• The inaugural Hakey Bay Christmas Market is coming to St Ives Rugby Club on 1st December. There will be stalls from local producers, refreshments, a raffle and tombola, and a human fruit machine! Choirs, other musicians, and a DJ will entertain. Proceeds will go towards the Hakes’ new clubhouse.
• The Sustainable Energy Association (SEA) has congratulated St Ives MP Andrew George for signing a House of Commons Early Day Motion calling for the current zero rate of VAT on energy saving materials to be extended beyond March 2027. The zero rate was introduced by the Conservative government in 2022, but is due to end in March.
“This simple policy will enable people to cut fuel bills, help with the cost-of-living crisis and also reduce emissions of greenhouse gases,” said Dave Sowden, chief executive of the SEA. “The continuation of this policy is a no brainer.”
• Hayle Town Council’s facilities team have installed a bird hide in the wildlife garden to the rear of Hayle Library. It looks out across Copperhouse Pool and there’s a handy birdwatching guide inside. Expect, at varying times of the year, to see, among others, Canada geese, curlews, black-tailed Godwits, oystercatchers, and spoonbills.
