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Stones Bakery: The family-run business baking up a storm

After a turbulent but exciting few years, the Stones Bakery team is expanding, with bakeries in both Falmouth and Penryn offering a little slice of heaven to devoted sourdough lovers, pastry fanatics and coffee enthusiasts alike.

When Beatrix Potter came to Falmouth

In March 1894, a father captured this photograph of his daughter in a boat somewhere in Cornwall, while on holiday. More than a hundred years later, the location of the photograph has finally been uncovered, revealing an insight into the holiday of a woman who would go on to become one of the world’s best loved children’s authors and illustrators.

Art for the community

Falmouth is known for its robust art community. With galleries dotted all over the town, and even a dedicated art festival every September, it’s hard not to notice the inspiration that the town, its beaches, forests and surrounding area provides.

Memorial ride to honour the life of an exceptional young man

Cornish bikers are gearing up to take part in a memorial ride to remember local boy Jozef Stasiak this December, while raising money for two organisations: Jozef ’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour.

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Stones Bakery: The family-run business baking up a storm

After a turbulent but exciting few years, the Stones Bakery team is expanding, with bakeries in both Falmouth and Penryn offering a little slice of heaven to devoted sourdough lovers, pastry fanatics and coffee enthusiasts alike.

When Beatrix Potter came to Falmouth

In March 1894, a father captured this photograph of his daughter in a boat somewhere in Cornwall, while on holiday. More than a hundred years later, the location of the photograph has finally been uncovered, revealing an insight into the holiday of a woman who would go on to become one of the world’s best loved children’s authors and illustrators.

Art for the community

Falmouth is known for its robust art community. With galleries dotted all over the town, and even a dedicated art festival every September, it’s hard not to notice the inspiration that the town, its beaches, forests and surrounding area provides.

Memorial ride to honour the life of an exceptional young man

Cornish bikers are gearing up to take part in a memorial ride to remember local boy Jozef Stasiak this December, while raising money for two organisations: Jozef ’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour.

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Win Sunday carvery for two at Lanhydrock Hotel & Golf Club

Latest News

Stones Bakery: The family-run business baking up a storm

After a turbulent but exciting few years, the Stones Bakery team is expanding, with bakeries in both Falmouth and Penryn offering a little slice of heaven to devoted sourdough lovers, pastry fanatics and coffee enthusiasts alike.

When Beatrix Potter came to Falmouth

In March 1894, a father captured this photograph of his daughter in a boat somewhere in Cornwall, while on holiday. More than a hundred years later, the location of the photograph has finally been uncovered, revealing an insight into the holiday of a woman who would go on to become one of the world’s best loved children’s authors and illustrators.

Art for the community

Falmouth is known for its robust art community. With galleries dotted all over the town, and even a dedicated art festival every September, it’s hard not to notice the inspiration that the town, its beaches, forests and surrounding area provides.

Memorial ride to honour the life of an exceptional young man

Cornish bikers are gearing up to take part in a memorial ride to remember local boy Jozef Stasiak this December, while raising money for two organisations: Jozef ’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour.

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Win an Afternoon Tea with a glass of Champagne for two, courtesy of Hotel Meudon!

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Harnessing community spirit at Christmas: Castle Beach Cafe

In an aim to address social isolation during the festive season, Emily, owner of Castle Beach Cafe, is inviting people who may find themselves on their own to keep her company at the cafe on Christmas Day.

Memorial ride to honour the life of an exceptional young man

Cornish bikers are gearing up to take part in a memorial ride to remember local boy Jozef Stasiak this December, while raising money for two organisations: Jozef ’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour.

Art for the community

Falmouth is known for its robust art community. With galleries dotted all over the town, and even a dedicated art festival every September, it’s hard not to notice the inspiration that the town, its beaches, forests and surrounding area provides.

When Beatrix Potter came to Falmouth

In March 1894, a father captured this photograph of his daughter in a boat somewhere in Cornwall, while on holiday. More than a hundred years later, the location of the photograph has finally been uncovered, revealing an insight into the holiday of a woman who would go on to become one of the world’s best loved children’s authors and illustrators.

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Win a homemade lunch for two at The Old Library Cafe

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Wildflowers sown along new Cornish road

A volunteer group known as the Wildflower Warriors, and the Eden Project’s National Wildflower Centre (NWC) have been bringing colour and life to a major new link road being built in Cornwall with a wildflower planting scheme.

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Nature: Winter robin

The sight of a robin on a winter walk would not usually come as a surprise. However, on a walk back in November, seeing a group of four or five robins in a blackthorn hedgerow near Pendennis Point was quite unexpected.

History on your doorstep: The Day the Railway Came

On 21st August 1863 Falmouth lost its collective mind in a day of anticipatory glee. Finally, after decades of waiting, the railway had arrived in town. Steam! Modernity! Possibility! It was all so very exciting and thus deserved a massive celebration. Long before the Shanty Festival, Falmouth was planning on letting its hair down.

Christmas beach swims in and around Falmouth

Hold your horses - before you crack open the Christmas bubbles or tuck into those chocolates you’ve been eyeing up on the side, why not head into the great outdoors for a chilly winter dip in the sea? If this sounds like your idea of a good time, stick around! Not only do these events get you up and moving during the season famous for chocolates, Baileys and mince pies, it also brings the community together, and allows everyone to share in the Christmas spirit.

Falmouth University fashion students team up with Hall for Cornwall

A talented group of fashion students from Falmouth University got a career boost recently when they teamed up with Hall for Cornwall’s giant Christmas show for a piece of career-defining work.

Getting into the festive spirit in Falmouth

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Falmouth this festive season.

Young Generation Theatre named as recipient of King's Award for Voluntary Service

Six Cornish voluntary groups have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service - announced today for the king's birthday - including Young Generation Theatre in Falmouth.

FORM: Cornwall's newest art festival

Art enthusiasts will flock to Falmouth every September to attend Cornwall’s latest and most exciting new festival on the arts scene - FORM.

Delving into the life and work of St Piran

As the annual St Piran’s Day celebrations get ready to roll out once again this year, we take a look at the man in question, and how we came to celebrate his legacy every 5th March.