Have your say as Cornish people get a new voice!
A service has been relaunched to gather important insights and opinions from Cornish residents. Called What Cornwall Thinks, a new web platform has been created by market intelligence experts at PFA Research, who hope it will become a powerful tool for digging into issues facing our communities. Issues investigated by surveying local people will be wide and varied and could include such insights as the perceived impacts of tourism, volume of second homes and how people feel about the provision of local
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News Release: 06/12/2024
This December, at the Princess Pavilion in Falmouth, Miracle Theatre will enchant audiences with Duffy and the Stiltskin, an imaginative new production inspired by an ancient Cornish tale. Perfect for all ages, this heartwarming tale is brimming with laughter, live music, trickery, and timeless life lessons and plays from 14 December – 05 January.Set against the long, dark nights of winter, the story follows Duffy, a young woman dreaming of a life beyond her endless daily chores. When the cunning Stiltskin,
St Petrocs launches Winter Appeal to light the way out of homelessness and provide critical Winter Services for people with no place to call home in Cornwall
St Petrocs launches Winter Appeal to light the way out of homelessness and provide critical Winter Services for people with no place to call home in Cornwall As the days shorten and temperatures drop, St Petrocs, an independent charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Cornwall, have launched their Winter Appeal to support the growing number of people experiencing homelessness. With the increasing urgency of harsh winter conditions, the charity is calling on the community to take action by donating to
Coodes Solicitors clinches national win at prestigious Personal Injury Awards
Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West’s longest established law firms, has won the Clinical Negligence Team of the Year award at this year’s national Personal Injury Awards.This is a huge achievement for the law firm, which has a network of offices across Cornwall and Devon, winning against 9 other shortlisted firms. This win, in recognition of the teams accredited experts and dedication to client care, is especially exciting as the team were shortlisted for the award the two previous years.The firm had
Researchers win grant to listen to the people of Cornwall
Market intelligence experts at PFA Research have won a government grant to relaunch a service that records opinions and insights of Cornish residents. The agency, which is based at Tremough Innovation Centre, provides marketing information and insights to businesses around the UK and pitched the project to Cornwall’s Growth Hub Grants Programme. What Cornwall Thinks, is a new service built on an existing scheme, that is destined to become a powerful tool for digging into issues facing our
PADSTOW DISTILLING INTRODUCES REGINIFICATION SERVICE TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING AND REDUCE IMPACT
Padstow Distilling, the award-winning Cornish distillery that took home three awards at this year's International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), is introducing refillable service 'ReGinification' using an innovative pouch as part of a gradual commitment to ‘reduce and reuse’. As well as a step forward in terms of waste reduction, this initiative offers customers economic savings of £6 per 70cl when choosing from the British brand’s core range of small-batch spirits. David McWilliam says “I have
First Aid at Work and First Aid for Mental Health courses.
We have a very special offer on all of our First Aid at Work and First Aid for Mental Health courses. Buy 1 place and get the 2nd place free! First Aid at Work recognised by HSE, 1, 2 and 3 day courses First Aid for Mental Health, 1 and 2 day courses Dates on our website - https://mylorsailingschool.co.uk/courses/shorebased/ (For groups of 6 or more we can do these courses on demand) Get in touch to get this deal! Essential business courses for your team, all HSE approved. Courses take place in our
Spencer West Partners feature prominently in Chambers & Partners Guide and Legal 500 Legal Directories
South West based Partners at alternative law firm Spencer West have featured prominently in multiple categories in the latest editions of both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 guides for 2025. Building on the seven Leading and Next Generation Partner accolades and 20 Recommended Lawyer citations the firm achieved in the recent Legal 500 rankings, Spencer West went on to see a further nine Partners across seven categories recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK Guide for 2025, including top IP and IT
Neil MacPhail joins Jarvis Nuclear as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)
We are thrilled to announce that Neil MacPhail has joined Jarvis Nuclear as a Principal Consultant / Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA). Neil joins us from Rolls Royce where he worked as Head of Radiation Protection before heading up their Internal Regulation team. Neil will be leading the development and delivery of our bespoke Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training courses and will be taking on RPA appointments with some of our existing and new clients. Neil will also be supporting clients with
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The search has begun to discover the Best Places to Work in Cornwall.
