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Capturing ﬂeeting moments to slow things down in a world infused with impatience The art of HOSPITALITY THE PINNACLE OF LUXURY LIFESTYLE IN CORNWALL Volume No23 £10.00

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Fashion photographer turned foodie fanatic, Jade Berry (29) took herself out of her comfort zone, leaving Cornwall to pursue a career behind the lens that saw her curate exceptional visual stories for major lifestyle brands. Embracing a different turn of fate, she wasn’t afraid to return to her roots, reimagining her career in a way that was good for the self. Such self-care and awareness is echoed by The Level Collective (68), whose company ethos of valuing ‘people and planet beyond profit’ is something which makes robust challenge to traditional business practices and results in a life balanced perfectly between hard work and personal adventure. Bobbi Beck (99) has turned the way we perceive print and production on its head, designing bespoke, sustainable wallcoverings in a way that fiercely confronts industry standards.

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Where some might rest on their laurels, others are less prepared to accept the status quo and devote their life to pushing the boundaries. It is this desire to move forward, to challenge the norm, to go beyond expected limits that sets the standard in Cornwall. Artist Neil Canning talks to Mercedes Smith (17) about a new diversity in his paintings which is creating a body of work that is both positive and forward looking, with greater diversity appearing in his mark making.

Going beyond limits, Cornwall Hopsice Care (116) has undergone a period of resilience and revival to ensure the continuation of vital hospice care in the Duchy, emerging post-pandemic stronger and more determined than ever to succeed. Such formidable stories beautifully demonstrate the power of purpose to elevate our lives.

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15 17 FUTURE HORIZONS An exhibition from Neil Canning 29 THE STORY OF STYLE Through the lens of Jade Berry 41 TAKING FORM Introducing Form Art Festival 49 THE ART OF HOSPITALITY Turning heads with original Cornish art 59 FEASTING ON THE FORESHORE Simon Stallard’s Scillonian beach feasts 68 ON LEVEL GROUND Slowing down with The Level Collective CONTENTS At a glance 74 LUXURY HOMES At the pinnacle of the Cornish market 91 NO WITHOUTSMOKEFIRE Keeping it low and slow with ProQ 99 PATTERN PRECISION Bobbi Beck’s wallpaper kaleidoscope 107 FINDING BALANCE The Balcony Studio; a lover’s hideaway 116 CARING FOR CORNWALL Re-grouping and re-establishing 122 EVENTIDE A final word from Mat Arney

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Cornwall’s most distinctive painter joins forces with St Ives’ most respected gallery this autumn, for an unmissable September Festival exhibition.

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Neil Canning is one of Cornwall’s most high-profile artists, with a distinctive style of work that attracts both private collectors with a passion for abstraction and the landscape, and organisations with an eye on expressing their cultural values through the acquisition of contemporary art: these corporate clients have included international banks, universities, and large companies such as John Lewis. In short, he has achieved an incredibly high level of success in his career so far, including an Honorary Doctorate awarded to him in 2011 by the University of Exeter for his ‘outstanding contribution to contemporary British art’. This September, he takes the prestigious September Festival exhibition slot at St Ives’ oldest and most historically important art gallery, the New Craftsman, a venue which reflects the importance of his work to the ongoing story of art in Cornwall.

“I have lived in Cornwall since 1997,” says Neil, who was originally born and raised in Oxfordshire, “and I initially had studio space in St Ives.” Here, immersed in the town’s famous north light, and encircled by the dazzling blue of St Ives Bay, Neil’s work took on the vivid palette for which he is now best known. “When I was working in St Ives my colour palette was always pretty full on, reflecting the intense colours, and especially the blues, of that environment. Colour is such a personal thing and it sort of seeps into your

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subconscious, depending on where you have been spending time.” In 2007, Neil relocated away from the immediacy of the ocean to the gentler, more rural landscape around Marazion just a few miles away, to a property with outdoor space where he could create a studio. “Since moving into the country my colour palette has broadened,” he tells me, “and although the stronger colours are there they are often counterbalanced with softer hues. Ultimately though, for me, there has to be a visual kick to catch the viewer’s eye.” Neil’s path to success has not been a conventional one: commitment to himself and his vocation, rather than any prescribed academic structure, has been the framework on which he has built his career.

“After studying A levels, I made the decision not to go to art college,” he explains. “My parents generously built me a small studio in the garden and allowed me a year to just paint. At the end of that time, I secured my first exhibition with a local gallery at the age of 19, and I spent the next three years working in the studio of a professional artist and attending life drawing classes at various Oxford colleges close to where I lived. At the same I had works exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition when I was 21, and the National Portrait Gallery when I was 24. Ultimately, I learned a great deal from the amazing artists I have been in contact with over the years, and as artists we never stop learning.” Today, his appreciation of other artists, both their knowledge and their work, is reflected in the artworks he collects himself. “I have always enjoyed having the work of other artists in the house,” says Neil. “Many of the pieces I own are by friends and artists I got to know well, like Sandra Blow, Trevor Bell, Basil Beattie and Albert Irvin, and others are by artists I particularly admire, such as Victor Pasmore, Patrick Heron, John Hoyland, Ian McKeever and Bruce Mclean.” Many of these artists reflect Neil’s own passion for bringing landscape and abstraction together, to create works of significant visual and emotional weight. “Although my work is often considered to be abstract,” he tells me, “landscape has always been the most important subject matter for me. I soon realised that setting up an easel and just painting what I saw did not really capture the true experience of a landscape. I wanted to try and convey moving through the landscape, rather than being static, as most of the time this is how we experience it. So, I began by exploring specific locations, absorbing the colour, the changing light, the texture of rocks and the wind speed, sometimes making written notes and simple line drawings.

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Neil’s September Festival exhibition at the New Craftsman Gallery, titled Future Horizons, features 30 new paintings created during the last three years. “My main focus during this period has been the landscape

For the last 20 years, printmaking has also become a significant aspect of Neil’s work. “I came to printmaking very much as a painter who makes prints. I have been working with Advanced Graphics London since 1995 and they are known for the great working relationships they had with painters such as Bert Irvin, John Hoyland and Craigie Aitchison to name a few. They are extremely good at allowing painters to extend their working process and explore new ways of working through printmaking. From my own point of view it was quite an easy transition, as my usual method of working in layers translated very well to the combination of woodblock and screen printing that I now employ. It was exciting to approach a new medium with no preconceived ideas, and I did so with a great sense of freedom. Many of the discoveries I made in printmaking definitely influenced the trajectory of my painting.”

The way these elements are edited and balanced often take time to surface and become a painting. Ultimately, I wanted to create a visual language that was very much my own, where the mark-making and paint application was as important as the subject Beginningmatter.”apainting though, he tells me, is never easy: “I prefer to get some colour down quickly, just to make an initial statement,” Neil explains. “Most of my paintings, even the smaller works on paper, are in my studio for a period of months and comprise many layers of paint. Colours and marks constantly change, as more appear and some are covered. It is sometimes a process of destruction but all this energy, these risks, add to the drama of the final piece. I am seeking an alchemy, a combination of line, mark and colour that takes me back to that original sensation of being outdoors. Most of the time now I use mostly acrylic paint, along with dry pigments, graphite, charcoal, inks, mediums and marble dust. This applies to both works on paper, wooden panel and canvas. Some pieces, particularly my larger works, are also oil paint on canvas, but in others I find acrylics are increasingly versatile as a medium and allow me to build layers of impasto as well as thin veils of colour. I can also be quite physical with the paint when necessary, allowing it to drip or run. I often like to create a sensation of speed within the paint, maybe to suggest elemental forces, and the paint really helps me do that.”

