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A students,guide to life in Cornwall

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extraordinary. And wewant to share it withyou. It’s not just the beachbarbecues. It’s not just theclimbing, walking, surfing,swimming and spectacularscenery right here on ourdoorstep. It’s not just thecultural and creative energythat attracts internationalartists and inspires musiciansand performers. And it’s notjust the growing populationof students and youngprofessionals that gives thetowns of Cornwall a greatatmosphere.

It’s a feeling. Living in Cornwall isjust not the same as living anywhereelse. You sense it as soon as youstep off the train and breathe indeeply. You sense it as you walkdown Falmouth high street, bumpinginto people you know at every turn. It’s there on the harbour frontwhere you dip your toes in thewater having a drink with friends.

It surrounds you in the beauty of the Tate St Ives. You can eventaste it biting into a pasty after ablustery walk on The Lizard.

This guide is for you. Because wewant you to feel it too. Now isyour time, and Cornwall is waiting.

Study here and you’ll havethe time of your life. Afterall, that’s what university isall about.

So live it.

I�love�it�here...

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ÒStudying�here�is�unique.�You�socialise�with�students

from�an�extremely�broad�range�of�subjects�whilst

living�in�one�of�the�UKÕs�most�beautiful�areas.

Cornwall�has�something�about�it,�a�swagger,�that

you�canÕt�ignore.�If�you�visit�youÕll�see�it;�most

people�find�it�hard�to�forget.Ó�Stephen Crosse, History

How would you describe Capoeira to a beginner? It’s a martial art that combines music, danceand acrobatics with non-aggressive self-defence. It takes its roots in Africa but was actually developedin Brazil. In the UK there are about 100 schools in total, and I think this is the only one in Cornwall.

Is it easy to learn? If you’re good at picking up dance moves it is; you need to be able to co-ordinate your strength and flexibility. But in terms of difficulty, it’s a bit like a language

– if you want to learn the basics all you need are a few words. I’ve seen people who can’t even cartwheel normally come to the club

and get really into it.

Is there a social scene around the club? Yeah, one of

the reasons the club is so popular isbecause of the social side. When youtrain you have to work very closelywith other people, and as a resultwe all hang out together a lot – haveBBQs, parties etc.

Do you just train? Or are there tournaments too? We perform at carnivals,and also do impromptu events around towns. We wentto the Moor (in the centre of Falmouth) last year, and to play Capoeira in the streets is just so nice.

What sort of people do Capoeira? Everyone. Capoeira attracts really interesting, individual people. It’s full of personalities and it’svery social. Also, we have a lot of music going onwhile we play. With Capoeira you don’t just train,you learn the music too. So we play drums andteach people to play the berimbau; a one-stringed,wooden instrument.

Craig�Blackburn

Every university has clubs to keep you entertained, but at the Cornwall Campus we do things a bit differently. FXU, the Students’ Union for the University of Exeter and UniversityCollege Falmouth, represents the dynamic mix of students that you get by having two very different institutions sharing a campus. This means that not only are all the usual clubs on offer – whether it’sinside or out, university or community-run – but you’ll also find clubshere that you won’t find anywhere else. That’s Cornwall for you.

What is the Exploration Society? A chance to turn your ideas into reality. Ever wanted the opportunity to create a project withan impact, whether it be for science, culture or simply as a challenge? Well we provide thesupport to help you do just that, either in the UK or abroad.

What’s the most interesting you’ve done? Originally dubbed the FXpedition Society, we set up the Heart of Borneo Project. This team wentout into the heart of the rainforest in Borneo and ran a biodiversity survey, which has since evolved into a registered charity working out there to promote conservation.

How do you decide on what the next trip will be? We have since adapted our approach and now have several projects running at once. All it takes is for someone to approach us with a feasible, creative idea and a project is started.

Is there much of a social scene around the club? The major social aspect of the society is meeting up to organise whicheverprojects you are involved in. We also have informal socials every few weeks.

Owen�Greenwood

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Exploration�Society�

So, what’s this Surf Club all about?Falmouth and Exeter Surf Club is just a group ofpeople at University College Falmouth and theUniversity of Exeter who, wait for it, love to surf.

Just for professionals then? No chance. It’s foreveryone, even if you’re rubbish at surfing, wewon’t laugh. We take the beginners, and the partypeople. We party as hard as we surf.

