock Tors’ guided sea kayaking trips are the best way to experience that. Paddling out of Port Gaverne on the North Coast of Cornwall, paddle to remote coves and beaches, spot wildlife and explore the beautiful, unspoiled scenery away from the crowds…

Perched on the North coast, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the perfect spot for new Cornish adventures exploring the many quaint towns Cornwall has to offer as well as discovering the rugged coastline that outlines our stunning coastal county. The Esplanade Hotel is your base for unforgettable holidays in Cornwall.

Illustration John Dunbar Kilburn

F R IE N DS OF T HE ESPL ANADE

TALKING

ART With Becky Bettesworth

F R IE ND S O F THE E S P L ANAD E

art feature

Inspired by her love of the old 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s railway/travel posters, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting to know the creative Becky Bettesworth a little better as she tells us all about how her career as an artist started and how she got to where she is today.

F R IE N DS OF T HE ESPL ANADE

Were you good at art as a child?

Working with Cadbury’s, Guinness and Coca Cola, which was an awesome fun experience which consisted of long long hours where the client would fundamentally have the final say over the creativity.

I loved art as a child and drew all the time. I used to love comics, Snoopy and Garfield and try and copy them. I’d look at the front and back of the cereal box and copy and draw over breakfast. I’d draw at school and home, doodling and sketching. I am dyslexic so I found every other lesson hard except for art. I always loved art and at primary school it was what people connected me with and was part of who I am and what I was good at. I knew I wanted to grow up to be an artist.

When did you decide on a freelance career? At this point me and my future husband decided to take an adventure to New Zealand, which proved to be one of the best decisions in our lives! We applied for a one year working visa and loved loved loved our time out there. It is here that I met lots of other artists and saw lots of different art and thought “I could do that”!

Did you always intend to make art your career? Yes absolutely although I do remember my Dad advising me to think about getting a proper job as he knew it was a hard road ahead to make it as an artist. I’ve always known it’s what I wanted to do and have had self-belief, determination and tenacity which is needed through challenging times where self-doubt and criticism can knock you down as you grow, evolve and develop as an artist. It certainly doesn’t happen overnight and it is a journey which you have to be patient with and enjoy the ride!

When did you move to Devon and why there? So when we came back Matt joined the family business of chartered surveyors, Bettesworths in Torquay and I started my career as an artist. Building up a portfolio of work and approaching galleries and publishing companies. I experimented in different styles, doing life drawing classes and working with pencil, pastel and acrylics. I took part in exhibitions and was asked to exhibit with a London gallery and The Affordable Art Fair in London.

Where did you train? I did art as GCSE and A Level and then did an art foundation course at Chester which I loved which led me to a degree at Bath.

I then became a full time Mum and had three wonderful children Heidi, Bertie and Tom so the paints had to be put away for some time as I enjoyed being a full time mum of three....

What was your career after you graduated? After my three years in Bath I knew I wanted to go to London and was offered some unpaid work experience with an advertising company, where after a month they offered me a full-time job as an art director, helping to come up with conceptual ideas for campaigns and seeing them through to final fruition.

Describe your family and life in Devon. Our life in Devon consists of making the most of where we live and outdoor living. We love surfing, paddle boarding and cycling and BBQs on the beach are always great too, taking Squiggle our golden retriever puppy with us along the way.

F R IE ND S O F THE E S P L ANAD E

art feature

F R IE N DS OF T HE ESPL ANADE

F R IE ND S O F THE E S P L ANAD E

art feature

F R IE N DS OF T HE ESPL ANADE

Which mediums do you work in?

How much time do you spend each day painting?

I work doing pencil sketches, painting and I also create my artwork drawing on the computer, so it is a real mix of old and new.

I spend as much time as possible, but family and business administration tend to make this tricky. My ideal day is to have no interruptions and create non-stop. Sometimes I can work until 2am in the morning when I’m in the ‘zone’. My day always starts with either a morning yoga class, run along the coastal path or walk with Squiggle.

Where is your work sold? My work is sold on my website www. beckybettesworth.co.uk and I supply to boutique shops and galleries across the country. I even supply to a large store in Bermuda.

Do you have a studio?

You also supply the National Trust. Could you tell us a bit about that.

Yes I do have a studio which is in my home, which is lovely. I create in one room which is light and airy and then I have another room which is my mini warehouse / distribution / packing room, where all the orders from my website and shops are processed.

This is where it all started for me, when I had an exhibition at Greenway, Agatha Christie’s former home which is now a National Trust property. I thought if I could create some pictures of Greenway in this style it would be very fitting of such a stunning building in what is an exquisite location. At that time the NT asked if they could stock my artwork and I guess that is how it all began!!

