Christmas appeal: The Salvation Army have launched their annual Christmas toy appeal. Toys donated will go to local families in need, in St Ives and Carbis Bay. Unwrapped gifts – and non-perishable food and celebration items for family Christmas hampers – can be dropped off at St Ives Salvation Army, on Wharf Road. Or money can be donated via a Just Giving page.
Foodies’ favourites: Two local businesses are new entries in this year’s Trencherman’s Guide, the independent food guide for the South West. There are places for Walter’s on the Beach, the beachside restaurant and cocktail bar within the Carbis Bay Estate, and Mediterranean-themed Ardor, in St Ives’ Fore Steet, led by chef patron Dorian Janmaat.
Be a firefighter: Members of the public are being invited to have a go at being a firefighter. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is hosting taster events ahead of its upcoming recruitment campaign for on-call firefighters, which make up 75% of the service. The nearest is in Penzance on 17th November, from 5-8.30pm.
Tri-Service recognition: Retiring Devon & Cornwall Police Inspector Miles Topham has received a special award marking his creation of the Tri-Service Safety Officer scheme. TSSOs were piloted in Hayle in 2014 as a multi-emergency services response unit. There are now 15 such groups throughout Devon and Cornwall. The presentation was made to Miles (centre) by police and crime commissioner Alison Harnandez. Also pictured is Chief Supt Scott Bradley.
Artistic fundraising: St Ives Rotary Club have announced that they made more than £5,000 from this year’s Spot The Artist event during the St Ives September Festival. “A very big thank you to all the artists that provided a painting,” said a spokesperson on social media.
Sea Scouts: Spaces are now available in all sections of the 1st St Ives Sea Scout Group. The places are open to children aged from four to 14. To find out more, email enquiries@1ststivesseascouts.org.uk.