Is there a competitive side to the club? We compete at the Student Surf Tour events, against a whole heap of UK universities and weusually do pretty well.

Any last words about surfing? It doesn’t make you lookcool, just because you were the first one doing it in yourschool year. It makes you smell bad, it’ll ruin your health and you’ll spend all your money. No wait, that’s smoking...Doesn’t matter, it’s still true. But seriously, we’re just a

bunch of people who like doing fun stuff. So come and get involved!

Joe�Koa

What is Tremorz, exactly? Tremorz is a street dance society that kicked off in the first term of 2011. It involves a streetdance class for one hour, once a week.

Are you all experienced dancers? The levels of everyone are really varied, but weall come together in the class and create epicroutines taught by a qualified and experiencedinstructor.

Do you get off campus much? Tremorz is looking at travelling to local competitionseither to compete or just to be inspired by otherdance acts. We also hold monthly workshops eitherin Falmouth or Truro, in which we get specialiseddancers visiting from other parts of the country torun crash courses in a certain area of street dance,anything from B-boy to Popping, Breaking toLocking.

And anyone can join? Definitely! If you’ve always fancied a go at it thenTremorz is the perfect opportunity to dip a toe in to the epic sea that is Street Dance. So come along, relaxand enjoy all things street.

Ray�Slater�Berry

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The�CSMSSC

Committee

Tell us about theseaswimming club? We meet every Sunday atGyllyngvase Beach. It’s a totallyfun and recreational socialevent, for people of all abilities.The club starts during Freshers’Activities and runs all year.

How long has it been going?Many years. The club sprang up whensomeone called Sisko trained to swim theChannel; his mates started training withhim, and from that the club formed.

How many members arethere? We have well over 120members this year, 20-40 swimevery week: the numbers changethroughout the year. Because it’s free, people just turn up as and when.

Do you need to be of a certain standard to join?All abilities are welcome – we take it easy. Just as many memberssplash around in the shallows as swim right out. We encouragepeople to challenge themselves and make it to the buoy whenthey can, though.

Do you just train or are there other thingsthat happen too? It started off as a social society,and we are keen to keep it that way. We’ve raisedmoney for charity this year via a calendar photoshoot and a Movember social. We also have anannual tour; we swim in North Devon for aweekend for a change of scenery.

Is the water temperature ever a problem?Not at all. Once you’re in, your body adjusts; evenin December it can be quite pleasant! If you do startto get cold, then you just get out and get dry.

What equipment do youneed?We try and stick withthe trunks/bikini-and-hatethos, but you can wearwhatever you want, as longas it’s not a wetsuit. D

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Do you put on events? There are loads of socialevents: the club is a social event itself – we just meetup, go for a swim then grab a hot chocolate andhave a chat in the Gylly Beach Café afterwards.

How did EcoSoc get started? The Society was initially setup for students studying BSc Conservation Biology and Ecologybut has become the largest society on the Cornwall Campus,with members from many different degrees.

What sort of events does EcoSoc run? EcoSoc’s veryactive. We start the year with our freshers’ boat party, allowingnew students to meet like-minded individuals. Students havebeen privileged to be able to learn about animals close up bydoing activities such as moth and small mammal trapping, and by getting experts to take us out into the field.

Whether it’s a quiz, pub-golf or paintballing, we meet for asocial every other week. An exciting event is the upcomingBioblitz, where we’ll get the whole community together withexperts and celebrities to identify all the wildlife on campus.

We rockpool, visit gardens, whale-watch, go on wildlife rivercruises, have weekends away and have regular bird-watchingtrips, bat walks and beach cleans. We are known for doing lotsof events!

Is there anything else to EcoSoc? Our main focus is to give members the opportunity to get involved withecologically-focused activities around Cornwall. What weenjoy most, though, is going outdoors and getting dirty! You don’t need to have an active interest in biology to join,our activities appeal to a wide audience.

What plans are there for EcoSoc in the future?Why not get involved and help make EcoSoc evenbetter? Our committee is solely made up of studentswho volunteer time and effort to ensure members haveopportunities to develop skills essential for work in thenatural world.