How would you describe your work and its style? My work is reminiscent of the 1930s travel poster art but done in a modern contemporary way, with the use of soft Pastel colours. I have always loved this art and the nostalgic feel of that wonderful bygone era.

What are you working on now? I am working on growing my Limited Edition Collection whilst also adding to my Seaside Collection Range. I have a number of commissions booked this year. I continue to have my artwork on fabulous chocolate bars created by Kernow Cornish chocolate company, greetings cards by Glebe Cottage and Tea Towels, Coasters, Pot Stands and Magnets by Proctor and Clark. A really fun aspect that has just launched is my artwork on three skirts produced by a vintage boutique in London called Revival Retro.

What sort of things do you paint now? Having established a range of seaside destination posters I am keen to continue with this but I am also creating some Limited Edition pieces, adding to my Special Collection Range and taking on more commissions. And what inspires you about South Devon? I am inspired by South Devon because this is where we are lucky to live. However I am inspired by the beauty of the whole of the West Country, both coastline and countryside. We are very blessed to live in the United Kingdom and have such beautiful unspoilt coastlines.

My artwork is available in two sizes of Calendar and also an A5 British Coastlines Diary in partnership with Carousel Calendars. The 2020 versions of these will be on sale through my website in a wide range of UK retail outlets including WHSmith.

beckybettesworth.co.uk | @beckybettesworth 32

A CO R NISH S TA P L E .

Daydreams, adventures, passion and invention; this is the story of how the locals favourite cyder is where it is today as we discover how Healeys Farm in Cornwall has taken the cyder market by storm.

pubs and bars across Cornwall, with fans loving it’s biting refreshment. With a loyal Cornish following, Rattler has grown over the decade, now with new flavours including pear, berry, strawberry & lime and a seasonal mulled.

Kay and David launched Healeys Cyder Farm in 1986 after previously running an off-licence in Mevagissey and a small-holding near St Austell. There was no water or electricity when they moved in with Sam and Joe, their two very young sons, and the 150-year-old property was in a dreadful state. Undeterred with a dream to pursue, they set about planting orchards, renovating buildings and creating a visitor attraction that has since provided huge entertainment for millions of people for almost three decades. They’ve also turned their fruit into world-beating drinks, jams and juices, built Cornwall’s first distillery in 300 years and produce England’s oldest whiskey.

Every drop of Rattler is still made at Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm. The cyder making process and history can be enjoyed on a tour of the farm which welcomes over 400,000 visitors a year. A new visitor centre opened in 2015 with an impressive barrel-like entrance which once inside can be climbed to see the production halls. The farm offers a fun day out for the whole family with vintage tractor rides down to the orchards, free sampling of the entire Healeys food and drink range the farm shop, and meeting of friendly farm animals. A day out at Healeys wouldn’t be complete without a homemade Cornish cream tea featuring jams made in the farm kitchens. Or a home cooked meal in The Old Bottlery Restaurant, with the menu featuring ingredients made at the farm. Of course, all can be enjoyed with a pint of Cornish cyder straight from the farm.

On a hot sunny day on a beach in Cornwall, two thirsty brothers created the idea of Rattler Cornish Cloudy Cyder. Sam and Joe Healey grew up on the farm which is now Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm a few miles outside of Newquay. Their family produced a range of traditional Cornish cyders made from the apples grown in their own Cornish orchards at Penhallow. Rattler was different to other ciders available in

There’s free entry into the farm, free parking and dogs are welcome on a lead. Charges apply for tours and tractor rides. healeyscyder.co.uk | @healeyscyderfarm

Family

SWIM MEMBERSHIP Make a splash at The Esplanade with a swim membership. Choose from a monthly or yearly membership and take advantage of exclusive discounts throughout the year as a member! Call 01637 873333 for details or visit esplanadehotelnewquay.co.uk

CARE AS A MUM.

products to immerse yourself in. From bath salts, to bubble baths, oils, bombs and more, there is a plethora of options for making the most out of your bath time. The most beneficial is of course, the Bath Salt, known for containing nutrients and minerals to keep your skin, muscles, bones and mind healthy. Soothing tired muscles, cleansing skin and making you feel relaxed and at ease.

Your own wellness as a mother is so important. If you are happy and well, your family is also happy and well. Whether you are a working mum or stay-athome, the job is a big one. Taking time for self-care is essential, whether that’s in body, mind or spirit and ensuring a moment to switch off and completely focus on you is important. Once the little ones are in bed, at school or simply amusing themselves, take some time to remember who you are as a person and dig deep for inner calm.

