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NEWQUAY’S BEACH AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

SUMMER’S HERE!

BEACH ADVENTURES

on Newquay’s Coast of Dreams

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Shape Up And Get Beach Fit! Summer Style On Newquay’s High Street

to offer and everything else Newquay has y is an events hub with loads of cool During the summer months, Newqua nce. From foodie festivals to music gigs and quirky things to do, see and experie e’s always something going on in the and sporting events to carnivals – ther you don’t miss out on these key events…

UK’s premier seaside resort. Make sure ure Festival, Newquay town centre

May June July

23rD-26th: Art8, Newquay’s Arts & Cult – headland hotel 26th: Cornwall hospice Care Bungee Jump

26th: Joe Way Paddle for Life, Newquay harbour

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28th-29th: the Wave Project Surfing DiSabili

Newquay town centre 5th-12th: Newquay Carnival Week, ch Newquay BID Beach Cricket, Fistral Bea

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6th-10th: Boardmasters, Fistral Beach and Waterg ch

22nD-24th: Beach tag rugby, Lusty Glaze Bea

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Sept

Newqua 6th-7th: Ladies Gig rowing Championships, y harbour 12th-14th: Newquay Fish Festival, Newqua

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LOUISE SEARLE

foreword Here comes the sun…

And with it the fifth edition of Seven, Newquay’s unique lifestyle magazine bringing you all that this vibrant north coast town has to offer for summer 2014.

With seven stunning beaches, a staggering coastline to explore and a worldwide reputation for its surfing culture, Newquay has stacks to

offer visitors and locals alike. Whether you to come here for adrenalinfuelled activities, pure relaxation or a spot of retail therapy, you’ll find

there’s something for everyone. At Seven we aim to fill you in on some of

the little secrets and hidden gems of our town… from a peek inside the recently redeveloped Corisande Manor, to the story behind Newquay’s

historic Fly Cellars. We’ve even asked some of the locals to sum up this place they are lucky enough to call home. Our ‘Summer Events’ guide

will whet your appetite for live music and family days out, while our ‘At the Beach’ guide will get you up to date with the latest beach trends – including tips for the perfect sun-kissed locks.

So find a spot somewhere – preferably with a view of one of our

beaches – and read up on what’s been going on and we’ve got planned for a bumper summer of fun, sun, sand and surf!

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Published by Muse Media (www.musemedia.co.uk) on behalf of Newquay BID Publisher: Steve England Editor: Louise Searle Contributing Editor: Emile Calhaem Contributor: Alice Beard Design: David Alcock Senior photographer: Mike Searle

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Above: The golden glow of a summer’s evening as the sun sets over Newquay Bay. Photo: Mike Searle.

Cover: The clear blue sea at Little Fistral is reminiscent of the Caribbean.

Photo: Louise Searle

in this issue...

06 In the Limelight: Newquay Zoo 08 Buzz 12 Home & Garden 16 Meet: Elsie Pinniger 18 Our Newquay 20 Try Your Hand at‌ Cooking Spider Crab 22 Hidden Gem: Fly Cellars

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Kernow California Beach Guide Shape Up for Summer Views to Dine For: Dining Al Fresco Hair Style Rainy Day Fun #lovenewquay Instagram Gallery

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in the limelight WORDS BY STEVE ENGLAND

Newquay Zoo Providing hours of fun come rain or shine, Newquay Zoo has been a firm favourite with locals and visitors

since 1969. What with 130 of the world’s rare and exciting creatures – from creepy crawlies, birds and otters, to zebras, red pandas and big cats – it’s no surprise that this is a much-loved attraction.

Feeding time is one of highlights of a visit, especially at the penguin enclosure where you can watch these black

and white birds dive and slide into the pool after the fish. If younger members of the family fancy getting involved you can pre-book penguin and lemur experiences – or even sign up to be a fully-fledged young zoo keeper for a day.

New attractions this summer include a ‘Flight Aviary’ for the Scarlet Macaws, which will provide a much-

improved habitat for these tropical birds as well as an enclosed viewing platform for visitors to watch them.

Go to www.newquayzoo.org.uk to find out about openings times and news.

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buzz

around the town...

Electric Beach 2014 To kick off the summer festival season, the

Electric Beach Festival returns to Watergate Bay on 7-8th June. Just a few of the acts

coming to rock the golden sands include

Grandmaster Flash, Zion Train, The People’s

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF THE CHY

To celebrate 40 years of being in the business on Beach Road, The Chy Bar & Kitchen has had a makeover. As well as the new-look lounge, the venue has a delicious

String Foundation and Running Numbers.

new menu that includes gourmet, stone-baked pizzas.

introducing a surf element to the festival

upstairs The Kitchen has also reopened with a new

electricbeachfestival.co.uk for tickets and more info.

01637 873415 • www.thekoola.com/the-chy-bar

O’Neill is also sponsoring the event,

There’s also a new deli counter for quick snacks, and

in the O’Neill Expression Sessions. Visit www.

theme and look, so go and check it out at 12 Beach Road.

Culture Buzz: Art8 Festival What Lies Beneath?

This summer why not try something different? Newquay has some great Now in its third year, Newquay’s original Art8 festival promises four days jam-packed with arts and culture from 23-26 May. With all sorts of events, exhibits and workshops involving film, crafts, dance, photography, theatre, music and literature, this community festival has something for everyone – young and old, residents and visitors alike. What’s more, all activities are free or low-cost.

There’s plenty to see and do during the event, so get involved!

Find out more at art8newquay.co.uk.

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diving adventures just a few hundred yards offshore, with an abundance of sealife amongst the reefs and wrecks.

Want to try it out? Dive Newquay on East Street offer a choice of courses, whether you’re here for the day or want to try a more in-depth course that leads to a scuba diving qualification.

Go to www.divenewquay.com for details.

Roo’s Beach at Porth Roo’s Beach at Porth has undergone a substantial refurbishment and re-design,

‘New Place: Whiskers, coffee and wine bar The owners of The Beached Lamb Café have been busy planning their next venture this winter: ‘Whiskers, coffee and wine bar’. Whiskers will focus on providing world-class coffee by day, and a tempting wine and tapas-style menu by night. Husband and wife team, JG and Nicole, explain: “You can start your day with one of our organic gourmet coffees, and end it with a bottle of wine shared with friends. Whiskers help a cat find its way through small spaces, just as coffee and wine help you get through

and has reopened for summer at Porth Beach, making it a destination boutique for all things beautiful!

The shop’s ethos is to stock a carefully curated mix of clothing, footwear, swimwear, beauty and living accessories. Now with stores at Mawgan Porth and at Porth Beach, the boutique offers something new and original to the area.

Open year-round 10am-5pm. For a peek visit Roo’s Beach online shop: www.roosbeach.co.uk.

the day!” You can find Whiskers at 5-7 Gover Lane.