Fraser�Bell

Seaswimming�ClubEcoSoc

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ÒThere�are�several�great�aspects�to�student

life�in�Cornwall,�but�perhaps�the�greatest

benefit�to�studying�here�is�that�you�are�never

more�than�ten�minutes�away�from�the�sea,

which�is�great�for�both�inspiration�and�fun.Ó

Fredrik Bolinder, Politics and International Studies

ÒThe�vibe�that�exists�here�is�one�of�relaxed

electricity;�a�steady�yet�understated�buzz

that�everyone�on�campus�helps�to�conduct.Ó

Graham Barclay, English

Jam Browse their wide range of CDs, vinyl and artbooks, or sink into one of their leather sofas with a coffee and a magazine. This is music shopping as it should be.

The Natural Store From organicpasties, to environmentally friendlyhousehold products, with ethicallysound cheesecake in between,this shop has everything youneed to keep your consciencesqueaky clean.

Freeriders Surf clothing andhardware with friendly expertadvice, the guys at Freeriders reallyknow their stuff. And there’s asecond-hand board section, whichis easier on the pocket too.

Three�of�the�BestShops�in�Falmouth�&�Penryn

This offshoot of Bristol’s Here Gallery is a small-but-beautiful treasure trove ofunusual small-press books, comics and’zines, alongside artist-made jewellery,posters, prints and more. They hostexhibitions, show new work by localstudents and artists from abroad, and theirindependent approach has earned themloyal customers as well as press attentionfrom Time Out, Dazed and Confused, and The Sunday Times.

Cornwall isn’t just about beaches, brisk walks and barbecues. Sure, we’ve got all that on ourdoorstep, but there is so much more to do in the county than getting out in the fresh air.

If it’s art you’re after, heading down to one of the many galleries in Falmouth will pay off. Falmouth Art Galleryand Gallery 49 are always great bets for quirky, inspiring and thought-provoking pieces. Living in an area with a big art student population guarantees loads of exciting art events all year round, with many of them taking place oncampus. Head out of town and there’s plenty more to get your juices flowing. The Tate St Ives is an awesomebuilding right on the beach front with international, national and local exhibitions, and the Newlyn Art Galleryholds old classics and exciting contemporary art to get you thinking, as well as The Exchange, a new gallery in thecentre of Penzance (not to be confused with our building of the same name on campus). It’s a cutting-edge arts andmedia centre with the biggest exhibition space west of Bristol.

Get a taste of Falmouth’s sea-faring past and future at the Maritime Museum; it’s got all kinds of water-basedofferings (including an underwater viewing gallery) and students get a 30% discount. Right next-door is EventsSquare which plays host to everything from the annual Oyster and Sea Shanty Festivals to Falmouth Week, ahuge sailing regatta.

Eating is always high up the agenda and in Falmouth there are loads of great places to sate your hunger – from the Pier Café for a Boatman’s Breakfast to Five Degrees West offering great gastro pub grub. For veggie food,Pea Souk is the perfect option, while the Gylly Beach Café serves lovely food and drink and has live music all year round. Its deals – like a burger, a band plus a pint, all for £7 on a Sunday evening – are understandably popular...

Finally, Falmouth really delivers if you’re into independent shops. Secrets Boutique is the place to find a funkyprom dress and vintage accessories, while the fortnightly Kitty Gubbins’ Vintage Flea Market is a must for

retro and vintage clothing. Heading to Truro (less than 20 minutes by train) gets you to all the high street favourites.

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ÒMy�expectations�were

exceeded;�IÕve�had

experiences�and

opportunities�I�

couldnÕt�have�had�

anywhere�else.�Even�

after�three�years,�the

beach,�palm�trees�and�

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Roseanna Freiburghaus, English

Here�and�Now�

Three�of�the�BestBeaches�within�half�an�hour

The area around Falmouth and the Lizard Peninsula offers some ofthe best diving in the UK. With clear waters, diverse marine life andmany wrecks to explore, what more could you ask? There’s alsothe Scylla Reef, a superb leisure diving spot off the south coastthis side of Plymouth. Cornish Diving in Falmouth rents divingequipment and offers big student discounts on its PADI courses.

Last but by no means least, there’s Cornwall’s other best-known activity, surfing, andplenty of it too. Falmouth Surf School is affordable and friendly, and offers transport,equipment and tuition at a number of Cornwall’s best surfing beaches. Gwithian is greatfor learning, while Porthtowan is a lovely beach that is suited to more experienced surfers.Meanwhile, Praa Sands is a good spot for south coast action. If it’s too windy to surf, whynot try kitesurfing? Beginners can book lessons at the Extreme Academy at WatergateBay on the north coast, or through Mobius kite school, who are based at Perranporth butoffer tuition all over west Cornwall.

