Seashore Creative - Spring 2019

Seashore CREATIVE

SPRING VOLUME NUMBER 4

MARCH 2019

WELCOME Welcome to our latest Seashore Creative magazine, celebrating all things coastal.

We love discovering new places to stay by the coast and in this issue we have a wonderful collection of delightful places to stay, where you can be sure of a very warm welcome.

We also have features on the following: Exploring the coast Discover your inner creative!

A Simpler Life – how to create more free time Finally, we are always looking for delightful accommodation by the coast to include in our Seashore Creative Places To Stay Directory, or if you are a crafter, or artist we would love to include you in our Coastal Creatives.

Our next issue will be in June and if you are offering crafting, or creative workshops, or other events do let us know so we can include you in our What’s On This Summer feature.

You can contact us at hello@seashorecreative.co.uk Happy weekend reading! www.seashorecreative.co.uk Images throughout the magazine supplied by the various companies, or publishers featured.

Please Note All information about products and services are supplied to us by the individual organizations, or agencies acting on their behalf. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, it may be subject to change. Inclusion in this magazine does not imply endorsement by Seashore Creative. Seashore Creative does not accept responsibility for the content of any external site. The views and opinions expressed by the individual companies, agencies and other contributors are theirs alone and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of Seashore Creative.

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MULLION COVE

Owned by the Grose family since 2006, the Mullion Cove Hotel is in a class of it’s own. Fo Crashing waves and spectacular sea views. Elegant, inviting luxury rooms and superb self sands just a short walk away, each of our lets has style and space in abundance, not to m top-class luxury holiday apartment, each is fully equipped for your stay.. Amazing food an the best and most romantic of hotels in Cornwall. www.mullion-cove.co.uk

or over 100 years, guests have enjoyed it’s character, hospitality and first-class service. f catering holiday apartments. With spellbinding views to Mullion Island and golden mention a breathless sense of seclusion. Including all the features you’d expect from a nd friendly staff. These are just some of the reasons guests love Mullion Cove, one of

THURLESTONE HOTEL

The Thurlestone Hotel has been owned and run by the Grose family since 1896. Thurlesto extensive facilities set in 19 acres of landscaped gardens. As well as relaxing in the Voyag some serious pampering in the Decleor beauty rooms. The hotel is superbly family friend for both teens and toddlers, The hotel offers a range of dining experiences. For those wi Rosette Restaurant where the menu boasts locally-sourced food and offers a range of fav “market dishes� www.thurlestone.co.uk

one has grown year on year and is now a 65 bedroom, four star luxury hotel with ge Spa, with its hydrotherapy pool, laconium and steam room, guests can book dly: there are two children’s playrooms which feature an array of activities suitable ith a taste for the finer things in life, look no further than the Trevilder 2 AA vourite regular dishes complemented by a daily changing selection of seasonal

THE PIER

The Pier stands proudly overlooking the picturesque harbour and the confluence of the two rosettes for cooking. The Harbourside on the first floor of The Pier, is renowned for u Head Chef takes much of his influence from the sea so Harwich lobster and crab are nea ambience of this delightful old town, a night in The Mayflower suite, complete with teles www.milsomhotels.com/thepier

Stour and Orwell rivers. Long established in Harwich, the hotel boasts four stars with using locally caught seafood, much of which is landed in the harbour opposite. Our arly always on the menu served whichever way you’d like. Stay over and capture the scope is a must!Â

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NUMBER ONE DART MARINA

Number One Dart Marina is an exquisite home in a breath-taking location by the River D combination of views, luxury and style, within a few steps of Dart Marina Hotel & Spa, pe www.dartmarina.com/number-one

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Dart in Dartmouth, Devon. For an exclusive destination with a stunning erfect for a getaway, see more at

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Exploring the coast

One of the wonderful advantages of living in our country is that wherever you live, you are never very far from the sea. We have miles and miles of coastline. In researching for this article I found there is an interesting debate about how many miles exactly. The answer appears to depend on how you measure it and also the fact that the coastline is changing all the time.

One of the fun activities that you could undertake, is to find a map and make a plan to visit as many coastal locations as possible.

You could create an artwork, or scrapbook with photographs, or souvenirs as you track your journeys.

One of the opportunities of this approach is to find places that you haven’t visited before, and also to explore places that are away from the traditional ‘hot spots’ of tourism.

