Pride of Cornwallshowcasing the finest in the county

Hello and welcome to the Packet’s Pride of CornwallCornwall has always been a source of fascination to people all over the country. Those who are lucky enough to visit know it offers a unique experience, whether exploring the vast landscape or relaxing on one of the many beautiful beaches. This publication showcases some of Cornwall’s finest businesses that combine to make Cornwall the place it is today. We hope it highlights just why we are proud of living, working and experiencing this fantastic place.

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Mullion, situated on the Lizard Penninsula is a wonderful place to explore, from coastal walks to exhilarating rides on the beach.It truly reflects the character of Cornwall with a landscape crafted by the sea and climate.The parish also includes Mullion Island, a uninhabited island approximately half a mile (0.8 km) offshore from Mullion Cove. The island is home to large colonies of seabirds and is owned by the National Trust.There is plenty to do with access to horse riding, cycling, walking, yoga, swimming and relaxing massages.Today Mullion is the largest village on the Lizard Peninsula and is a centre for local services and amenities as well as a popular tourist destination so well worth a visit. Image courtesy of

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The beautiful villageof Mullion sits on thewestern side of theLizard Peninsular, on theSouth-West Coastal pathand is popular with localsand visitors. A 10 minutestroll from the path willtake you into the villagewhich boasts a selection ofbusinesses including TheGalleon Fish & Chip shop.Owned by the PollockFamily since 2011, TheGalleon offers a selection oftraditional food from 10amuntil 8pm. (9pm during July& August) and on Thursdayshas a ‘seniors special’ 3course meal from 11.30am.We are proud to servegood quality products fromsustainable sources anduse locally grown potatoesand whenever possible wewill have a local ‘catch ofthe day’ and regularly offer‘specials’.

Amphitheatrewww.trebah-garden.co.uk

Open Summer

2015

Cornwall is picturesque at the best of times, but Trebah Gardens takes this to another level with its vast expansion of plants, pathways and trees that have its visitors coming back time after time. At this time of year the colours of spring are in full bloom, and the beautiful surroundings will ensure that you will get lost in this exotic wilderness. After a stroll around the grounds, or a visit to the beach which you can find hidden on the outskirts of the gardens, why not stop for a cream tea or light lunch in the Planters cafe. Trebah hosts a range of events each year – visit their website to see what’s on at the moment!

.The Old

Withy Garden Nursery.andLandscape

Biennials Perennials Grasses Shrubs Climbers & Seasonal Plants

Telephone 01326 221171Email: sales@theoldwithygardennursery.co.uk • oldwithy@gmail.com

Grange Fruit Farm, Gweek, Helston, Cornwall TR12 6BEwww.theoldwithygardennursery.co.ukwww.theoldwithygardennursery.co.uk

Why not visit the Old Withy Garden Nursery? Growing an extensive range of hardy perennials and in addition, grasses, shrubs and climbers along with locally grown bedding plants, you are sure to find something to suit your garden! Friendly staff are available to help with your questions or feel free to just browse, look at the plants and enjoy the surroundings.The nursery has many loyal customers, both local and holiday makers, who make a point of returning year after year to fill their cars with plants! If you are unable to find room to take your charges home, there is a next day mail order service available. In the restaurant next door to the nursery you can enjoy a delicious range of light lunches and Cornish cream teas.The nursery is open seven days a week and is easy to find near the viewing enclosure at RNAS Culdrose.

20 March 2015 – 22 February 2017Discovery Quay, Falmouth 01326 313388 nmmc.co.uk

With 15 galleries, over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of our island nation this multi-award winning Museum is a must see. Take an epic journey into the Viking world with the new Viking Voyagers exhibition. Discover the secret to the Vikings success and explore the truth behind the popular myth of the bloodthirsty raiders.Get up close to rare antiquities, many on display for the first time in the UK, on loan from the British Museum, National Museum of Ireland, Manx National Heritage and National Museum of Denmark. Encounter Norse voyagers and experience Viking life over 1000 years ago with interactive exhibits and climb aboard a full scale replica Viking ship.Ascend the 100ft Look Out tower and see Falmouth’s famous harbour from the skies; descend into the Tidal Zone to appreciate one of only three natural underwater galleries in the world; and be spellbound by a sky filled with a flotilla of flying boats. Explore our maritime heritage and heroes, discover Cornwall’s past, its people and the part they played in making Britain great.With hands-on activities, talks, lectures, workshops, rotating events and exhibitions, there’s so much happening, don’t miss your chance for a visit. www.nmmc.co.uk 01326 313388