Gaia Skincare’s Balancing Bath Salts are a luxurious, cleansing and detoxifying salt with a blend of purifying sea salt, cleansing Epsom salts and restoring Himalayan A favourite and accessible atsalt. The fragrance is simply home routine for most is a “Taking time for self-care beautiful; an invigorating and long soak in the bath. There is refreshing mix of Rose Geranium, nothing quite like a bath time is essential, whether Ylang Ylang, Frankincense & ritual, where you relax and soak that’s in body, mind or Palmarosa. The smell of the away all the stresses of the bath alone lifts spirits instantly. day. For centuries, water and spirit and ensuring a The feeling the salts gives the baths have been used for their moment to switch off and bath is pure heaven, the soft, calming effect on the mind and silky water really does soften body, with countless proven completely focus on you and nourish the skin. Not only health benefits, from easing is important.” this, the salts are detoxifying, aching muscles to hydrating have an antiseptic and antiand cleansing your skin. inflammatory (thanks to the lemon and mandarin) effect. There are several key elements to getting your bathing time perfect, like getting the right temperature (the To add some extra luxury to bath time, nourish and ideal bath should be only a few degrees above feed your skin with a calming body oil. Gaia Skincare natural body temp of 37 degrees) and creating the have a range of bath and body oils in awakening, right atmosphere, whether that’s dimming the lights, calming and balancing blends…one for every lighting a candle, playing your favourite playlist or bathing occasion. podcast or warming your fluffy bath towels ready for post-bath comfort. For more wellness tips and natural skincare products head to www.gaiaskincare.co.uk Whatever your favourite bath time accompaniments are, whether it’s a good book or a glass of wine, no bath is complete without luxurious, nurturing bath

to our new loyalty club, card and App.

We’re so pleased to announce that we’ve updated our loyalty club terms, meaning the more you spend, the more you get! Our Loyalty Club is free to join and available to guests who have booked direct.

How it works Receive points for every £1 spent during a stay with us. Once you have built up your points, you’ll be able to discover redeemable gift experiences to enjoy during your next stay to use for yourself or give as a gift to friends, family or colleagues.

Head to reception to grab a loyalty card or register at - esplanadehotelloyalty.co.uk

One point,

for every pound spent!

P HR ASE

and 1550 is known as Middle or Medieval Cornish and quite a lot of literature from this period still survives, including religious plays, poems and sermons. Literature in Late or Modern Cornish, the type of Cornish used between 1550 and the 19th century, includes folk tales, poems, songs, and translations from the Bible.

Cornish is a Celtic language spoken mainly in Cornwall (Kernow). It is a member of the Brythonic or British branch of the Celtic languages, along with Welsh and Breton and has some mutual intelligibility with Breton, and much less with Welsh. There are an estimated 3,000 speakers of Cornish, 2,000 of whom claim fluency, according to a survey commissioned by the Cornish Language Strategy project in 2008. In the 2011 UK census 600 people in England and Wales declared Cornish as their main language: 500 in Cornwall, and the rest elsewhere.

Some families are now bringing up their children with Cornish as their first language. Cornish names are popular for children, pets, houses and boats. People are writing and performing songs and poetry in Cornish, and the language is taught in some schools and at the University of Exeter.

Cornish started to diverge from Welsh towards the end of the 7th century AD and the earliest known examples of written Cornish date from the end of the 9th century AD. These were in the form of glosses scribbled in the margins of a Latin text - Smaragdusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Commentary on Donatus. They were originally thought to be in Old Breton, but Prof. J. Loth showed in 1907 that they were in fact Old Cornish. Old Breton and Old Cornish were very similar and are easily confused.

There are a number of magazines solely in Cornish: An Gannas, An Gowser and An Garrick. BBC Radio Cornwall have regular news broadcasts in Cornish, and sometimes have other programmes and features for learners and enthusiasts. Local newspapers, such as the Western Morning News, often have articles in Cornish, and such newspapers as The Packet, The West Briton and The Cornishman also support the language. The first ever feature film entirely in Cornish, Hwerow Hweg (Bitter Sweet) was released in 2002, and a number of other films in Cornish have been made since then.

Old Cornish was used from about 800-1250 AD and traces of it also survive in some place names in eastern Cornwall. The Cornish used between 1250

- Lovely pint this!

- Good Morning

- Good Luck!

- Pyth yw dha hanow?

