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Seeking

CONNECTIONS Finding beauty in the imperfections of all things foraged and found

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Foreword As we enter the winter solstice it feels as if nature is taking hold. Where once we had basked peacefully in warm rays and floated in the tran uil ocean, nature has control; claiming back the elements for her own. The wind blows, the rain beats and the seas rage in what feels like an urgent message to take notice, to take stock. This is something of a theme that runs throughout this volume of more happenstance than intentional, but at once relevant and important. Having an awareness of our surroundings and how we impact upon them is something we should all adopt. We open with a documentation of Cornwall’s changing landscape from erial ornwall 2 , seeing beauty from above, before transitioning to beauty of a different kind. Trelonk’s molecular wellbeing products are the result of an evolution in lant based

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At a glance 23

ON THE WING

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SEEKING CONNECTIONS

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A RT F U L A D O R N M E N T S

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PERFECT SCENTS

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L U X U RY H O M E S

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Aerial Cornwall’s higher perspective

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With Lancaster & Cornish

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Luxury watches from Michael Spiers

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Molecular wellbeing with Trelonk

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The portaiture of Adj Brown

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Festive menu recipes from Todd Studley

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A night with Duchy Opera

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Capturing the essence of a place

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At the pinnacle of the Cornish market

WA L K O N T H E W I L D S I D E Horticulture, reimagined

A W O R L D A W AY The art of hospitality

PA R A D I S E F O U N D Creating an Earthly icon

KINGS OF BOHEMIA An intriguing exhibition in Falmouth

A CHARMED LIFE Following the trail of El Camino

OCEAN INFLUENCE An ambitious vision for the future

MAKING THE CUT Choosing an ethical diamond alternative

ON THE CREST Changing lives across the UK

EVENTIDE The last word, from Enayet Rasul

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“I started flying drones as a hobby back in 2014 when they were fairly new,” says Matt.

“I loved the views and perspectives you could capture of familiar locations. I adore the coastline so it seemed perfect, to capture photos of something I was so passionate about and sharing them with others to see.” Seven years on, and Aerial Cornwall is a fully fledged drone photography and filming company, working with brands and companies across the UK.

“I did as much research as I could, but nothing can quite prepare you for actually photographing from a plane, you just have to do it. With drones you have all the time in the world – you can just hover in position and wait for the shot. From a plane, the moments pass by at 80mph and it’s a long circle around to get back. Limited by fuel and time, you only get a few chances to capture the scenes below.

“During the summer of 2021 I took to the skies, literally, to photograph the coastline from an entirely new perspective. From a Cessna 152 plane, I was hanging the camera out the open window, documenting the coastline where I’ve spent the last seven years photographing, but this time staring down the viewfinder and seeing it with my own eyes, feeling the rush of wind through the open window and hearing the noise and rumble from the plane.” Thrilling and exciting, says Matt: “I loved every second.”

“2021 was a summer like no other in Cornwall.

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A B OV E Kynance Cove

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I t ink I ave nally found my place. ver c anging, ut always present.

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to textiles. Throughout my life, wherever I have travelled, the rst thing always do is wander local markets, admiring the beautiful fabrics.

Whilst in India with my husband 20 years ago, I visited a sari factory and it was quite shocking to me, the lack of health and safety and the disregard for sustainability at the time.”

aced with romance and an age-old nostalgia, ribbons carry with them a wonderful intention, a heartfelt expression of thought and feeling.

There’s something about the physical act of undoing a carefully tied ribbon made of ne cloth in anticipation of what lies inside that brings with it a childlike joy, an unadulterated e citement and curiosity that is so often missing from the rush of modern life. Among the oldest of adornments, ribbons have been used throughout the ages of civilisation to bring the ultimate nishing touch to all manner of things, and were even passed between lovers to treasure as a token of affection as far bac as the 16th century. Over the past decade, Sian Cornish, Founder and Creative Director of Lancaster & Cornish, has reclaimed the art of the ribbon in a style all her own. © John Hersey Studio

“So, when I started the business, I chose to buy and sell organic fabrics, promoting a sustainability message that was really important to me, but I wasn’t feeling com letely ful lled. ve always been interested in natural dyes, in colour and textiles, in sustainability and the environment, but there was no one thing bringing all that together. As my business evolved, I received a request from a florist to create lant dyed silk ribbons, and the lightbulb moment happened.” And so began Sian’s self-taught journey into plant-dyed silks, and her o ortunity to reach the ful lment she sought. “It’s one of those careers where you never really stop learning, there’s so much information, a great wealth of expertise, and you just learn and grow and you make mistakes and embrace imperfection and learn again.”

ancaster ornish came about after a career as an environmental consultant in the construction industry, and following a career brea after my second daughter was born over ten years ago. fter much soul searching, I followed my instincts which drew me naturally

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“During lockdown, when I had a lot more time to think, I really started to make more connections between what I was foraging and nding, and not ust the lants themselves, but also other elements of the landscape. I walked up and down the river Fowey in Lostwithiel almost every day in winter lockdown, and that led to the development of several of my seasonal collections, because I really started to feel a strong connection to the landscape and wanted to somehow show that through colours and markings. It’s hard to express in words, indeed I’m still working out how to describe it, but the sensations is of feeling into the landscape and expressing that connection through the cloth.”

Unbeknownst to Sian at the time, a deeper root to her connection with silks that went back over 100 years had been waiting to be uncovered, laying the foundations of a destiny that seems to have realised itself. “I never knew I had a family background in textiles. When I rst started ancaster ornish, it was sim ly a passion – that feeling of fabric through the ngers, nding the gorgeous grains hidden in the silks and experimenting, creating depth from the textures. It was only many years later that I found out that it’s in my blood.”

As it happens, Sian’s grandfather and great grandfather founded D.M. Lancaster at the beginning of the 20th century, a threestorey fabric emporium in George Street, Manchester, sourcing fabrics from all over the world. “I had a letter from my auntie Eileen, who’s 90 now, telling me all about the family history and how my grandmother’s wedding dress, and those of the bridesmaids, were all made of silk from the family shop. My great grandfather was a cotton weaver and it’s amazing to think that 100 years later I’m experiencing the same beauty and simple satisfaction from my own personal experience with cottons and silks every day. There are tales of my dad sitting around as a toddler on great rolls of silk, and that letter pretty much cemented in my mind that I was doing the right thing.” Sian is continuing the heritage laid down for her with the support of her own family, her mum assisting with packing orders in the studio, and her daughters modelling for her from time to time.

Time spent wandering the wilds of the Cornish landscape is an important element to Sian’s creative rocess, often foraging for the lants she’ll use to create the enchanting colours and patterns that come through in her naturally dyed silks, while intuition and experimentation play a key role in the end results. “It’s part of my work that I want to grow and develop and share with other people a bit more. For a long time, much of my work was centred around weddings and events, replicating colours and patterns, leaving less room to be free and to allow for imperfection and for creative visual development, but I feel free to do that now.

Whilst I still love creating for weddings, I also really enjoy experimenting, I love the actual dyeing process, it can be very meditative.

My work as a natural dyer evolves with the seasons. often use ancient reci es of natural plant-based colours, infused with romance and a little bit of magic, to create colours from the landsca e flora.

With a degree in Geology from Oxford, and a Master’s in Environmental Science, Sian found herself intrinsically linked to the landscape around her, taking inspiration and physical materials for her own creative processes.

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A B OV E Finding beauty in imperfection

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and found, I do use processed sustainably sourced dyed materials as well, including a pre-ground chestnut dye and madder root.

And then it’s about infusing the plant matter in hot water to allow the colour pigments to be released, imagine you’re making an enormous pot of tea. It’s wonderful to see the colours that come out in the silks, and there are so many different techniques; I use bundle-dyeing to achieve the golden yellow prints using Coreopsis from a local flower grower, Flora and Fawen in Lerryn, and shibori style indigo work with silver birch branches collected from the river Fowey.”

arrangement, you’ve taken the time to finish it, and some brides have said to me that they have kept the ribbon from their bouquet to wrap a special box of mementos, with fondest memories of their special day embedded in the texture of the fabric itself. It’s the physical process of tying and untying a ribbon that’s symbolic, I’ve had clients use them for Celtic hand binding ceremonies. I think they’re very versatile, and just so pretty. I mean, who’d have thought I’d be a romantic person, but it turns out, maybe I am.”

With such an unusual and creative skill under her belt, finely tuned over the years, Sian isn’t one to keep the secrets of plant dyeing to herself. “I’ve always enjoyed teaching and sharing my passion with anyone who’s interested, spreading the word about slow fashion and sustainability, and I do lots of physical workshops, but now I’m looking to develop online workshops and memberships that can be accessed by people in the comfort of their own home, using very simple equipment, to enjoy colour, creativity and to delight their senses wherever they are.”

Whether it’s capturing the colour of the sun shining through the forest canopy, or the happy accident of an unexpected hue that yearns for replication, the hand-dyed ribbons of Lancaster & Cornish are each divinely unique and have earnt themselves an invitation to the most unexpected of places. “Working on the ribbons for the 2020 Universal Pictures film Emma is one of the more memorable and exciting projects so far; working to crazy timescales, producing hundreds of metres of bespoke ribbon and leading to other exciting works for me,” explains Sian. “The film has a very strong colour story, there are three or four colours that they use over and over, I had a lot of fun working on that.” From Cornwall’s own The Garden Gate Flower Company, to Jam Jar Flowers in London, Lancaster & Cornish has built a reputation that draws a host of loyal customers from all over in search of something truly special.

“As a visual artist and a mother, I spend much of my time seeking connections. I am drawn to the links between disciplines and the invisible line between art and science as a way to understand the really big things in the context of our everyday. These connections might be stories of love, of people and of lands.

They might be tales of colour, extracted from plants, and woven into history. They might also be stories of the earth, our solar system and indeed our universe. Creating my work makes me feel grounded, joyful and helps to make sense of everything around me.”

But what exactly is it that has attracted us to the ribbon over the centuries, and seems to remain today? “I think it’s a sense of luxury, a finishing touch,” explains Sian. “It means that some thought has gone into a gift or

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What I’m interested in are the crops being grown there and the resultant wellbeing products that are the result of years of inhouse cutting-edge plant science. Home of the group is the stunning Trelonk Estate where crops, native to warmer climes, are flourishing under the agronomic skills of the team. Set in 160 acres, the estate is a hub for science and innovation blended with crop cultivation and land preservation.

Sustainability is at the heart of the brand’s ethos: offering a model for the future of farming high value for land and environment. Roses, which once flourished on the oseland

will forgive you for raising an eyebrow when I tell you that there is a place on the Roseland more akin to a James Bond set than the coastal paradise and countryside idyll one would normally associate with this remote area of Cornwall. rst learned of the Parnall Group when doing some research during lockdown and discovered a diverse combination of agriculture and biotechnology, with professional services and advanced engineering; one arm of which even specialises in the authentic reconstruction of the it re for static dis lay... but more of this another day.

