As Cornwall’s woods awash with the scent of wild garlic, local woodsman Tom Kemp revives the ancient art of coppicing Along with the return of the Cornish language, and goods being delivered under sail, many traditional crafts are seeing a revival in Cornwall at the moment. Before 1900 most woods were coppiced pretty intensively, and […]
Cornwall teacher devotes summer to global teaching development
An outstanding teacher from Falmouth School is determined to do her bit for ending educational poverty by leading a team of 20 UK qualified teachers on a visit to Uganda this summer. Lizzie Waddling, an inspiring teacher of Expressive Arts and English will deliver teaching ideas and strategies to Ugandan teachers and schoolchildren, in order […]
Cornish Holidays – How to Holiday in Cornwall
Forget headaches, hard work and housekeeping. Holidays are all about letting go of everyday stresses and spending time doing the things you enjoy – and where better to let your hair down than the stunning landscapes of Cornwall? From spectacular beaches, nature resorts, and spas, to castles, cakes, and luxury secret escapes, it’s no wonder […]
Learning sustainability in one of Cornwall’s greenest buildings
The Down To Earth Foundation, based at Mount Pleasant Eco Park near Porthtowan, prepare their educational courses from one of Cornwall’s greenest buildings .
A Week in Cornwall from just £150 per person
Stop living your life through your mobile phone and embrace everything Cornwall has to offer. Head to The Dairy Barn (sleeps two) in Hayle to breathe in the fresh air, lace up your hiking boots and tackle the nearby South West Coast Path and sample some crisp apples in the on-site orchard.
Donations Given From Cornish Businesses To Help Abi Walk
Businesses in Cornwall demonstrate their community spirit; donating hundreds of pounds worth of prizes to help a young lady with cerebral palsy to walk Born ten weeks prematurely, Abi is a 12 year old strong minded, and motivated young lady from Camelford in Cornwall. She is funny, beautiful and feels the same way about school […]
Cornwall’s Chocolarder on Putting Cornwall on International Trade Map
With its Packet Ships and deep natural harbour, Falmouth in Cornwall has been a stop for international trading since 1688. A local chef turned his hand from Michelin star pastry making to manufacturing Cornwall’s only bean to bar chocolate, and his international sales intend to carry on this tradition.
Two social workers from Cornwall supporting children’s trafficking in Ghana
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Cornwall annually for its breathtaking beaches, stunning sunsets, and a pace of life that is unmistakably relaxed. Ancient tin mines sit redundant; creating striking images against the backdrop of the sea. Whilst the Cornish pasty was made exclusive to the peninsula, it’s easy to forget its heritage as nourishment […]
Bude For Food pulled off a festival nothing short of spectacular
As the sun bled its neon line into another horizon, drawing a close to the town’s highly successful event, many people were able to avoid thinking of bleak poverty. In fact, statistics from Eurostat recently demonstrated that average wages in the Duchy now stand at just £14,300 a year. This compares to a national average […]
Cornwall’s Record Breaking “Agile On The Beach” Launches World’s First Design A Degree Programme
One of the UK’s leading agile conferences, Agile On the Beach kicks off in Falmouth, Cornwall. The event beat last year’s record for attendees at the Cornish technology event by 36% across the 2 day conference. The practitioner and real world experience driven industry gathering is focused on agile development and increasingly on the role […]