myCornwall Magazine - October - November 2019

In this issue

Festivals, fairs, and forests, our October/November issue is full to the brim of autumnal admiration and activities to do. It’s a time of year when the trees are blushed with oranges and reds, the ocean turns a cool deep blue and nights are long once more. For us, that doesn’t mean that Cornwall is any quieter! Especially lively is the North Cornish town of Bude. Unique in location and abundant in culture and community, we’ve delved in to discover all that is going on in Bude these months, and believe us when we say there is a lot to choose from, be it music festivals, alternative art exhibitions, festive markets and plenty of local gatherings. Further down south and we’re catching up with the Etsy Makers group of Cornwall, who will be holding their biggest event ever at the Penryn Sports Campus this November.
Now, it’s safe to say we are a big fan of trees and where better a place to see them than Cardinham Woods. Our contributing writer, Elizabeth Dale, gives her take on one of Cornwall’s best-known woodlands, exploring its history, its most beloved sites and more importantly why you should experience it for yourself this autumn. Elizabeth also sits down for a chat with the Forestry Commission to talk through the plans for the new £30 million forest in Cornwall. Admittedly, there are times when Cornwall in winter can seem fairly bleak, but it’s nothing an indulgent night away of good food, good drink and a comfy bed can’t cure. Our Top 10 Places to Eat this edition are based around an ‘Eat & Sleep’ motto and suit a variety of budgets and tastes. From a host of must-see art events and days out with the family to championing local makers and producers alongside plenty of Cornish fun, we hope this issue of myCornwall Magazine helps you make the most out of this magical time of year.

Call Of The Forest

It has to be said that Cornwall is probably not best known for its woodlands. In fact, there are many areas, such as Bodmin Moor, that seem almost completely devoid of trees. This scarcity of trees only serves to make the pockets of woodland that we do have even more precious.

4 mins

Cornwall - A Hub For Ethical Fashion

Catching on fast to the changes we need to make for our planet, is Cornwall. In the past several years we’ve been banning plastic from our homes and eateries, cleaning our beaches, and there are more refill, waste-free food stations popping up than ever. It’s a trend that’s easy to get behind, but one thing many of us tend to overlook is perhaps one of the biggest contributors to environmental waste of them all: clothing.

7 mins

The Buzz About Bude

Whilst October and November might be the start of quieter months for much of Cornwall, it seems that in Bude there is no sign of winding down from the summer hustle and bustle just yet. With art shows in October, plenty of independent shops and pubs open for business, two music festivals taking place in November alone and many more events to fill your diary with, Bude is definitely a place to be enjoyed all year round.

10 mins

Etsy Made Local Cornwall 2019

On the 15th-17th November, 75 talented makers, designers and illustrators will be gathering in the sports hall on the Penryn University campus, presenting stalls heavy with handmade treasure, ready to be discovered by discerning shoppers looking for cool, original Christmas presents.

6 mins

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