- How are you? 45

F R IE N DS OF T HE ESPL ANADE

KEEP SU O R T

AS A MUM

WORDS

Corinne Evans Jones 48

F R IE ND S O F THE E S P L ANAD E

Local professional surfer, lifestyle model and now Mum Corinne Evans Jones talks to us about her journey from having the freedom to take to the waves whenever she fancied, to having a new love of her life enter the world as she started a family. She’s had to adapt to a life as a mother and sharing her time between her family and the waves. Discover Corinne’s tips on how she manages to keep her love story with the surf alive, alongside being a Mum to her beautiful baby boy. Last year, on August 30th, I became a mother, and like all new mums I entered a new chapter of my life. A chapter that meant I was no longer number one and the priorities and commitments I had before giving birth had to change. I would be lying if I said it hadn’t been a major adjustment for me both mentally and physically, especially after spending nearly 10 years of my life as a professional free surfer. Travelling the world, surfing every day - if the waves allowed.

Corinne,

Ben + Albee

For the first couple of months, I didn’t even think about surfing, I didn’t feel ready to surf, I felt weak and overwhelmed by the major life change and exercising wasn’t top of my life of priorities. However, when I reached three months, I started to feel a little more like myself and ready to get back on my board. I still didn’t feel particularly fit and strong but I felt ready to give surfing a go.

Now I surf at weekends, soon to be some evenings or the odd occasion my husband has a day off in the week, but it’s not a patch on the amount I used to surf.

It’s not easy juggling being a mum, especially when work, seeing your friends, spending time with your partner, family, attending baby groups, let alone trying to fit surfing into the mix. It’s hard work and something that requires a lot of adjustment but recently I have realised that parents become amazing at learning how to juggle multiple things. Life may need a lot more organisation, pre-planning and motivation but once the dust has settled over those first couple of months, life starts to gain some normality and most start to find the time to surf. I certainly did, all be it every now and again, I still found the time and now try and make the time to surf.

“It’s all about having balance, and not forgetting who you used to be before you had kids.“

Photo: Ben Battell

F R IE N DS OF T HE ESPL ANADE

only once a month, that’s better than no surfing for a month in my eyes. So try not to put too much pressure on yourself. Your life is meant to change but you’re also not meant to stop doing the things you love. So find the time, make the time and enjoy the things your did pre-baby. In my opinion; the more mothers in particular do this, the happier we become as mothers. I have found, it’s all about having balance, and not forgetting who you used to be before you had kids.

I am going to share some of the things I do and try to do to keep my water time up. By no means do I surf as much as I did pre-motherhood but it’s enough to keep me happy and isn’t that the main reason why we all surf? Watch the swell First up keep your eyes on the swell charts. When the surf looks good, try to arrange some childcare in advance. Take it in turns If your other half surfs or if you’re solo parenting get another friend with kids to help out. The idea is that one of you surfs first, while the other looks after the child/children, then when their surf time comes, it’s time to switch around and the other person surfs. For example my husband likes to surf at low, where as I am happier with mid tide, so we tend to share the surf that way. Join a club Join a surf club that hit the waves once a week or if there isn’t one in your area, make one! Giving yourself that regular, weekly surf time will ensure you get in whatever the conditions. Surf holidays Find the right location that is child friendly with waves on the doorstep and book a holiday or weekend get away. This way you can surf as much or as little as you want and your children can enjoy the beach, while you enjoy the surf. One thing I have learned to do since having my son, is to remove the pressure I used to put on myself to surf all the time. I now enjoy the waves when I can and that’s enough for me. If I can surf once a week that’s been the dream week, if it’s

F R IE ND S O F THE E S P L ANAD E

Photos: Ben Battell @benbattell | benbattell.com

K E E P U P T O D AT E W I T H C O R I N N E AT @ C O R I N N E E VA N S

@RADMUMCLUB

B ACK IN TI ME.

Taking a moment to reflect on how Newquay has and hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changed throughout the years. Photos - Cornish Memory 54

Esplanade Road, South Fistral

19 0 0 ’ s

2 019

Fistral Beach is in Fistral Bay and in Cornish this is “Porth an Vystel”, meaning cove of the foul water and in 1813 the “Fistral” was recorded as “Fistal”, coming from the Cornish bystel meaning of foul water. 55

Trenance Cottages

19 0 7

2 019

Trenance means the farm in the valley â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a common Cornish place-name found in at least eight parishes in Cornwall today. 56

Newquay Harbour

19 5 6

2 019

In 1439, the Bishop of Exeter granted permission for the building of a stone quay in the manor of Towan Blystra.

Towan Island

19 0 4

2 019

The suspension bridge linking Towan Island and the mainland, the island is also called ‘Jago’s Island’.

Towan Beach

1917

2 019

The Newquay Steam Laundry and Baths Company on Towan Beach was opened in 1895 and was the first steam laundry. Water was available for the works from a mine behind the buildings in the cliff. 59

S UNDAY LU NC H .

