The Fal River Autumn Walking Festival, sponsored by The Nare Hotel, got off to an exciting start last Friday (October 19) when over 100 people booted up to do the first walk of the event. …
Holidays
Appeal for South-West Coast Path
Through individual sponsorship, grants, corporate sponsorship and matched giving, the target is to raise £250,000. This will enable over 40 improvement projects spread along the route of the entire path to be completed during 2013. These projects have all been selected to enhance the experience and enjoyment of walkers using the path. …
Expanded Autumn Walking Festival
Compared with the festival’s 14 guided walks in 2011, leaders from across the county are putting on a total of 25 different walks this year, most of which are taking place numerous times throughout the festival.
Have a say on Torquay Harbour
Torbay Council is asking the public for submissions on the future of the Torquay Harbour area …
SW Canoe Show now on
The South West Canoe Show is now open at Exeter’s Quay. You can see most of the exhibits in the Square adjoining the Ship Canal Basin. But hurry, it’s only until 5pm today …
Full Moon over Slapton Sands
Our picture of the Full Moon was taken last evening at Slapton Sands in South Devon. To the right, the small speck is probably Jupiter, which is unusually close to us right now …
National Trust opens Cornish mines
The National Trust is opening Cornish Mines and Engines at Pool, near Redruth, on Sunday 12 September as part of the Heritage Open Days Weekend …
Remembering Minack, Cornwall
Getting away from the misery of the 2010 Great Recession, now threatening to morph into a double-dip, isn’t easy. There are not many escape routes. Here’s one I tried earlier …
Advertise your holidays here
Need to advertise your holiday park or self-catering establishment Look no further than Devon & Cornwall Online …
Scone wars?
Here in the South West the eating of cream tea is fraught with controversy – mention scones and heated discussions are sure to follow. A Cornishman will tell you the right and proper way to construct your scone is …