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and coast surrounding my home in West Cornwall,” says Neil. “I really wanted to push the boundaries and create work that was positive and forward looking. There is much greater diversity in the mark making, from sweeping brushstrokes to impasto colour accents and energetically drawn lines. Some pieces may appear to be completely abstract but all have a starting point in nature. They aim to capture the sensations of being outdoors, the rush of the wind and the crash of the waves as they reach the shore. I wanted to make this a show very much about Cornwall and the strong connection I feel with this ancient landscape.”

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Escaping through the lens of photographer Jade Berry whose fashion portraits capture fleeting fashion moments that transcend the conventional.

Returning to Cornwall, Jade now styles and shoots for local creatives, friends and her own foodie business, Naughty Nonnas, regaining her love for photography at a gentler pace.

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A s a child, Jade was fascinated by photography and cinematography, inspired by her grandad who documented family life and holidays through his lens. With a little snap camera her constant companion from the age of 12, Jade and her friends would dress up and hold impromptu fashion shows and shoots. Enrolling on a photography course at Truro College, it was never Jade’s intention to pursue photography as a career. Her plans were to travel, but thanks to a lecturer who had identified that Jade had a unique gift she was persuaded to stay and study. “At that time,” says Jade, “I was shooting everything on 35mm or medium format film. I would spend every day in the darkroom learning how to print and develop. I thought the process was magical, being able to go out and shoot something, develop the film and then hold a print in my hand. I was a little obsessed with it, but I think that it was down to my obsession that I actually became quite good at it!” Persuaded by her tutors to set up an Instagram account, it wasn’t long before Jade was noticed and started to be approached by brands: “It was a little insane, I never thought I would become a fashion photographer, it happened really organically.” Jade is a visual storyteller with each shoot telling a tale. Every image contains some of that magic she discovered in the dark room, giving them an almost fairytale quality. In the hiatus of her career, Jade’s work was attracting a lot of interest from major fashion houses. Lecturing in Cornwall during the week she would then commute to London for shoots, before moving to the capital full time. Covid, and a traumatic period for Jade and her family, saw her return to the Duchy: “It was a massive shift, but I knew I needed to move back home. However, during the pandemic I was offered a contract with Foot Locker. The timing wasn’t ideal but we made it work.” As Covid took a back seat and London began to open up, Jade found herself spending more and more time travelling to the capital, styling and organising shoots: “It was intense and eventually I burnt out, losing my love for fashion as it didn’t bring me joy anymore – especially with shooting a lot of editorial with no guaranteed payment, it was certainly hard graft. Now I have found my true passion… food. As with my photography, where I would create the entire concept, I’m enjoying doing this now with food. I like to source incredible ingredients, create new recipes, and really tell a story with my food in order to make people happy. It’s so much better for the soul. I’m currently working on shooting some new recipes and the dream is to produce a recipe book with my own images. I’ll never close the door on fashion photography. I’m just having a little rest for now.”

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2022 marks the first year of a new annual festival which celebrates the visual arts heritage and vibrant creative culture of Falmouth. Form, as it is appropriately named, will offer a series of captivating events including talks, workshops and exhibitions in venues across the town, including a three-day art fair at Princess Pavilion. Here, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the work of hugely talented Cornish artists and craftspeople working across an entire spectrum of mediums, and purchase directly from these small creative enterprises. Spearheaded by Vicki Glaister of Inspire Makers and Ann Morgan of Morgans, Form is a not-for-profit organisation championing both established and emerging Cornish talent, supporting the growth of Falmouth’s burgeoning creative culture. Form Art Festival is supported by Falmouth BID, and is part of the Falmouth Creates initiative, ensuring each event in Falmouth reaches the town’s full potential. Examples of work from each of the artists and makers taking part in Form Art Festival can be viewed across the pages of this article. As you’ll see, they are as varied as they are beautiful.

Introducing Form Art Festival, running from 30th September to 2nd October at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion. PAGE Work by Ellie Brown INSET Vicki and Ann at Morgans (work by Hannah Eavis) 42

CREATE The county of Cornwall has long been a source of inspiration, refuge and community. Simultaneously shaped by, and shaping, the creatives who call it home, artists and makers here are influenced by the rhythms of the landscape that surrounds us, inspired at once by its raw dynamism and its gentle ebb and flow. We believe that the art created in Cornwall is unparalleled, and are not alone in saying that it deserves to be celebrated by faces both familiar and new.

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PREVIOUS Jordan Amy Lee – ‘Pasta’ INSET Jordan Amy Lee

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Turning heads with an impressive collection of original Cornish artworks.

While this can be taken to refer to the worldclass travel standards that owners Kingfisher Resorts – who enjoy a track record of running high-end hotels and resorts across the UK and beyond – and the whole Una St Ives team adhere to, scratch a little deeper and the smart mantra encapsulates so much more. From its setting on the fringes of the renowned artistic hub of St Ives to the original paintings on the walls and the design, build and fit-out of its stunning new luxury villas that are available to purchase on a ‘live and let’ basis, art is integral to the Una St Ives experience. This connection to the arts came to the fore this summer with the luxury self-catering resort’s inaugural Artist in Residence Exhibition, showcasing the work of Falmouth University alumna Jordan Amy Lee. The London-based illustrator has been collaborating with Una St Ives to create an original body of work since 2019. Her pieces caught the attention of the team when they first started looking at Falmouth graduates for contemporary art to feature across the resort’s marketing materials as well as adorning its walls.

The five-star Una St Ives at Carbis Bay has a well-won reputation for its spa and leisure facilities, relaxed Una Kitchen restaurant and eco self-catering Lodges. However, when branding consultancy Heavenly was called upon to develop a fresh look, feel and marketing campaign for Una St Ives resort at Carbis Bay, it didn’t take the team long to come up with the inspiration they needed. ‘The Art of Hospitality’ was the idea that summed up what the resort is all about.

Portraying the beauty to be found in everyday life, Jordan’s ‘digital collages’ incorporate ink drawing, painting, printmaking and collage work. Playing with composition and proportions, her work is bold and minimal with a graphic feel. As a graduate of Falmouth University, Cornwall holds a special place in Jordan’s heart, with her relationship with Una offering inspiration for her work whilst sustaining her affinity with the Cornish creative scene. Her specially commissioned illustrations for Una depict the quality of life across the St Ives areas and includes her unique interpretations of Carbis Bay, Porthmeor Beach and St Ives

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Nigel continues. “Christine painted many works for the hotel including a St Finian’s Holy Well inspired mural.” For Una, she took inspiration during her time spent in Carbis Bay and St Ives. Most notably, her series ‘The St Ives thieves’ depicts the cheeky local seagulls stealing ice cream from tourists. Meanwhile, Nina Brooke’s abstract seascapes capture a distinctive bird’s eye perspective. Vivid, colourful and energetic, her work experiments with perspective, colour and texture; creating a unique alternative to the classic seascape. “We were lucky enough to discover Nina when she had just left Falmouth Art College and was an emerging artist,” says Nigel. “Nina’s paintings are inspired by her life by the sea, particularly in Cornwall, which fits perfectly with the outlook of Una St Ives.”

As part of the first Artist in Residence Exhibition, Jordan was invited to stay at Una St Ives and delve more into the local art community. This included a visit to the Tate St Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum and trying her hand at throwing a pot at the Leach Pottery. “Jordan is always seeking inspiration for her future works, so we organised for her to explore the rich and wide-ranging art heritage of St Ives,” says Nigel. “We consider ourselves very fortunate to have this on our doorstep and are constantly looking for ways to develop our relationship with the arts.”

