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A CORNISH CHRISTMAS UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS LUXURY SEASIDE ESCAPES

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Christmas is coming! It’s time to start the celebrations, putting up the decorations and listening to a little Christmas music.

And... we have some great ideas to get you inspired. We like to grow our own here at Cornwall Living Towers so the cover feature (page 12), your definitive guide to a Cornish Christmas, was written by Dan Warden, one of our media assistants, with a degree in English literature and creative writing. (I am watching my position carefully!). Many of us have longstanding family traditions whether, like us, it’s a walk on the beach on Christmas morning... whatever the weather, or even madder, taking part in a festive swim in the sea! Wetsuits are definitely frowned upon! Our cover feature should give you some ideas for a few of your own traditions to start this year.

I was hugely lucky to meet the extremely wonderful Gareth Malone (there really aren’t enough superlatives for the fab Mr Malone) when he visited to record for his Christmas cd (page 46). It’s a lovely collection of songs from Brothers in Arms (Dire Straits) to more classic numbers recorded by voices, choirs and musicians around the country. And... you have a chance to win a signed copy (page 55). Then for decorations and gifts there’s plenty of ideas at Just Delights in Penryn (page 66). And Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to the boozy Aladdin’s cave that is Constantine Stores (page 72).

What would we do without the wonderful people at the RNLI turning out in all weathers to rescue those in trouble? We feature their Christmas appeal for a new Shannon class lifeboat (page 44). So, along with gorgeous properties to buy or holiday in, places to visit, ideas for the home, clothes, gifts and well being advice, we think we’ve got it cracked with this Christmas edition. Put on Gareth Malone’s Christmas cd, poor a glass of mulled wine, light the log burner and relax.

Have a very happy Cornish Noël!

M andy

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The choirmaster Gareth Malone comes to Cornwall. Image courtesy of Ray Burmiston.

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Contents

See pages 12-19 for this month’s cover feature

Christmas 2016

Regulars 8 News & views

60

Catch up with Cornwall

21 Luxury property

Find your dream seaside home

41 Coastal escapes

A stunning south coast stay

54 Competitions

Win a little taste of Cornwall

76 Gallery guide

A window on Cornish art

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Features 4

A day at the races

Experience Exeter Racecourse

28 Tailor your garden

With South West Timber Products

30 Bask in the heat

Redwell Infrared Heating’s healthy heat

32 A blazing success

What a year for Kernow Fires

35 Stay warm, go green

Warm up with GreenGenUK

36 Julian Foye

On trend home furnishing ideas

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43 Your next summer stay

Experience the Latitude50 lifestyle

44 Be a lifesaver

Donate to the RNLI’s new lifeboat

46 Meet Gareth Malone

The choirmaster comes to Cornwall

53 Way back when

A look back at Cornwall from yesteryear

62 What’s on

January shows at Hall for Cornwall

65 How will you spend yours?

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Retirement planning from Harris Begley

66 A delightful decade

Just Delights help style Cornish homes

68 New this winter 84

Studio Gallery has something for all

71 18-carat spread 72 80

The Cornish Pantry at Cornwall Gold

We’ll drink to that

Find your tipple at Constantine Stores

Meet the maker

Introducing Dreya Glass

83 Weight loss surgery

Duchy Hospital shares health advice

84 Treat yourself

Refresh with Medical Facial Aesthetics

86 Living with dementia

Cornwall Care offers its support

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98 Art from the heart

Made for Life Foundation gets creative

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NEWS & views For more ideas visit www.cornwall-living.co.uk

Find the hot tub of your dreams in Padstow Kernow Springs, Cornwall’s leading wood-fired hot tub provider, has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2014. As well as spreading the word at many festivals in the south west with their ‘Roaming Eco Spa’, the Kernow Springs team have also been busy building and installing their beautiful eco tubs for private clients, glamping outlets and boutique hotels across the county.

Trevisker garden centre in Padstow has now invited the Kernow Springs team on board to showcase their product on a permanent basis.

“We have always been committed to sharing our company’s ethos of natural, beautiful, sustainable design,” Martin, Kernow Springs Director, explains.

“All of us here at Trevisker are thrilled to welcome Kernow Springs to our fabulous boutique garden centre,” adds Sian Sandry of the garden centre. “Their company values of being family run, authentic and traditional really fit well with us here at Trevisker. We are very proud to be showcasing Kernow Springs’ beautiful wood-fired hot tubs – such stunning pieces of garden design.”

So if you’re considering a wood-fired hot tub installation to add sparkle and glamour to your outdoor living space then why not drop in to Trevisker garden centre to take a look and have a chat with one of the team.

Two person tubs from £1,649, eight person tubs from £2,321, including delivery and installation. www.kernowsprings.co.uk info@kernowsprings.co.uk 07779 374017

With Kettle of Fowey, creating an exceptional interior living space needn’t cost you the earth Turning your house into a home without it costing a fortune can seem like a daunting task, which is why the team at Kettle of Fowey pride themselves on providing exceptional designs at affordable prices. That said, you can still go for your own bespoke masterpiece should you want, we won’t tell!

The Kettle team have been working alongside architects and developers for many years so know how to supply stylish, inspirational and practical interior solutions for the residential, commercial and holiday home markets. With furniture packs costing around the same as they would from a retail shop you are effectively getting the design and expertise for free, which is no small feat!

Kettle of Fowey has warehousing and stock accepting facilities and a full compliment of staff across all relevant disciplines, from design and concept to procurement, delivery and install. The Kettle team also offer a wide range of contract services, from single projects to 100 plus unit developments. So no matter how big or small your project is, what budget you have, or what style you like, let Kettle of Fowey help you create an exceptional interior, just for you.

For more information visit www.kettleoffowey.co.uk

Heartlands is gearing up for festive celebrations with a fun filled December for all the family Heartlands kicks off the festive season with the brilliantly funny Squashbox Theatre. The ever-popular The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness is showing on 17th and 18th December. The show is a celebration of everything Christmas and is filled with laughs and crazy characters, perfect for the whole family. Before catching the show you can stop by the fantastic indoor craft market. With over 40 stalls of locally handmade crafts and produce, it’s the perfect occasion to top up on those stocking fillers. There will also be a delicious array of seasonal refreshments to warm you up while you shop!

For the little ones, Heartlands has Santa coming to visit from 19th until 23rd December. Explore his grotto, meet the elves and receive a gift from the man himself! As you explore the world heritage exhibitions at Heartlands, take part in some crafty activities in the visitor centre. Then, after your visit, the young and young at heart can run around the huge adventure playground until the reindeer come home!

For more information on the events at Heartlands, please visit: www.heartlandscornwall.com or call the team on 01209 722320

Cornwall named the Best UK Holiday Destination for the eighth year in a row Having first secured the title in 2009, Cornwall has enjoyed unrivalled success once again by claiming the majority of the public’s vote and outshining competition from across the country.

This enviable feat was announced in November at a Gala Awards ceremony, which was held in London and attended by close to one thousand travel industry people.

“Each and every person involved in tourism in Cornwall should be proud of this award. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to Cornwall’s success, and of course, to those who voted,” comments Malcolm Bell, Chief Executive of Visit Cornwall.

Adding to this already impressive achievement for Cornwall is the Lost Gardens of Heligans’ receipt of Best UK Leisure Attraction, with the Eden Project taking silver. Bude also emerged victorious with Best UK Coastal Resort for the second year in a row.

It’s truly inspiring to see Cornwall commended for its fantastic tourist industry, as everyone works so hard to make Cornwall an outstanding place to live and visit. Well done!

For more information visit www.britishtravelawards.com

Keep in the loop at www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Fill your home with vibrant sound this Christmas at Acoustic Streams Drown out the stormy winter winds and surround yourself in high-quality sound at Acoustic Streams. Since 2007, Acoustic Streams has been Cornwall’s premier Naim Audio Hi-Fi specialist, dealing with the finest brands available. With an experienced and friendly staff and a welcoming shop, the team can create the perfect high-fidelity system to suit your home and needs.

Whether you love vinyl, CDs or streaming, you’ll hear it like never before in the fully equipped and comfortable demonstration room. Easy to find, located just off the

A30 at Crowlas, and stocked with the latest and greatest equipment, Acoustic Streams is there to help you create the perfect soundtrack to your home. So pop down to the showroom and show the team your favourite music, and they’ll bring it to life!

For more information visit www.acousticstreams.com

Make your home warm and welcoming with oak or Douglas Fir flooring by Aspen and Ash Aspen and Ash, of Redruth, has secured access to sustainably-managed English oak from the world-famous Tregothnan Estate. This limited run of elegant flooring adds natural beauty to any property, whether contemporary or traditional.

Summerhouse Gallery show us the art of Christmas The Summerhouse Gallery is a beautiful space showing the very best of Cornish art. Merely a stone’s throw from the beach in the ancient market town of Marazion, the gallery is a firm favourite for many art enthusiasts visiting and living in the area.

The Summerhouse shows contemporary, impressionist work from both established artists and rising talents. At Christmas, bespoke jewellery and handcrafted glass light up the space to create a magical atmosphere.

The gallery has an ethos of making the best of Cornish art accessible to all, so the gallery is of course child and dog friendly and even has a mini artist corner! A gift-wrapping and postage service is also available, making it the perfect spot for some Christmas shopping, whether for yourself or a loved one.

For more information, updates and exhibition news, call the team on 01736 711400 or visit www.summerhousegallery.co.uk

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Aside from freshly-sawn Tregothnan oak, Aspen and Ash has also accessed a reserve supply of reclaimed 90-year-old Douglas Fir. This flooring exudes warmth and individuality from the textures and grain of the wood, bringing any room to life. This exquisite engineered flooring can be used as a point of contrast against chic, ultramodern furnishings or used to complement period features to great effect.

é ABOVE Flooring by Aspen and Ash at The Longstore, Charlestown

Aspen and Ash is committed to preserving historic woodland; all flooring is cut, kiln dried and finished in Cornwall. If you want to start worshipping the ground you walk on, it might be time to give Aspen and Ash a call.

For more information call 01209 210753 or visit www.aspenandash.co.uk

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NEWS & views continued Essa Collection’s range of seasonal clothing has something for you!

The Cornwall Glass and Glazing team reflect on an amazing year of community involvement

Essa Collection, found hidden away in Fore Street just moments from Porthleven harbour, has a special range of items for those who like to wear something that’s on trend and tailored to life by the sea. Based in Porthleven, owner Vanessa is well aware of the need to combine style with warmth at this time of year.

Under the umbrella of the Cornwall Community Foundation, and other worthy initiatives, 2016 has seen Cornwall Glass invest in excess of £15,000 to local charities. One of the charities currently being supported by Cornwall Glass is little known Cornish Cause SKYD, Supporting Kernow Young Diabetics.

Christmas jumpers of questionable taste will be worn in December to help fund equipment and technology to enhance the lives of all under-21 year olds with diabetes in Cornwall.

A great example is Essa’s range of cashmere ponchos, which are available in 20 colours. At only £49 these are perfect for treating yourself or a loved one to a little luxury, and when paired with cashmere leggings and a Kantha sari silk scarf they are sure to turn heads.

But Essa isn’t just a clothes shop! There’s a range of gifts just waiting to be chosen for that perfect present.

From the fair-trade purses and bags to the stunning silver jewellery, you can be sure to make someone very happy this Christmas. And if you’re feeling indecisive then gift vouchers are also available.

For more information call 01326 572236, Essa-collection or email mevanessa@hotmail.com

Searching for something different that could bring a bit of sparkle to a worthy cause, Cornwall Glass also set upon designing and producing an exclusive, freestanding, glass Christmas tree.

The tree was created using Cornwall Glass’ state-of-the-art water jet cutter, which slices through glass like it was a piece of Christmas cake! Dressed with simple micro lights, the frosted glass tree is quite simply beautiful and will make a stunning centrepiece for any table. The tree was donated to Children’s Hospice South West to be raffled at its fundraising Silver Ball.

It’s so heart-warming to see companies take an active part in supporting their communities.

So, whatever you are doing this festive season, and whichever charity you choose to support, Cornwall Glass would like to wish you an absolutely smashing Christmas!

For more information, visit www.cornwallfoundation.com and www.cornwallglass.co.uk

As the weather gets colder, the welcome only gets warmer at The Lemon Arms With the winter months closing around us it’s nice to get away from the cold and take comfort in delicious meals out. What could be better than going on a blustery winter walk before heading into The Lemon Arms in Mylor Bridge to be warmed by the cosy, traditional pub atmosphere and superb menu?

With St Austell Brewery ales on tap and a fantastic party menu that offers three-courses for £19 over the Christmas period, this is a truly great place to get family and friends together to enjoy some outstanding, lovingly prepared, local produce.

This family friendly pub also welcomes all four-legged family members as well, so no one will be left behind this holiday season! Indeed, with the Christmas tree up and the fire creating a warm and friendly glow, we can’t think of a better place to spend our festive nights.

For more information call 01326 373666

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A Cornish NoĂŤl We share a few ideas for getting you and yours into the Cornish Christmas spirit. words by:

Dan Warden

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o here we go again – Merry Christmas! Nowhere has more to get excited about over the festive period than Cornwall, so we’ve brought together some of our festive favourites, from family days out to Christmas Day swims, that we hope will help make this year’s your most Cornish noel to date.

é ABOVE We recommend the Fowey Christmas Market ì ABOVE Granny Moff’s illustrative story books, perfect for little ones

Little Piece of Cornwall

These Christmas cards from Dreya Bennett, augmented by their own unique, pretty glass pendants, will make a great addition to any Cornish gift.

Shopping With an abundance of Christmas markets across the county, now’s the time to wrap up and get out there, rather than letting the darker evenings put you off!

Fowey Christmas Market, for instance, running from Friday 9th to Sunday 11th December with its impressive list of art, craft and foodie exhibitors, promises to be a big one. Perhaps, for you, Christmas is all about the food? In that case, head to Falmouth on Saturday 17th December, when the Cornish Street Food Collective will gather on The Moor for one of the town’s annual, premier street food events.

While perusing the markets is a great way to find Christmas gifts, for many it can be a daunting task, especially with the dizzying waft of mulled wine muddling your senses!

So, we highly recommend Little Piece of Cornwall. Dedicated to displaying the finest independent, Cornish retailers in one place, this online marketplace is a great starting point and, if you’re buying for those who hold Cornwall dear, it could easily prove to be a one-stop shop!

Perhaps you know a little someone who enjoys nothing more than a good book?

