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
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Tax Changes for Furnished Holiday Lets – An Update
Tax Changes for Furnished Holiday Lets – An Update Currently, tax advantages are available for qualifying Furnished Holiday Lets, making them a lucrative investment opportunity. Back in March 2024, the Government announced the abolition of these special rules with effect from 6 April 2025, but no further guidance was available ….. until now. Draft legislation has now been published giving us an indication on the upcoming changes which will come into effect from April 2025 to include (but not limited
News Release: 29/08/2024
Award-winning agency chief calls it a day The award-winning founder of one of the South West’s best-known and longest-established public relations agencies has announced his decision to step down after 50 years in the industry. John Knowles of JKC Creative Marketing in Falmouth has decided it’s time to hand over the reins to his trusted management team, and in doing so, draws to a close a career in publicity dating back to 1972. Since cutting his copywriting teeth on accounts as diverse as Westland
New Commercial Operations Lead for Falmouth Harbour News Release: 27/08/2024
Two decades of high-level experience in marine business and a lifetime’s knowledge of the sea has seen Tristan Rowe appointed as Falmouth Harbour’s new Head of Commercial Operations.Tristan will be looking to the wide horizons of sustainable growth and development for Falmouth Harbour for the benefit of all the Trust Port’s community, customers and stakeholders.As a Harbour leisure “user” with lifelong sailing and watersports credentials, he also spent the last twenty years of his career working on the
News Release: 22/08/2024 - Tickets now on sale for The Holly Ball 2024
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Holly Ball in aid of Marie Curie in Cornwall. Friday 29 November The Penventon Park Hotel, Redruth 7pm to 12.30am £55 per person which includes a 3 course festive meal, complimentary drink on arrival, coffee and mince pies There will be a raffle and auction. If your company would like to donate a gift or prize please contact Lynda Thomas on 07798 638 099 or via email: Lynda.Thomas@mariecurie.org.uk The hotel are offering special rates for overnight for Holly
Falmouth’s new “Blue Meadows” buoys protecting seagrass fields - News Release: 19/08/2024
A new generation of Blue Meadows “smart” buoys are marking sensitive habitats of seagrass and maerl around Falmouth Harbour, whilst keeping their own mooring chains from scouring the seabed beneath them.The new Port Notice Advanced Mooring System (PNAMS) markers designed, developed and installed by Mylor Mooring Services Ltd also do the work of keeping their mooring risers off the seabed without the need for floats just under the surface of the water – as trialled in some older AMS pioneer projects. The
First Cornwall based Shareholder for The Family Law Company
The Family Law Company is firming up its regional presence with the appointment of its first Cornwall-based Shareholder, Lucy Theobald. Lucy initially joined the company in July 2021 to spearhead the company’s strategy of expansion into the county, adding to the long-term bases in Exeter and Plymouth. Her experience of over 20 years as a specialist in family law matters including divorce and finance, children matters and domestic abuse provided a strong foundation for the expansion, leading to the
Ignition Cleans Up with a World First in Cornwall for Revolutionary Medical Textiles Company
Truro-based asset finance provider, Ignition, has supported Revolution-ZERO, a pioneering company that develops, cleans and delivers reusable medical textiles, with finance for a specialist cleaning facility worth £250,000. Established in 2020, off the back of the Covid pandemic, the Revolution-ZERO concept was founded in response to the supply chain issues exposed during this time and the huge amounts of waste generated from single use PPE. Revolution-ZERO has developed a range of reusable medical
By Land, By Sea: Health Innovation in Rural and Coastal Communities
By Land, By Sea: Health Innovation in Rural and Coastal Communities Facilitated virtual roundtable, hosted by Health Innovation South West and the National Centre for Rural Health and Care 9 October 2024, 2pm-3.30pm Health Innovation South West and the National Centre for Rural Health and Care (NCRHC) are delighted to invite you and colleagues to a collaborative virtual roundtable exploring healthcare innovation in rural and coastal communities. Chaired by health policy expert and NCRHC Chair
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News Release: 15/08/2024
The Net Zero Exchange at the University of Plymouth is offering a Future Climate Leaders CPD course that will be held one day a week for 10 weeks starting in October.In Cornwall & Isles of Scilly, the course is fully funded for enterprises through the Future is Green: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/institutes/sustainable-earth-institute/net-zero-exchange/future-is-green-short-courses/future-climate-leadersIn Devon, it is up to 90% funded for enterprises as a Skills Bootcamp:
Falmouth Celebrates a Century of Sunbeams - News Release: 13/08/2024
Some fine old ladies of the sea have been celebrating their 100th birthdays with V19 Sunbeam Audry, sailed by Stuart Sawyer and Josh Redgrave, winning all three days of the classic class's Centenary Regatta and V38 Halcyone’s Gilly Fox and Bob Warren taking the 2024 Open Centenary Championship.Twenty seven classic Sunbeams, including twelve from the Solent fleet and one from Salcombe, gathered in Falmouth Harbour to pit the wits and skills of their crews - looking like miniature J-Class yachts and sailing
Hope for Cornwall Business Invite
Hope for Cornwall! Govenek rag Kernow! Celebrate an evening of Cornwall’s amazing spectrum of talent at this one-off cultural extravaganza. Homes for Cornwall invites you to an event that will change our Duchy for generations. An experience to celebrate Cornwall’s distinctive and creative talent while learning about the role that we can, and must play in solving our housing crisis. The evening will feature: A showcase of talented Cornish performers to touch every mood and emotion - from choirs to comedians,
What Size Bins Should I Use For My Holiday Home?