“Christine Bowen is an Irish artist who we met while we were reviving Sheen Falls Lodge Hotel in Kenmare, County Kerry,”

The Artist in Residence exhibition also offered the opportunity to shine a light on the other artists in Una’s established collection, which includes Judy Willoughby, Christine Bowen and Nina Brooke. “Much of the art at Una St Ives has been created by artists with whom we have very long-standing working relationships,” explains Nigel Chapman, Executive Chairman of Kingfisher Resorts.

“Discovering Jordan’s work was a wonderful find for Una St Ives. We immediately identified that her perspective and style was in perfect synergy with our ethos and branding,” says James Hemming, Resort Director, Una St Ives. This is not simply paying lip-service, Una St Ives is committed to supporting and engaging with creative communities. A factor that was a “key driver in our decision to announce an exhibition of Jordan’s work,” says James. “We had all this artwork that had been commissioned and noone was really aware that it was here, or why, or of its provenance.”

Judy Willoughby documented the conversion of Woolley Grange Hotel (part of the Luxury Family Hotels stable, which Chapman founded in 1989) and has continued to paint for the hotel over the years. “It seems that wherever we have developed hotels and resorts, Judy has been with us to help bring these places to life,” says Nigel. “This relationship continues at Una.” Her series of Una artworks were born from St Ives fairy tales and stories. With a narrative feel, these fantastical Cornish scenes feature animals, sea creatures and colourful characters.

harbour. She was also commissioned to create a few dedicated pieces as part of the rebrand, and guests can see her distinctive illustrations on the menus at Una Kitchen.

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She finishes by saying: “The Artist in Residence exhibition itself meant a lot to me. I’ve been part of exhibitions before, but this was the first made up solely of my own work. Everyone I spoke to agreed that St Ives was a very special place, especially for an artist. I must admit that having an exhibition in Cornwall, the home of so much important art and where my career as an illustrator began, did feel very special indeed.” unastives.co.uk

There are also plans to retain a permanent display of Jordan’s original artwork in the reception area of Una St Ives. Additionally, limited edition prints will appear in the new villas that are currently under construction. These will be bookable for guest stays from early 2023 and are also available to buy. “Owners enjoy up to six weeks usage a year, as well as a guaranteed return on their investment from lettings managed by the resort, making sure that Una is a vibrant place to be all-year round,” says Nigel. And there’s more to come, with an outdoor Lido swimming pool and adjacent kitchen, bar and restaurant, Padel tennis, 55 apartments, a total of 93 holiday villas and a central Piazza with a bar, restaurant and further leisure facilities. Speaking to Jordan following the culmination of the exhibition, she admits to finding the whole experience very special:“I feel that the connection I have with Una St Ives and the surrounding area is well established at this point, and that being able to visit Cornwall each year has enabled me to continue and even strengthen the relationship I have with the county, and certainly St Ives,” she says. “I did a lot of sketching when I was out and about, capturing people drinking and chatting in pubs, seagulls stealing people’s food, whatever food I was eating (some of which was stolen by seagulls) and of course the landscapes. I don’t often illustrate landscapes, but Cornish landscapes have my heart and it’s difficult to not want to at least try. The artwork I made as part of my Una residency included the local landscapes and beaches which gave me that chance to try something new and branch out my style and subject matter, and I’m very keen to continue developing more work of the sort.

The culmination of the first exhibition at Una St Ives doesn’t spell the end of this relationship, but rather a beginning. “This was really a first step or a springboard for us. We will continue to develop our collaboration with Jordan,” says Nigel. “We’re in discussion about a Falmouth University undergraduate art exhibition that Jordan would curate with the art purchasing team at Una. We will also continue to work with our long-standing artist partners, who now include Helstonbased Nicola Bealing, to help bring to life the next phase of developments at the resort.”

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Fed from land and sea, makers, growers, harvesters, fishermen, farmers, distillers and more will come together in a foodie celebration in September that this year will host a rather notable chef, author and founder of the Roseland’s acclaimed Hidden Hut, Simon Stallard. Well-known and loved for his sustainable, meaningful and low impact dining experiences, using hyper-local, fresh produce and wood-fired cooking in remote and unique locations, his inventive approach to cooking has become iconic, having personally developed his own techniques and field-kitchen set-ups; from firepits dug in the sand, to wind-chime fish smokers and woodfired rotisseries, every feast is its own, with Simon perfecting the art of off-grid, authentic culinary experiences. Tresco, St Martin’s and St Mary’s will all play host to Simon’s cook-ups as he showcases island produce including SC Dogs distillery on St Martin’s, Scilly Chilli and Island Fish from Bryher, and St Martin’s Vineyard. Other new events this year will see SC Dogs hosting a sunset pop-up rum bar on St Martin’s, an island-hopping supper safari offering a culinary experience steepd in local provenance travelling between islands on a private boat and a beehive tour discovering the Scilly Bee Project. Other smaller events will involve international cuisine, farmyard pizza pop-ups, polytunnel suppers, distillery tours and canape evenings, and hotels creating one-off menus showcasing the abundance of home-grown produce on these wild little isles.

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Taste of Scilly runs from the 15th-25th September with the Simon Stallard events taking place on the 23rd on Tresco, the 24th on St Martin’s and the 25th on St Mary’s.

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R enowned for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches you would be forgiven for thinking that the Isles of Scilly were much further flung than their mere 28 miles off the Cornish coast. Made up of 140 islands, five of which are inhabited, Scilly has long since been the holiday destination of choice for discerning travelers, including royalty. However, it’s not just the tourist industry that thrives in these parts. Island families going back generations, living alongside newly arrived islanders, are putting the Isles of Scilly on the map for a different reason…food and drink.

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I first met Mark Musgrave on Porthminster beach, in Cornwall. It was a blue-sky day, wisps of cloud lining the horizon. The ocean, glistening in the morning light, was inviting me to explore, which I did without question before the crowds arrived. It was the day of the St. Ives Food Festival and Mark was setting up his stall for The Level Collective. Given my lack of preparation for such a sunny day, my need for a cap drew me to pick out one of his. It seemed to be a rich burnt orange and deep sunset red all at the same time, with a waxed finish. I commented on the design; it was rough to the touch and yet made with a soft cotton, and we ended up discussing the creative process behind a few of his pieces. To my delight and surprise, the majority of them are handmade on British soil by creators, makers and masters of their specialised craft. I wandered back out to the midday sun, new cap firmly in place, pondering our discussion, much too brief but intriguing and inspiring. Amongst their many other passions, they also love to write, so one evening I sat down with my laptop and jumped into the journal section on their website, reading article after article that explores and explains their story. The Level Collective was built over time, a series of life experiences stitched together to ultimately create what it is today.

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In a world infused with impatience, The Level Collective are slowing things down.

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“Good things take time”, he says, “but all products are tried and tested to ensure they withstand the elements and the rigours of everyday life, in urban and wild spaces, whether on your daily commute or heading out on the coastal path.”

Mark decided to go full-time with TLC just three years ago, but it has been growing in the background since it was established in 2014, with the idea for such a business being sparked way back in 2009, in Romania of all places. It’s been a slow journey, which is where our conversation begins. Mark’s disdain for fast-fashion is evident in his journal posts; the impact that it has on our planet, the effects of low pay labour, the need for us to get what we want as soon as we want it even if it’s of poor quality, this was all a catalyst for creating the business in the first place and why he is so conscientious about production processes.