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and sleep. As a busy working mother (who can relate to all of the ailments above!) I was keen to nd out the science behind the statement and whether these oils would deliver on such a bold claim for a product made from plants.

are burgeoning here once more with some 20,000 plants being cultivated, and yields improving year on year. Sage, lavender, rosemary, feverfew, sweet marjoram and mint are also being grown in bulk, alongside neutraceutical crops, which are harvested and extracted through super critical extraction and distillation methods s eci c to lant extracted oils.

Using ancient botanical knowledge, combined with scienti c research, the range hel s to support people living with both chronic and acute conditions with easy-to-use, formulations. Grown, extracted and bottled on the oseland, this whole lant thera y offers an alternative perspective for the health and wellbeing industry. Having recently unveiled 1 million worth of scienti c e ui ment on the site, Trelonk’s partners are using the e ui ment s research, e traction, and analysis capabilities to inform the essential oil formulas. No less than three state-of-the-art laboratories are designated for plant tissue culture, oil extraction and molecular analysis.

Founder of Trelonk Wellbeing, Mark Parnall believes there is a signi cant o ortunity to connect the authentic origins of Cornish grown crops and world-class science to help people who do not always want to turn to pharmaceutical solutions: “Living through ovid 1 has caused a shift in attitude towards plant science, along with compelling research showing the effectiveness of particular plant molecules on human health.”

His aim is to retain the product development and production on site and take farm diversi cation to another level.

his analysis identi es the active elements in the lants nown as ter enes a family of aroma molecules that contribute to how things smell (think zesting a lemon). When inhaled, these terpenes interact with olfactory receptors found on the nerve cells inside our nose. This, in turn, links with the centres of the brain that regulate both emotions and hormone production. Therefore, terpene inhalation has the otential to affect many

Trelonk’s location, climate and soil means it’s one of the only farms in the country where it is possible to grow the array of crops chosen as ingredients in the plant extracted oils, which are being used in the newly launched Trelonk Mollecular Wellbeing; a collection of essential oil formulas that promise the relief of conditions associated with pain, the mind

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nerve cells via the neurotransmitters in our limbic system which triggers bodily responses that can be anything from reducing stress to inflammation. lthough the effects of the lant extracted oil formulations may be felt in a few minutes, to e erience the full bene t of the plant power, consistent use for at least two weeks is recommended, allowing time for the body to re-balance and support improvement.

bodily rocesses from stress to inflammation.

It’s this combination of Trelonk’s nutraceutical crops, essential oils and targeted plant terpenes that creates wellbeing at a molecular level.

Aromacologists at Trelonk pinpoint the molecules in each plant that have the highest impact to create nine formulas used to target three distinct categories; reduction of everyday aches and pains; aiding mental wellbeing; aiding restful sleep. Perhaps little nown, the fastest and most e cient method of neurotransmission in the body is via active inhalation, which is why Trelonk’s research has focused on this method of dispensing essential oils to the body as uic ly and e ciently as ossible. or ing within seconds, nasal receptors communicate with

The concentrated, pure essential oils, boosted with bio-actives, are supplied with a special vial into which they can be decanted for ease of use something a in to the smelling salts of old. Alternatively, they can be used with a steam diffuser or oil burner. he formulas created as body oils can be used topically or added to a bath, and contain a mix of homegrown cold-pressed

A B OV E Drawing on the active elements the ter enes of each lant

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reduced. Similarly, a deep inhalation of Head Strong has helped to dispel anxious moments both at work and at home.

camelina, sunflower, calendula and borage oil.

All these crops have a high concentration of Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA), fatty acids and antioxidants which promote skin nourishment and e cellent s in health bene ts.

The team harvest and extract, blend and bottle from the Trelonk Estate on the Roseland, working sustainably, with much of the byproduct waste being used for vegan animal feed. There is a real need in modern society for provenance to be real, and for claims to be just, and in this space where botanicals meet technology, Trelonk Wellbeing is displaying just that.

I am only a few days into using the products ights ut to ical oil to aid slee and ead trong essential oil for stress and an iety and while a couple of weeks is recommended to e erience the full bene ts as your body rebalances, I can feel them working already.

As a self-confessed insomniac, my nights are less restless and the seemingly endless hours of trying to dro off after a busy day have

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A B OV E World-class science meets Cornish-grown crops

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Face- OFF Newquay-based portrait and lifestyle photographer, Adj Brown’s work documents people and places, capturing the character and energy of his subjects, distilling moments in time.

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meeting eo le, many of which have never sat for a ortrait before, getting to hear their story and as ing them to loo into your lens it can be an intense rocess.

bought my rst serious camera when was in my late teens in the early s for a road tri to merica which is de nitely where my assion for hotogra hy was rst ignited so much rich content. nfluenced by the s ate maga ines loved, their style of documentary hotogra hy really caught my imagination and moulded an early interest in ca turing moments, the everyday and the e traordinary.

uring loc down, not being able to travel and with a lac of commercial wor coming in, this time gave d the o ortunity to reflect and review his wor , coming to the realisation that ortraiture is what really lights him u . or me it s always been about eo le nding out what they are all about, ma ing them rela ed, guring out what will wor for each sub ect and the situation we are in then ca turing them, their assion and what brings meaning to their life.

usic has been a big art of my entire life so the iconic ortrait images of musicians shot by eo le li e im arshall made a huge im ression on me and the s ate and music crossover documented by len riedman and the li e were also a style loved.

Adj’s work is regularly featured and commissioned by national publications. His photography has been featured in titles including Condé Nast Traveller, Women’s Health, Psychologies, Coast, Family Traveller and Men’s Fitness alongside the campaigns he has collaborated on for a range of companies from fas ion to s ing.

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Eat and

be MERRY WORDS BY LUCY STUDLEY

Private chef Todd Studley shows us what can be done with local delicacies from Truro Farmers Market in this three-course festive menu, which could also appily e served as a u et or canap s.

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Oak-charred carrots in tahini and dukka, served with garlic labneh and Goonown leaves ( G O O N O W N G RO W E R S , C O R N I S H S E A S A LT )

SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 500g Goonown carrots with tops

50g Labneh

A tub of hazelnut dukka

½ tsp garlic powder

A good pinch of Smoked Cornish Sea Salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp tahini

A good handful of Goonown leaves

3 cloves garlic

Pomegranate seeds

Cold water

Method Light a BBQ.

In a separate bowl, fold the garlic powder through the labneh to taste and set aside.

While this is getting up to temperature, scrub the carrots to clean off any mud and remove most of the skin but keeping them whole.

Roll the cooked carrots in the tahini dressing then roll in dukkha, ensuring a good even coating of each.

ffset smo e the carrots in until tender (alternatively this can be done in an oven). ffset smo ing means coo ing away from the heat source, so it cooks indirectly.

Dress a plate with washed Goonown leaves and a swirl of labneh. Cut the carrots length ways and cross on top of the leaves before garnishing with pomegranate seeds and an extra sprinkle of dukkha.

Put the tahini and crushed garlic cloves in a bowl then slowly whisk in the cold water – a little bit at a time - until you reach a mayonnaise-like consistency. Season with Smoked Cornish Sea Salt and lemon juice and set aside.

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Smoked brisket with sauerkraut, rainbow onion relish, Hasselback potatoes and parmesan and tru e aioli ( T R E W AY F A R M , D E L E A F E R M E N T E D F O O D S , G O O N O W N G R O W E R S )

SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 2kg Treway brisket (point end)

Capers

Beef rub of your choice - this can be bought or made at home

100ml Secret Orchard Cider Vinegar

1kg Goonown potatoes

1 tsp turmeric

1 jar Delea Fermented Foods Sauerkraut

Smoked Cornish Sea Salt

Bag of apple wood chips

Cornish Rapeseed Oil

For the rainbow relish:

For the aioli:

Goonown red and white onions

2 g armesan, ne grated

50g sugar

Gherkins

lac tru e ur e tru e oil would also work

Cherry tomatoes

100g aioli (roughly, homemade would be better)

Parsley

Method white onion, and when the vinegar mix is hot and the sugar dissolved, split between the two bowls and set aside for 5/10 mins or until strong pink and yellow colours are achieved. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place skin side up in a tray and blister under a hot grill. Slice the gherkins very thinly using a mandolin or sharp knife, then place in a bowl with chopped capers, the blistered tomatoes, some Smoked Cornish Sea Salt to taste and enough rapeseed oil to bind. When the onions have gained a good strong colour fold them through and check the seasoning. To make the aioli use a hand blender to mix all ingredients together, seasoning to taste.

Trim and, if using, apply your chosen rub to the brisket, allowing it to come up to room temperature as you do. Light a BBQ and when ready, add the a le wood chi s. ffset smo e your brisket for 2 hours. Use a heat probe if you have one to ensure a consistent temperature of 12 . fter 2 hours or when a good colour dar red/brown) wrap your brisket in greaseproof paper and foil, then return to the BBQ or place in the oven (150°C) for another 2/3 hours or until desired tenderness is achieved, then rest for an hour.

When you’re ready to cook the potatoes, preheat the oven to 180°C. Wash potatoes and slice in half long ways. Place a thin wooden spoon on a chopping board and line up each potato next to it. Make lots of cuts in the top of your potatoes keeping the spaces between each cut very thin, and using the spoon stop you cutting through.

Drizzle with oil and bake in the oven for 40 mins or until nice and crisp.

To serve, arrange on a dinner plate. Thin slices of the brisket alongside a good spoonful of sauerkraut, the Hasselback potatoes drizzled with aioli, and dressed with a generous helping of the rainbow relish.

Tips There are several ways to make this dish a real C ristmas centre-piece. ne is to rine t e meat before smoking, the other is to use a rub of your c oice efore cooking.

For the relish, put the vinegar and sugar in a pan and heat to dissolve the sugar. Meanwhile, thinly slice one red onion and one white onion, keeping them in separate bowls. Add the turmeric to the

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Spiced ale cake with orange syrup and cinnamon Chantilly ( D R I F T W O O D S P A R S B R E W E RY, F O O D O F T H E G O D S R A W C H O C O L A T E )

MAKES 12 INGREDIENTS: For the cake: 1

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For the Chantilly cream: ars udding le

300ml double cream

75g Food of the Gods Chocolate (either Spiced Orange or Cornish Honey) 1

g unsalted butter, softened, lus e tra for greasing

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g soft light brown sugar

15g icing sugar ½ tsp cinnamon For the syrup:

2 Treway Farm duck eggs (or substitute hen’s eggs)

300g caster sugar

1 tsp 5 spice

100ml orange juice

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2 star anise

g self rising flour

12 mu n cases

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Spoon the cake mixture into the prepared mu n cases and ba e in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

For the cakes, bring a little water to the boil in a pan. Reduce the heat until the water is simmering, then suspend a heatproof bowl over the water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.

Remove the cakes from the oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes, then remove from the mu n tin and set aside to cool com letely on a wire rack.

Add the Pudding Ale and dark chocolate pieces to the heatproof bowl and heat gently until the chocolate has melted. Remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool.

For the Chantilly cream, whip the cream, icing sugar and cinnamon together until soft ea s form when the whisk is removed.

In a separate bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light, fluffy and well combined, using either a food processor or electric whisk.

