Cornwall Living 53

The Ultimate Lifestyle By The Sea

Issue 53 | December 2016 | £3.25

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Editor Mandy Milano mandy.milano@enginehousemedia.co.uk

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The clocks have gone back, the evenings are darker earlier so why not try a bit of Scandinavian hygge… embrace the darkness when you get home, light the fire and some candles and settle down with some warm cosy blankets.

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This works best if your room is already an uncluttered haven, so this month we take a look at lots of inspiring interior design ideas, from the latest warm colours to adding a statement piece to your room; fabulous new lighting to soft furnishings. And we need to get outdoors this winter – what better way than to combine fresh air with some Christmas shopping and festivities? We have a guide to all that’s going on in colourful Penzance with its plethora of foodie outlets and independent shops. And there’s more festivities going on in Padstow and Fowey. I talk to Steve and Sharon about Invictus, the charity they set up to help young people with mental health issues after the death of their son Ben. Felix talks to much loved children’s author and illustrator Jill Murphy about her work and life in Cornwall. And in Foodie Hannah talks to Giles Eustice from Trevaskis. There’s a fabulous recipe from Baker Tom to get you in the festive mood, and we review the Gurnard’s Head on the north coast and SeaDrift in Porthleven.

Plus… there are some ideas of places to eat and stay over the Christmas break… more chances to win in our special Christmas competitions pages as well as the usual competitions, lots of gorgeous properties to tempt you, some gorgeous art, things to do and places to visit... all you would expect from a bumper issue of Cornwall Living!

So back to the hygge… light the fire, cosy up under a Cornish woollen blanket, maybe a glass of red and… relax!

Enjoy,

M andy

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his Christmas pay a visit to the very impressive Rustic House furniture showroom which features a wonderful range of Christmas gift ideas.

These compliment the extensive reclaimed wood furniture ranges, natural rattan and linen sofas, unique wood sculpture lighting and ceramics. The range of accessories include teak root chopping boards, bowls, cushions, lanterns, baskets and various reclaimed wood artefacts to furnish your home this winter ou ll ďŹ nd all of this is under one roof with discounted wholesale prices available and everything in stock. Whilst browsing you can also visit the coffee shop and have coffee and a cake, the perfect addition to retail therapy.

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Contents

See pages 12-17 for this month’s cover feature

December 2016

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Catch up with Cornwall

18 Luxury property

Find your dream seaside home

49 Competitions

Win a little taste of Cornwall

54 Gallery guide

A window on Cornish art

94 Coastal escapes

A choice of stunning stays

foodie

72 Down on the farm

The view from Trevaskis Farm

74 Gourmet gossip

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All the latest foodie news

78 A festive feast

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Baker Tom’s tasty Stollen

80 Raising a glass

In good spirits with Johns’ Wines

82 California dreaming est coast a ours at

83 Winter warmers et cosy at St nodoc

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perfect lunch at orhtle en s Seadrift

92 All the trimmings

Feast upon a Banbury Christmas turkey

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36 Are you sitting comfortably?

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38 A personal touch

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Flooring to inject style into your home

40 Keep it fresh

On trend ideas from Cornwall Tile

42 From Mexico to Cornwall he inspiring tail of

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50 A touch of magic

Celebrated children’s author Jill Murphy

53 Cornwall on camera

Award-winning photographer Carla Regler

60 Captured moments orthle en s

a es allery

64 On your bike

Get cycling across Cornwall

68 Festive Fowey

Christmas celebrations by the water

71 Gold and delicious

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100 Giving hope

The essential work of the Invictus Trust

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107 Something for everyone

Sparkly gifts at the Jewellery Workshop

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Surf style from Ann’s Cottage

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118 Eden laser show

Lighting up the skies this Christmas

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NEWS & views or more ideas isit www.cornwall-living.co.uk

Newlyn’s new cinema is a blockbuster success pened this year, ewlyn ilmhouse is becoming a popular place to isit ositioned opposite the Coombe i er, the building cuts into a steep granite bank, cleverly housing a two-screen cinema and a spacious caf bar he digital screens feature armchair and sofa seating with a tiered layout, ensuring clear sightlines he top of the range pro ection e uipment pro ides ra or sharp digital iewing with audio ia punchy olby sound systems s well as the best in mainstream and alternative cinema, offerings include live events, children s films and local titles here will always be something on offer for e eryone s tastes The fully licensed café bar upstairs is a great place to meet before or after a film, or pop in for a onmouth coffee and cake, with a seasonal menu providing delicious, freshly-cooked food, often chosen from the staff s fa ourite cookbooks ll fresh produce comes from within a half mile radius including fish from ewlyn ish Company So, whether you are looking for a way to spend a rainy day or are an a id film enthusiast, ewlyn ilmhouse will ha e something for you For more information call 01736 332222 or visit www newl nfilmho se com

No more wear and tear thanks to h e m sa s creator Tara Shu ebum came into existence after ara s son started to use bum shu ing as his primary mode of transportation His particular style of movement often resulted in one leg being dragged in his daily ad entures his naturally ends in a constant stream of ruined clothes and the endless task of replacing them Trousers took the brunt of the wear and tear, particularly on his outdoor expeditions, and Tara got understandably fed up of wrapping him up like it was winter all year round, purely for protection purposes fter scouring parent support groups and toddler blogs, she began to fear that there was nothing around that was hardwearing, comfortable and protective for delicate skin So got my thinking cap on f couldn t buy it, d ha e to make it nd before you ask, she didn t ust add patches to the knees!

Having previously worked in the motorcycle industry, Tara drew upon her knowledge of the fabric technology used in protecti e clothing She created a range of clothing that lets children be children, learning to negotiate their surroundings comfortably in their own uni ue ways nd of course, it keeps parents happy by offering functional, longlasting, easycare clothes that look great For more information call 07816 421447 or isit www sh e m co

Free renewable energy upgrades ThermoProtect has teamed up with Carbon Zero Capital to provide the free supply of energy e ciency and renewable energy solutions f you or your business are looking to save money on energy costs, this scheme is the perfect way of achie ing significant sa ings without ha ing to finance the purchase of e uipment Sound interesting? Why not get started today by calling the ThermoProtect team to arrange your free energy survey, where their intelligent software will help to identify areas of energy wastage, allowing them to devise a range of solutions that can really make the difference to your energy costs

ThermoProtect provides a full energy assessment of your property, identifying areas where energy is wasted he team then makes provision for products and solutions that will help to reduce energy wastage or usage hermo rotect finances the installation of all products and solutions into your property and o er the next fi e years the sa ings are shared with you nce the energy sa ings ha e been shared, you own the installed solutions and en oy the benefit of of the sa ings For more information call 01208 78027 or visit www.thermoprotect.co.uk

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Cornwall’s own Rosie Crow set to release debut album

orthle en is e cited to e hostin its first e er hristmas mar et this o em er

“Somewhere between Siouxsie and Cyndi Lauper having a sing off with Kate Bush” is how Q magazine described Cornish artist Rosie Crow, whose debut self-titled solo album is about to hit our shores.

In case you didn’t already know, we at Cornwall Living love our base in Porthleven. Strolling around the archetypally Cornish harbour at lunch time and looking at the fishing boats reminds us not only of an industry that has bolstered Cornwall’s economy for centuries, but also of the stunning coasts that we’re fortunate enough to have lying on our doorstep.

Set for release with a launch show on 12th November at the Acorn Theatre in Penzance, Rosie captures the feeling of confusion surrounding a break up; the anxious unknowing of what happened and, more importantly, what happens next.

With this in mind, we’re excited to announce Porthleven’s first annual Christmas market, which is set to be held on the harbour head on 19th November, from 10am to 4.30pm.

Anyone who’s visited Porthleven before may have witnessed the pop-up markets that regularly adorn the quayside in the warmer months. These markets are brilliant for residents and visitors alike who are looking for something unique from some of the best local arts and crafts vendors and make for a pleasant afternoon spent by the sea, browsing a wealth of quirky and bespoke wares.

The piano based singer-songwriter has a “knack for pop hooks and an uncanny ability to find a heart-wrenching melody”. If you like well-crafted pop music then, we promise, you’ll love this!

Before going solo, Rosie’s band Rosie & The Goldbug toured all over Europe and the US, with the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Brett Anderson, Carl Barat and other big names – an impressive resume for the promising Cornish star.

To celebrate, shortly following the release, Rosie is booked for a show at Gylly Beach Cafe, Falmouth, on 20th November where those lucky enough to make it will get a taste of her emotionally addictive music. What’s more, Gylly Beach Cafe and its delectable menu – featured in this issue on page 90 – has plenty more reasons for you to visit.

For more information visit www.rosiecrow.com or to find o t more a o t ll each a e turn to page 90

Unfortunately, as the cold winds of winter start blowing in from the Atlantic, we’re re always sad to see them go, which is why we’re so excited to see this first of its kind, winter e ent take place! isitors will find a wide ariety of stalls, offering a vast array of wares, from art and handcrafted Cornish products and stunning handmade ewellery to pi a and stocking fillers So, while there are plenty of events to get excited about this festi e season, orthle en s first Christmas market is one that’s not to be missed.

in in the l es with elston aw s We here at Cornwall Living are thrilled to sponsor the Helston Hawks, depicted here proudly donning their new kit. David Page, team coach of this up-and-coming, plucky youth squad says: “We are starting to see the signs of a really good team emerging which is helped by the fact they feel prepared in their kit.” Ecstatic to be playing in quality team colours, the Hawks are beginning to prove quite the formiddable force on the local football scene. Since starting the season on 10th September, the team are truly beginning to meld as an e cient goal scoring machine f course, we like to think the new kit has something to do with it! And, with the rest of the season ahead of them, there’s plenty to be excited about. So come on, Hawks – do us proud!

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Cover feature

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Some ideas to turn your home into your perfect sanctuary, from the whole house to adding a statement piece or two!

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Mandy Milano

e all need a change from time to time, and what could be better than making some changes to the place we retreat to after a long day at work, or long walk on the beach?

Whether it’s bringing some extra warmth into our homes for the cold winter months, turning a sitting room into a peaceful haven or adding a bit of oomph to brighten a tired space. And... living in Cornwall brings its own design ideas from the wonderful natural colours that surround us, to the fabulous light beloved by artists of all kinds, and the spectacular storms and ever-changing seas.

I talk to some of our favourite designers and retailers about new trends for 2017 and also to get some top tips when thinking of updating a room or whole property. But sometimes it’s just really hard to know where to start… So, whether you are starting from scratch doing up a holiday let, styling your new home or just fancy a bit of a change, read on for some of the latest ideas and a kick of inspiration!

Coastal Living I catch up with Louise Ingram and Caroline Saulsbury from Mint House Interiors, a company based in Cornwall that is gaining quite a reputation for its practical approach and sympathetic design style. “We get involved on all sizes of projects, from redesigning a single room to a overseeing a new build or complete renovation of an older property… actually we love to get involved right from the start!” Louise tells me with a grin. Their enthusiasm is catching and I can imagine they would be very easy to work with. They use a lot of muted colours for their interiors and Louise suggests layering different natural colours, soft greys, blues and shaded whites. She grins again, “Oh and natural wood, we use a lot of wood. It’s all about balance really, masculine and feminine, soft and hard, yin and yang! So, in one property, we installed a really sleek white kitchen with lots of sharp lines then used a gorgeous, sandblasted wood table in the centre for dining – it was the perfect balance in the room.”

Caroline advises that if you use lots of soft cosy

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“the whole room should look like it has evolved… pieces that have been collected rather than being all matchy, matchy!”

fabrics in a room then you could add a hit of leather somewhere as balance. “And, with smaller properties think about having integral carpentry; so… built-in bookcases, shelves, storage and so on; it will look like it belongs, has always been there and make the room feel bigger; put the TV and sound system on the wall. Then add some gorgeous lighting, one or two statement pieces. The whole room should look like it has evolved; pieces that have been collected rather than being all matchy, matchy!” She smiles again, “Oh and lots of natural wood… or did we mention that!” For more about Mint House Interiors go to page 31. www.minthouseinteriors.co.uk Wonderful wood So more about natural wood… and if, like us, you love Grand Designs on Channel 4 then you will have seen the highly-acclaimed episode featuring om a eld and his wife anielle, and their fabulous steam bent house, hidden away in a beautiful piece of Cornish woodland. In fact, I have never seen presenter Kevin McCloud, who

è RIGHT Tom Raffield s signature hanging seat, as seen on Grand Designs

can at times be quite cutting, more enthusiastic and complimentary about a house… he absolutely loved it! t om a eld they ha e been making handmade steam bent furniture and lighting in the woodland workshops by their home since 2008. Tom tells me: “Each of our products is handmade by skilled craftsmen. We use the traditional craft of steam-bending wood to create pieces that will be harmonious in the spaces of their owners for years to come.”

Their award-winning ranges combine locally grown timber where possible (all their wood comes from sustainably managed woodland) with the low energy process of steam-bending, so for the environmentally conscious amongst us they come pretty much guilt-free too! We think that if you are going to change the look of a room by adding one statement piece this year it probably should be from om a eld www tomra eld com

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From Art Deco to industrial style Stuck for inspiration for design ideas? Then a trip to Uneeka is sure to get you started. We ask Uneeka’s Director Jodi Skeleton his predictions for feel an rt eco in uence will be the next big trend e are already seeing some great examples of that and predict it will be an e en stronger in uence next year he last few years have seen the industrial style thrive and I feel this will continue to be on trend, along with the hints of coppers and rich colour we are already seeing.” nd… as customers ha e become more inspired, decorating and upcycling their own furniture their shop on City oad has become a confidence booster for that ha e a go attitude, with plenty of choice to inspire rom rugs to chalk paint, sofas to wardrobes, not to mention the huge selection of lighting. www.uneeka.com

cork is back in demand for accessories and homeware t s much more inno ati e in its use than in the s and has the ad antage of being warm to the touch and an eco product nd think we ll see more use of unobtrusi e heating using skirting board radiators Skirting board radiators ha e a number of ad antages they are ery energy e cient with no cold spots, the heat radiates round the whole room hey gi e you more useable li ing space ha e no dust traps and are quicker and easier to install an existing heating system www.coastinteriordesign.co.uk

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2017 Trends Notes rom interior designer auretta right erall in think there will be a return to materials and colours that offer warmth and light e ecti e materials like gold and brass gi e a room increased light and warmth he use of gold mirrors ours is from Cornish based Sum of all arts www sumofallparts co uk … and coloured glass – in accessories and furniture, and e en brass and gold wall co erings So as a change from sil ers and chrome, use brass and gold to add warmth and re ect light in your room There is an increased popularity for darker woods in all areas of the home for doors, furniture, kitchens and bathrooms hink walnut, mahogany, cherry, wenge or mango all of which will complement brass and gold nd

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What’s hot and what’s not in 2017 Liselle Milner, Interior Design Consultant at Cotton Mills, tells me her tips for 2017: What’s hot: “Terracotta… if you’ve been thinking about ripping out your terracotta tiles you might want to think again. Terracotta is coming back in a big way in 2017 with a wide range of coral, brass and copper tones coming through in the latest fabric collections as well.

Forest green… this is a colour that has been distinctly absent over recent years but in a few months’ time will be absolutely everywhere, particularly on furniture in a plush velvet. So indulgent… so gorgeous!”

And what’s not: “Subway tiles… this trend has boomed over the last couple of years, making it a victim of its own success. Expect to see them replaced with some stunning fish scale tiles o er the coming year Copper accessories… despite the rising trend of copper tones in fabrics, the metallic copper finish on accessories is set to be one of the shortest interior design trends of recent years suspected to disappear entirely in 2017.” www.cotton-mills.co.uk

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Mother Ivey House With direct access to the beach and the remarkable surrounding coastline, this really is a chance of a lifetime.

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erched on the Cliffside of Cornwall’s stunning north coast sits the impressive Mother Ivey House. ailable for the first time since 1939, this house offers a truly spectacular place to live. The surrounding coastline has been proudly named an Area of Outstanding Beauty, as the views from this 19th century masterpiece accentuate on a daily basis. And what with the north coast s finest stretch of beaches, the bays for days , and the beautifully unspoilt headland peninsula the Trevose Head, this surrounding area has a nonstop supply of coastal walks, surfing and superb food Padstow, the nearby bustling harbour side town, is a mere stones throw away and offers an abundance of hotels, restaurants and boutique shops.

If this isn’t enough to tempt you into the local area then the choice of world-class beaches, excellent watersports and local arts and crafts should be. A ferry also provides a regular service, across the Camel estuary, to the waterside village of Rock, which boasts a Michelin starred restaurant and prominent sailing club. Rock is also home to the challenging St Enodoc Golf Club but if you don’t want to travel for your round of golf there is an equally stunning course at Trevose, which utilises breathtaking views of Constantine and Booby’s Bays as a backdrop to your game.

Originally built 150 years ago, Mother Ivey House is now in a prime position for refurbishment or redevelopment. The backdrop is there, you just need to perfect the house to your preferences.

There is an ample supply of rooms to play with, ranging from a sitting room with an open fireplace, a dining room with a solid fuel burner, a study/library and a garden room. There is also a kitchen, which is fitted with an for extra cosy e enings pstairs you will find fi e bedrooms each with a beautiful sea view, which again emphasises this truly captivating location.

This house also highlights what a wellplanned renovation can achieve with its brand new triple garage/workshop complete with a grass roof to blend in with the peaceful surroundings.

Indeed, from rugged cliffs to long strips of golden beaches this location really does need to be seen to be believed as no amount of words can fully describe this scenic place to live.

Mother Ivey House

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The cabinetry offers functionality through soft-closing drawers and generously proportioned storage.

