Tag: news

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; 

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 

In prestigious list of ‘UK’s Best Indies’, Truro wine shop is highest climber

In prestigious list of ‘UK’s Best Indies’, Truro wine shop is highest climber

Each year, leading industry publication Harpers Wine & Spirits releases a list of the 50 best independent wine merchants across the country in a bid to encourage people to seek out their expert local oenophiles. The 2024 ‘50 Best Indies’ came with a welcome surprise 

Team Photoshoot with Kingdom and Sparrow

Team Photoshoot with Kingdom and Sparrow

We recently visited Falmouth-based design agency Kingdom and Sparrow, to capture some new team profile photos and shots of their updated office space.  The team work from the historic and distinctive Old Art School building on Arwenack Avenue, which is filled with light from the 

Two new hires for buoyant branding studio

Two new hires for buoyant branding studio

Falmouth-based design agency Kingdom & Sparrow has started 2024 with the appointment of two new team members in anticipation of a busy year ahead. Kingdom & Sparrow has appointed Polly Arrowsmith as Account Executive, and Ellie Russell as Junior Designer, further strengthening a creative team 

Cornish Project receives National Lottery funding for a fresh approach to end-of-life care

Cornish Project receives National Lottery funding for a fresh approach to end-of-life care

No One Dies Alone Cornwall (NODAC), a Community Interest Company which seeks to change the way we approach end-of-life care, has received £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund to undertake grassroots work across Cornwall. Much of the funding will be used to run Tender 

Meet the Artist – Penny Rumble Studio Shoot

Meet the Artist – Penny Rumble Studio Shoot

We recently visited Penzance-based artist Penny Rumble in her lovingly renovated Cornish farm dwelling and outhouses-turned-workshops to capture some photographs for an upcoming book launch and a revamp of her website.  Penny’s home and studio is just a mile or so from the shores of 

Photoshoot with EOT Ceramics for Kingdom and Sparrow

Photoshoot with EOT Ceramics for Kingdom and Sparrow

We were recently approached by Falmouth-based branding agency Kingdom and Sparrow to produce some content for their annual Christmas team gifting tradition. For the past six years, Kingdom and Sparrow have reached out to local makers to create bespoke, handmade Christmas presents for their staff.