For the syrup, tip the sugar into a pan, add the orange juice, star anise and 150ml water and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition.

To serve, glaze the cakes with the orange syrup and give each a quenelle of cream. For a little e tra hristmas flourish use edible gold s ray paint and orange crisps.

Pour in the cooled chocolate-and-ale mixture and beat until well combined. Gently fold in the flour.

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Opera, legend

and COMMUNITY WO R D S B Y M A R I E S E R R A N O | I M AG E S B Y L I N DA P E T Z I N G

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Imagine yourself transported to a magical late summer Italian inspired evening, lled with delicious food, wine and live music, just on the outskirts of Truro.

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entered into discussions with the Duchy Opera regarding opening their home, Park House, as a new venue.

his isn’t just a dream, it was a beautiful event that occurred in September earlier this year.

Duchy Opera performed Donzetti’s popular romantic comedy The Elixir of Love at a brand new venue – Park House, Truro. The performances took place over three nights: an opening night, an outstanding Gala night, and an afternoon matinee with an talian style picnic.

n1 the uchy era debuted in ornwall and has been delighting audiences with both traditional and contemporary productions. t has built a re utation as one of the nest regional semi-professional opera companies in the UK and uses Cornwall-based performers wherever possible. Since its inception, Duchy Opera has worked hard at engaging wider audiences to make it known that opera is accessible and can be enjoyed by everyone; an ethos very much in line with that of Robert and Sam’s.

Cornwall is renowned for its beautiful coasts and countryside as well as the warm welcome visitors receive when visiting our wonderful county. What it isn’t known for are cultural experiences more readily available in cities; experiences such as live ballet performances, classical concerts, poetry and literature events, as well as, of course, operatic performances.

The performance put on by Duchy Opera was that of The Elixir of Love – a story that is both melodramatic and funny, bringing together themes of unattainable love and class, love potions and subterfuge. The characters are larger than life, and the music memorable. t is a great story for both o era buffs and rst timers and has remained consistently o ular over the last 1 years since it was rst erformed.

n ritain, it is a shame that o era has often been seen as something reserved for a certain demographic. However, its roots are much more o ular, with era uffa omic Opera) being enjoyed for centuries across Europe by young and old, rich and poor alike, and lling the same ga in o ular culture as the modern soap opera on TV!

hen the idea rst came to obert and am with regard to hosting an opera at their home, there was much deliberation as to which opera would be performed. So why The Elixir of Love?

Robert and Sam Salvoni, proud Cornish residents and o era buffs, sought to bring their love of opera to their home county and

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Cornwall is steeped in history and mythology and one of our most well-known legends is that of Tristan and Isolde a 12th century romance made famous by Wagner’s opera of the same name. n 1 2 aetano on etti, a signi cant gure in talian o era was ins ired to write an opera based around that of Tristan and Isolde, from which came forth The Elixir of Love.

including ildlife otanicals, ld ha el Cellars, Tarquins Gin, Navas and Espresso Cornwall, with Philleigh Way Cookery chool serving an talian feast. uests were encouraged to mingle, saying hello to new and familiar faces while enjoying a glass of their chosen beverage as they waited for the feast to be served.

The location of Robert and Sam Salvoni’s home has a synchronous connection with the legend. Their unique property is a charming Georgian country house just outside of Truro near St Clement, in the ancient Forest of Moresk. Opera fans might know that the forest features heavily in the tale of Tristan and Isolde; with this connection to the land and the legend, Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love was the perfect choice.

Dinner was a sumptuous traditional twocourse talian meal, served in the old school family fashion of long tables; allowing for conversations to flow, adding to the atmosphere of conviviality. hilst guests en oyed their talian food and drink in the main house, the performers, orchestra and behind-the-scenes contributors prepared for the main event.

With the conclusion of dinner, guests were invited to the main stage to await the night’s focal feature.

Prior to the event taking place, Robert Salvoni from Park House said: “We’re just thrilled to be opening up our home and hosting this event for the rst time. y ancestry is talian, and it seems like a great idea to combine our love of music, food, wine and my talian heritage at our home. We’re all about reviving the rinci les of era uffa which means being entertained and having fun.”

With the Park House as the backdrop for the scenery, the stage was set outside with the orchestra located slightly to the side. For this performance Duchy Opera engaged a world renowned Music Director to co-ordinate the music and performers. Aside from the obvious importance of having a director to conduct the orchestra, what many may not realise is the relationship the performers have with the Music Director. Whereas in an acting role the Director instructs the actors on positions, performance and motions, an operatic performer has all of these to take into account with the addition of taking cues from the Music Director, so that their performance is in time with the music. The timing is critical and having a trusted Music irector gives the erformers con dence and a motivational boost, allowing them the freedom to express creativity within their roles.

When arriving at the opera on the Gala Night, the atmosphere was very much alive, warm, vibrant and welcoming. There was a genuine buzz of excitement in the air from attendees and numerous remarks were made as to how thrilled people were to be attending such an event. Although not a requirement, many chose to attend in black tie and evening dress, adding an air of glamour to the proceedings.

Upon arrival, we were welcomed into the walled garden where drinks and refreshments were offered. arious local businesses supported the venture by providing drinks,

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The stage was set. The attendees sat in their seats in eager anticipation and hidden in the main house, the performers waited with baited breath for their musical cue.

demonstrated their appreciation with rousing cheering, clapping and a standing ovation for the cast and musicians at the conclusion of a masterful piece of entertainment.

Cue music, silence from the audience; nothing could be heard aside from the eloquent notes of Donzetti’s opening overture. The singers entered stage and so the magic began. The performance was at times exhilarating, hilarious, a little tragic but overall entertaining. The acoustics from the property, the professionalism of the orchestra, the singing and acting skills from the performers along with the joy and enthusiasm from the audience created an exceptional evening that will live long in the memories of all that participated and attended.

With true hosting skills, Robert and Sam Salvoni thanked all in attendance, the cast, the musicians, the atrons ir esmond itcher and John Nettles) – everyone who helped to make the joyous event the seamless operation it was. They gratefully acknowledged the support of the local businesses who sponsored the event, without whom it would not have been possible. Sponsors involved were Michael Spiers, The Cornwall Kitchen Company, Stephens and Scown, Senso, rancis lar e and , not forgetting those who contributed their time and skills such as Martin Nixon Design, Arvor Heating and Electrical and Amanda Williams from Secret Truro who organised and co-ordinated the marketing and ran a very tight social media campaign on behalf of Park House.

For those that aren’t familiar with opera and are unsure of what to expect, this version of The Elixir of Love was a perfect introduction.

The words were translated from the original talian, allowing the audience to a reciate and follow the storyline as well as the music.

The tale itself was light-hearted, easy to follow and connect with and was exceptionally executed by the cast.

As a stepping stone into the awakening and launch of Cornwall’s cultural scene, the event was a resounding success. Many were shoc ed to nd that this was a rst venture, passionately declaring that there needed to be more such events in Cornwall and that they would be thrilled to attend future performances.

With a very welcome interlude halfway through the performance for a drinks and bathroom break, the hosts proved that they had thought of everything by offering vegan ice cream to the audience, graciously provided

by Cecily’s ice cream.

So are there more of these occurring? Robert and Sam Salvoni and the Duchy Opera haven’t con rmed anything at resent, however reading between the lines, m ho eful that Cornwall may get lucky once again with another event being discussed for the future. f the rece tion this last venture received is anything to by, it would be safe to say that Cornwall is more than happy to take the next ste towards embracing the cultural offerings its residents have to offer.

Once everyone was fully refreshed, the second act began and the audience were once again immersed within story and song.

Although the entire opera was shorter than some of their full length, more serious counterparts, it was still a lengthy period of time to sit and watch. t is true testimony to the skills of the cast and orchestra that those hours flew ast and the audience

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Hugh West | Time for Tea 1st December to 7th January 2022 In a unique exhibition for Christmas, Whitewater Contemporary presents an exhibition inspired by our nation’s love of tea. The exhibition leads with a collection of 25 hand thrown teapots by potter Hugh West, each accompanied by a tea bowl or Japanese ‘yunomi’.

Also on show are specially commissioned teapot paintings by artists including Caroline Cleave, Ian Hargreaves, Sarah Seddon, Sally Spens, Suki Wapshott and Simeon Stafford.

Take a 3D tour of the Gallery via our website

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ELEMENTS J.J Midwinter’s pared-back compositions are an ode to the delight and sense of freedom that arises from connecting with the ocean.

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British artist living and working in Newquay, Cornwall, J.J Midwinter’s minimalist monochrome images take the viewer out of themselves, soaring beyond the edges of the land to a place of stillness and solitude. Having lived in London for most of his life, James moved to Cornwall in 2015 and was inspired by the expansive nature of the landscape and its distant horizons. ur ng a wave, watching the sets roll in from the shore or walking a coastal path are the images that transport us to these experiences – exposing us to the visceral elements; the constant motion of the waves and the ebbing tide,” explains James.

“These moments are so important to me… they give me time to slow down to match the pace of my surroundings, calm my mind and enjoy the simplicity of nature.”

of a place, returning to situations that refer to solitude, friendship, connection and community.

In 2021 his debut photobook The Waves Between was published by New Heroes and Pioneers Publishing and he has exhibited work alongside Nina Brooke at Joy Editions gallery in Bude. In 2022 his practice will be moving from photography toward painting, creating abstract works that touch on the connections between nature and emotion, but that still display his style of composition and atmosphere.

Working in series, Midwinter methodically gathers a collection of images that resonate and work cohesively, celebrating moments in nature that refer directly to his own experiences. Through his explorations, Midwinter elegantly captures the essence

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MODERN magic

A spectacular modern riverside home with superb amenities and easy access to Pill Creek.

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his lu urious family home boasts ve bedrooms, three bathrooms and an o en lan living and dining room in addition to a gourmet itchen with custom cabinetry and built in a liances. laundry list of amenities includes a smart home system, oned under floor heating, a Russound multi-room entertainment sound system and a solar thermal hot water system, while the outside rear balcony invites you into the hot tub on star strewn evenings, and the landsca ed gardens and al fresco terrace offers an enchanting setting for outside entertainment. ree side is articularly well suited for e loring the local area from both land and sea. ituated nearby, the ing arry erry offers easy access to the oseland eninsula by car. lternatively, from ill ree you can access the e cellent sailing waters of the arric oads or head over to the local harbours in ylor, t awes or almouth to grab a bite to eat or en oy some retail thera y.

CREEKSIDE Guide price: £2M NEST SEEKERS INTERNATIONAL 01872 492026 mc@nestseekers.com

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COUNTRYSIDE calm

esting in elds of green, ose Farm’s two main residences are uite unlike anyt ing else.

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n a sanctuary all its own lies Rose Farm, nestled amongst the rolling elds of the ornish countryside. mongst a variety of paddocks and outbuildings, including a large timber barn, not to mention a swimming pool with a view, Rose Farm Cottage’s interiors blend contemporary clean lines with warm wood tones and a ‘country house’ vibe. The large sha er style itchen invites comfortable evenings entertaining, while the main living area allows a moment of rela ation as you contemplate wandering out through the French doors to take in the southerly views.