If so, Judy Scrimshaw, aka Granny Moff’s illustrative books are sure to grab their attention. With scintillating stories about Morgowr the Sea Giant and Morwenna Pendragon, as well as interactive illustrations to finish colouring in, these might just keep them busy long enough to allow you that elusive Christmas lie in!

Tree and decorations

Looking to replace the tired decorations that are sadly gathering dust in the loft?

Head to Fentongollan Flower Farm and spruce up your festive look with one of their home grown, potted trees!

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Or maybe you’re buying for a lover of extreme sport? Luckily for you, Shore Surf School is offering a discount on surf lesson vouchers, with availability even over the festive period! You never know – seeing in the new year on the famed breaks of Gwithian could be the perfect end to your family’s Christmas holiday.

Once the presents are wrapped and hidden from prying eyes, the next thing to do is stock the cupboards. This can be a painstaking task, especially if you have to work right up to the big day, so why not take some of the sting out of it by having a Healthy Boxes veg-box, with everything you need, delivered straight to your door?

And, while you’re at it, how about ordering your free range Turkey from Banbury’s, bringing you the most delicious and succulent festive birds, and in time for Christmas, too! Even if you’re on holiday – Cornwall’s home to some of the finest produce in the country, so getting to know your local, Cornish butcher is always a good choice.

With the meat and veg on their way, all you need now is something to wash it down with. Head to John’s Wine and Spirit Specialists in St Ives or Constantine Stores near Falmouth and you’ll find a huge selection of everything ABV. Be careful, though – you may end up bringing back more than you can drink! Both offer a massive array of Christmas tipples as well as a range of gift ideas, ideal for stuffing their stockings!

ë TOP LEFT Just one of an unbelievable array of tipple choices available at Constantine Stores ç LEFT Hit the famous breaks of the north coast for a memorable Christmas in Cornwall î BOTTOM Miracle Theatre and the Ugly Sisters, in all their glory

Santa Fun Runs

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With so much food to be eaten, it’s easy to feel a little sluggish at this time of year.

So, sign up, don your free festive costume and burn those Christmas calories at one of the many Santa Fun Runs taking place across Cornwall. Organised by Cornwall Hospice Care, the Newquay run will even see Santas hitting the surf, making it a great spectator’s sport too!

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Get out and about

So, the house is primed for Christmas and the schools have broken up. Isn’t it time you all got out and had some family fun?

Do your kids ever wonder where their letters to Santa actually go? The Lost Gardens of Heligan are offering the chance for them to post their wish lists off to the man himself.

The best part is, they can even come and meet him! In fact, there’s plenty going on at the gardens that were once lost, from festive markets and craft activities to walks through the magical, Lantern Lit Gardens, so be sure to pencil them in your diary.

And, if you’re fond of the theatre and want to make the most of Christmas before it’s behind you, then book your ticket for the

Hall For Cornwall’s December production of Jack and the Beanstalk. Alternatively, take a trip to Princess Pavilions, Falmouth, for Miracle Theatre’s Cinderella, from Friday 16th to Saturday 31st December.

Perhaps climbing aboard a fully working steam train to meet Santa would appeal to your little ones? Bodmin and Wenford Railway’s ‘Santa by Steam Train’ includes mince pies, refreshments and a bag of presents for the kids, making it fun for all the family!

We all love a trip to the Eden Project. A firm Cornish favourite with a whole host of activities to keep the family fascinated, it’s perfect for Christmas. Spend the day hearing stories in the Mediterranean

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Are your kids suspicious that you took their letters for Santa? Fortunately, at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, they can post them themselves! To read more about Christmas at the Lost Gardens, turn to page 60.

Discover more xxxxxxx

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é MAIN There is some awesome storm watching to be done in Cornwall during the winter ì TOP RIGHT Mousehole’s Christmas lights are truly a sight to behold ê BELOW Kynance – a superb coastal walk, at any time of year

dome, ice skating and making the most of the fantastic food on offer, before rounding off the evening at the Festival of Light and Sound – an awesome transformation of the wintry Eden landscape, on evenings throughout December.

The best part about Christmas in Cornwall, however, is that you needn’t pay for a day out and with beautiful Cornish harbours, villages and towns lighting up for the festive period, there’s a lot to see. Head north for Tintagel, for instance, and you can see the home of King Arthur come to light, or take a trip south to the archetypally Cornish fishing village, Mousehole and

soak in its famous wintry evening charm.

The lights here dim on 19th each year to commemorate the 1981 Penlee Lifeboat disaster, making it a beautifully moving evening to visit.

On a clear day, head up onto one of the many coast paths and simply drink it all in. Over Christmas, while others stay at home, you could well find yourself letting your lunch go down with a stretch of coast all to yourself.

Alternatively, a simple stroll on the beach is a great way for everyone to shed some of that excess energy and, if you’ve got a furry friend to think about, they’ll almost certainly relish the chance to chase their brand new ball!

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Christmas walks

A brilliant way to help Christmas dinner go down, Kynance Cove near The Lizard and the circuit from Port Gaverne to Port Isaac are two of our favourite walks, both enjoying jaw-dropping views of the sea, and there are countless more all over Cornwall!

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Cornish tradition

Cornwall is steeped in tradition and Montol festival in Penzance has, for over a decade, seen the annual revival of some very traditional Cornish, winter celebrations.

Marking the winter solstice and lasting for six days, including workshops, carol services and street-stories, Montol culminates on Wednesday 21st December with the lighting of the Cornish Yule Log – a wonderful juxtaposition of light and warmth against the wintry December chill.

And speaking of winter chill – all over Cornwall, on Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Day, crowds of the brave and bold can be seen taking to the sea for their annual (and arguably ill-advised!) swim.

From Sennen to Polzeath and Portreath to Poldhu – with its café that opens 364 days a year – wherever you are, this fun tradition is hilarious to both watch and be a part of,

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and there’s bound to be one near you. The best part is, with most going to the pub afterwards to warm up, it’s a great excuse to join and have a Christmas drink!

So, that’s it – the rest is up to you! Whether you want to swim, feast, shop or just watch the world go by, I hope that somewhere over the last few pages you’ve found a few ideas to help you enjoy a truly Cornish noel.

As our cover feature looks at spending Christmas in Cornwall with the family, we thought you might like to head to our website and catch our video of the month. Is that Miracle Theatre’s December production of Cinderella? Oh, yes it is! www.cornwall-living.co.uk

For information about countless other events across Cornwall, head to www.visitcornwall.com

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With availability still over the Christmas period, a Perfect Stays property could be perfect for spending your Christmas by the sea! To find out more, visit: www.perfectstays.co.uk

é MAIN Will you brave the December seas? é INSET The traditional masks of Montol

To celebrate our catch up with Gareth Malone, we’re offering you the chance to win a signed copy of the BAFTA Award-winning choirmaster’s upcoming Christmas album, A Great British Christmas. To enter, simply visit our website.

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Looking for an inspirational range of fireplaces?

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Out & About Property

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another year The Savills Cornwall team offer a snapshot of another successful year for desirable property across Cornwall.

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rom the wild north coast to the estuaries of the south, from dramatic moorland to gorgeous fishing villages, Cornwall’s beautiful scenery has captivated generation after generation. For a decade now Savills Cornwall has had the privilege of handling the sales of some of Cornwall’s most desirable and unique properties, both on and off the open market.

Now, as they near the end of another year, the team take a look back at a surprisingly successful 2016. Despite global distractions and uncertainties, both inside and out of the political spectrum, the team have both experienced and been on top of a notably busy Cornish market, with high levels of enquiries, viewings and sales across the county.

In recent years, property values in Cornwall have recovered and are, once again, at the peak levels of a decade ago.

In fact, in some parts, the team have even noticed significant growth. In some

coastal locations, there has been a noticeable increase in demand over the past two years.

So what do the Savills team put their success down to? While it’s certainly not an easy market – one in which it can still take more time to make a sale than it did, say, during the property boom – with its appeal to foodies, art lovers, outdoor adventurers and those looking for an easy going culture in which to immerse themselves, Cornwall offers a lifestyle that is becoming vastly more popular each year, meaning demand has remained healthy for prime property, across all price ranges.

So, congratulations to the Savills team – keep up the good work!

é ABOVE Looking at the array of properties and locations that Savills handles, it’s no wonder that the team have noticed a recent increase in demand!

SAVILLS CORNWALL 73 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2PN 01872 243200 cornwall@savills.com www.savills.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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There are many benefits to utilising the services of an architectural practice, whether you are building a new home, converting your loft, extending or altering your existing home. Good planning and considered design not only make for the best possible use of space but can also save money in ensuring developers have a comprehensive guide to follow in bringing your vision to life.

A & K Architectural Services is an established, family-owned practice founded in 2005, offering a full architectural design, planning and building regulation service in Cornwall and the south west. Having grown from the construction industry the team have a practical and detailed approach to development with qualified knowledge in construction techniques, insulation solutions, plumbing, electrics and renewables.

The team are happy to assist you at any stage of your development but are best introduced to a project at its infancy to help fully develop your initial ideas. They are there to work with you, ensuring the end product will meet all of your criteria whilst guaranteeing that the proposals are deliverable to your budget.

On contacting them they will happily discuss your development and arrange a free initial visit, during which they assess, and most importantly listen. This ensures they gain a true understanding of what you are trying to achieve. From this point they will provide you with a quotation to include all architectural services to develop your visions.

They will return to carry out a full measured survey of your home or development site and produce a draft scheme for your initial thoughts. At this stage they will work closely with you to tailor the development to your needs.

Once a design is finalised they will work to gain the required approvals to construct the scheme providing you with a fully managed planning and building regulation approval service.

They also offer a flexible project management service for further peace of mind during the build, for which more information can be found on their website.

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A & K Architectural Services have a genuine passion for development with a creative and innovative approach to design.

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INFORMATION Two double bedrooms Quiet cul-de-sac location Generous corner plot Potential for extending or redevelopment Private front and rear gardens Attached garage Ample driveway parking Moments from the beach and coastal path

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ackie Stanley is delighted to bring to the market this detached two bedroom bungalow of immense potential, situated just moments from the beach within the highly sought after coastal location of New Polzeath.

Sea Jade occupies a large and private corner plot at the end of a quiet residential cul-de-sac, bordered by open farmland and providing some fantastic views towards Polzeath.

Entering the home via the porch, a hallway leads through the centre of the property with doors to the two bedrooms on either side. The sitting room boasts a light and airy atmosphere while benefiting from an open fireplace with a Cornish stone surround and slate mantel. A door leads to the sunroom at the rear of the property, the perfect place for soaking up the last of the sun’s rays.

In the kitchen you’ll find a range of wooden fronted base cabinets with a rolled edge work surface, built in eye level oven and grill and two useful larder cupboards. There is also a side porch with a sloping grass roof, which is currently used as an art room, but offers great opportunity for personalisation.

Sea Jade has a wonderfully secluded garden to the rear. It is mainly lawned but is interspersed with an array of established plants with an area of covered patio that is ideal for al fresco dining. The garden continues to slope gently away

from the house to a hedge, behind which is a conveniently located footpath to the beach, perfect for a quick dip in the sea before breakfast.

New Polzeath is a highly sought after village set on the beautiful north Cornish coast, surrounded by acres of national trust land. Neighbouring Polzeath is one of the world’s most renowned surfing destinations and provides a stunning sandy beach together with a wide range of local amenities. Within walking distance are the popular areas of Rock and Daymer Bay, both of which are famous for their breathtaking and spectacular coastal scenery. There are excellent opportunities for a variety of watersports so a fun day out is always just around the corner.

Ultimately, while the property provides a tranquil coastal haven, there is a huge and exciting opportunity for either modernisation or complete redevelopment, making it the perfect base from which to create your dream home.

Sea Jade

PRICE: £590,000

JACKIE STANLEY

1 North Quay, Padstow PL28 8AF 01841 532555 sales@jackie-stanley.co.uk www.jackie-stanley.co.uk

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ocated a stone’s throw away from the sandy beach at Praa Sands, Bodeeve is nestled along a private road that enjoys breathtaking ocean views, with further views from the adjacent garden, which looks onto the beach itself.

This modern yet contemporary home has been designed by the current owners with a noticeable attention to detail throughout.

Energy efficiency and sustainability have been integrated as the installation of an air source heat pump runs the underground floor heating, with individual digital thermostats, and hot water provisions.

Internally the home enjoys a spacious feel, which is due to the abundance of natural light flooding into the frontage. From the hallway you are drawn to the open-plan living space by the view through the large double glazed windows and patio doors.

A stylish yet contemporary kitchen blends seamlessly within the living area to create the perfect place for social occasions. The ground floor also includes two double bedrooms with one being an en-suite.

A bespoke staircase rises to the first floor where a study, family bathroom and the remaining three double bedrooms can be

found; the master bedroom benefits from a dressing room that complements the feel of luxury. Superb views over the sandy beach to the ever-changing seascape can be enjoyed further from any of the front facing rooms.

Outside, there’s a low maintenance front garden with raised patio seating areas, a gravelled parking area for up to eight cars, a timber garage and a further lawned garden with selective seating areas from which to enjoy the view, drink some wine and listen to the sea lapping onto the shoreline.

Nearby you can find a variety of coastal and countryside walks, as well as a golf club, seasonal surf school, restaurants, post office and shops. This home really does encompass everything you need for a relaxed Cornish lifestyle.

Bodeeve

ëMAIN Magnificent views from the spacious and airy interior

PRICE: £795,000

MILLERSON

Causewayhead, Penzance TR18 2SP 01736 361282 penzance@millerson.com www.millerson.com

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Introducing Fistral House, a stunning development of luxury coastal homes from Legacy Properties.

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estled in prime position, overlooking the world-renowned Fistral Beach, Fistral House is the definition 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 live and watch Cornish life go by. The ocean becomes the only entertainment you could need as sea-facing balconies frame the coastline’s panoramic beauty. Each apartment also features a bespoke Treyone kitchen with an alcove breakfast bar, luxury tiles supplied by Mandarin Stone and unique feature lighting to suit your style.

If you can drag yourself away from your apartment then you’ll find Newquay the perfect place to explore. Combining a masterful blend of laidback living and outdoor adventure, Newquay boasts a collection of restaurants, watersports and a beach as beautiful as the apartments that overlook it. No day will be spent in idle boredom, but rather consumed in the need to experience all this scenic place has to offer.

Fistral House makes the most of its beach location by offering its tenants surf stores and an external shower as well as ensuring peace and quiet is always available through private landscaped gardens. And with private parking, exploring the surrounding area could not be easier.

Intimate, exclusive and second to none, the two penthouse apartments stand above 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 view that stretches out to sea.

