Paul Ainsworth and Charlotte Vincent join the line-up at Truro Food Festival

Paul Ainsworth and Charlotte Vincent join the line-up at Truro Food Festival

Excitement is building ahead of Truro Food Festival next month, as more details are released of the star-studded chef line-up. Paul Ainsworth and Charlotte Vincent are the latest names to be revealed, joining the likes of Jude Kereama, Charlie Waters, and Kate Attlee in the 

A mouth-watering prospect: One of Cornwall’s best-loved food events returns.

A mouth-watering prospect: One of Cornwall’s best-loved food events returns.

September 2024 just got a major diary upgrade, with the announcement that Truro Food Festival will explode back onto the culinary scene in a colourful, flavoursome, and thoroughly Cornish reincarnation. Set to be held over five action-packed days, the gas will be lit on Wednesday 

Cornish pub announces donations to three local mental health organisations.

Cornish pub announces donations to three local mental health organisations.

This Mental Health Awareness Week (13th – 19th May), the team at The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes are reflecting on yet another successful year of community fundraising, which resulted in substantial donations to three local mental health organisations. As Landlady Louise Treseder explains: “Every 

Cornish wine merchant a pioneer in ‘alternative format’ wines

Cornish wine merchant a pioneer in ‘alternative format’ wines

Old Chapel Cellars is known for pushing the boundaries of the wine industry; the Truro-based wine merchant was the first in the UK to achieve B Corp status back in 2022 and followed this with a string of accolades, including being named ‘Highest Climber’ in 

Food, folklore, and feisty tunes feature in a gigantic bank holiday knees up

Food, folklore, and feisty tunes feature in a gigantic bank holiday knees up

Community-centric brewpub, The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes, is hosting its annual Sausage & Ale Weekender over the first bank holiday in May, with music, guest beers, and tasty bangers to fuel the fun.  The event is always planned to coincide with major village celebration 

Hatching a plan: Indie traders unite for a bright, fun-filled Easter market

Hatching a plan: Indie traders unite for a bright, fun-filled Easter market

Many a call has been put out recently to support Cornwall’s small independent businesses as the cost-of-living crisis drags on – and yet there’ll be no signs of doom and gloom in Truro on Saturday 30th March. Two local organisations who represent some of Cornwall’s 

Spring exhibition marks the release of new book celebrating Cornwall’s natural riches

Spring exhibition marks the release of new book celebrating Cornwall’s natural riches

Do you know how the pink-flowered Centaury got its name, or where to look out for the rare Black Mining Bee? Have you ever seen Charles de Gaulle in his bath, and can you tell the difference between Fungus Gnats and other flying pests? All 

Fill up on spring cheer at A Barrel of Laughs 

Fill up on spring cheer at A Barrel of Laughs 

A rip-roaring comedy and pint-sized music festival returns to the Cornish coast this spring, as The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes serves up three days of proper Cornish hospitality – not to mention belly laughs. With a packed and diverse schedule, there’s something for everyone; 

Time to get your crimp on! Cornwall’s St Piran’s Market and Pasty Making Competition returns

Time to get your crimp on! Cornwall’s St Piran’s Market and Pasty Making Competition returns

One of Cornwall’s best-loved spring events returns this year, as Truro Farmers Market once again invites everyone round to theirs to celebrate the National Day of Cornwall. Lemon Quay will play host to a bumper gathering of local producers showing off their wares, as the 

City sees a bumper festive season thanks to collective effort

City sees a bumper festive season thanks to collective effort

A much-needed boost to footfall for shops and hospitality in Truro was seen over the festive period, new figures reveal. Thanks to events in the month leading up to Christmas including The BIG Christmas Market, free parking on Small Business Saturday, Late Night Shopping, and