Have you got children at home who are always drawing, or scribbling weird and wonderful designs? A local architectural model competition may be just the ticket for them!

A team of six people walked 15 miles last month to raise funds for Jozef’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West in memory of Jozef Stasiak, who suffered from complex health issues and passed away aged just 12.

A North Cornwall funeral director has donated £500 to support the work of a Cornish child bereavement organisation.

The organisers of Bodmin Carnival are encouraging people in the community to get involved at this year’s event, which takes place on Saturday, 16th August.

Looking for something to do with the family this long Easter weekend?

The Causley Trust has announced plans for this year's Launceston Poetry Festival, taking place from Thursday 29th May to Sunday 1st June.

Are you a whizz in the kitchen, cooking up a storm most days, whether it's for family, friends or just yourself? The Big Lunch has today launched a nationwide search to unearth culinary gems and their stories with the help of celebrity chefs, including Ainsley Harriott, Dame Prue Leath and Briony May Williams, as part of the Eden Project's campaign to invite people to take part in this annual celebration for neighbourhoods and communities, taking place this June.

Scouts and Guides from across the area recently took part in the 45th North Cornwall Arts and Craft Show, with some incredible creations put on display!

The Falmouth Town Team recently announced that the RAF Red Arrows will be providing a spectacular display once again at this year's Falmouth Week, set to take place in August.

Business & Digital Marketing BSc (Hons) student Lucy Lockwood is using her final major project to create positive change in the community.

Launceston-based social impact investor Resonance has welcomed a major funding boost it has received recently, with £20m committed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) into Resonance Community Developers in a concerted bid to support community-led local housing projects.

The regional finalists of the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards have been revealed, and there are a huge number of business names from the Life Community Media area!

This year sees The National Lobster Hatchery celebrate a milestone twenty-five years since its grand opening which took place on 20th October 2000.

Kernow Youth Yoga has announced four days of free dance, yoga and arts and crafts for local children this Easter holiday, funded by Active Cornwall's Time2Move programme.

The players of Launceston Ladies’ Rugby Team are celebrating after retaining the Women’s Cornwall Cup last weekend.

Two female business owners from Falmouth are bringing the town’s business community together with a brunch event that focuses on collaboration and growth.

Sober Sea Swimmers CIC is a new project with a mission to connect the community to nature and a greater sense of wellness.

St Torney's Church in North Hill is set to welcome acclaimed author Annie Garthwaite to talk about her books, 'Cecily' and 'The King's Mother', which bring the women of the Wars of the Roses to life.

A week after the Spring Equinox, Life Community Media team member Ellie ventured into Kerdroya, the newly unveiled labyrinth on Bodmin Moor. As she traced its winding paths, her fingers brushed against the meticulously placed stones of the Cornish hedges, each whispering stories of the land's rich heritage. Designed to endure for 4,000 years, outlasting even Stonehenge, Kerdroya stands as a testament to Cornwall's timeless traditions.​

Cornwall’s vast, rolling countryside and coastline is home to incredible country estates with typically English, rose-walled gardens; tropical havens overlooking sandy shores; and outdoor spaces created using methods and styles from across the world, brought to our doorsteps.

A man from Falmouth is inviting men in the area to join the local Men Walking and Talking group, which meets each Tuesday and encourages healthy conversations around mental health.

Organisers unveil exciting changes to Falmouth Carnival, including the long-awaited return of decorated floats and new ways for locals and businesses to take part.

Devon and Cornwall’s vast, rolling countryside and coastline is home to incredible country estates with typically English, rose-walled gardens; tropical havens overlooking sandy shores; and outdoor spaces created using methods and styles from across the world, brought to our doorsteps.

Puddle Farm, based at Lanlivery (PL30 5BY), will hold their monthly farmers’ market this Sunday, 30th March.

When Launceston Leisure Centre was at risk of being closed down in 2022, a band of volunteers came together with a view of saving it. Fast forward three years, and the leisure centre remains a hub for the community, with some exciting plans in the pipeline.

Launceston Beekeeping Group is encouraging young people in the community to come and get involved in a new junior section of the group.

When Wadebridge Sports and Leisure Centre was at risk of closing down in the autumn of 2021, a team of volunteers came to its rescue.

