Ghost fishing nets put to good use

Ghost fishing nets put to good use

A Cornwall-based jewellery designer has launched a new product to raise awareness of marine littering, and to support the work of local conservation groups who are taking the lead in cleaning up our seas. Amelia Frances of Yemaya Collections is a Marine Biologist who has 

Undaunted duo to launch new Cornish dining destination

Undaunted duo to launch new Cornish dining destination

The team behind acclaimed seafood pub, The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn, will launch their second Cornish inn later this month, refusing to let the best-laid plans be scuppered by Covid-19. Chef and restauranteur Ben Tunnicliffe, alongside his Head Chef Matt Smith, have taken over The 

Cornish-Designed Jewellery Is A Lockdown Hit

Cornish-Designed Jewellery Is A Lockdown Hit

A Cornwall-based designer, who uses a combination of hand collected and cultured sea glass to make a unique range of jewellery, has increased her sales ten-fold this year. The popularity of her pieces has seen Amelia Frances of Yemaya Collections specially selected from among hundreds 

Cornish wine merchant vies to become UK’s greenest

Cornish wine merchant vies to become UK’s greenest

Like many other small businesses, Scarlet Wines has diversified rapidly over the last few months, using the complete break from normality to adapt its business model and refocus on core principles. From a merchant which sold mainly to the on-trade (the restaurants, pubs, cafes and 

Cookbook incoming!

Cookbook incoming!

I am thrilled to be part of the team launching ‘Comfort’, a collaborative digital cookbook from the Cornwall and Devon food and drink industry. Further updates are coming, but in the meantime here is our press release announcing the project: Top chefs, food and drink 

Skinner’s release try-umphant brew for Six Nations Tournament

Skinner’s release try-umphant brew for Six Nations Tournament

Skinner’s Brewery has re-released a special edition golden session ale to celebrate the start of the Six Nations Tournament. Splendid Tackle will be exclusively available for the duration of the Northern Hemisphere’s annual Rugby Union showcase, which kicks off with matches in Cardiff and Dublin 

New start for two Cornish food businesses

New start for two Cornish food businesses

Scarlet Wines of Lelant and Antoninis of Hayle have announced that they will combine forces at the start of 2020 in an exciting new collaboration which will bring the two businesses together under one roof at The Old Forge. In addition to Antoninis popular Italian 

New Women’s Wellbeing Centre Launched

New Women’s Wellbeing Centre Launched

Following a successful crowdfunding campaign, a new wellbeing centre dedicated to women’s health has opened in Penzance, providing a unique and precious resource for West Cornwall. Garbo House offers a programme of progressive, holistic support to help women navigate menstruation, pregnancy, postnatal care, motherhood, menopause 

Record Total Raised For Pub’s Charity Of The Year

Record Total Raised For Pub’s Charity Of The Year

The Driftwood Spars in St Agnes outdid its own ambitious target for charity fundraising in 2019, raising over £7,000 for The Sunrise Appeal to improve oncology facilities at RCH Treliske. Landlady Louise Treseder and her team set out to raise £6,000 in memory of pub 

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For New Women’s Wellbeing Centre

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For New Women’s Wellbeing Centre

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched this week with the aim of raising £7,000 towards a game-changing new wellbeing centre in Penzance dedicated to women’s health. Garbo House will offer a programme of progressive, holistic support to help women navigate menstruation, pregnancy, postnatal care, motherhood,