Business Cornwall’s Best Places to Work 2025, conducted in association with Best Companies Group, is on a quest to find and recognise the Duchy’s most progressive employers (15+ employees). The programme is based on the view of employers and the verdicts of employees over a number of key metrics, including leadership and planning, culture and communications, working environment, relationships with managers, training/development and pay/benefits. The collected information will be combined to enable
Roofers celebrate 40 years of keeping the rain out
A team of Cornwall flat roof specialists is marking four decades of keeping the rain out of buildings around the UK. JR Flat Roofing is perhaps Cornwall’s most successful roofing company with contracts ranging from protecting high-profile coastal hotels to topping-off grand locations for JD Wetherspoon and refurbishing service station roofs all over the UK – not to mention keeping the rain and wind out of scores of domestic properties around Cornwall. The firm was chosen to re-roof Richmond’s Poppy
Coodes Solicitors celebrates record number of awards
Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West's longest established law firms, has continued its award-winning run in 2024 by scooping four more prestigious awards. The firm won four awards at the recent Cornwall Law Society Awards, recognising colleagues’ hard work and dedication to clients. Overall, Coodes won Large Firm of the Year, with Team of the Year going to Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence. Individual recognitions went to Head of the Family Department and Partner Sarah Evans, who won Leader of
My Coast App Rolled Out Across Cornwall
The free MyCoast beach information app is now live across all 60 RNLI Lifeguarded beaches in Cornwall, providing users with real-time information alongside built-in safety parameters provided by the RNLI. It’s aim? To direct people away from beaches with unsuitable conditions whilst providing users with all the relevant information they need for planning a great day out on the Cornish coast. Created in Cornwall alongside the RNLI and a host of other leading collaborators, MyCoast allows users to plan
News Release: mYcard – the business card app for the eco-conscious – creates positive change with its new corporate card offer
mYcard – the eco-friendly contact sharing app – launches its corporate card version at the Cornish Business Fair (Stand 25, Wed 17 July 2024), enabling businesses to lead by example and fulfil their corporate environmental responsibility commitments. mYcard, the digital alternative to throwaway printed business cards, invests profits to fund planting projects, creating forests for the future, whilst reducing environmental harm. By switching to digital cards with mYcard, companies can
New CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce: John Brown to be the voice of Cornish businesses
John Brown has been announced as the new CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. With over 15 years of business experience, he will be the new voice of Cornish businesses and has pledged to “support, fight for and deliver results to the full scope of the Cornish economy”. John is set to take the reins of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce - an independent, not-for-profit, membership organisation that represents Cornish business interests on a local, regional, national and international level - from the beginning
Good Growth Fund Helps The Wave Project And SUEZ Launch Pioneering Wetsuit Recycling Scheme For World Environment Day
Leading UK surf therapy charity teams up with SUEZ for unique retail solutionThe Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme has enabled The Wave Project and waste-management company SUEZ to launch a pioneering scheme to recycle Cornwall's mountain of discarded wetsuits. The innovative project aims to tackle the estimated 380 tonnes of non-recyclable neoprene generated each year. With over 50% of this waste originating in Cornwall, the county has become a wetsuit graveyard. The Wetsuit Reuse Scheme
Mark Peters Joins Rewind Radio as AI Integration Specialist
Cornwall, UK - May 31, 2024 – Cornwall’s Rewind Radio is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mark Peters, former Managing Director of Pirate FM, as AI Integration Specialist. Rewind Radio, Cornwall's leading commercial radio station, is set to become the first of its kind to implement an AI strategy designed to drive efficiency and maximise return on investment (ROI) for its local clients. Mark will spearhead this initiative, ensuring that Rewind Radio continues to trailblaze in the local media
Hits Radio is coming!