New Retro Diner The Stable Opens its Doors The Stable – an award-winning

A retro surf diner has opened on Cliff Road. Fistral Surf Co is a surf clothing and hardware shop downstairs, whilst upstairs it’s a diner with an

restaurant and cider house – has

outdoor terrace and stunning

opened its doors at Newquay’s iconic

views of Newquay Bay. Owner

Fistral Beach, serving handmade

Francoise Cole says: “Fistral

pizzas, delicious artisan pies and

Surf Diner is a first-of-its-

over 70 different types of craft cider.

kind for Newquay.” Offering

Communal tables and food served

a Californian-inspired menu

on rustic wooden boards add to the

boasting breakfasts, burgers,

friendly, relaxed atmosphere. So pull

shakes and sundaes – and with

up a wooden bench, order at the bar,

a laid back surfy vibe to match –

take in panoramic ocean views and see what all the fuss is about. www.stablepizza.com

it’s a unique, uber-cool venue.

To book call 01637 850808.

www.fistralsurfco.co.uk.

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Bastille

Boardmasters Best Yet Boardmasters opens on Wednesday 6 August at

competing in the surf categories that include the Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Men’s Longboard, Pro Junior, Under 16’s and the Air Show.

At Watergate, Snoop Dog, Bastille and Chase &

Fistral Beach. The UK’s surfing mecca and will host the

Status will be headlining the weekend’s live music,

to the ‘Beach Sessions’ gigs. The festival has grown year

Kennedys, Palma Violets, Bipolar Sunshine, George Ezra,

festival’s surf, BMX and skate competitions, in addition

along with Ben Pearce, Dan Croll, Zane Lowe, Dead

on year, with 2013 seeing over 150,000 visitors. The

for one of the best Boardmasters yet.

surfing event which will see many of the local surfers

THUNDERCAT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

20-21ST SEPTEMBER

Fistral is hosting the ThunderCat RYA National

Championship 2014 Finals and it’s definitely worth

checking out the thrills and spills of this exciting adrenaline and action-packed sport. Thundercat Racing is the ultimate spectators’ sport – its close to shore circuits ensuring all the

action can be seen from the comfort of your deck chair! Also catch them at Watergate Bay on 10-11th May. www.thundercatracing.com

Tickets available at www.boardmasters.co.uk

Passion at Sailors Nightclub

Diary Dates

Here’s our pick of events to look out for over the summer season. Make sure you get these dates in your diary!

BEACH CRICKET 13TH JULY

SUNDAY 13TH JULY

Promising a fantastic day out for both players and spectators, the

Newquay BID team and Newquay Cricket Club are bringing their

beach cricket event to Fistral. As

well as the Lord’s Taverners coming down to field a team against local

favourites, there will also be cricket

taster sessions for new players. Join us on the beach from 10am.

One of Newquay’s most popular

nightclubs, Sailors, has a varied music line up this summer. Friday night is

i-candy – free entry with a handbag or your Loyalty Card plus £2 on selected

drinks, and Saturday night is Passion –

Cornwall’s biggest R&B and Indie party .

Guest DJs for this summer will be announced on www.facebook.com/sailorsarmspage

Interiors Workshops

For more information contact info@newquaybid.co.uk.

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S THE TEMPEST – MIRACLE OPEN AIR THEATRE

19TH JULY

Sit back in the iconic and

picturesque grounds of the

Headland Hotel – overlooking

Newquay’s Fistral beach – and

enjoy The Tempest in the open air.

Performed by Cornwall’s very own Miracle Theatre, this fresh and

musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s

timeless play will delight audiences of all ages.

Bring picnics, cushions and blankets for this special night of theatre under the stars.

Book your tickets at www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or visit www.miracletheatre.co.uk for further information.

NEWQUAY FISH FESTIVAL

12TH-14TH SEPTEMBER Unleash your creativity on a fun and

Celebrating its 12th year, the much-

Interiors. No experience is necessary

Harbour lays on a host of fishy

inspiring workshop with Camellia

and there’s a whole range of workshops to choose from including a Cushion Masterclass, Furniture Painting,

Make Do & Mend, Sewing Machine Workshop, Colour Your Home and

Interior Design. With just six spaces

per course you can really get stuck-in

and learn to create professional-looking interiors. For dates, details and to book

your space, contact the Camellia Interiors Newquay Studio on 01637 854304 or

email workshops@camelliainteriors.co.uk.

loved Fish Festival at Newquay

festivities showcasing Newquay’s

historic harbour, its fishing heritage and the town’s hard-working

fishermen. The three-day event

includes taster sessions, cooking

demos, musical entertainment and family

activities. Chefs from the Newquay’s top hotels and restaurants take the stage at the core of the event, with practical cookery demonstrations promoting the vast array of fresh, local seafood and other Cornish produce.

For information please visit www.newquayfishfestival.co.uk.

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HOUSE & THROUGH THE KEYHOLE AT THE CORISANDE MANOR

The beautiful 19th century Corisande Manor, tucked away above the Gannel estuary, has recently been converted into stylish, modern apartments. We sent photographer Mike Searle there to get the lowdown on the new conversion.

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evelopers Acorn Blue have

many of the original features and incorporated them into the five

of the Corisande Manor

unusual-shaped rooms distinguish these spaces from standard modern

completed the conversion

Hotel into exclusive apartments

and a block of newly-built smaller apartments adjacent to the old hotel, The Pavilions.

The original building dates

back to 1895 and was built for Doctor Sconce, a London doctor of Austrian descent, who was rumoured to be a

apartments in the Manor. Huge bay windows, angular ceilings and

developments. One of the apartments has a staircase that culminates in a step-ladder into a beamed observation room in the roof of the tower,

boasting far-reaching views up and down The Gannel. It takes your breath away, both literally and figuratively: it’s four storeys high!

When Dr Sconce sold the old Manor in 1914 it went for £1000. Today,

starting prices for the five apartments in the Manor are £435,000. The

apartments in the new Pavilion are slightly cheaper, but alas they have all been reserved.

Count. Apparently he was inspired

by the castles on the Rhine, creating a building that is a quirky mixture

of Victorian English country house and baronial splendour, with a

of Newquay’s stunning coastal properties,

Start and Co, www.starts.co.uk

here’s a list of the local estate agents: David Ball Estate Agents, www.davidballestateagents.co.uk

watchtower and spiked corner

turrets. It was converted to a hotel

Miller Countrywide, www.millercountrywide.co.uk

around 1937 and rescued from

possible demolition 70 years later by

Straton Creber Countrywide, www.strattoncreber.co.uk

Acorn Blue, who saw the potential to sympathetically redevelop the

Newquay Property Centre, www.newquayproperty.co.uk

hotel and grounds, taking full

advantage of the amazing views of

Bradley Estate Agents, www.bradleys-estate-agents.co.uk

The Gannel.

Webbers Property Services Ltd, www.webbers.co.uk

The developers have retained

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If you’re interested in buying or renting one

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GARDEN A TIMELESS PLACE: TRENANCE GARDENS This summer take time to stroll, sit in the sun or while away an hour or so at Trenance Gardens. Emilie Calhaem takes a look at the history of one of Newquay’s beloved attractions.