M E AT Here at the Esplanade we serve a slow-braised Brisket of Beef. We braise our Brisket of Beef with fresh thyme, rosemary, cloves of garlic & red wine and season with some Maldon salt & cracked black pepper – we then cover and cook for 3 hours at 150’c. G R AV Y Once our beef is cooked, we lift the brisket out of the braising tray, we are now left with beef stock - this is what we are going to use for the gravy. Firstly, to make the foundations for our gravy, I like to place a large pan on the stove, once hot I then add a splash of veg oil and add freshly chopped Mirepoix (carrots, onions, celery). Once this has a golden brown glaze we are ready to add flour that will thicken the mixture. We then add all the brisket stock, bring to the boil and reduce until it reaches my preferred consistency.

The end of the week marks a day that has no schedule, no routine and no structure; a complete day of rest for most. When we think of Sundays, we associate no alarm, mid-morning breakfast, time with the family and a hearty Sunday Lunch before a lazy afternoon to recharge before the busy week ahead. At the centre of the day comes almost a celebration. A time to get around the table with friends and family, to share the past weeks events or looking to the days ahead and what they will bring, all whilst tucking into a deliciously prepared meal.

POTATOES The most important part of cooking roast potatoes is to ensure you place the cut potatoes into a pan of cold water and salt, this is the best time to season! Once the potatoes have boiled, lift them out of the water and place them on to a flat baking tray – avoid stacking them to achieve the best possible results. Once on the baking tray, coat the potatoes with a little duck fat (but not too much) then add thyme, rosemary, garlic, and cracked black pepper – roast at 170’c for 2530 minutes for the perfect golden-brown finish.

Ahh, the Sunday Lunch. With many variations, connotations and presentations it all comes down to the flavoursome tastes on the plate. Whether that’s sumptuous beef served with all the trimmings to dig into or a light salad with “help yourselves” extras, there’s something special about congregating around a table and feasting on Sundays together.

Sunday Lunch served from 12pm

With that in mind, we’ve headed to the kitchen with Head Chef Jay as he lets us in on his secrets on a few elements of preparing and delivering the perfect family Sunday Lunch. 62

INGREDIENTS Brisket of Beef Dutchie Potatoes Peeled & Cut Garlic Onions Celery Leeks Carrots

Yorkshire Pudding Equal Amounts of: Plain Flour Milk Eggs Half Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

A S T AY C AT I O N W I T H

WO R D S + P H OTO S Harriet Shear smith | @tobyandroo

Cornwall is a true bucket-list destination for families within the UK and no matter what the weather or time of year it’s a winning choice for the whole family. With the ability to get from the tube to the beach within an hour in the air, why wouldn’t you take advantage of having the golden sands of famous beaches between your toes within reach?

the main surfing beach in Cornwall we were told, with the hotel boasting the Quiksilver shop and surf school attached giving them access to professional instructors, instant surfing gear and all your beachy needs. I’ll come back to this in a minute, but the other thing that struck us in the hotel lobby was the chest of buckets and spades for children to grab before they went down to the beach, meaning that if you (ahem, like me) forgot your bucket and spade and beach toys, you need not fear – the hotel had you covered. Fistral Beach isn’t just an iconic surfing place, it’s also amazing for rock pooling, something that the kids absolutely loved. They caught loads of shrimp, watched (and tried to catch) mini fish that were swimming around the pools – much to my horror – and just enjoyed getting their toes wet. The hotel gifted us towels which was so appreciated, it meant that we could enjoy a good paddle on the beach without worrying about having to drag our soaking wet towels back home in the cases. They are available on request, so don’t forget to ask for yours before you head down to the beach.

We invited Harriet and her family from TobyandRoo to experience a UK staycation at our beach-side family hotel and from the moment they stepped in the door, they released that we are Newquay’s ultimate child-friendly hotel… The last time I was in Cornwall seems like a bajillon years ago (that’s a real word, ok?). It was for the eclipse all those years ago – just me and my mum for a week and what a week it was, we loved it. When Esplanade Hotel in Newquay asked me if we would like to come down to review their hotel I was over the moon, it was perfect as a few days before we were heading down to Devon to visit Crealy for a few days which meant that we were only a couple of hours away as opposed to the usual 7 hrs it would take us! Yikes! Anyway, we arrived in Newquay at 6pm and from the moment we arrived we were so impressed with this hotel. I can’t express how amazing the whole place was for children, it was like every little touch that could be thought of had been. The very first thing that took our breath away was the glorious views from the hotel lobby. The lobby faces straight on to the Fistral Beach –

“The very first thing that took our breath away was the glorious views from the hotel lobby.”