The tranquil village of Mylor, although small, is the perfect location for a walk in the Cornish air. The Village falls within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it truly deserves this title with its picturesque surroundings and quaint shops that serve the locals in the village. Cinnibar, which was started in 1996 by Fiona, is the perfect place to relax and treat yourself. Situated on Lemon Hill in Mylor Bridge, you will enjoy indulging in the vast range of beauty treatments available. From a relaxing massage to a glam eyelash extension, to pampering face treatments to a cheeky spray tan, Cinnibar can provide you with just what you need to look and feel great. Fiona is a highly experienced beautician, who has trained in reflexology, aromatherapy is an accomplished Neuro Linguistic Practitioner, and will welcome you to the tranquillity of Mylor and the sanctuary that is Cinnibar.

With a range of bikes and accessories to choose from, Falmouth Cycles is the place for you for all of your cycling needs. With vast experience, Falmouth cycles provides a repair and wheel building service, and is on hand to help the community of Cornwall. Owner of Falmouth Cycles Derek Heelis has been the rock of the local cycling community for over 30 years, and has led plans to improve the cycling infrastructure in Falmouth and Penryn. A personalised service means you can rest assured that Falmouth Cycles will provide you with the right bike to suit all of your needs!

ROOF DOCTORProfessional & Comprehensive Roofing Services

For free advice and estimates call01736 799602 or 07923 497767

• Roof Repairs• Maintenance• Emergency work

For contemporary or traditional designs,we have the solution for your property

Covering all ofCornwall

Visit our large showroom toview an extensive selection of

doors and operators

Higher Newham Lane, Newham, Truro, TR1 2ST

Tel: 01872 275997www.cornwallgaragedoors.co.uk

Collect your

FRESH FISH DAILYALL DAY MONDAY to THURSDAY, FRIDAY until 1pm

Suppliers to UK chefs for over 25 years.Call for the day boat catches

from Unit 2C, Willis Vean Industrial Estate, Mullion

Tel/Fax: 01326 241373Email: kelynack.fish@btconnect.com

KelynackCornish Fish

Celebrate our 40 years in business!

Continuing to offer Cornwall’smost extensive range of window and

door products.

A local firm you can trust.

Contact us on 01872 271491Find us at www.cawcornwall.com

Independent family run estate agents successfullyselling homes in the Falmouth areawith 11 branches across Cornwall.

Find us and our properties at

Millerson.comor our local office on

Church Street, Falmouth

01326 311666

Contact us by:Phone:

01736 753343 or01736 755661

Website:philpsbakery.co.uk

• Servicing available for all makes of vehicles to ICME standard so won’t affect warranty.

• Free fit service with all exhausts, call for a quote• Unbeatable prices on brake pads and shoes• ABS, ECU and Airbag fault finding and diagnose

equipment now on site.

Unit 1B, Treskewes Ind Est, St Keverne, Helston, TR12 6PE(01326) 280967

grahams-garage@hotmail.co.uk

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Stay Healthy by joining our free twice weekly Health Walks, whilst at the same time make new friends and discover more of the beautiful Cornish countryside.Latest scientific research shows that 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day helps us stay healthy & happy, and brisk walking is just perfect.Our Volunteer Walk Leaders organise Health Walks every Monday & Wednesday starting at 10 am from Helston fairground car park.It’s free to come along. Just bring some sturdy footwear, dress for the weather and be prepared to enjoy yourself.Check the website for more details at www.facebook.com/stepfreewalkingforhealth or call the RunRight StepFree Clinic on 01326 565 565

Finn M’Couls

GREAT PINT OF GUINNESS

Finns can be found opposite the Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth

Call 01326 318653

Live Music every Monday, Thursday and Friday Evenings from 9pm We are dog

friendly

A Traditional Irish Pub with a warm welcome from all the staff

Variety of lagers, beers, wines, cocktails and spirits, and of course,Bring your own food

