Waste not, want not: Apples for cider popular exchange scheme

Waste not, want not: Apples for cider popular exchange scheme

Fowey Valley Cidery in Lostwithiel has reinstated its popular apple swapping scheme for the 2023 harvest, inviting local people to add their excess apples to this years’ pressing in exchange for award-winning apple juice or cider. Owner Barrie Gibson says it’s generally been a good 

Sunny vibes and tasty supplies: Truro prepares to host The BIG Summer Market

Sunny vibes and tasty supplies: Truro prepares to host The BIG Summer Market

The Cornish summer in all its glory is set to explode onto Lemon Quay for a two-day celebration of bountiful local produce and creative spirit this August. Truro Farmers Market and Cornwall Shop Small are teaming up once again for a seasonal mini festival bringing 

Cornish wine merchant wins regional award for the second year running

Cornish wine merchant wins regional award for the second year running

Truro-based wine merchant Old Chapel Cellars has been named IWC Regional Retailer of the Year for South West England, for the second year in a row. The IWC Awards took place at The Hurlingham Club in London earlier this month; the prestigious awards are a 

Sunny Shoot in St Agnes

Sunny Shoot in St Agnes

We were recently asked by our clients The Driftwood Spars to come and capture some shots of their summer 2023 menu for use across their website, newsletter and social media. The team at The Driftwood put a lot of time and thought into crafting their 

New Cornish beer celebrates – and helps to preserve – a unique coastal ecosystem

New Cornish beer celebrates – and helps to preserve – a unique coastal ecosystem

A new Cornish beer from a coastal microbrewery, released in can and keg in time for summer, has been inspired by the unique ecosystem of sand dune habitats. Dune, a hazy pale ale unveiled by The Driftwood Spars Brewery this month, seeks to celebrate and 

Manning’s Signature Cocktails range causes a stir!

Manning’s Signature Cocktails range causes a stir!

We recently went to Manning’s to photograph their new Signature Cocktail range, which will be available alongside their Classic Cocktail range this summer.  There are 11 brand new imaginative drinks across the range and they vary from the sharp and tangy Tropical Sour to the 

New plastic-free local market launching in Falmouth this spring

New plastic-free local market launching in Falmouth this spring

Plans have been revealed for a new regular local producer’s market in Falmouth, which will take place on Discovery Quay on Fridays starting from 19th May. The new venture is being led by the team behind Truro Farmers Market, which has a well-established market on 

New Cornish session beer, Sea Shanty, receives a rousing reception.

New Cornish session beer, Sea Shanty, receives a rousing reception.

The Driftwood Spars Brewery in Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, is celebrating the successful launch of its first new core cask beer in five years. Sea Shanty – a golden pale ale – is refreshingly light with a low ABV (4%) and subtle tropical, fruity notes; 

New comedy, music and beer festival promises to be a Barrel of Laughs

New comedy, music and beer festival promises to be a Barrel of Laughs

The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes will host its inaugural Barrel of Laughs Beer Festival from 10th – 12th March, with a stellar line-up of top comedians, live music and handcrafted beer from some of the UK’s best small breweries.

The tiny Cornish cove playing host to the UK’s up and coming comedy talent.

The tiny Cornish cove playing host to the UK’s up and coming comedy talent.

Visitors to The Driftwood Spars in Trevaunance Cove are in for a barrel of laughs this year, with a line-up of top comedy acts planned to grace the boards of the historic brewpub.