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n 1895 William Wilton lived in Rose Cottage – one of three heritage cottages in Trenance Gardens beside Newquay’s boating lake. A member of the coastguard, Wilton spent his free time tending

his allotment above the cottage, where he grew cider apples to make a home-brew that was infamous around the town.

The gardens themselves really started to take shape in 1932, when

the Great Depression was taking its toll on the town. The unemployed men of Newquay set to work cultivating the Trenance area, and in

return for their hard work they were paid dole money, tobacco and a

pasty for lunch. They were also given some tea at the end of the week to take home for their wives.

Nowadays, Trenance Gardens contains some stunning examples of

sub-tropical trees and shrubs – such as the Cork Oak (a species which, in its heyday, was at the root of a European industry responsible for

the employment of 30,000 people) or the beautiful Dawn Redwood,

which was grown from seeds donated by Kew Gardens after the tree was thought to be extinct.

To celebrate this part of Newquay’s rich horticultural heritage, the

Newquay in Bloom committee has put together a Tree Walk providing

a greater insight into the area. Why not pick up a copy from the Tourist

Information Centre on Marcus Hill, and meander round the gardens and boating lake to learn more about this unique part of town?

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meet:

ELSIE

Elsie Pinniger is busy lady. When she’s not in her studio making wetsuits for her Neon brand, she’s serving up delicious homemade cakes and coffee at the Jam Jar, or gliding on her longboard at Crantock. Seven grabbed five minutes for a chat with one of Newquay’s most stylish entrepreneurs.

Elsie, Neon wetsuits are really cool, what inspired you to start making them?

I started making suits for myself because women’s wetsuits had been badly designed for so long, and I spend so much time in a

wetsuit that I want to feel good in one. I love thinking about shape and colour, and making them look flattering. I take from fashion

too – I’m quite a classic girl at heart and I love bringing lines across in a slightly different way.

You seem pretty much to be able to turn your hand to everything, what motivates you?

I really enjoy business and love getting involved in it. I’m not much

of a’ book’ learner, so just getting on with it suits me! I’ve got a great day-to-day lifestyle that inspires me and I’m grateful for that. All

the business courses in the world won’t teach you as much as just

trying it. The fear of failure stops most people from doing anything, it definitely held me back for years... get over it.

If you could live in another time, which decade would you choose to live in?

I’d actually quite like to live in the future for a while. I get pretty scared about where the world stands today both socially and

environmentally. It would be good to know if we sort it out! If I went

back in time, I think the 40s is when things started being fun – cars, fashion and travel were all the focus post-war and must have been super exciting. The feeling after such dark times must have been amazing, carefree and rebellious.

So what’s your guilty pleasure?

Salted Hoola Hoops and Cadburys Buttons... together!

Lastly, what are you looking forward to mostly this summer?

Surfing... from dawnies to sunset surfs... just having lots of hours to play in the sea!

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The Jam Jar is at 2 Broad St, Newquay (opposite Sainsbury’s), and you can checkout Neon wetsuits at www.neonwetsuits.com

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“OUR NEWQUAY”

Seven asks the locals to sum up the best things about living in Newquay

Mel Rose

MARTHA’S TEA ROOM

“Sunshine, gorgeous beaches, windy cliff walks, delicious cream teas, sandy toes and salty hair!”

Sonny Timson

NEWQUAY SURFER AND SKATER

“ I love living in Newquay, it’s the best

place to grow up and there’s so much to do. I love the surfing and spend most of

my time in the sea. When I’m out of the

water I enjoy skateboarding and meet up with my friends at Wooden Waves skate park. Newquay is THE place to be!”

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Dicky Souray CHAIR OF ART8 (NEWQUAY

ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL)

“It is refreshingly easy to be yourself here – Newquay is unpretentious and quite comfortable in its own skin. Nonetheless, the town

continues to evolve and there are

loads of passionate community folk committed to developing the area.

Of course, the fabulous beaches also mean free fun on tap for kids – and grown-ups!”

Nick Webb

OWNER OF BAREFEET COASTEER

“Newquay is the best place on the planet to live, work and play. The thing I love most is the awesomeness

of living right on the edge where the land meets the sea. Being able to take in Mother Nature’s moods,

whether its sunshine or storms – it’s amazing to live so close you can almost reach out and touch her!”

Nicky phillips

MANAGER AT WEIRD FISH, NEWQUAY

“Newquay is a great place to live, work or visit. I walk to work in the mornings and love the view across the coast towards Watergate Bay

from the car park on Fore Street – it’s a perfect start to the day whatever the weather. During my lunchtime I can often be found walking out

towards the Huers hut and Fistral, admiring the fabulous views we are so lucky to have on our doorstep.

Working in Newquay is like being on holiday with your customers.

I love sharing tips on my favourite places to visit, eat and drink.”

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TRY YOUR HAND AT...

COOKING SPIDER CRABS WITH TOWN CLERK ANDREW CURTIS

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Newquay has a reputation for having the best spider crabs in Cornwall. Often overlooked in the British diet, local chef Sanjay Kumar – of Newquay’s Headland Hotel – has made it his mission to put Spider crab back on our plates. As part of this process he took Andrew Curtis, Newquay Town Council’s town clerk, into the hallowed ground of his kitchen to show him how to cook the delicious ‘Newquay Life Boat Slip Dressed Crab on Toast’.

Whilst I was initially nervous at the thought of handling live crab for the first time, it turned out to be as easy as making cheese on toast – but tasted so much better! Before now,

I thought crab was one of the hardest dishes to prepare –

especially with all the shell to get through – but it was easy.

In fact the preparation was so simple and quick that anyone can do it.

The end result was so amazing that I’m already looking

forward to showing off the recipe to my family and friends.

And it was cheap too; the crab we used was £5 and fed

two very hungry people. It just goes to show the myths

surrounding seafood really are just that. Spider Crab on toast

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is cheap, simple, quick and tasty – so give it a go and support the local supply. Andrew Curtis

Spider crabs are native to our coastline and available throughout the year – although their main season is spring and early summer. A large proportion of the UK’s Spider crab catch is exported to countries such as Spain, where it is seen as a delicacy.

TRY YOUR HAND AT...COOKING SPIDER CRABS

“Although on first impressions it looks fiddly and tough to handle, preparing and eating Spider crab is easy, and a special celebration of Cornish Seafood. “Let’s make Cornish Spider crab our dish of the day this summer, and help our shell fishermen get proper value for their catch,” says Sanjay Kumar.

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IF YOU FANCY MAKING THIS TASTY DISH AT HOME, HERE’S WHAT SANJAY AND ANDREW COOKED

NEWQUAY LIFE BOAT SLIP DRESSED CRAB ON TOAST Spider crab is an unsung hero of Newquay’s

impressive array of seafood. My recipe here is aimed at the adventurous cook who wants to

impress, while enjoying the best-kept secret of our seafood spread. Let’s crack on with it...

Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 20 min Serves: Two

INGREDIENTS

• Generous dollop crème fraiche • Good pinch mild Madras curry powder • Rapeseed oil for sprinkling • 1 Spider crab, cooked (picked) • 1 lemon, zest only (skin grated) • 5 leaves chopped parsley • 2 slices granary sourdough bread, or panini will do • Lemon wedges, to serve • Black pepper, to crush • Wild rocket leaves • Sea salt, to crush • 1 boiled egg, sliced

METHOD

Get your fishmonger to prepare/pick the spider crab or: • Boil the Spider crab in rumbling water for 8 minutes; the crab turns from mottled brown to bright pink when cooked. Put aside to cool.

• After half an hour cooling, using a heavy saucepan or hammer, crack the claws and extract the sweet, white meat.

• Break the crab into two and get rid of the dead man’s fingers. Extract the brown meat from the body. (The cracked crab shells can be used to make a fragrant fish stock for soups and stews.)

• Put the crème fraiche into a small bowl and mix in a generous pinch of curry and a splash of rapeseed oil.

• Mix the spiced crème fraiche together with the white and brown crab meat and fold through a good grinding of freshly cracked black pepper.

• Stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley.

• Drizzle the slices of granary sourdough with a little olive oil and sea salt, then cook on a griddle until toasted on both sides.

• To serve, put the sourdough on a board, top each piece with a quenelle (oval) of the crab mix and sliced boiled egg, and serve with lemon wedges and peppery rocket leaves.

• Enjoy your locally-landed crab on toast over a Newquay sunset and a good glass of vino.

Note: You can supplement Spider crab with any other crab, but it doesn’t taste as sweet. This dish features on the new summer menu of the Terrace Restaurant, Headland hotel.

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HIDDEN GEM WORDS BY STEVE ENGLAND

Heva! Heva!

Through street and court we ‘Heva’ hear, And man the boats, for fish are near; It nerves our arm and speeds our tread, For fish to us are meat and bread.”

PERCY R. CRAFT

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The Fly Cellars Just a short stroll from the town centre, down the hill from the Red Lion pub, you’ll find the

historic Fly Cellars. Built around the 1800’s, the Fly Cellars was once one of Newquay’s many fish

production factories. Boats that went out to catch pilchards were moored here, including four of

the town’s ancient gigs – Teaser, Dove, Newquay

and Treffry. The gigs would head out on the cry of ‘Heva, Heva’ from spotters’ lookouts, surround

the shoals of fish with nets and then bring them ashore where they were packed and processed in the cellars.

This type of fishing has been recorded in

Newquay as far back as 1529, and the industry was

the foundation of Newquay’s growth from around the 1830s onwards. However, the pilchard catches started to decline due to changing migratory

habits of the fish and by the 1870s herrings took their place as the fishing mainstay. At which time there was a herring-curing factory here,

that was in use for many years after before being destroyed by fire.

Today the names of the Fly Cellars are kept

alive because the Newquay gigs – which can be

seen out in the bay on many a summer night – are named after them.

These days The Cellars is one of Newquay’s

most popular fishing spots, where mackerel, garfish, pollack, plaice and small wrasse can all be caught with simple fishing gear and

bait (available at the Harbour Lights shop on Fore Street).

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KERNOW CALIFORNIA Who needs California when you’ve got great beaches like Newquay’s? After all, where else in the South West can you hangout amongst such talented artists, skaters, sea swimmers, surfers, bodyboarders, stand up paddle boarders and people making the most of the coast and beaches?

Here’s our guide to all things beachy; enjoy the summer!

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SHUTTERSTOCK / IAN WOOLCOCK

Little Fistral.

Fistral

Britain’s most famous surf beach stretches from South

Fistral – where Bodhi’s café is snuggled under the cliffs,

to North Fistral – where there’s the RNLI base and Fistral

Beach retail area with the Beach Bar, Fistral Blu café, The LOUISE SEARLE

Stable restaurant, Fatface and Anns Cottage surf shop. You can hire surfboards, take surf lessons or simply enjoy the view from the beach bars and cafés.

Just to the north, at low tide Little Fistral is the locals’

escape. Large tides and strong swells can make this beach dangerous and there’s no lifeguard at Little Fistral, so be extra vigilant.

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LOUISE SEARLE

A DAY OUT...NEWQUAY BEACHES

Crantock

Walk down the steps from the Fernpit Café in Pentire and cross the Gannel on the river ferry to the north side of Crantock for a fun day

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out. The river is great for crabbing by the bridge at low tide.

Towan

Located next to Newquay

Harbour, Towan is the most sheltered beach in town. It

has good rock-pooling near the harbour and is a

great family haven on all but the highest of tides. There’s a great natural sea pool for the kids here and The Blue

Reef Aquarium is right next to the beach.

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Great Western

Great Western provides a pleasant, tucked-away option that never gets too busy. Sheltered and safe, the gently shelving beach is perfect for swimming and great for families. Why not stop in at Steam Bar on the way back up for a sunset beer and some food?

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A DAY OUT...NEWQUAY BEACHES

Lusty Glaze

On the northern end of Newquay Bay, Lusty Glaze is the perfect Cornish cove and a real

sun trap in the evenings. You can hang out

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and relax or take advantage of its surf lessons, zip wire, or coasteering and kids’ activities – there’s lots to do at Lusty.

Porth

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Tolcarne

A fantastic family option, Tolcarne beach hosts a

Porth is a classic family beach at the edge of Newquay. Surfing

surf school, chalets, and The Breaks Beach Bar and

gently sloping beach, it’s great fun for young children with

bodyboarders when The Wedge break is working

isn’t allowed at the beach during the summer and, with its

Kitchen. Watch out for the aerial acrobatics of the

dinghies and lilos.

at high tide!

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Stay safe and enjoy the sunshine, but remember that the sun in Newquay can be stronger than you think. Here are some tips from pharmacist Nick Kaye for staying safe in the sun and getting a glowing, healthy tan: • Always start tanning with a high factor sun cream, then as your tan develops

STAY SAFE ON OUR BEACHES

you can reduce the factor of the cream.

Our amazing beaches have lifeguards in attendance and

manufacturers and after swimming.

It is what makes them so special. For a worry-free trip

Apply as often as recommended by the

are usually safe, but they can also be, rugged and wild. to the beach always follow these rules:

• 1. All of our beaches have RNLI lifeguard cover from 10am

until 6pm in summer. Please take their advice, and don’t be afraid to ask them questions about the sea and waves.

• 2. Always read and obey the safety signs, usually found

at the entrance to the beach. These will help you avoid

potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest areas for swimming and surfing.

• 3. Always swim between the red and yellow flags.

If you hire a surfboard stay between the black and white flags.

• 4. Always be aware of the tides. Some beaches can be

• Don’t forget to protect easily burnt

areas such as lips, ears and bald heads.

Use plenty of after sun or an intense moisturiser after sun exposure.

• If you do burn, use high protection

cream and cover-up affected areas – just one occasion of sunburn can cause you problems later in life.

• For babies and infants use a very high

affected by large tides that come in quickly. If in doubt ask the lifeguard.

• 5. If you see someone in difficulty, don’t attempt a

rescue. Tell a lifeguard or, if you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard.