Or place yourself inside the vista by utilising the large outdoor terrace which offers the opportunity to watch the sun rise or simply to stare at the stars. Each penthouse encompasses half of the top floor and boasts sumptuous interiors, Miele appliances and in-ceiling speakers in all rooms – perfect for enhancing your life with music.

The Pentire peninsular will soon be adorned further by Legacy Properties’ new luxury development, Thirty Six. This striking new property will comprise of six large apartments, complete with private communal landscaped gardens. These exciting new additions are due for completion in the autumn of 2017 so keep an eye out and watch as they unfold and become a part of the horizon.

Fistral House and Thirty Six are both products of Legacy Properties, a familyowned and run property company that create beautiful, modern living spaces in the UK’s most sought-after locations. Fistral House really has to be seen to be believed, so book a viewing now to mark the start of an exciting new adventure.

é ABOVE The stylish new apartments at Fistral

LEGACY PROPERTIES

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é ABOVE AND î BELOW From art studio to having some extra storage space, a garden shed is the ideal solution

hen you walk into your garden what do you see?

A rotting shed, a log pile without cover or perhaps you have some chickens that are a little too free range? Now think about what you would like to see. Are you in the market for an outside art studio? Perhaps you want a place in which to enjoy a cup of tea in the morning as you watch the sun rise? Or maybe you simply want a well-ventilated coop for your poultry? South West Timber Products is a local, familyrun business that offers a range of bespoke, high-end garden buildings and summerhouses, to help turn your garden into the vision you want.

Coming from a family farming background, and having been in the garden buildings industry for over 15 years, coowner Steve prides himself in knowing what is required in making you the perfect construction. There is plenty to be considered with your new shed, but don’t worry; the team over at SWTP are here to help. They can answer any questions you might have and can offer advice on cladding options, carcassing, shed treatment options and roofing. Some choices are made for you however, as this team of expert craftsmen know the importance of choosing one thing over another to ensure the build is of the highest standard, such as using slow growing redwood from the Baltic states.

All of the timber used is accredited with both FSC and PEFC, which ensures sustainability and ethical sourcing. When your shed is built you can finish it off with a coat of waterproof paint to create a truly eye catching addition to your garden while

feeling safe in the knowledge that every screw, panel and ply has been picked and assembled with absolute care.

When choosing a company to build something for your home you want to ensure that they are going to put as much thought and care into it as you would. That is why co-owners Steve and Kevin suggest finding a company that will only sell you something they would be happy to purchase themselves. And when you look at this family-run business, you can’t help but feel that every piece of work is made as though they themselves will be taking it home.

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SOUTH WEST TIMBER PRODUCTS

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Home ç LEFT AND ê BELOW Infrared panels are both an effective and healthy means of keeping a property warm. They are also a more attractive and flexible alternative to conventional radiators or storage heaters

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Heat your way to a healthier lifestyle with Redwell’s infrared heating systems.

hose of us who suffer from allergies know all too well how a musty and damp environment can make a significant impact on our health, particularly over the winter months. Redwell’s infrared panel heating system presents significant opportunities for homeowners to not only benefit from large energy saving and reduced running costs, but experience improved health and living conditions as well.

Mr and Mrs Stoppard, two thankful clients of Redwell, were delighted to find this out for themselves. After taking the plunge and purchasing their dream stone and cob cottage earlier in the year, the couple set about the task of renovation, but with listed status and an ancient oil heating system, one of the first major decisions was which heating system to choose.

Winter brought additional concerns as the family’s youngest child suffered from asthma and eczema, with symptoms worsening at certain times of the year. Having gone to the trouble of installing air filtration systems in previous properties, the family were particularly attracted to the health benefits an infrared system could provide.

The results really do speak for themselves. According to the customer, since installing Redwell panels in each

room, the family have been delighted to find that colds no longer develop into chest infections, eczema has improved dramatically and inhalers for asthma are no longer required at home.

Mrs Stoppard tells us: “Our son has a panel on his bedroom and his room is at a nice constant temperature – it’s just a healthy, comfortable heat. We couldn’t have asked for anymore. He’s had a few colds which would usually turn into a chest infection, but that hasn’t happed so far, and to be honest, I don’t expect it to.”

Redwell infrared heating panels are a flexible, energy efficient replacement for convection systems. Rather than heating the air, like traditional gas, oil and electric systems, infrared heats the very fabric of your building. By circulating less dust the infrared panels create a clean, comfortable and relaxing environment.

So, if your home could do with a steady stream of warmth and good health then contact Redwell Infrared Heating and find out how you can transform your cold house into a cosy home.

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Warming homes all over Cornwall, we take a look at Kernow Fires and the keys to its success.

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hen he joined in 1998, Simon Breckon had no idea of the extent to which he would transform his father’s local coal business. However, seeing the trend and potential for woodburners, Simon installed a stove in the coal yard office to keep warm and so the first Kernow Fires showroom was born! When his father retired, Simon bought the company from him and has since worked exceptionally hard to grow and innovate continually. Today, says Simon: “We are a very different business, with a great team and product range.” As possibly the leading fireplace retailer in the south west, Kernow Fires is a company that does not want to stop

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growing! In fact, the business is a market leader who many other retailers look to, and it’s to the team around him that Simon attributes a lot of his success.

If you’re looking to keep warm through the winter, nowhere will you find a more comprehensive service than Kernow Fires.

They have two fireplace showrooms in Cornwall, five teams of installers and more than 25 employees in total, helping to drive the company and continue its success.

More recently, and much to the company's excitement, Simon has purchased Kernow Metals of Wadebridge, a long standing supplier of bespoke metalwork to Kernow Fires, further expanding the Kernow Fires brand and its versatility. Simon explains: “Our affiliation with Kernow Metals over the years has always been strong. David Smith, the previous owner of Kernow Metals, wanted to retire and we were keen not to lose this vital resource!”

Metal fabrication fits well with our service and we are literally bursting with ideas. Jamie Whitelaw, a skilled metal fabricator and talented craftsmen, is the new ‘main man’ at Kernow Metals. He is relocating back to his family’s roots specifically to work with Kernow Metals. Having already made a name for himself by working on film sets and creating large, bespoke pieces for private clients, Jamie

é MAIN The Kernow Fires team í BOTTOM LEFT Jamie, Dave and Simon of Kernow Metals

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é ABOVE Simon bearing the fruits of his and Hugh's partnership

is a fantastic addition to the well-oiled Kernow team and testament to the business’s urge to develop, expand and push the industry forward, so watch this space.

Knowing what it means to develop as a Cornish business, Kernow Fires is constantly striving to give back to the Cornish community. As a result of this, it has just completed its first month on a project aiming to deliver Cornish, kiln-dried wood to local homes, helping promote and distribute for Wild Wood, a Cornish company specialising in kiln-dried firewood.

Taking a look back on what it has taken to get to this stage Hugh, owner of Wild Wood, explains: “I felt that nobody was seriously looking at the home-grown wood supply issue, especially in the south west.” Early on in the project, Hugh contacted Kernow Fires, looking for a wood-fired boiler to heat his state of the art kiln. The biomass department of Kernow Fires installed a 300kw wood chip boiler to power Hugh’s kiln with the capacity to handle a second kiln which will soon to be needed to handle demand. Simon said: “It is a fantastic system when you think it’s mostly fuelled by the waste of the wood processing. Wild Wood is a great company to have close to us as good wood fuel is a very important element of running a successful stove shop.”

“For us, Hugh’s vision has always been a very exciting prospect, one which we have wholeheartedly supported,” explains Simon.

“With the biomass installation complete and Hugh able to keep up with our demand, we’re thrilled to be able to provide our customers with low-carbon, sutainable and local logs!”

Prices for these logs range from £5 per bag to £165 per crate, including delivery. For more information on how you can fuel your wood burner more sustainably, visit the Kernow Fires website.

All in all, it’s been a very exciting 2016!

Having greatly evolved as a business in just a year, who knows what 2017 will hold? In the meantime, if you’re looking to change the way you warm your home this winter, we highly recommend getting in touch with the Kernow Fires team to see how they can help.

“Knowing what it means to develop as a Cornish business, Kernow Fires is constantly striving to give back to the Cornish community”

KERNOW FIRES & BIOMASS Unit 2 Trenant Industrial Estate, Wadebridge PL27 6HB 01208 812527 Wilson Way, Redruth TR15 3RX 01209 200887 info@kernowfires.co.uk www.kernowfires.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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é ABOVE GreenGenUK’s bespoke heating solutions offer a sustainable and efficient way to heat your home

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ith winter very much all around us, most of our thoughts turn to keeping warm and snuggly as the cold tries to get in. But why should we keep warm at the expense of our wallets and our planet?

GreenGenUK has a solution to help this chilly dilemma; air source heating!

In contrast to traditional gas, oil or LPG heating systems, air source heat pumps emit heat at lower temperatures over longer periods of time. Not only does this drive down running costs, but it also helps to ensure a continuously warm and toasty property all year round, regardless of the temperature outside. Smart technology within the unit monitors changes in the external temperature and the heat pump automatically adjusts accordingly.

By preventing temperature variance you should never feel that your home is too hot or too cold. This also helps older buildings and houses with damp concerns. By removing regular bursts of high temperature it prevents sweating within the fabric of the building, which prevents the build-up of damp.

As a result of rising energy prices, more and more homeowners are making the jump

to renewable heating. Combine this with an air source heat pump’s ability to improve the comfort of living of new and older properties alike; there has never been a better time to switch to renewable heating.

Heat pumps are also eligible for government incentive from the Renewable Heat Incentive. In fact, thanks to savings on energy bills and financial incentives, most air source heating installations pay for themselves within seven years.

The GreenGenUK team have been installing air source heating solutions since 2011 and the company is one of Cornwall’s leading renewable installers. Providing free quotations to customers throughout the south west, GreenGen designs bespoke solutions tailored to the needs of each customer. So contact GreenGen and turn your home into a beacon of warmth this winter.

“The GreenGenUK team have been installing air source heating solutions since 2011”

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The design team at Julian Foye have put together the best of the Christmas décor trends for this year.

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very year the team at Pantone, the worldwide colour specialists, select the colour palette for the year ahead. These colours not only determine the fashion colours we see on the catwalk and the high street, but also our home furnishings; cushions, curtains, rugs, lighting and home accessories, right down to, yes you guessed it – our Christmas tree decorations. Of course, decorating your home for Christmas with the traditional holly berry red and green palette will always transcend the dictates of fashion, but for those of us who like to embrace change, the design team at Julian Foye have put together the best of the Christmas décor trends for 2016, plus their favourite stylist tips to dress your home for the festive season…

For Christmas 2016, the trend colours are aqua blue, rose quartz pink, pale blue and silver grey – hues which naturally complement the coastal home and create a pretty pastel theme, explains the Julian Foye design team. To achieve the look, they suggest setting the festive ambiance from the moment you enter your home with a small Christmas tree in your

hallway or if you are short on space, use a glass hurricane lantern or vase and fill with aqua blue, pink and silver baubles and a string of battery operated LED lights.

The mirrored reflections will dance around the walls, lending a magical twinkling light to your entrance hall.

Alternatively, fill glass mason jars or hurricanes with white votive candles surrounded by sugared pink, blue and silver almonds and place on window sills to create a soft, inviting glow in your windows on cold winter nights. Pale gold and copper hues are also popular this year, as copper has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity across all home interiors over the past few years and not surprisingly this has translated into copper coloured Christmas accessories. Rustic and homemade themes are also key Christmas design trends and can be fun activities that involve all the family in the run up to Christmas, whether it’s baking pink and blue iced cookies with little ones or decorating lights and chandeliers with mistletoe, ivy and spruce. This is quite the simplest and most cost effective look to give any room an instant wow factor that your guests will admire – just be careful to keep your decorations away from the bulbs and

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ç LEFT Create the ultimate Christmas interiors in your home with Julian Foye’s furnishings, furniture and home accessories and enjoy incredible savings pre Christmas in their VIP SALE Preview this month ê BELOW Ensure your guests sleep comfortably this year on the stylish Tori 3 Seater Sofa Bed was £1025, now £649, saving £376

é ABOVE Stylish Channing Swivel Chair was £575, now £399 - saving £176

wiring. To make a picture perfect Christmas tree, clip away any extra long branches and cut the base into a classic triangular tree shape. Then twine the excess branches of your Christmas tree through the spindles of your stair balustrade combined with mistletoe and a string of LED lights. This easy stylist trick is guaranteed to impress your friends and family and adds a natural, festive ambiance to every home.

Whatever the annual trend might be however, the inspiration behind Christmas get-togethers and family reunions stays constant: love, joy and home... And naturally everyone wants their home to look at its best for Christmas, whether it’s new cushions, rugs or lamps to lend a cosy, wintery warmth to a room or a new sofa bed or mattress for the Christmas guests, a dining table to seat everyone comfortably or a new sofa for the whole family to relax upon whilst enjoying the seasonal celebrations... So of course, it makes sense to take advantage of Julian Foye’s pre Christmas VIP sale event this month.

This incredible pre Christmas sale event

is usually only open to Julian Foye VIP customers in December, allowing them to pre-order items at sale prices. This year Cornwall Living readers and customers visiting the store in December will be able to take advantage of amazing, authentic savings on hundreds of sofas, dining tables and chairs, beds and bedroom furniture and gorgeous home accessories in their four stores in Truro, St Austell, Wadebridge and Hayle. This pre Christmas sale event is a genuine, not to be missed opportunity offering actual sale prices on items which will not be further reduced in January, so you can be certain to create the ultimate interiors in your home this season at the best price – with delivery on all sale event items guaranteed for local pre Christmas delivery.

The sale preview event begins on Friday 9th December with complimentary drinks and festive nibbles served over the weekend.

Visit Julian Foye stores in Truro, St Austell, Wadebridge and Hayle Monday – Saturday 9.30am to 5pm, plus Truro and St Austell stores open 12pm to 4pm on Sundays.

é TOP Summer 3 Seater Sofa and Armchair in this season’s pastel colours was £2,070, now £1,449, saving £621! ç LEFT Relax and enjoy the festive celebrations on this Channing 2 seater Sofa – was £929, now only £649, also available as the Channing Grand 3 seater was £1,079, now £699 – saving £380! ì INSET Decorate your chandeliers and lights with mistletoe, ivy and spruce to make a stunning room statement this Christmas

JULIAN FOYE Truro, St Austell, Wadebridge and Hayle 01872 222226 www.julianfoye.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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foodie

Sea, sand and

SANTA

Set in the heart of Perranporth, The Tywarnhayle Inn is a family and dog friendly pub, serving home cooked food and local ales seven days a week.