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Porthtowan Porthtowan’s got it all, from wicked surfconditions to impressive views. Once you’ve tired of thewaves, The Blue Bar (great food, live music, beautifulviews from seats inside or out) is just a few steps away.GyllyngvaseWhether it’s drinking hot chocolate at thecafé, catching a bit of sunshine, learning to surf or playingvolleyball with your mates, as a student you’ll probablyspend a lot of your time at Gylly Beach in Falmouth. Flushing There’s nothing quite like getting the water-taxifrom Falmouth to Flushing, and then chilling out on thebeach for an evening with your mates.

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Falmouth is one of the UK’s most historic harbours,so if you’re interested in sailing, watersports, tallships, sea shanties and oyster festivals, you couldn’tcome to a better place. Plus if surfing’s what you’reafter, a string of top-class beaches lies less than halfan hour’s drive away.

Sitting on a strip of land between two river estuaries,Falmouth is renowned for offering some of the UK’s bestsailing. Learn to sail in the sheltered waters of the Fal, the Carrick Roads and Helford estuaries, or, for saltierexhilaration, head for the open sea. Falmouth School ofSailing and FXU’s own Sailing Club both offer excellenttuition; start in a dinghy and work your way up.

Alternatively, you can explore the coast’s secludedbeaches and waterside pubs by kayak or canoe. Hirekayaks and Canadian canoes from Elemental UK onSwanpool beach, and head along the sheltered coast toMaenporth beach or even around to the Helford Riverto land up and indulge in a spot of sunbathing. You canalso get hold of windsurf equipment and lessons atElemental. Or, back in town, you can hire a rowing boat for the day from Falmouth Watersports Centre.

Bissoe Trail (Bissoe to Portreath) Cycle from Bissoe (five miles from campus) through historic mining country, and don’t miss out on the Portreath Beach Café at the end! If you want some company try the FXU Cycling Club. Glendurgan (near Falmouth) One of Cornwall’s best kept secrets, the gardens of Glendurgan are perfect for a hazy outdoor afternoon. Best of all, there’s a really good maze for you to lose yourself in.The Track, Portreath Home to what has been called “the finest dirtjumping facility in the United Kingdom”, The Track boasts a five-acrefloodlit site that caters for all riding levels. It also stages nationalcompetitions.

Three�of�the�Best

Activities�Outside

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ÒThe�Cornwall�Campus�and�the�surrounding�areas

have�so�much�to�offer,�itÕs�hard�to�know�where�

to�start.�ThereÕs�always�something�new�to�try�and

different�places�to�explore,�whether�itÕs�a�new�sport

or�an�idyllic�isolated�cave�to�camp�in,�not�to�mention

the�countless�pubs,�I�never�struggle�to�find

somewhere�IÕve�never�been�before.Ó

Catrin Jones

Geography

Cornwall’s unique location and diverse landscape mean that you havesome of the UK’s best outdoor activities right on your doorstep.

The Adventure Centre at Lusty Glaze (Newquay) is a good place to start, perfect for all your adrenalin needs, on and off land, in and out of water. Try yourhand at coasteering or abseiling, or step off a cliff into thin air and fly across the750ft zip run from one side of the cove to the other, before lowering yourself30ft to the beach. Good surf, a lovely café and friendly instructors make this aperfect spot to settle in for the day.

If skating/BMXing is your thing, then you can get a regular fix at MabeSkate Park, just minutes from campus. For something more sophisticated,try the massive Mount Hawke Indoor Skate Park a mile and a halfinland from Porthtowan: it’s one of the best in the country. Other ways toget your heart pumping in Cornwall include old favourites like paintballand quad-biking (near Truro), and go-karting (near Newquay).

But Cornwall offers more than just adrenalin. A great (and cheap) way to getoutdoors is simply to walk or ride your bike, with hundreds of coastal andmoorland routes to choose from. One of the most beautiful walks is from the LizardPoint to Kynance Cove; it’s only two miles long but you’ll get enough amazing clifftop views in that short stretch to last you a whole term! Plus you’ll pass the PolpeorCafé, which has the joint accolade of being ‘the most southerly café in mainland Britain’and provider of delicious cakes worth writing home about. But don’t forget to leaveroom for something from Ann’s Pasties, believe us, it’s worth it.