The RNLI has launched an easy to use app giving users a wealth of safety tips at the beach, it’s free to download at www.rnli.org/beach.

factor cream for sensitive skin, and coverup including hats and parasols.

• When enjoying the beach remember to

keep hydrated by drinking plenty of water

and avoid sunstroke by over exposure to the sun on hot days.

If you do get sunburn or sunstroke, head to one of Newquay’s pharmacies for advice: Nick Kaye’s Narrowcliff Pharmacy, Narrowcliff Surgery, Narrowcliff

Kayes Chemist, 6-8 East Street

Drury’s Pharmacy, Chester Road.

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Beach Barbeques Summer was made for beach barbies and Newquay’s fantastic sandy bays make the perfect location for them! Here’s the lowdown on how to do beach barbeques from The Great Cornish Food Book.

Once a strange habit practised by our Antipodean and transatlantic cousins,

this most egalitarian way of eating is now a firm favourite all over Britain – out

come the barbies whenever the sun tries to shine, and sometimes even when it doesn’t. A Cornish beach on a warm summer evening has got to be one of the

best BBQ backdrops in the world. Soak up the dying rays, build up an appetite in the water, and unwind with friends and family as a tasty supper sizzles over the hot coals.

The only challenge is deciding what to cook. Spoilt for choice, it’s the perfect

opportunity for a mighty meat feast – succulent steak, perky pork sausages (a

robust flavour like garlic and red wine will come into its own), perhaps a juicy

tenderloin of venison, or how about a bunny burger (lean, healthy and cheap – kids love them)?

For purists though, ocean-side grilling means only one thing - freshly

Beach BBQ Essentials • Prep foods like salads beforehand for easy sand-free sides.

• Take snacks – BBQ-ing always takes longer than you think.

• Don’t forget tongs for handling hot food and a board to put it on.

• Check the beach rules for BBQs and fire pits.

• On a pebbled beach raise the BBQ off the pebbles, otherwise they will get hot and shatter.

• Douse any hot sand with cold water before you leave.

• Remember a bin bag and ALWAYS take all your litter home.

caught fish. Not all fish stand up to this treatment, but for bright, shiny

mackerel it’s perfect. Gutted and cooked whole, the oiliness of the skin keeps the fish moist and the smoke imparts that unmistakable open-air flavour. This is beach barbecuing simplicity at its best.

The Great Cornish Food Book: A collection of recipes, tales and morsels from the ocean, fields and cliff tops of Cornwall, is available to buy from www.greatcornishfood.co.uk for just £17.99 including postage and packaging.

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Ride the waves!

Newquay’s seven famous beaches offer fantastic surfing for the whole family – young and old, beginners and experts. Carve editor Steve England explains.

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The great thing about surfing is

These are just some of the surf

old, girls or boys, mums and dads.

get lessons for absolute beginners

that everyone can do it – young or

But where do you get started? Well, as you doubtless know, Newquay

is the surf capital of Britain, so it

has everything you need whether

you’re getting started or training for the world tour!

Bellyboarding

Traditional wooden bellyboards are a whole lot of fun. All the local beach shops sell them and anyone can ride the whitewater to shore on one. Just remember

to swim between the red and yellow flags, and stay in waist-deep water. Some

bellyboarders take things to the next level by adding fins and catching the green (unbroken) waves – but make sure your swimming and beach knowledge are up to the challenge.

Bodyboarding

Bodyboarding is a great way to start having fun in the waves, and has

replaced bellyboarding as the easiest way to start surfing. Compared to wooden

bellyboards, bodyboards have more floatation, are softer on the skin and can be used by total beginners or top pros. The same safety rules apply, but once you start venturing further ‘out back’ be careful not to float too far out to sea and always take notice of the lifeguards.

Surfing

So you want to stand up? There are lots of places to hire surfboards (make sure you own or hire an appropriate wetsuit for the water temperatures, too) but taking lessons at one of the surf schools is the quickest and easiest way to

master surfing. With expert teachers and huge floaty surfboards, lots of schools record over 90% success rates for getting people standing on their first session.

schools in Newquay where you can or one-on-one coaching to take your surfing to the next level.

Surf Schools

· Newquay Activity Centre www.newquayactivitycentre.co.uk Headland Road · Fistral Surf School

www.fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk Fistral Beach · Errant Surf

www.errantsurfschool.co.uk Trebarwith Hotel

· Quiksilver Surf School www.quiksilversurfschoolnewquay.com Esplanade Road

· Escape Surf School www.escapesurfschool.co.uk St Christopher’s Inn/Belushis

· Off Shore Lodge Surf School www.offshoresurfschool.com Pentire Avenue

· High Five Surf School www.highfivesurfschool.co.uk Esplanade Road

· Adam’s Surf School www.adamssurfschool.co.uk 1 Beacon Road

Starting to get serious? Then book yourself some surf coaching. With

Bodyboard coaching

some of the most highly qualified surf coaches in the country. Whether you

www.newquayactivitycentre.co.uk

plenty of British and European champions harking from Newquay, we’ve got need tips on riding green waves or want to win the next Boardmasters, these

· Newquay Activity Centre Headland Road

guys and girls are guaranteed to take your surfing up a notch.

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trends

A Day At The

BEACH

SUMMER’S ARRIVED, SO HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT’S ON OFFER ON NEWQUAY’S HIGH STREET FOR THOSE SUMMER DAYS AT THE BEACH.

The Watershed ‘Shegg’ £549 from the Watershed on Bank Street.

Bali Dancer Cover Up by Rip Curl £45. Rip Curl store Bank Street.

O’Neill Glitch tee, £24.99 from North Shore on Fore Street,

Men’s Spider boardies, £20 and Sanuk flip flops £23 from Emoceanal on Gover Lane Pretty sarong from Razzmatz on East Street, £3.99

Fun kids tee from Fat Willys Surf Shack on East Street, £7.99,

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Small, lightweight and versatile, this Hammama is great for the beach, £22. www.surfgirlbeachboutique.com

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Go retro with this Sunnylife Beach Radio, £32.95 from Roos Beach, Porth. www.roosbeach.co.uk

Cute pink and white polka-dot backpack from Spalls on Bank Street, £6.99

Gorgeous Isabello Bikini

by Animal, £35 at the Animal Store in Central Square.

Adams ‘Little Doney’ Surfboard – perfect for summer surf, £449, Adams Surfboards on Beacon Road.

Snugg wetsuit made in Newquay, £260. www. snuggwetsuits. co.uk

Tahiti V Roxy flip flops £16 from Smile Surf Shop, Fore Street.

C-Skins summer wetty, £199.99, from Sunset Surf, Fore Street.

Rip Curl Mirage Bikini, designed to stay on in the surf, from the Rip Curl store on Bank Street, £69.99, www.ripcurl.com

Bucket £2.50, spade £1.35 and fishing tackle £2.25 from Harbour Lights, Fore Street.

