jubilee pool
The magnificent pool on the edge of Penzance...
A Cornish Shower!
Trebarwith Strand - they got very wet 2 seconds after this photograph was taken!...
Surfer
March 2008, Harlyn Bay...
Surfer
March 2008, Harlyn Bay...
We are shortly hoping to relocate from cold and damp East Lancashire down to the St Austell area. First choice was Newquay as we have been staying in this area on holidays for the previous 15 or so years but just can't seem to find the right kind of property at the right price. Reason we opted for St Austell is there just seems to be so much more choice in the property market. We would like to think that we have done (and still are) doing our homework on St Austell and the surrounding areas.
Obviously as we are not from the area we were just hoping that somebody would be kind enough to give us a few tips regarding areas to avoid for whatever the reason and also a bit of advice on the more desireable places to be looking at.
Any kind of help would be more than appreciated at this time.
Here are some areas that you may wish to make sure your house is not near. These are the "hook-up" spots listed on the Nowhere guide. A hook-up spot is apparently a hallowed spot where everyone hangs around with their mates dreaming of the time when they can get into the pubs or clubs.
So if you don't want a lot of youths hanging out near your place, make sure you are away from all their hook-up spots.
Here is an interesting document that may help you winkle out areas of St Austell you might like to reside in.
Although it is only a report on activities undertaken by Consensus on behalf of Strongvox Ltd regarding engaging the St Austell community on the promotion of a site known as Duporth Holiday Village, St Austell, it is interesting to read the comments of those responding to the proposal and it does give you an insight into attitudes within the community and the issues they are confronting.
It may point you to areas that you mightn't have considered before. It may make you change your mind on areas you were considering.
It looks like the usual sort of issues that you would expect. However it is interesting that there is a higher rate of domestic violence incidents in St Austell than the average rate for the rest of Cornwall.
Budget up to 200k, ideally 3-4 beds detatched if possible, and no we have no kids and no plans for any. Got any sugestions? Thanks for the reply to all of you who have bothered especially the first two which were most informative. Very much appreciated.
Lancscouple - I have an ideal suggestion. The house next to me is being sold and is close to fitting your criteria, all the houses here are about 3-4 years old, and in a nice/convenient area. Email me on shirazjiwa@hotmail.com and I'll pass on the details.
Seeds gathered at Cornish gardens
Hundreds of families enjoy warm sunshine to gather seeds at National Trust gardens in Cornwall.
Three rescued from capsized boat
A fishing boat crew rescues three people from the sea after their speedboat capsizes near Padstow in Cornwall.
Priorities to safeguard children
A board which monitors children's welfare groups sets out its priorities for the future.
Pedestrian hit in bypass accident
A pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being hit by a car on the A30 bypass near Camborne.
Food prices
Cornish farmers fear food bills could rocket if controversial plans get the go ahead from the European Parliament.
INTERNET - CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL DOMAIN SUFFIXES
The Celtic League has urged the Cornish Language Partnership to support the campaign to adopt national internet domain suffixes for the Celtic countries. So far just Ireland and Mannin have national domain suffixes (ie and im respectively).
CORNWALL COUNCIL MONEY CRISIS WITH ICELAND?
Cornwall Council is welcoming the news that the Local Government Association is meeting with the Government to discuss the position of local authorities who have money invested with the Icelandic bank Landsbanki.