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INFORMATION D oub le garage of f ering ample of f -road parking Flex ib le accommodation, suitab le f or a f amily and as a holiday let C lose to north C ornish coast Three b edrooms, master en-suite Separate annex e, perf ect f or late-teens or dependant relatives B eautif ul C ornish gardens

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Then there’s the annexe. With its own independent entrance, open-plan living space and shower room, this living space is perfect for late teens who ha en t uite own the nest but need their own space. Complete with a well fitted kitchen, two radiators, satellite television and telephone point, this annexe makes for the perfect start to adulthood for

those eager for a taste of independence.

Alternatively, it’s the perfect for elderly relatives, or perhaps a holiday let.

Set in around one and a half acres of pristine formal gardens, there is a real Cornish feel to this property. The gardens, which stretch to the stream boundary, comprise a semicircle patio with a curved Cornish stonewall and extend to lawns with fruit trees. What’s more, the adjoining paddock offers a variety of outdoor opportunities, with the mature woodlands joining it to the ‘Saints Way’ path – an ancient pilgrim walkway running through the paddock and onto adstow With numerous sandy beaches a mere stone’s throw away along the rugged north coast, Millstream enjoys the best of the county’s landscapes as well as close proximity to the popular market town of Wadebridge, ust fi e miles away So, while there are many reasons to move to north Cornwall, opportunities like this are unfortunately few and far between and it’s fair to say, this one really needs seeing to be believed!

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icture thick wooden beamed ceilings, cushy furnishings and typically Cornish surroundings. Wrap all of this in a Cornish granite shell and place it in the popular village, Stithians, and you’ve got Elm Cottage.

Having been renovated and extended cleverly to a meticulous standard whilst maintaining the charm of the original Cornish build, this wonderful property gently infuses the old with the new, subtly blending handmade wooden windows, oak doors, skirting boards and beams with bespoke double glazing and under oor heating There’s a real family vibe about Elm Cottage. There are gardens to both the front and rear of the property, so the kids can burn themselves out and, with fi e bedrooms, there s e en room for the grandparents over Christmas!

From inside, on a breezy autumnal afternoon, you can gaze out into rural Cornwall knowing that the convenience of town is just a short drive away. And, for a taste of the high street, you can head to Falmouth or Truro for two very different shopping experiences. Falmouth, with its boutique shops, arcade-style vendors and student scene feels a very trendy town in which to shop, whilst Truro, Cornwall’s

capital, boasts the most high-street names in the county. Don’t forget to swing by the Hall For Cornwall while you’re there – there’s always something worth seeing, especially the wonderful productions put on by the local schools!

What’s more, while it might be tempting to simply curl up on the sofa and get lost in a book, for those who want to get out and explore, there’s plenty to see. Burncoose Nurseries and Gardens lie just a short drive away, with 30 acres of woodland garden to stroll through. And then there’s Kennall Vale; a stunning Cornish woodland that still bears the fascinating-fragments of Cornwall’s industrial history, this walk offers a breathtaking and equally refreshing jaunt beneath the trees and along the river.

So, if waking up to the sound of nature is your dream but you need easy access to the convenience of civilisation, it’s time to book a viewing at Elm Cottage and let the adventure begin.

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GUIDE PRICE: £635,000

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54 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3DS 01326 311666 falmouth@millerson.com www.millerson.com

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A spacious yet cosy home, nestled in the peaceful countryside while keeping in reach of bustling Truro.

INFORMATION Four b edrooms Master with en-suite Open-plan living space B espoke kitchen G arage Large garden C onvenient location

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ith the open-plan living space taking up an entire oor of the house, this spacious property lends itself perfectly to modern living. The broad entrance vestibule ensures a warm welcome with plenty of space for coats and shoes ust off of the hallway you will find a handy cloakroom as well as a built in storage cupboard. There are two good-sized bedrooms at this le el and a door from the hall links to the garage, creating an ease of mo ement through the house eading up to the first oor you ll find that the li ing space is exceptionally arranged in an open-plan design. The stylish bespoke kitchen has gloss cream units and plenty of work surfaces he space at this le el has wonderful iews across the alley and ensures the room has a light and airy feel he counter at the front of the kitchen offers the perfect place to en oy your breakfast while taking in the beautiful alley scenery. The space is very well thought out as it manages to balance well defined areas while maintaining a larger area o erall that is ideal for socialising he lounge area, complete with fireplace, is perfect for cosy nights in o er the winter months n the ground oor there is a large master bedroom with an en suite shower room further bedroom, which has patio doors to the garden, could easily be used as an o ce or second li ing room here is also a family bathroom with a ery stylish

contemporary four piece suite utside, the landscaped rear garden, which can be accessed through the utility room and porch, has a large sun terrace that is perfect for barbe ues his, paired with a generous lawned area, makes the perfect space to spend the summer days he property also offers a garage and plenty of parking, which is invaluable in Cornwall.

Nansavallon Road is tucked away in the ewbridge area of the city of ruro herefore this well positioned property boasts a close proximity to the abundance of shops and restaurants in ruro, which when paired with the all or Cornwall, offers a perfect day out his family friendly home is also close to the new ichard ander Secondary School, Truro College and the mainline railway station, which gi es a direct link to ondon addington and beyond ut if the city side of Cornwall isn t enough then the beautiful seaside illage of St gnes is only se en miles away and offers surfing at one of the north coast s stunning beaches

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PRICE: £379,950 CLIVE PEARCE PROPERTY

31 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2LS 01872 272622 hello@clivepearceproperty.com www.clivepearceproperty.com

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tumn review Auproperty The professionals over at Philip Martin have compiled a quick and informative overview of the residential property market in 2016.

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he two major factors affecting the housing market this year won’t come as any surprise: the decision to leave the EU and the change in the stamp duty tax. What will come as a surprise is the fact that the market up to the end of October has been one of the best years we have seen in ten years.

Despite the challenges faced this year we have continued to see the housing market move locally due to the economic factors of demand and supply, demand has outstripped supply and it continues to do so. During 2016 the market below £250,000 has remained strong, demand is good due mainly to affordability from a wide range of buyers, from first, second and third time buyers, to those downsizing and those seeking retirement. The buy-to-let investors had been very active up until April and, whilst through May to June these investors held off, throughout the summer and into autumn the Philip Martin team have noted a steady increase in these buyers coming back into the market.

“The market over £500,000 has improved remarkably compared to 2014/2015 and we have seen a surge of sales in high-end quality properties across Cornwall during this year”, explains Sean Johnston of Philip Martin.

he first six months of this year, from January to June, were superb and the start of the New Year is always busy. Sellers often wait until spring but by then half of the year is almost over. We are advising potential sellers to start the process now in readiness for marketing their properties rather than waiting until spring 2017.”

Estate agency has changed in recent years and the increasing importance of the Internet is clear for all to see. Although the Internet is a great shop window there is still a real need for local property professionals. Trusting someone with your property is vital and it is one of the most important decisions you will make when selling. The Philip Martin team loves building a relationship with their clients and the psychology of selling properties.

Understanding this is the key to good business and trust is everything – if trust is lost, everything is lost.

SOLD PROPERTIES IN 2016 MAIN Lanhoose H ouse, Roseland Peninsula INSET Melinkey B arn, Perranarworthal ê BELOW Lamellyn V ean, Prob us

P H IL IP M A R T I N 9 C athedral Lane, Truro TR1 2QS 3 Quayside A rcade, St Mawes, TR2 5D T Sales: 01872 242244 Lettings: 01872 272716 St Mawes: 013 26 270008 www.philip-martin.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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erched in prime position, overlooking the worldrenowned Fistral Beach, Fistral ouse is the deďŹ nition of contemporary coastal living. Consisting of ten luxury two to three bedroom apartments, that each boast the perfect combination of attention to detail and luxurious, design led interiors, these apartments are truly an inspiring place to li e and watch Cornish life go by he ocean becomes the only entertainment you could need as sea facing balconies frame the coastline s panoramic beauty ach apartment also features a bespoke reyone kitchen with an alco e breakfast bar, luxury tiles supplied by andarin Stone and uni ue feature lighting to suit your style f you can drag yourself away from your apartment then you ll ďŹ nd ew uay the perfect place to explore Combining a masterful blend of laidback li ing and outdoor ad enture, ew uay boasts a collection of restaurants, watersports and a beach as beautiful as the apartments that o erlook it o day will be spent in idle boredom, but rather consumed in the need to experience all this scenic place has to offer istral ouse makes the most of its beach location by offering its tenants surf stores and an external shower as well as ensuring peace and uiet is always a ailable through private landscaped gardens. And with pri ate parking, exploring the surrounding area could not be easier ntimate, exclusi e and second to none, the two penthouse apartments stand abo e all

else and set a benchmark for stylish Cornish living. Rise and set with the sun as the corner to corner feature window allows you to become absorbed in the panoramic iew that stretches out to sea r place yourself inside the ista by utilising the large outdoor terrace which offers the opportunity to watch the sun rise or simply to stare at the stars ach penthouse encompasses half of the top oor and boasts sumptuous interiors, iele appliances and in ceiling speakers in all rooms perfect for enhancing your life with music. he entire peninsular will soon be adorned further by egacy roperties new luxury de elopment, hirty Six his striking new property will comprise of six large apartments, complete with private communal landscaped gardens. hese exciting new additions are due for completion in the autumn of so keep an eye out and watch as they unfold and become a part of the hori on istral ouse and hirty Six are both products of egacy roperties, a family owned and run property company that create beautiful, modern li ing spaces in the s most sought after locations istral ouse really has to be seen to be belie ed, so book a iewing now to mark the start of an exciting new ad enture

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L EG A C Y P R O P ER T I ES U nit 2b , Quintdown B usiness Park, Quintrell D owns, N ewq uay TR8 4D S inf o@ legacyproperties.co.uk www.legacyproperties.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Offering a concise service to manage your holiday home project from the ground up, we take a look at Mint House Interiors.

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s the luxury property market demands more and more aspirational properties, the holiday letting market is beginning to follow suit, with more guests each year wanting to make their escape to properties that they themselves aspire to own.

Here in Cornwall, opportunities are abundant for those who want to achieve more from their property. But knowing where to turn when it comes to actually getting properties off the ground can be as daunting a step as any.

Taking on projects, at all stages and of all kinds, is the team at Mint House Interiors.

Fortunately, they know that not everyone is lucky enough to possess the skillsets that the Mint House team collectively offer.

So what is Mint House Interiors? It’s a complete, bespoke service that can design, build and furnish your home, in short, the be-all and end-all of home design! But what is it you would like to achieve from your dream property?

From designing and building your home from top to bottom to helping to breathe life into a room that has since passed its twilight years, Mint House is here to help you.

Mint House utilises a trusted team of tradespeople who have been carefully selected to ensure quality at every level. They will oversee all work, from installation to

completion, including plumbing, electrical, joinery and construction.

This astounding superpower is almighty when it comes to luxury coastal living, with a proven record of success in helping holiday homeowners achieve increased potential from their properties. But it’s not just the meticulous service that sets the standards so high – it’s an understanding of the luxury holiday market; knowing that making your property truly stand out is the key to longstanding growth.

Other services include offering furniture packs and luxury holiday rental packs for quick and easy furnishing, which appeals to those who simply do not have the time to achieve a designer feel to their home by trawling through items such as cheese graters and cutlery.

Based right here in Cornwall, Mint House Interiors is well situated to take over the hassle of your project, no matter where you base yourself. So, if you require a service that’s designed to help at every stage, while making your home truly beautiful, get in touch.

ABOVE Furnished to suit the house’ s coastal surroundings ê BOTTOM The Mint H ouse I nteriors team have an ex cellent eye f or interior design

M I N T H O U S E I N T ER I O R S Trevissome Park, C hiverton C ross, Truro TR4 8U N 01872 562867 hello@ minthouseinteriors.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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ressers are often overlooked when decorating your home. But why let paintings steal the focus when you can have a beautiful, multifunctional piece of furniture as your statement piece. A dresser is a freestanding piece of furniture, so when you move home, your dresser moves with you. But where in your home could you beneďŹ t from a dresser The kitchen dresser is a beautiful and practical addition to your kitchen while maintaining a homely, traditional look that can add charm and character to your home. Inside your kitchen dresser you can include open shelving that can display plates, traditional teacups or even a cake stand. And, of course, no kitchen storage is complete without drawers in which to place tea towels and cutlery. Your dresser can be made from a mix of natural wood and painted in the perfect shade of paint from Farrow & Ball.

A lounge dresser can be made in two parts, with a sideboard below and a cabinet above. In the lounge you may be looking at having a glazed display cabinet, ideal for

displaying your prized possessions. The sideboard can then be used for personalised storage, as you will be able to choose how shelves and drawers are arranged. You could incorporate your at screen or your turntable and vinyl collection for example. Make your bespoke dresser work just for you.

If you love having friends and family round for dinner, a dining room dresser can ensure your evening goes swimmingly by having everything conveniently at hand.

The sideboard of your dresser can also accommodate the serving of dishes and deserts and could even include a drinks cupboard. Designing the dresser to meet your preferences makes all the difference.

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space sa ing ideas into a home o ce dresser. At the end of the day you can store away your work and suddenly your workspace becomes your home again.

While Rozen’s designers can come up with some well-considered ideas, you can inject your personality into your bespoke project and truly make it your own. You will be able to call upon the expertise and experience of their in house designers and craftsmen, who will be able to guide you through the design process, which results in your dream dresser.

You can view previous works on the Rozen website which might help to visualise what your home could look like with this tailored addition. These dressers will always be lovingly made with you in mind so that they blend seamlessly with the style of your

home. At any stage during the dresser’s journey you are welcome to head over to the workshop on the Lizard and have a look. There is something very special watching a drawing become a reality and then taking its place proudly in your home.

If you would like to talk to the Rozen team about your project, whether a single piece of furniture or a complete room, they welcome a chat about how they can help transform your house into a home.

R O Z EN F U R N I T U R E C herry Tree Workshop, Ruan Minor, H elston TR12 7J R 013 26 29 0100 www.roz enf urniture.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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re you sitting comfortably? These familiar opening words were broadcast every day by Daphne Oxenford and Dorothy Smith, former BBC presenters for Listen with Mother, a programme of stories, songs and nursery rhymes for the under fi es, which began with the, now iconic, phrase – “are you sitting comfortably, then I’ll begin”. Today, Julian Foye answers that question by providing an array of seating options, from modern o ce chairs to riser recliners, that ensure you’ll never sit uncomfortably again.

Cool and contemporary sofa ranges can feature the latest technology, such as a USB charging cable, which can be cleverly incorporated into the seat, discreetly placed between the seat and back. These sofas can be made to measure and are available in a wide range of fabric and leather choices as well as a choice of armrest designs. So getting the perfect sofa for your needs has never been easier.

How many styles of seating do you use in your daily life? How long do you spend in these seats? You might be surprised to learn it’s estimated most people spend about one third of their time in a seated position! Seating is incredibly important and making sure you pay attention to good posture and sitting properly can help to prevent future spine problems. It is always worth investing in the support of your health as well as your happiness.

But health support doesn’t stop there.

If you need a chair for aid with health or mobility you can rise, recline or snooze with a power riser recliner, helping you maintain your independence in comfort and style.

Spending the day at work doesn’t mean you ha e to sacrifice comfort he team at ulian Foye pride themselves in the range of smart o ce chairs which combine mobility with comfort to create a chair with the perfect adjustable seat, ensuring you complete a hard day’s work in both comfort and luxury.

Julian Foye’s range is available to view online or instore in Truro, St Austell, Wadebridge and ayle, so there are many ways of finding that perfect reason to sit comfortably.

ABOVE & í BELOW Style, comf ort and practicality all come together to satisf y your choice of seating

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Alfords Carpets & Flooring offers a fantastic array of flooring as well as the comfort of a family-run business.

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f you’re looking to deck out your dream home in Cornwall there is one standout family-run carpet and ooring specialist that you simply must try. Whether you are giving your beloved manor house or barn conversion a facelift, looking to inject a new contemporary edge to your waterfront holiday property or simply offering up some tender loving care to your private cottage or townhouse, Alfords Carpets & Flooring has got something to suit every taste and every budget.

A young and dynamic husband and wife team, Mark and Melanie Alford opened for business in the summer of 2015. They have invested heart and soul into this venture, including building their showroom themselves from scratch using their exceptional talents. As their plans came together, Mark drew vision from his illustrious 17-year career in carpets and hard ooring including his post as head fitter at the highly respected li er Son of Helston. Its closure led Mark and Melanie to take a leap of faith and go it alone to emulate the level of service people had come to expect from li er s while exceeding its ooring range “When a family business grows organically out of a genuine passion and skill the customer is always assured quality and

commitment,” says Mark. “This is a principle by which we stand. We really come to understand each and every one of our customers, and our success is down to their impeccable taste matched by our impeccable finish elanie adds, ark has worked hard to bring personality, life and atmosphere to living spaces of all kinds across Cornwall for so many years. It wasn’t a hard decision for me to join him in business; I did some really intense product training and together we now provide a service that really is second to none.”

It takes a gold standard reputation, a warm welcome and exceptional customer service to make people recommend a business and to come back through its doors again and again. The thank you cards spilling onto the doormat each week and the reviews coming through their website are testament to the fact that this family business has got it right.

Be sure to visit their showroom to achieve the beautiful ooring you e always dreamt of having in your living space.

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A L F O R D S C A R P ET S & F L O O R I N G U nit A , St J ohns B usiness Park, Penz ance Road, H elston TR13 8H N 013 26 564860 www.alfords ooring.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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e all know that current interior design trends can be hard to keep up with, if only because we haven’t all got the skills required to simply pull our house apart and start anew. hat s more, simply finding something that s fresh, up-to-date and in-keeping with what’s hot and what s not can be di cult, especially as we start browsing through the overwhelming range of options now available on the market.