“Taking it up a notch and designing the backpack and thinking what will the fabric be, what will the shape be, how do we go about sourcing all these things, like the stitching and binding? It was a lot more complex than just a t-shirt. I had to ask myself, do I go with a polyester webbing or cotton? Then I would think about where that is sourced and grown.

“I’ve really enjoyed the creative process of doing a terrible sketch – I can’t draw for toffee – and sending that off to the artists for them to bring to life. It’s a back-and-forth sort of thing. I can communicate an idea, they send over a series of ideas, I then pull them apart in photoshop and rearrange in order to visualise what I had in mind. Sharing an idea and passing it between different creative minds, it’s really exciting to me.” He goes on to discuss the process behind his distinctive backpacks.

It’s hard to let go, especially when it’s your own business and you care about it, you need to just not care about it for a minute, refresh, then come back to it. It took me a while to do that whilst we were away, but when else would I get the chance to spend five weeks with my little lad? It’s been great.”

A business that values ‘people and planet before profit’, a business that understands the need for permanence over perishability. It was a fascinating read, and only formed more questions in my mind, so I got in touch with Mark and asked if he would have some spare time to chat to me some more. When we finally caught up, he had just stepped off the van and back into Cornish life after five weeks adventuring across England and Europe with his wife and new born son.

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Fully embracing the chance to ‘live level’, the brand’s ethos, Mark tries to live a balanced life of adventure and purposeful graft. He explains: “It took me a good week and a half to come off the hamster wheel, to fully relax.

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and the fact that it takes time.” From bucklemakers to master seamstresses, Mark works with a handful of freelance creatives that are masters of their trade, in order to create something that’s worth the price tag. It did not escape me, perusing The Level Collective site, that one rucksack could set you back a few hundred pounds. This was something I definitely had to speak to Mark about, and discover first hand whether people had an issue with this in a time of such instability and uncertainty. “I’ve had students that have saved up to buy one of these bags, which really touches me because I don’t remember having that attitude when I was at college or university.” We discuss the passion that young people have today to better themselves and the planet. Forward-thinking and proactive, they are interested in investing in something worthwhile, something that will stand the test of time and have a story to tell at the end of it. I, myself, believe the world as a whole is shifting, as is our need for clarity around working conditions and equality amongst workers. These bags may be in the higher range, but Mark breaks it down for me, and explains what customers are really paying for. Rather than parting with minimal money for something that is made far away, in poor conditions, with poor materials that harm our planet, and which will only last a few months or a year to then go back to landfill, you are paying skilled craftspeople across the UK and Europe – masters in their field who take purposeful time to create an individual product by hand, in small batches only, and who also need to earn a living – to work with materials that are responsibly sourced and with them, create a product that will last years. Mark really does believe in quality over quantity. He admits to spending perhaps a little too much time deliberating over the little things. The colour of the thread, for example: “It just wasn’t quite right. I can be a bit neurotic – it just has to be right, otherwise what’s the point? But I know I will be happy with it going forward now.” The fastidiousness that Mark applies to this process is exactly the care and attention that should be taken when creating something of value. The passion he has for sustainability, ethics, and encouraging others to get outdoors for a slower pace of life are the foundations for The Level Collective. I think we could all take a breath, step outdoors and think twice about where our products come from. Not only that, but about the impact they have on the planet and what we can do to support others in the creative process. Living a level life is an ethos that Mark has adopted, and it’s one I think we should all embrace. thelevelcollectivehello@thelevelcollective.co.ukthelevelcollective.com

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There’s also a three-car garage/carport, and a further outbuilding that’s currently used as an office, ideal for working from home. All of this is offered in a delightful hilltop setting, surrounded by quiet, arable farmland and sheltered by its own woodlands to the west. It’s the essence of luxury rural living – a home that blends historic Cornish character with considered contemporary luxury, epitomising what many would consider an idyllic life in the countryside.

A Grade II listed country residence deep in the rolling countryside yet within just a short drive of Truro.

A s homes in the country go, Trehane Gardens has to be one of, if not the most immaculately presented on the Cornish market. The main residence has five bedrooms including an impressive master, an attractive, bespoke kitchen, a broad dining area flooded with light thanks to a glazed roof, and an expansive sitting room that invites you to relax and get cosy in front of the fire. Within the 3.5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, you’ll find additional accommodation in the form of a recently completed two-bedroom lodge, as well as a summerhouse with a hot tub and decking.

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of place 76 Dating back to the 1800s, The Old School was formerly the village primary school, and has been beautifully transformed into a historic family home in the idyllic, semi-rural location of Mitchell. Still boasting many of its original features, including a bell tower and exposed ceiling beams, character and history flows throughout the home. Surrounded by landscaped gardens flanked by open countryside, the property is laid out over two floors, with the ground floor comprising a lounge with feature log burning stove, a recently re-fitted kitchen with a separate dining room, and a home office and cloakroom. Upstairs is the principle bedroom complete with an en-suite shower room, a further two bedrooms and a family bathroom with a feature free-standing roll top bath. The bespoke oak-frame car port and gravel driveway provides ample parking, while the summer house boasts the luxury of a pagoda, with meandering gravel pathways to lead you all around this charming property. An enchanting 19th century three-bedroom home complete with original features. PROPERTY THE OLD SCHOOL Guide price: £790,000 DAVID BALL LUXURY COLLECTION 01637 davidballagencies.co.uksales@dba.estate850850 PRIDE

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Enjoying the most peaceful rural position, stretches of Cornish country surround The Grange on all sides, with a glimpse of the river just beyond. Bright and spacious, this Grade II Listed barn conversion sits amongst immaculate gardens and grounds, enjoying the luxury of privacy with astonishing views. Extending to just over 3,000 square feet, the kitchen feels luxuriously traditional with its Heritage Range cooker and exposed stone, while the dining and sitting room houses a spectacular spiral staircase up to a reception room on the first floor with the warmth of a fireplace and the fresh escape of a Juliette balcony behind French doors. A central staircase links the two floors, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread between them. Through the conservatory you’ll find the annexe, with a vaulted ceiling over the kitchen and living area, and a double bedroom and shower room. What’s more, further accommodation can be found in the surrounding outbuildings, plus a studio and gym, making The Grange the rarest of opportunities for something truly special. A stunning stone barn conversion set in two acres of beautiful grounds, complete with a selection of charming outbuildings. price: £1.35M Truro TR1 2PN

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Additionally, there is a separate coach house which has listed building consent for conversion into residential accommodation.

There are two main reception rooms including a splendid formal panelled dining room and an elegant drawing room, two secondary sitting rooms, a large kitchen/ breakfast room, utility, snug and boot room.

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In the basement there is a cinema room with a snooker den. An impressive first-floor landing leads to eleven bedrooms and six stylish bathrooms accessed via the principal staircase and two rear staircases. The secondfloor attic rooms provide potential to create further accommodation if required.

Close to the villages of St Kew, Port Isaac, and St Endellion, Treharrock Manor is a very stylish and newly renovated manor house with an original half-acre walled garden. There are extensive gardens with an all-weather tennis court, croquet lawn, pond, woodland and meadows that total around 13.5 acres.

A rare opportunity to secure a small, private country estate occupying a peaceful and picturesque setting. MANOR Guide Price £3.75M JB

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As varied as they are unique, Cornwall is home to a superb stamp of luxury property.