Visit www.kotakai.co.uk for details • info@kotakai.co.uk • 01326 574411

TRAVEL

Harbour Head, Porthleven, TR13 9JA Tel: 01326 562407 www.kotarestaurant.co.uk

Open Tuesday to Saturday 6pm –9pm

UK’s 20 Best Restaurants with RoomsTRAVELBIB Gourmand

2014 Guide 2014

2 courses for £17.50 3 courses for £21.50from a special menu

Fantastic Asian inspired dishes

Stunning harbour views

Open for coffee, smoothies, cocktails, Mini Kai (tapas) or a full meal

Relaxing lounge/film room, private dining room & family room

Tuesday night is Film Night

Sunday lunch – 2 courses for £14.95

The village of Porthleven is a fascination all year round, by locals and tourists alike. Its history is outlined by the countless buildings and harbour that have stood the test of time and never fail to accentuate the village, making it possibly one of the most fascinating places in Cornwall. The town clock is one of the focal points in the Village, and is still wound up weekly by the Mitchell family which has been tending to the clock for nearly 40 years. Overlooking the harbour is a new generation of businesses which combine to become the new heart and soul of the village. Award winning Kota is recognised by The Good Food Guide and various other publications, and its sister restaurant Kota Kai boasts a spacious restaurant with top quality food for everyone’s tastes. Chef and owner Jude Kereama brings his New Zealand roots to his dishes, and has been chosen to represent the South West in this year’s Great British Menu. If you pay a visit to the village, why not stay in Kota’s Bed & Breakfast facilities too, a perfect way to spend your trip!

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Mullion cove could be argued to be one of the most beautiful spots in Cornwall – and the Mullion Cove hotel reflects this perfectly. With the South West Coastal path right on its doorstep, there is no better way to take in the stunning view than a visit to the Mullion Cove Hotel. The hotel welcomes residents and non residents to take advantage and enjoy its facilities. Why not dine in their award winning restaurant which features an extensive choice of local Cornish and West Country produce. If you want a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while enjoying the Cornish landscape and vast ocean view, then the Mullion Cove Hotel is the one for you.

While the change of season might put a spring in some people’s step, for others the milder weather and the impending arrival of summer can create a host of conflicting feelings, especially if you are not at the weight you want to be. But how many times have you wanted to lose weight in time for summer but never quite cracked it? This Spring don’t let your weight hold you back. Whether you have few pounds or several stone to lose, LighterLife offers a weight management plan to suit including Totally Different, Total, Lite and 5:2.LighterLife’s premiere programme, for people with three or more stone to lose, is called Totally Different. Taking away the pressures of calorie counting and meal planning, clients follow a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) for effective weight loss, replacing normal food with nutritionally-balanced, high-quality Foodpacks and meal alternatives – all formulated to include 100% of our RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance).With the pound-dropping taken care of, clients have the opportunity to take part in a unique weekly group session of no more than 12 people, where under the guidance of their trained Counsellors, they are given a realistic opportunity for long-term weight maintenance by helping them deal with their emotional attitude towards food and change their thinking in the future.Take the first step on your journey of a lifetime by contacting Jan Badger, who runs groups at the LighterLife Centre in Truro on 01872 223700 to enquire or book a free, no obligation consultation. For more information, visit LighterLife.com.

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After an afternoon spent getting lost in the woods and taking in the Cornish air and scenery, what better way to relax and fill your bellies than stopping at the Trelowarren New Yard restaurant. From couples dining to large groups, their locally sourced menu is sure to tickle your taste buds. Why not try their wood fire oven cooked pizzas, or even hire the Pizza shop for a day! If Pizza is too filling, a cream tea or homemade tray bake may go down a treat instead. Trelowarren New Yard restaurant can also provide a venue for parties, weddings and special occasions – providing either a buffet or a sit down meal. Whatever the weather, take the time to visit.

New Yard Restaurantwww.newyardrestaurant.co.uk 01326 221595 Trelowarren Estate, Mawgan TR12 6AF

As of Easter we are open from Tuesdays, and will be serving delicious cream teas and cakes between 3pm & 5pm

Wood fired pizzas are served every Sunday evening between 6pm & 7.30pm from our courtyard barn

Last Friday of every month – Curry Night served with a beer or glass of wine and a choice of sides for £16 per person

OPEN DAILY - PLEASE CALL FOR FURTHER DETAILSBreakfast served Friday to Sunday

Solo building supplies have been providing Cornwall with all their construction and DIY needs for 7 years. With two branches in Penzance and Hayle and over 12,000 products to choose from, there may be no better place to purchase all your building equipment. Solo have just hit the top 5 best builder’s merchants nationally in Lafarge Tarmacs Builders Merchant of the year competition, out of 2500 builder’s merchants being entered. An independently adjudicated competition and mystery shopper to their Penzance branch secured them a spot at the top. Andrew Dommet, managing director of Solo commented that the ‘hard working staff’ and ‘supportive customers and suppliers’ are the people to thank for Solo’s great success.