There are so many lesser known coastal villages, dotted around our coastline, and with our extended summers, the months of April, May, June, September and October are perfect for an out of season holiday, or weekend breaks.

As well as coastal villages, each location will offer different natural attractions, one of the joys of our beautiful coast is the variety of sand, shingle, pebbles, rocks, cliff formations, nature, birds, wildlife, even the water, from narrow inlets, or sheltered harbours to the roaring of the Atlantic waves.

You may also like to walk one of the coastal paths, or nature trails, take particular care, as many of our cliff walks are changing because of erosion, or other acts of nature, there are also organized walks that you can join, some of which also raise money for charity.

One of the most important things to do if you love the coast, is to take part in beach cleans, find details advertised locally, or through Surfers Against Sewage https://www.sas.org.uk/our-work/beach-cleans/ or through the Marine Conservation Society. https://www.mcsuk.org/beachwatch/greatbritishbeachclean Visiting the coast has so many health benefits, don’t wait until the holiday season, take advantage of clearer roads, easier parking, and empty beaches to enjoy the coast all year round.

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THE MOUNT HAVEN

The Mount Haven is tucked away on the fringe of the ancient market town of Marazion, lo fortress of St Michael’s Mount. Our location away from the hustle and bustle of the town easy walking distance of the independent galleries, shops, and cafÊs of Marazion. The M award winning restaurant headed by Chef Ross Sloan. www.mounthaven.co.uk

ocated on the West Cornwall coast, and has fabulous views over to the iconic island makes us the perfect place to stay for those looking for a relaxing escape, but within Mount Haven has 19 beautifully appointed rooms, the majority with seaviews, and an Image credit: Mike Searle

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CAERHAYS ESTATE

Caerhays Estate has launched a new Cornish holiday business called Caerhays Holidays b public will be able to book directly via the new website caerhaysholidays.co.uk and the C Magnolia Collection, English Heritage Listed Grade II* woodland gardens and spectacula

Each of the properties have been luxuriously and comfortably furnished with an eye on p in size range from sleeping two to 16 people. Most of the properties are self-catering, wh catered by a private chef. “A stay at Caerhays is an opportunity to lose yourself in a truly fascinating part of Cornwall’s heritage.” www. caerhaysholidays.co.uk

bringing together for the first time a portfolio of 12 unique estate properties which the Caerhays Holidays team. Caerhays is world-renowned for its award winning National ar Spring Gardens.

preserving their own distinct quirks and historically unique features. The properties range hile The Vean and Burncoose offer bespoke concierge services with the option to be fully y

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QUALITY COTTAGES

The tight knit family business based in North Pembrokeshire represents over 450 fabulou mountainous regions of Wales. They began their business even before the Welsh Tourist company to be awarded a gold medal for services to self catering holidays in Wales, prob www.qualitycottages.co.uk

us holiday properties throughout the most stunning coastal, countryside and Board existed and when they finally caught up Quality Cottages was the first bably setting the bench mark for future standards.

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BRAMLEY & TEAL

Established a decade ago, Bramley and Teal offer a selection of over 200 holiday cottage retreat, their cottages are perfect for your next escape to the South East. www.bramleyandteal.co.uk

es across Kent and Sussex. Whether you’re after a seaside break or a countryside

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Discover your Inner Creative Here at Seashore Creative we love learning new skills, and we are not alone, turn on any television channel and you will soon discover people demonstrating their new found abilities; from sewing, upcycling, baking, painting, pottery to those programmes where people who have developed their skills are now professionally offering these crafts as a service. However there are many people who have not yet unlocked their creative talents.

Taking time to be creative, is a wonderful way of relaxing, releasing you from the stresses of the day, it also uses different parts of your brain. More and more studies are showing the mental health benefits of engaging in creative activities.

It is also something that you can do with others, as a family, with friends, or by joining classes, both here and abroad where you can combine a holiday with learning a new skill.

As we have mentioned before it’s also so important to encourage the older generation to share their skills with their grandchildren.

With a reduction in time given to learning creative crafts in schools, we are in real danger of young people losing the ability to create in even the most basic skills of knitting, crochet, sewing and traditional woodworking skills.

