Author Archives / Sam Lynas

Grumpies of Cornwall release new Christmas video

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On the 25th November, exactly one month before Christmas, co-founder of Grumpies of Cornwall Mark Carne and Trevor Shea travelled around Cornwall spreading the word about their Christmas Pies: Turkey, Cranberry, and stuffing, and a Roast Pepper, Chestnut, and blue …

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Polo organisers promise treat for spectators

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With under two weeks to go until the sands of Watergate Bay echo to the thunder of hooves, organisers of the UK’s original beach polo match have announced an expanded programme of events for spectators. Entertainment at the fifth edition …

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UK’s best flock to Ayr for kitesurf festival

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Britain’s top professional kitesurfers will flock to the Scottish seaside next month to compete in the penultimate round of the British Kitesurfing Association (BKSA) championships. South Ayrshire Council will host the Ayr Kiteival, a three-day kite sports festival, from Friday …

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Festival provides feast of fun

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Organisers of a charitable festival have hailed the event a great success as it attracted record numbers at a new venue. Taking place at Dinham House on the Camel Estuary over the weekend of June 17-19, Rock Oyster Festival featured …

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Padstow chef triumphs in national competition

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A Padstow chef who triumphed on a national cookery series will serve his winning menu at two charitable banquets in the autumn. Viewers of the hit show Great British Menu will have witnessed Paul Ainsworth’s  dessert “Taste of the Fairground” …

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Festival feeds anticipation with lineup additions

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Organisers are making final preparations for the Rock Oyster Festival and have secured some late additions to the bill. Taking place from 17th-19th June on the banks of the Camel Estuary near Rock, the festival’s offering already includes leading Cornish …

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Padstow chef through to final of national TV series

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A Padstow based chef who has won through to represent the South West in BBC’s Great British Menu has been overwhelmed with the level of support he has received since appearing on the show. Paul Ainsworth will now appear in …

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Double account wins for Cornish PR agency

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A Cornish public relations company is celebrating after landing two high-profile account wins. St Wenn-based Barefoot Media have agreed contracts with TV chef Paul Ainsworth and the British Kite Surfing Association, the national governing body for kite-based sports. Starting in …

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Redcar welcomes top kitesurfers for festival

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Hundreds of spectators packed the sand of Redcar beach last weekend to witness some of the UK’s best kite sports athletes take part in a three day festival. The Redcar Kiteival showcased a wide range of powerkite sports, attracting top …

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Top chefs bring inspirational food to stunning location

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Food lovers are in for a treat this summer as the Rock Oyster Festival announces a roster of seafood experts and top chefs who will be serving up the finest Cornish fish and shellfish. Taking place from 17th-19th June on …

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