Once we got up to our room, we discovered that the magic didn’t stop there, the children had personalised spades and buckets, hot chocolate sachets were ready and waiting in five mugs (usually there are only mugs for the adults) and a build-my-bear bag on the kid’s bed. There was a personalised bottle of gin on our bed with a full itinerary of complimentary sessions that the hotel offered for children in the afternoons, from crafting sessions like doughnut decorating to build-my-bear and more. The kids were over the moon and couldn’t wait to get on to the beach – so naturally we obliged with a little walk down but the sea was already in, so we headed down for a little sit on the stairs to watch the sea for 5 minutes before coming up to see what the restaurant had to offer.

the sunset over the sea – it was beautiful. I noticed the following morning that the bathroom had two different types of wash – shampoo, conditioner and body wash/ lotion from ESPA which smelt amazing, and then one for children, which is amazing as Toby’s sensitive skin often suffers with over scented or harsh soaps in hotels.

We were both really pleased with breakfasts and would 100% recommend getting breakfast as part of your booking, from tasty full English to pastries and toast with every imaginable cereal for the kids which was fantastic. The children had really nice meals on the evening too and we noticed that the menu had a story on the back so that we could take a bedtime story up with us – which is super handy when you don’t bring away any books with you. I loved that there was an ice cream station, but the kids were just too tired, so we bundled them out of the restaurant only to notice that the hotel offers complementary cookies and milk on an evening so that you can take them into your room and get off to bed! Another perfect touch for the children, one amongst so many.

After breakfast (which was lovely) we went for a play on the hotel’s football court through the bar (this doubles as a tennis court) and there is a little play house and pretty seating area for the children to enjoy. The hotel also has a little soft play area that was fantastic for the cooler days, late evenings and rainy days. As if that was enough, there is also an indoor swimming pool which Adam took Reuben to for a late-night swim. The pool was open from early morning until 10.30pm which made it perfect for older kids to have that one to one time if they wanted it after the little ones went to bed. Once we had a play it was time for us to head down to the beach for some rock pooling, a light lunch over at the beachside bar directly opposite the hotel and then our surfing lesson with Quiksilver Surf School Newquay.

The bedrooms are large and spacious, basic but clean and comfy décor and our room even had a deck to sit out and watch

Every member of staff at the hotel was effortlessly friendly and their goal really was to make the hotel as family friendly as possible. We adored our stay with The Esplanade Hotel and we can’t wait to come back down to Cornwall again and stay with the hotel – it was perfect for children and I honestly can’t sing it’s praises enough. From friendly, personalised service to every possible thing thought of for the children. The Esplanade Hotel is Newquay’s ultimate child-friendly hotel.

Laurence from Quiksilver Surf School Newquay, the hotel’s very own surf school and shop, was absolutely amazing. He not only managed to get Reuben to get stood up on the wave in the sea, but also got Edith and Toby riding the waves – though Toby really wasn’t a fan and Edith only rode 2-3 waves, he still kept us all safe and taught the kids some really valuable lessons – as for Reuben, I genuinely think Laurence has created a surfer there. Adam had a fantastic time, he really enjoyed the little chance he got to get out and try riding the waves and we all feel really inspired to try surfing again!

Harriet’s top tip when visiting The Esplanade Hotel “100% make sure you book a surfing lesson.

Once we dried off, we went to a build-mybear session and doughnut decorating hosted by the hotel, which the kids absolutely loved! Once we went over to decorate doughnuts, we realised that there was a fab play area with DVD’s and games for the kids to play, table tennis and more. It was fab!

@tobyandroo www.tobyandroo.com

FEST

AY EVERYD

EAR B Y M D L I U B

2019

20th July - 31st August

4PM

S ATU RDAY

ARTS & CRAFTS 3pm | Cocktail making 5pm

MOVIE TIME! WITH POPCORN 8pm S U NDAY

PETANQUE 3pm | Pizza making 5pm | WII GAMES 8pm M O NDAY

BOUNCY BALL MAKING 3pm | Esplanade rocks 5pm MOVIE TIME! WITH POPCORN 8pm | Live entertainment 8.30pm TU E S DAY

MAKE, BAKE AND DECORATE! 3pm | Balloon games

5pm

HARRY KAZAAM THE MAGICIAN

8pm

W E DNE S DAY

T-SHIRT DECORATING 3pm | Cookie decorating

5pm

| LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 8.30pm

TH U RS DAY

ARTS & CRAFTS 3pm | Table tennis tournament 5pm | BINGO 8pm F RI DAY

DOUGHNUT DECORATING

3pm

| Skittles 5pm

MOVIE TIME! WITH POPCORN 8pm | Live entertainment 8.30pm SS. E SPL

*Activities subject to change

Keepinig busy nll cornwa O U R W H AT â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S O N G U I D E F O R T H E Y E A R A H E A D.