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It’s not just at this elementary level, even long practised crafts are in danger of disappearing; The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) https://heritagecrafts.org.uk recently published its Red List of Endangered Crafts. It makes absolutely fascinating reading, explaining what the craft entails, why the crafts are endangered, where it is currently practised and who is actively working in the craft, both professional or amateur/leisure makers. Do take a look, it may even inspire you to learn a new skill that could stop a craft from disappearing, or you could support others.

In this issue we explore weaving, particularly using mini looms; what we love about using a mini-loom is that they are so easy to create at home with materials such as cardboard, pins, wood and nails, you can even re-purpose old picture frames.

Once you have created your mini-loom you can create badges, brooches, necklaces, bracelets, even party garlands! This would also make a wonderful holiday craft activity for young people.

We highly recommend the following book, not just as a source of inspiration and delightful designs, but also because of the very helpful advice and illustrations showing you how to create your mini-looms.

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Weaving with Little Handmade Looms – Make Your Own Mini Looms & Weave 25 Exquisite Projects – Harumi Kageyama Synopsis: Join the biggest trend in miniature with over 20 cute projects to weave, wear or display in this beautiful book by multi-crafter Harumi Kageyama.

Create home decor essentials such as table mats and tiny wall hangings through to must-have accessories with brooches, card cases, rings and purses. You can try different materials, from classic yarn to more novel materials such as ribbon, suede and pipe cleaners. Don’t be afraid to adapt the designs for a whole different look!

Small projects mean small looms, and Harumi shows how easy these are to make with a few materials you can find at home such as cardboard, paper, pins, wood and nails. These do-it-yourself looms are perfect for crafting on the go, and are small enough to take with you as a portable travel craft or outside pastime.

With just a small selection of basic materials, you’ll be weaving on your handmade loom in no time. https://www.searchpress.com/

If you are more ambitious, another delightful book is Woven Art by Elena Vilar, again with really helpful advice about creating and setting up your loom, but also incorporating other techniques such as macramĂŠ and also creating larger projects, such as wall-hangings and a rug.

Woven Art - Elena Vilar 15 modern weaving projects for you and your home Synopsis: Learn how to create 15 beautiful contemporary woven designs and accessories by beloved French blogger Elena Vilar of Deer Jane.

The ancient craft of weaving has long been recognised for its humble, practical beauty and meditative qualities: while creating gorgeous decorative projects, you can also reflect and relax through the repeating motions of yarn winding over the loom.

Rediscover this traditional craft and develop your weaving skills by following easy-tofollow instructions, learn how to create 15 woven masterpieces with a modern twist.

Follow the illustrated techniques section at the beginning of the book to master the basics before you delve into Elena’s simple yet sophisticated designs. Discover how to make a cardboard loom, thread a shop-bought loom, dye wool using natural dyes, make homemade jersey yarn, wind pompoms and more.

Learn the essential weaving methods through each project, starting with a simple, beautiful wall hanging in the basic stitch through to a dream catcher made with braids, soumak and rya knots. Create unique and beautiful designs by incorporating a range of materials, fabrics and imaginative embellishments. In addition, each project includes handy tips and advice to help and inspire you on your weaving journey. https://www.searchpress.com

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STAR CASTLE

The Isles of Scilly, located just off the most Southerly tip of Cornwall, are still little known Star Castle Hotel is a perfect choice for an escape to Scilly – built in the 1600s in the shap star hotel with its own vineyard. https://star-castle.co.uk

n in the UK, but much loved by those who have already discovered them. The pe of an eight pointed star, it is now a multi-award winning family-owned four

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BAILEYS

In this beautiful coastal location right at the entrance to Chichester Harbour and within e famous ‘Glorious Goodwood’ horse racing, ‘Festival of Speed’ and ‘Revival’. Baileys offer the beach. www.baileys.uk.com/holiday-lettings

easy reach of the Cathedral City of Chichester and Goodwood with the world r a wide selection of self-catered properties, many situated directly overlooking

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JOHN BRAY CORNISH HOLID

With over 300 of the best located self-catering cottages and holiday homes in North Cor holiday homes in and around; Rock and Daymer Bay on the Camel Estuary, and Polzeath views, many are pet friendly and all are within a mile of the coast. Short breaks out of pea For more information contact: lettings@johnbray.co.uk or call 01208 863206 www.johnbray.co.uk

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rnwall’s loveliest locations. John Bray Cornish Holidays have been managing and letting and Port Isaac on the Atlantic coast for almost 50 years, most with spectacular sea ak season are welcome.