NEWQUAY’S SURF SHOPS ARE THE PLACE TO GO TO GET THE LATEST SURF GEAR AND BEACH FASHION. Sunset Surf – www.sunsetsurfnewquay.co.uk, 106 Fore Street North Shore – 36 Fore Street North Shore Girls – 32 Fore Street Sunny Days – 37 Fore Street Smile Surf Shop – www.smilesurfshop.co.uk, 28 Fore Street Weird Fish – www.weirdfish.co.uk, 16 Fore Street Quiksilver – www.surfinglifestore.com, 2 Fore Street Ann’s Surf Cottage – www.annscottagesurf.co.uk, Fistral Beach Complex Fat Face – www.fatface.com, 12-14 Fore Street and Fistral Beach Complex Watershed – www.watershedshop.co.uk, 3-5 Bank Street Emoceanl Surf – www.spidersurfboards.co.uk, 2-6 Gover Lane Rip Curl – www.ripcurl.com, 61 Bank Street Board Walk – www.boardwalksurf.co.uk, 15-17 Cliff Road Fistral Surf Co – www.facebook.com/FistralSurfCo, 19 Cliff Road Animal – www.animal.co.uk, 14 Central Square

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Shape Up For Summer

Now that summer’s here it’s time to shake off the cobwebs, get outside and boost your fitness levels. Seven looks at ways to get you feeling fit and healthy, get an injection of vitamin D and get a suntan at the same time!

WORDS BY LOUISE SEARLE

Coastal Running GOOD FOR: STAMINA

Running is a great way to reduce stress, burn calories and build strong bones. And the cliff tops and coastal paths

around Newquay have to be one of the most challenging, beautiful and invigorating locations for runners.

If you need the motivation, try joining a club. Newquay

Road Runners meets once a week all year round, and is open to

runners of all abilities. In summer they run along the beaches,

cliff paths, the Gannel and surrounding countryside. The main club night is Wednesday, meeting at Newquay Sports Centre at 6.30pm. See www.newquayroadrunners.co.uk for more info.

Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) GOOD FOR: CORE STRENGTH

Born in Hawaii in the 1950s, SUP is sweeping the coastline

and inland waters too. A great workout for strengthening core and upper body muscles, and accessible to all ages and fitness levels, it basically involves propelling yourself along on an oversize surfboard with a long single-bladed paddle.

For a safe, scenic location to try your first strokes,

Newquay’s Gannel Estuary is one of Cornwall’s best SUP

locations. Or you can head to the beaches and try your hand at SUP on the waves.

Crantock Bay Surf School offers SUP tuition and promises

that beginners will be up and paddling with confidence within their first lesson. www.crantockbaysurfschool.com.

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Beach Fitness GOOD FOR: MUSCLE STRENGTH

Outdoor Yoga GOOD FOR: FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE

Try outdoor yoga and start your day with a positive

affirmation. Getting up early to practice yoga can put a

skip in your step, increase self esteem, mood, confidence and your general quality of life!

Aimee Stapleford holds a Saturday morning yoga class at

It goes without saying that Newquay is

South Fistral, overlooking the ocean. With the sound of the

the ideal place to get fit on the beach.

practice your moves.

different terrains and characters, you can

Taking a yoga class outside gives you the opportunity to

an invigorating workout.

waves and the warmth of the sun, it’s the perfect venue to

“Many of us have heard about the practice of mindfulness.

tune into your senses, and understand nature and the intermingling of your perceptions as you listen to the waves, birds and the beach environment,” explains Aimee. “It also gives you a good dose of Vitamin D!” Aimee’s classes are held on Saturdays at

7:30am on the grass at the Esplanade, Pentire.

Go to www.facebook.com/synergyyogastudio for more info.

What with a choice of beaches offering

always find a spot away from the crowds for Nathalie Frankson runs fitness classes on the beach, and we asked her why a beach

get healthy, be happy

workout is so good: “We’re so lucky to have the beaches in Newquay.

Just by taking our shoes off and

walking along the sand, muscles

are challenged from top to toe – it

uses more energy, more muscles

to stabilise us and therefore burns

more calories. The sand is supportive

and acts as a natural cushion while

the sea air and the light balances the levels

of serotonin in the brain, reducing stress and

increasing feelings of wellbeing… so much so that often you don’t even feel like you’re exercising!”

Find out more info about Nathalie’s classes at

www.followmefitness.co.uk

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Naturally Good Being fit isn’t just about exercise – it’s also about what you put in your body. Wholesome, natural foods are the best way to get super fit, loose weight and feel energised for summer. Nourish your body from the inside out, with food containing high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Salads are a great summer option full of nutrients, so why not give this tasty recipe a go?

Watermelon, Mint and Feta Salad with a Twist Sounds wrong, we know, but give this a go at summer

barbecues and you won’t be disappointed. A total crowd pleaser and so easy to make. If you really want hassle-free, then stick

with the basics of the watermelon, mint and feta with a twist

of lime. But the extra ingredients in this are worth the little bit of effort for sure. This is like eating a rainbow – so juicy, fresh and zingy.

SERVES 2

• 1 small red onion • Juice of 3 limes • ½ large watermelon (sweet and ripe) • 250g (1 cup) feta cheese • 1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley • 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 100g (½ cup) pitted black olives • Black pepper, to season

simple and tastes great!

1 Peel and halve the red onion, cut into very fine half moons and put into a small bowl to steep with the lime juice. This will take the edge off the raw onion taste.

2 Remove the rind and pips from the watermelon and cut into large bite-size chunks.

3 Cut the feta into similarly sized pieces and put them both into a large, wide, shallow bowl.

4 Tear off sprigs of parsley and add to the bowl along with the chopped mint.

5 Add the marinated onions, along with their pink juices, over the salad in the bowl. Add the oil and olives, then use your hands to toss the salad very gently so that the feta and melon don’t lose their shape. Add a good grinding of black pepper and taste to see whether the dressing needs more lime.

6 Don’t forget to eat the other half of the watermelon the next morning; this will refresh the senses and hydrate if you’ve gone a little overboard the night before.

Surf Café Living, published by Orca Publications

is available from The Watershed, Bank Street, Newquay www.watershedshop.co.uk and www.thesurfcafecookbook.com

HEALTH TIP

Drink and eat rich, raw foods like watermelon, smoothies, juices and salads.

ALSO SERVING UP GREAT TASTING SALADS IN NEWQUAY: • Prego, Prego, East Street has a varied menu of salads and wraps. A Seven favourite is the salad, hummous and falafel wrap.

• Gusto’s Deli Bar, South Quay Hill (at the top of the harbour hill), serves mouth-watering crunchy salads and flatbreads.

Liquid Health Grab the blender and start whizzing your way to good health. Smoothies are a great way of getting your five-a-day and an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. A simple blend of fruit, veggies, or both, they’re great for metabolism, giving you an energy boost without bad fats, cholesterol or empty calories.

What with the celebs proclaiming smoothies as the secret of their glowing skin, they’re all the rage.

Tasty Salads

Are you put off salads by soggy lettuce and

uninspiring ingredients? Nicole and Jon at the Beached Lamb Café know how to make tasty, hearty salads.