Marks of individuality and character are evident in many of Cornwall’s most charismatic homes, their bricks and mortar standing as evidence of Cornish industry, history and geology, sometimes all at once. This means that when it comes to bringing these homes to Cornwall’s property market, it’s important to ensure that those marks of individuality are not only represented, but celebrated. This is what Martyn Rohrs and Matthew Rowe do best. Founders of awardwinning Cornish estate agency, Rohrs and Rowe, they continue to represent some of the very finest homes that Cornwall has to offer, and across the county, “Generally,too. we are renowned for selling the higher, luxury end of the property market, but in reality we specialise in selling individual homes and special locations,” says Martyn. In fact, he continues: “We market properties across a broad spectrum of price. What’s important is how we add value through our experience, advice, approach to marketing and service.”

This last point is key; Rohrs and Rowe have built a sterling reputation that stems largely from their market-leading approach to property marketing. “It’s the thing that sets us apart from the vast majority other estate agents,” says Matthew. “We know the importance of correctly marketing what makes a property unusual or unique to the market and we then invest in communicating this to a targeted audience.” This is a big statement, and one that you could be forgiven for thinking is largely full of hot air. But Martyn and Matthew, with decades of experience selling many of Cornwall and the UK’s finest homes, have learned that it’s one thing to make a claim, and quite another to live up to it. In short, they know the importance of delivering on a claim, and when you scrutinise Matthew’s statement that they ‘invest’ in marketing, what you actually find is that they’re rather underselling themselves. “We have the best professional interiors and aerial photographers in the business,” says Matthew, “which ensures that every house we market receives a consistent level of highly

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aspirational photography.” Photography is a key component; location and lifestyle are a huge part of the draw for the purchasers of a home in Cornwall, and being able to show prospective buyers the beautiful rural or coastal surroundings, as well as the interiors that await across the threshold, or the lifestyle that owning a certain property enables, really allows them to understand and visualise a life there for themselves. “We then use this content across an expansive digital and print marketing portfolio. We know the digital age has advanced our industry exponentially and we use all formats but we are still very strong believers in the value of high-quality printed press, which many competitors now completely ignore. Our annual advertising includes more than 300 pages of national and regional magazines such as DRIFT, Cornwall Living and other publications that are delivered directly in to London and the Home Counties, Bath and Bristol and the Cotswolds, several of which we also have exclusive agreements with.” So, marketing is key. But then, says Martyn, so is service. “What we aim to achieve with every new instruction, is for every client to know exactly who they’ll be dealing with, from valuation to viewings, all the way through the negotiation and conveyancing periods. Small things like attending viewings ourselves can make a big difference, ensuring we get a firm understanding of buyers and form a connection with them that pays dividends throughout the rest of the sales process.”

In terms of what buyers are looking for here in Cornwall, specifically those things that they’d struggle to find by investing in property

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elsewhere, Martyn explains that the biggest draw is the lifestyle itself. “In essence, it’s about the sun, sea and sand. We have so much in Cornwall that is the envy of the rest of the country. Our beaches are some of the best in the world and this, combined with a relaxed pace of life, means that our county is a huge draw for those hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.”

As an example, Matthew points to the harbour town of Falmouth. “Falmouth is the epitome of all of this, offering fantastic beaches, plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water via sailing, surfing, SUP, kayaking, and a vibrant town that’s proving a huge pull for out-of-county buyers who are not ready to dive 100% into the rural lifestyle. There are some excellent restaurants and bars, too, and when you combine those with a host of cultural events throughout the year, it becomes a highly desirable location in which to live, one that encapsulates the essence of Cornwall that draws buyers here in the first place.”

The properties in the Falmouth area feature many of those ‘marks of individuality’ that I mentioned earlier. Take Chy Wyn as an example; offering views across Falmouth Bay, this three-bedroom home finds itself in an enviable location close to the sands of Gyllyngvase. Beautiful gardens provide space in which to enjoy the Cornish summers, as does a broad, first-floor balcony. Recently updated throughout, with a large garage offering the potential for development, it’s unsurprising that Chy Wyn was quickly snapped off the market. 13 Stratton Terrace is another recently sold home that came to the market brimming with character. Grade II listed and from the Georgian era, this was

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“You really get the best of both worlds here,” says Matthew. “The Cornish coastal dream, plus all the advantages an urban lifestyle brings socially and for work.” He adds: “Over the last two years we have seen a marked increase in the number of buyers looking to permanently move to Cornwall, rather than just purchase a second home or holiday let, and the market activity in Falmouth testifies to this. Many out of county buyers simply want to escape city life and enjoy what Cornwall has to offer, whilst affording themselves and their children opportunities to make friends and easily enjoy sports and other recreational clubs, for which Falmouth is proving the ultimate destination.”

Indeed, whilst there are other coastal properties to choose from across Cornwall, few lie so close to the social and cultural opportunities that Falmouth provides.

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Rohrs and Rowe continue to see exceptional demand for properties in the Falmouth area and they would be delighted to hear from anyone looking to sell a property either now or in therohrsandrowe.co.ukfuture.

Of course, the whole of Cornwall remains as desirable as ever for those in search of a lifestyle change, but any move must always consider what balance will work best for the family. In Falmouth, the phrase ‘best of both worlds’ springs to mind!

once the residence of a packet ship captain, who is believed to have commissioned the property’s design to match his cabin. Today, the accommodation combines immaculate interiors with astonishing water views, all in an elevated position looking out across the river and towards Flushing on the far shore. It’s also conveniently close to the many facilities for which Falmouth has become so popular, and with additional accommodation in the form of a two-bedroom annexe, along with a onebedroom, ground-floor apartment, there’s plenty of room for guests to come and stay and enjoy the fantastic locale.

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A love of low and slow outdoor cooking has sparked a range of barbecue and grilling products that offer unrivalled versatility when it comes to al fresco eating.

Founded in 2008 by ex-mechanic Ian McKend, ProQ is a family run business striving to educate and inspire others to share the same enjoyment of barbecue, outdoor cooking and the love of good food that they do. I spoke to Ian’s son Ty about the business of barbecues.

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Tell me a little about how ProQ began? Our family is originally from Zimbabwe and we moved to the UK in 2003. My dad was a mechanic in the motor trade and combined his engineering and design experience with a passion for outdoor cooking to venture into the barbecue sector. He began by specialising in barbecue smokers which became our core product. Our hot smokers were hugely successful and then dad was getting requests for a cold smoke version. He sat down in the garden with a pair of tin snips and some different meshes and produced a number of prototypes that would generate smoke without too much heat. The resulting ProQ Cold Smoke Generator transformed our business due to its versatility and affordability. You can use it in a regular barbecue or even a cardboard box, like our Eco Smoker Box. I’ve seen them used in old filing cabinets and even beehives. In response to this, we’ve now designed our own smoking cabinet made from weatherresistant steel. What is this year’s latest innovation for ProQ? Living in beautiful Cornwall means we spend a lot of time outdoors. Our whole family shares a love of cooking, so when we do go out, this inevitably means carting along some form of barbecue, plus an assortment of tools. There’s usually around eight of us and in the past, finding a barbecue that was functional but wasn’t bulky and heavy proved to be quite a challenge. So, last year, we decided we wanted to look at the portable camping sector as that’s the kind of cooking we as a family really enjoy.

