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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
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Double Donations for 1 Week for the Winner of the Cornwall & IoS Sustainability Awards 2023
ART will meet river science for Westcountry Rivers Trust if they can reach their Big Give Green Match Fund target. The recipients of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Sustainability Awards Overall Winner and Environmental Growth titles in December 2023, this year are celebrating 30 years of restoring, protecting and bringing the region's freshwater environments to life. As a part of this, they are fundraising for a new creative avenue via the Big Give's Green Match Fund. Josie Purcell, communications
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Get Involved! The Pearl Exchange Green Ribbon Campaign
Mental Health Awareness Week is from 13th – 19th May in 2024.It is a fantastic opportunity to bring mental wellbeing to the forefront of your workplace, share tips and resources with your colleagues and have those all important conversations around this vital topic.The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is:“MOVEMENT: MOVING MORE FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH”We all have mental health and we all experience ups and downs as we navigate life’s demands. As we and our environment are constantly shifting
Thursday, April 11, 2024Greatest 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!
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Hotelier and Managing Director Ben Young reflects on 10 years
Hotelier and Managing Director Ben Young reflects on 10 years leading two of Cornwall’s most historic four-star hotels. The Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth and The Alverton Hotel in Truro have been steered by captain of the ship, Ben Young, who was initially appointed as General Manager of The Greenbank 10 years ago. From January 2018, he was appointed Managing Director of both hotels. The hospitality industry has always run through Ben’s veins. Part of the Young family, his relatives built The Hotel
Tuesday, April 09, 2024The Wave Project in Newquay is saving young people's lives through the power of the sea
The Wave Project in Newquay is saving young people's lives through the power of the sea The charity can only help 2,500 people a year nationally but wants to do so much more For many years growing up as a child with Down Syndrome in West Cornwall, Rory suffered from relentless bullying and exclusion. To his mum's own admission, Rory was "broken". It was the healing power of the ocean which brought him back. "The abuse that has happened to Rory is not for describing here as it was relentless until
Monday, April 08, 2024Overnight 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
Monday, April 08, 2024Peaky 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
Friday, April 05, 2024World-first partnership tackling microfibre pollution - News Release: 05/04/2024
Falmouth Harbour has become the first harbour in the world to partner with the Cleaner Seas Group, installing their ground-breaking green tech filters in the marina amenity centre to prevent plastic microfibres washing from clothes into the sea.Each of the industrial INDIKON microfibre filters attached to the harbour’s washing machines will prevent around 91 million microfibres a year from entering and polluting the water. Research by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has found that
Thursday, April 04, 20242024 launch of the West Country Women Awards
The 2024 launch of the West Country Women Awards happens this month with a prestigious breakfast networking event at Womble Bond Dickinson's offices in Plymouth on the 18th of April. Sponsors, previous winners, and nominees from all over the region will be attending, marking the beginning of nominations for this year. The West Country Women Awards attracted 1,500 nominations last year from across the region, recognising and celebrating women in all walks of life. Don't miss out on the chance to nominate
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
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
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
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
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
Thursday, August 10, 2023David Beaumont to support strategic growth at Stephens Scown
With over 30 years’ experience in corporate banking, leading large regional teams to meet the needs of SME and Mid Corporate clients, David Beaumont has joined leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP as Strategic Growth Consultant. Initially tasked with helping Stephens Scown to turbo-boost its growth aspirations in Somerset and beyond, with the Firm having just opened a new office in Taunton, he will also support the delivery of its wider strategic goals. In addition, David will help to maintain
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
Tuesday, April 25, 2023Isles 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
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, 2023Spring 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
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
Tuesday, March 14, 2023What 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
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
Friday, February 11, 202210 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
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