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afely sheltered from the Atlantic winter gales, The Tywarnhayle team are ready with a warm welcome as you look for respite after a wintry beach walk.

Ready for Christmas, they’re already getting excited for events such as the lantern parade on 8th December, which, with Santa’s grotto and carols from a local choir, promises to inspire anyone who’s yet to feel festive! And, on 12th December, the team will add a Christmassy twist to their weekly quiz, offering spot prizes from 8.30pm.

In fact, Perranporth’s winter calendar is packed with festive activities and on 18th December, the town’s Christmas market will bring together arts, crafts, foodie stalls and local choirs – perfect for enjoying Christmas by the sea.

The new festive menu, which they’re particularly excited about, is ideal for work parties and family gatherings. Just £14.95 for two courses or £19.95 for three, it includes table decorations as well as after dinner tea, coffee and Cornish festive fudge. Expect seasonal favourites such as homemade duck pate and sweet pepper with onion soup, as well as traditional roast turkey, silverside beef and pan-fried seabass! And, when Christmas has been and gone and you’d rather not face the task of cooking on New Year’s Day, the Tywarnhayle carvery is there to help ease that post-party hunger.

ë TOP LEFT We’re particularly excited for the sea bass! é MAIN Warm and comfortable – just what you need after a cold winter

On the 20th, the Local Vocalz choir will take centre stage, singing festive favourites and creating a wonderfully musical backdrop to the traditional and eagerly anticipated Christmas draw. Knowing what it means to be at the heart of a community, The Tywarnhayle will be open on the big day itself, from 12pm to 3pm, inviting locals and visitors alike to pop in for a celebratory toast to a very merry Christmas.

With plenty of festivities around the town to get excited about and the beach just moments away, The Tywarnhayle Inn is the perfect place to start getting into the Cornish Christmas spirit.

THE TYWARNHAYLE INN Tywarnhayle Square, Perranporth TR6 0ER 01872 572215 tywarnhayleinn@outlook.com www.tywarnhayleinn.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Stay

Coastal Coastal

Escapes Our choice of C�nish getaways

A stunning stay in Mevagissey.

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The SeaHoss

The SeaHoss, originally a fish cellar, was built from the timbers of an ancient shipwreck that washed up on a local beach during the 17th century. Recently, an impressive renovation has seen it transform into a luxury seaside cottage, perched proudly on the harbour wall in the heart of Mevagissey.

Looking out, there are some stunning views to be enjoyed through the windows. Inside, exquisite furnishings, such as the wall lights in the morning room – salvaged from a famous romantic 1930s ocean liner – as well as a galley kitchen, complete with electric Aga, give this Cornish, by-the-sea retreat a true sense of seaside authenticity.

Guests at The SeaHoss can make the most of lunches with a view – a benefit of having their own private, harbourfront terrace. And, with the pretty slipper bath overlooking the sea, what better way to round off an easy day by the sea than soaking with a flute of bubbles?

Set in a stunning part of Cornwall, with local fishermen bringing home some of the country’s finest and freshest seafood for you to choose from, fresh off the boat, The SeaHoss is the perfect place to enjoy a real taste of coastal Cornwall.

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Out & About Stay

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y r o t s r e m m su Inviting you to experience the Latitude50 lifestyle for yourself.

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he festive season is all about getting together with friends and family and, as the temperatures drop and you gather around the crackling fire, looking forward to the warmer months ahead, what better time than now to plan your next summer holiday?

If you and yours like to spend a holiday amongst the waves, Polzeath is perfect. Perhaps the rolling, hilly surroundings and the picture perfect harbour of the fishing village Port Isaac are more for you? Whatever it is that you’re looking for, Latitude50 provides a collection of quality, coastal accommodation within north Cornwall’s most beautiful locations. The company’s name – a reference to Cornwall’s geographic coordinates – reflects the team’s love for this stunning county.

Knowing how overwhelming the choice of destinations in Cornwall can be, the Latitude50 team have provided a quick guide to help you choose the location that best suits your next summer holiday in north Cornwall.

Rock If you fancy sailing, watersports, swimming, fishing and wildlife spotting as well as family beach days, dog walking and culinary experiences with a view, Rock is definitely for you!

Daymer Bay On the east side of the Camel estuary, Daymer Bay is ideal for you and your four-legged friend, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, family beach days, windsurfi ng, kitesurfi ng and swimming. The stunning stretch of ‘breezy cliffs’, as celebrated in the famed poetry of Sir John Betjeman, makes for a wonderful walk.

Polzeath One of the best surf breaks in Europe, Polzeath offers great body boarding, paddle boarding, family beach days, sunset walks and lunches with a view. There’s also a great selection of surf schools!

Port Isaac Explore the harbour and hidden streets and sample locally caught seafood. Fine dining, cosy country pubs as well as coasteering, kayaking, coastal walks and Doc Martin’s house combine for a peaceful and revitalising stay.

é ABOVE (LEFT TO RIGHT) Seabreeze in Polzeath Chy Lowen in Daymer Bay Living the Latitude50 lifestyle in Rock 2 The Old Bakehouse in Port Isaac ç LEFT Picnic in the dunes at Rock Beach Orchard House in Rock

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Charity

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With Christmas fast approaching, let’s show some festive spirit and help fund the RNLI’s latest lifeboat currently being built, which could help save lives at sea in Cornwall.

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he Shannon class lifeboat, due to be named Brianne Aldington, will enter the RNLI’s Relief Fleet when it rolls off the production line at the charity’s All-weather Lifeboat Centre at RNLI HQ in Poole, Dorset, next year.

As a Shannon, the lifeboat will be capable of reaching speeds of 25 knots and, thanks to its twin water jet engines, it is the most agile all-weather lifeboat in the charity’s fleet. Being a Relief Fleet lifeboat, it will be deployed on service at lifeboat stations across the UK and Ireland that have a Shannon – like St Ives Lifeboat Station – when the station’s own lifeboat is off service for repair or maintenance.

Through the lifesaving charity’s Christmas appeal, the RNLI hopes to raise £640,000 to help fund the new Shannon lifeboat. It costs £2.2 million to produce a Shannon, with the majority of Brianne Aldington being funded by a legacy gift left by Catherine Anne Aldington.

Mrs Aldington and her late husband Brian had a lifelong ambition to fund a lifeboat in their joint names – an ambition that will be realised when Brianne Aldington goes on service next year.

Rob Cocking, RNLI Coxswain at St Ives Lifeboat Station, says: “As the saying goes, Christmas is a time for giving. So we’re asking the public for their support to help us raise enough money to fund our latest Shannon class lifeboat this

Christmas – it could help us save lives here at St Ives Lifeboat Station in the future.

Having this lifeboat in our Relief Fleet ensures we can continue to save lives at sea 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – even when our station’s lifeboat goes off service for repairs or maintenance.”

Whether they’re unwrapping presents, tucking into a turkey or settling down to watch the Queen’s speech, volunteer lifeboat crew members across the UK and Ireland will be on call 24/7 over the festive season, ready to drop everything to go and save lives at sea when their pagers beep.

RNLI www.rnli.org.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

Donate now!

To support the RNLI’s Christmas appeal call 0300 3009907 or donate online at www.rnlishannonappeal2016.org

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Lifestyle

Ding dong merrily

on high!

An opportunity to interview living legend Gareth Malone, visiting Cornwall to record the Perranarworthal Handbell Ringers for his Christmas album?… Yes please! words by:

Mandy Milano

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areth Malone is travelling the country recording choirs, musicians and singers for his Christmas album. And he is recording them where they usually rehearse, whether that’s a school or village hall, church, pub or – in this case – someone’s front room in a pretty bungalow at Penpol, overlooking the creek. It’s a gorgeous sunny day and one cameraman is already here from ITV and the BBC crew will arrive shortly. I am a bit starstruck!

Gareth is already there when I arrive; the lovely lady from Decca Records greets me, introduces me to Janet, the homeowner and leader of the handbell ringers, and whispers that Gareth is working at the moment so I am to come in quietly and will be introduced shortly. But Gareth is having none of it!

Official images courtesy of: Ray Burmiston

As soon as he hears me he abandons his laptop in the dining room and comes out to say hello. All warm smiles, he is genuinely pleased to meet me! I am a little in love and a little less in awe! And no, of course, I’m not disturbing him, and what would I like to do first, interview, photos, whatever?

We disappear outside for a few photos…

“Is it too bright? Will I be squinting?” I am obviously working with the quintessential professional! Then we settle in the sitting room to chat. Well I say settle, we have to move a couple of chairs together in a tiny space that’s left in the room, which has been completely taken over by tables on three sides around a tiny space for a conductor (Gareth) and lots of wires and microphones overhead, to the side and on the tables. I look across at Janet, the leader of the handbell ringers, and

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she grins happily at me! Through the sliding doors, the sound engineer is setting up equipment and testing microphones.

To say that Gareth is delightful is an understatement; he is easy and relaxed and seems unaware of his status and fame. And he loves being in Cornwall. “It’s one of my favourite places,” he tells me with a grin... he smiles a lot! “I’ve been coming here for holidays since I was a child and now I come back with my family. My walking boots are wearing thin after some brilliant rambles in Cornwall in April. I just wish I had time to stay longer for a bit of walking this time too… but

The album features contributions from stars including Ricky Wilson (from the Kaiser Chiefs) on the track Paradise Street written by Gareth, Fyfe Dangerfield on Silent Night and Welsh harpist Catrin Finch on Walking in the Air. And, Gareth does what he does best – working with a host of singers, including the London Youth Choir, Belfast Community

ç LEFT A young Gareth, enjoying Christmas as a child

“I’ve been coming here for holidays since I was a child and now I come back with my family” Gareth Malone

ë MAIN Gareth gets into the Christmas spirit î BELOW The new Christmas album

we are due back in London for the Invictus choir, then up to Birmingham to record some gospel singers and then a school choir in Wales where the school got burnt down in an arson attack on New year’s Eve. And on it goes! The schedule is pretty packed!” He grins again obviously in his element making music with people in their local communities.

A Great British Christmas, released on Decca on 2nd December, is Gareth’s first Christmas album, and aims to unite the country through music. The nation’s favourite choirmaster conducts recording sessions with a variety of musicians in different locations – from our own Perranarworthal Handbell Ringers, to the Hornsey Girls School Steel Pans Band in London, and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band in West Yorkshire.

Gospel Choir, Birmingham Gospel Choir, plus the Invictus Choir in a rendition of the Dire Straits classic ‘Brothers in Arms’.

His own choir, Voices, can be heard singing on every track apart from one, Only You, which features Gareth’s own voice, stacked up to form a choir.

The album includes a mixture of winter favourites, including the music to Frozen, plus traditional Christmas songs in new arrangements, and even a performance of Gareth’s own carol, A Child is Born, the first piece he ever wrote. A young Gareth composed it while he was still at school and his old music teacher shares the writing credit.

Last year, his Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir swept to a shock victory over

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“I’ve been obsessed with music since before I can remember. I was always playing the piano as a young child” Gareth Malone

é ABOVE With Janet Thomas, leader of the handbell ringers

Justin Bieber for the UK Christmas number one spot. A Bridge Over You became a social media sensation, with even Bieber supporting its run to the top. Can he do it again? Gareth tells me: “I’m just delighted to be bringing together musicians from all over the country for this new recording project, which offers a fresh take on traditional festive tunes and celebrates the unique sound of a British Christmas.”

A bit of background “I've been obsessed with music since before I can remember. I was always playing the piano as a young child and singing has been part of my life since the very beginning. I grew up in London until I was ten, when we moved to Bournemouth and I attended the local grammar school. It was here that my love of choirs began. Studying Drama at the University of East Anglia, I had to fit music into my spare time. But I was always in the university choir and started composing music for theatre productions. When I finished my studies I wanted to continue learning about singing so after a few years of private tuition I auditioned for a postgraduate course at The Royal Academy of Music, London.” He stops and smiles proudly. “After two years of very hard work I passed with distinction in 2005.”

But he’s probably best known for BBC2’s The Choir. The series has become incredibly

successful, winning BAFTAs, an RTS and a Broadcast award. “I’m still in contact with many of the singers from my previous projects and I’m delighted by the progress made by Lancaster School Choir since the series, proving that boys really do sing.” The programme has given birth to new singing groups such as the wonderful South Oxhey Choirs and the amazing Military Wives Choir, who topped the charts with Wherever You Are, bringing a tear to the most cynical of eyes!

Back at the house The bell ringers have arrived, as have the BBC; much meeting and greeting ensues, then some photos (with obligatory Christmas hats, even though it’s a rather warm autumnal day), and a couple of takes of Gareth arriving at the front door and meeting the bell ringers, who are all as star struck as me and continue to giggle and fluff walking through the front door! But then things start to settle down to the serious stuff of recording; the bell ringers now arranged round the tables.

A couple of nervous, early misunderstandings are sorted out… “No you don’t play the first few bars, they are just there to help you to come in.”

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é ABOVE The recording session in progress

I watch from the sidelines, shoeless!

The sound engineer has asked the two cameramen and me to remove our shoes as the mics can pick up the vibrations of us moving around. The usually spacious front room is packed and warm. Gareth is looking a bit puzzled as the bell ringers practice… something isn’t quite right! He stops them and asks them to ring each bell in turn, it gets to about bell six when his face lights up and he says, “That’s it! That’s the clear Christmas ring

“The bell ringers relax and rise to the occasion of working with such a professional… and the sound is glorious!”

of a hand bell I want!” And it is a wonderful clear uplifting sound. Janet steps in… turns out that everyone else has the equivalent to a bell ringer ’ s muffler switched on in their bells to lessen the sound for rehearsing indoors. With mufflers off, Gareth restarts the session, happy to have the joyful Christmas bell sounds he wants.

The rehearsals continue, cameramen weave in and out of tight spaces to get just the right shot, while I sit and take it all in.

The joy of watching Gareth Malone at work: building confidence, praising then asking for just a bit more: “maybe try letting that bell ring on rather then damping it next time… yes, that’s much better!” The bell ringers relax and rise to the occasion of working with such a professional... and the sound is glorious! I have already ordered several copies to share out, and I am definitely keeping one! This is a bit different from the usual Christmas music we have to tolerate in shops and on the radio… it’s just proper festive music made by people from all walks of life across the UK under the rather wonderful leadership of one Gareth Malone! I am in awe!

Win a CD!