PHOTO - ANDREW WHITTON / BOARDMASTERS

J U LY Romeo & Juliet at the Minack - 22nd, 23rd, 25th & 26th July 2019 Award winning Moving Stories Theatre Company is thrilled to return to the Minack Theatre following over a decade of sell out successes (‘Hamlet’, ‘West Side Story’, ‘Twelfth Night’, ‘The Tempest’, ‘A Winter’s Tale’) with Shakespeare’s best loved, timeless tale of love and hate.

Port Eliot Festival - 25th to 28th July 2019 Described as a literary festival, but with the feel of a garden party. Attracts mix of celebs, art lovers, foodies, party animals and book worms.

AUGUST

Leopallooza - 26th to 28th July 2019

Boardmasters Surf, Skate & Music Festival

Exciting independent music festival, described as the greatest house party in a field, consistently showcasing the vanguard of new bands and artists in the UK and beyond.

- 7th to 11th August 2019 Surf, skate & music festival situated across two legendary locations featuring the best in action sports including surfing and a laid back music festival.

Charlestown Regatta Week - 27th July to 2nd August 2019

Falmouth Week

A week of fun events for all the family including includes events such as the fun triathlon, raft races, donkey derby, live music and colourful carnival.

- 9th to 18th August 2019 Falmouth Week has grown into the largest sailing regatta in the south west with more than 450 yachts racing over eight days, and a lively programme of shoreside events.

Ibiza Club Classics Lusy Glazy Beach - 28th July 2019 Fusing the raw power and soul of an orchestra with the heavy bass and beats of a DJ, party-goers can expect to hear a mixture of pit string sections against scratch skills and double bass against synth bass, creating classic Ibiza party tracks like they’ve never heard before

F A M I LY A C T I V I T I E S RUNNING EVERYDAY THROUGHOUT SUMMER AT THE ESPLANADE!

SEPTEMBER Heritage Open Days - 7th to 10th September 2019 Free access to historic properties not usually open to the public or which normally charge for admission.

Newquay Fish Festival - 13th to 15th September 2019 One of Cornwall’s celebrated seafood and crafts weekends gives Newquay an opportunity to showcase one of its hidden gems, ‘the fishing harbour’ with a dazzling menu of delicious dishes cooked on the quay by local Chefs!

Watergate Bay Speed Hillclimb

The Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival

- 14th to 15th September 2019

- 13th to 15th September 2019

Nestled on the stunning and highly popular North Cornwall coast between Newquay and Padstow, after making history in 2018, the two-day closed road speed hillclimb will return in 2019, bigger and better than before.

The Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival returns to the beautiful grounds of Healey’s Cyder Farm with The Zutons and Reef confirmed as headliners.

NOVEMBER City of Lights - 20th November 2019 Nothing heralds the start of the festive season quite like the City of Lights, Truro’s midwinter lantern festival. Come and see a dazzling procession of willow-stick-and-tissue lanterns.

O C TO B E R Movies by Moonlight - 4th & 5th October 2019 The Minack transforms into the ultimate outdoor cinema. Enjoy two cinematic classics, Hitchcock’s Rebecca on Friday and Spielberg’s Jaws on Saturday, with stunning views of the Cornish coastline and Atlantic ocean as your backdrop.

DECEMBER A Minack Christmas Concert - 15th December 2019

Falmouth Oyster Festival - 10th to 13th October 2019 The annual festivities celebrate the start of the oyster dredging season, the native Fal Oyster and the diversity of Cornish seafood, with four days of feasting, cooking demos, live music, food and craft stalls.

Start your Christmas with us as Pendeen Silver Band serves up a festive feast of your favourite Christmas tunes.

Mousehole Christmas Lights - From 14th December 2019 Villages all over Cornwall drape homes and streets in lights for Christmas but none does it better than Mousehole, west of Penzance, which attracts big crowds.

S T A Y AT T HE ESPL ANADE

Family Surf Break 2019 Summer Breaks 2019

Have fun whilst learning something new! Our family surf breaks are the perfect pick for awesome summer adventures in the sea, complete with

Summer stays for the whole family with the

accommodation, breakfast and all you’ll need for

beach-side Esplanade Hotel in Cornwall!

a surf lesson on the world-famous Fistral Beach in The Esplanade Hotel in Newquay is more than just

Cornwall!