Don’t be put off though, as Cornwall Tile Centre and Studio One South West have everything you need under one roof when it comes to your bathroom and tiling needs. It’s not often you ll find such a concise ser ice in

one place; proprietor Mark Fowdon recognises the need for a service made easy. Having originally trained as a plumber, Mark has now been supplying and installing the highest end bathrooms and wet rooms all over the south west for the past decade.

At the heart of the company is a business ethic that strives to meet and beat your requirements, with a design that is both functional and stunning to the last touch, whatever your style and budget. Incredibly, Studio One is able to use computer-generated 3D visuals to give you a complete, virtual guided tour of your future room, displaying the products that you’ve selected from an international wealth of leading bathroom and tile manufacturers.

And, once you’ve bought the solution to match your dream redesign, the team will even arrange the installation for you, ensuring a complete, hassle-free experience.

In eye-opening showrooms, you can peruse at your leisure, taking in the finer details of concept bathrooms, current design trends, as well checking out the extensive range of ceramic and porcelain tiles. A unique collection of handmade tiles and mosaics, in addition to the Tile Italia UK brand are all exclusively available at Cornwall Tile Centre, offering you the chance to deck your new room with something genuinely unique.

Standing out from the plethora of tiles and designer bathroom ideas is the Dwell range, from Atlas Concorde – the deep soul of contemporary design. We’ve picked some of our favourites for you to get excited about.

ABOVE Stunning, porcelain oor tiles f or a b eautif ully natural ef f ect

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WALL TILES Go for something a little more rugged, selecting from the range’s three-dimensional textured wall tiles, which create sculptural effects for bright walls that combine an intensely decorative effect with gloss glazing to create something intense, deep and brilliant. Walls of any size can be transformed into the focal point of your interior design, bearing that desirably sleek yet stand-out-from-the-crowd urban, contemporary look.

SHOWROOM Also from the Dwell is the Showroom range; bright and honed, the colours of these porcelain tiles cascade through a range of grey hues, creating a refined pro ect of contemporary style that is sharply broken by the brilliance of the turquoise covering.

Resistant to colour fading, these tiles are exposed to sunlight during the manufacturing process, meaning your love for the hues in these tiles will never fade.

RECEPTION Beautifully modern, the Dwell Reception range provides a striking porcelain surface that is soft to the touch and enhances any elegant, contemporary space with the shiny effect of spatula-applied resin. This is an ideal option for the creation of youthful, architectural spaces.

As well as the Dwell range, Atlas Concorde offer a spectacular range of 3D ceramic wall designs, ranging from the subtle to the standalone.

Spectacular in every pattern, these designs are truly enviable, with options well suited to each area of your home.

RIBBON Our favourite is the Ribbon effect. Soft and sinuous, the wave effect given by this design is perfect for the bathroom. In fact, animated by light and shadow and reminiscent evocative of soft and intense waves, this pattern is well suited to any room of a house that’s inspired by the sea and, in Cornwall, what could be more appropriate?

Whether you’re in the midst of a refurb or simply like to browse, take a trip to Cornwall Tile and Studio One South West. With so much to offer under one roof, with show rooms in Liskeard, Wadebridge and Plymouth, there’s bound to be something to inspire your inner interior designer, no matter where you are in the south west.

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We sit down to talk with Pierre of PB Maintenance to learn about his company and life-affirming travels.

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ierre Barrie, founder of PB Maintenance, has a history more frequently seen on the screen than in the journal of a Cornwall based maintenance company. Growing up in London he grew to know and love the industry from his father’s company. He followed suit, managing building sites in the chic areas of Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Hyde Park and Sloane Square.

While he loved the work, Pierre needed to experience something new and so he hit pause on building and travelled for four years through Mexico. During this time he stayed with shamans in the Sonoran Desert, was hospitalised and almost died after the sting of a white scorpion in ‘Valle de Bravo’ or Valley of the Brave, was asked telepathically by the taxi driver not to die in his cab, felt the spray from the blowhole of a sperm whale in the Atlantic ocean, went tree diving in Guatemala, danced with indigenous tribes for ‘Dia del Muerto’ or ‘Day of the Dead’ and helped to make pavement art for ‘semana santa’ or holy week. So we think it is safe to say he experienced something new!

After all of this Pierre came down to Cornwall and started PB Maintenance, safe in the knowledge that we have seagulls instead of scorpions. The business covers a variety of services, including side extensions, garage conversions, roofs, kitchens, decking and driveways. The team is made up of fi e professionals, who are either family or friends, whose vocations cover gas, electrics, carpentry and building.

Being in Cornwall, PB Maintenance also specialises in designs to help increase profitability in sales and or rental with special reference to holiday homes. So if you have a holiday home that could use the renovating touch of a man who survived a scorpion sting then look no further.

Pierre is still looking to the future with hopes of excitement and new experiences as he talks of his business plans, “one of my big dreams is to open a retreat centre for meditation retreats, yoga holidays and holidays for autistic young people and their families”. But in the meantime you can still rely on PB Maintenance for an expert and friendly service whatever your needs may be.

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It’s that time of year again; Christmas is just around the corner, and don’t the kids just know it! Nowadays, there’s an inordinate number of gadgets and gizmos to choose from when it comes to filling your Christmas shopping basket. Fortunately, at HBH Woolacotts there’s an impressive range of technology to choose from and a team that’s happy to be helpful.

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Lifestyle

Meet the maker We catch up with Cornish artist Laurie McCall, as featured on Little Piece of Cornwall, the new online marketplace for everything beautiful and Cornish.

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Little Piece of Cornwall brings Cornwall’s finest independent retailers all together in one place, offering the many people who hold Cornwall close to their hearts the chance to savour it, wherever they may be, with products delivered direct to your door. Discover more Cornish makers like Laurie McCall on the website.

aurie McCall is a Cornish artist who creates bold and bright pieces in a range of mediums. Laurie’s work often holds a graphic quality stemming from his training as a graphic designer at Falmouth University. Being a keen surfer, working from his rural studio near erranporth, aurie s art is often in uenced by the coast, nature and the sea. His ‘Surfscape’ series invokes the dreamy surf conditions of his favourite Cornish beaches. His collection of simple wave images breaks down the shape and form of ocean waves into basic patterns of line and colour, resulting in unique pieces of contemporary art.

Laurie also enjoys working in collage to create abstract compositions. Using found paper, vintage books and magazines, his collages combine contemporary ideas with materials from the past, giving rise to interesting visual juxtapositions. As well as selling his work at art and craft fairs across Cornwall, Laurie has just joined the recently launched Little Piece of Cornwall marketplace, finding himself in good company among the county’s many creative talents. He also takes on commissions, so feel free to contact him with your ideas.

Where are you from and what do you do?

I grew up on a farm in Perranporth but recently moved to Feock. As a keen surfer, beach lover and artist I like to create idealistic images of my favourite parts of the Cornish coast in a vibrant and unique style.

Tell us one thing that inspires you more than anything about living in Cornwall.

It has to be the sea; it changes all the time. One day it can be wild and unforgiving and the next it can be tranquil and still. The changing

ABOVE LEFT Laurie at work in his studio ABOVE RIGHT Some of Laurie’ s creations inspired b y the C ornish coast

conditions, light and weather are a great source of inspiration for me, I could stare at the sea for hours!

Why did you choose to sell through Little Piece of Cornwall?

I thought it would be a unique opportunity to get my work out there, in front of a wider audience. It’s great to be able to sell my work alongside other Cornish made products. o ld o rather fi ht one horse si ed sea ll or sea ll si ed horses I’d have to say the horse-sized gull – one beak has to be better than 100, I’ve seen what those things can do to freshly bought pasty!

What does the future hold?

I hope to continue expanding my art business whilst staying here in Cornwall, drawing more beaches and creating more collages.

L I T T L E P I EC E O F C O R N W A L L www.littlepieceof cornwall.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Lifestyle

A touch of

magic

We meet one of England’s most beloved and popular children’s authors, honoured to call Cornwall her home. w o rd s by :

Feli x Rowe

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everal years back, an imaginative young woman had an innovative idea for a fantasy children’s book series following a group of young friends’ antics at a school of magic. The hapless, reluctant hero faces the challenges of growing up, tested friendships and mastering the art of potions and magic. After several rejections from major publishers, the first no el was finally taken on Since then, these books have gone on to be translated into multiple languages, have been adapted for screen, and are beloved of millions of children around the world.

While it may seem obvious who I’m talking about clue her first initial is , you might be surprised... Long before a certain Harry Potter came on the scene, ill urphy was creating a storm with her trailblazing Worst Witch series, featuring ildred ubble

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ut ill is e ually belo ed for her delightfully vivid and colourful picture books for younger children, in particular, the wonderfully observed Large family and rs arge s endless pursuit of peace from the little ones s these books show, ill is e ually adept an illustrator ill possesses that wonderful, rare gift – delighting children and parents in e ual measure with her colourful, unvarnished accounts of everyday family life. or those of us who remember ill s books fondly from childhood, it’s a pleasure now to re-familiarise with the tales some 30 or so years later, from the other side. e catch up with ill, who has li ed here on and off for 36 years, in the hope of capturing some of her magic and to find out a bit more about her love of Cornwall.

è RIGHT The truly irrepressib le Large f amily children

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ABOVE A classic, b eloved of b oth children and their parents í BELOW J ill’ s latest b ook, Meltdown!

llustrations courtesy of ill Murphy and Walker Books

Why did you choose to live in Cornwall?

Some friends of mine came to li e and work down here and when I came to visit them I fell in love with the place and never wanted to li e anywhere else y fa ourite place is the Camel estuary. I try to swim half a mile every day but my best thing is to go walking on the beach between Rock and Daymer Bay and taking the boat to Padstow for lunch at The Basement Café. It is an inspiring place to live because the land and the sea are so beautiful.

It is just the place for taking long walks and thinking up stories. First of all I mull around an idea for a good story, things that happened to me as a child or watching things happen to my friend’s children. Then I write down the story and start to work out where the illustrations will fit

Which element do you enjoy the most – writing or illustrating?

“I always wrote and illustrated from before I can remember. It was the only pastime that I really enjoyed. It has been like breathing for me, so wonderful and natural. I enjoy them both but sometimes I write a story such as the book that has just been published, Meltdown! It is set in a supermarket and the whole book is full of trollies which has driven me mad to illustrate

Who is your favourite creation? ildred ubble is one of my fa ourite characters from The Worst Witch because she is based on me when I was at school, also rs arge in her eternal uest for Five Minutes’ Peace from her boisterous family

Tell us about your connection to Falmouth University.

“Falmouth University kindly made me an honorary fellow several years ago. I was incredibly proud of this honour, especially as I was not good at getting exams at school so recognition from such a wonderful university was uite mind blowing

“Jill possesses that wonderful, rare gift – delighting both children and parents with her colourful, unvarnished accounts of everyday family life”

Are there any new projects in the pipelines?

What advice would you give to a budding writer or illustrator?

“There are several at the moment. First of all Meltdown!, which has just been published with Walker Books. It is about a naughty rabbit called Ruby who is having a tantrum in a supermarket trolley and she is not allowed to eat the cake which has been bought for tea later. There is also a CBBC TV series of The Worst Witch scheduled for anuary

“Practise, practise, practise, especially with dialogue Speak the dialogue aloud to see if it appears natural and keep a diary to try and see if you can make everyday mundane e ents more interesting

www.walker.co.uk www.j illmurphy.moonf ruit.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Out & about

Cornwall

on camera Carla Regler’s photography captures beautifully not just Cornwall, but the world. w o rd s by :

Dan Warden

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iving in Cornwall, there are plenty of opportunities to have our breath taken away by the rolling landscapes that we’re lucky enough to find on our doorstep he problem is, capturing those moments of awe – those times when you just stop and think wow can be all too di cult For Carla Regler, spotting those pictureperfect moments and sei ing the eeting opportunities that the natural landscapes of Cornwall offer has become a way of life n fact, Carla has won awards for her landscape photography and, e en as type, her website slideshow playing in the background proves that hers is the work of, not just a well trained photographer, but one who possesses a keen a nity towards the awe inspiring, often rugged contours, nooks and cre ices of the natural world With this in mind, it’s easy to understand why Carla and her partner Chris decided to base themselves in Porthleven: the local wealth of coastal walks, seascapes and views of the often angry, surging Atlantic is enough to inspire anyone! n fact, Carla has two galleries, which can both be found in the small fishing illage and which both stock a wide a range

of beautiful prints and gorgeous gifts, including Carla’s own work and fascinating intage prints Carla even runs a varied selection of workshops, both in the UK and further afield, offering an insight into the keen eye of one of Cornwall’s most esteemed photographers hese sessions are ideal for any level of photographer wanting to hone their skills and are led by Carla herself – who better to learn from? ou can find a display of Carla s work on her beautiful website hat s more, whether you’re treating yourself, buying for Christmas or here visiting and would like to like to take a little piece of the south west back home with you, why not visit www littlepieceofcornwall com, where you ll find Carla s work as well as a host of the county s finest independent retailers, each offering a little slice of the south west to those who hold it dear

ABOVE From starry nights to stormy days, C arla has an ex ceptionally keen eye

CARLA REGLER

C arla Regler Photography and G allery, C hapel Terrace, Porthleven 013 26 3 54171 www.carlaregler.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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The Cornwall Living guide to art around the county

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B erry B y T i m C otter i ll a k a T h e F r og m a n

Scarlet and B lue Y achts B y S a r a h B la k ey

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The Craft Kiln (Cornish crafts), Sail Loft Emporium (antiques and collectables) and Cscape Art are part of The Old Workshop, next to the main Charlestown car park. Many originals, prints and cards by artist Sarah Blakey, and photographer Mick Blakey, are available at the gallery. See website for winter opening hours.

Berry is a special low edition bronze sculpture that has been created by Tim Cotterill for Christmas. This gorgeous frog has a rich vibrant ‘berry’ patina with black veining and is sure to be popular with new and existing collectors. For a wide range of Frogman limited edition bronze sculptures, visit the gallery or see the website.

“The cure for anything is saltwater, sweat, tears or the sea” – Isak Dinesen. Using ancient 13th century inlay techniques (carved not painted), each encaustic tile is individually hand-carved into wet clay, inlaid, gla ed and fired o er three days. No tile can be replicated, making each one unique.

The Old Workshop, Charlestown, St Austel PL25 3NJ 017 26 66639 w w w .t h eo l d w o rk sh o p ch a rl est o w n .co .uk

Quay Art, North Quay Padstow PL28 8AF 018 4 1 533534 w w w .q ua y - a rt .co .uk

The Summerhouse showcases the very best of Cornish art; celebrating both established artists alongside the up and coming. A welcoming, beautiful space, the gallery has become a favourite of many art lovers who visit Cornwall. This month the gallery is showcasing ‘The Michael J Strang Autumn Collection’ a stunning body of work from the esteemed artist celebrating this beautiful season.

Scarlet and Blue Yachts

By Sarah Blakey

Berry

By Tim Cotterill aka The Frogman

Gulval Windfalls

By Michael Strang

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Double Fish

By Mel Chambers

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Showcasing local artists and art galleries

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Situated in the centre of Falmouth, Art World Gallery was established in 2000 and prides itself on featuring an exceptional collection of French, Italian and Cornish artists. The gallery is also home to some wonderful ceramics artists and sculptors. Many of these artists are exclusive to the gallery. Open seven days a week, 10am to 5.30pm.

Situated in the picturesque coastal village of Perranuthnoe, The Cowhouse Gallery is run by a group of local artists and craftspeople. This independence allows them to offer a wide range of original work at affordable prices. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewellery, glass, woodturning and leatherwork are all displayed here.

Forbes’s masterpiece (1857–1947), which shows the shining sands of ewlyn, is one of the definiti e works from the Newlyn School, the name given to the colony of artists that settled in the small fishing town from the 1880s onwards. A selection of works by the Newlyn School artists can be seen on permanent display at Penlee House.

The gallery’s light and airy space on Porthleven’s harbour side exhibits original work by some of Cornwall’s finest artists in a range of mediums A bespoke framing service is available here as well as the Own Art scheme.

The gallery is open daily 10.30am to 5pm. View the work available on the regularly updated and fully ecommerce enabled website.

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Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4HE 017 36 363625 w w w .p en l eeh o use.o rg .uk

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Need a Hug

By Thomas Bossard

Monkey Puzzle Bowl

By Dave Jones

Fish Sale on a Cornish Beach, 1885

By Stanhope Forbes

Feeling the Summer Heat

By David Gray

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The Cornwall Living guide to art around the county

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Nestled amongst the beautiful town of Newlyn is the working studio and gallery of Artist Andrew Walker, LedgerwoodWalker Newlyn Studio. Over the Christmas period, it presents the ‘Small Works’ exhibition, displaying pieces from Cornwall, Scotland and France. The exhibition will run from 19th November until 14th January.

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Eat Art is a collaboration of artists, designers and craftsmen with many years experience in the art of picture framing. The team collaborate with some of the best artists working in Cornwall today and clients from all over the UK to supply art and frames to the trade and public.

With simple solutions from just a few pounds to unique handcrafted designs, Eat Art offers a complete bespoke framing service.

Jeweller Sally Napier creates handcrafted jewellery with the emphasis on quality, attention to detail and keeping a contemporary edge. Available online, all the jewellery, and each design, is created individually using a combination of semi-precious stones, silver, gold and freshwater pearls. Please contact Sally to visit her in the studio to see her work, discuss a commission or repair.

Wave 7 Gallery near Port Isaac exhibits contemporary art and crafts across two buildings: the main gallery and the granary used to showcase sole exhibitions. It’s also the working studio of Victoria Mead Mirrors. Art courses and craft afternoons run throughout the season. The gallery is open 10.30am to 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

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Freshwater Pearl Bracelet

By Sally Napier

Daymer Bay

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Showcasing local artists and art galleries

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Situated in Charlestown, famous for C drama oldark, you ll find Atishoo Gallery. Opposite the old chapel, featuring work by more than 80 artists and craftspeople, the gallery offers a bespoke picture framing service and an extensive range of art cards and prints to buy.