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A-Dept Kitchen and Gifts4 High Street, Falmouth01326 211109kitchenandgifts.co.uk

Ann’s Cottage Surf Shop53 Church StreetFalmouth01326 313335annscottagesurf.co.uk

Best Western FalmouthFalmouth Beach HotelGyllyngvase Beach Seafront, Falmouth01326 310500bestwestern.co.uk

Boat Trips around the River FalThe Enterprise BoatsPrince of Wales PierFalmouth01326 374241

Courtyard Deli and Arts Café2 Bells Court, Falmouth01326 319526courtyarddeli.wordpress.com

Café Cinnamon 4 - 6 Old Brewery YardHigh Street, Falmouth01326 211457

Cornwall Film Festival(every November)(Various locations aroundCornwall includingFalmouth)01209 204655cornwallfilmfestival.com

Cycle Solutions Bicycle WorkshopUnit 1, Jubilee WharfCommercial RoadPenryn01326 377003cornwallbicycleworkshop.co.uk

De Wynns55 Church StreetFalmouth01326 319259

Driftwood Gallery51 Church StreetFalmouth01326 311553driftwoodgallery.co.uk

Elemental UK(watersports equipment hire and lessons)Swanpool BeachFalmouth01326 318771elementaluk.com

Falmouth Art GalleryMunicipal BuildingsThe Moor, Falmouth01326 313863falmouthartgallery.com

Falmouth Beer Festival(every October)Princess Pavilion41 Melvill Road, Falmouth01326 211222carnmenellis.demon.co.uk

Falmouth Bookseller21 Church StreetFalmouth01326 312873falmouth-bookseller.co.uk

Falmouth OysterFestival (every October)Events Square, Falmouth01872 224367falmouthoysterfestival.org.uk

Falmouth Sea ShantyFestival (every June)Various waterfront venuesFalmouth01326 316650falmouthshout.com

Falmouth Surf School(minibus collection fromTremough CampusWednesdays/Saturdays)1 Woodlane CloseFalmouth01326 212144falmouthsurfschool.co.uk

Fal River Links(ferry services)2 Ferry CottagesFeock, Truro01872 863132falriver.co.uk

Faltown Skateboards17a Waterloo CrescentFalmouth01326 218735faltownskateboards.com

The FerryboatHelford PassageFalmouth01326 250625thewrightbrothers.co.uk

Freeriders15b Killigrew StreetThe Moor, Falmouth01326 313456freeridersonline.co.uk

Gallery 4949 High Street Falmouth07729 394759

Granite Planet Climbing CentreUnit 10, ParkengueKernick Industrial EstatePenryn01326 376633gpclimbing.co.uk

Gylly Beach CaféCliff Road Falmouth01326 312884gyllybeach.com

Harbour Lights Fish and ChipsArwenack StreetFalmouth01326 316934harbourlights.co.uk

A useful list of some of the best places for whiling away time in Falmouth, Penryn andbeyond. Flick through these pages and have a look at the map to find out more aboutwhat’s on offer, and where. Harbour View Café

24 Arwenack Street Falmouth01326 315315harbourdining.com

Here and Now Gallery41a Killigrew StreetFalmouth01326 211505heregallery.co.uk

Jam Records32 High Street Falmouth01326 211722 jamrecords.co.uk

Just Like This37 High Street, Falmouth01326 212895

The Little Yellow House70 Lower Market StreetPenryn01326 377622thelittleyellowhouse.co.uk

Maritime MuseumDiscovery QuayFalmouth01326 313388nmmc.co.uk

The Natural Store16/17 High StreetFalmouth01326 311507

Ocean Bowl FalmouthFalmouth Docks StationPendennis RiseFalmouth01326 313130oceanbowl.co.uk

The Pandora InnRestronguet CreekMylor Bridge, Falmouth01326 372678pandorainn.com(destroyed by fire 2011, being rebuilt, due to re-open Spring 2012)

Party Zone Fancy Dress1 Berkeley ValeThe Moor, Falmouth01326 218847partyzonefancydress.co.uk

Pendennis CastleCastle Close, Falmouth01326 316594english-heritage.org

Pier CaféPrince of Wales PierFalmouth01326 313278

The Poly24 Church Street Falmouth01326 319461thepoly.org

Rack ‘em Up Pool and Snooker Hall10 -12 Market StreetFalmouth 01326 315434rackemupfalmouth.co.uk