For your chance to win a signed copy of the new cd in time for Christmas go to www.cornwall-living.co.uk

GARETH MALONE www.garethmalone.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Out & about

Crossing the Fowey river on the Bodinnick ferry (circa 1889)

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A look back at life on �e coast in days gone by.

very now and then, we rie through the archives to dig out a classic photograph from yesteryear. For this issue we discovered this wonderfully serene scene, documenting boatmen on the Fowey river in the late 19th century. To this day, almost 130 years later, a ferry still crosses this small stretch of water connecting the two sides of the river. Do you have any fascinating vintage images of life on the coast? Let us know!

Image courtesy of: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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Win!

Enter our competitions for the chance to win these fantastic prizes!

To enter visit

www.cornwall-living.co.uk

A luxury getaway

Win a two-night stay in at The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate worth £340 The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate is offering the chance to unwind in comfort with a two-night stay in a luxury room boasting its very own balcony. Relax in the Clearing Spa, wake up and enjoy a delicious breakfast and wrap up for an afternoon stroll around the woodlands. What’s more, you’ll have dinner in The Elephant Bar and Brasserie on the first day.

Cooking in style

Win a Horizon stove cooking kit worth £195 The Anevay team believe in getting outdoors all year round, and with a Horizon stove, you can! It’s a great, eco-friendly alternative to a barbeque, perfect for the beach, back garden or impromptu picnics. This kit includes: a wooden travel box, the Horizon stove, a spun iron Netherton Foundry pan and an eco-fuel starter pack.

Living in luxury

Win a selection of Mint House Interiors furnishings worth up to £500

Turn your home into a stylish paradise with this generous prize offered by Mint House Interiors, which includes a stunning luxury throw, lamp, vase and some other fabulous pieces. Mint House Interiors is an emerging interior design firm based in Cornwall.

St Ives retreat

Win a week’s stay in a stunning St Ives’ apartment, complete with sea view worth up to £595 Forever Cornwall is offering a one week escape to Captain’s Rest, a lovely bolthole, for two or four, with far reaching views across the harbour and bay, in a delightful area of St Ives. You will be able to stroll to beautiful sandy beaches and the harbour, as well as numerous restaurants and art galleries, or enjoy breathtaking coastal walks.

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Competitions Meal with a view

Win a three-course meal for two at Lusty Glaze Beach Restaurant worth up to £100 The Lusty Glaze team are giving the opportunity for two lucky people to dine out in style at this beautiful beach bar and restaurant. Enjoy the stunning sea view while you tuck into a delicious three-course meal and sip from a complimentary bottle of house wine, the perfect way to experience Cornish dining.

Cosy Cornish meal

Win a three-course dinner for two and a bottle of wine worth £80

The Cornish Arms, Hayle, is offering a delicious three-course dinner for two this winter. With a table by one of the cosy woodburners, you can enjoy the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere of this historic pub.

Relax in style

Win a Mindful Moments treatment with a 25-minute facial and a Mindful Moments gift set at Una St Ives Spa worth over £130 Win a nurturing meditation experience with a calming foot ritual and a firm and meaningful back massage, followed by an uplifting facial. Clear your mind and soothe your soul with Spiezia’s Mindful Moments treatment. After your massage you will be gifted a Mindful Moments gift set, which includes three beautifully scented organic aromatherapy oils to continue your relaxation at home.

A Great British Christmas Win a signed copy of Gareth Malone’s new Christmas album!

As you’ll know from our feature on page 46, everybody’s favourite BAFTA award-winning choirmaster, TV’s Gareth Malone, recently travelled around the country to record the nation’s best choirs and musical ensembles for his brand new album, A Great British Christmas. Our editor, Mandy, was lucky enough to meet the man himself as he recorded Cornwall’s very own Perranarworthal Handbell Ringers. And what’s more, we’ve managed to get our hands on a signed copy of the album featuring the fruits of their labours, for one lucky winner.

Head to our competitions page online for all the details. This specific competition ends at midnight on 18th December in order to catch the last post before Christmas. Good luck!

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No purchase necessary. Prize draw open to anyone in the UK age 18 years or over excluding employees of The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate, Anevay, Una St Ives, Spiezia, Mint House Interiors, Forever Cornwall, Lusty Glaze, The Cornish Arms (Hayle), Decca Records, 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 draw you agree to receive marketing material via email, phone and post. You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe links in our email correspondence. The prize is non-transferrable and non-exchangeable. No cash alternative available. Winners must be willing to provide their name and country of residence for publicity if required. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winners will be drawn at random after 2nd January 2016 (except Gareth Malone competition). The winner will be notified by email within 14 days after the draw closes. Subject to availability.

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A Cornish

CHRISTMAS Fantastic festive ideas to eat, drink and relax this Christmas.

Patnick’s Preserves

This gift set is the perfect present for the connoisseur of quality preserves (£12.50).

Choose your favourite award-winning preserves, including Cornish strawberry jam with Cointreau. Smaller two-jars gift sets (£4.50), and hampers (£30).

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Found in the Egyptian House on the historic Chapel Street, Penzance, the team produces lovely handmade, all-natural cosmetic and beauty products in small batches. Expect high quality, value for money, ethical standards and all-round loveliness!

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Polgoon Vineyard

Bathrooms have become the sanctuary of our homes – the place we start and end our day.

You can start and end your search at Dougfield Plumbers Supplies’ bath and kitchen showroom.

Displaying brands such as Vado, Eastbrook, Bristan, Heritage, Bauhaus, Nuance and Tremercati. Dougfields is your trusted, local, independent 01326 374424 supplier. www.muddybeach.com 01326 375801 www.dougfields.co.uk 01326 375801 www.facebook.com/dougfieldpenryn

This family business, overlooking Mount’s Bay, produces award-winning artisan wines, ciders and juices. Its 2013 Seyval Sparkling White Wine is the perfect bottle to celebrate Christmas; a great present for the person with everything.

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Muddy Beach

Muddy Beach’s relaxed, riverside setting is the perfect place to celebrate this festive season.

You can book your Christmas party at the beautiful café/restaurant between the 1st and 23rd of December (minimum of six people per party).333946 To view the full Christmas menu, visit 01736 their website and get your taste buds tingling. www.polgoon.com

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foodie

Island

FLAVOURS A kick-back atmosphere and tantalising menus make Cribbs the place to visit in Falmouth.

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ribbs owner John Duncan, originally from St Vincent, has brought the taste of the Caribbean to Cornwall, with exciting authentic menus inspired by traditional dishes from the West Indies. Diners can sit back and relax in a friendly atmosphere, enjoying either Caribbean cuisine or British classics with a Caribbean twist.

Fusing locally-sourced produce with flavours from John’s home, the varied lunch and dinner menus need tasting to be believed, with favourites including Jamaican jerk chicken and Caribbean golden mussels. So, next time you’re in Falmouth, whether it’s a lazy lunch

or a fun-filled evening with dinner and cocktails that you’re looking for, Cribbs is certainly for you!

Fancy a taste of the Caribbean at your own table? The Cribbs team have kindly shared their simple yet mouth-watering recipe for Caribbean roast chicken with vegetables, a dish that’s certain to satisfy on a winter’s day!

CRIBBS CORNWALL 33 Arwenack Street, Falmouth TR11 3JE 01326 210000 www.cribbscornwall.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

Cribbs Caribbean ROAST CH IC KE N

INGREDIENTS MET HOD

½ kg boneless chicken thighs 1 medium tomato, ch opped 1 soup spoon of tomato ketchup 1 soup spoon of soy sau ce 2 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped ½ medium onion, pe eled and chopped A pinch of chopped fresh thyme 1 carrot, diced 1 bell pepper, diced

1. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, inc luding the water, and stir with a wooden spoon.

2. Leave for an hour before placing in a shallow baking tray.

3. Place the tray in the oven at 200⁰C for an hour an da until cooked through. half or

½ courgette, diced Salt and pepper (to tas te) ¼ scotch bonnet pepp er, chopped ½ pint water

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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.

Book now for Christmas 2 courses for £15 in January WWW.TYWARNHAYLEINN.CO.UK

Tywarnhayle Square Perranporth Cornwall TR6 OER

THE FALMOUTH

PACKET INN Local food, Local Ales, and Friendly Welcome

The Falmouth Packet Inn was named BEST DINING PUB 2014 in the Taste Of The West Awards.

We pride ourselves on sourcing and using fresh local Cornish produce.

CHRISTMAS MENU

available from 26th November lunch & dinner (Bookings Only) through to the 23rd December and available early January if required.

CATERING FOR LARGE PARTIES EFFORTLESSLY Don’t forget to book for our popular Sunday Carvery.

Open from 12pm - 2.30pm & 5pm - 8pm Local home-cooked dishes • Meat from the grill • Sunday Carvery Catch of the day • Dales Family Butchers • Outside Catering

BEST CARVERY IN CORNWALL 2016 Falmouth Packet Inn. Rosudgeon, Nr Marazion, Penzance. TR20 9QE

01736 762240 www.falmouthpacketinn.co.uk

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Out & about

Deck the halls Enjoy a very merry Christmas at The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

ê BELOW Father Christmas and one of his elves look at letters from children

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hristmas is always a magical time of year for The Lost Gardens of Heligan and this festive season will see them bursting at the seams with festive goodies, as the team celebrate with their biggest Christmas offering yet!

On Monday 19th December between 5.30pm and 9pm, The Lost Gardens team invite you to join in the Christmas spirit with free entrance to the magical LanternLit Gardens, on one of their enchanting Christmas Lantern Nights.

There will be a 10% discount in the Heligan shop for all visitors, which will be brimming with Christmas inspiration and a wide range of Heligan and locally produced items. A warm welcome awaits you all in the Heligan Kitchen, where you can tempt your taste buds with delicious seasonal treats from the Heligan Bakery. Or why not just sit back and soak up the Christmas atmosphere

with a mulled wine, whilst listening to the harmonic tones of the live choirs and hammered dulcimer?

With the advancing colder days, why not warm chilly toes by the wood burner and enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch served with all the festive trimmings in the Heligan Kitchen, until Friday 23rd December (except Mondays); the perfect way to celebrate the festive season with family and friends.

On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December, The Lost Gardens will be rolling out its very first Christmas Fair, which will see over 70 local producers, artisans, creators and makers trading under a canopy of festive joy, sharing in Heligan’s ethos for showcasing local businesses.

This family friendly event will give you the perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit and find some truly unique Christmas gifts. The event includes garden entry and

é ABOVE Bee boles lit up at night

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è RIGHT Opening the door to a garden of delights ê BELOW Post a personal message to Father Christmas î BELOW RIGHT A lantern on Flora’s Green path

is free to Heligan Annual Members, £1 for Local Pass holders and £2 for everyone else.

This Christmas, The Lost Gardens will once again be welcoming back Father Christmas to its cosy Head Gardener’s Office, where you and your family will meet ‘the man himself’ by the fire and if they have been good, each child will receive a beautiful traditional gift!

Children of all ages will also have the chance to write and post their letters to Father Christmas between the 1st to 24th December, as well as try their hands at Christmas craft activities in the Steward’s House and follow the magical Christmas Trail as they explore The Lost Gardens.

THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN 01726 845100 www.heligan.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Out & about

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Thursday 5th January Vintage dance band Pasadena Roof Orchestra re-create the golden sounds of the 1920s and 1930s. Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and the electrifying hot jazz from Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington.

Enjoy an evening of live music, with more than a dash of humour.

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at HFC

As the nights get longer there is plenty to keep you singing and dancing at Hall for Cornwall.

Ghost the Musical

Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th January The Oscar-winning love story performed live on stage. Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved wife Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phoney storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger.

n The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Warren Miller: Ski Film Tour

Monday 9th January The Here There and Everywhere Tour takes you on a breathtaking cinematic journey across the globe. Join the world’s best skiers and snowboarders as they chase powder and first descents in Alaska, tour Greenland by dog sled and head out on a Swiss adventure aboard the Glacier Express. Experience the steep, the deep and the unthinkable.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story: 50th Anniversary Tour

Tuesday 10th Jan The Simon & Garfunkel Story returns with a brand new show for 2017! The show incorporates huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits, including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

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Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet

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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 the company will perform the festive favourite The Nutcracker on 20th and 21st January, with its familiar score performed by a live orchestra.

Circus of Horrors: The Never-Ending Nightmare

Wednesday 11th January Circus of Horrors, finalist of Britain’s Got Talent, celebrates its 21st anniversary, with The Never-Ending Nightmare, an amazing amalgamation of bizarre, brave and beautiful acts, all woven into an Alice in Horror Land type story. Performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek!

Age Recommendation 16+

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Saturday 14th January Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return with their Hits to Blues World Tour, giving fans a unique opportunity to rediscover the songs that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time. An evening of classic Fleetwood Mac including Rhiannon, Don’t Stop, You Make Loving Fun, Seven Wonders, Albatross, Oh Well, and the plaintive Man of the World.

The Best of ABBA Performed by Waterloo

Sunday 8th January The phenomenal new tribute show Waterloo gives fans the opportunity to experience the thrill of a live ABBA show! With a full live cast and band, stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography, this is a show you do not want to miss.

Vampires Rock: Ghost Train

Saturday 7th January Steve Steinman, your favourite Vampire Baron, is back in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock.

Packed with aerial silk stunts, fang-tastic fire routines, guitar Gods and sexy vampettes performing some of the best rock anthems, including tracks from Guns & Roses, AC/DC and Meat Loaf.

An Evening with Tom Paxton, featuring Special Guests Cathy & Marcy

Friday 13th January Tom Paxton is a revered figure in folk music, with enduring songs, thousands of live performances, and a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award.

Celebrated amongst his peers and audiences alike, he is one of the most highly regarded folk singer-songwriters of his generation, with classics including The Last Thing On My Mind, Bottle Of Wine, and Ramblin’ Boy.

HALL FOR CORNWALL

01872 262466 For tickets and full event listings visit: www.hallforcornwall.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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The Beach Boys Story

Friday 6th January With a new show for 2017, The Beach Boys Band reproduce 100% live, the complex orchestral arrangements and intricate harmonies of America’s biggest ever pop group. From surf to sun, get swept along with hits including God Only Knows, Good Vibrations, I Get Around, Surfin’ USA, California Girls and many more.

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Advice

How will you spend yours?

Since 6th April 2015, anyone aged 55 or over has been able to take their entire defined contribution pension fund however they want...

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his decision has allowed most pension plan-holders to draw down as much, or as little of their pension, at any time. Effectively, we are now free to shop around and devise a multitude of product combinations – even taking it all as cash! However, whilst retirement freedom creates more choice, it can also bring with it more risk...