Here's everything you need to know. From April 17th Pirate FM will rebrand to Hits Radio Cornwall on DAB. You will continue to hear Neil and Saffy at Breakfast as they become part of the new station, with a line-up of shows from presenters including Fleur East, Sam Thompson, Gemma Atkinson and Sarah-Jane Crawford. As Hits Radio, the playlist will be the biggest hits from current artists, alongside the biggest throwbacks, with a mix of artists from Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Harry Styles to Eminem, Rihanna
Peaky Digital Named Finalists in Two Prestigious Culture Awards
Falmouth-based marketing agency Peaky Digital is proud to be named finalists at the 2024 UK Culture Awards and the UK & Ireland Inspiring Workplaces Awards. Highlighted for the leadership award at the UK Culture Awards and being selected as a finalist in the prestigious shortlist at the Inspiring Workplace Awards, the team are thrilled that their nominations recognise the great culture that they’ve built. Judges for both awards have looked at the teams culture offerings which includes a range of
Marketing agency makes a leap-year gift
Business people with creative ideas could benefit from a rare boost this February as members of the team at one of Cornwall’s leading marketing agencies are donating their spare leap-year day to deserving businesses. Falmouth-based Eight Wire, which works for a wide range of businesses helping them to plan and deliver marketing and communications projects to their audiences, is offering its services free of charge to celebrate the leap year. Eight Wire delivers marketing-related projects across a broad
A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross: weekend closures of the A30 and A390 in February
Weekend closure of the A30 - 9 to 12 FebruaryThere will be a weekend closure of the A30 between Boxheater and Scorrier from Friday 9 February at 8pm until Monday 12 February at 6am. Traffic will be diverted via the B3285, A3075 and B3277 with different routes for HGVs. You can view the diversion routes here.Please note that the overnight closures scheduled for 5 to 9 February are no longer required. For this closure, local access north and south at the new Chiverton interchange and via the B3284 at
ZLC Energy furthers environmental commitment with B Corp certification
January 2024: Cornwall-based renewable energy experts ZLC Energy Ltd today announces its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), underscoring a core commitment to environmental and social responsibility. ZLC Energy has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards, which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit. The B Corp certification is a prestigious acknowledgment granted to companies
Coodes unveils new identity to support growth ambitions
Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West's longest established law firms, has unveiled a bold new identity to drive the firm's growth ambitions and deepen relationships with clients.The firm, established in 1747, has eight offices across Cornwall and Devon and is recognised as a leading law firm in both the Legal 500and UK Chambers and Partnersguides.The new identity, which is being gradually rolled out across the firm, is based on the concept of 'Your Law Firm For Life'. The dot at the centre of the new
Peaky Digital Partner With Charity Penhaligon’s Friends
Falmouth-based digital marketing agency, Peaky Digital, is partnering with Penhaligon’s Friends as its charity of the year for 2024. Peaky Digital will be supporting the children’s charity by providing free digital marketing services each month. The agency will be delivering a range of services importantly including strategic SEO to guide the upcoming launch of the charities new website. Penhaligon's Friends is a Cornish charity dedicated to providing support to bereaved children, young individuals,
Supporting a World Rugby and cross-institutional university research project
Smile Together’s Managing Director, Jonathan Bouwer-Davies, has extended his support to an important academic research project funded by World Rugby, with the ultimate aim of reducing the risk to players involved in high-impact sports. As part of a collaborative effort between the University of Exeter, Swansea University and Leeds Beckett University, the women’s first rugby team from Exeter is actively participating in a research study focused on gaining a deeper understanding of concussion injuries in
The Festive Season at The Alverton Hotel
The Alverton, in the heart of the Cornish capital, is ready to kick-start your Christmas celebrations with jolly festive lunches and afternoon teas. Gather your friends and colleagues, and enjoy tasty tipples, Christmas crackers and cheery service throughout December. Festive afternoon teas including mulled wine are £25 per person, and festive lunches are £25 for two courses or £29 for three courses. Call 01872 276633 to book or visit https://thealverton.co.uk/the-venue/the-festive-season/
Give the Gift of Support: Shop and Raise for The Pearl Exchange this Christmas!