Visit the website where you can buy online and check opening times.

Closed over Christmas week.

The Poly Guild, situated in the historic Poly building in the centre of Falmouth, sells distinctive, highquality craftsmanship from Falmouth and Penryn’s artists and makers.

Works include jewellery, ceramics, prints, publications and cards. Artists include: John Howard, Tim Lake, om a eld and sther Connon The Poly Guild is open 10am to 7pm Tuesday to Saturday.

Resident jewellery designer, Julia Schofield, has opened a new studio gallery in Porthleven, where she also shows the work of contemporary Cornish artists and makers. She has a fine collection of prints, paintings, textiles, glass, ceramics and literary gifts as well as her own jewellery. Keith Richards’ photography is featured, as is a large freestanding glass, iron and driftwood sculpture by Sally Tully.

On the waterfront at Falmouth’s Custom House Quay, the gallery was once the studio of Henry Scott Tuke. Today it’s the working studio of Sophi Beharrell. Visit the gallery to see Sophi’s breath-taking beachscapes, rockpools and cliffscapes. Contact Sophi if you would like to discuss a painting, print or commission.

71 Charlestown Road, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NL 017 26 659 00 w w w .a t i sh o o d esi g n s.co .uk

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Ox Eyed Daisies on the North Cornish Coast By Sophi Beharrell

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d e r u t Cap moments

LEFT Mike truly captures the heart of the wave RIGHT J ust some of the stunning prints availab le at the gallery

We talk with Mike Lacey about Waves Gallery and the amazing experiences of immortalising a completely pure moment in the ocean

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Annie Cowen

t s been another exciting year at a es allery, as shown in its increasingly impressi e collection of prints. An upstairs has been opened in the beautiful, harbourside Porthleven gallery that adds space to display more shots and create a uni ue atmosphere for people to iew the different mediums now offered he shots that are captured continue to ama e e er changing representations of Cornwall s ability to create the perfect combination of colours and emotions always get a little bu when see all the conditions coming together for some great barrelling wa es that can put myself right in the middle of he conditions are so changeable and unpredictable that you ha e to mo e fast e re in awe of the effort and patience re uired to capture such striking and heartfelt images othing speaks to the Cornish heart more than a peek into its untameable seas here are two uni ue pieces that ha e particularly stolen our hearts he first is a hauntingly beautiful image called Cornish iss t shows a wa e crashing o er a sunrise but it is the formation the wa e takes that steals the imagination of the iewer hen looked upon closely you can see the

appearance of a face in the curl of the wave.

As astonishing as the photo is, Mike didn’t spot the face at first and it was only after it was pointed out by a customer that the photo got its name o mark the uni ue moment, the gallery has created a limited run of x inch metal prints so you can take a lifetime to decide if what you see is a tender kiss between sun and sea or the face of the sea god Neptune. he second shot is truly touching as it comes with a heart warming backstory ike wanted to capture a wa e image for the day his daughter was born. “She was due on th ecember so on st ecember thought would try and get in e eryday until she arri es, and on rd took this one in a million wa e photo… and Coral was born the next day, days early his really highlights the rewards of such dedication to capturing the moments of the sea and allows e eryone to share in the magic it pro ides!

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Christmas IN THE CITY A magical Cornish Christmas starts in the big city, Truro.

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hristmas spirit is once again in the air and the temperatures are falling, making way for hats, gloves, scarves and a healthy thirst for anything mulled. We who live in Cornwall are lucky enough, every year, to be privy to the dazzling displays of lights and fantastic festive markets dotted all over the county. And, as those of you who read Cornwall Living regularly will know, we love nothing more than celebrating the wealth of unique retailers, restaurants and businesses that make Christmas, on the whole, an even more enjoyable experience in Cornwall! er the next few pages, you ll find a whole host of reasons for getting out and

about this winter, from companies selling the perfect gift for that special someone, to venues ideal for getting the whole gang together and celebrating the holiday season with a bang. So, dig out the thermals and lace up those boots, because this Christmas is set to be a big one!

Starting in none other than the big city itself; being the high-street-name capital of Cornwall, Truro has a wealth of popular names, making it a strong starting point for piecing together your Christmas list and below, we’ve outlined our three must-visits that the city has to offer, from boutique lifestyle wares to high-quality, sustainable seafood.

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Falmouth Bay Seafood Café

The team at Sam’ s in the C ity know how to throw a party – it’ s something that over 28 years they’ ve gained a knack f or. B ook a tab le f or f our b ef ore the end of D ecemb er at any Sam’ s in J anuary or Feb ruary and get a f ree b ottle of Prosecco. C ontact the team f or availab ility; sit b ack and know that at the very least, you’ ve got one in the b ank!

Located on C astle Street, visitors can ex pect the highest quality fresh, Cornish fish and a passion f or f ood that’ s plain to see. With an ethical code that strictly prohib its the purchase of undersized fish, you can be sure that your dining ex perience is part of a sustainab le f uture f or our coasts.

01872 278884 www.f almouthb ayseaf oodcaf e.com

01872 859 819 www.samscornwall.co.uk

Illustrated Living

I llustrated Living, situated in Lemon Street market, is a b outiq ue lif estyle shop with a uniq ue and inspiring selection of gif ts f rom the U K and Scandinavia. This season’ s of f erings include carved crystal and sea-glass j ewellery, hand-craf ted leather handb ags, stunning artisan thrown ceramics, pure new wool throws and b eautif ully scented candles and dif f users.

01872 273 63 1 www.illustratedliving.co.uk

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Blacks Dining Room and Bar provides the perfect venue for getting together with friends and colleagues over the

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Small Room and/or large venue for getting together with friends and colleagues parties catered for, exclusive use over the festive season. Small and/or large parties available (terms apply) catered for, exclusive use avaliable (terms apply) To book contact us on 01736 369729, www.blacksofchapelstreet.com

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On your bike

We take a look at Bike Chain Ricci – the Cornish cycling experts.

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Dan Warden

hen it comes to bikes, the staff at Bike Chain Ricci really know their stuff – apparently, they even talk bikes in their sleep! The teams at both Mount Ambrose and Bissoe have a combined and concise knowledge about the design, build, reparation and tuning of bikes and bike parts for all cycling disciplines. What’s more, they’ve helped others learn to cycle and to progress their skills and are proud to have been the founders of One and All Cycling club, who continue to use Bissoe as their meeting location. Bike Chain now sponsor Saint Piran cycle team (SaintPiran.cc), the Bike Chain Ricci race team and the recently formed Youth Academy. So, it’s no wonder the team eat, sleep and breathe bikes! ead to ike Chain in issoe and you ll find yourself in the heart of the Cornish mining countryside – ideal for a day’s exploring on two wheels. The Bissoe team can set you up with the hire-bike and accessories of your choice, meaning you can spend the day cycling off road along the most picturesque of trails, safe in the knowledge that the kit beneath you is built to withstand whatever’s thrown at it!

long the trails, you ll find old, dilapidated engine houses and beautiful wooded valleys, with hedgerows filled with honeysuckle, gorse, heather and primroses. You can even take the coast-to-coast trail, from the south coast at Devoran and Point to the north coast at Portreath, where you’ll enjoy a well-earned break and breath taking view of the Atlantic.

Be sure to keep an eye on the Bike Chain Facebook page to find out more about the regular information evenings. These often include demonstrations of the latest in bike and training technology, talks from bike-training professionals plus on-thenight offers and complimentary food and drink! What’s more, if you fancy being part of a social experience that makes the most of Cornwall on two wheels, there are a number of social rides every Saturday morning which head out from the hirestore, both on and off-road, perfect for those wanting to get out and discover more of Cornwall whilst meeting new people. Visit the website or Facebook page to find out more.

With two stores, a huge range of competitively priced bikes and accessories as well as a social network of cyclists waiting for you to join, Bike Chain Ricci might just be the one for you.

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CHRISTMAS Our hand-picked selection of fantastic festive gift ideas.

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ornwall’s fantastic when it comes to artisan gifts and one-of-a-kind bespoke presents. However, at a time of year that’s saturated with special offers, promotions and festive markets, it can be di cult choosing that special something for those in your life that really matter. With that in mind, we’ve handpicked some of the county s finest retailers, offering an array of gift ideas, from artisan jewellery to bespoke, spa-quality health and beauty products as well as the odd festive foodie venue to which you can retreat and take the stress out of this year’s Christmas shopping campaign.

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B athrooms have b ecome the sanctuary of our homes – the place we start and end our day. Y ou can start and end your search at Dougfield Plumbers Supplies b ath and kitchen showroom. D isplaying b rands such as V ado, E astb rook, B ristan, H eritage, B auhaus, Nuance and Tremercati. Dougfields is your trusted, local, independent supplier.

Meta G allery of f ers uniq ue, contemporary work b y C ornish makers and artists, including stunning silver j ewellery. B y shopping with them and Pure N uf f Stuf f on C hapel Street, Penz ance, you will receive a b eautif ul designer mug by Meta s Rachael Biddulph filled with an assortment of soap sweets, made naturally b y Pure N uf f Stuf f , worth £ 20, as long as your comb ined purchase f rom the two ex ceeds £ 100. The soap sweets and mugs are also availab le separately. U navailab le online, this of f er ends on C hristmas E ve!

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B eing solid silver, these stunning pieces of j ewellery won’ t turn to sand in your pockets.

I nstead, they’ ll last f orever as a lovely memento of f ondly rememb ered seaside holidays. Fay Page’ s work is inspired b y hours of shell searching and b eachcomb ing on the I sles of Scilly’ s b eautif ul b eaches.

Found on the main high street of the b eautif ul harb our village of Porthleven, Stargaze y is a lovely coastal haven of tranq uillity where you’ ll find stunning designer and made-in-Cornwall Christmas decorations. ou ll also find gifts and finishing touches for your home, all carefully chosen to b e a little dif f erent.

013 26 569 246 www.stargaz ey.co.uk

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I f you or a loved one are f ascinated with and enthralled b y natural gemstones, then add some magic to your C hristmas with uniq ue j ewellery or crystal gif ts f rom H arb our C rystals.

Selling crystals, wools, tumb lestones, wands and carvings, you re sure to find something uniq ue f or that special someone f or C hristmas.

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Muddy B each’ s relax ed, riverside setting is the perf ect place to celeb rate this C hristmas. B ook your C hristmas party at the b eautif ul caf é restaurant or enj oy a special six course, one-of f tasting menu, perf ectly matched with six wines!

To view the f ull f estive menu, visit their web site.

This gif t set is the perf ect present f or the connoisseur of q uality preserves ( £ 12.50) .

C hoose your f avourite award-winning preserves, including C ornish strawb erry j am with C ointreau. Smaller two-j ars gif t sets ( £ 4.50) , and hampers ( £ 3 0) .

013 26 3 74424 www.muddyb each.com

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This f amily b usiness, overlooking Mount’ s B ay, produces award-winning artisan wines, ciders and j uices. I ts 2013 Seyval Sparkling White Wine is the perf ect b ottle to celeb rate C hristmas; a great present f or the person with everything.

0173 6 3 3 3 9 46 www.polgoon.com

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Fowey Festive in

We explain why you should pencil the Fowey Christmas Market in your diary. w o rd s by :

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ow in its 12th year, the Fowey Christmas Market is once again set to hit the streets of this beautiful parish town and here at Cornwall Living, we’re proud to be supporting the event!

Situated in the mouth of the river Fowey, this is one of Cornwall’s premier festive markets. It’s always amazing to walk among the more than 10,000 visitors who, returning from all over the UK, have had the event pencilled boldly in their diaries since the last year. The buzz is always the same; there’s always the excited chatter and electricity of a crowd who’ve waited for the event that, finally, is once again here!

The weekend kicks off on Friday 9th December. All retail shops will open and at 4.30pm, the hog roast begins! With late night shopping starting at 5.30pm, an appearance from none other than Santa Claus himself as well as the o cial owey Christmas lights switch on, Friday will really set the tone for the weekend. Perfect for those who enjoy a wintery evening walk by the water, nothing

will get you in the mood for Christmas more than the waft of mulled wine in the crisp, evening air.

Sponsored by Cornish Horizons, this free-entry event gives people the chance to meet and browse the wares of over 200 exhibitors across Fowey, from the county’s finest uality artisan food and drink endors and sellers of bespoke Cornish inspired, arts and crafts to the best artisan wares Cornwall has to offer. The ‘A Bite of Cornwall’ food and drink market will be found on Albert Quay and on Town Quay will be the gift, craft, art, jewellery and décor market.

The reason we’re so excited is that it’s not just an event for the grown ups. Indeed, it’s not purely an event for Christmas shopping, either; plenty of inspiration can be found here for those simply looking to add to their art collection and, if you’re looking to update your tired interior, you ll find an abundance ê BELOW of stalls that are bound to get your innerinterior designer uices owing! hat s more, The historical streets of Fowey are the mar uees are suitable for dogs and there b eautif ul over are plenty of shops, cafés and pubs in Fowey C hristmas

Images courtesy of: Susanna Stables

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Exhibitor List

Image courtesy of: Susanna Stables

Sponsored by Cornish Horizons A Bite of Cornwall Food & Drink

Image courtesy of: Ashley Dobbs

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that welcome four-legged family members with open arms too! As you’ll know if you regularly read our magazine, we love nothing more than to enjoy Cornwall with our furry friends in tow.

If you’re driving, don’t worry about parking – there’s plenty to be found just a short walk from town and if it’s really cold, you can jump on the park-and-ride shuttle busses that will be toing and froing throughout the weekend.

And, with cashpoints handy and toilets in abundance, you can be sure there’ll be no unexpected interruptions to your first taste of Christmas, 2016. Finally, if you’re travelling a long way to make this event or you simply want to make a weekend of it without toing and froing, why not stay at one of the town’s uaint bed and breakfasts or, e en, at the Fowey Hall Hotel and turn your Christmas market into a well earned weekend away?

As an Outstanding Area of Natural Beauty, strolling around the medieval buildings of Fowey in the winter takes some beating! o find more information about the events that are running throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday – including children’s entertainment, Santa’s grotto and stilt-walkers – visit the Fowey Christmas Market website; the digital countdown clock is enough to get anyone excited!

Arts & Crafts

Alison Bick Design Amy Cooper Ceramics Anna Pope Jewellery Atlantic Shore Knitwear Atlantic Blankets Bloom Remedies Blue Freedom Glass Bongusto Chown China eastofhere Essa Collection Heritage Carmen Hicks & Hicks ISSEY Cornwall (Portmellon Trading) Jago Illustration Kernow Spa Lollipoplollipop Beach Art Luxulyan Valley Candles Matt Photo Momad Neal’s Yard Remedies Nicola Jane Rowles Paper Star Lights Paula Jones Art Pink Lemons Roygbivglass.co.uk Sarah Drew Jewellery Sarah Hunkin Ceramics She Sells Sea Shells Sculptured by the Elements Tidalmarks Studio Trelawney Art & Gifts Tumbled Treasure Uneeka

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F O W EY C H R I S T M A S M A R K ET www.f oweychristmasmarket.co.uk Sponsored b y C ornish H oriz ons Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

The Brownie Maid Bad Boy Chili Mash Carved Angel Cherry Tree Preserves Chocolicious Cornish Country Cordials Cornish Cream Cornish Gouda Cornish Tea & Coffee Co Curds & Croust Green to Gold Gwenen Apiaries Haywood Farm Cider Hedgerow Deli Knightor Winery Med Foods - Deli Nature Kitchen Spice- Merchant Padstow Brewing Co Patnicks Preserves Southwestern Distillery St Ives Cider Swannacott Manor Meats Worthy Cheddar

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All other exhibitors not listed above will be found on Webb Street, in the Town Hall and the Leisure Centre.

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DELICIO US With tasty, seasonal Cornish food on offer, there’s much more to Cornwall Gold than meets the eye.

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hen you think of a hearty breakfast to start the day, the first thing that comes to mind may not be Cornwall Gold. But tucked away just off the A30 between Redruth and Portreath is a real hidden gem The Cornish Pantry Restaurant, situated within acres of beautiful grounds, ser es a breakfast menu featuring all your early morning fa ourites, from bubble and s ueak to its award winning full Cornish breakfast, presented on a tin miner s sho el ll ingredients are sourced from within a mile radius of the kitchen, so this truly is an authentic local affair. on t allow this no el presentation to fool you though rawing on the site s rich heritage, Cornwall old deser es recognition for being home to the last remaining tin mill in urope olgus in ill is steeped in history and pro ides the tin which features in Cornwall old s olgus Collection a bespoke range of ewellery forged from tin combined with sil er and gold which you can admire and treat yourself to whilst on site.

Proceeds from the jewellery allows the restoration of the historic olgus in ill to continue, ensuring this uni ue piece of Cornwall s mining heritage is preser ed for future generations he breakfast menu is ser ed e ery day until am, but you can always get your foodie fix as the full Cornish breakfast is ser ed all day, alongside such other traditional Cornish dishes as licky pie, pasty platter and clacky pork. ou ll lea e feeling delightfully satisfied and ready for the rest of your day, not least because of the wonderfully attenti e ser ice from the Cornwall old team Cornwall old is open e ery day throughout the winter from am to pm, except Christmas ay, oxing ay and New Year’s Day.

C O R N W A L L G O L D Tolgus Mill, Redruth TR16 4H N 01209 203 280 www.cornwall-gold.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS is coming...

…and at Trevaskis Farm the goose is definitely ge ng fat. talk to owner Giles Eustice to find out what’s on o er over the festive season.