There are currently two bedrooms, including a master with en suite, with the otential for a further two. ose farmhouse, meanwhile, has been beautifully renovated to offer a charmingly s acious home, with a thoughtfully designed kitchen, a lovely dining area, a reception room with a welcoming woodburner, and a further three bedrooms all rounded off with a stunning surround of ornish countryside.

ROSE FARM Guide Price: Offers over £1.5M ROHRS & ROWE 01872 306360 info@rohrsandrowe.co.uk

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COASTAL haven

A superb Victorian farmhouse in a stunning coastal position.

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eautifully maintained and generously proportioned, with views of the south coast and boasting extensive equestrian facilities, this home occupies a total of 6.5 acres. Whether your interests are equine, or you simply want space and privacy within your own quiet pocket of Cornwall, Angrouse arm has much and more to o er.

The interiors have been beautifully restored and refurbished, providing flexible living space with five bedrooms and two bathrooms to the first floor. any original features have been retained, reflecting Angrouse’s ictorian character, alongside more modern additions that include double gla ing, oak flooring, and log burners in the kitchen and reception areas.

With a stunning kitchen, gorgeous family bathrooms and spacious, comfortable living spaces, all benefitting from the calming hues of natural materials, a new life here is easily imagined. And with so much space inside and out for entertaining – including a purpose built outdoor kitchen area – it’s precisely the sort of coastal haven that the last two years have le so many of us yearning for.

ANGROUSE FARM Guide price: £1.65M SAVILLS CORNWALL 73 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2PN 01872 243200 cornwall@savills.com

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SHELTERED distinction

A spacious, four-bedroom family home set within a parcel of land at t e centre of t e soug t-after harbourside village of Portloe.

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he cherished home of the current owners since its original construction over 40 years ago, Carradale is a true rarity to the market, having been maintained to the most exceptional standard. Built on the reverse level rinci le, the ro erty offers a versatile arrangement of accommodation, with the u er ground floor home to a lavishly spacious dual-aspect sitting room with a large stone re lace and slate hearth, and two window seats that invite a calm moment to gaze out over the gardens. The dining room boasts a distant sea view, while the triple aspect kitchen and breakfast room brings a light and airy atmosphere.

A double en-suite bedroom completes the floor, with a further three bedrooms on the lower ground floor, one of which contains a private sitting room and en-suite bathroom. ith am le ar ing, an anne e that offers the option of a conversion, gardens bordered by a stream and a charming paddock and stables, Carradale is a world all its own.

CARRADALE Guide price: £995,000 PHILIP MARTIN 01872 242244 Sales@philip-martin.co.uk

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RIVERSIDE retreat

A perfectly positioned ve- edroom property for an ever-c anging view of t e annel stuary.

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n the mar et for the rst time in 2 years, revean ay has been laid out over three floors to ta e full advantage of a wonderfully uni ue river side osition. ash off the salt from a day in the surf in the ground floor shower room and ma e your way u stairs to the blissfully s acious lounge and dining area, before wandering onto the south facing balcony to unwind and behold the most breath ta ing of sunsets over the glint of the estuary. ith s ace for a bedroom on the rst floor, a family bathroom and a further four double bedrooms can be found on the second floor, with the rinci al suite having been recently u graded to include bes o e tted wardrobes and an im ressive en suite. he beautifully established garden and am le ar ing allows for a leisured convenience in a tran uil world all your own.

39 TREVEAN WAY Guide price: £1M freehold DAVID BALL LUXURY COLLECTION 01637 850850 sales@dba.estate

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PICTURESQUE Built on Cornish heritage, and dating back as far as the 1680s, Lime Tree House is brimming with an enchanting history that has been impeccably preserved and restored.

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Stunning sash windows framed by beautiful wooden shutters surround the house, lighting up the elegant sitting room and its original Adam fireplace with gorgeous garden views, and illuminating the strikingly sociable setting of the double aspect kitchen and dining room. An atmosphere of leisured luxury filters through the three reception rooms on the ground floor, and dri s up the elegant original staircase to a galleried landing with ornate rose cornicing into four lavishly spacious bedrooms, two of which boast double aspect views with the added indulgence of an original fireplace. A boutique-style family bathroom with a rolltop bath and garden views completes the second floor of the property, which reaches up into two attic bedrooms, the vaulted ceilings and exposed beams of which o er a little magic of their own.

e’re all in search of our forever home, a place to hang our hat and leave our stamp, and the new owners of Lime Tree House have undoubtedly found exactly that.

Set within private gardens on the very edge of Penryn, this lovingly restored Grade II listed former vicarage provides a space that is both stunningly grand and charmingly quaint, luxuriously lavish and beautifully cosy.

Located on the eastern edge of Penryn, just behind the 12th century church of St Gluvias, Lime Tree House is one of the area’s finest period properties. Shrouded in a rich Cornish heritage, the parish of St Gluvias pre-dates Penryn, founded as early as 1216 by the Bishop of Exeter, with the enchantingly historic Church we see today having been restored in 1883.

The former coach house which accompanies Lime Tree House is already primed with planning consent for a potential threebedroom detached dwelling, and the walled kitchen garden evokes a quiet country charm.

The lawned garden is ready to welcome new visitors to stroll beneath the beach trees and wander among the rhododendrons as Lime Tree House enters a new era.

Originally a 1680s cottage, the Georgian vicarage that Lime Tree House became dates back to the 1840s, with further extensions added in the 1 50s and finally a thorough restoration completed this year which has served to celebrate the original Georgian detailing whilst blending perfectly with a fresh, contemporary style. eflected throughout the property is a determined focus and painstaking attention to detail le behind by the previous owners in a careful reimagining of their period home.

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Seed pods and sedums. Teasels and tansy.

The humbling buzz of industrious bees.

Reimagine horticulture for a post-pandemic age with Folium.

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Having completed their horticultural apprenticeships and pursued successful careers at The Eden Project – in the Mediterranean and Rainforest Biomes, and collaboratively, as part of the Seasonal Displays team – Megan and Riyah aspired to launch an eco-enterprise with environmental sustainability at its heart. But where to begin?

As lockdown took hold in 2020 and many of Cornwall’s skilled horticulturists were disadvantaged by career setbacks, entrepreneurial businesswomen, Sue Newton-Paine and Claire Waldie, pondered ways to provide practical support and repurpose horticulture as a powerhouse for positive change. A chance encounter, a catalysing conversation or two and initial investment from Sue and Claire, joined by

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rom the verdant valleys of the sub-tropical south to the less temperate climes of the north coast, an increasing number of Cornish gardens are now rich with biodiversity as a result of the inspiring intervention and botanical know-how of Riyah Snow and Megan Lowman.

Becs Trant, led to the founding of Folium, a company that rejuvenates gardens and revives lost spaces from Praze-an-Beeble to Probus and beyond.

Riyah and Megan create outdoor sanctuaries that offer solace from life s stresses and devise bespoke garden maintenance packages to match client need, whilst Sue, Claire and Becs contribute expertise in sales and mar eting, eo le management, nance and administration. The result is a highly effective business model that ma imises

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“Covid-19 has caused society to stop and think; people have re-engaged with the natural world and are more aware of their environmental impact,” explains Megan. “Our growing number of private clients want to know how to enhance their spaces with that in mind so we plant to attract pollinators; enrich soil structure by rotecting micro organisms and offer advice on composting, bee-keeping, creating habitats and implementing natural methods of pest control. This is not just about making your garden look good, it’s about living a life that feels good and that’s what sets us apart.”

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Underpinned by an ethos to promote professional horticulture as a progressive career ath, the fledgling rm has already recruited bee and wildflower s ecialist, Alina Dressel, who trained as an apiarist at a biodynamic bee farm; Mediterranean plant expert, Rob Elley, who has a background

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resources, talents and skills. Folium is not only transforming the gardens of coastal cottages, designer dwellings and historic houses across the Duchy; the company is changing mindsets too.

in biodiversity and landscape design, and Merryn Voyzey, whose planting schemes and colour palettes are inspired by Cornwall’s breathtaking landscapes, shaped by the elements.

There are also plans to collaborate with apprentices from The Eden Project and students from Eden Learning as Folium’s re utation for doing gardening differently continues to spread.

“Folium is all about letting wildlife in,” explains Riyah, whose comprehensive understanding of Cornwall’s microclimates and native plants is impressive. “If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is that we need to take time to absorb and harness the natural capital of what lies beyond our own front doors. Whether doing battle with brambles to create a quiet corner for reflection or e eriencing the wonder of a spider’s web, bejeweled with dew, on a woodland walk, nature has the power to comfort, soothe and heal. By working with clients to reimagine their gardens, the rigid formality of static shrubs and manicured lawns has been re laced with softer, sinuous grasses; more indigenous species and abundant wildflower meadows and what s more, they are teeming with life.”

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Minimising digging to enrich the earth; mulching to reduce the release of carbon into the atmosphere and intelligent planting are just part of the story. Pesticides are re laced with natural redators. overflies, lacewings, ladybirds and ground beetles feast on aphids and slugs whilst nasturtium distract caterpillars from devouring brassicas and thymus vulgaris deters black fly from infesting roses.

Clients have marveled at the transformation.

Those previously unnerved by the prospect of dispensing with traditional layouts and planting are now reaping the rewards. A green-backed woodpecker has been spotted.

A hummingbird hawk moth has been observed. Song thrushes, wrens and other native avians are returning to raise their young. Frogs, toads and newts are populating their ponds once more.

“A formal border, enveloped by a curvaceous gravel path, can still be planted in such a way as to attract vital pollinators and provide yearround visual interest,” adds Megan, whose long-held dream is to design a garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. “As a nation, we have become obsessed with tidying our gardens at the year’s end: chopping back and clearing to create a blank canvas for next year or sticking with unimaginative shrubs that give back very little. A client who had been taught to garden by her father, who was born in 1910, really struggled with the concept of selective weeding, the absence of bare soil around plants in her herbaceous borders and wilding parts of her lawn but is now beginning to embrace our new way of gardening, feels less pressure to be tidy and is using the time she has saved to appreciate what biodiversity in a garden can really mean. If we immerse ourselves in the natural order of things and permit plants to do their thing, we can not only appreciate the natural architecture of skeletal shapes, provide safe havens for invertebrates and keep our birds

Creating environments that enable wildlife to thrive is a laudable aim but Folium adopts a wholesale approach to nurturing nature through the careful curation of seed mixes, late season wildflower cuts to encourage second flowerings, rotecting seed heads to sustain winter foragers and embracing natural die-back. Listening to clients to fully

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understand their preferred garden style, looking at the plants that thrive in their soil, and reading the land are also essential to achieving a successful outcome.

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well-fed with berries as we await spring’s new beginnings. We can also feel so much better about ourselves in the process.” This notion of circularity is a recurrent theme.

A year into the business and clients are really noticing a difference in terms of seasonality as well as sight and sound. he softer edges and gentler ambience also promote mindfulness, engender humility and evoke a greater sense of perspective and ‘at one-ness’ with the world.

