St Just-in-Penwith’s much loved Lafrowda Festival returns this July with the theme“Going Underground”. Started in 1996, Lafrowda returned last year after a 3-year hiatus with a joyful celebration of community and the arts. This year’s festival week begins on Sunday 14th July with the traditional ceilidh, followed by a week of performances and workshops covering […]
Local lady Sarah Clemence began working as the cook at The Copper Kettle, a cosy café in the heart of St Just in September 2023. Sarah immediately fell in love with the place in which she could see so much potential.Sarah’s husband, Oliver bought the café for her in December 2023 as a Christmas present! […]
The 2024 Chapel Street Music Festival programme contains a colourful and diverse range of events, featuring a wealth of local talent, with a keen focus on giving opportunities to young performers. Some events are FREE, and there is something for everyone, young and old alike!The Chapel Street Ensemble kickstart the Festival on Friday 26th with […]
The Red Lion in Newlyn is super popular with both locals and visitors… and for very good reasons! A relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a variety of beers, spirits, and ciders available, a spacious beer garden and a delicious menu for Lunch and Dinner, what more could you ask for?The dog friendly pub boasts beautiful views […]
Hearing Services Cornwall is owned by Richard Bunce who is a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser (RHAD) and has been registered since 2001 after qualifying with a rare double distinction in 2000. Richard has many years of experience helping patients gain better hearing throughout the Southwest while working for national companies, the NHS, as a locum […]
A Journey Through West Cornwall and The Cornish Paintings of Martina Thomas 27 January – 20 April 2024 This Spring Penlee House Gallery & Museum, Penzance is staging two exhibitions to run concurrently. The first is a one-room show of Cornish landscapes by artist Martina Thomas (1924 – 1995). Born in east London, and living […]
Golowan – Together, We ShineIn 2024 Golowan celebrates all that is brilliant and inspirational about our community, past and present. Golowan want to illuminate those amongst us who do or have forged the way, been leaders, guiding lights. Organisations that support, uplift, bring us together, give us pride. Who would you shine a light on? […]
A popular choice with locals and visitors alike and offering a tantalising menu of fresh local produce alongside a variety of local ales and spirits The Turks Head is situated on Chapel Street and is reputedly the oldest pub in Penzance. The pub itself is steeped in history and is reputed to date from 1233 […]
For the months of December and January, the Cornish Pirates can highlight three home fixtures in the RFU Championship. The first is against Doncaster Knights on Sunday 3rd December (ko 2.30pm), and there is then what is certain to be a big Christmas crowd for the match versus Hartpury on Saturday 23rd December (ko 2.30pm). […]
Meet Oscar! Hello, my name is Oscar, and I am 10 years old. Sadly I have been at the centre for several months now and I really want to be back in a cosy home. I have recently been on foster and we have got to know more about what I would be like away […]










