Category Archives: Local Issues

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

Cornish Recipes, Ancient and Modern, Edith Martin, Truro, 1929

Posted on 16, August 2011 by newquayt

Back in 1929 the Cornwall WI published a book that’s still sought after today among pasty-lovers worldwide. A simple booklet, produced by Edith Martin, called “Cornish Recipes, Ancient and Modern” gathered together the Cornwall WI members’ pasty recipes, as well … Continue reading →

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Help to Save the Lanherne Monastery at St Mawgan

Posted on 1, July 2011 by newquayt

Since 1794 nuns have lived at Lanherne Monastery in St Mawgan.  In 1794 the Arundells gave their Manor House at St Mawgan to the Camelite nuns to use as a convent. Today an enclosed community of Franciscan Sisters live there … Continue reading →

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Black’s Guide to Cornwall, 1919. Newquay

Posted on 13, May 2011 by newquayt

In 1919 Black’s Guide to Cornwall was published more in the style of a travel guide, with routes that could be followed. The book describes a combination of places, landscape, local customs/industry and the route to take to move between the … Continue reading →

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Burger King gives £3K for mural

Posted on 1, March 2011 by NQT News from BBC

Burger King has given £3,000 to recreate a mural in Newquay after another next to its outlet was painted over.

Burger King said the mural on its wall “had to be repainted” after a request from the landlord of the building.

The youth organisation behind the mural, My A’th Kar Newquay, which means “I Love You Newquay” in Cornish, was saddened by the incident in February.

Burger King said it “strongly supported” My A’th Kar Newquay.

My A’th Kar Newquay is discussing sites for the new mural with Newquay Town Council. Continue reading →

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