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“People are beginning to understand that gardens ta e time and that a uic for Instagram is neither meaningful nor sustainable,” comments Riyah. “As we try out new techniques, there is trial and error, and a lot of learning on both sides, but it is immensely rewarding to challenge our creativity and knowledge to make gardens that are the very best they can be.”

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As the rainbow of colour recedes from the spectacular displays of summer, seeds are collected, dried and used to illuminate unmown stri s of lawn with wildflowers and attract particular pollinators next year. Leaf litter imbues soil with valuable nutrients and rovides a winter habitat for butterflies and insects, which, in turn, attract birds and other wildlife into the garden.

There is an economic circularity at play too with plants being sourced from small independent suppliers and commercial nurseries in Cornwall, and reputable growers from across the south west if specialist plants are required that are not grown locally. s a team, we flourish because we share everything from weeding, pruning and general maintenance to exploring ideas, developing designs and selecting plants,” concludes Megan. “We grow bolder with every garden to e eriment with different methods and embed the latest thinking in everything we do. The positive feedback that we have received so far is all the motivation we need to work harder and communicate our passion for reimagining horticultural practice with environmental consciousness and sustainability at its core, and look forward to working on new projects with clients who share our ethos.”

The growing Folium family is certainly a force to be reckoned with, not only for the good of our gardens and the creatures that inhabit them, but also for the bene t of us all. foliumhorticulture.co.uk

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A place of peace for the discerning traveller where stylish self-catering meets laid-back luxury.

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ocated a mile from the golden sand beaches of Carbis Bay, Una St Ives is the kind of resort that feels relaxed and tranquil even in the height of summer. The collection of luxury selfcatering lodges is surrounded by countryside and feels a world away from the bustling, nearby streets of St Ives. What strikes you immediately is the calming sense of space and light; from the airy atrium reception area on arrival to the convivial restaurant and sun-lit swimming pool in the spa. While the eyes of the world were on Carbis Bay during the G7 summit, this high-end haven went largely unnoticed; save for savvy guests, including members of the French delegation, who were enjoying the resort’s approach to world-class, Cornish laidback luxury away from the media glare.

Dedicated to exceeding expectations, the Una St Ives team are there to pay attention to all the fine details, o ering extra mile service from the get-go. Given this and the resort’s setting close to the artistic hub of St Ives, it’s easy to see why the owners have recently introduced

the ‘art of hospitality’ mantra as part of a refresh of the branding. From the original Cornish paintings on the walls and the quality of the design, build and fit out of the stylish self-catering lodges, restaurant, and spa, art is integral to the Una St Ives experience.

Original and commissioned pieces by the likes of Nina Brooke and London-based Falmouth University graduate Jordan Amy Lee adorn the walls.

Recognisable for her bold colours, stripped-back compositions and delicate textures, Jordan’s work has now become synonymous with the resort, which commissioned her to work on the new branding.

Artists have long been drawn to this picturesque corner of Cornwall for its inspiring coastline, harbour and cobbled streets along with the unique quality of light which has cemented the town’s legacy. isitors flock to this creative enclave for the Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Leach Pottery to admire the work of renowned artists, but there are also countless opportunities to get creative with an array of studios and

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workshops. The St Ives School of Painting has operated out of the Grade II listed Porthmeor Studios since 1938, when it was established

by Leonard Fuller. Here, against the backdrop of Porthmeor beach, professional artists o er year-round courses for all levels. Or choose Barnoon Arts in the Harbour Galleries at the wharf, where you can take part in a range of art classes including outdoor tutored sketching sessions.

Art aside, there are plenty of reasons to make a beeline for this charming seaside town. Particularly at this time of year once the summer holiday crowds have abated and the town settles into a more relaxed rhythm.

As locals will tell you, there’s much to be said for coming outside of the peak months.

Gone are the days when the end of the season meant the shutters coming down at eateries and attractions around Cornwall. The food o ering in St Ives is another of the main attractions and you could easily spend your entire time here hopping from café, to bar, to cosy pub. Start with brunch at Porthmeor Beach Café just below the Tate, watch the world go by over burgers made from Philip Warren 21-day dry-aged beef at the Hub Box or stop at the harbourside Searoom Bar for delicious tapas and cocktails.

And there’s the wild west landscape to be enjoyed, from surfing to cold water swimming and hiking. One of the most scenic options, which runs right past Una St Ives, is the walk to local landmark, Knill’s Monument. As well as boasting fabulous views over St Ives Bay from the monument, you will pass through Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve. The route forms part of the ancient St Michael’s Way that crosses the county from Lelant and culminates at St Michael’s Mount on the south coast.

A er a day’s exploration, retreat to one of the stylish self-catering holiday homes at Una St Ives. Accommodation is provided in 29 timberframed lodges, ranging from a one-bed to an expansive four-bedroomed home with hot tub and woodburner. With all the home comforts, interiors include fully equipped kitchens with spacious dining and living areas, and each lodge enjoys its own private outdoor space for al fresco socialising, relaxing, and dining.

Sustainability is high on the agenda, with solar panels, sedum roofs and cedar cladding as standard, as well as lamb’s wool insulation and triple glazed windows. Una St Ives is a perfect base for holidays with a dog too, with a range of pet-friendly accommodation options available.

You’d be forgiven for checking in and not leaving Una even once during your stay thanks to the excellent facilities. Located at the heart of the resort, the Spa at Una provides an excuse to visit whatever time of year, whether for a day spa or mini-break. As well as a magnificent, 15 metre indoor infinity pool there’s a kid’s pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. The spa itself o ers an extensive range of pampering and holistic treatments and there’s the Life Fitness Gym for those who want to work up a sweat during their stay, including flexible Leisure Club memberships for locals too.

Then there’s the food being dished up at the restaurant, Una Kitchen, by multiple AA Rosette-winning Cornish chef Glenn Gatland, which draws locals and visitors alike. His fresh, honest, woodfired cooking showcases his love for contemporary Mediterraneaninspired dishes, made with the finest locally sourced ingredients. Spacious and flooded with natural light, the restaurant o ers a casual dining space, the walls filled with original pieces of contemporary artwork

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ten, high-end two- and three-bedroom villas with private hot tubs join the collection in 2022. Built with iconic Cornish stone, giving the sense of rising from the land, expect an understated style airy Scandi influenced interiors utilising traditional materials in a contemporary way. Each villa’s design and positioning is planned to embrace the area’s world-famous artists’ light. The open-plan living on the first floor, encompassing a high spec kitchen, dining and living area plus private terrace with outside dining, is made for socialising. With access to the outdoors on both levels of the villas, spacious bedrooms will be found on the ground floor, opening to the distinctly Cornish landscaped grounds, private hot tub, and plentiful views.

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“They had done what everyone said was impossible, they had created earth…”

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trace my ngers over the lines and im ressions left in blac biro on the inside age of a boo that has held ride of lace on the boo shelf in my arents house for most of my life. iona, than you for everything you have done over the years your su ort, friendshi and good humour. e ve all travelled a long way to reach our den, and ho e the ourney is only ust beginning. ots of love, im. s turn the ages of the sur risingly ristine co y of eden that was gifted to my mother by ir im mit over 2 years ago, after the com letion of a colossal tas that at times must have seemed im ossible, try to imagine what it would have been li e to be there at the very beginning of it all, how it would have felt to be a art of something so com letely e traordinary and uni ue before it had even come to fruition. hat an incredible feeling it must have been to be one of the rst to share in this collective vision of den, to be art of a team of ordinary eo le determined to see it come to light by their own hand, and to be able to say wholeheartedly, as im s grandmother would have advised, m glad did, rather than, wish had.

n the beginning, the idea was a sim le one to ta e a lace of utter dereliction, a iece of earth forgotten and unused, and create an abundance of life in it. di cult tas in a world of eo le trained to say no, to ignore the im ossible and the ridiculous, who in turn must be convinced to say yes and arta e in the ultimate ris . veryone laughed when said that was what wanted, e lains im in his ersonal account of this great shared adventure, eden. t was not that they disagreed, it was sim ly that it was im ossible. new that wouldn t rest until we had something that lived u to the dream. hat iece of forgotten earth would be odelva it, stri ed of its china clay to form an accidental mould for the master iece of abundant life that would be the den ro ect in all its res lendent glory, later to be recognised by the Times as the eighth wonder of the world. n the words of . . ewis, hile science may lead you to truth, only the imagination can lead you to meaning , a uote occasionally em loyed by im mit himself. den was about much more than the exotic and yet familiar s ecies of lants thriving inside the biomes, and stood as a sign ost for the future,

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an emblem of ho e for all the other im ossible tas s we might accom lish, as im e lains it seemed to create an almost al able feeling of destiny in many eo le, a sense that if ever there was a time to ta e a ris , this was it ore to the oint, they had come to see the ro ect as a symbol, something to show the rest of the world that we weren t hic s from the stic s with straw between our teeth waiting for crumbs to fall from the high table. escribed by a local ornish bard at a ress conference as the rst glimmer of a ros ective new dawn for her children and grandchildren , den came to be with the su ort of a community that reached far outside the walls of the ro ect o ces. he Eden Project would have the power to shape ornwall s future for the better. im mit once e lained or ris to wor there has to be a strange beauty in what you do. he den team too the biggest ris of all in ursuing this collective dream, and

can only imagine the atmos here in the biomes when everyone who had ta en art in this colossal tas , including my mother, came together under the e otic cano ies to celebrate the com letion of the im ossible, as im so fondly recalls hose endless hours, days, wee s, months and years of meetings that lasted long into the night, ersuading the boys in suits to ta e courage in the face of doubt, now seemed to melt away for day after scorching day, night after endless night, they d been out there in the heat, stretching every sinew to re are for this moment. hey had done what everyone had said was im ossible, they had created earth, they had ro agated and lanted countless thousands of living things. ow they were so tired they were running on em ty ll of us, in our own way, had turned our den into a collective act of redem tion. e really had done the best we could for the moment, we had nothing left to give.

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fter o ening on 1 th arch in 2 1, the den ro ect welcomed 1.2 million visitors through its doors in the rst year alone, and to date has seen over 22 million eo le marvel at the im ossible structure that im and the den team were determined was ossible tory telling is everything. f you can create a narrative that eo le want to be art of you can do almost anything, and that s what den was den wasn t a roduct, it was a lace in the heart eo le now that things are wrong but they don t now what they can do to change it. den needs to be a sho window of ho e. t was down to the hard wor , long hours and determined belief of ordinary eo le that something beautifully e traordinary was able to ha en, and individuals li e my mother who, as im indly credited as, the high riestess of a erwor , ee ing the oard and rust a ers rolling out, ta ing the minutes that too hours, bearing as much of the load as she could,

wor ing ridiculously long days while running a family and commuting from elston, nearly forty miles away , saw a future in den. e had built the largest conservatories the world had ever seen. he greatest challenge now was to rove that it was all worthwhile. s watched the rst visitor wal in o en mouthed into our great green cathedral, and as small grou s became hundreds and then thousands followed on behind, thought to myself, the truly s ecial thing about den is not what you see, although that is awesome enough it is the s irit that brought so many ordinary eo le together, to add u to so much more than the sum of their arts. hat was the real reason for ho e. f we could do this, what could ha en if even more were harnessed together e d built a magni cent iving heatre, but the world is really the stage. im mit. edenproject.com

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An intriguing show exploring the intertwined private and artistic relationships of three men from the dark years of World War Two until 1957 comes to Falmouth.

