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Friday, March 28, 2025News Release: mYcard launches on Apple App and Google Play with an invitation to local businesses to create their own free 'green' digital business cards
Local businesses are taking steps to improve their carbon footprint by signing up to the mYcard app - the new Cornish made, contact sharing app that is now live on the Apple app store and Google Play. The easy-to-use mYcard app creates digital business cards. Cleverly designed, the mYcard app automatically updates changes to saved contact information (new emails, phone number, address) automatically - a real time saver. And mYcard is ecologically sound too. Being digital, mYcard reduces the felling
Thursday, March 28, 2024Scott Temple and Holly Day announced as co-hosts for afternoons on Greatest Hits Radio Cornwall
- Scott and Holly will host new local show for the station this April Greatest Hits Radio, home of legendary broadcasters including Ken Bruce, Simon Mayo and Jackie Brambles, has announced today that Scott Temple and Holly Day will be co-hosts of a brand-new local afternoon show launching in April. The new show will kick off when the station officially comes to FM 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
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Truro Tech Founder Recognised in Top 50 Agency Leaders to Watch
Matt Ville, the founder and CTO of Hiyield based in Truro, has been named among the top 50 leaders to watch in the Great Agencies Growth Index. The list, compiled by Agency Hackers, highlights leaders who are making significant strides in growing their agencies through innovative approaches. Matt founded Hiyield in 2019 after a successful career as CTO in several tech start ups, designing and developing websites, bespoke software and digital products. He has since grown the agency to a team of 20+ staff
Friday, March 22, 2024Young Enterprise Spring Fair at Par Market
What an amazing day at Par Market for the Young Enterprise spring fair.I have to say thatNewquay Tretherrasschool are incredible! The students have set up a business called Re-Capped where they collect waste plastic bottle tops, wash them, melt them on a panini toaster (I know!!) and then make them into surf board wax combs, book holders and they have even introduced their own incredible board wax from coconut oil, pine resin and bees wax.Surfers Against Sewage- you would be so impressed with these
Friday, March 22, 2024The salty spritz and natural wonder of walking on Cornwall’s wild side - News Release: 22/03/2024
Bracing sea air and expert insight into Cornwall’s multi-layered history - including the flora, fauna and industrial past of its sumptuous land and coastal scenery - combine in a guided May walking weekend with the Budock Vean country house hotel at its heart.The itinerary has been designed to give guests of the luxury hotel, set in 65 acres on the Helford River, a view of Cornwall rarely seen even by the keenest-eyed walkers in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.The break from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th
Friday, March 22, 2024The Future of Holiday Letting in Cornwall? What could the potential abolishment of Furnished Holiday Let allowance mean? News Release: 22/03/2024
The Future of Holiday Letting in Cornwall? I have added a question mark to the title as since the Spring budget revelations on March 6th, the self-catering industry has been up in arms at the latest tax allowance abolishment proposal from the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. He has argued that by removing the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) allowance from April next year; this will free up more properties on the long-term rental market and claw back £300m for the treasury. He doubled this up by also cutting the capital
Wednesday, March 20, 2024Falmouth Pilot Boat to carry hero’s name back to land of his birthNews Release: 20/03/2024
Falmouth’s 46-year-old pilot boat LK Mitchell will leave the Harbour for a new working role on the West coast of Scotland in September this year – a fitting next stage for a vessel which has provided an incredible service for the Cornish port for so long.When she leaves for Scotland and a somewhat gentler commercial role with new owners Class 1 Maritime, she will be carrying the name of renowned Falmouth Pilot Captain Laurence Kerr Mitchell home on the anniversary of his tragic death in service 50 years
Tuesday, March 19, 2024Cornwall's Confidence Queens hit a record-breaking 42% increase in client confidence!
Since launching in early 2021, Cornwall's Confidence Queens (aka The Academe) have been measuring and recording the direct impact their award-winning interventions have had on their clients' self-confidence, and this year the team are celebrating hitting a new high! Research shows that over 90% of people admit to having low self-confidence, resulting in symptoms such as introversion, perfectionism, poor focus, people pleasing, controlling and micro-managing, anxiety and over-working. These symptoms have
Wednesday, March 13, 2024The Gems142 - Cornish Gems owners to hike 142 miles in aid of the RCHT.
The owners of a B-Corp accredited holiday company in Cornwall have launched a fundraising initiative to support staff and patient well-being at RCHT Treliske Hospital, by hiking 142 miles of the South West Coast Path from 1st to 7th April. Cornish Gems, an independent holiday home specialist trusted for over 17 years to curate memorable holiday experiences in Cornwall, is raising £3500 for a solar powered sound bench, a pioneering sound art installation by EchoPoint, which uses sound to improve mental
Monday, March 11, 2024£100K “Shared Prosperity” grant towards future plan for Falmouth Harbour - News Release: 11/03/2024
A plan to map out Falmouth Harbour’s position as the UK’s best place to live, work and visit over the next 15 years has won almost £100K from the government’s “Levelling Up” Shared Prosperity Fund.The funding – granted through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth programme managed by Cornwall Council – will allow the Harbour to focus on current and future marine technologies at the heart of the historic town as well as providing better water-front access and facilities for local communities and
Friday, March 08, 2024Monthly Cyber Tips
You’re probably careful of lookalike websites, which pretend to be someone they’re not. Be aware, fraudsters also make up entirely new businesses and get them to the top of searching rankings through paid adverts. So look out for savings banks, shops and universities that you’ve never heard of before, and don’t assume that a high search ranking makes them legitimate. If you’re looking at deploying artificial intelligence tools in your business, the UK government has just produced a simple guide to what
Friday, March 08, 2024Early Bird Tickets now available for Cornwall Crickets Showcase Game against Somerset in July.
