The fists of former Penwith tin miners, cast in the materials they once dug, will be part of an exhibition opening in July. The casts from the hands of 19 former Geevor miners who had met at last year at Geevor Gala day are part of a ceramic exhibition that coincides with the centennial of […]
Pensans School is celebrating the whole school’s achievements in a Literary Festival on Wednesday 3rd July. It will be held on the school field between 1.30pm and 5.00pm. This is the first whole school outcome and the children are busy finishing their beautiful pieces which will be on display in two magically decorated tipis provided […]
Noir Taj opened in Penzance at the end of November 2018 after an impromptu trip to New Delhi in September to buy a scooter. All stock is ethically sourced and Fair Trade. Much of it is purchased from India and Thailand along with pieces from UK based suppliers who already have long-standing relationships with charities, […]
Known as ‘the friendliest lit fest in the UK’, Penzance Literary Festival features a calendar packed full of events celebrating writers and their works. The festival was launched in 2010 and has evolved in to a successful and diverse celebration of the written word, which is supported by patron and acclaimed author Patrick Gale. Events […]
New restaurant Panch Puran opened on 5th April and has already received fantastic reviews from locals and visitors alike. It is a family- run business serving the finest in authentic Bangladeshi and Indian dishes, many of which you will not usually find in your local Indian restaurant. There are gluten free options available as well […]
This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children – to join the Race for Life. There are events for people of all ages and abilities taking place at Harbour Car Park on Wednesday, 5 June. Ruth Chamings, Cancer Research UK’s Penzance Event Manager, […]
St Ives Food and Drink Festival 2019 A celebration of food and drink in the iconic setting of Porthminster beach, St Ives. This year’s festival opens at 6pm on Friday 10th May and ends on Sunday 12th May. The festival is now free to attend. There is free access during the days and nights for […]
Tucked away in Hosken’s yard at the rear of Marine Terrace in Penzance is a little gem of a business; Vintage Home Living, providing a range of services and products to suit your refinishing needs. As well as housing a selection of refinished pieces ready to purchase, customers can choose from a range of ‘raw […]
National charity, the Fishermen’s Mission, is delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new fundraising initiative, its ‘Catch of the Day’ online auction. This involves a range of national artists and celebrities including Fern Britton, Louis Walsh, Caroline Quentin and Jonathan Dimbleby among others, giving up their time to paint a ceramic sculpture in […]
There are great things happening at The Turks Head, Penzance! The award-winning Turks Head on Chapel Street is delighted to announce a new addition to their team; Fred Holmes who is renowned locally for his fantastic cocktails. Fred has created a brand-new Cocktail Menu which is already proving to be extremely popular with the locals. […]