What Size Bins Should I Use For My Holiday Home? Managing waste in your holiday home can be challenging, especially during peak seasons when guests come and go frequently. Ensure you have the right size bins and follow best practices for waste disposal to help keep your property clean and your guests happy. It not only provides a better holiday experience but also encourages return visits. In this blog post, we'll help you select the appropriate bin sizes and offer tips for efficient holiday home
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
IT’S BACK! CASH FOR KIDS CORNWALL SPORTS CHALLENGE
Cash for Kids Cornwall will be helping local sports clubs and groups with a focused fundraising drive again this year and are looking for community sports groups from across Cornwall to take part. This unique fundraising competition aims to help disadvantaged children and young people get active and involved in sports as due to their circumstances, opportunities can often be limited or non-existent. Groups will need to fundraise as much as they can during the challenge to try and get a spot on the
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
Greatest Hits Radio is coming to FM across Cornwall
Here's everything you need to know! Get set for the exciting new sound of Greatest Hits Radio as Scott Temple and Holly Day join Greatest Hits Radio legends Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles as co-hosts of a brand-new local afternoon show launching on 17th April. The new show will kick off when Greatest Hits Radio officially comes to FM across Cornwall and the duo will be on air weekdays from 1 – 4pm. Scott Temple said: ‘Sandwiched between Ken Bruce and Simon Mayo – what a way to spend my day!
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Overnight and weekend closures of the A30 in April
There will overnight closures of the A30 between Boxheater and Chiverton from Monday 8 April to Thursday 11 April, from 8pm to 6am each night. There will then be a weekend closure of the A30 between Boxheater and Chiverton from Friday 12 April at 8pm until Monday 15 April at 6am. Traffic for all closures (including HGVs and high sided vehicles) will be diverted via the B3285 and A3075. You can view the diversion routes here. For these closures, local access north and south via the B3284 at
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
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,
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 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
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
Isles of Scilly Steamship Group secures private funding for new passenger and cargo vessels
Isles of Scilly Steamship Group secures private funding for new passenger and cargo vessels The Isles of Scilly is to get new passenger and freight vessels following the announcement today [Tuesday, 18th April] of a major privately funded ship building programme by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Group. The new Scillonian passenger ferry and two new freight vessels will set sail by March 2026. The £42m project will be the single biggest investment in the 103-year history of the Company. The deal will
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
Spring Budget: Hunt the Unleaked Items
Spring Budget: Hunt the Unleaked Items By Martyn Page, Investment Director, Worldwide Financial Planning AT lunchtime on Wednesday, in a set piece of political theatre, Chancellor Hunt unveiled those few remaining bits of the Budget not already leaked to the media. These included reducing the amount of tax due on a pub pint of draught beer, although supermarkets still retain their tax advantage here. The duty on draught beer is actually paid by the brewers so we need to see how much of this they pass
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
What can we expect in the Spring Budget this week?
What can we expect in the Spring Budget this week? By Martyn Page, Investment Director at Worldwide Financial Planning CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt will announce his Spring Budget on Wednesday. At the same time the government’s independent assessor, the Office of Budget Responsibility, releases its latest forecasts for growth and borrowing. The Chancellor has already seen these – so expect him to be cautious. He has also said that any money available for tax cuts would prioritise businesses over
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
10 Free Business Resources for Growth
When looking for resources for your business growth, it can be difficult to know where to look for sources that are affordable, particularly when considering a business within the startup process where budget is limited. At Cornwall Chamber, we have compiled a list of 10 free business resources to help you get started. Business Support Helpline The business support helpline is a resource provided by the government to take any calls and questions you may have about your business and its