Spectacular Show Gardens with the theme of ‘A Place to Heal’, a ‘Grow Your Own’ allotment with incredible edibles, a Sustainability Hub and Tipi Talks by even more local luminaries and national names are just some of the vibrant new features that will complement the breathtaking displays of beautiful blooms and gorgeous greenery at the Cornwall Garden Society’s 2025 Spring Flower Show.

Calling all runners! The Beacon Beast Marathon - The Bodmin Way takes place on Sunday, 27th April, and is set to be even bigger and better than before.

LostFest is a well-loved Lostwithiel tradition, which marks the start of the summer festival season.

Tucked away against the leafy rural lanes of Inches, just outside of Bodmin, the Real Food Garden prides itself on providing quality ingredients to the people of Bodmin and the surrounding areas.

Falmouth Food Festival returns this spring for its third year, celebrating the very best of the foodie world, right here by the sea.

Finding a way to bring the community together, while balancing a personal life and earning a living is no mean feat for anyone. But for twenty-something Emily, owner of Castle Beach Cafe, she has found a way to blend all of this, with her cafe on the seafront taking pride of place amongst her passions in life.

Maya Jonah is a young artist whose new shop and classroom space in the heart of Falmouth allows the community to harness their inner creativity.

Aled Jones is set to share the stage with the Launceston-based Popchoir on the latest leg of his one-man Full Circle tour.

Sue Kittow battled with and recovered from anorexia 40 years ago, and has weaved some of her own deeply personal and “terrifying” experiences into a fictional story of courage and hope.

Cornwall’s vast, rolling countryside and coastline is home to incredible country estates with typically English, rose-walled gardens; tropical havens overlooking sandy shores; and outdoor spaces created using methods and styles from across the world, brought to our doorsteps.

There was cause for celebration on Friday morning, when Cornwall Air Ambulance opened their brand new charity shop here in Launceston.

The magic of Roald Dahl was brought to life in Launceston as St Joseph’s students brought to life the characters from one of Roald Dahl’s most beloved stories.

Fun-loving Ian Baillie can often be found going from table to table at the John Betjeman Centre, serving lunches, topping up drinks and having a natter. He is also a well-known quiz master, and runs the centre’s popular monthly quizzes, helping to raise vital funds for this important community space.

A man from St Austell has been reunited with his father’s Second World War medals, thanks to a passionate medal expert at Wadebridge Antiques Centre.

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that are focused on social mobility.

The Pad’s passionate proprietors, Kelvin and Sam Donaghy, along with young attendees of the gaming venue, hosted a quiz night to raise money and shine a spotlight on the wondrous work of Bodmin Tidy it Team.

Enjoy the power of music at a brand new event springing into Launceston this month.

Attention all bookworms - a brand new book shop and cafe is set to open in Bodmin later this month.

Grab your Cornish flags, St Piran’s Day is almost here, and a huge celebration is to be held here in Falmouth - in true Cornish style!

Persimmon Homes has made a generous donation of £1,000 to the 3rd Bodmin Scouts Group.

A huge congratulations to the team at Wadebridge Post Office, who have been working super hard to move into their brand new premises on The Platt.

Now in their 12th year, The Muddy Stilettos Awards are back with a bang in Cornwall! The most coveted awards for independent small businesses across 35 counties, the Muddy Awards champion the very best lifestyle SME businesses, chosen by customers and Muddy readers.

Grab your Cornish flags, St Piran’s Day is almost here, and a huge celebration is to be held in Launceston - in true Cornish style!

Those amazing men in their flying machines, ‘They go up, Tiddley up, up. They go down, Tiddley down, down’. Now the female embodiment of that might well apply to Cornish-born Corinne Dennis, who gave an engaging talk recently just outside Launceston, about her journey from learning to fly and building a plane virtually from scratch.

Webbers, a distinguished Member of The Guild of Property Professionals, has been recognised as one of the UK’s top estate agents, winning Gold for Sales in the South West, Gold Overall Winner for Sales, Gold for Lettings in the South West, and Gold Overall Winner for Lettings at The Guild Annual Conference and Awards ceremony. The prestigious event took place on 7 February 2025 at the QEII Centre in Westminster, London.

