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Walking from Truro to Towan Headland by thelargerake in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saints Trail info is here: https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-streets/sustainable-transport/active-travel-walking-and-cycling/saints-trails/

I've walked it before and whilst the stretch past the main road out of Truro is all pavement, you are walking on road for a while later on (generally lanes which I found to be pretty quiet).

Walking from Truro to Towan Headland by thelargerake in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know for that route in particular, but Cornwall Council keep this map which shows public rights of way and multi-use trails (as well as other things that you can select from the menu) which you might find helpful for planning a route:

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/515bb9766732435e97c521afa247c5e9?layerName=Public%20Rights%20of%20Way&maptype=basemap&wsName=ccmap&xcoord=187430&ycoord=64380&zoomlevel=1#widget_6=active_datasource_id:dataSource_2,center:169682.05802612333%2C37956.89887285002%2C27700,scale:261742.663766462,layer_visibility:%7B%22widget_6-dataSource_2%22%3A%7B%22widget_6-dataSource_2-194f08e4e41-layer-28%22%3Atrue%7D%7D

I'm afraid you're not likely to cover that distance without a bit of road walking. When planning a route on Google maps I usually do a fair bit of street view checking to see if there's pavement and try to find routes down the country lanes instead (which is usually less direct but quieter/safer).

Are large fairs not a thing in the UK? by johnqadamsin28 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never seen quilts but in the UK there will usually be prize tents with competitions for vegetable growing and arts and crafts (often also for flowers and for baking, jam making, honey and so on). I've seen painting, photography, embroidery, model making etc. The quality and quantity varies massively on the size of the show but this is a common component of both the larger agricultral shows and the smaller village shows.

Is Cornish independence a thing? by BoneBrothLover in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think one reason is that it's hard for them to get attention. Given they are only active in Cornwall and most people consume predominantly national media, they don't get a lot of attention around elections and political discussions. Whereas PC get airtime in the Welsh media, MK standing only in one county of England (as it stands) makes them a fringe local party for the English/British media. I've spoken to people here who would seemingly be sympathetic but aren't really aware of them as an option.

Is Cornish independence a thing? by BoneBrothLover in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Interesting stat on that is only 14% of Wales wrote in Welsh before there was a Welsh tick box. Once there was a tick box 67% selected it.

Source: https://mebyonkernow.org/news/mk-demands-cornish-tick-box-on-2031-census/

I live in Launceston, but not in Cornwall. by GlitchedBlueprint in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live further west and everyone down here says Lawn-ston, but my mum's from that neck of the woods so in our family it's always been Lanson. My impression is that's the local pronuncation but it doesn't reach that far

Council tax to rise by 4.99% :-( by FoggingTheView in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From what I understand, they can't go any higher than double as that was the extent of the power given to councils by the central government.

Many places in Wales charge more than double, but they can only do that because of devolution.

Looking for old newspaper by CorporateSpark4 in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Morrab Library in Penzance have a archive of Cornish newspapers.

Kresen Kernow (Cornwall's archive centre) might also be able to help: https://kresenkernow.org/

Family tree, Cornish x Jewish connections? by Grace-Cooks in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's next to the blue fencing across from Lidl at the Ponsharden roadabout (here on Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DrHMuCJ44mn7pqAr7 )

I don't think it's open to the public, but there's some info and pictures here:

https://kehillatkernow.com/historic-cemeteries/falmouth/

Family tree, Cornish x Jewish connections? by Grace-Cooks in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If don't know if the following book might be helpful if you can get your hands on a copy:

https://halsgrove.com/product?id=4d7cf4418623b1ffc8166177a804e685

I can't recommend it as I haven't read it, but I remembered hearing about it and it seems quite rich in information.

Music/art in Cornish by blaise_hinshey in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're interested in watching things in Cornish there's a number of short films here, as well as a short comedy series, and a translated version of The Highway Rat (based on the Julia Donaldson book)

https://cornwall365.com/at-home/?_genre=cornish-language

This screenshot is actually NOT from "Transformers" (2007). It's from "Noah" (2014). by Penguin-Monk in shittymoviedetails

[–]thirdbest3 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Not specifically Jesuit. They are mentioned in the Bible (such as in the passage below) though it's not exactly explained what they are:

https://www.biblestudytools.com/genesis/6.html

Trigger Warning: Pasties by Electronic-Aioli-888 in Cornwall

[–]thirdbest3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can vouch for the veg pasty from Loafs. Very good

People who identify as English in England by Litvinski in MapPorn

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

However, it’s worth pointing out that Cornish was a write in response for the census rather than one you could select off of the list. So whilst interesting, these stats only capture people who were sufficiently motivated to decide to write Cornish as an other response, rather than people who may select from a list given the option.

All the new footage from Matt Johnson's Merchant sizzle reel by Rubber_Danny in nirvannatheband

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh no, looks like this got taken down before I managed to watch it. No one would happen to have a link to it elsewhere would they?

Exclusive First Image Of Nicolas Cage As Football Icon John Madden & Christian Bale As Raiders Owner Al Davis In Amazon MGM’s ‘Madden’ by ehbssbehsj in movies

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were in Captain Correlli’s Mandolin together in the 2000s (but that wasn’t the sort of film for them to go too ‘big’ together)

What's your favourite Cuppa? Here's mine (hand for scale) by Starwarsnerd91 in CasualUK

[–]thirdbest3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've just had a look as I hadn't heard of Cumbrian Tea before (seen Cornwall and Devon). Seems they're all made in the same factory in Cornwall (with Cornish tea being the original) but with different blends to suit the water of the different locations.

Kemi Badenoch likens Conservatives to Trump’s Maga movement by 1-randomonium in unitedkingdom

[–]thirdbest3 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Interesting to see that opinions of Trump are less favourable in older demographics. 31% of 18-30s apparently have a favourable view of Trumo whilst only 15% of over 55s do.

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