And it’s not just pension plan-holders coming up to retirement who are considering this issue. It will also impact upon those of us in the workplace who are looking to build up our pension pot (or thinking about taking one out), who now recognise that the new government rules may require a change in our pension planning.

On average men retire at 64 years and 6 months and women at 63.8, according to the report Retirement Income Uncovered by Old Mutual Wealth. At these ages men can expect to live until 86.3 and women until 86.9. Being retired for 21 years or more means planning for an income that funds retirement for this length of time.

Don’t pay any more tax than you have to...

The first 25% of your pension pot will be taxfree either as one lump sum or as the first 25% of multiple lump sums.

Here are some of the key options arising from the Pension Freedoms:

1. Uncrystallised funds pension lump sum These funds are ‘uncrystallised’, as they have not yet been used to pay a scheme pension, buy an annuity, or designated to a flexi-access drawdown fund. As it stands, your pension pot would remain as currently invested, or can be taken partly, or all, as cash.

2. Annuities Historically, three-quarters of the 320,000 or so people that retire each year opted for an annuity, which offers a regular guaranteed income.

And, for many, this certainty of payment may mean that it’s still the best option. (Source: HM Treasury, March 2014)

3. Flexi-access drawdown At the other end of the scale are ‘drawdown products’, which could potentially offer a better return but do come with a higher degree of risk, as you’ll still be investing in the stock markets, and so on.

ê BELOW Matt Begley, retirement planning expert at Harris Begley Financial Planning

4. Blended solutions The likelihood, for many, is that they may opt for a mix of immediate cash, annuity and flexiaccess drawdown – thereby meeting current needs, delivering a guaranteed income for life, yet also leaving some funds invested in the hope of future growth.

Making the right decisions for your future can seem a daunting prospect and it’s essential that you take expert advice. Harris Begley take pride in offering a personal service that takes your individual circumstances into account. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your pension and plan for your future.

The value of pensions and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.

HARRIS BEGLEY FINANCIAL PLANNING The Regent Chapel Street, Penzance TR18 4AE Office: 01736 366550 Mobile: 07795 144795 matt.begley@harrisbegley.co.uk www.harrisbegley.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A delightful decade Penryn’s Just Delights celebrates ten years of helping to make Cornwall’s homes beautiful.

words by:

Felix Rowe

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t’s always heartwarming to discover an independent, family-run business that’s not just surviving, but positively thriving. This is just the case with mother-and-daughter team, Daun and Jemma at Just Delights in Penryn.

In fact, family values lie at the very heart of this inspiring gift and homewares shop, which recently celebrated its tenth birthday, at the source of the Penryn river.

Keen to discover more, we pop in to see what all the fuss is about. So what’s the key to success? “Amazing support from our lovely customers who have kept us going for the last ten years,” says Jemma.

Especially in today’s uncertain climate, it takes a lot to take root. Jemma and Daun follow the simple but effective ethos that if

you want to be cherished by the community then you have be an active part of it. “It’s essential,” says Daun. “Penryn is a thriving town, and we love to call it home. It’s great to watch families grow with us.” They also like to support local charities, ever willing to donate raffle prizes for a good cause.

Wandering around the store, it’s easy to see the attraction – a real treasure trove of beautiful delights for house and home, and plenty of gift ideas. As one happy customer once remarked, “this shop is like food for the soul.” Jemma, whilst unassuming, has a clear eye for design, as highlighted by the beautiful displays. Jemma has designed and built most of the shelving herself, including chunky wooden shelves and scaffolding frames, creating a cool, ontrend industrial look.

The entire shop is beautifully curated with great thought, segmented into themed collections, to help you find exactly what you’re looking for – homewares, beach chic, gifts (including a large card collection for every occasion), weddings (from decorations to favours), new babies, children… it’s all there, waiting to be discovered.

Just Delights stocks a huge range of Grand Illusions vintage paint. “Customers have found it much better to use than other wellknown brands of chalk paint,” explains Daun. “It’s very smooth – like painting with double cream! What’s more, it comes in a beautiful colour palette.” (Inspired by Daun’s enthusiasm, we later return to pick up a pot and have a go ourselves at home, transforming an old, dark cupboard into a bright, chic and entirely unique piece of furniture – result!)

ë LEFT Find your Christmas style at Just Delights é ABOVE The Christmas stationery area with a great selection of festive cards í BELOW Other ranges in store from seaside homeware to wedding gifts

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é ABOVE These driftwood reindeer are perfect for a Cornish Christmas î RIGHT The selection of chalk paint by Grand Illusions with prices from £6.50

It’s worth popping in regularly too as the stock is ever changing. Expect lots of beautiful colour schemes for spring 2017, featuring relaxing turquoises and corals, as well as lots more homewares. As you’d expect at this time of year, Christmas has arrived, with a whole host of accoutrements to make the home fabulously festive. It’s all very sophisticated and tastefully done – not a piece of tinsel in sight! We love the subtle, contemporary Scandi inspired collection, with muted, whitewashed tones – the driftwood reindeer injects a unique beachy feel to Christmas.

You have to offer something that little bit special in an independent shop, and this is where Just Delights really comes to the fore, offering a refreshing alternative to the high street. Yes, of course, there’s the fantastic array of unusual treasures themselves, sourced from a range of high quality, artisan producers from both near and afar. But – crucially – there’s also the accompanying service.

Good, old-fashioned traditional service, that is. “Jemma will go the extra mile for everyone,” says Daun, always keen to track down what you are looking for.

Clearly attention to detail is so important.

Just Delights offers a free gift-wrapping service, ensuring that the presentation is as exquisite as the gifts inside. Even more impressive is the fact they have raised over £800 this year from donations for CLIC Sargent, the charity that supports children and the young who have cancer. Just Delights also offers gift vouchers, which make the perfect Christmas presents.

What does the future hold? Daun would like to do more painted furniture, while Jemma looks to offer a more formalised design consultancy service, drawing on her expertise in selecting beautiful wares for the home. Her eye for design has already caught the attention of a local developer.

Next time I’m look for that unique gift or something special for the home, I know exactly where I’ll be heading.

JUST DELIGHTS Commercial Road, Penryn TR10 8AQ 01326 379075 www.justdelights.co.uk Just-Delights Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

Workshops

Daun runs furniture painting workshops and bespoke one-on-one sessions, and can even travel across Cornwall to your home. Call Daun to discuss your specific requirements. Alternatively if don’t have the time (or will) to do it yourself, simply arrange to bring your piece into the shop and Daun will paint it for you!

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Shopping

New �is winter Studio Gallery has something truly Cornish to go beneath the Christmas tree this year.

Opening times Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm

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aving opened just in time for the Christmas season, Studio Gallery is proof that Porthleven is still a popular winter destination, not only for its restaurants, pubs and coastline, but for its diverse wealth of work that draws discerning art buyers in, all year-round.

Owned by Julia Schofield, this small gallery has a diverse range of work, including sculpture, glass, ceramics and textiles alongside paintings, prints and the jewellery of Emily Nixon and Julia herself! Step inside and you may be surprised to find a sparkling bridal hair garland alongside a giant lobster footstool, or a leather travel journal, handblocked in gold leaf, alongside a fantastical ginger jar in studio glass.

“I’m particularly pleased to be featuring painter and print-maker Elaine Turnbull, and stained glass artist, Julia Mills at the moment,” Julia explains. “It’s really exciting to have the sumptuous gold, rose gold and silver designs of Emily Nixon as the only other jeweller in the gallery. Her precious metals are a glorious counterpoint to mine, providing a real choice for people.”

Julia also has her own on-site workshop. “I have a small work area in the gallery where I create originals and limited editions,”

Julia tells us. “When I’m not designing for a wedding (which may include all the female principle guests!), I’m usually mixing luscious, semi-precious stones and Venetian glass; exploring whatever tangent I happen to be following, with a huge diversity of style and drawing influence from all my favourite periods.”

While her special occasion and bridal work is well known throughout west Cornwall, the opening of Studio Gallery is a new, exciting venture for her! Now, she can display fine Cornish makers and painters who are not already in Porthleven, and whose work is not aimed solely at holiday visitors.

So, if you’re looking to buy something this Christmas that’s handmade, Cornish and made within 20 miles of bustling Porthleven, check out Julia’s Facebook page or, even better, head to the gallery itself and give yourself a treat!

é ABOVE From jewellery to fine art, Studio Gallery, perched at the top of Fore Street, has something for everyone

STUDIO GALLERY Top of Fore Street, Porthleven TR13 9HH 01326 617624 07972 158064 www.studiogalleryporthleven.co.uk StudioGalleryPorthleven Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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YOUR GIFT VOUCHER Looking for that special gift…? whether it's a birthday, anniversary or just treating that someone special.

You can buy a monetary voucher for a specific value from a minimum of £20, with incremental increases of £10.

We offer a wide range of gift vouchers including afternoon tea, spa treatments, dinner, lunch, overnight stays or a monetary amount - there is sure to be something to suit all tastes.

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Cornwall Gold provides more than just local jewellery and Cornish history; it also boasts a scintillating seasonal menu.

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t is well known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and at Cornwall Gold it is also the best. You may not be familiar with Cornwall Gold’s role in serving outstanding Cornish food but the Cornish Pantry Restaurant offers award-winning chefs and locally sourced food, so local it comes from within 20 miles of the kitchen! So if you fancy a proper Cornish start to the day head on down to Cornwall Gold!

You can find this hidden gem just off the A30, between Redruth and Portreath, and nestled amongst 18 acres of stunning grounds; it’s the perfect location from which to start your day. But how will you start your day? Are you a fan of the classic bubble and squeak or will you be tempted by the awardwinning full Cornish breakfast that is served on a tin miner’s shovel? We honestly don’t know how anyone could say no to that!

The shovel is a brilliant gesture to the site’s rich heritage, as Cornwall Gold is home to the last remaining tin mill in Europe.

Tolgus Mill is a historic treasure and offers a fascinating tour while maintaining selfsustaining commerce.

The mill provides all of the tin that is featured in Cornwall Gold’s Tolgus Collection, a range of bespoke jewellery available in both heritage and contemporary

Cornish designs, and thus funding the restoration and maintenance of this amazing working mill. These delicately crafted pieces are forged from tin and combined with silver and gold, so they truly are pieces of history and art.

Before you browse the wonderful craftsmanship onsite, you can ensure you are fully satisfied by the breakfast menu, which is served everyday until 11.30am.

But don’t worry if that’s too early, the full Cornish breakfast is served all day alongside a variety of Cornish dishes such as licky pie, a pasty platter and clacky pork.

The attentive service and delicious food are sure to leave you feeling satisfied as you head off for your day of exploring all Cornwall Gold has to offer. This Cornish treat is open every day throughout the winter months from 10am to 4.30pm, with the exceptions of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. But don’t worry, that still leaves you with plenty of time for your wonderfully Cornish day out.

CORNWALL GOLD Tolgus Mill, Redruth TR16 4HN 01209 203280 www.cornwall-gold.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Shopping foodie Doorly’s 12 Year Old Rum – £34.99 (was £38.99) Made at the legendary Four Square Distillery by people who simply don’t make bad rums, this 12 year old offering has masses of tropical fruit, chewy caramel, leafy tobacco and fragrant oak notes flowing through it. A great sipper, it wasn’t long ago that you had to go to Barbados to get your hands on this mythical rum!

Bowmore Nine Year Old Sherry Cask – £24.50 (was £28.50)

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We’ll W drink to that!

This was selected by Carl from over 200 rums!

The Constantine Stores team share their top tipple tips for the coming festive season.

A new addition to the Bowmore range, this nine year old has spent its life in a combination of sherry and bourbon casks.

For a young whisky, this one has a lovely, deep mahogany colour and, on the nose, you’ll notice cocoa, spice and Christmas cake with smoke. Rich dark fruits and sweet smoke are balanced by sea salt and peat smoke; the quality to price ratio on this whisky is fantastic and needs tasting to be believed.

Mark picked this – a hard feat with over 1000 whiskies to choose from

ith Christmas just around the corner, there’s no better time to visit the team at Constantine Stores, the south west’s largest wine and spirit retailer. See what’s new and get their expert advice on what’s hot when it comes to a good, festive tipple. With an absolutely staggering array of wines and spirits from around the world, Santa Claus himself would be hard pressed to fit everything available here on his sleigh!

Boasting a wealth of knowledge, with plenty of options at their disposal, we were curious to know what the Constantine Stores team will be drinking this Christmas.

Iordanov Vodka – £39.99 This premium vodka is produced in one of Germany’s oldest distilleries, dated at over 150 years old, in the stunning town of Koblenz. Manufactured from 100% fine wheat and the crystal-clear, demineralised water from the Vogelsberg highlands, this vodka is distilled five times, making for a rich, gentle and aromatic flavour. Postdistillation, Iordanov Vodka is further filtered through charcoals to achieve maximum purity – a perfect gift for the discerning vodka connoisseur.

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Krohn Vintage 2005 Porto – £18.50 (was £21.99) Full-bodied and loaded with fruit, this single Quinta port has the concentration and depth of the hot 2005 vintage, with dark black cherry flavours and a firm finish. While we by no means encourage heavy drinking, it’s important to remember that once you open a vintage port, it needs drinking within a couple of days!

Gunpowder Gin – £31.99 Distilled in a little shed, in a small Irish town called Drumshanbo at the edge of a lake, this gin pushes the boundaries of distillation. Marrying some of the finest Irish and oriental botanicals together, including gunpowder tea, this unique gin never seems to last long on the shelves!

Atholl Brose – £17.99 (was £19.50) Inspired by an ancient Highland recipe, the award-winning Dunkeld Atholl Brose is a delicious, boutique liqueur that captures the best natural flavours of Scotland. A luxurious golden blend of single malt whisky, honey and carefully selected herbs, this is a standalone product that’s steeped in Scottish history. Indeed, this is one of the store’s most popular whisky liqueurs and the perfect accompaniment to a warm mince pie.

Two Birds Christmas Spice Vodka – £35.99/£11.85 (70cl/20cl)

Sam loves this, but feels guilty about the other 250 gins she left out!

While these are some of the team’s favourites, you can view the full range of products on the Drink Finder website...

Ever wanted to drink an alcoholic mince pie? The consensus among the Constantine Stores team is that this vodka comes very close to that! Take superb English vodka made from a base of cereal barley and sugar beet and infuse it with a blend of Christmas spices, including nutmeg, cinnamon and dried fruits, to create a smooth and winter-spiced festive drink – perfect next to a log fire!