If you’re going to make a salad, do it properly. At The Beached Lamb they believe a salad should be nutritious, delicious and totally filling, so when you order a salad here you don’t just

get a pile of wilting lettuce – you get a fresh,

springy lettuce plus a whole heap of beautiful, colourful and interesting fresh ingredients.

Owner Nicole explains: “By ordering in fresh

salad leaves and vegetables on a daily basis, we

are able to offer the customer really nutritional

There’s a lot of so-called ‘healthy smoothies’ on the market,

customers can opt for a healthy salad, yet still

so here’s where you can get your smoothie and juice-fix on

a burger.”

• The Fistral Chef on Beacon Road serves up a lovely range of

and satisfying options. It’s important to us that

but they can be high in sugar so check the label. Fresh is best,

leave feeling as full as if they had had a panini or

Newquay’s high street.

Where possible, The Beached Lamb sources

fresh fruit and veg locally, supporting other local

businesses and reducing food miles in the process.

Owner JG points out that, “salads don’t have to

be boring. We stuff ours to the brim with tasty, filling ingredients such as avocados, falafels,

beetroot, seeds, chickpeas and hummous. Not only do you get a tasty feast, you also get value

for money – our ethos when tossing together the

fresh fruit juices and smoothies. Give the fresh Carrot and Ginger Juice a try. www.fistralchef.co.uk

• Newquay’s original healthy café, Café Irie on Fore Street,

makes a variety of freshly-made smoothies and fruit juices alongside organic, ethical food. www.cafeirie.co.uk

• Moo Moo’z, on Fore Street and Gover Lane, whizz up a

variety of smoothies and milkshakes from Protein Power

Shakes to Super Smoothies. www.moomooznewquay.co.uk

• The Jam Jar has mega-healthy smoothies such as

ingredients is, if in doubt, add more!”

Cranberry, Banana & Pumpkin Seed. You’ll find the Jam

www.facebook.com/The-Beached-Lamb-Cafe

Jamjarnewquay

The Beached Lamb Café, Fore Street.

Jar opposite Sainsbury’s car park. www.facebook.com/

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Food For thought

Summer’s here so what better way to enjoy the warm weather by dining al fresco?

Here’s some of our favourite Newquay eateries where you can enjoy fine food while watching cracking sunsets.

Words by Mike Searle

Dining Al Fresco The Carnmarth Hotel WHERE: HEADLAND ROAD

01637 872519 • www.carnmarth.com What with sweeping views over the

golf course to Fistral, sunset views are striking from The Carnmarth.

From a menu stuffed with seasonal

local produce I plumped for the fresh seafood bouillabaisse followed by

sautéed monkfish with crushed new potatoes, pancetta and a cauliflower

and saffron cream sauce. Both dishes were mouth-wateringly tasty and

immaculately presented. And with

prices starting at a fiver for a starter

and a tenner for a main, what’s not to love? Perfect for a post-surf treat and

chillax after a day of riding the waves at Fistral.

The Hotel California WHERE: PENTIRE CRESCENT

01637 879292 • www.hotel-california.co.uk

Adorned with tasteful sculpture and interesting art, what

really sets this hotel restaurant apart is the awesome view of the ever-changing Gannel.

The Eagles’ song reverberating in my head, I arrived at

the Hotel California in Pentire for a leisurely lunch. A light

and delicious dish of melon with parma ham, caviar, capers, olives, and a mango and strawberry coulis – washed down

with a small bottle of Prosecco – came to just £13. But you can

grab a burger for a mere £4.95 and still enjoy the jaw-dropping that residents in the neighbourhood pay millions for.

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The Breaks Beach Bar and Kitchen WHERE: TOLCARNE BEACH 01637 854815 www.thebreakstolcarnebeach.co.uk

Bang on Tolcarne beach, you can’t get a table much

closer to the ocean than on the terrace at The Breaks.

With stunning sea views to soak up over a chilled

glass of Chablis, The Breaks is a perfect beachside

venue for friends and family to share great food and drink. As well as individual dishes such as West

Country burgers and sausages, they offer big sharing platters: a Paella for two is £25 including garlic

bread, and a BBQ platter is £16 including a drink.

I opted for local ale-battered fish and chips – at £12 with a glass of Prosecco – which I enjoyed on the

decking while watching Tolcarne’s famous high-tide wave, The Wedge. Splendid!

THE HARBOUR HOTEL

WHERE: NORTH QUAY HILL, 01637 873040 www.harbourhotel.co.uk

From big breakfasts to fresh fish the

food here is superb, but what takes your breath away is the vista that stretches

along Newquay’s dramatic coastline to Trevose head.

Once a harbour-side grain store,

this period building has been tastefully enhanced with contemporary features.

Facing southeast, the terrace is a great

spot to have breakfast (served between 10 and 11.30am – a full English costs £8.50,

and chipolatas on granary bread £5.), but with its incredible views and delectable dishes this is an amazing spot at any time of day. On my visit I was lucky

enough to sample local stone bass served with roasted tomato risotto and caper dressing (£16). The Harbour Hotel is

definitely one of Newquay’s little gems.

More choices for dining with a great sea views are; Bodhis Beach Café and Bistro, South Fistral Beach. 01637 850793 www.bodhisfistral.co.uk The Fern Pit Café, Riverside Crescent, 01637 873181 www.fernpit.co.uk Steam Bar and Restaurant, Great Western 01637 872010 www.greatwesternnewquay.co.uk

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style PHOTO COURTESY THE BEACH SHACK

Summer

STYLE NOT SINCE THE ’70S HAS IT BEEN SO COOL TO SPORT A BEARD. BUT HAIRY CHINS ARE BACK IN VOGUE AND MALE GROOMING PRODUCTS ARE DE RIGUEUR.

Beard Maintenance

Beards are becoming more popular all the time, so Beach Shack have put together some simple tips to ensure you can join the beard nation with a bit of style:

• Minor touch ups can be done at home with a good pair of hairdressing scissors. Just tidy up your bottom lip and take the neckline up roughly two fingers above the Adam’s apple to keep a natural boarder.

• Pop into your barber for professional advice on

what best suits your face shape and strength of your facial forest.

• Your beard should be treated like the hair on your head A beard shampoo should be

used every other day – normal hair shampoos

sometimes contain ingredients that can wash the natural oils from your skin and cause dryness and irritation.

• Comb through your beard every day and rub in a few

drops of a beard oil to moisten the skin and keep the hair soft.

It beats shaving everyday and nothing feels better than getting the nod of approval from a fellow bearded gent in the street.

Welcome to the club!

Beach Shack Hair And Beauty, Fore Street: www.beachshackhairbeauty.co.uk, 01637 859795

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Old School is New School

In recent years, male grooming and its associated products have grown a huge following, not least in

the surf and skate industry.

So it’s fitting that

Newquay’s Watershed surf shop is the UK’s only stockist of

Californian-made

Byrd Hair Pomade.

This, along with the

vast range of products

from Uppercut Deluxe

and seven different

models of comb from

Kent Brushes (including the

ever popular beard and moustache

comb, and folding combs), has

made Watershed the go-to store and

website for male grooming products.