a place to sleep - it’s a place where you can enjoy - Two-night break

quality family holidays on the Cornwall coast,

- Full English breakfast each morning

splashing about in the heated indoor pool and dining

- Surf lesson with the Quiksilver Surf School Newquay

together in our informal family friendly restaurant,

- Board and wetsuit hire whilst on your lessons

Cove. The Esplanade Hotel is a special place where

- Full use of the facilities

the whole family can kick back and relax together – a stylish home from home. Make full use of our facilities! - Indoor pool - Soft play - Pirate ship - Onsite surf school

S TAY AT THE E S P L ANAD E

February Half Term 2020 Have a blast in Cornwall with our FREE family

October Half Term 2019

activities and make full use of our facilities including the indoor pool, soft play and pirate ship play area

Get away from it all and enjoy a family-friendly

whilst you’re here. Explore our seaside location, bop

October half term holiday in Cornwall. We have an

along at the kid’s disco and grab a surfboard for

action-packed schedule of family-friendly activities

awesome fun in the waves at Fistral Beach!

planned (all free!) and you can make full use of our facilities, including the indoor pool, soft play and

February Half-Term Family Holidays:

pirate ship play area during your stay.

- 2 nights bed and breakfast – £250 per family - 3 nights bed and breakfast – £345 per family

Our wonderful beach-front location, also means it’s

- 4 nights bed and breakfast – £420 per family

just perfect for wrapping up warm and heading out rockpooling or if the wind’s right, a spot of kite flying!

- 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast – £330 per family - 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast – £465 per family

October Half-Term Family Holidays:

- 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast – £580 per family

- 2 nights bed and breakfast – £270 per family - 3 nights bed and breakfast – £375 per family - 4 nights bed and breakfast – £460 per family - 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast – £350 per family - 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast – £495 per family - 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast – £620 per family

S T A Y AT T HE ESPL ANADE

Christmas Breaks 2019 Christmas is a time for laughter and festive cheer and at The Esplanade Hotel it really is no different! This year we are pulling out all the stops to create a festive coastal wonderland and with accommodation, food, drinks, entertainment and ocean views, included in our Christmas Break package- why go anywhere else? Think stormy sea-watching, bracing coastal walks, festive fun and games, live music, delicious seasonal dining with all the trimmings, and lots of Christmas spirit. Christmas at The Esplanade offers something for everyone... what are you waiting for, come and join us for a Christmas to remember, on the Cornish coast. Prices Enjoy a three-night stay from ÂŁ890 per couple Enjoy a four-night stay from ÂŁ1100 per couple

S TAY AT THE E S P L ANAD E

Twixmas 2019 After the excitement of Christmas, take some time

New Year 2019

to chill out on the Cornish coast and let us look after you, whilst you enjoy...

Join us for a three-night indulgent break with - Stunning sea views and coastal location

family and friends as we're spoiling you with

- Delicious shore-side dining

cosy accommodation, festive food and exciting

- Indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna

entertainment to see in the New Year in style.

- Stylish and comfortable rooms Your break includes

- Luxury spa treatments*

- Three-night break Prices

- Hearty Cornish breakfast

Enjoy a two-night stay from £320 per couple

- Evening meals - New Year's Eve party with live entertainment

*additional charges and must be pre-booked at

- Full use of the facilities

Fistral Spa.

- 10% off spa treatments at Fistral Spa

Enjoy a two-night stay from £520 per couple Enjoy a three-night stay from £780 per couple

A N I G H T AT T H E C A S I N O

C HRIS T MAS PARTIES AT THE ESPLANADE HOTEL

Fancy celebrating Christmas in style at our Casino Royale Party?

HERE’S

THE DEAL.

START

The celebrations with a drinks reception in the Pebbles Bar then take a seat in our Cove Restaurant and enjoy a festive three-course meal.

AFTER DINNER

Try your luck and take a spin on the casino tables then dance the night away with a DJ set and get snap happy at our mirror photo booth!

SERVING

Classic cocktails throughout the evening, so you just need to decide if yours will be shaken or stirred…

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT and stay over from £69 per double room including full breakfast and use of facilities!

£37 PERPERSON

Friday 6th December

Saturday 7th December

Friday 13th December

Saturday 14th December

Friday 20th December

Saturday 21st December

To book call 01637 873333 or email events@newquay-hotels.co.uk

Please ask for single occupancy rates | Deposit required to secure party night and accommodation | Cocktails are additional. Book more than 10 rooms and organiser stays for free | esplanadehotelnewquay.co.uk | Esplanade Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall TR7 1PS

CORNWALL

#1 SPA IN CORNWALL 83

LEARN TO SURF Surfing lessons for all ages, from beginner to advanced level Esplanade Road, Newquay, TR7 1PS e: hello@quiksilversurfschoolnewquay.com w: www.quiksilversurfschoolnewquay.com t: 01637 851 800