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COQUET COTTAGES

Coquet Cottages have a enviable collection of over 100 beautiful and unique properties such as Amble, Warkworth and Bamburgh, to the stunning International Dark Skies Park & We can match the perfect retreat to your holiday needs. www.coquetcottages.co.uk

across the length and breadth of Northumberland, from prime coastal locations & Tynedale Valley.

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COAST AND COUNTRY COTT

Coast and Country Holidays in Pembrokeshire – 220 plus holiday cottages, around the co Cottages accommodate between 2 and 12 people, - varying in style from modern and co Remember all our Staff live locally and between us we have personally seen every prope Call 01239 821910 – our office is open 7 days per week!

View properties and book online at www.welsh-cottages.co.uk

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oastline ontemporary, to traditional and cosy – all in great locations. erty, so you can easily find out more detail by speaking to someone!

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CARBIS BAY HOLIDAYS

Carbis Bay Holidays specialise in luxury 4 & 5 star self catering accommodation in St Ives and Carbis Bay, they are proud to offer a selection of over 150 properties. Short breaks available. enquiries@carbisbayholidays.co.uk 01736 630015 www.carbisbayholidays.co.uk

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When was the last time you really relaxed? Enjoyed a moment when your shoulders weren’t hunched up to your ears, when you weren’t scrolling through social media, or busy compiling ‘to do’ lists, responding to requests from others, adding to your already long list of commitments?

The reality is that for many of us, our days are full of interruptions, or deadlines imposed by us, or others. Social media doesn’t help as we gaze enviously at others having an imagined dream life.

As the days are getting longer, why not use the extra hours of daylight to schedule more time to do the things that are really important in life. It is so easy at the end of a busy day to just slump into a chair and watch television, or go onto social media, or do both at the same time!

Why not look radically at your week and try and create a ‘magic hour’ each day where you dedicate time to doing something just for you, something that will really make you feel better. Initially the first hour could be spent planning how you will find this hour each day. The reality may be that you find it easier to achieve this time if you build up to it; when you feel overwhelmed it is very hard to imagine achieving any space for yourself.

Tiredness can also impact on our ability to be motivated to do anything different, as a first step try and regulate your sleeping patterns. Do everything you can to try and get the right amount of sleep, create bedtime routines to help you sleep, and awake naturally.

If you are trying to create a more organised life, don’t start with big challenges, just starting with baby steps can pave the way to achieving a better quality of life.

For naturally helpful people who are generous with their time, initially this can be challenging, don’t feel guilty if you are less available. Instead use the extra time that you find to also create unexpected happy moments of time for close friends and family.

A Simpler Life – How to create more free time

FEATURE There are a number of things you can do to start to doing things differently.

1. Have shorter conversations, this doesn’t mean missing out on conversations with the important people in your life; but we often waste a lot of time listening to people who just talk at us, or responding to people who use the classic, ‘Can I just have a moment of your time?’ Try and find ways of finishing these conversations quickly, or better still don’t allow them to start, always be polite, but not always available.

2. Encourage others to be more productive in the use of their time; this can be trickier, particularly if you are not in charge of the use of other’s time. There are so many examples of this in business, meetings that don’t start on time, that overrun, people who promise to call back and don’t, all creating a waste of time. This is where multi-tasking can help. Busy, but productive people use potentially dead time to achieve something else, while they are waiting for a meeting to start they catch up on emails, they use apps on their phone to plan, make lists, even to read something to relax them. They arrive at meetings exactly on time, and leave promptly.

3. Try to work smarter, this is an old adage, but still very true, it is so easy to struggle with out of date equipment, things that need repairing, paperwork that needs sorting, trying to find information that is filed somewhere.

4. Clear the clutter, linked to the point above, clutter can overwhelm us, and stop us achieving anything; creating a ‘magic hour’ isn’t about using this time to do chores. Instead it’s about achieving space and time to do the good things in life, but the more sorted and organised you become the easier it will be to find this time.

5. Creating order in all aspects of your life is important, and planning is an essential part of this. We’ve all experienced those nightmare days when you oversleep, can’t find your clothes, or the children’s homework, you’ve run out of milk, the queue for petrol is too long, or roadwork’s have arrived overnight, and you arrive at your desk, stressed and exhausted. If this is a one off bad day, we can cope, but if it is happening everyday, perhaps it really is time to make some radical changes!

