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
- 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
Matt Ville, the founder and CTO of Hiyield based in Truro, has been named among the top 50 leaders to watch in the Great Agencies Growth Index. The list, compiled by Agency Hackers, highlights leaders who are making significant strides in growing their agencies through innovative approaches. Matt founded Hiyield in 2019 after a successful career as CTO in several tech start ups, designing and developing websites, bespoke software and digital products. He has since grown the agency to a team of 20+ staff
South West asset finance provider, Ignition, has assisted a new café in Chivenor, Barnstaple, North Devon with the purchase of a commercial coffee machine and grinder. Point Break has been designed as a hub for thrill-seekers, with an exciting, extreme sports theme. Its three owners, Rob J, Rob and Jodie, are parachuting, skiing, snowboarding, mountaineering, surfing and sky-diving enthusiasts, who are determined to harness their love of adrenaline-filled sports within the atmosphere of the
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
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
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
Colleagues from PKF Francis Clark celebrated being ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for a second year running at a black tie awards dinner in London.The accountancy firm claimed 24th place out of 105 large organisations on this year’s list of the UK’s Best Workplaces, climbing nine places since last year.Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work surveyed over 250,000 employees to determine the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces. The rankings were unveiled at a ceremony in Mayfair hosted by comedian
Since launching in early 2021, Cornwall's Confidence Queens (aka The Academe) have been measuring and recording the direct impact their award-winning interventions have had on their clients' self-confidence, and this year the team are celebrating hitting a new high! Research shows that over 90% of people admit to having low self-confidence, resulting in symptoms such as introversion, perfectionism, poor focus, people pleasing, controlling and micro-managing, anxiety and over-working. These symptoms have
The owners of a B-Corp accredited holiday company in Cornwall have launched a fundraising initiative to support staff and patient well-being at RCHT Treliske Hospital, by hiking 142 miles of the South West Coast Path from 1st to 7th April. Cornish Gems, an independent holiday home specialist trusted for over 17 years to curate memorable holiday experiences in Cornwall, is raising £3500 for a solar powered sound bench, a pioneering sound art installation by EchoPoint, which uses sound to improve mental
A plan to map out Falmouth Harbour’s position as the UK’s best place to live, work and visit over the next 15 years has won almost £100K from the government’s “Levelling Up” Shared Prosperity Fund.The funding – granted through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth programme managed by Cornwall Council – will allow the Harbour to focus on current and future marine technologies at the heart of the historic town as well as providing better water-front access and facilities for local communities and
You’re probably careful of lookalike websites, which pretend to be someone they’re not. Be aware, fraudsters also make up entirely new businesses and get them to the top of searching rankings through paid adverts. So look out for savings banks, shops and universities that you’ve never heard of before, and don’t assume that a high search ranking makes them legitimate. If you’re looking at deploying artificial intelligence tools in your business, the UK government has just produced a simple guide to what
The showcase game presents a chance for National Counties to gauge their skills against top-tier players from across the country, pitting county teams against a first-class team. Cornwall is set to face Somerset in their showcase encounter, taking place at Truro Cricket Club on July 21st at 11am. Gates open from 9:00am. Early Bird Tickets are now available, £10 for adults and free for under 18s. You need to book your ticket by visiting https://booking.ecb.co.uk/vLZWbw. Tickets on the gate will be
Falmouth, Cornwall, will again provide the showcase start for one of the world’s most prestigious classic yacht regattas this summer after the historic Harbour so impressed luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille with its organisation and unique setting for the brand’s inaugural Classic Cup event last year.The Richard Mille Cup will gather a fleet of around fifteen beautifully restored classic superyachts in a contemporary take on the regatta circuits of pre-war years, beginning with three days of racing
Falmouth Harbour’s new “Marine Hub” has been joined by a team of marine engineers, strengthening this focal point of expertise for the community’s yacht and boat owners right in the heart of town.Coastside Engineering Services have taken up a “pod” at the Harbour’s Grove Place slipway alongside Allspars Falmouth - one of the UK’s top yacht rigging and spar fabrication experts - giving them quayside workshop space to work both on-site or quickly mobilise to wherever their water-borne customers may need
The musical maestro who founded Cornwall’s thriving International Male Choral Festival more than twenty years ago and who spent a successful lifetime career in choral music at all levels has died in Sussex surrounded by his family at the age of 83.Dr Roy Wales’ services to Choral Music across the world were recognised by The Queen three years ago when he was honoured with a British Empire Medal (BEM).Dr Wales had a wide-ranging musical career which included being a choral, orchestral and operatic conductor,
Figure 8 Consulting have launched a new workshop series aimed at making super strategy simple for business leaders in the South West! Figure 8 are a strategy & change consultancy based in the heart of Cornwall, founded in 2022. They work with businesses across the South West to reach their full potential through brilliant strategy and enabling effective change. The new 'Figure It Out' workshop series is a three workshop series starting in April and focusing on: Making Super Strategy Simple - Thursday
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
