Category Archives: Local Issues

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

Watergate Bay Tragedy 22 August 1937

Posted on 22, August 2012 by newquayt

On Sunday 22 August 1937 Joseph Arthur Nicklin, aged 14, and his sister Ena Nicklin, who lived at 15 Tullanes Road, Coventry, were enjoying a holiday, staying with their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Blake, at Trewince Farm, St … Continue reading →

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Newquay Children’s Home (NCH), Tregarn, Pentire

Posted on 20, June 2012 by newquayt

Until the early 1960s there was a children’s home in Newquay, run by the National Children’s Homes organisation. This post is to help anybody looking for it to be directed to more relevant forums, where you can see photos and … Continue reading →

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Exploring Perranporth

Posted on 1, June 2012 by newquayt

There’s more to see at Perranporth than you might think, so why not spend some time exploring Perranporth round the edges of the sandy beach. Continue reading →

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Winston Graham Memorial Bench, Perranporth

Posted on 1, May 2012 by newquayt

There is a Winston Graham memorial bench at Perranporth. Winston Graham is the author of the popular Poldark TV series in the 1970s Continue reading →

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