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s effervescent as ever, Giles is one of those people that when you meet them you can’t help but you ask yourself “where does he get his energy and enthusiasm?” Always a pleasure to talk to and a mine of information, I’m here to talk turkey with a man who certainly knows his onions!

The family farm at Trevaskis has a history spanning over 400 years and it’s down to the entrepreneurial spirit of the Eustice family and their team that it is the success it is today. ou ll find a ourishing pick your own here as we speak families are out in the fields harvesting pumpkins for Halloween. The restaurant, set up by Giles’ mum, has grown from a small log cabin and now serves hearty breakfasts from early morning through to lunches and on into dinner. Sunday roasts here are famous for their taste and portion size! In 2008 the Trevaskis Market was launched, which is home to a butchery, fish counter, bakery and much, much more. It has everything you need for your weekly shop stocking as many locally sourced products as possible – we’re talking food yards here, not miles!

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ABOVE & LEFT Shopping at Trevaskis Market is always a pleasure, never a chore

“Our next big event is Game Day on Saturday 10th December”

ê BELOW Produce doesn' t get f resher or more local than this

If all that talk of food wasn’t enough to tempt your taste buds I ask Giles about what’s on the menu for Christmas. “It’s an exciting time at Trevaskis over the coming months,” explains Giles. “Our next big event is Game Day on Saturday 10th December. It’s a great day where we have as much game as we can source on display for visitors to try and buy.

From rabbit, pigeon, pheasant, grouse and partridge and beyond our butchers will be on hand all day with helpful information on preparation and cooking.” At Trevaskis it’s not just about offering customers the very best ingredients, it’s also about education and so Game Day will also incorporate cooking demonstrations and tastings – I for one will be heading down to try some wild boar pate.

Preparations are also underway at the butchery for those all important Christmas meats. The team are gearing up as the counters are laden with gammons and sausages from Trevaskis’ own British Lop pigs as well as steaks, roasting joints and foreribs from South Devon breed herds. Ordering your Chirstmas ‘bird’ couldn’t be easier. You can choose from traditional organic, free range turkeys and large chickens or perhaps opt for a duck or goose. When it comes to collecting your Chirstmas fair you’ll be in for a real treat. As you enter the farm you’ll find a massi e fruit and egetable mar uee, stocked with all your staples for the festive table along with some lovely exotics. You can pick up all the fresh produce you need

here before heading over to the butchers who will have your meat order ready for collection. Top that with a glass of mulled wine while you shop and you’ll certainly be in the Christmas spirit. No harsh lighting, sole destroying aisles and pre packed produce here, just good food with an honest pedigree, all at competitive prices. Who wouldn’t want to put a turkey that’s only travelled from as far as the Padstow coast on their table?

The market also stocks a wide range of drinks from Camel alley fi to world wines and craft ales alongside a deli groaning with local cheeses, artisan charcuterie and homemade uiches and sausage rolls ou ll also be able to pick up those last minute stocking fillers here fter lea ing with a shopping basket full of gorgeous produce from the market, it’s just a short stroll across the car park to the Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant, where you can enjoy a spot lunch with dishes created from the freshest ingredients and Trevaskis Farm produce – shopping always makes me hungry! Giles and his team really have thought of everything for the festive shopper, so if you want to take the legwork and stress out of Christmas this year then Trevaskis arm should be your first port of call

ABOVE Produce is picked with love and displayed with care êBELOW The B ritish Lop pig is j ust one of the b reeds reared at Trevaskis

T R EV A S K I S F A R M C onnor D owns, H ayle TR27 5J Q Restaurant: 01209 713 9 3 1 Shop: 01209 714009 www.trevaskisf arm.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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We catch up with all the latest news from some of our favourite chefs, eateries, hotels and pubs!

LOVE THE LAZIEST DAY OF THE WEEK To those who like to keep in the loop with our monthly Gourmet Gossip, it won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that The Brasserie at Tregenna Castle is offering an impressive Sunday roast to anyone enjoying the St Ives area this winter.

From 12.30-4pm, the chefs combine the finest cuts of Cornish meat with all your favourite trimmings for a classic roast that’s sure to set you up for the long week ahead.

And, it doesn’t have to be a roast; everyday until 9pm, the full Brasserie menu as well as a cornucopia of delicious desserts is available, guaranteeing the perfect feast, however your taste buds like to be tickled.

The best part is, when the weather really isn’t permitting, Sundays can be spent having a splash in Tregenna’s heated indoor pool – a great way to work up an appetite!

T H E B R A S S E R IE , T R E G E N N A C A S T L E Trelyon A ve, Saint I ves TR26 2D E 0173 6 79 5254 www.tregenna-castle.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS AT CAFÉ MYLOR

What’ll it be? Organic beef reared on Goonhilly Downs or mackerel caught fresh off the Lizard? Will you take lunch or dinner in the casual Vista Lounge or enjoy a formal meal in the Polurrian Bay Hotel’s award-winning restaurant?

Inspired by Cornwall, the tailored menus appeal to grown-ups and children alike, offering a wide choice of delectable dishes ranging from seafood to bangers and mash, accompanied by a bar menu to refresh any palette. It’s no wonder then, that the restaurant was recently awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence!

And, on Sunday, why not take it easy and head over to the Polurrian for Sunday lunch with free Kids Club activities, such as scratch art and pebble painting? You can enjoy a two course lunch from £16.95 per person or three courses for just £19.95 while a children’s two course lunch costs just £10.95! You can even make the most of the hotel’s great facilities.

Overlooking the stunning, sheltered Mylor Yacht Harbour sits Café Mylor. Open every day, apart from Christmas Day, it offers a great selection of meals from breakfast through to lunch and a whole range of refreshments, cakes and snacks. With its sun terrace overlooking the hustle and bustle of the marina, make the most of fine weather or, if the sun is being coy, en oy the spacious, warm interior with plenty of seating to watch life on the harbour go by in comfort.

The marina is accessible at all states of the tide with a fuelling berth, so you can even arrive by boat. But if cars are more your thing there is plenty of convenient parking which makes it a great spot to use as a base for scenic walks along the coast. Dogs and their well-behaved owners are also welcome inside and out.

Throughout December, Café Mylor offers the opportunity to enjoy a festive three-course lunch or dinner with Christmas crackers, coffee and mince pies; getting in the Christmas spirit has never been easier! So pop on down to Café Mylor this holiday season, with a BYO alcohol licence and with availability for functions, it’s the perfect place to hold your Christmas celebrations. The festive menu is very popular so booking is essential throughout the Christmas period.

P O L U R R IA N B A Y H O T E L Polurrian Road, Mullion TR12 7E N 013 26 240421 inf o@ polurrianhotel.com www.polurrianhotel.com/ restaurant

C A F É M Y L O R Mylor Y acht H arb our, Falmouth TR11 5U F 013 26 3 77743

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DINNER AND A SHOW THIS CHRISTMAS Rosewarne Manor – the family-run foodie favourite in Hayle – is set to truly outdo itself this Christmas, with a seasonal menu that vows to tickle the taste buds of groups both large and small. With delights such as warm, treacle-cured salmon, Primrose herd, slow-roast belly pork and a chef’s special selection of fi e mini desserts, this Christmas at osewarne promises scratch-cooked food from the team of award-winning chefs – did we mention that the Manor has two AA Rosettes?

As if that wasn’t enough, Murder Mystery nights continue to be a resounding success at the venue. Held throughout the year, advanced booking is a must! Guests can expect four

courses of locally-sourced deliciousness, with a side of murder-mystery entertainment from a team of professional actors – a great alternative to a Christmas party! So, get in touch with the Rosewarne team to book. Dates this December are 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 18th December and are set to sell out fast!

R O S E W A R N E M A N O R G winear Road, C onnor D owns, H ayle TR27 5JQ 01209 610414 enq uiries@ rosewarnemanor.co.uk www.rosewarnemanor.co.uk

LOTS OF TASTY TREATS COMING TO MEXICO INN! Make the Mexico Inn your destination for good times and great food this winter, starting with ‘sMASHin Thursday’, running every Thursday lunch and dinner time for £8.50, featuring a mouthwatering classic that includes award-winning trelawny sausages from the Kernow Sausage Company. Throughout the winter the chippy uesday deal will continue to run, which consists of ewlyn fish, handcut chips, homemade tartar and mushy peas. This can also be eaten as takeaway for lunch and dinner. The very tempting Christmas menu runs from 1st until 23rd December.

Continuing in the spirit of Christmas there will be a Christmas craft fair from 12pm to 4pm on 12th December, featuring lots of local arts and crafts with a creation station and face painting for children.

And if all of this doesn’t get you out the door then the promise of live music might! On the evening of 11th November The Walker Brothers band will be playing from 9.30pm until late. If you’re unable to make this there’s an acoustic evening held every last Sunday of the month, running from 5pm to 7pm and hosted by Peter Coyne. So head over to Mexico Inn to experience an array of delicious food and entertainment.

T H E M E X IC O IN N 4 Riverside, Longrock, Penza nce TR20 8J D 0173 6 710625 www.themexi coinn.com

AWARDS AND MICHELIN RECOMMENDATIONS AT CHAPTER 1 Chef Tom Mackins has always kept to his ethos of delivering passion in every dish. Starting in 2004 as a kitchen porter, Tom has developed his love for the kitchen while traveling across the country and working with some of the best restaurants and hotels.

Now, having started his very own restaurant, Tom can proudly rest on the knowledge that not only has Chapter 1 survived the rush of a Cornish summer but it came out the other end with two accolades from a Cornish food and drink awarding body; one for best chef and one for best restaurant in Cornwall. To win one award is always a tremendous honour but to win two is beyond words. But his commendations haven’t stopped there! Chapter 1 was also recently mentioned in the Michelin Guide. “Set in a parade of shops in the heart of town, with recycled mix and match furnishings, filament lighting and copper ducting. The keen young chef creates adventurous British dishes, with new ideas trialled on Wednesday nights”. While this is undoubtedly a well-deserved honour, Tom is already looking to the future: “Opening a restaurant has been my dream for a very long time, and now that that dream is a reality I’m already thinking about Chapter 2”. Well, looking at the success of Chapter 1, so are we!

C H A P T E R 1 8 Morf a H all, C lif f Road, N ewq uay TR7 1SG 0163 7 49 9 263 www.chapter1restaurant.co.uk

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at the Five Pilchards • Porthallow • TR12 6PP • Handmade pies using local produce • Seasonal veg selection • Comprehensive wine list • Good selection of real ales 01326280256 to book your lunchtime table www.thefivepilchards.co.uk

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THE LEMON ARMS START TO DECK THE THEM HALLS, AND WE WANT TO JOIN THEM! With December just around the corner, the team over at the Lemon Arms start to plan ahead and get us all excited for Christmas dinners, mulled wine and cosy nights by the fire. If waiting for 25th December is too much, you can pop down to this traditional village pub in Mylor Bridge for a Sunday roast every week while you wait for that Christmas turkey to appear.

To wash down your hearty meal why not treat yourself to one, or a few, of St Austell Brewery’s award-winning ales, which are matched only by the classic atmosphere of the pub. Picture it now; a particularly strong gust of icy winter wind blows you into this long-established and much-loved

pub, you walk up to the bar, order a pint of premium ale and feel the effects of winter ebb away before taking a seat and enjoying a heart-warming Christmas meal.

If this sounds good to you then we whole-heartedly recommend giving the kind folks over at the Lemon Arms a call as, between 21st December and 23rd December, it will be advanced bookings only.

L E M O N A R M S Lemon H ill, Mylor B ridge, Falmouth TR11 5N A 013 26 3 73 666

SPOT OF PARADISE Heading down Quay Road towards Trevaunance Cove, you’ll find a contemporary tearoom gallery known as ‘Q’. This is a special place, surrounded by natural beauty that is open to dogs, and their humans, all year round. This unique tearoom offers the opportunity to browse and purchase a number of artists’ work before relaxing into a bite to eat. For truly special occasions, we recommend booking a ‘Q High Tea’, as it’s the perfect addition to a day out. This can be paired with a variety of Cornish grown tea, supplied by the famous Tregothnan Estate. Or if tea and cakes aren’t your treat of choice then pop in and try one of the outstanding crab sandwiches, which many customers have dubbed “the best in Cornwall”! On occasion, you can even find food from Lebanon and Morocco as guest chefs draw inspiration from local foods as well as from overseas. If you are feeling particularly adventurous, you can go down on Christmas Day for a swim in the cove followed by a grilled bacon brioche roll and a hot drink. Pretty wild flowers adorn the tables and vintage china is used throughout the tearoom, adding a seamless blend of quirkiness and modern style. So pop on down to this beautiful tearoom that provides a feast for the eyes as well as the mouth!

GET TO THE ROYAL OAK, LOSTWITHIEL FOR A TASTE OF WINTER IN CORNWALL A classic Cornish pub set in the heart of Lostwithiel, the Royal Oak offers fantastic home cooked pub food, using locally-sourced ingredients from suppliers including Kittows Butchers, Fish for Thought, Total Produce, Roddas and Roskilly’s ice cream to create a menu that promises true quality without the usual price tag.

Throughout the winter, The Royal Oak is offering two main meals for £12 on selected items on the main menu, 12pm to 3pm, Monday to Saturday, with a tantalising new winter menu starting in November. And, Friday 21st October marked the return of the popular food theme nights, beginning with a taste of India. Theme nights will continue fortnightly from 4th November up until the start of December, then onwards through January until the end of April.

Throughout the colder months, Royal Oak is up a top choice when it comes to Sunday roasts. With three succulent choices of meat and all the usual trimmings, as well as the standard menu for those who fancy a lighter bite or just aren’t in the mood for a Sunday lunch, there’s something to satisfy everyone! So pop in and see for yourselves - The Royal Oak team is waiting to take your order.

T H E R O Y A L O A K 5 D uke Street, Lostwithiel PL22 0A G 01208 872552 www.royaloakcornwall.com

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T E A R O O M A N DG A L L E R Y Quay Road, St A gnes TR5 0RS 01872 857045

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feast

With Christmas just around the corner, why not turn your hand to one of Baker Tom’s favourite seasonal treats – homemade Stollen.

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his delicious German fruited bread is easy to make and is a great alternative to traditional Christmas Cake. Complete with a sweet marzipan centre, and finished with a dusting of icing sugar, it’s sure to be a hit with friends and loved ones.

Follow Tom’s simple recipe and try it yourself or, if you aren’t feeling too ad enturous, you can also find it in Baker Tom’s shops, where you can also pre-order your breads and cakes in time for Christmas. Visit Baker Tom’s shops in Truro, Falmouth, and Wadebridge, as well as the Bakery Café in Pool, Redruth.

B A K ER T O M 01209 2189 89 www.b akertom.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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è MAIN The atomosphere at J ohns' is b oth pleasing to the eye and the nose, a must-go-to destination this D ecemb er

Images courtesy of Boex Design and irstin Prisk

RAISING I a glass

We talk to the folks over at John’s Wine and Spirit Specialist to find out how to get into the winter spirits.

t’s been another booming year for the craft drinks industry. Increasing numbers of us are abandoning bigbrand mass-produced spirits in favour of smaller-scale artisan products. Pubs and restaurants are no longer judged solely on the quality of their food, but on the size and variety of their gin list. We are a nation with a thirst for the new and unusual, and with distilleries springing up all the time it’s never been a better time to try something different.

Nowhere is this more apparent than at Johns’ Wine and Spirit Specialists in St Ives, where you need only glance in the window to be struck by the astonishing selection of rare and unusual spirits on offer. One of Cornwall’s longest running family businesses, Johns’ was established in 1894 and began life as a grocery store with a small selection of alcohol. Over 120 years later the business boasts almost 100 craft gins, 100 artisan rums and over 200 whiskies from around the world.

“Our selection has grown considerably even since last year,” explains Tom Hanson, co-owner and great great grandson of founder Elizabeth Johns. “Almost every week we are approached by new distilleries looking for an outlet for their products.

Just recently, a man from a new Cornish distillery walked in off the street with a bottle of gin he’d made – we tasted it and it was so good that we put it on the shelves the same day!”

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Aside from its enormous selection, what really sets Johns’ apart, is the level of service and the knowledge of the staff. As Tom explains, “when buying something special, it’s important to speak to someone who really knows what they’re talking about. Our staff will listen to you, find out what you like, and point you in the direction of that perfect bottle.”

Nothing is more daunting than walking into a shop with an impressive array of choice, so knowing there will be people at hand to help navigate the tide of spirits is comforting.

Of course, being able to try before you buy helps too. That’s why the Johns’ team are offering free tasting of many of their products over the festive period, allowing you to sample a range of delicious spirits from spiced rum to Japanese whisky to ensure you walk out completely satisfied with your purchase.

“We have more products on promotion now than at any other time – especially on festive tipples like rum, whisky and luxury port. We’ve also teamed up with a few of our wine suppliers to offer some fantastic money-off deals running from now until the end of December.”

But what if you can’t make it down to St Ives? Fear ye not – Johns’ has just launched a brand new website www.theliquorcellar. co.uk allowing you to browse and buy thousands of artisan spirits from the comfort of your own home. The site also offers useful serving suggestions and cocktail ideas while next-day delivery is available nationwide – perfect for some last minute Christmas shopping! So pop down to St Ives, or have a look around the website, and find the spirit that will define your winter.

J O H N ’S W I N E A N D S P I R I T S S P EC I A L I S T 75 Fore Street, Saint I ves TR26 1H W 0173 6 79 579 7 www.theliq uorcellar.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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REMEMBER Laura Jewell takes a look back on her evening at Harry’s Cali Style, Hayle.