A leading Cornwall holiday lettings company announces a new MD and revamped leadership team. Cornish Gems, a local, B-Corp accredited and proudly independent agency with over 17 years at the forefront of luxury letting, has appointed a new managing director alongside unveiling a new structure devised to enhance the guest experience. Michelle Baillie, who, following two years as Cornish Gems’ Commercial Director, takes on the role of Managing Director. Baillie, who has over 20 years’ experience in
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
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
Weekend closure of the A30 - 9 to 12 FebruaryThere will be a weekend closure of the A30 between Boxheater and Scorrier from Friday 9 February at 8pm until Monday 12 February at 6am. Traffic will be diverted via the B3285, A3075 and B3277 with different routes for HGVs. You can view the diversion routes here.Please note that the overnight closures scheduled for 5 to 9 February are no longer required. For this closure, local access north and south at the new Chiverton interchange and via the B3284 at
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
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
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,
PKF Francis Clark is celebrating being certified as a Great Place to Work for a second year running. The accolade is a direct result of feedback from colleagues in an independent survey by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. It found that overall 87% of employees say PKF Francis Clark is a great place to work, compared to 54% at a typical UK company. Colleagues were also asked to name anything unique or unusual that makes PKF Francis Clark a great place to work. Anonymous
The A30 will be closed overnight on Monday 8, Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 January. The closures will start at 8pm and finish by 6am. These closures will be focused on surfacing, central reservation work and concrete wall preparation work near Marazanvose.There will then be a weekend closure from Friday 12 January at 8pm until Monday 15 January at 6am. This closure will see concrete wall preparation work near Chiverton and there will also be drainage and maintenance work across the new A30 route.All of these
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/
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
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
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
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
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
THE co-founder of one of Cornwall's largest technology companies has received national recognition for leadership. Toby Parkins, from technology partner, Headforwards has been named One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023. Created by investment partner LDC - part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times, The LDC Top 50 champions UK business leaders pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. The leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 are
On the north coast, in Hayle, on Friday 20th October, Chef Patron at the Cove, Rupert Cooper is hosting a fundraising dinner for the Fishermen’s Mission. It’s stunning location, wonderful view of the sea, the sands and St Ives and a venue known for great quality. Rupert will be joined alongside Ben Ambridge & Guy Owen to curate a fish inspired 5 course dinner. Guy, Executive Head Chef at the St Enodoc hotel has an incredible reputation for refined and superbly creative menus across the Southwest. Ben,
Stephens Scown has announced another strong year, with individuals and teams highly ranked in the definitive industry guide. This includes the firm’s Family, Commercial Property and Employment teams once again retaining the highest possible ranking. As well as retaining the highest ranking in three sections of the 2024 guide, Stephens Scown is ranked in a total of 18 areas based on feedback received from both clients and peers. In addition, ten of the firm’s legal advisors have been marked for praise,
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.
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
About The BSG; We are a carbon neutral solution for business supplies and services, including Office Products, Litho and Digital Print, Managed Print Solutions, Office Interiors, Corporate Merchandise, Workwear & PPE. We also have a Creative Design Studio who cater for your website needs. We have in-house experts, whether it’s for print or corporate merchandise, an office furniture plan, or if you’d like to review your uniforms or website, we have very experienced people that can jump on a TEAMS call
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Cornish business support programme, Acceleration Through Innovation (ATI), celebrated its 6-year legacy of innovation at its final event, named Celebrating Innovation, on March 7 at the Atlantic Hotel, Newquay. Over 60 small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have engaged with the programme gathered in support, to celebrate all they have achieved together and hear about the impact the project has had on businesses throughout Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. One such Bude business
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
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
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
A Cornish tech company has doubled in size during the coronavirus pandemic and is now helping other businesses bounce back. hiyield was founded 3 years ago by Matt Ville, Ben Short, and Mike Roberts. Since then the business has been growing rapidly, reporting 52% growth this year, while helping startups, scale-ups, and enterprise innovators unlock their digital potential. COVID-19 led to the hiyield team moving to work remotely however, their company culture allowed them to transition
The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, once again featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Happy Place”. With health and wellbeing being very-much at the forefront of people’s minds, the SAPC team wanted to use the 2021 calendar to acknowledge and promote the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. Thousands of calendars have been manufactured and are being sent to the company’s clients
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St