Falmouth-born musician Alexander Paul Burton has released a new single, ‘Falmouth’, a nostalgic Soul Piano acoustic pop piece that tells his story of life in Falmouth and how the town has shaped his music and personal journey.

A 23-year-old photographer with a passion for nature has captured some of Polzeath and Pentire’s wild residents recently.

A Cornish child bereavement charity has benefited from funds raised by the annual Santa Bus initiative run by public service bus operator Go Cornwall Bus.

It’s not often that you get to visit a scene out of a real life Beatrix Potter story, but that’s exactly what we did recently when we met Amy from Little Margate Therapy Ponies, located on the edge of Cardinham Woods.

Two friends from Falmouth are tackling winter isolation with their new walking group, Cuppa Club, aimed at people who work from home or might feel lonely during the working week.

After more than 25 years working for the National Trust, Lead Ranger Mike has recently hung up his steel toe capped boots and moved on to pastures new.

Sovay is an artist, leader, champion of the arts as well as Director of plumbing and heating company, Plumb Maid. They were awarded the 2023/24 Visual Arts Fellowship, supported by a-n The Artists Information Company.

The first donation kicks off a community-interest company’s mission to improve the lives of children with complex needs in Cornwall.

Step Into Learning, Transferable Skills, The Outdoor Place, and Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change recently held an interactive and engaging event at The Eden Project in December.

Webbers has been identified as one of the top estate agents in the UK and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2025 – the most comprehensive review UK agencies.

The Cornwall Cricket Board proudly hosted the thrilling launch of the Women’s Hardball Indoor Cricket League recently, marking a significant milestone for women’s cricket in the region.

Tresco, a serene retreat in the Isles of Scilly, will host the island’s inaugural Festival of Wellness from the 14th – 22nd of March 2025.

The Cornwall Garden Society’s (CGS) February lectures will be given by Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy who established The Land Gardeners to research plant and soil health through growing, cutting and designing.

Families with children experiencing the challenges of a parent or carer having a terminal illness are invited to take part in a series of free activity days and workshops, designed to provide support, connection, and meaningful memories.

A receptionist from Wadebridge has been doing her bit for charity this festive season, creating a ‘living Christmas tree’ and inviting locals to get involved.

A couple of years ago, we ran a story about Charles Dickens and his trip to Cornwall in 1842. Did he take inspiration from the places and people he met before writing A Christmas Carol? One hundred and eighty-two years on from Dickens's trip to Cornwall, and just in time for Christmas, we take a look back at the story. Let us know your thoughts!

Vicki Glaister is a local jewellery designer and creative soul, whose business Inspire Makers has helped put countless Cornish artists and creatives in the spotlight of the community. With 75% of retail and hospitality outlets in Falmouth being independently run Cornish businesses, Falmouth is making waves with its independent, eclectic, and diverse shops, galleries, and eateries.

As the days draw in, many of us look for comfort in the home-like cafes and the dimly lit restaurants that dapple the streets of Falmouth, writes Barney Farnworth.

The organisers of St Mary Magdalene Church's annual Christmas tree festival have extended grateful thanks to the community for their generosity.

We explored the ancient Kelly House, near Lifton, to discover the family’s traditions of Christmas past, and how they have been brought into the 21st century.

For many the countdown to Christmas is a happy and exciting time; but for some it’s a time of year they dread. Money worries, large heating bills and illness, to name a few, can cause tremendous feelings of failure, despair and anger of not being able to provide the extra food and gifts for your family, especially your children, writes Yvonne King, Launceston Foodbank Project Manager.

Simon, owner of the Crates Is High Record Shop in Northgate St, Launceston, has hand picked three contemporary releases that he feels will become classics in their genre. They are available in store.

Find the best way to recycle your real Christmas tree after the festive season…

A quarter of 3 and 4 year olds now own their own Smartphone, according to data from Ofcom, and by the age of 12 it rises to 95% of children, according to Smartphone Free Childhood.

A parent pact launched in Cornwall in September 2024, which allows parents to pledge to delay smartphone ownership for children, has seen a strong take up from families in Falmouth and Penryn.