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The greatest painting has always been made from a real love of the subject.”

These words belong to painter, John Minton, who by the early 1950s was one of the most celebrated artists in Britain.

A sample of his work is now at Falmouth Art Gallery where it forms part of the exhibition Unholy Trinity: Lucian Freud, John Minton and Adrian Ryan. Freud, Minton and Ryan made up a rebellious and unconventional group.

The three young men in wartime London partied enthusiastically, drank heavily and mixed with dubious Soho characters.

Minton’s name is not familiar now, but his reputation as a leading painter, illustrator and stage designer was rmly established when this remarkable three-sided friendship was at its height.

Minton became that rare thing in British art, popular with an audience beyond the art world. That was largely due to his characterful illustrations, especially for Elizabeth David’s ground-breaking cookery books, which helped lighten the burden of postwar austerity.

Even during the war years, when opportunities to display and sell work barely existed, Minton was the art world’s rising star. He relished the status. He exhibited paintings at London’s

prominent Redfern Gallery in three consecutive years from 1943, an extraordinary accolade when public galleries were closed and most artists were either in uniform or ghting for nancial survival at home.

Minton treated his subject matter in the predominant style of the years immediately after 1 , nown as eo romanticism. is images tended to feature landscape drawn with graphic attention to the details of plants, people and place. They conveyed poetic sensibility and melancholic introspection. olours were often naturalistic but subdued. For instance, in 1946 Minton painted a pile of rubble in a deserted London street. The houses in the picture looked tired and bomb-damaged.

Perhaps the area was being cleared to build new homes, but the tone of the work lacks that note of optimism. Instead it captures the mood of exhaustion and desolation in the ca ital after si years of conflict. onetheless, there was another side to intons work. His private life was wild and exuberant. In contrast with the gaunt and distorted features that Freud highlighted in his troubling portrait of Minton in 1952, he was an avid dancer at parties and habitué of the famous private drinking club in London’s Soho called the Colony Room, where he was known as the ‘King of Bohemia’.

INSET Adrian Ryan, South of France, 1957, oil on canvas, 21 x 28 cm (Private collection)

PREVIOUS Adrian Ryan, Mountains behind Toulon (Campagne Orovida), 1950, oil on canvas, 50 x 59 cm (Private collection)

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In 1944 he spent the summer in Cornwall and was reinvigorated by Cornish light and colour. e roamed the elds and coves, and s ent evenings in the pub. “God how I love the land,” he wrote from Marazion to his friend, Judith Holman, “to stand and see it move in intricate perspective to the heat haze of the gentle horizon.” His painter’s eyes were captivated as much by the sea, “the waves breaking forever with the subtle cruelty of terrible indifference.

Those experiences contributed to ‘lightening’ his technique. His colours brightened in the following years and his drawing style loosened, coming alive in free and agile lines. He recorded a romanticised view of the world around him on the basis of “if you can’t see, invent it”. This approach animated the exhilarating images that illustrated a travelogue about Corsica published in 1947 – an unbelievably exotic destination for post-war Britons. Elizabeth David’s books on Mediterranean cookery followed, as did stage design with John Gielgud, that lifted audience s s irits.

Minton’s temperament swung between highs and lows. A wartime conscientious objector who was assed un t for military service when he changed his mind about serving, he was discharged from the Pioneer Corps in 1943, the year that saw his reputation as an artist start to climb. is early fame may have left him ill-suited to the radical change in styles in the 1950s. In January 1957 he took his own life, believing himself rejected by friends and an art world with which he now felt entirely out of sympathy.

Something of that mix of personality is detected in one large canvas in this exhibition of which Minton said: “I’ve discovered that one can paint anything as long as it’s BIG.” Titled ‘Jamaican Village’, it measures over 3.5 metres across. He visited Jamaica in 1950 and was

fascinated by the atmosphere of the island, its villages, scenery and what he perceived of the population’s lifestyle. The range of colours is once more heightened towards rich greens, yellows and reds.

He scrutinised the setting: the painting may be based on an actual location. There is an immense amount of observed detail – in the architecture, people’s dress and posture, and in aspects of the interior. All are described with a beguilingly languid sensuality. A light bulb shines from a covered streetlamp, so it is a night scene. In spite of the lively decorated pediments, the sharp angle of perspective and the flow of assers by, the scene is settled and subdued. The villagers appear unhurried; some stare out of the canvas at their modern-day viewers. The community looks to be at peace with itself although the economic and political situation in the aribbean country was often tense on the slow road to independence in 1962.

One value of Unholy Trinity is its revaluation of Minton’s career, a process that has been usti ably underway for some years. nother is to bring back to public notice the third artist in this show. Adrian Ryan remains an unfamiliar gure. n the com any of ucian Freud, who needs no introduction – and who a contem orary described as fly, erce tive, lithe, with a hint of menace”– they made up a rebellious and unconventional group.

The three young men in London (the eldest, Minton, was born in 1917 and Freud, the youngest, was ust under ve years his unior partied enthusiastically, drank heavily with mutual friends like Francis Bacon and mixed wholeheartedly with characters on the fringes of the law.

They were also, according to this show’s organisers, lovers. Ryan had the most privileged background. His childhood was spent at homes

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in uffol and agnes sur er, and he went to Eton until expelled. Freud, the grandson of the pioneer of psychotherapy, Sigmund Freud, was expelled from Bryanston School for dropping his trousers in the town centre for a dare. fter a s ell learning ainting, he went to sea in the Atlantic convoys until illness struck and he was discharged. At the time of his death in 2011, Freud was internationally acclaimed, rich, a Companion of Honour and holder of the Order of Merit. His paintings now sell at auction for record prices in the tens of millions of US dollars. But during the period of the works in this show, Freud was struggling to get widespread attention for his paintings.

It was in London that their paths crossed; Minton had arrived there in 1939 from grammar school in Reading. In the darkest years of the conflict friendshi was eagerly sought.

Ryan, also an objector, became a re warden so knew the physical danger. Maybe all three were drawn to risk: homose uality was a criminal offence. y all accounts, they lived by their wits.

As artists, they were highly ambitious. Paris was the centre of their artistic universe, though cut off throughout the war. hen peace returned, Freud rushed there to meet the great talents of Europe. Picasso showed his new work to the relative unknown blessed with a famous name and a magnetic presence, and Freud made friends with Alberto Giacometti.

The great sculptor became arguably the

strongest influence on him although he would never acknowledge the impact of others, even Francis Bacon’s, on his work.

Freud was wilful and independent from the start. “All my patience has gone into my work,” he said later in life, “leaving none for my life.”

This patience yielded an extraordinary feeling for the personalities of the people he painted, a depth Minton lacked in his portrayal of gures. n the years covered by nholy Trinity, Freud’s work was hard-edged with a smooth surface. It projected considerable insight within a sensation of emotional remoteness, whether he is depicting the severed head of a cock or the daughter of the sculptor Jacob Epstein, Kitty Garman. He painted her wide-eyed and holding a rose in 19478 in a pose with almost Renaissance rigour and symbolic potential.

The exhibition includes a meticulous and striking drawing in pencil, ink and coloured chalks of a spiky subtro ical lant. erns ll the foreground and behind stands a tree, its bark closely observed, against the horizon separating two bands of textured blues into sky and sea.

He created this captivating view on Scilly in 1945, responding to the islands with intense examination of the climate, beaches and light.

Freud was ‘one of a kind’; he loved plants and animals, and revered his grandfather not because of the revolution in psychology he brought about (for which Lucian had no time) but for his earlier work as a biologist on eels.

Freud gave little away about his private life.

INSET Lucian Freud, Botanical Gardens (Landscape with Scillonian Pine), 1945, conté pencil, coloured chalks, pen and ink on paper, 45.7 x 47.6cm, © The Lucian Freud Archive (The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford)

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here were several marriages the rst was to Kitty in 1948. He fathered 14 children (with uncon rmed rumours of many more by wives and lovers.

By his death in 1998, Adrian Ryan had had many affairs, with women and men, and married three times. He was closer to Freud than to Minton who shied away from longterm commitments, preferring the thrill of casual liaisons. Freud never acknowledged his gay history so that even his biographer dismisses Ryan almost in passing as ‘an artist acquaintance’.

Yet Ryan’s importance for Freud might have meant far more than that statement im lies. hatever form their friendship took, companionship in war-torn London was invaluable.

Ryan had inherited money that conceivably the constantly cash-strapped reud bene ted from, and used his wealth to buy paintings by Europe’s pre-war greats. Examples

by Bonnard, Modigliani, Utrillo and Soutine hung on the walls of his Chelsea home. Freud and Minton would have seen them there when all other avenues to studying these modern masters were closed.

Ryan was probably the least ambitious artist of the three. odest and self effacing by nature, his aintings reflect the influence of the painters he collected. Traces of Bonnard and Soutine are visible in his still-life and landscape ictures, as if he could not nd his own artistic personality. Lingering over many images in this show is the sober colour and introspective

feel of eo omanticism, an outloo shared by the three friends. But like the other two, Ryan’s character swung between gloom and elation. A regular visitor to Cornwall, his mood was lifted by the region s light and climate. his e hibition includes views of ewlyn and Mousehole harbour stylistically untouched by the links Ryan made with two modernists working in St Ives, Patrick Heron and Peter anyon. hile they ada ted successfully to the seismic arrival in the mid-50s of abstract e ressionist ainting from ew or , yan along with Freud and Minton felt washed aside by the torrent of scale, colour and gesture.

Minton felt especially betrayed by this change of direction, above all among the students he was devoted to at the Royal College of Art. He simply did not comprehend their enthusiasm for subject-less abstraction. He believed that since “abstract art presents you with a blank canvas, surely it is up to you to put something on it”. His reputation was eclipsed by the time of his death. Freud also felt the chill wind of neglect. Like the others, Ryan stayed loyal to older, gurative traditions. e continued with the expressive strokes and vivid colour of the École de Paris as he travelled through France and delighted in the colour and texture of the landscape, portrayed with exhilaration in his triumphant canvas from 1950, Mountains behind Toulon (Campagne Orovida).

Unholy Trinity: Freud, Minton, Ryan is at Falmouth Art Gallery until 27 November 2021. falmouthartgallery.com INSET Lucian Freud, Girl with Roses, 1947-8, oil on canvas, 74.5 x 105.5 cm © The Lucian Freud Archive (British Council Collection) Bridgeman Art Library

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or those with a wanderlust that cannot be suppressed, the recent opening up of countries and borders will be sweet music to the ears. Such seasoned travellers are often avid collectors of mementos ournals stuffed with memories of place and time, wrists wrapped with bands of travel honour, badges, stickers… all tokens that conjure memories of places farflung or near and dear.

