Gardening – July 2024 – Alison Agnew
Thistley Things With so many very thorny political debates around us, my thoughts turned to prickly plants and flowers (this sounds like a ‘Thought for the day’ link!). Many of these do...
Weather – Kernow Weather Team – June weather summary
Well, we got a momentary glimpse of summer in June – hopefully you made the most of those glorious few days of hot sunny weather because, now we are back to cooler...
ST MAWES SAILING CLUB ‘TASTER DAY’
I’ve sailed before but not for a very, very long time. After moving to Cornwall just over a year and half ago I was keen to try it again. Completing an RYA...
Margaret Cortis receives her British Empire Medal
Margaret Cortis from Veryan was presented with her British Empire Medal by Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, at a special service in Veryan Church last month. The award was...
BeeMania – July 2024 – Colin Rees
This month we want to take the opportunity to say a big thank you and a fond farewell to Colin Rees. After 15 years he has decided it is time to retire...
Book reviews – July 2024 – Sallie Eden – Narcoball, Love, Death and Football in Escobar’s Colombia
Narcoball, Love, Death and Football in Escobar’s Colombia, by David ArrowsmithPublished by Octopus books 6 June 2024 First of all, a declaration of interest (or the lack of it): I know very little about...
General Election 2024 – Information
General Election 2024: Where’s my polling station? What ID can I use? What if I need help? June 27, 2024 There’s just one week to go until voters head to the polls...
NCI Portscatho – Come And Help Us Celebrate Our 30th Anniversary!
National Coastwatch Flag Relay A flag denoting all the 60 NCI stations in the country will travel around the country, due to arrive in Portscatho on 4th July. This is our plan...