welcome...
...to the summer 2016 issue of The Samphire Club magazine. Since our inaugural issue we’ve seen the fabulous launch event at Cornwall Food Box, on an unseasonably warm April evening where members and guests enjoyed an Argentinian barbecue, bubbly and some incredible raffle prizes. We have some photographs to share with you from the evening, along with more photos of the array of events held since: drinks at The Greenback Hotel in Falmouth, a curry night at The Cornwall Food Box and of course, the first ever Samphire Club event in London. You can find out more about that event and the fabulous venues such as Northbank in St Paul’s which have strong connections with the South West in our article about Samphire In The City. Many of you may be reading this at the Samphire Summer Party on the beautiful Lusty Glaze beach. This hidden gem in Newquay has been transformed by one of our most inspiring members, Tracey Griffiths, and you can read the story of Lusty Glaze on page 18. Elsewhere we’re discovering an array of artisan gin producers and talking to some big hitters in Cornwall’s most famous export business — pasties. There’s also a guide to the best networking venues in Truro by the wonderful author of Secret Truro, Amanda Williams. And of course, there are some words of wisdom from the man himself, Samphire Club founder John Harvey, who shares some insights into networking. There’s much, much more, but feel free to enjoy at your leisure. Wishing you all a wonderful summer.
Viki Wilson
Editor The Samphire Club magazine
COVER IMAGE: LUSTY GLAZE BY SARAH LAUREN PHOTOGRAPHY
1 Canapés & Conversation