Lifestyle
Cornwall Life
Peace of mind
Is life feeling a bit overwhelming? In time for this month’s Mental Health Week, HOLLY LOUISE EELLS explores 10 peaceful places in Cornwall to help you find that much-needed bubble of calm
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May 2020
Cornwall Life
Tales of the good life
Roseanne Hodin’s new Cornwall-set book Growing Goats and Girls hits the shelves this month - we find out more about her favourite Cornish spots
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May 2020
Cornwall Life
FORGE AHEAD
Head to The Old Smithy at Mawnan Smith and discover a corner of contemporary craft makers keeping old traditions alive
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May 2020
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Virtual art
Renowned for its large-scale sculptures, Delamore Art’s annual festival switches to an online event with some of Cornwall’s best-loved artists taking part
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May 2020
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Best of both worlds
The Hungarian breed of pig that has caused a trip down memory lane, and stirred up a storm on social media
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May 2020
Cornwall Life
Shipwreck AHOY!
Rambunctious tale of shipwrecks and smugglers and the booty from both, this challenging walk brings its own rewards
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May 2020
Cornwall Life
GOOD FOOD
Many of us are rediscovering the delights of the kitchen – some of Cornwall’s favourite chefs have added recipes to a new digital book designed to support the decimated hospitality industry in the South West
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May 2020
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A step beyond
Award-winning photographer David Chapman continues to explore Cornwall’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a visit to Carnewas to Stepper Point
4 min |
May 2020
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A house of two Halves
An old cottage on the Roseland Peninsula has been given a distinctly modern twist with a floor to ceiling glass extension that manages to contrast – and complement – the existing historic house
3 min |
May 2020
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Am I boring you?
How can the person in front of you compete with the promising ping of your phone
2 min |
April 2020
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Life at the beach
Architect-free building is not for the faint-hearted but Joey Auger and Charlotte Thomson took on a three-year project to create the perfect coastal home.
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April 2020
Cornwall Life
Taking time
The creator of Time Team and bestselling author, Tim Taylor, reveals exactly what is that makes Cornwall such a magical place to him.
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April 2020
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Return to The WILD WEST
Ahead of her latestsolo show at Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance, artist Amanda Hoskin returned to find inspiration in a dramatic stretch of the Cornish coast path – a place which holds special significance for her
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April 2020
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Life's a beach
This year dogs and their owners will get more out of Cornwall’s beaches thanks to new simpler rules
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April 2020
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Hedgehog rescue
Beloved by (almost) all, the not so humble hedgehog has become a far too rare sight in recent years
2 min |
April 2020
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Heading inland
Award-winning photographer David Chapman continues his series exploring Cornwall’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a visit to West Pentire
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April 2020
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Go your OWN WAY
Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood hits our cinema screens this summer for two nights only performing with a host of music industry heavyweights to revisit the music of Fleetwood Mac and its founder Peter Green. It’s amazing to think that it all began for Mick in Redruth.
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April 2020
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Chelsea, Cornwall
Cornwall’s garden designer Sam Ovens is no stranger to success at RHS Chelsea where he will be showcasing his latest design this month
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April 2020
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Between the ISLANDS
Beauty, history and coastal wildlife combine to make this walk on the Isles of Scilly the perfect start to your island tour
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April 2020
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TAKING THE BAIT
Film critic Mark Kermode called it a masterpiece – and he was far from alone in his praise. We catch up with Cornish film maker Mark Jenkin about his hit Bait and what’s next for the BAFTA winning film maker
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March 2020
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WEDDING of the YEAR
Big Brother’s Andy West married his partner actor Nicholas Robinson in St Ives on Christmas Eve. He shares their story…
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March 2020
Cornwall Life
Stepped in History
Award-winning photographer David Chapman turns his lens on Pentire Point in the latest in his series exploring Cornwall’s most scenic spots
3 min |
March 2020
Cornwall Life
SPICE of LIFE
Dating back 3,000 years, saffron remains one of the world’s most prized commodities – and in Cornwall it has long been a firm favourite
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February 2020
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
There was a time when growing your own brought forward old men on allotments or Felicity Kendall in her dungarees and wellies – but growing your own has moved on in spades since The Good Life
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March 2020
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Fire in the SKY
A rare meteor lit up the skies over Cornwall – and specialist photographer Chris Small was there to capture it in all its glory
3 min |
March 2020
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Island Life
Few of us would pass up the chance to own our own island - and looe Island proved a dream come true for the Atkins sisters who gifted their home to nature
3 min |
March 2020
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HOME ON THE MILL
A three-year labour of love by its owner, Blowinghouse Mill sits in a quiet valley in Cornwall. Simon Williams bought the building and the 2.3 acres that surround it in 2015 with the intention of salvaging this end of the 19th century corn mill and creating a luxury eco-friendly home.
6 min |
March 2020
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Fanciful Fowey
Travel writer Sarah Merson drags her family to Fowey for a magical winter break
3 min |
March 2020
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A city under the SAND
Almost a millennia ago, Crantock was home to a city until landowners brought the wrath of God for their sinless ways. Feed your imagination as well as enjoying the view with this short spring walk
3 min |
March 2020
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125 YEARS YOUNG
Newlyn Art Gallery marks its landmark birthday with a unique exhibition of work from the Arts Council curated by a local school art collective
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