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t’s always the way; word in Cornwall spreads and when you’re hearing good things about an up-and-coming restaurant, you know there’s nothing left to do but try it for yourself. So, after hearing some pretty special reviews about Harry’s Cali Style, I booked a table and informed a friend that it was time for a long-overdue catch up. he trip got off to a ying start got a parking space in Hayle! And, not only that, it was yards from the restaurant, which saved me a potential drowning in the torrents of rain that were sweeping in from the Atlantic that evening. Things were going well.

As we entered, Felicia and her team of warm and friendly staff did everything to make us feel at home. As they showed us to our table, we began taking in all the finer details and features that, together, make Harry’s the quirky establishment that it is. There’s a fresh and almost-butnot-quite retro edge to the décor. Actually, it s completely uni ue e not eaten anywhere else like it!

Selecting an option from the mouthwatering menu proved somewhat tricky.

You see, this combination of Mexican

spice with precise American grilling encompasses two of my favourite kinds of food. Eventually, I went for the California style burger, and with no regrets. The food arrived quickly (even more impressive when you learn that Felicia also cooked it) and, being the self-confessed burger connoisseur that I am, I can honestly say that this was up there with the best I’ve had! Not only was it exceptionally tasty, it was garnished with fresh, crunchy salad and accompanied with a generous side of fries and coleslaw. From across the table, my friend proclaimed, “best burrito I’ve ever had!”

Our evening at Harry’s Cali Style was awless, from start to finish erything from the service and atmosphere to the quality of the food on our plates was second to none. Unfortunately, as designated driver, I was unable to sample the extensive list of cocktails, but the way see it that s the perfect excuse to visit again soon!

ABOVE To say H arry' s C ali Style is uniq ue b ut would b e a b ig understatement!

H A R R Y ’S C A L I S T Y L E 25 Penpol Terrace, H ayle TR27 5A F 0173 6 756218 harryscalistyle Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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WARMERS St Enodoc Hotel and Spa offers the ultimate way to beat the winter blues; indulge in a luxury spa and getaway.

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ith the colder months well underway we are already feeling the heartbreak of saying goodbye to the rejuvenating power of the sun. Luckily St Enodoc offers a solution CENTRE to our sorrows with a perfect selection of E x traordinary packages that will ensure you leave feeling comf ort and sensational views invigorated and thoroughly relaxed. make a stay at St Before you even enter the hotel the E nodoc special location is sure to ease the mind as the beautiful panoramic views of the Camel estuary and Padstow allow you to forget everything but the sea breeze. But as captivating as the views are the facilities will steal your attention as soon as you step through the doors. he first of the packages St nodoc has to offer this winter is its popular ‘Dinner, Bed and Breakfast’, the perfect introduction to this restorative hotel. Arrive and be greeted by the welcoming staff and a dinner that is driven by local produce, so you can really experience the local area. Wake up the following morning to a leisurely full Cornish breakfast cooked by former Master Chef, James Nathan, before making the most of this impeccably placed hotel. You can take a walk along the surrounding coastline, catch passenger ferry to the beautiful Padstow or ABOVE Relax with a cocktail this winter

play a round of golf with views to rival the best short hand.

The second package, ‘St Enodoc’s Escape’, introduces a isit to the hotel s first rate spa. The package includes an estuary view double room, a three-course dinner for two, a full English breakfast and a one-hour organic pinks treatment. This package really will feed your belly and your soul while leaving you feeling utterly refreshed.

The third instalment of pure relaxation is the aptly named ‘Relaxation time’. This is perfect for those who only have a few hours to spare but years of stress to release. St nodoc s fully ualified team will help you decided on the best products to help you drift off for an hour-long treatment. Then emerge fully relaxed and sit down to enjoy a two-course lunch in the restaurant.

These well-designed packages are sure to help you recharge your battery over the winter months so don’t hesitate and have a look at all they have to offer.

Packages

‘Dinner, bed and breakfast’ starts at £230 per room, per night.

‘St Enodoc escape’ starts at £350 for two people sharing.

‘Relaxation time’ starts at £75 per person.

S T EN O D O C H O T EL Rock PL27 6LA 01208 863 3 9 4 www.enodoc-hotel.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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CATCH of the bay

RIGHT First class dining in a lux ury hotel

Expect fine dining and stunning views at The Bay Brasserie, Hotel Penzance.

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elcoming, intimate and comfortable, the four-star townhouse Hotel Penzance is in an elegant, Edwardian building with only 25 individual rooms, many with views across the harbour and Mount’s Bay. Set back from the town yet only fi e minutes from the centre, Hotel Penzance is the ideal place to stay for leisure or business.

Whether you are staying for a few nights or just for one, the team are always on hand to make you feel welcome, taking time and care to provide everything you need. But the aspect that gets us the most excited here at Cornwall Living is, without a doubt, its fabulous restaurant – The Bay Brasserie. he ay has built a firm reputation as one of Penzance’s most highly regarded foodie destinations, celebrated for its fine dining, with two rosettes awarded for culinary excellence for over ten years. The restaurant is open from 12.30pm to 4.30pm for a light lunch or a full indulgent afternoon tea. In fact, one recent reviewer declared it “the best afternoon tea west of the Ritz” – not a claim to make lightly! If you’re looking for a romantic setting with food to match, then why not book a table for the renowned evening Brasserie, served from 5pm until late?

The menu is designed with all the skill and passion that regular diners have come to expect. Head Chef Ben Reeve and his team have created mouth-watering dishes using the finest ingredients he restaurant prides itself on simple, well-cooked and beautifully presented food, combined with uncompromising quality, service and value for money – all served in a relaxed, elegant environment with glorious views across Mount’s Bay towards St Michael’s Mount. So for just a few magical days let someone else take care of the practicalities of life. This is your time – enjoy!

Hotel Penzance is open throughout the winter months and over Christmas and New Year. A three-day Christmas break starts from £234 per room per night with all meals included. A two-day New Year’s Eve break starts from £214 per room per night and is on a bed and breakfast basis and includes The Bay Brasserie’s fantastic six-course dinner on New Year’s Eve.

T H E B A Y B R A S S ER I E H otel Penz ance, B ritons H ill, Penz ance TR18 3 A E www.hotelpenz ance.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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IN SPLENDID isolation A dog-friendly stay at the Gurnard’s Head reveals that you should never judge a book by its cover.

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he Gurnard’s Head sits alone on a clifftop, with a backdrop of the most beautiful, rugged and remote west Cornwall moorland. It’s bright orange exterior looks somewhat incongruous in its surroundings, almost out of place. However, it doesn t take long for us to find out that, as with most things in life, you shouldn’t judge on looks alone. On entering through the small porch the door opens on to the main bar and instantly you get a sense of the building’s soul our eyes ick between intage furniture, unique and handpicked, giving a retro Shoreditch feel. Modern paintings are interspersed with sepia and monochrome photographs. Walls are painted in earthy colours, ceilings are low and oors gently

undulating – we know we’re in for a treat.

Chris, who runs the Gurnard’s Head, immediately comes round from behind the bar to give a soft, warm welcome of the sort one would expect from a top London hotel.

We are asked our name and immediately shown, along with our four-legged friend, to our room. The walk to your accommodation is a short stroll - through the bar’s sitting room, past the restaurant and up the stairs.

There are only seven rooms and we soon arri e at the open door of room fi e he room isn’t huge but it’s perfectly formed – a large kingsize bed, plenty of space and a neat bathroom. I glance across at my wife and from the look on her face know that she is happy. There are no televisions in

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Celebrate in style

You can hire out the Gurnard’s for your wedding celebrations.

The combination of stunning gardens, gorgeous rooms, great service and wonderful food would certainly make it a day to remember

the rooms at the Gurnard’s and little or no mobile phone reception – radios, books and good old-fashioned peace and quiet are the order of the day here. There is wifi if you simply can t be parted from the outside world, but we’d highly recommend you resist. There is something very special about being disconnected out here, on the cliff, next to the ocean.

Enough of waxing lyrical, supper calls, so we venture down to take our place at a reserved table. There is a restaurant room but as no dogs are allowed in there we are happy, sat with our spaniel for company in the bar. I think it’s a great compromise when hotels have areas where you can and where you can’t take your dog – it keeps everyone happy. I choose a soused mackerel fillet that s ser ed with purple sprouting broccoli and a light lemon dressing. It’s light, piquant and delicious. My wife declares a warm, peppered goat s cheese with fig and almond to be an unctuous delight. We love the fact that you can order a wide selection of wines in fi e different si es, a great way to sample a variety of wines or match a wine with each course. Main course for my wife

is a wild mushroom and rocket risotto with the wonderful additions of Cornish blue, wild garlic, pine nuts and a tru e miso The meat eater in me can’t resist a Cornish lamb barnsley chop served with boulangere potatoes and an anchovy and mint jus – a clever mix of ingredients. Both dishes are a triumph, beautifully presented and melt in the mouth. We share a cheeseboard for dessert, delicious, although some celery and a few more crackers wouldn’t have gone amiss.

But, that’s being very, very picky about what was a lovely meal and we retire to our room happy and replete.

A good night’s sleep is followed by yet more culinary delights. Breakfast at the Gurnard’s ead really is fit for a king and ser ed on the most amazing local, handmade Fish Pye pottery. After all that food we decide some exercise is in order so, with the hound bounding around next to us like a puppy, we embark on a cliff walk taking in some incredible scenery. We are a happy trio as we walk the west Cornwall clifftops. Whether you stay at the Gurnard’s for some rest and relaxation or use it as stopover en route to the Isles of Scilly, this is a very special place.

T H E G U R N A R D ’ S H EA D Nr ennor, St Ives TR26 3DE 01736 796928 www.gurnardshead.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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It’s the

LITTLE THINGS… Delicious food, wonderful aromas and excellent service are what we find as we lunch at SeaDrift kitchen-café in Porthleven.

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alking thought the little front door of SeaDrift is like entering a secret world, an Aladdin’s cave. The door opens to reveal a fresh interior, accented with turquoise seating and an exposed stone fireplace ow beams gi e it an intimate feel, and at once we are made to feel welcome by the friendly staff e are here for lunch, but can t help but be distracted by the mountain like pile of enormous meringues that are gracing the counter of the bar it s one of those moments when you find yourself planning your pudding before you e e en sat down e are shown to a window seat where we ha e a iew both of the comings and goings of orthle en s main street and those stupendous meringues! he menu changes depending on what is fresh and in season but when so close to the sea it would be sacrilege not to choose fish Chef proprietor Chris is the magic behind the food here and on the day we dine he has created a succulent dish of grilled haddock, ser ed with creamed leeks and pomme frites he fish is so fresh and beautifully cooked that each shiny ake ust falls apart y lunch companion can t resist the sea bass, ser ed with creamed confit cabbage and wild mushrooms he cabbage is a soft,

unctuous accompaniment to the earthy mushrooms but both play second fiddle to a stunning piece of fish Chris we applaud you so often chefs feel the need to o ercomplicate when it comes to fish t Sea rift it is gi en the simple but refined treatment it deser es he wine list is carefully chosen and we sip a fresh, fruity Chardonnay while we contemplate pudding e can t resist meringue mountain, simply ser ed with mixed berries and cream, our dessert completes our lunch in style e are told by the couple sitting next to us, who turn out to be regulars, that Sea rift is as lo ely by night as it is by day Soft lighting, attenti e ser ice, a cosy ambience and by all accounts Chris steaks are ust as good as his fish his little kitchen caf that is Sea rift sits unobtrusi ely on the corner of he ue nobtrusi e it may be from the outside but it is certainly a doorway to delights that should not be missed

S EA D R I F T K I T C H EN C A F E

Fore Street, Porthleven TR13 9 H J 013 26 55873 3 www.seadrif tporthleven.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Opening times

Brunch 10am to 2pm Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm Coffee & cakes 10am to 10pm Wednesday evening 5.30pm until late Thursday/Friday/Saturday 10am to 10pm Takeaways are available

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Cosy winter NIGHTS

With winter closing in around us it’s reassuring to know we can spend our cold nights dining in comfort and style.

Discover more

A feast for your diary - Seaside Classics 2nd November - 9 Mile Menu 16th November - 30th November Curry Night - 14th December Steak Night

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he team at Gylly Beach Café are delighted to announce that they will be open to the world seven nights a week throughout the blustery winter months. This means you can stroll in off of the beach and watch the night close in around you as the waves create the only show your dinner will need.

Cold months might be around the corner but we’re not letting it get us down. We plan on taking full advantage of Gylly Beach’s fantastic feast nights! These nights make the most of the produce that’s in season while creating delicious one-off dishes, and as they happen every other Wednesday, there are plenty of opportunities to experience a taste of luxury.

The themes these nights emulate are seaside classics, 9 mile menu, curry night and steak night. I mean, what could be better than enjoying a perfectly prepared meal from the 9 mile menu, which ensures all of the ingredients are sourced from within a 9 mile radius, meaning you can taste a bit of Cornwall as you look out over one of its stunning beaches.

Themed feasts aren’t the only culinary treat you can find at ylly each rri e on a Sunday and you can be served the famous ‘Roast on the Coast’, which is back by popular demand after last season. Enjoy a full roast and a drink while you sit back and savour the autumn colours as they wash along the shore. You can even enjoy live music while you tuck in, every Sunday from pm! ou can find out who these live acts will be by keeping an eye on Gylly Beach’s dynamic social media.

But it isn’t just the nightly food and entertainment that makes your time there memorable, it’s the ethos of the team. Manager Mark shares the mantra this family run business are dedicated to following: “We are passionate about service and as usual, you’ll be well looked after by our waiters and waitresses great opportunity to try something new, carefully selected and handcrafted by us.”

None of these decadent nights could be possible without the culinary talents of Head Chef Dale McIntosh. Dale won the award for South West Chef of the Year in

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“Don’t worry! Gylly Beach is still open in the day for those who enjoy a walk on the beach followed by a hearty lunch!”

and was finalist again last year, which shows his talents in the kitchen really are above and beyond.

Dale’s passion for all aspects of food is evident in his innovative and endlessly enjoyable menus, which bear the mark of a man who is dedicated to creating the best and ensuring people lea e satisfied and excited to return.

So, whatever night it may be, whether you are overtaken by the urge to dine in style, want to watch the storm blow across the ocean or just simply want to try something new at the hands of experts, Gylly Beach is the place to go. It is open rain or shine to show you that any wintery night can be turned into an experience you won’t forget, but will try to relive.

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C lif f Road, Falmouth TR11 4PA 013 26 3 12884 www.gyllyb each.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Shopping

All the trimmings Get the most out of your Christmas lunch with a delicious Banbury’s Turkey

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“Don’t overcook your turkey! There are detailed cooking instructions on our website”

hristmas is fast approaching and, once again, anyone whose Christmas dinner is worth its salt is already weighing up the options for their big festive lunch. While more and more, nowadays, tend to steer towards beef, pork and the like, nothing will ever satisfy that holiday appetite quite like a plump, glistening Christmas turkey, steaming succulently as you pull your crackers and toast to the year gone by.

In the 51 years since Nancy Banbury first reared fi e turkeys for friends and family, more and more people have come to appreciate the extraordinary taste of a Banbury’s Christmas bird; the free range Bronzes and traditional barn-reared Whites are ustifiably famous for their wonderfully moist esh and fine a our So what’s the secret to the perfect turkey?

Richard Banbury says careful breeding is vital and time is also a key factor: Banbury’s buy day-old chicks at the beginning of July from world-renowned breeder Paul Kelly. The birds grow slowly over six months, allowing them to lay down the all-important fat, which is where the a our comes from and what

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keeps the turkey beautifully succulent as it cooks nce the birds are finished, dry plucking then allows for longer hanging time. lot like fine beef, this lets the meat tenderise and allows the full a our to de elop ichard makes one final point on t overcook your turkey! There are detailed cooking instructions on our website.”

So how do you get your hands on one of these precious birds? Banbury’s turkeys are available from a network of high quality butchers across Cornwall, so visit www.banburysturkeys.co.uk for details of a stockist near you. Alternatively, you can order online from the website and have your turkey delivered by a local courier on Friday 23rd ecember, a ser ice a ailable to customers throughout Cornwall.

Remember, without a Banbury’s Turkey taking centre stage of the table, no Cornish Christmas is complete.

B A N B U R Y ’ S T U R K EY S 01841 5403 3 6 inf o@ b anb urysturkeys.co.uk www.b anb urysturkeys.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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TREVINCE

A COUNTRY HOUSE

CHRISTMAS

CELEBRATE IN STYLE THIS CHRISTMAS

Designed to make your Christmas shopping a real pleasure.

And when you’re done, relax in our cosy café with a frothy cappuccino, light lunch or cream tea.

25, 26, 27 November and 2, 3, 4 December

Gwennap Redruth TR16 6BA www.trevince.co.uk

Escape to the coast this Christmas and New Year.

Discover your luxury personified and celebrate in style with the holiday specialists Cornish Gems.

Over 170 holiday homes, cottages and apartments offering luxury as standard.

Need inspiration? Choose your ‘Gem’ from one of our popular collections: • Baby Friendly • Boutique for Two • Dog Friendly • Celebratory Stays Short breaks and last minute deals are available.

Tel: 01872 241 241 www.cornishgems.com

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Beautiful stays in Swanpool, Marhamchurch, Crackington Haven, Stithians and Newlyn.

Hentervene, Crackington Haven

Hentervene is an award-winning park nestled in ten acres of prime countryside, deep within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with Crackington Haven beach just two miles down the road. It’s an ideal holiday destination for families with children as well as couples seeking to escape for a romantic retreat. Open all year while offering peace and quiet with LEFT A n cosy interior that of f ers plenty of room to move

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space for children to play and explore, Hentervene really is perfect for all.

Everything you could possibly need for a self-catering holiday is provided for. These top quality lodges, with their rustic exteriors and stylish interiors, are beautifully appointed, offering the perfect holiday accommodation whatever the time of year. We love the new Cherry Tree Lodge with private garden, boasting an amazing eco-friendly wood-burning hot tub for a rather unique and truly relaxing experience.

