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Showcasing the next generation of artistic talent

Showcasing the next generation of artistic talent

A historic art school in West Cornwall has introduced the next phase of an innovative, free Youth Program, giving both local and national young artists the opportunity to exhibit work in the cultural heart of Cornwall. The St Ives School of Painting, which is a 

Brewery officially reopens to the public with ‘game changing’ new set-up

Brewery officially reopens to the public with ‘game changing’ new set-up

Skinner’s Brewery officially welcomes the public back to its riverside HQ in Newham this month, with a weekend of live music, shanty singing, the freshest brews on tap, and a celebratory atmosphere as the brewery once again becomes a lively social hub for the community. 

It’s that time of year again: Swap apples for cider (or learn to make your own?)

It’s that time of year again: Swap apples for cider (or learn to make your own?)

Fowey Valley, an artisan cider producer based in Lostwithiel, are inviting local people to bring their excess apples along to add to this years’ pressing, offering to swap fruit from small orchards and gardens for their award-winning apple juice or cider. Owner Barrie Gibson says 

Solo exhibition highlights the plight of the bumblebee

Solo exhibition highlights the plight of the bumblebee

This November, acclaimed Cornwall-based artist Catherine Hyde will use her biannual solo exhibition at Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance to highlight the plight of the buff-tailed bumblebee. With all the power and erudition of an accomplished visual storyteller, in ‘The Golden Hours’ Catherine will take gallery 

New HQ for premium Cornish cider maker and distiller

New HQ for premium Cornish cider maker and distiller

Craft cider maker and artisan distiller, Fowey Valley, has opened a new HQ on the Restormel Estate in Lostwithiel, ushering in a new era of expansion for the premium drinks producer. The beautiful cider orchard in Golant on the banks of the river Fowey remains 

Replacing a lost arts education for the Covid-19 generation

Replacing a lost arts education for the Covid-19 generation

The St Ives School of Painting, a historic painting School and a registered charity, has extended its provision for young people with an ambitious online youth programme. The School, which has been teaching students in the renown Porthmeor Studios for over 80 years, stepped up 

New summer gin launched to celebrate the opening of state-of-the-art distillery

New summer gin launched to celebrate the opening of state-of-the-art distillery

A new summer gin, Saint Clement, has been launched by Land of Saints Organic Gin Distillers, marking the opening of a state-of-the-art distillery in Ponsanooth, Cornwall. Combining organic lemons and oranges alongside a unique combination of twelve botanicals, the zesty and refreshing gin promises ‘a 

TiramisUGO now available at top London deli

TiramisUGO now available at top London deli

Artisan tiramisu brand TiramisUGO – which was founded in Cornwall by ‘The Cornish Italian’, Ugo Massabo – has made it to the shelves of Panzer’s Deli in London, one of the capital’s most famous and best-loved food emporiums.  The award-winning tiramisu will be stocked alongside other carefully curated food 

Symbolic meeting tables leave Falmouth workshop for the G7 Summit

Symbolic meeting tables leave Falmouth workshop for the G7 Summit

Ten hand-crafted tables – all made from sustainably sourced Cornish wood – left a waterside workshop in Falmouth this morning destined for the G7 summit, which is being held in nearby Carbis Bay later this week. Designer and craftsman Scott Woyka has spent the last 

Skinner’s unveils details of game-changing project

Skinner’s unveils details of game-changing project

Skinner’s Brewery has pledged that it will “give back to the community which has supported us so emphatically,” after the launch of its Crowdfunding Campaign met with an overwhelming response. On March 1st Skinner’s embarked on the campaign to raise a ‘survival pot’ of £100,000