Category Archives: Local Issues

Local issues for residents of Newquay, what are the big stories, the long-standing issues and niggles.

Newquay Residents’ Associations

Posted on 15, August 2013 by newquayt

There are at least six Newquay Residents’ Associations, depending on which part of the town, or area, you live in. The main Newquay Residents’ Association covers the whole town, while there are separate groups in two estates in town, Treloggan and … Continue reading →

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Newquay Lifeboat Capsized, 1908

Posted on 1, August 2013 by newquayt

On 6 March 1908, the lifeboat at Newquay was the James Stevens No.5. There was particularly stormy weather in the month when the lifeboat went out for its quarterly practice run – and a huge wave engulfed the lifeboat and capsized it. Continue reading →

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Joan Tonkin, Talskiddy, 1773-1869

Posted on 30, July 2013 by newquayt

There have been many stories told of the longevity of Cornish residents. One such story I came across was regarding an old lady who lived at Talskiddy until 1869. Joan Tonkin was 96 when she died in November 1869, giving a … Continue reading →

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Rock Samphire is in Season

Posted on 26, July 2013 by newquayt

Rock samphire can be found on the cliffs of Cornwall, it’s a sea vegetable that grows in abundance along the cliffs and coast of Cornwall. Now it’s mid-season, you should be able to forage for rock samphire and try it … Continue reading →

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