The showcase game presents a chance for National Counties to gauge their skills against top-tier players from across the country, pitting county teams against a first-class team. Cornwall is set to face Somerset in their showcase encounter, taking place at Truro Cricket Club on July 21st at 11am. Gates open from 9:00am. Early Bird Tickets are now available, £10 for adults and free for under 18s. You need to book your ticket by visiting https://booking.ecb.co.uk/vLZWbw. Tickets on the gate will be
Wednesday, March 06, 2024TIME AGAIN – Richard Mille Classic Yacht Regatta Returns to Falmouth June 2 2024 - News Release: 06/03/2024
Falmouth, Cornwall, will again provide the showcase start for one of the world’s most prestigious classic yacht regattas this summer after the historic Harbour so impressed luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille with its organisation and unique setting for the brand’s inaugural Classic Cup event last year.The Richard Mille Cup will gather a fleet of around fifteen beautifully restored classic superyachts in a contemporary take on the regatta circuits of pre-war years, beginning with three days of racing
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Engineers join riggers at Falmouth Harbour’s new Marine Hub - News Release: 05/03/2024
Falmouth Harbour’s new “Marine Hub” has been joined by a team of marine engineers, strengthening this focal point of expertise for the community’s yacht and boat owners right in the heart of town.Coastside Engineering Services have taken up a “pod” at the Harbour’s Grove Place slipway alongside Allspars Falmouth - one of the UK’s top yacht rigging and spar fabrication experts - giving them quayside workshop space to work both on-site or quickly mobilise to wherever their water-borne customers may need
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Farewell to Founder of Cornwall’s World Choral Festival - News Release: 05/03/2024
The musical maestro who founded Cornwall’s thriving International Male Choral Festival more than twenty years ago and who spent a successful lifetime career in choral music at all levels has died in Sussex surrounded by his family at the age of 83.Dr Roy Wales’ services to Choral Music across the world were recognised by The Queen three years ago when he was honoured with a British Empire Medal (BEM).Dr Wales had a wide-ranging musical career which included being a choral, orchestral and operatic conductor,
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Figure 8 launches new 'Figure It Out!' workshop series
Figure 8 Consulting have launched a new workshop series aimed at making super strategy simple for business leaders in the South West! Figure 8 are a strategy & change consultancy based in the heart of Cornwall, founded in 2022. They work with businesses across the South West to reach their full potential through brilliant strategy and enabling effective change. The new 'Figure It Out' workshop series is a three workshop series starting in April and focusing on: Making Super Strategy Simple - Thursday
Thursday, February 29, 2024Measuring the Carbon Footprint of your IT Environment
The IT sector, in terms of its carbon footprint, is on a par with the global aviation industry. It's projected that the IT sector could scale to up to 20% of the global electricity demand over the coming decades, and also that for Small Businesses, IT may account for up to 40% of the carbon footprint in extreme circumstances. So, even though many IT Departments are supporting their business with an application to collect data and report on their carbon footprint, isn't it time to be measuring the Carbon
Monday, February 19, 2024A New Dawn for Boosters
The answer’s yes, what’s the question – this has been the motto of Boosters Limited since its formation in October 1997, and as of January 2024, the question will need to be answered by the companies’ new co-owners. Donna Lee and Craig Harrison, who completed a Management buy-out of the company are looking forward to an exciting future with promises of evolution, not revolution as they continue to work to the Boosters ethos but reshape a few things and make the name more prominent locally – starting with
Thursday, February 08, 2024Marketing 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
Friday, February 02, 2024A30 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
Tuesday, January 30, 2024ZLC 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
Thursday, January 25, 2024Coodes 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
Monday, January 22, 2024Peaky 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,
Tuesday, December 05, 2023The 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/
Thursday, November 30, 2023Give 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
Tuesday, November 21, 2023Chamber 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
Thursday, November 16, 2023British 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
Friday, November 10, 2023Coodes 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
Sunday, November 05, 2023BEST 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,
Monday, October 23, 2023Cornwall 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
Thursday, October 19, 2023Cornwall’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
Monday, October 09, 2023North 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,
Tuesday, October 03, 2023Cornwall’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.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Steve 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
Wednesday, August 16, 2023About 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
Thursday, August 03, 2023Whyfield 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
Thursday, July 27, 2023THE 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
Wednesday, June 28, 2023Cornwall’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
Sunday, March 19, 2023Reminder - 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
Thursday, March 16, 2023Rail 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
Wednesday, March 15, 2023Charity 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
Monday, March 13, 2023Acceleration 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
Wednesday, March 08, 20232023 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
Thursday, April 22, 2021Cornish 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
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