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We cook outside as much as we possibly can but we’ve never been a fan of anything that says ‘instant light’ on it because of the awful chemical smell and taint to the food, so we decided to design our own. We spent almost a year developing a fold flat barbecue that was light enough to carry to the beach, but with a cooking area suitable for a whole family. The result was the ProQ Flatdog, a portable charcoal grill that folds down as thin as a laptop but easily converts to a highspec barbecue with ample grilling space for up to 12 people. Transforming from flat to functional in one easy step, the Flatdog’s space-saving design has been created to make carrying a barbecue effortless, presenting a highly efficient outdoor grill set-up that is built to last and an essential companion for any outdoor adventure. The way the Flatdog cooks is also a revelation. Unlike a disposable barbecue where the charcoal is literally just millimetres beneath the grill, we’ve left a good gap on the Flatdog for greater cooking control. The baffle plate has holes all the way through it so that air can actually get to the fire. Gone are the days of struggling to light your barbecue on the beach, no more trying to fan the flames with smoke billowing everywhere or having to turn things frantically once the heat becomes too fierce. The Flatdog is also big enough to move the fire to one side, so you’ve got both somewhere to keep things warm and somewhere to cook. Once the coals have gone out, the stainless-steel design means the barbecue cools rapidly, ready to be folded flat again in around ten minutes. With the environment in mind, what are the benefits of the Flatdog? We created the Flatdog as a positive move against destructive ‘disposable’ barbecues.

It’s hard not to notice, when out and about, that quite a few families use disposable barbecues to cook on, usually signalled by plumes of smoke that have a distinct chemical smell. These are not only a challenge to cook on but are also bad for the environment. It’s pleasing to see that some supermarkets are now delisting this type of barbecue due to concerns over their environmental impact. Our solution provides a sustainable option that is both durable and functional. Where do you sell your products? We started off supplying mainly barbecue specialists as outdoor cooking was something of a new thing in the UK in terms of smoking and cooking at lower temperatures when we started out. However, since then we have supplied specialist online retailers such as Sous Chef as well as garden centres across the UK. We also export to Australia and Europe. We’re about to break into the US market – selling barbecues to America, the home of cooking over fire, is something of an exciting prospect for us. What advice would you give for cooking with a ProQ product? We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to use a smoker, we don’t want it to just be big cuts of meat all of the time. We’re all about bringing barbecuing into ‘normal’ foods. For example, cooking a roast dinner on the barbecue – not only is the flavour exceptional, 95 CUISINE

ProQ’s products are hugely popular with both beginners and seasoned professionals around the world with their ethos to educate and inspire enjoyment of barbecue and outdoor cooking. Sold in 20 countries, as well as online at the ProQ website, there are over 70 products across the ProQ domestic and professionalproqsmokers.co.ukrange.

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it’s a space-saving solution to roast your joint outside, as it will free-up space in the oven – we always cook Christmas dinner on the barbecue. What are your recommendations for fuelling the fire? We like to use a coconut shell charcoal, which is made of recycled by-product material from the coconut industry. It contains no additives or fillers and uses a natural tapioca glue to form the briquettes. This makes it a much more sustainable choice as no trees are felled or deforested in its production. The briquettes have the benefit of lasting much longer and burning far hotter than traditional charcoal as well as being square meaning they take up 65% less space than lumpwood charcoal or pillow shaped briquettes. Are there any other innovations coming to the ProQ range? We’ve just launched our multi-tool, which combines four vital tools into a single piece of kit; tongs, spatula, grill fork and a bottle opener, transforming effortlessly between each one. Portable and easy to use, our multitool is designed for travel and packing light, without any compromise to functionality. It is truly the do-all, fold small, pocketsized barbecue tool, that is perfect for space saving and will do everything you need when it comes to grilling – flip, turn, fork, crack a beer, you name it.

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A chance meeting with an investor at a business conference, plus a realisation that the traditional wallpaper industry is far from

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Ihave to confess that I really wasn’t sure what to expect when paying a visit to the headquarters of Bobbi Beck. Wallpaper shopping for me has always been at a local DIY chain, where rolls of cellophanewrapped paper sit clinically in batches on metal shelving – all rather uninspiring both in terms of design and experience.

An eco-conscious design and print studio in the heart of Cornwall has stepped into the world of interiors with a kaleidoscope of sustainably-made luxury wallpaper.

Browsing the Bobbi Beck website prior to my visit, I am drawn into a wonderful world of wallcoverings that reaches every gamut; from art deco and floral to geometric and tropical, each pattern is exquisite, exuding quality and style. I can’t imagine how all of these papers could possibly be designed and produced from a warehouse in Cornwall, but how wrong could I be?

Greeted by co-founder James Mellan Matulewicz and his wife Becky, the air is very much that of a design studio although I know that the wallpaper is physically produced here so I’m intrigued to step into the heart of the manufacturing area to find out more about the process. Beyond the office doors is a large warehouse space; immaculate in its presentation and almost clinically clean. Two vast printers sit against the far wall, one gently humming as its print heads float across wide swathes of paper, while a state-of-theart cutting machine takes centre stage. With the murmur of a printer in the background, James and Becky tell me more about how Bobbi Beck came to be in existence. Both were working in a travel company in Liverpool when a brand marketing job opportunity for James presented itself at a leading wallpaper manufacture. James made the move first, closely followed by Becky, with both spending many years in the industry.

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Challenging industry standards is never an easy task, but with years of combined experience, Bobbi Beck was able to launch using only sustainable materials and technologies. But why Cornwall? Becky explains: “I’m originally from Cornwall and knew at some point that I wanted to move back here and wherever we set up the business it had to be place where we would be for a long time. One of the reasons being that our cutting machine has to be installed with such precision, that even moving it a few centimetres costs thousands of pound and to relocate it completely, a small fortune!” and so Scorrier became the home of Bobbi Beck.

The feel of the paper is rich and luxurious, both with the velvety satin surface of the premium paper and the light sand texture of the heavier weight luxury option. As we chat, I can see a pattern evolving as the printer works its magic, transferring a digital design to long rolls of paper, which are then dried as they pass through the machine. Becky tells me that this is one of their murals – a recent development within the business that allows for a non-repeat pattern to be printed to a bespoke size – and as we watch lemoncoloured fronds of the tropical leaf-themed Cabana print come to life. The printer is set to produce two rolls at once. Guides printed onto the reams of paper allow for micron precision as the behemoth cutting machine guillotines the sheets. These are then hand-rolled and wrapped ready for their final destination in homes, offices, commercial and retail spaces. The ordering process is reassuringly straightforward, especially when it comes to specifying the murals. Simply measure your

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good for the planet due its use of chemicals, dyes and toxins, saw James and Becky make the move to set up their own studio. Joined by fellow colleague Jason Arrowsmith, and with financial backing in place, it was imperative that the ethos for the business was one of sustainability and ethical practices.

The company runs on a made-to-order basis, negating the need for vast warehouse storage facilities or surplus stock, both of which are bad for the environment in terms of their energy use and landfill. Bobbi Beck paper is sourced from sustainable forests and is chemical and PVC-free. Inks are water-based and non-toxic, while the wallpaper packaging is plastic-free and fully recyclable. The office and warehouse runs on 100% renewable energy and they have even selected their courier for its eco-credentials; as a DHL Go Green Partner this means they pay a premium for shipping. These are not easy or simple choices to make, especially with rocketing paper and fuel prices, but for James and Becky they feel right. Taking a less sustainable route would, of course, result in lower costs and ultimately a cheaper end product, however the couple strongly believe in reduced consumption driven by making informed quality buying decisions – and the quality of the product is undeniable.