Marquis de Montesquiou Reserve Armagnac – £29.99 (was £32.99) This excellent reserve Armagnac is double matured – initially in fresh, local black oak casks and later transferred to less active casks for the rest of its maturation. Sweetly honeyed with wood spices developing along with caramel hints and fragrant touches, this is one for the Christmas cabinet.

While these are some of the team’s favourites, Constantine Stores has a massive selection of alcohol to choose from and, not only that, tasting sessions are regularly held there so that you can try the best on show when it comes all things ABV. On Saturday 10th December, courtesy of the Southwestern Distillery team, there will be a Tarquin’s Gin tasting from 11am to 3pm!

CONSTANTINE STORES 30 Fore Street, Constantine, Falmouth TR11 5AB 01326 340226 sales@drinkfinder.co.uk www.drinkfinder.co.uk Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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Celebrated Cornish painter Matthew Lanyon passes away

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Plymouth College of Art’s graduates are making waves in the creative industries!

At the Cannes Yachting Festival this year Princess Yachts revealed an incredible artistic installation created by BA (Hons) Textiles graduate Hannah Webb and First Class BA (Hons) Contemporary Crafts graduate Fern Robinson from Plymouth College of Art. The collaborative piece of art brings to life the network of hidden wires inside every Princess Yacht, as part of a new partnership between Princess Yachts and Plymouth College of Art. This is just one of many industry partnerships that provide a myriad of professional opportunities for students and graduates.

Founded in 1856, Plymouth College of Art is a specialist art college offering a range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Pre-Degree qualifications in contemporary art, craft, design and media practises.

Plymouth College of Art students and graduates, like Hannah and Fern, are making waves in the UK’s booming creative industries, which contribute over £80 billion per year to the UK economy and provide employment for over 1.8 million people.

Matthew Lanyon, who has died aged 65, was one of Cornwall’s most important painters. An artist of singular vision, whose passion for the landscape and cultural legacy of his beloved Cornwall runs vibrantly throughout his work, Matthew leaves an immeasurable contribution to the art of Cornwall.

Born in St Ives in 1951, the third of six children of celebrated painter Peter Lanyon and his wife Sheila, he was raised amongst the major figures of British Modernism.

Despite winning the art prize at Penzance Grammar School as a child, Matthew was initially discouraged from studying art, but ultimately his early career as a joiner and carpenter gave way in his mid-thirties to a pressing desire to paint. “It was not until 1988 that I began to take my artwork seriously. At that time, I was drawing and painting every morning with my son, in the days before he went to school.” Matthew’s unique visual language and rare skill as a painter, thinker, and writer of prophetic words have given us some of this county’s most definitive and culturally relevant works. Those which hang in collections around the world take with them the story, not just of Cornwall as a landscape, but of its people, its folklore, of the artists’ own illuminating experience of time and place, and of the history and ongoing development of Cornish art. www.fineartcommunications.co.uk

Tom Raffield

To find out more about Plymouth College of Art’s creative qualifications and industry partnership opportunities visit www.plymouthart.ac.uk

Christmas at The Poly!

To get yourself in the festive spirit this Christmas why not pop along to The Poly from 2nd December and you can find a couple of fantastic limited edition mugs designed by artists Felix Packer and Esther Connon. December opening hours are Monday until Saturday, 10am to 7pm, plus late night shopping on Thursdays until 9pm, so you have plenty of time to pick up that perfect, one of a kind gift.

With Christmas in sight, The Poly is preparing to deck the halls with a brilliant variety of festive crafts. From Monday 5th until Saturday 10th December a ‘Meet the Maker’ Christmas market can be found in the Spring Gallery and Bar, selling a diverse range of beautiful Christmas gifts and unique delights.

Then, for two weeks only, The Poly Guild will unveil ‘Guild in the Gallery’, selling a larger range of Guild artists’ work, just in time for Christmas! It’s the perfect opportunity to see exquisitely handmade work and support your local makers. This bespoke wonder will be running from Monday 12th until Saturday 24th December.

For more information, call 01329 319461, follow the team on Twitter @thepolyguild or visit www.thepoly.org

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The Cornwall Living guide to art around the county

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Gold Leaf Dome Collection

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Criminal Minds

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By Thomas Cooper Gotch

Late Summer Weekend

By Sarah Blakey

1. QUAY ART

2. SALLY NAPIER JEWELLERY

3. PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY

4. CSCAPE ART

Ellis’ edgy style takes urban art to a whole new level, with the aim of bringing street art from the “outside in”. He draws from iconic moments in history, to which he likes to add a twist or create a juxtaposition to challenge the viewer, so expect the unexpected!

For a wide range of original paintings and limited editions by artists from around the world, visit the gallery or see the website.

Jeweller Sally Napier creates handcrafted jewellery, emphasising attention to detail whilst keeping a contemporary edge. Each piece and design is created individually, combining semi-precious stones, silver, gold and freshwater pearls.

You can purchase online or contact Sally if you’d like to visit her studio to see her work or discuss a commission or repair.

Originally from Northampton, Tom Gotch (1854 – 1931) was one of the first artists to discover the picturesque fishing village of Newlyn. This charming portrait of a local girl (c1908/9) can be seen on permanent display at Penlee House, alongside a selection of other works by artists of the Newlyn School.

The Craft Kiln (Cornish crafts), Sail Loft Emporium (antiques and collectables) and Cscape Art are all 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. Please see website for winter opening hours.

North Quay, Padstow PL28 8AF 01841 533534 www.quay-art.co.uk

Elmsleigh, Pinch Hill, Marhamchurch EX23 0ER 01288 361921 www.sallynapier.co.uk

Morrab Road, Penzance TR18 4HE 01736 363625 www.penleehouse.org.uk

Criminal Minds

By Ellis

Gold Leaf Dome Collection

By Sally Napier

Ruby

By Thomas Cooper Gotch

Late Summer Weekend

By Sarah Blakey

The Old Workshop, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NJ 01726 66639 www.theoldworkshopcharlestown.co.uk

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Showcasing local artists and art galleries

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Eat Art Bespoke framing service

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Winged Words

By Mel Chambers

5. EAT ART

Bespoke framing service

6. THE SUMMERHOUSE GALLERY

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.

Tenderness

By Theresa Gilder

Empire Way, Tregoniggie Estate, Falmouth TR11 4RX 01326 375917 www.eatart.co.uk

Tenderness

By Theresa Gilder

Dawn Surf, Porthleven

By Heather Howe

7. ALCHEMY TILES

8. CUSTOMS HOUSE GALLERY

The Summerhouse showcases the very best of Cornish art; celebrating both established artists alongside the up and coming. At Christmas there is beautiful jewellery, sculpture and glass, which make perfect gifts for those you love. Gift-wrapping and courier is also provided. It is a destination gallery and a wonderful place to visit at this time of year.

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray”, Rumi. Using ancient 13th century inlay techniques, carved not painted, each tile is individually handcarved into wet clay, inlaid, glazed and fired over three days. No tile can be replicated, making each one unique. Commissions welcome.

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.

Market Place, Marazion TR17 0AR 01736 711400 www.summerhousegallery.co.uk

Rose Cottage, Port Navas, Constantine,Falmouth TR11 5RJ 07768 193848 www.alchemytiles.com

Commercial Road, Porthleven TR13 9JD 01326 569365 www.cornwall-art.co.uk

Winged Words

By Mel Chambers

Dawn Surf, Porthleven

By Heather Howe

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Cold Enough for Snow

By Sue Atkinson

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Yellow Buttercup Field

By Nicholas Smith

Criminal Minds

By Ellis

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Kynance Sunset

By Carla Regler

Day Out at Parkandilac

By Alan Arthurs

9. ART WORLD GALLERY

10. BANK SQUARE GALLERY

11. ATISHOO GALLERY

12. CARLA REGLER GALLERY

Established in 2000, Art World Gallery by Falmouth’s harbour is the perfect place to browse the finest collection of French, Italian and Cornish artists. Helpful staff ensure a friendly, informal environment.

The gallery offers a home or business consultancy service, providing practical, creative advice on choosing and placing artworks, which complement your surroundings.

Although small in size, Bank Square Gallery offers a big visual impact. Paintings and prints by well known local artists adorn the walls and most days you will see resident artist Nicholas Smith painting in his studio. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm.

Situated in Charlestown, famous for BBC drama Poldark, 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.

Carla is an award-winning landscape photographer based in Porthleven, where she has two galleries, one above the popular kitchen-café Seadrift and a second, recently opened around the corner on Chapel Terrace, stocking a range of beautiful prints and stunning gifts, including Carla’s stunning work and fascinating vintage prints. Contact Carla for workshops in Cornwall.

71 Charlestown Road, Charlestown, St Austell PL25 3NL 01726 65900 www.atishoodesigns.co.uk

1 Chapel Terrace, Porthleven TR13 9HS 01326 354171 www.carlaregler.com

Cold Enough for Snow

By Sue Atkinson

62 Church Street, Falmouth TR11 3DS 01326 219323 www.artworldltd.com

Yellow Buttercup Field

By Nicholas Smith

Unit 2, 5 Bank Square St Just TR19 7HH 01736 788222 www.nicholassmithartist.com inquiries@nicholassmithartist.com

Day Out at Parkandilac

By Alan Arthurs

Kynance Sunset

By Carla Regler

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Shopping

Meet the maker

Introducing Dreya Bennett of Dreya Glass, beautiful bespoke fused glassware, featured on the new online marketplace, Little Piece of Cornwall.

Discover more

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 Dreya on the website.

Where are you from and what do you do?

I’m from Newquay and I am a glass artist. I make fused glass wall art and stained glass, either for galleries or private commissions.

Why did you choose to work with glass?

I instantly fell in love with glass – its colour, its reflections and translucent quality instantly captured my heart. To me it has a similar quality to water. (Did you know that technically glass is a liquid?) It is enigmatic; you can look at it, or through it. It is there and not there and can create a potent visual effect, either opulent or subtle. Plus I love the technical challenges it poses, trying to create what you have in your mind, and even those happy accidents that can occur!

What is your favourite thing about doing what you do in Cornwall?

To be able to work creatively in such a stunning environment hugely influences my work; its colours and themes. How could you ever run out of inspiration living here? I am a very lucky lady!

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

I think Cornwall has such a special quality and a tremendous range of specialised items, from food to crafts and artists. Little Piece of Cornwall helps us show that off.

Where would you go in a time machine and why?

Gosh, I don’t know, it’s so hard to choose!

I think I would go into the future where I could buy a time machine of my own then I wouldn’t be restricted to one trip!

What does the future hold for Dreya Glass?

A big, new kiln has just been ordered which will open up a whole new world of exploration and opportunity. So expect some larger pieces, and I’d also love to make some garden sculptures and statement lighting pieces in glass.

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Health

Weight loss surgery

Duchy Hospital offers advice and long-term solutions through bariatric surgery, with 18 months aftercare as standard.

W

ith one in four Britons now classed as obese, weight loss surgery has become an increasingly hot topic.

Obesity is linked to diabetes, depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, stroke, sleep disorders, reduced mobility and even infertility.

A BMI of 35+ often means that it’s physically difficult to exercise, while the body has basically reset itself to this obese level. The body then strives to defend this weight, making dieting extremely difficult. In the 1990s, the arrival of laparoscopic bariatric surgery meant there was another choice for obese people to shed the pounds.

It is not, however, the simple quick fix portrayed by celebrities and the media, as it requires commitment and a great deal of support to ensure the surgery is successful in the long term. At Duchy Hospital, as well as pre-operative support, 18 months of intensive multidisciplinary post-surgery support is included in the package for all gastric band, bypass and sleeve procedures and six months aftercare is included with a gastric balloon procedure.

How does it work?

There are three commonly performed bariatric surgery operations. The gastric band operation sees a restrictive band inserted around the top of the stomach that slows the passage of food through the stomach, resulting in a prolonged feeling of fullness after small meals.

The gastric bypass operation alters the levels of hunger hormones, resulting in a markedly decreased and healthier appetite.

The sleeve gastrectomy operation turns the stomach into a narrow tube combining elements of both the other operations.

For less overweight patients, there is also a non-surgical option – the intragastric balloon.

This is inflated inside the stomach via a

telescope and works by restricting the volume of food that can be eaten.

Although the balloon is a temporary measure (it must be removed after six months), it can be a useful kick-start for weight loss.

Ian Finlay, Duchy Hospital’s Bariatric Surgeon, tells us: “Since establishing Bariatric Surgery in Cornwall in 2007, I have enjoyed seeing the great improvements these operations can make to obese peoples’ overall health and happiness.”

Benefits of weight loss surgery Patients who are obese with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or over may be candidates for this surgery; patients typically lose 50% to 80% of their excess weight, which results in improved quality of life.

Duchy Hospital is part of Ramsay Healthcare, offering an extensive support network, including access to specialist nurses, dietitians and support groups. You can spread the cost of surgery with 0% finance and Duchy Hospital also runs free open events so you can find out more.

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Health

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Medical Facial Aesthetics, led by Dr Stolte in Truro, is here to help your skin feel fresh, new and healthier than ever.

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edical Facial Aesthetics (MFA) has been delivering results since it opened in 2016. The clinic’s goal is to provide both a superior customer experience and tremendous value for customers.

Dr Stolte, who has over 11 years experience in Medicine, continues to work as a GP in Cornwall and is passionate about exceeding your aesthetic expectations. He holds a degree in Aesthetic Medicine (with Distinction) from Queen Mary University in London.

Dr Stolte’s philosophy is that the key to healthy looking skin is a skincare professional. A combination of customised at-home regimes with powerful in-clinic treatments and targeted skincare solutions can help your skin to look healthier, with an improvement in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.

In fact, MFA offers Wrinkle Relaxation Facial injections with the only licenced muscle relaxation product in Europe.

The fundamental basis of any successful aesthetic procedure or skincare treatment is a good quality consultation with a skilled, qualified medical practitioner who fully understands your needs, and who looks at your treatment as a journey and not just a one-off event. Dr Stolte follows this view with every client, resulting in brilliant bespoke treatment planning.

MFA only uses treatments and technologies of the highest clinical standards to optimise your treatment, ensuring you leave feeling satisfied and well looked after. One of its signature

treatments is the Fire and Ice facial treatment, designed to resurface the skin, treat problematic areas, reduce fine lines and encourage cellular renewal.

This multi-step treatment combines two professional treatment masques with carefully selected iS Clinical products to optimise results. Fire and Ice is a treatment bridging the gap between a mild facial and an invasive peel, all with no downtime. The treatment has been the top-seller each year, for the last 12 years, at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, and is also a firm favourite of numerous celebrities, such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry.