Cornwall’s world famous open-air theatre runsa season of plays and musicals from Easter to October.

Open to visit when there is no performance.

www.minack.com

Visit our Online Shop atwww.trenancechocolate.co.uk

Telephone 01326 241499sales@trenancechocolate.co.uk

The Chocolate Factory,Mullion Meadows, Mullion,Helston, Cornwall TR12 7HB

Open 7 days a week 10am-5pm

Trenance Chocolate believe everyone should have chocolate in their lives and they have made it their mission to produce chocolates that appeal to all ages, tastes and diets! Using the finest converture chocolate sourced from Belgium, the small team based in Mullion make luxury handmade chocolates everyday of the week.

They craft the chocolate before customers eyes,if you are really lucky you may even see specialist chocolates being hand spun, Easter eggs and hollow figures!

If you are unable to visit the shop at Mullion fear not you can buy all their products through the website. They also have birthdays, anniversaries, congratulations gifts all covered. Use their mail order service and have the worry of posting the box of chocolates taken away.

They will even write the card for you!

ComfortGarage Ltd

Tel: 01326 375235

MOT’S & Car SalesAll Makes Serviced & RepairedFREE Local Collection & Delivery ServiceFREE Courtesy Car

www.comfortgarage.co.uk

Comfort Road, Mylor Bridge TR11 5SE

Set Menu Offer2 courses £163 courses £19

Monday - Thursday(all evening)

Friday & Saturday6pm - 7pm

Phone: 01326 212 997Email: hunkydoryfalmouth@yahoo.co.uk

Location:46 Arwenack StreetFalmouth TR11 3JH

REDRUTH TYRESCORNWALLS No.1 TYRE GARAGE

TR15 2DU www.redruthtyres.co.uk

3 NEW TYRES 3 PART WORN TYRES 3 TRACKING 3 PUNCTURE REPAIRS 3 BALANCING

School Lane Redruth

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LOWESTTYRE PRICESSAVE ££’S

Are you looking for a Secondary school whichteaches pupils in classes of 12 or less?

Join us at ourSenior School Information Evening

for parents and pupils in Year 6 and beyondWednesday 25th March 4.30 – 6.30 p.m

Telephone: 01736 752612 Fax: 01736 759446Email: admin@stpirans.netWebsite: www.stpiranshayle.net

St Piran’s School Hayle

SELF-DRIVE HIREEast End, Redruth

01209 214114Cars, Vans, Estates, Automatics

Reliability assuredAfter hours 214532 Very near rail stationmymotors@btconnect.com

The Square, PROBUS TR2 4LD01726 882371 | zannahstime@btconnect.com

The Time Cafe & Gallery is a cafe with a twist. Providing you with delicious cakes and bakes, and also gifts for family and friends, why not pay a visit when you are getting lost in Truro for the day. It is the perfect space for local artists to showcase their work, so you can admire their artistic work while enjoying a cup of tea and slice of homemade cake. Recently winning a gold medal from Taste of the West, owner Zannah has had plenty of experience in the catering industry, and this shows by the success of her unique business.

01208 73555 www.bodminrailway.co.uk

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STEAM TRAINS Cornwall’s Premier Steam Railway

Great value inclusive fares from any mainlinestation in Devon & Cornwall, making yourRail journey to the railway effectively FREE! • ECU & ABS FAULT CODE READING & REPAIRS

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MULTIHEATA quality smokeless fuel

C. RUDRUM & SONS (Cornwall) LIMITEDwww.crudrumcornwwall.co.uk

Diploma Coal MerchantsHELSTON (01326) 573661

STITHIANS (01209) 860385CAMBORNE (01209) 713158

Charlotte's Victorian Tea HouseCoinage Hall, 1 Boscawen Street, TR1 2QU | 01872 263706

Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm

On the first floor of the Coinage Hall in Truro, which has a history dating back to 1302 and the Halcyon days of Cornish tin mining. Charlotte’s offers a large selection of leaf teas and quality freshly brewed bean to cup Italian coffee in an authentic Victorian environment. Also available are a range of herbal infusions and Cornish leaf teas from the Tregothnan Estate. To accompany these drinks, an extensive range of home-made cakes, scones, quiches, soups and light lunches. Also a selection of High Teas freshly prepared on site and where possible using ingredients sourced from local suppliers in order to maintain a strong Cornish connection.