Tag: Local producers

Glad tidings for coastal microbrewery

Glad tidings for coastal microbrewery

A microbrewery specialising in handcrafted beers has scooped a haul of regional awards this month, bringing early festive cheer to one corner of the Cornish coast. The Driftwood Spars Brewery at Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, won two Golds and a Silver at the SIBA (Society 

The BIG Christmas Market is all set to light up Truro’s Lemon Quay 

The BIG Christmas Market is all set to light up Truro’s Lemon Quay 

One of Cornwall’s most popular seasonal events – The BIG Christmas Market – is all set to return to Lemon Quay in Truro this week. The annual gathering of over 100 local artisan producers kicks off on Friday 2nd December, with 19 days of shopping, 

Celebrating ten years at The Tolcarne Inn

Celebrating ten years at The Tolcarne Inn

Chef Proprietor Ben Tunnicliffe is celebrating 10 busy and successful years at the helm of The Tolcarne Inn in Newlyn this year, but warns that very challenging times lie ahead for the restaurant industry. The historic maritime inn by the sea wall in Newlyn was 

Recognition for Cornwall’s ‘Best Young Farmer’

Recognition for Cornwall’s ‘Best Young Farmer’

Cornwall’s premium pork producer, Primrose Herd, is taking a moment to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its Head Butcher Jake Gregory, as the team prepare for their busiest time of year. The hard work and dedication of Cornwall’s farming community was on display recently at 

Use your Christmas gifting as a force for good this year

Use your Christmas gifting as a force for good this year

As yet another Christmas approaches amid challenging circumstances, The BIG Christmas Market in Truro promises not only an uplifting yuletide experience, but the opportunity to harness that precious festive spending as a force for good.

2022 is a bumper year for apples, but what to do with the glut?

2022 is a bumper year for apples, but what to do with the glut?

The weather during the 2022 growing season has been exceptional for apples, resulting in a bumper crop across the Westcountry and beyond.

Brewery relaunches behind-the-scenes tour experiences

Brewery relaunches behind-the-scenes tour experiences

Truro-based Skinner’s Brewery has relaunched its popular brewery tour experience after a break of over two years. The behind-the-scenes tours of Skinner’s riverside brewery – its home for 20 years – have always been in high demand but were rendered impossible when Covid-19 struck.  Co-Director 

Summer in the city: The BIG Summer Market returns

Summer in the city: The BIG Summer Market returns

A summertime showcase of local food, drink, art and craft returns this year, with Truro Farmers Market and The Cornwall Shop Small Market joining forces for The BIG Summer Market on 19th and 20th August, 9am – 4pm. Last year the event drew crowds into 

Authentic deli will bring a taste of Italy to Truro

Authentic deli will bring a taste of Italy to Truro

An Italian food enthusiast, who built a successful business during the pandemic, is set to open a deli in Truro  in order to keep up with demand for her authentic street food and speciality ingredients. Valentina Langley grew up in the Campania region of Southern 

Sausage, ale and music fest set to be a banger!

Sausage, ale and music fest set to be a banger!

Following the successful return of March’s beer festival after two dormant years, The Driftwood Spars has announced dates for its next foray into food and drink festivities on the Cornish coast.