The north coast offers a wealth of holiday possibilities with its mixture of stunning countryside, beautiful harbour villages, rugged coastal inlets, long sandy beaches and, of course, rolling surf, all conveniently located along this beautiful stretch of Atlantic coast.

During your stay, take a walk along the coastal path, taking in the breath-taking scenery, spectacular at any time of year.

Or, perhaps you prefer a more sedate holiday experience? If so, simply lie on the beach or explore the rock pools and build sandcastles with the children. Whatever your pleasure, Hentervene is an ideal place from which to explore.

01840 230365 www.hentervene.co.uk

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Stay Gwel Teg, Swanpool

ou ll find wel eg tucked away down a country lane just a few minutes from Falmouth and close to the beautiful Swanpool beach. This tranquil location offers a peaceful retreat for up to fi e guests wel eg is a real home from home, with well chosen furniture, fittings and soft furnishings, and is finished with beautiful artwork throughout the property. uests are greeted by a relaxing open plan living and dining area, paired with a well-equipped contemporary kitchen.

The overall atmosphere of the property is a relaxed yet sophisticated style, perfect for getting away in a little bit of Cornish luxury. The indoor space opens onto a well-kept and sunny patio and garden.

Upstairs is a south-facing balcony, accessed through the master and single bedrooms, with a view right down the quiet valley.

Falmouth itself offers the National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle and a beautiful harbour, as well as great events, galleries, retail therapy and a wide range of excellent cafes and restaurants. wel eg is also close to the coastal path and many other lovely walks. So whatever

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you want to get out of Cornwall, make wel eg the base of your operations and you will not be disappointed.

01326 567838 www.forevercornwall.co.uk

Sycamore House, Marhamchurch

With its light, spacious and modern style, this beautiful house offers the perfect combination of comfort and grace. Sleeping six, this home from home is perfect for family celebrations or to simply get away from it all. The lounge features stunning oak ooring, leather sofas, inset wood-burning stove and patio doors leading to its own private garden.

The kitchen is a sleek and stylish place to

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cook, share a meal and catch up on the day’s events. alking upstairs you ll find a master bedroom, complete with kingsize bed, atscreen and en suite shower room, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom.

So there is definitely plenty of space for catching your 40 winks before another day of exploring. ut in the garden, you ll find a lo ely outside table with chairs and a barbeque, making it perfect for those laidback summer evenings. And if you need further relaxing you can hop into the state of the art hot-tub which boasts the latest spa technology and 48 jets.

If you want to make the most of your stunning north Cornwall location you can explore some of the many activities on offer, from surfing or strolling along the captivating local beaches of Bude to enjoying the many on-site facilities at Court Farm, including the indoor heated swimming pool, campfires and spa beauty treatments.

This fantastic country house really is the perfect place to escape the humdrum of everyday life and experience a taste of Cornish life.

01288 361494 www.courtfarm-holidays.co.uk

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TYWARNHAYLE INN Opening hours Mon - Thu: 11:30 - 23:00 Fri - Sat: 11:30 - 00:00 Sun: 11:30 - 23:00

Food served all day

Sat in the heart of Perranporth, The Tywarnhayle Inn is a Family & Dog friendly pub serving home cooked food and local ales 7 days a week. Quiz every Monday & Live Music every Friday Night & Sunday Lunchtime to accompany our Carvery from 12.00-6.00pm

OUTSIDE CATERING FOR YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY

WWW.TYWARNHAYLEINN.CO.UK

Family Golf & Restaurant • Children’s Play Area • Sunday Carvery Beer Garden • 18 Hole Par 3 Golf Course • Fun for all the family Outside Catering • Cornish Hog Roast

Whealdream Redruth Road Helston Cornwall TR13 0LR

www.whealdream.com

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Stay Weavers, Stithians

Nestled in the rolling hills of rural Cornwall, Higher Trewithen Holiday Cottages has seven beautiful holiday cottages and apartments, each sleeping between two and eight. Set in around three acres of paddocks, gardens and wooded walks, these retreats offer ample space for families seeking a break close to nature.

A 15-minute walk away lies the village of Stithians, where isitors will find a classic Cornish pub, a small but handy village shop as well as the Medieval St Stithian’s church. And, a mere nine miles from the coast, guests here are well placed to make the most of Cornwall’s natural attractions.

Weavers, a substantial two-bedroom apartment, features a large, comfortable lounge with iews o er open fields, making it an ideal, cosy family retreat.

What’s more, it has everything you’ll need for your self-catering holiday and there s plenty room for a touch of are in the kitchen. Upstairs, the large, fully-tiled bathroom features a shower and fullsized bath, so whether it’s a quick rinse or a well deser ed soak in the ickering light of a candle that you need, you’re well

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set. There’s even space to perch a glass of wine. What more could you ask for?

01209 860863 www.trewithen.com

Gwavas Lakes, Newlyn

As you enter this beautiful cottage in Newlyn you are struck, not by the atmosphere of a relaxing holiday destination, but by the feeling that this is your true home from home. The simple and comfortable décor lends itself effortlessly to the sensation of being home

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while allowing you to become absorbed in the views of the harbour, which can be seen from the living room and bedroom windows. The terrace also provides the perfect place to sit back and enjoy the stunning vista that Newlyn has to offer.

At an additional charge you can even be provided with a home-cooked meal, which, as any holidaymaker will know, can restore the soul from a day of travelling.

When the sun is shining you can enjoy long walks along the nearby beaches, some of which allow dogs all year round, and in the winter months you can huddle around the welcoming fire and en oy the entertainment that the books, board games and smart 3D television provide.

Newlyn is lucky to possess a selection of galleries, pubs and restaurants which offer the perfect experience of pottering around a Cornish town before settling down to a hearty meal amongst the friendly locals.

At the end of a long day of exploring Cornwall you can settle down in one of the four bedrooms and plan your next day while trying not to become distracted by the feel of soft sheets or the relaxing sound of the Cornish sea air.

01736 363093 www.classic.co.uk/holiday-cottage

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Charity

Giving hope

I meet a family making a real difference to the lives of young people in Cornwall.

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ow do you talk to a couple about the charity they started after the suicide of their much-loved son, Ben? But I needn’t have worried; Steve and Sharon Cowburn are wonderfully warm, open and funny when I meet them at the headquarters of their business Flying Start Nurseries, to talk about moving to Cornwall and the Invictus Trust (and yes, they adopted the name long before Prince William). The charity helps young people with mental health issues and lobbies for specialist residential care for 16 to 24 year olds in the county.

Background Sharon is Cornish and Steve a Lancastrian who met in Bristol where they both worked, Sharon as a teacher and Steve as a business consultant for Coopers and Lybrand. “But we were always going to live in Cornwall eventually, it’s an astonishing place!” Steve explains, “but I always imagined I would be in my mid fifties not ! Sharon continues “I was visiting my mum in Cornwall and went to look at a nursery business that was up for sale in Camborne ith a fi e year old and nine month old twins, I was keen to run my own nursery; bring my experience as a teacher to gi ing young children a ying start’. All I needed to do was go home and persuade Steve!”

The rest, as they say, is history, Steve commuted up and down to Bristol while the nursery thrived with Sharon at the helm, writing a curriculum for the kids (unheard of in ! and starting their own in house training. “When other teachers started

sending their children to us I knew we’d got it right!” They now run 8 nurseries and Steve works for the family business full-time, as does one of their daughters and her husband.

The charity ll seemed fine the family thri ed in Cornwall; were settled and happy. Sharon picks up the story. “Ben, one of our twins, decided he wanted to study fashion. He was a real fashionista! He had all the details of the course he wanted to do at a fashion academy in London while he worked at Topman. So we let him go, he lived with his godparents, which helped a lot. And, he loved it… Liberty was his favourite shop. He was a really eyecatching boy, I remember one time when we were in Milan he got involved in a shoot with a supermodel; who later ran up to kiss him and thank him. He was just that kind of boy!”

Steve continues. “Then the whole family went to Spain, he seemed fine but maybe not quite right. It was during the ash cloud so all our ights got delayed and en had to y straight back to London on his own.” Sharon picks up the story again: “Shortly afterwards the police arrived to tell us that Ben had been talked down from a railway bridge by a train driver who stopped her train when she saw him to talk him down. Steve shot up to London to bring him home.”

That was in the September and sadly by Christmas Ben had taken his own life in a specialist mental health unit for adults in Cornwall. “It was a nightmare, we realised that there were no facilities for young people of Ben’s age in Cornwall, and at just 18 he was put into a unit with people in their 60s

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“Ben also had an anchor tattoo… but I suspect it was more in homage to Kate Moss”

and 70s who were chronically ill and being highly medicated.” Steve explains: “The Invictus Trust was born within an hour or two of his death… we just knew we had to do something to raise awareness and call for a specialist unit for young people aged to in Cornwall.”

The Trust itself is named after the poem that inspired Ben and often used by Nelson Mandela during his long jail sentence… ‘I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.’ Steve adds with a smile, “Ben also had an anchor tattoo… but I suspect it was more in homage to Kate Moss.” Now they work locally and nationally campaigning for better understanding and facilities for young people, all of their three daughters, Sophia (Ben’s twin), Laura and Amber help. Indeed Amber now works for national charity Young inds hey are definitely a family on a mission to make life better in Cornwall.

T H EI N V I C T U S T R U S T www.invictustrust.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Advice

Unlock

Your home's value Retirement planning expert Matt Begley, at Harris Begley Financial Planning, gives advice on the best way to release cash from your home.

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our retirement years should be a time to relax and really enjoy life, devoting more time to hobbies, spending time with family and friends, improving your home and garden or perhaps embarking on a dream holiday cruise!

Historically, your retirement would have been funded by your personal and state pension plus any other applicable state benefits, in estments or sa ings you may have accrued. However, the economic climate over recent years may have put a dent in some of those expectations and the impact of an ageing UK population means that state support can only go so far. If you’re a homeowner, aged over 55 and looking for additional funds, then an Equity Release plan may be your solution.

Access to funds he alue of most homes has significantly increased over the last few decades, meaning that many people are asset rich through property wealth, but more limited in cash resources. Aviva’s latest research found 69% over-45 homeowners say that their home is worth more than their pensions, savings and investments combined. A house bought in the late 1990s has increased on average by 156% meaning you may have more money tied up in your home than you think.

Peace of mind “Money worries can become a problem as you approach retirement,” explains Matt.

“Supporting your lifestyle and managing credit is no problem when a steady salary is coming in every month – it’s only when the prospect of this income drying up draws

closer that the reality begins to hit home.

A well-chosen Equity Release scheme can alleviate these worries and pave the way to a comfortable retirement.” A number of options are available, allowing you to raise funds based on the value of your home as a lifetime loan. With some plans you are not even required to pay off any capital or interest at any point during your lifetime. Effectively, the provider of the loan reclaims the capital and any interest gained through the eventual sale of the property, once the final plan holder dies or moves into long-term care.

Protection for you “As retirement planning specialists and members of the Equity Release Council, we are there to guide you through the options,” Matt adds. “Of course, there are a number of areas that need to be considered to identify if it’s right for each client and if at any point we don’t feel that Equity Release is suitable, we will advise against it and suggest alternatives”.

Equity Release is now considered by many to be as important as their pension when planning retirement and it pays to talk to the experts. Harris Begley Financial Planning can provide you with professional, impartial advice in order to plan a brighter retirement, specifically designed for you

H A R R I S B EG L EY F I N A N C I A L P L A N N I N G The Regent C hapel Street, Penz ance TR18 4A E Office: 01736 366550 Mobile: 07795 144795 www.harrisb egley.co.uk matt.b egley@ harrisb egley.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Equity Release allows you to tap into the value of your home and release a cash sum. ou must be aged or over, have a property worth at least , , able to release a minimum of , . ou must use the cash sum released to pay off any e isting outstanding mortgage. ou retain legal ownership of your home. ou can safeguard a percentage of your home’s value with an inheritance guarantee. ou’re protected with a no negative e uity guarantee, so you, or your estate, will never pay back more than you receive from the eventual sale of your home. here are no monthly repayments. nstead, interest is added to the loan each year. he loan and interest are repaid in full, usually from the sale of your home, when you die or go into long term care. eleasing e uity can affect your tax position and eligibility for welfare benefits. uity elease isn’t suitable if you have savings you could use instead, or would prefer to sell all, or part of your home, or downsi e. t will reduce the amount of inheritance you can leave.

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A blooming e i ci While the Isles of Scilly are known for their captivating flowers it wasn’t always rosy, so we learn a bit about the budding postal flower business from Churchtown Farm.

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collective sigh is practically audible over Scilly as the incredibly busy tourist season slows to a graceful close in late October and islanders draw breath before nipping off to the mainland for a wellearned break. However, for the islands’ ower industry autumn marks the start of the farming year as the first scented narcissi are picked. raditionally on Scilly owers were only farmed commercially during the winter months but just over 25 years ago Andrew and Hilary Julian of Churchtown Farm on St Martin’s started to look for a commercial ower crop that could keep the farm, and more importantly the farm’s income, going over the summer months. They focused their search on scented owers, as this is what the Isles of Scilly were already known for. At the end of their search they tentatively started growing scented pinks, a traditional cottage garden ower closely related to carnations. t was these owers, not the more traditional scented narcissi, that proved to be the salvation of Churchtown Farm, and arguably the whole ower industry on Scilly. At this time however, the Scillonian ower industry was far from blooming. Cheap imports had driven wholesale ower prices down and Scilly s ower farmers, with the extra expense of shipping their owers to the mainland, were starting to feel the pinch.

It was a holidaymaker to the island who planted the idea of posting owers when they asked if it might be possible to send some of the pinks grown at Churchtown Farm as a gift to a friend on the mainland.

After the successful postal delivery, Andrew and illary explored the idea of postal owers which started to help Churchtown arm blossom into a iable ower farm Realising that relying on the passing trade was ne er going to sell enough gift boxes, especially in the winter months when the island’s population was only around 100 people, Andrew and Hilary bit the bullet and invested in some advertising to hit the Christmas gift market and the idea took off.

Now, 25 years later the farm is run day-today by Andrew and Hilary’s son Ben, along with his wife Zoe, and continues to deliver stunning ower gift boxes direct to doorsteps across the length and breadth of the UK. So, as the rest of the islanders are heading off on their annual holiday, the ower farmers of Scilly are get getting ready for a busy winter ower season during which Scilly will export millions of scented narcissi to brighten homes all over the country and bring a little bit of life to the winter months.

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C hurchtown Farm, St Martin’ s, I sles of Scilly TR25 0QL 01720 422169 www.scilly owers.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Shopping TOURMALIES & 18CT GOLD RINGS

Range of rough tex tured sterling silver rings with Tourmalies and 18ct gold all made in house - f rom £ 9 5

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Christmas shopping? Make the Jewellery Workshop on Porthleven’s picturesque harbourside your first port of call. w o rd s by :

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ZEPPELIN 100 JAHRE WATCH Z eppelin 100 J ahre, A utomatic ( Movement: E TA 7753 ) made in G ermany - £ 13 50

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t’s a wonderful time of the year to be in Porthleven; the weather might be colder, the sea air fresher and the evenings darker, but the colourful lights strung up around the harbour are twinkling night by night, reminding us that we are entering a magical time of the year.

And by day in Porthleven, the shelves and cabinets of the Jewellery Workshop twinkle with silver, gold, platinum, precious stones and gems. Clair and Paul Pennington have been trading here for almost fi e years now they have two workbenches in the shop, shared with the very talented Rachel Lambert where they create stunning designs in-house and in many different styles – and customers can watch them doing so!

From glowing pearl necklaces to stylish leather bracelets for both men and women, mechanic looking cu inks made from old watch movements to Murano glass jewellery, and a large selection of gorgeous diamond rings, here you ll find ewellery pieces for every taste and pocket.

The Jewellery Workshop is a proud stockist of Junkers and Zeppelin watches – and the only stockist in Cornwall with the two brands under one roof.

Made in Germany, these watches are

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of exceptional quality and offer timeless elegance. Clair and Paul will soon introduce watch boxes for the automatics, perfect if a Junkers or Zeppelin is going to be a gift.

So, as you begin to hunt for the right Christmas presents for your loved ones, don’t forget to head into the Jewellery Workshop.

Any questions can be directed to the friendy and knowledgeable sales assistant, Rachel Mcneil. Or, if you have a clear image in mind and can t find what you re looking for, fear not, Clair and Paul can make it for you!

Or, if the person you’re shopping for is a creative type themselves, why not treat them to a jewellery making class or course?

Across the harbour is the workshop, where one-off evening classes or six-week courses are taught. From our own experience, they’ll have a wonderful time creating their own, unique and utterly beautiful rings, bangles and earrings.

T H E J EW EL L ER Y W O R K S H O P St E lvan’ s C ourtyard, H arb our Road, Porthleven TR13 9 FB 013 26 561511 www.porthlevenj ewelleryworkshop.co.uk porthlevenj ewellery@ hotmail.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

SILVER & 18CT GOLD RING Sterling silver and 18ct gold spinning ring made in house - £ 179

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ith its renowned eateries, charming harbour, wonderful shops and galleries, Padstow is a beautiful place to visit all year round. Christmas time, however, is particularly special in this captivating waterside town. n the first weekend of ecember, adstow will hold its annual Christmas Festival, showcasing the town at its very best. The event brings together chefs, local food producers and crafts folk to celebrate and add to the magic of the Christmas season.

More than 100 local producers will be selling unique, handcrafted gifts and products in a traditional Christmas market, from pies and paintings to jewellery and jams.

