Author Archives: kirstienewton

Readers who are keen grammarians, like me, might be baffled by the Wildabout feature in the April issue of Cornwall Today. It’s about Kings Wood near St Austell. That’s right – Kings Wood. No apostrophe. I triple checked it myself, … Continue reading →

Did you know that today is World Book Day? I found out on Tuesday, when nursery asked if I would like to send Daughter dressed as her favourite literary character. We plumped for the bedtime bunny in Goodnight Moon, a … Continue reading →

So Councillor Collin Brewer has resigned his position. No surprise there – it was pretty untenable. Since news of his unfortunate remarks made the news on Tuesday evening, a Facebook page has amassed some 3,500 members, with moderators making regular … Continue reading →

Watching Britain Beware on Bank Holiday Monday, I was reminded of seminal moments during my childhood. The programme, presented by Adrian Edmondson, offered a nostalgic and informative trawl through the archives of the Central Office of Information (COI), the government … Continue reading →

“It’s not the winning, it’s the taking part.” How many times have we all trotted out that mantra – without really meaning it? Of course it’s the winning. But hey, there can only be one winner, so it’s best not … Continue reading →

Cornwall Today features a regular slot called Moving Story, in which recently arrived subjects share their experiences of relocating to the county, usually in pursuit of a convivial environment a stone’s throw from the beach. Many are professionals who have … Continue reading →

Bodmin Jail is an imposing edifice – all brown brick and austere architecture, its purpose… In recent years, it has gained a new identity as a social venue, with a popular bar and restaurant. But diners were left open-mouthed by … Continue reading →

There were whoops and cheers as the winners of the first World Pasty Championships were announced on Saturday. There was clearly some pride to be had in being confirmed the king (or queen) or Cornwall’s national dish, and the atmosphere … Continue reading →

It seems that everywhere you look these days, Cornwall is on the telly. The highest profile show is Caroline Quentin’s Cornwall (ITV, Mons, 8pm), with its familiar faces including Camel Valley Wines, Nathan Outlaw and Prideaux Place. This has been … Continue reading →