Category Archives: Local Issues

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

Newquay Lifeboat, Old 1920s Footage

Posted on 26, June 2013 by newquayt

If you’re as fascinated by seeing old photographs and movies of Newquay in the past as I am, you’ll love this old black and white footage of Newquay Lifeboat being launched in the 1920s. The film spans a few years, … Continue reading →

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Beatles in Newquay 1967

Posted on 26, June 2013 by newquayt

Did you know that in 1967 the Beatles visited Newquay? They were filmed as part of their Magical Mystery Tour album/film. There is quite a lot of footage of this time, as well as many local stories. The Egg Man, … Continue reading →

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Food Banks in Newquay and Cornwall

Posted on 25, June 2013 by newquayt

If you’re looking for foodbanks in Newquay, or further afield in Cornwall, below is a list of the ones that are operating. By the very nature of the service they provide, foodbanks can start up and discontinue with short notice, … Continue reading →

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Watergate Bay as a Film Location

Posted on 24, June 2013 by newquayt

If you’re looking to visit film locations in Cornwall, then Watergate Bay, previously known as Tregurrian Beach, has been used on a few occasions as a film location. The TV series Echo Beach was filmed on Watergate Bay. Echo Beach … Continue reading →

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