El Camino has taken this idea and created a set of bracelets and collectible charms which serve as an ever-present reminder and documentation of taking the road less travelled. I uncover the background to the brand in conversation with coowner Candace Kellough.

Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your background, and where the idea for El Camino came from?

I’m originally from Canada, but have been in Europe for about 11 years. I was living in Barcelona, when I realised that I was missing winter and the snow, so I decided to venture

to the French Alps. I met Tom in Meribel and after our season, we decided to ac our bags and try to walk from Barcelona to Monaco.

We had an amazing time pitching our tent in extraordinary places, walking and swimming in the Mediterranean sea and scheming over cam res which is where the seed of the idea for El Camino came from.

We were so excited by the idea we decided to go back to Tom’s parents in the UK to see if we could make this little dream a reality. fter a lot of ups and downs, we were nally ready to share l Camino with the world.

The El Camino love quickly spread and we found ourselves working day and night making and sending bracelets all over the world. Working long hours every day, we found that we weren’t doing the things we loved, and those that originally inspired El Camino. With the business needing to be based in the UK, we decided we should live somewhere that would feel like we were on holiday during any spare time we managed to nd. ello ornwall

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How does Cornwall inspire you?

In so many ways, Cornwall is such a magical lace. aving the sea on my doorste is something I’ve never experienced before. I love being able to jump in at any time of the day; the feeling is like no other and is the perfect refresher. Not only does the beauty of Cornwall inspire me but also the people that live in this beautiful place. I’m surrounded by like-minded individuals, all of whom love the outdoors and share my passion for nature. nd myself amongst driven and talented individuals with big hearts, all working hard to live their best Cornish lives.

Tell me more about the company…

At El Camino, we care about working with good people, creating good products and being good to the lanet. e believe in living our lives in the most environmentally responsible way. For the El Camino team, this means keeping our impact on the planet as light as ossible, both at home and wor . ur is made from recycled shi ing containers, tted out with large windows. Not only does this make for a bright workspace, but it reduces the need for too much arti cial electric light.

When we do need to plug in, we use e-on as our electricity provider, which is powered by 100% renewable energy sources. Our products are made from durable materials, carefully chosen to ensure they’ll be around as long as the memories we make. An El Camino is made with love and the strength to endure everything you have to throw at it on your travels. All our materials are responsibly sourced. We build relationships that last too; many of our suppliers have been with us since the start. All our packaging is 100% plastic-free, from the envelopes the orders are sent in, to the wrapping containing the steps and bracelets.

We recycle as much as possible, keeping things digital wherever we can to avoid unnecessary

paper waste. All packaging cycles through the business time and time again nished bracelets arrive in a bag, which then is sent bac to the ma ers to re ll. f we can, we walk to work. And canine companions are positively encouraged, which makes for a very happy working environment for all.

Who are your customers? nyone that loves travelling hen creating El Camino we thought it was important that everyone could start their EC journey, so we made sure there was a wide range of sizes available. Over the years we realised that not everyone was able to have an El Camino – we were missing childrens si es o, we ve ust released a new Junior El Camino collection available for ages three plus. El Caminos are worn by all ty es of different eo le all over the world – young teens, backpackers, professionals, mums, dads, grandmas, the list goes on.

Where and how is an El Camino made?

Our bracelets are all handmade with lots of love in the UK. They are made of four cords knotted together, each with a breaking strain of 34kg, making an El Camino very durable. Our bracelet making team are from all over the UK and make the bracelets from their homes. We love our little EC family, we’ve been working together as a team with for about seven years now. ur head bracelet ma er is the rst person we ever trained to make a bracelet – she’s still with us today and has trained many others since. The success of El Camino relies on all the individuals whose commitment and hard graft ours into every iece.

Who designs them and where does the inspiration come from?

I design the bracelets and necklaces myself.

I learned how to macrame when I was young and always enjoyed making handmade jewellery for my friends and family. I never thought that 20 years later, my bracelet

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A B OV E A box of El Camino treasures

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making hobby would be such a big part of what led to my dream life and ob. nd a lot of inspiration while travelling, exploring local mar ets and a reciating the different craftsmanshi around the world. love meeting new people and learning of their travel story, listening to their tales and learning of places I’ve never heard of. As much as d li e to sometimes switch off from wor , nd some of my best ideas come from when I’m on my travels.

What are the components of the bracelets made from?

The stainless steel Steps are engraved by a gentleman who lives down the road from Tom’s family home and the glass Steps are handmade in the English countryside. We have developed some amazing relationships since the beginning of El Camino and are so proud of the family we’ve grown to become.

Do you make bespoke charms? es, de nitely ou can engrave anything you’d like on a Step (charm) up to 32 characters. They’re actually our top-selling product. Everyone’s El Camino is so unique, so having the Custom Step option makes your El Camino that little bit more special.

You can engrave special dates, like birthdays, weddings, engagements, along with extra special places you’ve been to that we may not have a Step for. The options are endless.

How did the pandemic affect you in terms of the travel ban?

We were really worried about how the travel ban would affect the business and d be lying if said we haven t felt it. owever, we ve also noticed that our lovely customers’ appreciate their past travel memories even more now which has encouraged both new and old customers to ll their l aminos with the priceless travel memories that are not so easy to make any more. People are loving being

able to keep these memories with them at all times and maybe it offers them ho e for the future when travel becomes more free again.

We’re feeling hopeful as travel begins to open up again and our lovely customers (along with us) will be able to continue doing what they love – travelling and making memories around the world.

What’s next for El Camino?

Excellent question and one I wish I knew the answer to. We know how much our lovely customers are missing travelling, just like us.

A lot of the El Camino love spreads through word of mouth, so once travel opens up again, we’re looking forward to even more new people being introduced to El Camino and collecting their travel memories.

When you’re not working on El Camino, where can you be found?

In the sea, walking my dog, café hopping, or snowboarding in Morzine in the winters. If m in ornwall, you ll nd me swimming, sur ng, wal ing my ustralian he ard Dougal, or perched up in a café. I love exploring Cornwall, it’s the most amazing place and somewhere you can never get bored. The Cornish coastline is the prettiest ve ever seen. love nding new caf s and e loring different villages. coastal dog walk with friends, coupled with a sea swim, followed by a hot drink in a cute little café leaves me feeling at my happiest. ore s eci cally, s end a lot of my free time on Fistral beach and in the Gannel.

I walk Fistral at least once a day, rain or shine. My favourite time is sunrise and low tide, sandwiched between the sea and the sun rising over the dunes, sometimes just me and Dougal on the whole open beach. I really do love where I live. elcaminobracelets.com

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As a PADI Divemaster living in Cornwall, this is a subject very close to the heart of Andy Forster, Project Director. I am keen to learn more and ask Andy to explain the project in some detail: “Dive Project Cornwall has two parts,” says Andy. “The education programme is designed to reach thousands of children across the UK via a suite of educational tools, videos and other resources available to schools through the Marine Conservation Society.

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We are also communicating with millions of adults through our audience providers in order to raise awareness. In collaboration with media partners, charities and sponsors, which include leading national dive brands such as Suunto, Beuchat, Cornwall-based fourth element and, of course, PADI (the largest dive training organisation in the world), we are able to share our message across social media and various other communication channels.

Our current reach is just shy of 10 million adults already.”

The second part of Dive Project Cornwall is an amazing experience programme, available to all secondary schools across the UK. Through a nationwide competition, schools can compete for the opportunity to bring 20 of their students from each of 20 regions across the UK, on a week’s residential course at Porthkerris. That’s a total of 400 lucky teens set to visit Cornwall’s premier dive centre, where they will be trained by experienced, uali ed nstructors and leave as certi ed as en ater cuba ivers.

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lastic is entering our oceans at an alarming rate. According to Ocean Conservancy, eight million metric tons of plastic makes its way into our oceans every year, with plastic production and consumption predicted to double over the next 10 years. I learn of a new initiative, Dive Project Cornwall whose bold vision for the future is to save all life in our oceans. This not for ro t, ommunity Interest Company is dedicated to tackling plastic pollution in our oceans, by introducing teenagers across the UK to diving and so empowering them to become the ocean influencers of the future.

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Andy’s passion for the ocean and diving is apparent; as is his desire for this to be accessible to all children and this has been the driving force for him in setting up the project. “I have four children and they are exceptionally lucky that I have been able to provide for them – there are so many children that don’t have this luxury for various reasons. I believe that it’s the Godgiven right of every child to walk on a beach, and with Dive Project Cornwall I wanted to take it one step further and show children what the ocean is all about.”

“I’ve been a commercial person all my life and decided that it’s time to give something back. My time is funded by my media company, Leven Media Group, which means that every penny of sponsorship goes into the project to facilitate the experience and education.” Andy’s own introduction to

diving came when his best friend invited him on the trip of a lifetime to dive with the great white sharks of Guadalupe Island, some 120 miles out in the aci c ocean. e found out that to go down in the submersible cage you needed to be o en water uali ed. s m not the sort of person to miss out on a thing, too the necessary uali cation and have been absolutely hooked on diving ever since. Diving has drawn me closer to the ocean and helped me to realise both its importance and its fragility. Four years on from that rst dive with sharks, I’ve done over 500 dives, meeting some incredible and passionate people on the way.” © Thomas Elliot Brown

ot only will the children leave as uali ed Open Water Scuba Divers, they will also learn rst hand, from leading marine industry experts, the important part our oceans play in the survival of the planet and how this impacts our very own existence,” adds Andy. “The aim is that these children will leave as ambassadors for the project, sharing their experience and knowledge with friends and families, so activating a network of campaigners whose mission is aligned with our own; to save the ocean.”

Andy currently volunteers at Porthkerris as much as he can, helping out with teaching children and accompanying guided dives. I’m interested as to when the realisation came to Andy that he could use his commercial background, combined with his love of diving, to ma e a real difference in the education of young people on the problems of plastic pollution. “There’s no doubt that everybody knows that plastic pollution ‘is’ a problem – it’s a hot topic across the UK and world media. What I wanted to do is raise awareness by telling people ‘why’ it’s a roblem and what are its noc on effects.

“There are a lot of people out there who continuously bang the table and point the nger, saying don t use lastic , which is

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okay in itself, that’s a given. However, for me it’s less about the dictum and more about the inspiration and engagement. With Dive Project Cornwall, yes, it’s the same message, ust delivered in a different way. y raising awareness and inviting these 400 children to experience diving and the incredible beauty of the ocean, both above and beneath the waves, it is my hope that they will hopefully consider plastic pollution with more care and thought.”

Financial support for the project comes in various forms, but perhaps becoming a ‘dive buddy’ is the most accessible. As a buddy, individuals or companies are able to sponsor one or more children to experience Dive Project Cornwall’s residential programme and to support them in becoming an Ocean nfluencer. he numbers are cra y by supporting just one child they can go on to inform thousands of their peers, and in turn

millions of adults, of the importance of the ocean and its marine environment and how we can protect it for the future. “The project has an initial, three-year timeline. Following that, we will be recruiting a group of marine biology students in Cornwall, who will be trained to take on the project and continue it for many years to come.” he intention to influence these children in their formative years through direct dive experience is a clever one. Add in the school education programme and Dive Project Cornwall is clearly a very forceful vehicle for environmental change. Who knows, some of these children may be world leaders of the future? Imagine the powerful message they will be able to convey, having experienced the depths of the ocean and the vital role it plays in our very existence, at such a young age. diveprojectcornwall.co.uk

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Price, transparency and environmental reasons are leading young diamond buyers to purchase ethical alternatives.

