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Oct 31
Devon and Cornwall floral art show fundraiser takes place in Launceston
On Wednesday 23rd October, 150 people attended Launceston Town Hall to see Tracey Griffin, a national demonstrator from Hampshire...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Oct 30
When things go bump in the night - Cornish tales for Hallowe'en
When things go bump in the night - Cornish tales for Hallowe'en...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Sep 24
Launceston teen Lowenna swims the English Channel
Lowenna North from Launceston has completed the English Channel swim at the age of 17...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Sep 23
Youngsters get their thinking caps on for architectural model competition
Christopher and Gia won their categories in PLACE Architects' architectural model competition in the summer...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Sep 23
Launceston Lions celebrate 50 years
Launceston Lions are celebrating their 50th year...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Sep 12
The Hurdy Gurdies: The local band bringing 60s music into the 21st century
The Hurdy Gurdies are a local band bringing music from the 60s into the 21st century...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Sep 4
The power of shopping second-hand: A collaboration to support people living in food poverty
Launceston Foodbank has teamed up with local sustainable clothing company Nomads to highlight the importance of shopping second-hand.
Rosie Barron-Cripps
May 29
From Texas to Cornwall, how one barber has embraced our community
An inside look at the story behind the Mad American Barbershop...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Apr 1
Max on a mission!
Launceston Life’s Ellie had a shock towards the end of 2023, when her beloved cat Max, who so many of you find in each magazine for the...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Mar 18
Ergo Brothers: A new group for men to talk and create friendships
A Launceston barber shop is addressing social isolation and mental health problems amongst men in the local community by running monthly...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Mar 18
The volunteers making a difference to families in our community: Launceston Christmas Angels
A group of volunteers that helped to provide Christmas gifts to local children in need during the 2023 festive period, have recently...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Mar 12
The artist taking inspiration from Cornwall
Based at home in North Hill, up-and-coming local painter Robert Crowther has already gained respect as an artist, with well-known pieces...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
Mar 12
The joys of spring
Stepping into a new season can be bitter-sweet. Winter - despite its twinkling lights glowing in the dark, and with plenty of picturesque...
Rosie Cripps
Mar 4
Launceston Detectorists raise funds for MS Society
The Launceston Detectorists have recently raised money for the MS Society, with chairman Keith Sampson handing over a cheque for £235 to...
Rosie Cripps
Dec 13, 2023
Coop thanks its members and customers for supporting toy appeal
The team at Launceston Coop are celebrating after another successful toy appeal, and have expressed thanks to the local community for...
Rosie Cripps
Dec 11, 2023
SILC Counselling Service appeals for business sponsors
Launceston-based SILC Counselling Service is appealing for businesses in the local area to sponsor the service. The local counselling...
Rosie Cripps
Dec 4, 2023
Launceston Community Kitchen brings people together through the power of food and cooking
A brand-new project aiming to bring people together to share the joy of cooking and eating together has taken off at The Orchard Centre....
Rosie Cripps
Dec 4, 2023
Community Stars! Two people doing amazing things in our community
As the year comes to a close, we thought we would shine a light on a couple of people who are doing great things for the benefit of the...
Rosie Cripps
Dec 1, 2023
Cafe Avodah Christmas elves raise money for Alzheimer's Society
On Wednesday, the lovely team at Cafe Avodah, situated in the Gateway Centre in Launceston, dressed up as elves and put on a special Elf...
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