Give the Gift of Support: Shop and Raise for The Pearl Exchange this Christmas! As the festive season approaches, we invite you to make your festive shopping even more meaningful! Join easyfundraising, the online platform that allows you to raise FREE donations every time you shop for The Pearl Exchange. Whether you're snagging bargains in the Black Friday sales, hunting for that perfect Christmas gift, or treating yourself to some festive delights, your purchases can make a huge difference to our
Chamber Business Awards 2023: Flexi-Hex Crowned ‘Winner Of Winners’
An innovative plastic free packaging firm from Cornwall has been named ‘Winner of Winners’ at the British Chambers of Commerce ‘Chamber Business Awards 2023’. Flexi-Hex make sustainable honeycomb designed sleeve packaging, made from 100% recycled paper pulp. The firm, which was founded by twin brothers, Sam and Will Boex in 2017, has now sold more than 2 million packaging sleeves. The brothers set up the company after they noticed the large amount of plastic packaging that was used to wrap a
British Chambers of Commerce CEOs say now is the time to turn talk into investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too long. We are writing today to reiterate our call for you to offer much-needed solutions to Britain's investment problem, and use the upcoming Statement to tackle the fundamental issues inhibiting growth in the UK: overhaul the planning
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Coodes wins the first Medium Business Award in the South West
One of the South West’s longest established law firm, Coodes Solicitors, has been recognised for its outstanding work in the region, winning the Medium Business Award at the first ever South West Masters Awards. The South West Masters Awards were launched at the start of the year by TheBusinessDesk.com to recognise the leading businesses in the South West. The evening brought together business leaders from across the region to celebrate business success. Awards were handed out in 17 different categories
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BEST PLACES TO WORK IN CORNWALL
The search is on to discover the Best Places to Work in Cornwall. Business Cornwall’s Best Places to Work 2024, supported by The Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub and conducted in association with Best Companies Group, is on a quest to find and recognise the Duchy’s most progressive employers (15+ employees). The programme is based on the view of employers and the verdicts of employees over a number of key metrics, including leadership and planning, culture and communications, working environment,
Cornwall Hugs’ 500th Guest on charity’s first ‘Walk & Talk’ Holiday
The charity, Cornwall Hugs, set up to offer respite to those affected by Grenfell Tower Fire, this week welcomed 17 new guests to its first ‘Walk & Talk’ holiday by the ocean. This holiday brings the total welcomed to Cornwall through the charity to 516. It was created specially for survivors and bereaved pensioners and their support workers who meet weekly for two hours to walk and talk in Kensington. Designed to support mental and physical well-being and re-forge community, this Cornwall Hugs holiday
Cornwall’s Toby Parkins recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
THE co-founder of one of Cornwall's largest technology companies has received national recognition for leadership. Toby Parkins, from technology partner, Headforwards has been named One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023. Created by investment partner LDC - part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times, The LDC Top 50 champions UK business leaders pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. The leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 are
North Coast Dinner at the Cove in October 2023
On the north coast, in Hayle, on Friday 20th October, Chef Patron at the Cove, Rupert Cooper is hosting a fundraising dinner for the Fishermen’s Mission. It’s stunning location, wonderful view of the sea, the sands and St Ives and a venue known for great quality. Rupert will be joined alongside Ben Ambridge & Guy Owen to curate a fish inspired 5 course dinner. Guy, Executive Head Chef at the St Enodoc hotel has an incredible reputation for refined and superbly creative menus across the Southwest. Ben,
Cornwall’s Treveth becomes one of the first UK developers to achieve B Corp status
Cornwall’s Treveth becomes one of the first UK developers to achieve B Corp status Cornish developer Treveth has been awarded the prestigious, and globally recognised, B Corporation (B Corp) certification after taking the lead on bringing sustainable new build homes and commercial developments to Cornwall, for Cornish people. Just four years after its launch, Treveth has become one of the first developers in the UK to achieve the rigorous requirements of the respected B Corp certification.
Steve Ellis
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Steve Ellis. Whilst Steve had been very unwell, his passing has come as a shock to us all. Steve led St Petrocs for over 20 years in his role as Chief Executive and when he stepped down in April 2022, remained actively involved with the charity as Vice President. Steve was a recognisable figure and voice in Cornish society. Many of you will have met Steve over the years and seen the impact of his dedication to St Petrocs. His care for every
About the BSG
About The BSG; We are a carbon neutral solution for business supplies and services, including Office Products, Litho and Digital Print, Managed Print Solutions, Office Interiors, Corporate Merchandise, Workwear & PPE. We also have a Creative Design Studio who cater for your website needs. We have in-house experts, whether it’s for print or corporate merchandise, an office furniture plan, or if you’d like to review your uniforms or website, we have very experienced people that can jump on a TEAMS call
Whyfield welcomes four new team members and promotes four team members, all in the space of a month!
