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Line-up of top chefs unveiled for this year’s Padstow Christmas Festival
Food heroes Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth and Nathan Outlaw will be flying the flag for Cornwall at this year’s 10th Padstow Christmas Festival. The highly-acclaimed culinary trio, who are longstanding champions of the annual event, will be joined by a who’s who of top chefs including Angela Hartnett, Michael Caines, Nieves Barragán Mohacho, Jack Stein, Sat Bains,… Read more
Cancer survivor to lead Cornish coastal endurance feat
Four Bude men will undertake a gruelling fundraising challenge around the South West coastline later this month to raise money for cancer charities. The Smugglers’ Challenge will see the team hand-paddle 289 miles around the coast on an 18 foot surfboard, starting in Plymouth at the end of August and finishing in Bude in early… Read more
Thousands party in north Cornwall for 11th Leopallooza Festival
Big name artists, breaking talent, and thousands of music fans partied at the 11th Leopallooza Festival this weekend. The three day event at The Wyldes near Bude, 28 to 30 July, was headlined by The Cribs, Maximo Park and Gabrielle Aplin, with over 100 artists playing across seven stages. Festival organiser and co-founder Sam Dunnett said: “What… Read more
Winter breaks in Cornwall
A stylish Grade II listed hotel in Truro has launched details of its winter break offers. From 16 October 2017 to Thursday 29 March 2018, The Alverton is offering guests a bed and breakfast rate starting at £99. Prices include a one night stay for two people, a hearty breakfast and an added treat of a complimentary… Read more
Barefoot in the running for five industry awards
Cornish PR agency Barefoot has been shortlisted five times in the CIPR’s Pride Awards for their work on Padstow Christmas Festival and Aspall Polo on the Beach. The St Wenn agency is one of the most decorated in the South West, having won over a dozen industry awards since 2010, including eight gold and three silver awards in… Read more
Buttermilk add to their award-winning Christmas range
Innovative Cornish confectioner Buttermilk has announced its range of Christmas products for 2017. The range will include their award-winning Mince Pie, Cranberry and Orange, and Irish Cream fudge, as well as some exciting new lines. The range was a sell out in 2016. There is the introduction of a festive Gingerbread fudge, a dairy free… Read more
An insider’s guide to Leopallooza 2017
Leopallooza Festival returns to north Cornwall for its 11th edition this month, 28 to 30 July. With over 100 acts playing across seven stages (including newly-announced special guests Sunset Sons), plentiful food and drink offerings, and entertainment for young and old, here is an insider’s guide of what not to miss. A chance to see… Read more
Chef line up announced for 1,000 Mouths
The chef line up has been confirmed for a four day festival of feasts taking place in Cornwall this autumn. Leading chefs James Knappett, Ben Tish, Gill Meller and Andy Appleton will be joined by teams from River Cottage, Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall and Hawksmoor at Nancarrow Farm near Truro for “1,000 Mouths”. Taking place… Read more
The Avalon and The Latchmere launch bottomless brunch
Saturdays just got spectacular. Starting on 1st July, south London’s favourite boutique pubs, the majestic Avalon in Clapham and the beautiful Latchmere in Battersea will now be serving brunch. Better still, brunch can be made ‘boozy’ and ‘bottomless’ for an additional £20. Between 11am and 5pm, order one main course and enjoy free flowing prosecco or… Read more
Summer ball to celebrate Padstow Christmas Festival’s 10th birthday
Tickets go on sale this week for a special ball to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Padstow’s annual Christmas festival. Set against the backdrop of Padstow’s picturesque harbour, the four-day festival is one of the largest of its kind, attracting chefs from across the country and playing host to the best food, drink and craft… Read more