HEARTLANDS LOCAL NEWSLETTER

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www.heartslandscornwall.com for news, upcoming events and information

for local residents.

W E L C O M E TO T H E S E C O N D E D I T I O N O F T H E H E AR T L AN D S L O C AL N E W S L E T T E R !

S E P T & O C TO B E R

Summer Season!

We’ve had another great summer holiday season, with increased visitor numbers despite the weather not

always being in our favour! We hope you all took a break, and went for a wander around the gardens,

adventured in the playground or enjoyed a bite to eat in the café! It doesn't stop though, the rest of the

year is set to be incredibly busy!

Visitor Centre Shop Promotions

The shop at Heartlands has welcomed many new suppliers in the last few months. Recently, we have

introduced a range of Cornishware by TG Green . Started in 1926 TG Green has a proud and long

history of ceramic production. The lathe-turning technique coupled with distinctive blue and white

pattern, which is inspired by the Cornish coastline. We are currently stocking many of the Cornishware

range including plates, bowls and storage jars.

Live at Heartlands!

What a fantastic start to September! Live at Heartlands has proved a great success for the organisers of

the event, ourselves and local businesses! With over 5000 visitors across the weekend, the atmosphere

has been truly electric and with a great mix of bands, both local and international stars! Local hotels and

campsites were booked up, local catering companies were trading onsite, and the local community

definitely came out to show their support to all the acts, especially the headliners of: UB40, The

Boomtown Rats and Happy Mondays! If you have any pictures of the event, please post them on our

Facebook pages!

Red River Café

If you haven't tried our Red River Café yet, please do! Tim & Tom regularly

update the specials menu, along with the staples, like our famous Big Cornish

Breakfast or delicious homemade Soup of the Day. The Café is open every

day from 10am till 4pm.

We are excited to say, the Café will now also be open every Friday evening

throughout the year, offering a different type of cuisine each week. If you wish

to book please drop us a call to guarantee your table: 01209 721200.

1st Friday- Italian Night

2nd Friday- Curry Night

3rd Friday- Mexican Night

4th Friday- Cornish Night (when there are 5 Fridays in the month!)

Last Friday of Every Month—Tapas Night

Meet the Creatives! For this edition, we’re focusing on Alex who owns and runs Gwer Den Studio, located at 6 Artist Muse!

Gwer Den Studio sells refurbished furniture, crafts and gifts as well as running workshops to teach people the skills

to make unique pieces for their own home. Alex is also more than happy to do commissions.

The studio is open Thursday-Sunday, 11am-4pm throughout the winter.

If you were a vegetable, which would you be and why?

“I’d be a home-grown carrot, because they always grow in rude shapes!”

Where’s your favourite place to go on holiday?

“Joe (my son) and I love going to Morocco. My bathroom at home is even Moroccan themed!”

What’s you main inspiration for the work you do?

“I like to create items that follow popular trends, at affordable prices. Demonstrating my

individuality is important, and where I can, I like to add that quirky little touch to pieces.”

What type of workshops do you offer?

“I offer classes in furniture painting and stripping, at reasonable prices to give clients the chance to practise on items and apply

their new skills at home. I’m on hand to give advice and stock Autentico chalk paint for a

professional finish.”

What’s your favourite thing to make/refurbish?

I love producing all my furniture, but my particular favourite is the map furniture. I use

second-hand Ordnance Survey maps, stuck and heavily varnished to create an amazing,

resistant finish.”

What did you do before you set up your own business?

“I was an acting head of Art and Design Teacher at a local secondary school, until I decided

I wanted to start my own business”

What is Gwer Den’s unique selling point?

“I like to think, we offer great value for money considering the

excellent quality of furniture and finish. All of the furniture is

locally sourced, refurbished at my studio, and I am happy to

deliver for free within Camborne, Pool and Redruth.”

Why not pop to the studio to discover lots more

amazing things on offer, including handmade

cards, birthday and Christmas presents as well as

stunning refurbished furniture and soft

furnishings.