But it isn’t just for fine-tuning your skin cells; the treatment can also help clear acne and improve acne scarring, rosacea, or uneven skin tones. Indeed, if your skin is struggling with any of these complaints then a visit to Dr Stolte could see your prayers answered. Dr Stolte is the only provider of Fire and Ice Resurfacing treatments by iS Clinical in Cornwall and the products are 95-98% botanically derived, paraben and fragrance free and even safe in pregnancy! He is free for appointments on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, so get in touch to find out how your skin can be revolutionised.

ê BELOW Revolutionise your skin ê BOTTOM Dr Stolte, with over 11 years’ experience

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Charity

Living with dementia The Cornwall Care team offers some advice to those who live with dementia, and to those who support them.

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hat is dementia?

The word dementia describes a set of symptoms that include memory loss and problems with thinking, problemsolving or language.

There are different types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

For someone who has been diagnosed, knowing the type of dementia they have can help them understand some of the difficulties they may face, and ways to manage them.

Living with dementia A diagnosis of dementia can come as a shock, even if you have been half expecting it. This will be a worrying and upsetting time, and it can also be hard for those close to you. You will need a great deal of reassurance and support. Cornwall Care believes it’s important that its clients, employees and relatives feel supported throughout their time there. The team aim to provide a warm environment where clients can feel safe and listened to. Employees at Cornwall Care are trained in dementia care and ethics and clients are encouraged to take part in the various activities on offer, which may aid in the development of memory, communication and cognitive techniques.

Creative ways to help people with dementia Enabling people living with dementia to remain occupied and involved in

interesting activities will keep their brains active and reduce their anxieties. People with dementia live very much in the moment so it’s important to make that moment as fun and enjoyable as it can possibly be. Even if they can’t remember afterwards why they felt happy, they will still feel the emotion of happiness after the event.

One of the more stimulating activities is music therapy. There is a growing body of research showing the huge impact music and singing can have on people with dementia. Music can be extremely encouraging, making people more alert and expressive.

It can also give people a chance to reminisce, which is one reason that Cornwall Care has these events.

Cornwall Care is committed to making our world a better place for people with dementia. Moving into a new home can be upsetting and frightening, but Cornwall Care is there to help from the very beginning to help make the process easier. The team are happy to answer any questions you have and discuss the different care options available.

CORNWALL CARE 01872 261787 welcome@cornwallcare.org www.cornwallcare.com Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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A wide range of flooring and furnishings, all supplied with individual care and attention.

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A selection of country and coastal homes sold this year across the county savills.co.uk savills.co.uk

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MOUSEHOLE, west cornwall MOUSEHOLE, west cornwall Inspiring sea views ø 3 bedrooms ø living / dining room Inspiring seacourtyard views ø ø3 3garden bedrooms ø living living dining room ø enclosed ø 1,026 sq ft// dining ø EPC=F Inspiring sea views bedrooms ø room ø enclosed enclosed courtyard courtyard garden garden ø ø 1,026 1,026 sq sq ft ft ø ø EPC=F EPC=F ø Guide £595,000 Freehold Guide £595,000 Freehold Savills Cornwall 01872 243 200 Guide £595,000bmdavies@savills.com Freehold

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2 CONSTANTINE, south cornwall CONSTANTINE, south cornwall 5 bedrooms in total ø grounds of around 1.5 acres

5 bedrooms in total total ø øø grounds of around aroundø 1.5 acressq ft øbedrooms useful outbuildings pretty courtyard 2,901 5 in grounds of 1.5 acres ø useful useful outbuildings ø ø pretty pretty courtyard courtyard ø ø 2,901 2,901 sq sq ft ft EPC=Foutbuildings ø ø EPC=F Guide £635,000 Freehold ø EPC=F Guide £635,000 Freehold Savills Cornwall 01872 243 200 Guide £635,000jcunliffe@savills.com Freehold

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ST. WENN, mid cornwall Contemporary barn conversion ø 4 bedrooms ø garden ST. WENN, mid cornwall

YEOLMBRIDGE, east cornwall Picturesque rural setting ø east sympathetically renovated YEOLMBRIDGE, cornwall

Contemporary barn conversion ø4 4 bedrooms bedrooms ø garden garden and lake ø open plan kitchen/dining area ø superb living Contemporary barn conversion ø ø and lake ø open open plan kitchen/dining area ø ø superb superb living living roomlake ø 2,314 sqplan ft ø kitchen/dining EPC=D and ø area room ø£750,000 2,314 sq sq Freehold ft ø ø EPC=D EPC=D Guideø room 2,314 ft Guide £750,000bmdavies@savills.com Freehold Savills Cornwall 01872 243 200 Guide £750,000 Freehold

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Picturesque rural setting ø sympathetically sympathetically renovated ø 3 bedrooms øsetting south facing gardens ø 1,764 sq ft Picturesque rural ø renovated ø3 3 bedrooms ø ø south south facing facing gardens gardens ø ø 1,764 1,764 sq sq ft ft EPC=C ø bedrooms ø EPC=C Guide £415,000 Freehold ø EPC=C Guide £415,000bmdavies@savills.com Freehold Savills Cornwall 01872 243 200 Guide £415,000 Freehold

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FALMOUTH, south cornwall 3 storey Georgian townhouse 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms FALMOUTH, southøcornwall

WITHIEL, mid cornwall Grade II listed farmhouse ø natural swimming pool ø far WITHIEL, mid cornwall

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3 3 bathrooms østorey privateGeorgian courtyardtownhouse garden ø ø grade II listed ø2 sq ft 3 storey Georgian townhouse ø 3 bedrooms, bedrooms, 21,130 bathrooms ø private courtyard garden ø grade II listed ø 1,130 sq EPC exempt ø private courtyard garden ø grade II listed ø 1,130 sq ft ft ø EPC£395,000 exempt Freehold Guide ø EPC exempt Guide £395,000jcunliffe@savills.com Freehold Savills Cornwall 01872 243 200 Guide £395,000 Freehold

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Grade IIII listed farmhouse ø natural swimming ø reaching countryside views 4 bedrooms ø 3pool reception Grade listed farmhouse øø natural swimming pool ø far far reaching countryside views ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø 2,555 sq ft ø EPC exempt reaching countryside views ø 4 bedrooms ø 3 reception rooms ø 2,555 sq sqFreehold ft ø ø EPC EPC exempt exempt Guide ø £750,000 rooms 2,555 ft Guide £750,000bmdavies@savills.com Freehold Savills Cornwall 01872 243 200 Guide £750,000 Freehold

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Padstow

£600,000

Waterfront apartment in a superb, sought after location with uninterrupted estuary views, the luxury of a balcony overlooking the private harbour and estuary, gated entry and allocated parking. Open plan living space, two double bedrooms, and excellent letting potential.

EPC-C

St Issey

£285,000

Pretty, terraced country cottage situated in a lane side location within a short drive of Padstow. With two bedrooms, enclosed gardens and modern accommodation this property has the benefit of parking for two cars and a detached barn, currently in use as a studio.

Harlyn Bay

£1,250,000

Detached four bedroom property in a most sought after location where property rarely comes to the marketplace. Comprising reversed accommodation, the property offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an open plan living, dining and kitchen area with doors opening to a superb large balcony from which there are views to the sea and the coastline.

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At Jackie Stanley’s, we handle the sale of all types of property in the area, from the affordable to the prestigious and exclusive.

Wadebridge

£399,000

This substantial & refurbished four double bedroom semi detached period home occupies a prominent & elevated position above the town of Wadebridge with a large rear garden & driveway parking. EPC E

St Breward

£325,000

A large detached cottage, formally the village post office, with 4 bedrooms, master en-suite, 3 reception rooms, parking for 2 cars, low maintenance outside space & stunning far reaching views. EPC D

Burlawn, Nr Wadebridge

Offers Over £500,000

A gorgeous 3 bedroom former farmhouse full of character together with an interconnecting 1 bedroom annexe nestled within approximately 2.4 acres of gardens & grounds in an idyllic location on the outskirts of Wadebridge. Chain free sale. EPC G

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Featuring superb views across the estuary to Trevissome and Flushing, an elegant, five bedroom, grade II listed residence with a garage/workshop. This immaculately presented property retains most of the original, fine, period features, sensitively blended with quality modern comforts.

Falmouth

£795,000

Found in a development of just six properties and in a convenient location to access Redruth town and amenities is this brand new detached, four bedroom house that really must be viewed.

Built by a well-respected local builder, this wonderful family home has been finished to a very high standard throughout whilst externally benefitting from garage, parking and gardens.

Redruth

Falmouth Office: 01326 311666 Redruth Office: 01209 216367

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FIVE BEDROOMS GRADE II LISTED GARAGE/WORKSHOP PERIOD FEATURES MODERN COMFORT

BRAND NEW DETACHED HOUSE FOUR BEDROOMS MASTER BEDROOM EN-SUITE 22’10” KITCHEN/DINER GAS CENTRAL HEATING GARAGE, PARKING AND GARDENS SAP RATING B

£315,000

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Located within one of St Ives most sought after areas. This large family home is set only a short walk of the town centre, Harbour, beaches and cafe restaurants of St Ives.

Internally the home has been refined to a high standard and oozes quality throughout. There are three reception rooms along with a fitted kitchen. Two family bathrooms and five bedrooms, two of which offer en suite facilities. To the front of the property is a raised paved seating terrace that enjoys the views whilst to the rear is parking, garaging and a garden.

Carrack Dhu, St Ives

£627,000

An exciting development of one and two bedroom leasehold apartments enjoying cathedral and city views located within a few hundred metres of the city centre.

All apartments are exceptionally well appointed with allocated parking spaces. To register your interest and secure your invitation to an open day please telephone.

Prices starting from £169,950

Truro

St Ives Office: 01736 798833 Truro Office: 01872 277794

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STUNNING SEA VIEWS QUALITY FAMILY HOME 4/5 BEDROOMS (2 WITH EN SUITE) LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM BREAKFAST ROOM GARAGE AND PARKING GRADE C70 EPC RATING

STUDIO GARDEN APARTMENTS TO LARGE TWO BED, TWO BATHROOM APARTMENTS CONVERSION OF ICONIC BUILDING CITY CENTRE LOCATION PARKING EPC’S COMMISSIONED

Prices starting from £169,950

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The Lizard – Guide Price £575,000 A substantial and elegant detached Victorian house standing in its own gardens with stunning sea views. With a possible seven bedrooms plus two bathrooms, two en suite shower rooms and two separate WC’s, this house will make a stylish and versatile family home located in a tucked away position just off the centre of this coastal village.

Godolphin Cross – Guide Price £395,000 This wisteria clad four bedroom semi-detached cottage also has a detached barn annex with conditional planning permission. The cottage is stylishly presented throughout oozing charm and character with a host of features including Inglenook fireplaces as well as beamed ceilings. The detached barn annex is a real bonus being adjacent to the cottage which are both set in gardens backing onto farmland and located in the very heart of the popular village of Godolphin Cross.

Lowertown – Guide Price £415,000 This executive style detached five bedroom house offers well proportioned and tastefully presented accommodation making it a lovely family home and also has the potential to extend further (subject to the necessary planning requisites). The property is set in a generous plot with well maintained gardens including a large lawned area with steps down to an attractive stream.

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Ventnor Terrace, St Ives ÂŁ650,000

This imposing 8/9 bedroom property offers versatile accommodation over four floors in a desirable area of St Ives. Comprising 3 en-suite showers, family shower room, utility room, kitchen, the possibility of 2 further kitchenettes, as well as having a courtyard garden to the front of the

property and 2 parking spaces to the rear. Located at the top of Porthmeor hill the property is conveniently located to the beach and Tate St Ives as well as being a short walk away form St Ives town centre.

No chain. EPC rating: D

Prospect Place, Hayle ÂŁ290,000

This beautifully maintained, character cottage is situated in Hayle a short walk away from local amenities and transport links. The accommodation comprises of lounge with multi fuel burner, three

further reception rooms, kitchen, 4 bedrooms (one ensuite), and a bathroom. Outside there is a fully enclosed rear garden with parking.

No chain, epc rating C.

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Falmouth Road, Truro

£289,950

In a superb location just a short stroll from the city centre, this fine and spacious two double bedroom apartment is within an exclusive and beautifully finished building with a LIFT constructed by Rosemullion Homes. Large hallway with built in storage, Kitchen with integrated appliances and glazed door to balcony, generous and light living room with high ceiling, Bathroom, Two large bedrooms, Master bedroom with built in storage, en-suite shower room and French doors to balcony.

Dedicated residents’ and visitors’ parking areas. EPC rating C.

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Charity

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ë MAIN Creative expression can be a great form of meditation for those living with cancer

Made for Life Foundation has been busy again providing amazing workshops for help those living with cancer.

Fundraising Events Organiser

Are you a natural organiser who loves bringing people together?

Do you have a passion and flair for organising events in your local area? Want to raise funds that help people with cancer in the UK? If any of these sound like you then please contact amandabarlow@ madeforlifeorganics.com, CEO/ Owner, Made for Life by Spiezia Organics, stating why you would like to get involved and why you feel it is a role you would excel in.

It is never too late to help make a difference.

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he most recent workshop to be featured by the Made for Life Foundation was a brilliant look into the power of mindfulness, meditation and art and the impact it can have on one’s wellbeing. Artist, children’s author and visionary Annie b., who lives in Cornwall, ran the workshop and she enjoyed it so much she has said she will definitely be running another in March next year!

Her workshop, The Art from the Heart, offers the opportunity for people to access their hearts and creativity through guided, mindful meditation. Annie b. has found that “expressing ourselves creatively, in any way, really can help to bring calm, healing and wellbeing, while mindfulness and meditation can help anyone overcome the challenges life throws at us and can give us hope and peace in the moment”.

The meditation was incorporated before, during and after the art session so that the art really was ensconced in self-awareness and calm. The workshop went down a storm with

everyone participating fully and producing some wonderful paintings.

Workshops such as this are a fantastic way of bringing people together in a network of support: but they aren’t just important to the attendees; “My mother and father-in-law both have suffered with cancer and so it is a charity close to my heart, and I believe the opportunities it offers people can be life changing”, says Annie b.

It just goes to show that charities such as this mean so much to everyone, both participants and volunteers, and it’s truly inspiring to see people give so much to it.

For more information, contact Made For Life Manager, Juliette Hathway.

MADE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION Health & Wellbeing Innovation Centre, Truro TR1 3FF 01326 221777 www.madeforlife.org Find out more online: www.cornwall-living.co.uk

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