‘Metaverse 2.0’ from Nicholas Baker, a Brooklyn-based industrial designer with an experimental and playful approach to design and with a range of NFTs to his name, brings an exploration of mechanical drawing systems, with designs created using custom 3D-printed gears inspired by the classic Spirograph toy. Los Angeles-based @candycolouredhome’s self-declared ‘Retro boho meets desert sunset’ style introduces an eclectic and stylish edit with bohemian retro and vintage hints, while Jay Jennings of @paintthetownpastel creates ice-cream inspired stripes that are joyfully nostalgic nods to a bygone seaside era. Referring to themselves as a digital design and print studio, from the outset James and Becky were keen that Bobbi Beck was more than just a wallpaper retailer. Yes, the end product is ultimately a roll of wallpaper, however their eye for design goes beyond the roll. An example of which are the room sets that exist for each and every design. James tells me that to physically dress and paper a room set can take months and has large costs involved and so, true to their agile and innovative approach, Bobbi Beck’s sets are created digitally by talented 3D artist, Ross Gosling. They are so exquisitely detailed that it’s nigh-on impossible to tell they’re not real and they bring to the site an elegance and style that sets it apart. Once my open-mouthed incredulity that these room sets are digitally drawn has subsided, our conversation circles back to their ethos. James tells me that: “although we know that we have made every attempt to be as sustainable and eco-conscious as possible, it is something which is very hard to quantify.” With that in mind, a soon to be made visit by SWMAS will help James and Becky to measure their carbon footprint with the ultimate goal for the business to be net-zero. With new innovations always on the horizon and a growing global audience, Bobbi Beck is truly leading the way in producing premium wallpapers without damaging the planet.

wall area, add the dimensions and then you are able to select the crop area to suit. Similarly, when ordering traditional wallpaper, a popup roll calculator will optimise the quantities based on minimal waste. When it comes to designs the choice is endless, facilitated by the fact that they are printed to order. Inhouse designer Leah Trengove hand draws bespoke illustrations that are then digitally coloured for print and these make up the Bobbi Beck catalogue alongside external artist collaborations, as well as a selection of boughtin designs and some from James himself. Current collaboration, ‘Exploring the metaverse’, includes work from award-winning French designer and printmaker, Diane Bresson. Now living in London, Diane develops her patterns through various mediums, including screen printing, animation and visual merchandising.

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A lover’s hideaway perched on the edge of St Ives waters; an idyllic bolthole made for two, filled with history and fond memory.

PREVIOUS An aerial view of The Balcony Studio INSET Crossing the threshold

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T he gentle slope of St. Andrew’s Street held a kind of quiet magic as we made our way over the cobbles towards our home for the evening. Strings of unlit lights hung above us, waiting for the dim of dusk to come to life and illuminate the walkway below. Sweet and unassuming amongst its neighbours, 3 St. Andrew’s Street stood before us, and with a shuffle of numbers to retrieve the key we found ourselves turning it in the lock to step over the threshold of something delightfully old and yet entirely new; The Balcony Studio. Looking back, neither one of us can truly remember what we’d been expecting before we stepped through that door. Perhaps a sleek, modern space squeezed into an old St Ives cottage, floor to ceiling in gleaming white with the odd nautical touch. What we encountered was far beyond any of that, and it was certainly a good few seconds of gazing inside with mouths agape before we came to our senses and found ourselves drawn inside to explore this most unique hideaway. The room to welcome us was the kitchen, fresh and immaculate in hues of cream and navy blue, made particularly special by the gift of crackers, cheese, olives and a bottle of wine accompanied by a kind note on the counter. Before venturing upstairs, we couldn’t resist a peek at the bathroom just down the steps from the kitchen. Here was a room with an atmosphere all its own, one very different to the bright kitchen in all its daylight glory. Lined in grey stone and drawing in light through the original porthole window that looks out to Godrevy

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Lighthouse, the bathroom drew you into a moody luxury just made for honeymoon romance. The twin sinks held up by original wood salvaged from the refurbishment had us staring into the mirrors above at our own reflections in disbelief, while the centrepiece of the space could hardly be ignored; a magnificent William Holland Alvius Spa tin bathtub, heralding an invitation for evening bubbles (one which we would accept). Walking past the rainfall shower, and making note of where to hang our sandy wetsuits later that afternoon, we returned to explore the rest of the house, hardly knowing whether we could possibly be any more astonished. Back through the kitchen, past the bottle of white cooling in the chiller, we let our feet lead us up painted wooden steps past exposed original stone to a cosy sitting area, made for movie nights on the comfiest couch and crowned with ancient beams above. Behind white shutters the window allowed a glimpse of the old street below, and we imagined together what it might have been like over the centuries, when these properties were first built and the town was alive with a different kind of activity. Peeking into the loo it was clear that luxury had touched every corner of this unique house, lit by the rays of a skylight above and dressed in the richest of blues. We knew we’d left the best till last, and still we couldn’t imagine what we would find behind the bedroom door. Our bare feet followed one another towards it, and it took only the turn of a handle to realise that what lay inside far surpassed any expectation we might have been harbouring up to now. Ocean. All you could take in, standing there in the bedroom doorway, was the ocean. Still, deep, intensely A moody luxury

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blue and sparkling, it filled the room. We didn’t look at one another, we didn’t speak, all we could do was look. Each walking around the enormous four-poster bed to come together again at the other end of the room, drawn to the view that we thought we’d been expecting, we sunk into separate armchairs and allowed our breath to be taken away in perfect silence.

With a determination to set this enchanting property to rights, and with the memory of Captain Phil in mind, David and his family came up with a plan to bring it into the modern world, whilst retaining as much of the original home as possible. “It was very

Loved by artists and sea captains alike for generations, this landmark St Ives studio has undergone the most astonishing transformation at the hands of David Baxendale and his family, and with little pieces of its history carefully preserved and incorporated around the property, The Balcony Studio has made for an iconic masterpiece. After the passing of Captain Phil Moran, a well-known St Ives resident, known to many visitors to the town as he greeted all with a friendly smile and a kind word from his balcony, this longtreasured property became available, and an opportunity presented itself that David couldn’t resist, as he explains: “I’ve been coming to St Ives ever since I was a child, and this place holds very fond memories for me. We used to chat to Captain Phil from his balcony, and it’s always struck me as the most beautiful location. It has the most incredible history behind it, and while the amount of work was daunting, we decided we’d have a go at bringing it back to its former glory. It was so sad to see such a beautiful property lying empty, it seemed like such a shame.”

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important to us to retain as much of the look, feel and history of the property as we could,” he reflects. “We didn’t want to focus on something ultra-modern and forget the incredible heritage of the place, that was a huge drive for us. We found some fantastic local tradespeople who carried out the work for us, each contributing handmade or bespoke pieces. We uncovered some incredible original features as we went through the restoration process, and we were really careful not to lose anything we could salvage in the property as we went along.”

A day spent in the summer sunshine of St Ives felt like a blur as we looked back and reflected together from the comfort of the enormous and engulfing four-poster bed. Swimming in the cool crystal water of the harbour, exploring the sculpture gardens at the Barbara Hepworth Museum, a quiet immersion in the art on exhibition at the TATE gallery, wandering home past the divine smells of local restaurants under the strings of lights that had awakened in the absence of the sun to guide us back. With the lights all gone out in The Balcony Studio, we could see the glow of the harbour and the stars hanging above the water from the safety of our sheets, and with the touch of a button the curtains were drawn on this most spectacular panorama. As we woke and remembered that the day before hadn’t been a dream, we sat up and watched in awe as the curtains drew apart before us, unveiling the sun rising over the water, and our breath was taken once more. Climbing out of bed to open the windows, we found ourselves setting our bare feet down on the balcony that once hung directly over the water, before the pathway below was constructed. We couldn’t help but think of Captain Phil on his balcony, writing his stories as the world carried on around him, and all the artists that went before, distilling the magic of St Ives into their work. Like Captain Phil, we smiled at passers-by and counted ourselves lucky for special moments like this as we sat on his balcony, surrounded by a beauty that is difficult to describe. With bags packed and a final glance around a house home to memories old and new, we pulled the door of 3 St Andrew’s Street closed, returned the key to its home on the wall safe behind its code, and knew that we’d been in the presence of magic at The Balcony Studio as we wandered back along the cobbles thebalconystudio.co.uk

From original beams and ancient wooden lintels carved and preserved, to exposed stone walls, an original porthole and an old ship’s mast, you really do get a glimpse of The Balcony Studio’s history as you wander around this enchanting property. “It’s been a long process,” David confesses. “It was much more challenging than we expected when we started almost two years ago. Now when we’re in the property, and we look at what we’ve managed to do, it’s breath-taking, we’re absolutely thrilled and delighted with it.”

