Cornish inventor commemorated with new plaque for safety fuse that saved lives of miners globally – unveiling on 25 June 2021 25 June 2021 – Sixty years since the factory closed in Tuckingmill, a new plaque has been installed to commemorate Thomas Davey, the co-inventor of the safety fuse thatContinue Reading
We are delighted to be able to open our building again with an exhibition of paintings by Bill Stewart. Bill Stewart studied at Goldsmiths and the R A Schools winning the RAS Gold Medal for ‘excellence in painting’, David Murray Landscape award and Edward Stott travel scholarship. He has exhibited hisContinue Reading
Today, the Charmouth Local History Society (CLHS) has received a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £4,500 for an exciting project to increase the exposure of the village’s rich heritage in Charmouth. Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on upgrading its website and theContinue Reading
The Biosphere is launching an ambitious new Nature Recovery Plan as our contribution to tackling the ecological emergency here in northern Devon, aligning with the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and the Prime Minister’s pledge for 30% of the UK land to be protected by 2030. Join individuals, organisations, councilsContinue Reading
Technology monopolies have conquered the web. As we move to virtual world, we should strive for opennessContinue Reading
People with disabilities from across the country gathered for a full, free day of adaptive surfing in Watergate Bay, Newquay Challenge brings together whole surfing community from across The Wave Project’s 32 locations who volunteer their time to help run free surf taster sessions for people with disabilities Event is partContinue Reading
The award-winning WIRED UK Podcast with James Temperton and the rest of the team. Listen every week for an informed and entertaining rundown of latest technology, science, business and culture news. New episodes every FridayContinue Reading
A fleet of 153 heritage and classic vessels and their 500 crew were not deterred from participating by the pandemic nor the heightened security in Falmouth owing to the G7. A forest of masts were to be seen in Falmouth Haven and the 100 boats entered for racing filled theContinue Reading
Social Care Minister and MPs of all parties are supporting Care Home Open Week, celebrating care home workers, residents, and their role in local communities With support from the Department of Health & Social Care & partnerships with National Citizen Service, Silver Sunday and Intergenerational Music Making, organiser ChampioningContinue Reading
People struggling to access professional medical advice are increasingly turning to unqualified strangers for adviceContinue Reading
