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Patchy rain today: Light showers tomorrow
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (274+ words) Cornish times Expect moderate rain both days with high chance of showers Today is Monday, May 18, bringing moderate rain with the occasional light shower in the morning and afternoon. Skies stay fairly grey, and conditions remain damp into the evening,…...
Signing group members in St Austell become fluent in more than 250 words
14+ hour ago (315+ words) Classes have been relaxed and informal with no exams or rigid structure A NUMBER of people who have attended sign language classes in St Austell are celebrating after becoming fluent in more than 250 words. Those who have reached this milestone…...
CASA: We must do everything we can to reduce greenhouse gases
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (315+ words) Wildfires are going to become an ever-increasing problem because of climate change WE are living in a beautiful world where for at least 10, 000 years the climate has been relatively stable, making our planet habitable. That state, however, is starting to…...
National Trust site invites families to try out Pok'mon trail
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (172+ words) The National Trust and Pok'mon have teamed up for an exclusive Pok'mon Trading Card Game VISITORS can unleash their energy this May half-term as the National Trust and Pok'mon team up for exclusive Pok'mon Trading Card Game. The Pok'mon TCG…...
Author to tour Cornwall libraries with new WWII novel
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (534+ words) Tom Palmer will visit Cornwall libraries to introduce his latest novel, If the Invader Comes, set in 1940s Cornwall. YOUNG readers around Cornwall with have the opportunity to meet author Tom Palmer when he embarks upon a half-term tour of the…...
Choir to perform eclectic mix of songs at Calstock concert
17+ hour, 27+ min ago (307+ words) Levowan Chamber Choir presents an extensive repertoire THE Levowan Chamber Choir will be performing at Calstock Arts on Friday, July 27. The choir's programme of music is an eclectic mix of classical, contemporary and popular songs. From Henry Purcell's "Hear My…...
Cornish skiff rowing celebrates 75th anniversary
18+ hour, 34+ min ago (458+ words) Join the Cornish Rowing Association in celebrating 75 years with a special regatta on June 13 at Truro's Boscawen Park THINK fixed-seat rowing in Cornwall and the Pilot Gigs immediately spring to mind. But what is not widely appreciated is the fact…...
Bodmin youth go to Parliament to address MPs
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (532+ words) One of the youngsters gave a powerful address of the reality beyond the "Picture Postcard" of the Duchy YOUNG people from Bodmin-based youth centre KBSK joined Minister Stephanie Peacock MP and Alex Mc Intyre MP in Parliament to celebrate the…...
Award-winning wildlife photography exhibition returning to Eden
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (74+ words) Cornish times Through striking visual storytelling, the images reveal both the beauty and fragility of the natural world, encouraging visitors to reflect on their relationship with the planet. Highlights of the showcase include Wim van den Heever's striking image of…...
Women's Institute County Topics with Sheila Goldsworthy
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (187+ words) WE have much to be grateful for in the Women's Institute. We remember the celebration as being one of the highlights of our anniversary year which also included other "communication" visits to the Mail Sorting Office at Plymouth, the offices…...