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raise a glassThe Cornish Gin Story

porthleven A Photographic Celebration

gifts galoreFor Christmas and the New Year

WinterWalks

Andrew georgeon Cornwall's recipe for the future

into the Wildwith Newlyn fisherman Francis Harris and TV presenter Thom Hunt

Taking ActionThe Cornish support for refugees

From weekend ramblesto epic adventures

Cornwall's

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Letters Your views on current issues

Ten Things To Do myCornwall’s top suggestions

Seasonal Shopper Christmas Special

Adore my Store Cornovi

The Emporium Beautiful & Rustic

Discover Cornish Gin

The Art of Walking Sasha Harding’s brush with the coast

Taking Action Help for those in need

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Coming into Focus Porthleven historic photo archive

Andrew George Cornwall’s recipe for success

Cornish Language The latest lesson

Surname Spargo

myCornish World Gael Phillips

All Around The World The Cornish overseas

The Cornwall Map St Just in Penwith

Into the Wild Francis Harris and the Cornwall WildlifeTrust’s ‘My Wild Life’ campaign

Book Reviews Six of the best

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Artist Profile Tom Holland

Craftmakers Textiles and carpentry

Gallery of the Month New Craftsman Gallery

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Wasson Your essential events guide

The Simon Reed Column Cornish culture not for sale

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Bites Christmas treats

Cornwall’s Top Places to Dine For the tastiest roast dinners & caveries

Meet the Chef Gareth Spencer at The Cornish Barn, Penzance

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Cornwall Collection, £14-£20, www.newlynartgallery.co.uk 18. truro Cathedral Snow Shakers, £2.99, www.trurocathedral.org.uk 19. Classic tide Clock, £19.95, www.thecrabbpot.co.uk 20. Hot Diamonds bee Pendant, £69.95, Facebook: Walkers Jewellers 21. Lambswool Herringbone

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The Art of Walking

Whether you stroll, march, stride or saunter, there’s something wonderful about going for a

walk. You are out in the fresh air, having some exercise and quite possibly seeing, hearing and smelling things that you never have before, even if you take the same route every day. In the winter in Cornwall, and all year round in fact, those of us with four-legged companions are absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to walking our dogs. There are miles of deserted beaches and beautiful coast paths to explore right on our doorstep.

Many of us who love walking daydream about packing a bag, planning a route and setting off on an exciting new journey by foot. Sasha Harding, an artist in search of some new inspiration for an upcoming show, decided three years ago that it was time to do just that. However, instead of a weekend ramble, she embarked on a walk of epic proportions. With her reluctant Ridgeback Jess as her sidekick, she hiked the whole of the South West Coast Path. Yes, all six hundred and thirty miles of it.

“It was all about finding inspiration and

subject matter for my paintings and I barely gave the logistics or my lack of fitness a thought at first,” she says. “I soon found out that walking the entire SWCP is equivalent to climbing Mount Everest four times, it is no Sunday afternoon stroll! I also discovered that as well as one of the longest, it is one the most diverse national trails in this country, taking in two world heritage sites and the stunning Jurassic coast.”

Sasha has lived and worked in Cornwall since she completed her Fine Art Degree at Falmouth School of Art in 1996. She was born and raised on the south coast of Dorset and it’s clear that her love of the outdoors and her creativity are closely linked.

“Walking the coast and being in or by the sea has become a daily ritual for me and my dogs,” she says. “For me walking and painting go hand in hand, one feeds off the other. I get most of my ideas while walking and if I am struggling in the studio I will head for the coast to clear my head.”

A decade ago Sasha read a book about a man and his dog walking the coast

Sasha Harding's brush with the coast

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Seeing the suffering of refugees fleeing Libya and Syria splashed across the pages of our newspapers, television screens and social media often creates the feeling of helplessness amongst many, but for some it spurs them on to take action. Mark Pugh investigates the growing number of Cornwall based groups and individuals taking action in support of the

refugees in Calais and further afield.

Taking action

Cornish support for those in needSeeing the suffering of refugees fleeing Libya and Syria splashed across the pages of our newspapers, television screens and social media often creates the feeling of helplessness amongst many viewers and readers, but for some it spurs them on to take action. Mark Pugh investigates the growing number

of Cornwall based groups and individuals taking action in support of the refugees in Calais and further afield.

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Collecting much needed goods - Photo: Cornwall to Calais Refugee GroupDistribution - Photo: Cornwall to Calais Refugee Group

The Collection - Photo: Cornwall to Calais Refugee Group

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In this, the second of two articles, former West Cornwall MP, Andrew George, examines the ongoing fight, between Cornwall and Westminster over who should decide the political and economic future of the land and the people living and working west of the River Tamar.

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Cornwall’s

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On a Sunday at Lanhydrock Hotel tuck into slow roasted Cornish beef, a roast leg of Fowey lamb, West Country turkey, Cornish pork or a hunk of honey-glazed ham – not to mention the huge selection of veggies and incredible roast potatoes. Plus, a carvery doesn’t become famous without excellent customer service and a great atmosphere so sit back, relax and enjoy every mouthful!

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