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raditionally, the 4Cs has been the universal method of assessing diamond quality – colour, clarity, cut and weight. However, those who have recently fallen in love are falling out of love with mined diamonds and so, for many, there are now additional, ethical elements to consider when choosing a diamond or other stone.

Open-pit, underground, or indeed offshore diamond mining comes at a huge environmental cost, causing irreversible ecological damage and humanitarian cost. There is, however, a kinder way; Cornish company Ethica Diamonds, who are pioneers in the supply of ethical, lab grown diamonds and gemstones and one of the rst com anies in the to offer such. thica iamonds offer two stones. ustainable lab grown diamonds fully certi ed carbon neutral and grown using 100% renewable energy – are indistinguishable from mined, natural diamonds, being chemically and

visually identical. The other option is a labgrown stone (the Ethica Diamond) which is very close in composition, structure and durability to natural diamond. Independently certi ed, and maintaining the essential s, both o tions have the bene t of being considerably more affordable than natural diamonds.

Founded in 2011 and run by mother and daughter team, Elaine and Emily, Ethica is the only company in Cornwall, and one of very few outside of London, whose speciality is lab-grown stones, and in particular lab-grown diamonds. Partnering with the an rancisco based Diamond Foundry, which is backed by Leonardo Di Caprio and utilises renewable energy making it the world s rst and only certi ed carbon neutral diamond producer, their diamonds have impeccable provenance with no human or environmental toll. Their cut grade and polish is also of the highest standard worldwide! sing these stones for their bes o e ewellery service means that buyers can rest assured that

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their choice is at once unique (they make up for less than 0.1% of all diamonds worldwide) and kind to the planet.

spectrum of clarities, and it is important to select a diamond with a good clarity grade to ensure the integrity of the stone is at its best.

When it comes to choosing a lab-grown stone, the considerations are the same as Elaine explains: “In order to ensure you are buying the right stone for your loved one, there are several factors to consider, and our guide actually extends beyond the 4Cs to include certi cation, conflict and cost. he rst is cut this is often confused with sha e and is the only characteristic not influenced by the growth of the diamond. The cut determines the light dispersion of the diamond which has the greatest influence on overall a earance. t is the greatest influencer of brilliance and s ar le regardless of the shape of a diamond.”

Colour comes next and many lab-grown diamonds are post treated to make them whiter. The diamond world determines colour by comparing stones against a master set of diamonds of different colours. his colour grading of a diamond refers to its lack of colour and for white or colourless diamonds, the diamond industry adopts an alphabetical colour scale from D to Z. Ethica’s lab-grown stones are never post-treated so buyers are always assured of the utmost purity.

The purpose of cutting any diamond is to maximise refracted light, and a well-cut diamond will have brilliant s ar le and re, because it captures all the available light and bounces it back to the eye. If a cut is too deep, the light will be reflected out of the side of the diamond, whereas if it is too shallow, it will be lost from the bottom.

The second consideration is the clarity, or the purity, of the stone. When lab-grown diamonds are formed they are under extreme pressure and heat. Imperfections in the crystal structure can form and mineral impurities can become trapped inside the stone, meaning that those stones with the least imperfections and impurities have the greatest clarity. Ethica’s lab-grown diamonds are available in the full

he nal of the traditional s is carat, a measurement of the weight of the diamond rather than its size. It doesn’t always follow that the highest carat is the largest sized diamond, as sha e and cut can affect this, so it is advisable to think about both the size and the carat when making a choice,” adds Elaine.

For Ethica, there are three additional very im ortant s certi cation, conflict and cost. iamond certi cates are issued to con rm a stone’s technical characteristics and identity. nsuring your diamond is certi ed by an inde endent and recognised certi cation laboratory is essential for an unbiased assessment of the stone s uality. onflict is something very close to Ethica’s heart and central to the ethos of the business: “The truth is, there is no such thing as a conflict free diamond that has been dug up from Mother Nature,” says Emily.

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Finally, cost is always going to be high on the agenda. However, for Ethica that’s not just monetary cost, it also applies to environmental cost. By choosing a lab-grown stone, both can be negated as their stones are fairly priced, meaning you can have a bigger, better stone that will last the test of time.

Just because a stone is man-made doesn’t mean to say that it isn’t exquisite, as Jordan and Samantha, from the Leeds area, discovered on their bespoke journey with Ethica. “We were pretty clear from the start with the style we wanted. I had been inspired by another design I had seen on Pinterest and knew I wanted it recreated in a s eci c colour. he colour of the stone was the most important aspect for me, it had to be uni ue. he team at thica hel ed me turn the s eci c colour had in mind into reality, as well as guiding us with regards to making the ring as practical as possible. A few changes had to be made but my ring is pretty close to the original!” explains Samantha. “We like to support small businesses in the UK as much as possible so when we came across Ethica Diamonds we were really happy. We really liked the ethos of the brand and its sustainable mission.”

Using a variety of sketches, followed by a CAD design, Ethica are able to make the process seamless. “Designing my bespoke ring was a really enjoyable process...It can be worrying that you may not li e the nal design, however the team helped in reassuring us as we went through the process.”

Zac and Nikki’s Ethica journey began closer to home, as they met at Mullion Cove Hotel, on the Lizard peninsula. Zac chose Ethica

as he wanted Nikki’s ring to be unique: “I wanted a ring for Nikki that no one else in the world would have. Something that would perfectly represent our relationship; special and one of a kind. It was also important to me to work with a company based in Cornwall as it would mean the ring would be from where we rst met. ne thing never get tired of is learning new things and learning about how different industries function. hile it took a while due to Covid... it was still a great experience to be so involved in the design and creation of the ring.”

Ethica’s bespoke service not only ensures a unique piece of jewellery that looks good, it holds the feel-good factor too: “Purchasing a created diamond or stone sets you apart from the entire mined-diamond industry. You are not supporting environmental damage, human rights abuses, or dubious ethical ractices. e guarantee it. ur stones are created in a way that harm nothing; no person, no animal, no land.” bespoke.ethica.diamonds

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An innovative surf therapy programme that has been piloted by the NHS is changing the lives of young people across the UK

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he Wave Project is the UK’s rst surf thera y charity aimed at su orting and romoting children s mental health. ased in ornwall, the charity has e anded across the south west of ngland as far as north or shire, cotland, ales, orthern reland and ondon, and now counts over , trained volunteer surf mentors, with , young eo le accessing he ave ro ect surf thera y courses to date. n ornwall, there are more children with social, emotional and mental health needs than across ngland as a whole there were ermanent e clusions from schools in ornwall in 2 1 /2 , and 2 in 2 1 /1 . he long term cost of each of these children to ublic services is estimated at , each a total cost of m er year in ornwall alone. erha s little nown, surf thera y has become an established form of thera eutic su ort for both mental and hysical health. t is recognised by the in the as an effective form of thera y for children and young eo le at ris of mental ill health and is also used by the olice and blue

light services as thera y for serving o cers and rofessionals. urf thera y has been at core of he ave ro ect for over a decade and lies at the heart of everything they do. he surf thera y rogrammes offer young eo le aged to 21 the o ortunity to artici ate in a s ecialised surf thera y session once a wee for si wee s. ach young erson is aired with a volunteer surf mentor and receives one to one su ort a ro riate to their needs for the duration of the course. he ro ect su orts children and young eo le who e erience a range of hysical and mental health issues, social de rivation or social isolation. oung eo le attending the courses are su orted through sur ng to build con dence and self esteem, develo resilience, and ma e friends. he service is evidence based and has been evaluated under eer review, with evaluation data showing that young eo le who artici ate in he ave ro ect s surf thera y courses come away feeling more con dent and better able to ma e new friends, and ma e their own decisions.

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t also offers s ecialist schools intervention in the form of each chool, an evidence based intervention that combines outdoor learning and sur ng to hel children at ris of e clusion, re engage with learning. s art of this, there is a new facility lanned for a site near withian owans, in ayle, and will be the rst time a hysical building has been erected for this ur ose in fact, the rst of its ind in the world. he design is being led by ruro based architects avigne onsdale, and has been develo ed thoughtfully to give children the sense of being outdoors all the time, whilst ee ing them safe.

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each chool is a ro ect that combines outdoor learning with the curriculum to su ort children who may not be achieving their full otential in education. his new facility has been designed with the needs of children in mind, offering them the chance to learn outside wherever ossible, in an environment they nd calming and su ortive. e re e cited to be ioneering this ground brea ing model for education and loo forward to artnering with local schools on this ro ect. e ho e it will rovide a blue rint for other beach schools nationally and worldwide hel ing to reduce the number of children who fall out of the traditional education system altogether,

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he ro osed each chool res onds to a mental health crisis amongst young eo le in the that is reaching critical levels, with the roblem getting worse each year and e acerbated by the oronavirus andemic. ccording to the , one in si children had a diagnosed mental health issue in uly 2 2 , com ared with one in nine in 2 1 . ast month, and to mar the end of the inaugural nternational urf hera y rgani ation onference in ornwall hosted by he ave ro ect, surfers and surf lovers on owan beach in ew uay oined addle outs across the world, to mar orld ental ealth ay. urfers met in the water on their boards, oined hands, and formed a human circle in su ort of mental health. aising awareness of the bene t of surf thera y has meant that it is now a growing global movement, which he ave ro ect is roud to be art of.

The charity is built on volunteers, and there are endless opportunities to lend a hand; so, whether you would like to become a surf mentor, s op assistant, events volunteer, o ce intern or fundraiser there is room for all. waveproject.co.uk

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as we ado ted habits li e recycling, which is still u held today, or even going meat free a cam aign resented by my little sister, fully com liant for a ro imately a month before later settling on a more reduced consum tion. y dad, was an advocate as it saved a few ounds off the wee ly sho ing. hildren foster an ama ing ower to rovo e and challenge behaviours but for me as an adult, d lost my way for the cause, until now. t s clear that, a uarter of a century later the lanet is continuing to face its biggest challenges. ere in the south west, we re blessed with ama ing nature and the most icture erfect beaches, but they too can be ruined by bro en bottles and other rubbish which are now entering our food chain. ith than s to the li es of reta and ir avid, we re all aware of the issues we face and we should all be doing more, instead of refusing to acce t the lethal status uo. e now it s im ortant to ta e action when it comes to our natural surroundings and so the time is now to release our inner activist. nayet asul is t e founder of ntec , rracca, encouraging t e pu lic to make positive c anges y ig lig ting t eir personal car on footprint. ia a climate app, users can ecome car on neutral at t e tap of a utton. e app will provoke, measure and encourage action and will e availa le free w en launc ed next year.

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