Watershed, Bank Street: www.

watershedshop.co.uk, 01637 498121

Beach Hair Unfussy hairstyles are the way to go in summer. So keep things simple but, with all that sunshine and salt water, remember to keep your locks moisturised SHUTTERSTOCK/MARIDAV

Follow the Beach Shack’s easy tips on recreating beach-style for your hair:

• Want gorgeous beach hair? Sea Salt Spray is your

Hair Relief

Moisturise your hair with Espa’s Pink Hair and Scalp Mud – an intense dry hair treatment to soothe, smooth and nourish your stressed out locks and skin.

Using mineral-rich red clays, this

new best friend. Simply apply it to towel dried

unique conditioning treatment and

power and scrunch your hair to get that messed

Vitamin C-rich watercress and apricot

hair, then use a diffuser or a hairdryer on low

mud mask leaves hair soft and smooth.

up beach effect.

kernel oil soothes and nourishes your

your forehead and place a flower on the side.

circulation to help boost growth and

• Want a festival finish? Add a small plait across

scalp, while the red clay stimulates

Easy and beach beautiful!

strengthen and promote healthy,

hair when it’s wet. Leave it to dry (preferably

after a day in the sea and the sun, this

through and you’re done – cool, beachy hair

(having a beneficial effect on eczema

• Another easy option is to simply plait your

glossy, manageable hair. Perfect

overnight), then take it down, finger comb

product can also be used on the body

with no fuss.

and irritated skin) and is also safe

at the beach or from styling it, try Argon oil –

all-round product hair and

• If your hair is feeling a bit damaged from days

throughout pregnancy. It’s the perfect

this little beauty is amazing for giving your hair

skin product.

the mid lengths and ends of your hair when

from Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, RRP £31.

that extra boost. Apply a pea-sized amount to

it’s wet (just out of the shower is best) and dry

Pink Hair and Scalp Mud is available

01637 852221, www.fistralbeachhotel.co.uk

it as usual.

Beach Shack Hair And Beauty, Fore Street: www. beachshackhairbeauty.co.uk, 01637 859795 Fancy a quick hair and beauty make over? These are some of our favourite Newquay salons: Fusion: Hilgrove Road, 01637 877949

Company Salon: 10a Bank Street, 01637 876857 Yoshimi: Wesley Yard, 01637 879698,

Butler’s Hair Studio: 30 Cliff Road, 01637 878471

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Rainy DayFUN

Don’t let rainy days put you off getting out and about in Newquay – there’s plenty to do come rain or shine. These are just a few fun activities the kids (and grown-ups) can enjoy whatever the weather.

GET ACTIVE AT NEWQUAY SPORTS CENTRE From a climbing wall to exercise classes,

Newquay Sports Centre offers a full range of indoor and outdoor activities, with

a varied sports programme for all ages

from 18 months to 65+ years. Indoors the

DAZZLE WITH DISCO BEADS

centre has a sports hall the size of four badminton courts. Children’s classes

Brighten up your day with

include junior squash, trampolining,

colourful Disco Beads and a

jewellery-making party. Use the

gymnastics, and martial arts. The centre

also has two squash courts and an indoor climbing wall offering sessions for

everyone from beginners upwards.

Call 01637 875533 or visit www.

tempusleisure.org.uk for full information on activities available.

party room at Disco Beads (on Bank Street) or take the party to a venue of your choice, and get creative

making necklaces and bracelets

with your friends. For further info or to book your party, call 01637 860825 or go to www.discobeads.com

BLUE REEF AQUARIUM You don’t have to get wet to come face-toface with Cornwall’s marine life – explore over 40 naturally-themed displays from

rocky Cornish shores to exotic coral reefs at the Blue Reef Aquarium. A great day out for families, you can witness the

underwater world and learn more about the species through informative talks

and feeding times. This summer the Blue Reef Aquarium has introduced lots of

new exciting exhibits, including dwarf

pufferfish, blind cavefish, upside-down jellyfish and glow-in-the-dark corals.

www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk, 01637 878134.

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ALL WEATHER TENNIS Newquay’s Heron Tennis Centre is a great

place for anyone to enjoy tennis, whatever your standard and whatever the weather.

With eight outdoor courts, two indoor

courts, two specialist mini courts and a

lovely court-side café and patio area, the

Heron is a great place to get active or relax.

Not only does the Heron Tennis Centre

welcome non-members, it also offers an extensive programme of activities that

anyone can join in, including weekly group coaching for adults, club nights with social play and holiday fun sessions for juniors.

The club is open seven days a week and offers all tennis equipment for hire.

01637 877555, www.heron-tennis.co.uk

NEWQUAY’S LIGHTHOUSE CINEMA, King’s Street When you can hardly see the beaches through driving rain, there’s nowhere better to hunker down and be entertained than in front of a blockbuster movie on the big screen.

One of the gems in Newquay’s entertainment crown,

the Lighthouse Cinema opened in 2011, boasting four screens and all the modern features you need. This summer it will

be showing all the latest films including How to Train your

Dragon 2 and Transformers – Age of Extinction. So, if the sun

hasn’t got its hat on, grab your popcorn, take a seat and relax.

ones to watch

Here’s a preview of this summer’s hot blockbusters by 13 year-old Tretherras student Zack Searle HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 Release: July 4th 2014 Based five years after the first movie, Vikings now have their own dragons as pets whereas before they hunted them. When an adventure leads to a secret ice cave which is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and a mysterious character called the Dragon Rider, Hiccup and Astrid must fight to protect the peace.

A SPLASHING TIME FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION Release: July 10th 2014

a year-round tropical atmosphere in the fun

This is the fourth Transformers movie and, moving away from the usual story line, Cade Yeager (Mark Wahlberg) and his daughter make a discovery that will bring down the Autobots and Decipticons - and a paranoid government - on them.

cannons, tippers, an erupting volcano, snake

PUDSEY THE DOG: THE MOVIE Release: July 18th

At Newquay’s Waterworld, families can enjoy pool, which boasts two water flumes, water fountain and water play hut. If you want

to do some more serious laps, there is also a 25-metre, six lane swimming pool.

Waterworld is a popular leisure

attraction that also offers a 50-station Fitness Suite and a Fitness Studio offering popular classes such as Boxercise, Fitball, Circuits,

Pilates and Yoga. It’s also a great venue for children’s birthday parties.

For more information on swim times and other

activities at Waterworld call 01637 853828 or visit www.tempusleisure.org.uk.

A heart-warming movie starring the lovable Pudsey the dog. Pudsey was a lonely dog with no family, who was quite happy being a lone ranger, until he met his siblings. Following the death of their father, they move in to a quiet town called Chuffington. Pudsey uncovers his evil landlord’s plot and has to save the town.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Release: August 1st After stealing a mysterious orb, adventurer Peter Quill becomes the target of a high paying bounty hunt started by a powerful villain called Ronan. To avoid him, Peter must team up with Rocket, a talking raccoon, Groot, a walking tree, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer.

The orb turns out to be a deadly device that can take out the whole universe and the gang must stop it from falling in to the wrong hands.

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