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Pat’s Hadrian’s Wall Cycle Challenge – Part 3
Day 3 - 19th April We woke to heavy rain this morning and groaned, we had been so lucky as the forecast had been heavy rain and wind for the week so we togged up in waterproof gear, only to find … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, Local News & Events
Tagged bikes, charity, cycling, Hadrian's Wall Cycleway
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Pat’s Hadrian’s Wall Cycle Challenge – Part 2
Day 2 – 18th April We start with a climb up to Gilsland where we make our first contact with The Wall! Hadrian’s Wall was built, beginning in 122, to keep Roman Britain safe from hostile attacks from the Picts. … Continue reading
Pat’s Hadrian’s Wall Cycle Challenge – Part 1
Pat’s recently completed a charity cycle challenge to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West. She, along with friends Janie and Pete, completed the Hadrian’s Wall Cycleway in just three days. Here’s the first of her blogs about her adventures. … Continue reading
Local Cornish produce on your doorstep…
Food’s always tastier when it’s fresh. From eggs with the brilliant orange yolks collected by the kids that morning to salad picked five minutes before lunch in our veggie patch, or cream teas in one of Cornwall’s gardens with still-warm … Continue reading
Posted in Cornwall, Food & drink, holidays
Tagged cheese, cider, drink, farmers' markets, Fish, food, local produce, meat, wine
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The Pandora Inn: a Cornish treasure
Nestled by the water’s edge at Restronguet Creek, the Pandora Inn is one of Cornwall’s best loved pubs. Parts of the inn date back to the 13th century – with its low-beamed ceilings and flagstone floors, when you walk in, … Continue reading
Posted in Cornwall, Days out and attractions, Dog Friendly, Families, Local News & Events, Places to Go, Walks
Tagged dining, drinks, family friendly, Mylor, Pandora Inn, pubs, Restonguet Creek, walks
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Get back in the saddle for Bike Week
Bike Week takes place 16 – 24 June, and is the UK’s biggest cycling event. Around half a million people will be joining in with events across the country – will you join them? Research shows that 77% of people own a bike yet … Continue reading
Posted in Campaigns, Eco-friendly, Farmer Dave, Fitness, Local News & Events, Outdoor activities
Tagged bike week, bikes, cycling, events, families, fitness
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Green holidays in Cornwall
If you’ve ever thought about having an eco-friendly holiday, it could be easier than you think. Being green doesn’t have to mean going without; a few small changes and a shift in thinking can make all the difference. 1. … Continue reading
Family fun at Easter in Cornwall
The Easter holidays are only just around the corner… If you’re coming down to Cornwall, there are all sorts of ‘eggcellent’ activities for families going on locally. Here are a few of our top picks: 1. Head to Lanhydrock and follow … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Cornwall, Days out and attractions, Families, Gardens, Local Events, Local News & Events, Outdoor activities, Outdoor Fun, Places to Go
Tagged activities, beaches, Cornwall, crafts, Easter, Easter eggs, families, fun, gardens, hunt, Maritime Museum, National Trust, outdoors, trails, Treasure Trails
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Nanny Pat’s days out: exploring the South West Lakes
Cornwall is well known for its beaches, but there’s also plenty to explore inland, including several wonderful lakes and country parks. The SW Lakes Trust is made up of 19 different lakes and country parks in Cornwall and Devon. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in Cornwall, Days out and attractions, Dog Friendly, Families, Fitness, holidays, Local News & Events, Outdoor activities, Outdoor Fun, Places to Go, Walks
Tagged activities, bird watching, Cornwall, country parks, families, kids, lakes, South West Lakes Trust, Stithians, walking
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