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INSET Ally Hardman LEFT St Julia’s under a dramatic sky

Best known for its hospices, St Julia’s in Hayle and Mount Edgcumbe in St Austell, the clinical teams at Cornwall Hospice Care look after those from the age of 18 who’re approaching the end of their lives. However, as Ally Hardman, Specialist Nursing Lead explains, this support also extends to the patient’s family, carers and friends and beyond: “Our hospices aren’t necessarily oneway streets; people don’t always come in to die. We’re here to support patients through their journey, making sure they live life to their full. We offer symptom control, rehabilitation, equipment and therapy to ensure people make the most of the time they’ve got. It’s valuable time when they can reach their individual life goals and make precious memories.”

2020-2021 saw a period of resilience and revival for the charity, and despite the pandemic rumbling on in 2021/22, it has been a busy financial year for Cornwall Hospice Care. Their key workers have continued to provide valuable services to those in need. Examples are numerous, but headline figures such as admitting 331 inpatients to the two hospices, 56% of whom were admitted from their own homes and 37% were able to return to their home or care home after treatment, are heartening. The charity’s two lymphoedema specialist practitioners held 1,258 appointments; two bereavement counsellors offered patient and family support equating to 1,387 hours; and the 24-hour advice line for healthcare professionals received 1,461 calls.

This year sees the post-pandemic regrouping and re-establishment of a charity whose work provides essential hospice care in the Duchy.

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Collaborative working is something that is also hugely import at Cornwall Hospice Care, as Paul Brinsley, Chief Executive, explains: “Our resilience and adaptability have continued to be key to our success and now we’re working on vital collaborations with the new Integrated Care Board and other partner organisations. We’ve signed an agreement with the Royal College of Nursing, a superb example of how working together will benefit the wider care community in our county. In fact, our work in raising the standards of care by supporting our clinical colleagues, is growing and I’m very proud of this. That pride also extends to all other departments in our charity. Every member of our one team has joined the collective battle to survive the

the charity has emerged post-pandemic stronger and more determined than ever to provide the right care at the right time and in the right place for patients and their families and to find ways of funding that care. While some funding comes from an NHS grant, this only amounts to £1.06 million, representing just 17.3% of the £6.1million needed annually to keep the hospices open and services available.

Graham continues: “The last few years have been extremely tough and when the pandemic started we didn’t know how we were going to fund the work of our Cornish charity. What’s been extraordinary is the support of our community who’ve continued to shop with us, donate goods, take part in fundraising activities and support our lottery. We can’t say a big enough thank you. Now we must try and prepare for the worst of the cost of living crisis, ensuring we find ways of securing the income we need so we are always here for those who need us.”

All of these vital services require essential funding as Graham Clarke, Finance Director, explains: “The last financial year saw us add £1.1million to our reserves after four years of deficit results and that was thanks to a great performance from all our income generation activities. We strictly controlled our spending and we worked hard. The big success story was in our retail department where they raised over a million pounds profit that all goes to funding the care we provide to the people of RegroupingCornwall.”andre-establishing,

Just one of numerous examples of how funding can make a huge difference, is the introduction of new cuddle beds. At first glance they look like any other single patient bed, but the design allows for them to be extended from the side to make more room. “They’re brilliant pieces of equipment,” says Lou Ranford, Ward Sister at St Julia’s Hospice. “Our patients can share with a loved one to read, watch TV, just be together. We can then bring the bed back to its single form when we need to attend to the patient’s care. My fondest memory is of looking through the doorway of a patient’s room and seeing them with their partner and child on the bed laughing and joking.” The purchase of the cuddle beds was made with the generous support of a number of trust funders.

It takes special people to make the hospices the caring places they are. Nurses, doctors, housekeepers, administrators and chefs all work together for the benefit of the patients and their families. Some go even further, fundraising for the charity themselves – Dr Angela Netherwood took part in the charity’s half marathon Run Falmouth in March and the Coast and Clay Sportive in July and is also taking part in the London Marathon to raise further funds. “Seeing first-hand the difference we make to the lives of our patients and our families, makes me even more determined that we have the funding we need to keep our beds open. When I speak to a GP looking after a patient in the community who could really benefit from a stay with us, I want to be able to ‘yes, we have a bed available for them,” comments Angela.

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Alongside the nurses and doctors, the charity has highly qualified therapy teams which include occupational therapists and physiotherapists who offer a range of help; they’re involved with symptom management, providing techniques to cope with breathlessness, pain control, nausea, relaxation and movement. Gina Starnes, Director of Clinical Services, expands on the value of having these teams: “they can spend time indulging a person with a hand and foot massage and they’re also key to preparing a patient for discharge, visiting homes to ensure equipment is available and that family members and friends are prepared to continue with the care. The therapists will also go through difficult conversations, helping patients and those close to them, to prepare for the reality of a situation. They’ll discuss how to cope with a loved one who’s confined to bed or a wheelchair and they’ll talk to patients about advance care planning, ensuring the person has been able to express what they want.”

Cornwall Hospice Care has 25 shops, multiple donation centres and a variety of fundraising events happening across Cornwall throughout the year. Ways to donate, support or volunteer can be found on the cornwallhospicecare.co.ukwebsite.

pandemic and together we’ve achieved this.”

“Our therapy team can make things happen,” adds Ally. “If a patient wants to go to the beach or the theatre for instance, they’ll do everything they can to organise the trip or wish.” It was one such wish that saw the whole team at St Julia’s Hospice enjoy the arrival of Luca, a horse whose owner was close to dying. “Even when she became ill, Liz would walk to sit with Luca because she thought her horse might be lonely,” says friend Rowena. “She would walk the one mile round trip twice a day and in flip flops because she found them the most comfortable footwear. When she became too poorly to walk, she would get a taxi to see Luca.” Liz, who’d fought cancer twice before was delighted when Luca was able to visit her in her final days at St Julia’s Hospice, a personal wish that was granted like so many others from patients living life to the end.

MIDDLE Dr Angela Netherwood riding the Coast and Clay Sportive

ABOVE Helen Treleaven, Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner with patient Simon (left); Gina Starnes (right)

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There are also a great many individuals working remotely on climate issues and transforming economies. In this space in particular there is a need for communication, collaboration and co-operation, and potential for a Cornish hub – so many of these great minds are unaware of the collaborative opportunities that exist within a tiny radius of their laptops.Itwould be incredible if Cornwall can retain its innovative mindset, and not just become or be seen as a remote working outpost with the beach as an added bonus. Creativity in Cornwall is valuable, and as the talent and outputs are recognised the conditions that create and feed them need to be protected, and rewarded. There should no longer be a requirement or expectation for Cornwall to be cheap as well as fast and good. We’ve all heard the project management Iron Triangle maxim in which one must “pick two”, but delivering on all three is often expected of Cornish businesses –creatives in particular. Remote working has not made location irrelevant if location has a positive influence on the outputs. Being on the edge is no longer a compromise, but a benefit.

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