6. Being prepared is a key part of being organised, and it’s often simple to put some basic actions in place, preparing everything the night before, although timeconsuming at the time, can make mornings much easier. Always shop with a list, but have back-up available, bread in the freezer, or other basics. In our cash-free lives, have money for children if they need it for bus-fare, school trips, lunches etc.

Make sure you and they have emergency cash.

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7. Shut yourself away when you want to achieve a task, set a time frame and try to stick to it. Use a timer if it helps, we can often work quicker when we get closer to a deadline, try and set yourself deadlines to achieve more in less time.

This is especially important if you work from home, it is so easy to get distracted; however the bonus is you are more likely to be in control of your own time, and can schedule your work to the times of day when you feel most productive.

Develop the habit of building in rewards, if I/we do this, we can then…….

Plan something special at the end.

8. Don’t always be the one to volunteer, this is particularly difficult to achieve, if your natural instinct is to be helpful, you will soon find that you are the one who ends up doing more than you need to do, and eventually you will feel resentment.

Still offer to help, but don’t always be the only one taking it on all the time, encourage others to help you, at home as well as elsewhere.

9. Be spontaneous, either in taking time out to do something that you really want to do, or by taking on a task that has been hanging over you.

If you make a list of what you want to achieve in order to create more time for you, or your family, when you find yourself with some spare moments try and use it productively. You will be amazed whet you can achieve if you are motivated to do it, and there is huge satisfaction when you can tick it off your list.

The key goal in doing anything is thinking if I do this, my life will be simpler and easier.

Equally, take joy in breaking with routine and doing something unexpected.

One of our favourite books is: Gone for Lunch; 52 Things to Do in Your Lunch Break – Laura Archer

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ This delightful book is full of creative and imaginative activities that you can do instead of sitting at your desk.

Depending on the timing of your working day, many of these activities can also be done after work, or even before your working day starts.

10. Try and encourage this approach with your family, it’s an important life skill for everyone to develop, particularly if you all want to share in the freedom and fun of more relaxing, happy times.

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ST. BRIDES BAY COTTAGES

St Brides Bay Cottages offers delightful cottages in superb locations around the North P a very big meaning. The scenery is spectacular, the air is crystal fresh and the villages are real get-away-from-it-all holiday. www.stbridesbaycottages.com

Pembrokeshire Coast. “Welcome� might be a small word, but here it has e full of character. The rugged beauty offers the perfect backdrop for a

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DREAM COTTAGES Find your Dream View

Dream Cottages are Dorset’s leading cottage agency with a portfolio of more than 320 p cottages with views of the rolling countryside, to modern apartments with views over the properties are pet friendly, with some allowing up to 4 dogs, so we welcome all member extremely knowledgeable about the local area and are on hand to offer first hand insigh www.dream-cottages.co.uk

properties peppered throughout the county. From traditional picture perfect thatched e Jurassic Coast, we have something for everyone to enjoy. More than 150 of our rs of the family, even the four-legged kind! Our team of friendly property advisors are hts into individual properties.

All images copyright of Š Dream Cottages

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C O A S T A L C O T T A G E S Coastal Cottages of Pembrokeshire have over 500 cosy, family and dog friendly cottages

provide a perfect location from which to discover the beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast to add those extra special touches to your holiday from hampers on arrival to in-cottage To Book Call 01437 765765 www.coastalcottages.co.uk

s nestled along the Pembrokeshire Coastline, which t National Park. A unique concierge service enables you private dining to ensure its memorable!

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G ONE CRABBING At Gone Crabbing you will find a range of both kids t-shirts and hoodies – designed and

myriad of giftware from tea towels, mug, aprons, oven gloves, beach towels, stationery, t whole range can be found online at www.gonecrabbing.co.uk or at their flagship store in www.gonecrabbing.co.uk

d made in Turkey concentrating on top quality fabrics and prints. There is also a their best selling line of soaps along with many other items to fill your bucket. The n North Norfolk – the original British crabbing store.

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Here Comes Summer Get set for the summer months ahead with our lovely collection of craft projects and bright fun pieces for the beach and picnics!

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