Set around the harbour, the two cookery demonstration theatres will be packed with some of the country s finest chefs, including ick Stein, athan utlaw and Paul Ainsworth. Ales and ciders from Cornwall’s favourite breweries will also be on offer, including beers from the festival’s headline sponsor, Sharp’s. There will be fireworks, li e music, carol concerts, a lantern parade and a visit from the man himself: Father Christmas.

If you’re in Padstow for the festival, or just doing a bit of Christmas shopping and taking in the winter air, at the heart of the town you ll find nn s Cottage Surf Shops, retailer of surf and lifestyle clothing as well as surf equipment ranging from wetsuits, boards and accessories – pop into the warmth and ha e a look around! nspired by the sea and waves, life on the beach and passion for tra el, the team at nn s Cottage take pride in their friendly customer service. You’ll be welcomed, guided in any technical aspects of your isit, and offered only the best, first hand advice. nn s Cottage stocks a range of well known brands, including Animal, Superdry, Roxy, uiksil er, illabong, ip Curl and eil, together with new and inspiring brands rixton, assenger and idgemont t s a time of year for getting wrapped up and you ll find plenty of winter warmers, such as arts hats and accessories, and Sorel boots. Add to the mix the extremely popular brand Hype and there truly is something for e eryone and all under one roof!

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In addition to the two Ann’s Cottage stores in Padstow, there is a further store in ude, two in almouth, two at istral each, one in ol eath, one in adebridge, a agship store in St Columb a or, known as Cornwall Surf Centre, and a clearance store directly opposite oth St Columb Major stores are open from 9am until 8pm, Monday through to Sunday, with the exception of January and February when they close at 6pm on Sundays. Cornwall Surf Centre is renowned for being one of the largest surf and lifestyle stores in Europe; it’s a shopper’s paradise, offering a large range of new season collections.

etter still, nn s Cottage is open days a year, only closing on Christmas day, and hosts late night shopping across most of its stores throughout ecember catering for both planned and last minute Christmas shopping trips! uring the adstow esti al weekend, the town s retailers will be oining in with the festivities and offering some fantastic special offers, with the two Ann’s Cottage stores offering a massive 20% off

selected full price items!

Ann’s Cottage also has an excellent loyalty card programme, where customers earn points on every purchase made through the website or in store, working out at two points for every £1 spent. 100 points earns you £1 and you can spend your loyalty points or save for something special. You’ll have access to loyalty cardholder exclusive offers, receive invitations to exclusive secret sales, and enjoy automatic entry to fantastic competitions where the only proviso is that you have a registered loyalty card.

So, whether you d like to wrap them up in woolly jumpers, hats and scarves; boot them in sheepskin dress them in surf and lifestyle brands or kit them out with a winter wetsuit and new board, the Ann’s Cottage website and stores have the perfect gifts for your friends and family, young and old. And once the Christmas season is over and you’ve racked up some pounds on your loyalty card, what’s to stop you from treating yourself to a little something?

A N N ’S C O T T A G E Padstow, Polz eath, Wadeb ridge, St C olumb , N ewq uay, Falmouth, B ude 01208 869 9 24 inf o@ annscottage.com www.annscottage.com A nnscottagesurf Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Health

Hip hip hooray

Don’t let a bad hip get in the way of living. Hip replacement surgery at Duchy Hospital could help improve your quality of life.

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Options Hip replacement surgery is available privately and on the NHS at Duchy Hospital.

Surgery as a private patient will mean a shorter wait time and that you will have your operation at a time to suit you, while receiving a range of other benefits too.

“Major surgery involves taking small risks in return for a very high chance of vastly improved quality of life”

or over 40 years, hip replacement procedures have been giving people back their mobility. Of course, surgery is no small act, yet the long-term improvements in quality of life can make the shorter-term discomfort well worth considering.

Traditionally, hip replacements have been offered to older, slimmer people who'd like to keep some form of mobility as time goes on. Typically these implants outlive the patient and allow them some freedom as they enjoy later life.

However, recent studies have questioned the current dogma; it’s clear that surgery performed on stronger, fitter people results in an outcome closer to normal function than if the procedure is delayed. These studies also emphasise the need to talk to an expert at an early stage in the development of symptoms. ounger patients may benefit from therapy or surgery designed to reshape the hip joint. hoping to limit pain and improve function, perhaps even delaying arthritis.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Darren Fern says: “Hip preservation was pioneered in the UK by our team, and recent studies show that our long-term outcomes in Cornwall match those of the pioneering

ABOVE Mr D arren Fern, C onsultant H ip Surgeon

surgery centre in Bern, Switzerland.”

The hip implants used at Duchy Hospital are tried and tested, with a variety of different design philosophies; some designs are cemented into place, others rely on bone ingrowth to achieve stability. The ‘ball and socket’ comprise of highly polished metal or ceramic balls moving against plastic or ceramic sockets. Metal on metal implants prove generally unreliable in most cases, so are not used at Duchy Hospital.

Your surgeon should discuss the aspects of the various designs and help you make a decision on what techniques are most appropriate for your circumstances.

Perfection can never be guaranteed, but outcomes are usually very successful.

Major surgery involves taking small risks in return for a very high chance of vastly improved quality of life. It is important to discuss the pros and cons with your surgeon so that you can make informed choices and decide whether surgery is for you.

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Penventinnie Lane, Truro TR1 3 U P 01872 226100 www.duchyhospital.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Out & about Jack and the Beanstalk

Tuesday 6th to Saturday 31st December From the creative team that brought you last year’s hit Christmas show comes a brand new adventure. Somewhere deep in the heart of Kernow, Kenwyne and Aunty Flo are trying to take a holiday, but they get much more than they bargained for. Cousin Jack and his Mum are bickering, their farm’s failing, the rent is through the roof and the village is being terrorised by the legendary giant Cormoran. Starring Cornwall’s very own Kernow King, and the much loved Granville Saxton, Hall For Cornwall are proud to present this home grown Christmas adventure for the whole family!

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And some winter highlights to warm the coldest evenings.

From their festive Christmas show and ballet to classical music, comedy and a thriller to put the chill back in your bones!

Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet

Wednesday 18th to Saturday 21st January The internationally renowned Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet brings two favourite ballets to HFC… The romance and beauty of Tchaikovsky’s sublime soaring score, Swan Lake is considered to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time and will be performed on 18th and 19th January and, festive favourite, The Nutcracker will charm on 20th and 21st January, with its familiar score performed by a live orchestra.

Angela Hewitt and European Union Chamber Orchestra

Thursday 2nd February World famous for her Bach interpretations, Angela Hewitt makes her Hall For Cornwall debut playing Bach and Mozart concertos with the European Union Chamber Orchestra, directed by their leader Hans-Peter Hofmann.

“Hewitt’s playing radiates joy, wit and profound understanding of Bach’s keyboard style” The Sunday Times

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Thursday 23rd and Saturday 25th March Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the world s most prestigious mountain film festi al ollow the expeditions of some of today's most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far ung corners of the globe or double the ad enture come along to both nights for two different film programmes Age Guidance: 12+

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A Judgement in Stone

Emma Johnson and John Lenehan

Monday 27th February Clarinet: Emma Johnson Piano: John Lenehan. Britain’s most celebrated clarinettist returns to Truro to play two great pieces from the repertoire for clarinet and piano, as well as Poulenc’s sparkling sonata, and some contrasting evocative and virtuoso, lighter pieces written for the instrument.

Omid Djalili: Schmuck For a Night

Thursday 2nd March Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili, known for his legendary stand-up performances, is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a captivating comedy masterclass. His credits range from Hollywood to television and the West End stage. Earning praise across the world for his performances, Omid recently starred in Dickensian (BBC1), Lucky Man (Sky1) and Going Forward (BBC4) with Jo Brand. Age recommendation 16+

Monday 6th and Saturday 11th March Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which played to packed houses around the UK; Bill Kenwright presents a new production adapted from one of the most celebrated works of the writer often hailed as the successor to Agatha Christie, Ruth Rendall. A Judgement in Stone’s brilliant plot unravels a lifetime of deceit, despair and coverups which, when revealed, brings a shocking revelation almost as grizzly as murder itself.

Rambert: Ghost Dances and Other Works

Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th March Ghost Dances is possibly the most popular work in Rambert’s history.

It tells stories of love and compassion, as death – in the form of the iconic ghosts – interrupts the daily lives of a series of ordinary people. Created as a response to political oppression in South America, it uses imagery from the Day of the Dead and bewitching traditional songs to create moving, intensely human work. This re i al is the first time the work has been seen in the UK since 2003. Ghost Dances is presented in a triple bill alongside two new creations by Rambert. Accompanied by live music, together they showcase the dynamism and virtuosity of Britain’s national dance company.

Brendan Cole: All Night Long

Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th March A brand new show for 2017, Brendan hosts another spectacular production featuring his guest dancers, a new leading lady, a 14 piece band and singers live on stage.

Stunning lighting, amazing special effects and superb choreography. It’s going be a party! Don’t miss it.

H A L L F O R C O R N W A L L 01872 262466 For tickets and f ull event listings visit: www.hallf orcornwall.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Amanda Winwood discusses the truth about microbeads in exfoliators.

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iving in Cornwall, I love being close to the sea. However, I am also all too aware of the damage created by plastic sea pollution.

Microbeads in skincare represent up to 4% of ocean pollution. Microbeads are tiny pieces of plastic that are found in many beauty products such as shampoo and shower gel. What many people don’t realise is that they are also in toothpaste, face scrubs, foundation and sunscreen in nanoparticular form.

Microbeads were designed to provide a cheaper alternative to natural exfoliants and utilise plastic beads of usually 1-5mm aimed at removing dead skin cells and leave the skin with a smooth surface. You need to use them more often than a natural exfoliant.

Although they have been an issue for

some decades, the increased use of plastic for packaging and in skincare has resulted in a major pollution issue. They have recently made national press headlines because they are too small to be filtered by our sewage systems and are now being found in our oceans.

Fish and other marine based animals consume these microbeads and they end up in our food chain. Fish and birds have been found with substantial amounts of plastic in their digestive systems. Microbeads and plastics are affected by UV and the movement of the waves and are highly absorbent. When they enter the sea they absorb all toxins, so this is not good news.

In one single shower it is estimated that up to 100,000 microbeads will enter the sewage system and ocean. As the dangers of microbeads are now becoming more publicly known, there is huge pressure for companies to remove microbeads from their products and find natural alternati es ew Government legislation aims to decrease the use of microbeads in skincare by 2020 significantly ban on the use of all microbeads should be the objective.

At Made for Life by Spiezia Organics, we conform strictly to the Soil Association standards and use organic hand sifted chamomile stamen in our facial scrub. We use two different types of organic sugar to gi e two le els of exfoliation ot a microbead in sight.

Be part of making a positive change – if you would like to do your bit for the environment and still have smooth skin then load up the App available from www.banthemicrobead.org.

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Miracle Theatre Cinderella

Cribbs Caribbean Restaurant

The Falcon Hotel

A beautiful sensuality and rose scented candle hamper worth £38 www.stevalcandlecompany.co.uk

Cornwall’s must-see Christmas show!

Only at Princess Pavilion, Falmouth worth up to £140 www.miracletheatre.co.uk

A dining voucher for Falmouth’s authentic taste of the Caribbean worth £50 www.cribbscornwall.co.uk

A beautiful night’s B&B overlooking the Bude canal worth £140 www.falconhotel.com

Beacon Country House Hotel

The Clementine

You Beauty

Polgoon Vineyard

A relaxing night’s dinner, bed and breakfast in St Agnes worth £143 www.beaconhotel.co.uk

A gift voucher for lovely coastalinspired gifts and homewares worth £50 www.theclementine.co.uk

A gift voucher for Porthleven’s hair and beauty salon worth £25 www.youbeauty-salon.co.uk

A drinks hamper featuring awardwinning wines, ciders and juices worth £75 www.polgoon.com

Cornwall Glass and Glazing

Johns Wine & Spirit Specialist, St Ives

A beautiful, large bevelled mirror with gold-rippled frame worth £198 www.cornwallglass.co.uk

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A Tarquin’s Cornish Gin luxury gift set worth £50 www.johnswines.co.uk

Talland Bay Hotel

The Customs House Gallery

High tea for two with a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne worth £60 www.tallandbayhotel.co.uk

A hare sculpture in bronze resin (a choice of one of the three hares shown) worth £100 www.cornwall-art.co.uk

No purchase necessary. Prize draw open to anyone in the UK age 18 years or over excluding employees of Cream Cornwall Ltd, St Eval Candle Company, Johns Wines & Spirit Specialists, Cribbs Cafe, Polgoon Vineyard, You Beauty, Bikechain Ricci, IGLU, Forest Holidays Deerpark, Baker Tom, Tregenna Castle, Newton Equestrian, Franchis Holiday Park, ornwall Glass and Glazing, Talland Bay Hotel, Duchy Hospital, Miracle Theatre, The lementine, ustoms House Gallery, alcon Hotel, Beacon Hotel, Engine House Media, Leven Media Group, and their families, agents and anyone else connected with this promotion. One entry per household. By entering this prize

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Season’s greetings! With Christmas just around the corner, we’re bringing some festive cheer with a fabulous yuletide competition...

To celebrate our favourite time of the year, we’ve teamed up with 24 of Cornwall’s most inspiring businesses, services and venues for our fabulous Christmas competion. Simply enter by visiting: www.cornwall-living.co.uk/12days for a chance to win one of the amazing prizes below. There will be only one winner for each prize, chosen at random, with two winners drawn every day for 12 days, following the closing date, until all the prizes are gone. Good luck!

To enter visit www.cornwall-living.co.uk/12days

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Forest Holidays Deerpark

A Christmas hamper of delicious bread and sweet treats worth £50 www.bakertom.co.uk

A gift voucher for nurse-led aesthetics treatment at Duchy Hospital worth £100 www.duchyhospital.co.uk

A Christmas special, kiln-dried ash firewood bundle worth over £200 www.iglu.uk.com

A luxury cabin break with Forest Holidays for you and three guests worth up to £800 www.forestholidays.co.uk

Cream Cornwall

Newton Equestrian

Franchis Holiday Park

Bike Chain Ricci

A six place Maritime bone china dinner service worth £445 www.creamcornwall.co.uk

A two-night midweek stay at Trewenna Cottage on the Lizard, with indoor pool and sauna, worth £200 www.newton-equestrian.co.uk

A three-night, out-of-season stay in Kittiwake Cottage, near Mullion worth £150 www.franchis.co.uk

A superb cycling package with jersey, T-shirt, helmet, pump and much more, plus a pro bike fit, worth over £600 www.bikechainricci.co.uk

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Escape for a night in a seaview room for two including, breakfast, dinner and resort leisure facilities, worth up to £265 www.tregenna-castle.co.uk

A set of three beautiful, stylish gin glasses from Dartington worth £25 www.brushsbroomcupboard.com

ou will en oy a morning s fishing then learn to cook your catch. You’ll then end your day with a feast, worth £195 www.rivercottage.net

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A year’s subscription to Cornwall Living, bringing you everything that is fabulous about Cornwall, worth £35.75 www.cornwall-living.co.uk H O M E S • I N T E R I O R S • G A R D E N S • T R AV E L • F O O D • H E A LT H & B E A U T Y

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHT AND SOUND AT THE EDEN PROJECT

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njoy the magic and wonder of a visit to the Eden Project this Christmas, and get ready to be amazed by the spectacular new Festival of Light and Sound. As darkness falls, watch dramatic lasers pierce through the darkness to create a canopy of light illuminating the famous Eden Biomes in festive colour. Within the Mediterranean Biome, discover a beautifully choreographed performance of music and light, as the sounds of Cornish ocalists and musicians fill the air, complemented and enhanced by a myriad of dancing light projections. Festival of Light and Sound features ‘iy_project’, a collaboration between the Eden Project, creative partners EdenLAB and renowned light artist Chris Levine. This exciting event is running from 25th November until 30th December (selected dates) from 5pm.

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Triple threat workshops We catch up with Made for Life Foundation to find out how they honoured Cancer Awareness Month.

“These events are so important to help people get together and share support as well as a healthy dose of laughter and fun”

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If you would like more information or to book a place at an event, please contact Juliette, the Made for Life Manager, on 01326 221777 or madeforlifefoundation@gmail.com

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ctober is a very important month for many as it offers the opportunity to bring cancer, and the brave people who live with it, into the public’s thoughts. The amazing people over at Made for Life Foundation organised three events for people who have been, or are currently, on the cancer journey.

These events are so important to help people get together and share support as well as a healthy dose of laughter and fun. he first workshop was an en iable spa day courtesy of the lovely team at Spiezia.

Held at Una in St Ives, the ladies had full use of the spa facilities along with a 30-minute treatment and lunch. Needless to say it was a day filled to the brim with peaceful relaxation and chin-wagging. But the day would not have been possible without the generous help and support of the Spiezia therapists and na itchen Chef aul earney who cooked a much-needed, healthy lunch which went down a treat! he second fun filled e ent was a sculpture workshop with inspirational, local artist Lizzie Stevens. After donating her time, Lizzie helped a lovely group of ladies create their own sculpture to take home with many a laugh along the way. But it wasn’t just sculptures these lucky ladies were treated to they were also able to tuck into a delicious carrot cake courtesy of rchie rowns health food store – yum! he last, but by no means least, workshop was a fabulous dance therapy session with Lisa Stephens, founder of mindbodydance. he workshop consisted of some ballet, salsa,

stretching and relaxation, and to great effect as Lisa offered her praise as everyone showed great rhythm! The session went down so well that isa will be back in anuary to teach some more moves to her eager acolytes. hese workshops are an ama ing example of the effect simple acts of generosity can ha e on people ut words expressed from our mouths can’t even come to close to one of the remarks from one of the well looked after ladies, feel like somebody cares nd this is why it is important to make e ents like these happen, as everyone deserves to feel like the world cares, because we do So thank you to everyone over at Made for Life, you are truly an inspiration!

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