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• Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity Pink Wig Mermaid March is back for 2026!

  Cornwall is set to shimmer once again as the iconic Falmouth Week Pink Wig Mermaid March returns to Falmouth on Friday 7 August 2026, bringing a wave of colour, positivity, and community spirit in support of breast cancer care across the county.

• Newquay BID Calls for Action on Town Infrastructure as Part of “Safe, Clean and Green” Initiative

  Newquay BID is reinforcing its commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming town centre, while calling on key infrastructure bodies to step up and take greater responsibility for the condition of public assets across Newquay.

• Better leisure centres in Cornwall support local carers

  Better leisure centres in Cornwall are marking the Carers Active Together campaign on Wednesday 15 April by offering eligible carers a free day pass which can be used for gym, swimming or fitness classes at their chosen venue.

• Animal lovers gathering at the Hayle Rec on May 4 to raise awareness of vital support for older and terminally ill pet owners

  Animal lovers across Cornwall are invited to step up for a cause this spring, as a Big Walk in Hayle raises awareness of the vital support available to older people and terminally ill pet owners.

• Get set, go! Entries open for Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon 2026

  Runners of all abilities are being invited to take on one of the UK’s most scenic and challenging races, as entries open for the Eden Marathon and Half-Marathon. The races, organised in partnership with St Austell Running Club, return to the Eden Project on Sunday, 18 October 2026, as the educational charity celebrates its 25th anniversary.

• Newquay artist’s painting becomes album cover for Hawkwind

  A Newquay-based artist has seen one of her paintings take on an unexpected second life, after it was used as the cover artwork for a new album by Hawkwind. Diane Griffiths, a contemporary artist known for her atmospheric night scenes, originally created The Train of Lights inspired by the Dartmouth Train of Lights, capturing the glow of illuminated carriages reflected across the River Dart.

• “They make amazing pets!” 60 ex-commercial hens need new homes in Redruth, Cornwall this coming weekend or may face slaughter

  Springtime is upon us at last – so there’s no better time to add a few joyful new characters to your garden. Friendly, curious and easy to care for, hens make brilliant pets and reward their keepers with fresh eggs to boot.

• Cornwall joins the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities

  Cornwall has joined the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities with the Centre for Ageing Better to enhance the lives of older residents.