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.

SkillSHARE Bodmin hosted its first art exhibition featuring the work of local artists in early October. Words and photos by Barbara Brittain.

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!

A team of volunteers are inviting people who may be struggling to their free community Christmas lunch on Christmas Day.

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

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.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Wadebridge this festive season.

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.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Launceston this festive season.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Bodmin this festive season.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Art enthusiasts will flock to Falmouth every September to attend Cornwall’s latest and most exciting new festival on the arts scene - FORM.

We can’t believe we’re here again, getting ready to decorate our homes with twinkling lights and obscene amounts of tinsel, but Christmas is approaching, and there is plenty to do in and around Falmouth this festive season.

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!