Sarah Martin

Journalist at Cornish Times

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Fourth annual "Jim's Swim" to raise funds for Cornwall MIND

4 days ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

Open water swimmers raising money for MIND with fourth annual charity swim at Adrenaline Quarry. (Jim Candy)FOR the fourth year running, Adrenalin Quarry near Liskeard is hosting an open water swimming event to raise money for charity. This year’s “Jim’s Swim” on Saturday, June 28, organised by local councillor Jim Candy, encompasses some exciting changes.
Toppers fight it out in the shadow of Royal Albert bridge

2 weeks ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

The Topper Southwest Traveller Series came to Saltash on June 1 with 35 young sailors taking part in a weekend of coaching and racing. (Picture: Will Lee) ( Will Lee)TOPPERS battled out it on the Tamar as the South West Traveller Series came to Saltash Sailing Club on Sunday, June 1. The series consists of 11 events in beautiful locations across the South West with a mix of inland, estuary and coastal venues, and the Saltash section was the fifth event of the year.
Local Cornish heroine celebrated on her 165th birthday

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

A packed congregation at St Ive Church paying tribute to Emily Hobhouse. The Story of Emily immersive experience based in her home village recently celebrated her 165th birthday. Picture: The Story of Emily. ( )CORNISH humanitarian and pacifist Emily Hobhouse was celebrated in April with the unveiling of a bust marking her 165th birthday.
German Shepherd charity recognised with £1,000 funding award

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

The Callington based charity has been awarded £1,000 in funding from Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards after receiving overwhelming support from people in the local area. (Picture: German Shepherd Rescue Elite) ( )A CHARITY which rescues and rehomes German Shepherd dogs in the Tamar Valley has been given a £1,000 grant. German Shepherd Rescue Elite has received the funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards.
Duchy College instructor put forward for prestigious national award

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

Duchy College Military and Protective Services academy instructor Jon Stone has been nominated for ‘educator of the year’ in the national NCFE Aspiration Awards. Picture: Cornwall College Group. ( )A SENIOR study programme manager from Duchy College Stoke Climsland MaPS Academy has been named as a finalist in the NCFE Aspiration Awards. Jon Stone has been nominated in the Educator of the Year category.
Calstock welcomes spring with May Day Revels

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

A procession led by puppet giant Tavy leads a procession with a record number of musicians through the village. Picture: Mandy Haxby. ( )CALSTOCK welcomed Spring in its very own unique way this May Day. The Calstock May Day Revels celebrate the coming of spring with the ancient legend of the origins of the local Tamar and Tavy rivers. A record number of musicians and dancers joined the procession through the village to welcome the coming of spring. Picture: Mandy Haxby.
Harrowbarrow and Metherell celebrate May Day in style

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

Warrant Officer Jago of 335 squadron Saltash ATC (Air Training Corp) waiting to address the crowds, spoke of the importance of the sacrifices made in the World War II. (Picture: Rob Schnepp) ( )HARROWBARROW and Metherell held their May Day on Monday, May 5 bathed in glorious sunshine. Also in the newsThe Harrowbarrow and Metherell social committee organised a selection of music for their May Day celebrations including local shanty group Wasson. Picture: Rob Schnepp.
VE 80 Day celebrated in Callington with church service and blessing

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

The VE 80 Day celebrations in Callington were held at St Mary's Parish Church and were attended by students from Duchy College's MaPS Academy. Picture: St Mary's Parish Church. ( )ST Mary’s Parish Church festooned in union jack bunting, flags and floral display of red, white and blue was the centre of the Callington commemoration of VE 80 Day.
Divine intervention means flag will fly on St Mary's for VE 80 Day

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

St Mary's Parish Church will be able fly their Union flag this VE 80 Day after a fix was found for the flagpole pulley system. (Picture: St Mary's Parish Church) ( )In a miraculous turn of events, a flag will fly on St Mary’s Parish Church in Callington to mark VE 80 Day.
New art project invites refugees to connect with nature in the Tamar Valley

1 month ago | cornish-times.co.uk | Sarah Martin

A new art project will be inviting refugees to the Tamar Valley to help them connect with the local nature. Picture: Tamar Valley National Landscape. ( )A NEW project, aimed at connecting people with nature through art, has been launched in the Tamar Valley National Landscape.