The power of shopping second-hand: A collaboration to support people living in food poverty
Launceston Foodbank has teamed up with local sustainable clothing company Nomads to highlight the importance of shopping second-hand.
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Rosie Barron-Cripps
- May 29
From Texas to Cornwall, how one barber has embraced our community
An inside look at the story behind the Mad American Barbershop...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
- Apr 1
Max on a mission!
Launceston Life’s Ellie had a shock towards the end of 2023, when her beloved cat Max, who so many of you find in each magazine for the...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
- Mar 18
Ergo Brothers: A new group for men to talk and create friendships
A Launceston barber shop is addressing social isolation and mental health problems amongst men in the local community by running monthly...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
- Mar 18
The volunteers making a difference to families in our community: Launceston Christmas Angels
A group of volunteers that helped to provide Christmas gifts to local children in need during the 2023 festive period, have recently...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
- Mar 12
The artist taking inspiration from Cornwall
Based at home in North Hill, up-and-coming local painter Robert Crowther has already gained respect as an artist, with well-known pieces...
Rosie Barron-Cripps
- Mar 12
The joys of spring
Stepping into a new season can be bitter-sweet. Winter - despite its twinkling lights glowing in the dark, and with plenty of picturesque...
Rosie Cripps
- Mar 4
Launceston Detectorists raise funds for MS Society
The Launceston Detectorists have recently raised money for the MS Society, with chairman Keith Sampson handing over a cheque for £235 to...
Rosie Cripps
- Dec 13, 2023
Coop thanks its members and customers for supporting toy appeal
The team at Launceston Coop are celebrating after another successful toy appeal, and have expressed thanks to the local community for...
Rosie Cripps
- Dec 11, 2023
SILC Counselling Service appeals for business sponsors
Launceston-based SILC Counselling Service is appealing for businesses in the local area to sponsor the service. The local counselling...
Rosie Cripps
- Dec 4, 2023
Launceston Community Kitchen brings people together through the power of food and cooking
A brand-new project aiming to bring people together to share the joy of cooking and eating together has taken off at The Orchard Centre....
Rosie Cripps
- Dec 4, 2023
Community Stars! Two people doing amazing things in our community
As the year comes to a close, we thought we would shine a light on a couple of people who are doing great things for the benefit of the...
Rosie Cripps
- Dec 1, 2023
Cafe Avodah Christmas elves raise money for Alzheimer's Society
On Wednesday, the lovely team at Cafe Avodah, situated in the Gateway Centre in Launceston, dressed up as elves and put on a special Elf...
Rosie Cripps
- Nov 27, 2023
New community hub site purchased
Launceston Town Council has announced that it has secured a site for the town's library service, with the former Barclays Bank building...
Guest Author
- Nov 2, 2023
Customers to support two local causes through Coop's community funding
Coop has announced its two new successful applications of the Local Community Funding for 2023/2024. Launceston Youth Project and the...
Guest Author
- Oct 9, 2023
New building for Launceston's Royal British Legion branch
The Edymead Trust recently purchased the third iteration of Edymead House on behalf of the Launceston branch of the Royal British Legion,...
Guest Author
- Oct 2, 2023
Innovative dementia day care comes to Launceston
An award-winning, not-for-profit dementia day care service has expanded into Launceston, offering a fresh, cost-effective alternative to...
Guest Author
- Sep 25, 2023
Town Brand update - here's your 'sign' to get involved!
Launceston’s Town Brand is available to be used for any projects that benefit Launceston. This season, the Chamber's Place Shaping...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18, 2023
Georgie Adams: The local children's author taking inspiration from Launceston
The Cornish countryside is surely one of the most inspiring places to be for a writer, and local author Georgie Adams has proven that,...
Rosie Cripps
- Sep 18, 2023
Addressing hygiene poverty in the local area
A team of volunteers are leading the way in addressing hygiene poverty here in Launceston, by launching a Hygiene Bank to serve the town...
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