Four talented new members of the team have started and are settling into their new roles at Whyfield, in Threemilestone. • Jenna Rundle, a Charted Accountant, has joined as their new Accounts Manager, managing and mentoring their accountants and bookkeepers, as well as looking after a portfolio of clients. • Matt Luff has joined as their Team Lead, supporting management and the team with day-to-day activities, work plans, HR, and personal development. • Nicole Taylor and Beth Roberts have joined as
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THE FIRST NON-SAILING, SAILING REGATTA
Earlier in the year, the Children's Sailing Trust began preparations for the re-launch of their previously annual Inter-schools Regatta that had been a highlight in the sailing calendar, pre-pandemic. Excited meetings were held, invites created, medals ordered and polished and, most importantly, sponsorship pleas answered by the generous financial services company, Saffery Champness, without whom the event wouldn’t have been able to go ahead. And then they saw the forecast. "We’re used to some weather
Cornwall’s 30 Under 30 Award Winners
At the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, we strive to acknowledge and showcase some of the best talents in the county with our 30 Under 30 Awards. We have been running these awards for eight years now, highlighting some of Cornwall’s bright young minds proudly. This year we were astounded by everyone, which is why we want to highlight some talented individuals from the awards, including some Chamber of Commerce members. Our Top 30 Under 30 in Cornwall 2023 The number of qualified candidates in
Reminder - rail improvement works starting on Monday
We just wanted to remind you that Network Rail will be replacing the track running through Taunton station from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 March. This means no trains can call at Taunton during this time. As a result, no trains will run between Castle Cary/Weston-super-Mare and Taunton/Tiverton Parkway. Buses will replace trains on these routes. Our long-distance services to Devon and Cornwall will run on a diversion via Honiton, extending journey times by around an hour. Trains will run to an amended
Rail Strike Thursday 16th & Saturday 18th March
You may have seen reports that the RMT have suspended strike action at Network Rail ahead of a referendum on a new deal. Members of the TSSA union (management and control staff) have also accepted the proposed pay rise and deal at train operators. While this is welcome news, the RMT strike action at train operators continues and RMT (station and on board staff) will be on strike next Thursday 16 March, Saturday 18 March, Thursday 30 March and Saturday 1 April. Many parts of our network will
Charity Show in Redruth raising money for The Hugs Foundation – Rescue Pony Dude Visits the Theatre!
Charity Show in Redruth raising money for The Hugs Foundation – Rescue Pony Dude Visits the Theatre! Liz Nolan presents Kids & Co in ‘The Witches’ at the Regal Theatre, Redruth on Sunday 26th March, with performances at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets are selling fast from the Regal Theatre box office and website, from £7.50 for under 18s, and £13 for adults, with private boxes and family tickets also available. See www.regaltheatre-redruth.co.uk for more details. This exciting tale, told in dance, music and
Acceleration Through Innovation Celebrates 6-Year Legacy of Business Innovation
The Cornish business support programme, Acceleration Through Innovation (ATI), celebrated its 6-year legacy of innovation at its final event, named Celebrating Innovation, on March 7 at the Atlantic Hotel, Newquay. Over 60 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have engaged with the programme gathered in support, to celebrate all they have achieved together and hear about the impact the project has had on businesses throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. One such Bude business
2023 February Big Breakfast - Big Sound Truro Cathedral
28 February 2023Big Breakfast - Big Sound! Cornwall Chamber of Commerce sings with Truro Cathedral Choristers and proudly celebrates their Coronation news! Truro Cathedral Choir and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Members (photo credit Chris Yacoubian) Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chalked up a ‘musical first’ this week when 34 much younger leaders - Truro Cathedral’s Choristers - joined them for their ‘Big Breakfast’ networking event at the Alverton Hotel. The 100+ members learned about the intense
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Cornish agency shortlisted for award on 1st birthday
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