For most, Christmas is a time of happiness and joy, but for others this may not be the case. Cornwall is known for its beautiful landscapes and stunning coastline, but it is also an area of deprivation, where many families struggle to make ends meet. Nobody wants to think of a child going without for Christmas, which is why several charities and businesses run toy appeals each Christmas to provide gifts for children in Cornwall, who may otherwise not receive anything on Christmas morning.

The Cornwall Christmas Fair, held at the Eden Project recently, raised £68,000 for charities across Cornwall.

If, like many in Wadebridge, you take the walk to get onto the Camel Trail, have you ever stopped to notice a very special stone, overlooking the river?

The magical world of Charlie Bears is on our doorstep, and the team are inviting the community to join them at The Bearhouse for a very special festive weekend this December.

Set against the tranquil countryside on the edge of Bodmin, Bodmin Moorland Pony Rehabilitation is a charity that rescues, rehabilitates and - in most cases - rehomes native ponies who have come from dire circumstances.

Rock and Port Isaac based holiday letting agency John Bray Cornish Holidays has once again run its Christmas card designing competition, inviting students from primary schools across North Cornwall to get creative in preparation for the festive period.

Cornwall’s landscapes have inspired artists from all over the world. In this case, Alexander Paul Burton - born and raised in Falmouth, and now living in Toronto, Canada - has drawn inspiration from his upbringing in Cornwall and created new music that is captivating listeners on both sides of the pond.

Maya’s is the latest business to join Falmouth’s high street and, as 2024 comes to a close, owner Maya Jonah is excited to get stuck in with the community and provide a vibrant space for people to explore their own creativity.

The Bodmin branch of the Royal British Legion has raised a whopping £17,818.93 during this year’s Poppy Appeal.

A volunteer group known as the Wildflower Warriors, and the Eden Project’s National Wildflower Centre (NWC) have been bringing colour and life to a major new link road being built in Cornwall with a wildflower planting scheme.

St Petroc’s annual Christmas tree festival is wowing crowds again this year, as numerous trees decorated by community businesses and organisations light up the church.

A new Community Interest Company focusing on community, heritage and creativity has started in Launceston.

In an aim to address social isolation during the festive season, Emily, owner of Castle Beach Cafe, is inviting people who may find themselves on their own to keep her company at the cafe on Christmas Day.

From quirky stocking fillers and thoughtful gifts to place around the tree, to the wine you should have on your Christmas table, everything you will need for the Christmas season can be found right here in Falmouth. Here’s some inspiration...

Cornish bikers are gearing up to take part in a memorial ride to remember local boy Jozef Stasiak this December, while raising money for two organisations: Jozef ’s Dream CIC and Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour.

Falmouth is known for its robust art community. With galleries dotted all over the town, and even a dedicated art festival every September, it’s hard not to notice the inspiration that the town, its beaches, forests and surrounding area provides.

The sight of a robin on a winter walk would not usually come as a surprise. However, on a walk back in November, seeing a group of four or five robins in a blackthorn hedgerow near Pendennis Point was quite unexpected.

On 21st August 1863 Falmouth lost its collective mind in a day of anticipatory glee. Finally, after decades of waiting, the railway had arrived in town. Steam! Modernity! Possibility! It was all so very exciting and thus deserved a massive celebration. Long before the Shanty Festival, Falmouth was planning on letting its hair down.

Hold your horses - before you crack open the Christmas bubbles or tuck into those chocolates you’ve been eyeing up on the side, why not head into the great outdoors for a chilly winter dip in the sea? If this sounds like your idea of a good time, stick around! We’ve put together a list of beaches in Cornwall that are known for hosting festive swims.

Hold your horses - before you crack open the Christmas bubbles or tuck into those chocolates you’ve been eyeing up on the side, why not head into the great outdoors for a chilly winter dip in the sea? If this sounds like your idea of a good time, stick around! Not only do these events get you up and moving during the season famous for chocolates, Baileys and mince pies, it also brings the community together, and allows everyone to share in the Christmas spirit.

A talented group of fashion students from Falmouth University got a career boost recently when they teamed up with Hall for Cornwall’s giant Christmas show for a piece of career-defining work.

Concern Wadebridge at The John Betjeman Centre hosted is annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 2nd November – with a very special guest!

Having restarted Launceston Folk Dance Group following the summer break, members have been enjoying the fun and exercise that Tuesday nights provide.