Ribticklers Fancy Dress8 Market StrandFalmouth01326 211713ribticklers.co.uk

Rick Stein’s (Seafood Bar,and Fish and Chip Restaurant)Discovery Quay, Falmouth01841 532 700rickstein.com

Seasalt1 Church Street Falmouth01326 640372seasaltcornwall.co.uk

Sessions Surf Shop26 Church Street Falmouth01326 211159

Ships and Castles Leisure CentreCastle DrivePendennis HeadlandFalmouth01326 212129carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Sidekick ClothingStudio 6 Jubilee WharfPenryn07772 638580sidekickclothing.co.uk

Trebah GardensMawnan Smith, nr Falmouth01326 252200trebahgarden.co.uk

Trelissick GardensFeock, nr Truro01872 862090nationaltrust.org.uk

Two Little Birds Vintage Boutique6 Webber StreetFalmouth01326 311577twolittlebirdsboutique.co.uk

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CornwallCampus Penryn

FALMOUTH

TRURO

REDRUTH

NEWQUAY

ST IVES

Porthcurno

PENZANCE

Lizard

Porthtowan

HAYLE

Perranporth

A30 toPlymouth ExeterLondon

A390 toSt Austell Eden Project

HELSTON

LAND’S END

10 miles

5 miles

A39

A39A394

A393

A39

A30

All information is correct at time of going to press.

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Photography by Dawn Brown, Ben Peter Catchpole, Tom Dymond, John Eldridge,Peter Freeman, LBphotoGraphics, Sam Morgan Moore, Nick Robinson, Ben Rowe,Mike Searle (courtesy of Bare Feet Promotions), Steve Tanner and Robert Wescomb.

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REST OF CORNWALL

Ann’s PastiesSunny CornerBeacon TerraceThe Lizard01326 290889annspasties.co.uk

Archie Brown’sVegetarian CaféBread StreetPenzance01736 362828archiebrowns.co.uk

Bhodi’s Beach Café and BistroSouth Fistral BeachPentire, Newquay01637 850793

Blue Reef AquariumTowan PromenadeNewquay01637 878134bluereefaquarium.co.uk

Café Irie38 Fore StreetNewquay01637 859200

Camel Trail WadebridgeBridge Bike HireThe Camel TrailWadebridge01208 813050bridgebikehire.co.uk

Driftwood Gallery24 New Bridge StreetTruro01872 273747driftwoodgallery.co.uk

Eden ProjectBodelva01726 811911edenproject.com

The Exchange PenzancePrinces Street, Penzance01736 363715newlynartgallery.co.uk

Lusty Glaze Adventure CentreLusty Glaze BeachLusty Glaze RoadNewquay01637 872444lustyglaze.co.uk

Minack Theatre Porthcurno, Penzance01736 810181minack.com

The Mineral TramwaysCycling/Walking TrailsBike Chain Bissoe Bike Hire Old Conns WorksBissoe01872 870341cornwallcyclehire.com

Mobius KitesurfingSchoolThe Watering HolePerranporth BeachPerranporth08456 430 630

Mount Hawke Skate ParkGrover WaterworksMount Hawke01209 890705 mounthawke.com

The New HarbourRestaurantSouth Quay HillNewquay HarbourNewquay01637 874062finns2go.com

Newlyn Art GalleryNew Road, Newlyn01736 363715newlynartgallery.co.uk

Sunset Surf Café10 Gwithian TowansGwithian, Hayle01736 752575

Tate St IvesPorthmeor BeachSt Ives01736 796226tate.org.uk

Terrace Coffee and Sandwich Bar15 Market Jew StreetPenzance01736 364604

Trevaskis Farm HayleTrevaskis FarmGwinear, Hayle01209 713931

Extreme Academy and The Hotel (beach-sports hire/lessons)On The BeachWatergate Bay01637 860543watergatebay.co.uk

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By train, Penryn is eight minutes from Falmouth and 14 from Truro.

Truro’s on the main Paddington to Penzance line; so from thereyou’ve got plenty of trains east to Plymouth, Exeter and London, or west towards Penzance (which is approximately 45 minutes from Truro).

Subsidised bus tickets (60p each at the time of printing) are available for ‘Zone A’ journeys. These cover Falmouth, Penryn and a (roughly) five-mile radius.

Driving times obviously depend on the time of day; Falmouth is three miles away, Truro is ten and the north coast (atPorthtowan, for example) is only 12 miles and usually takesless than 25 minutes. Newquay’s likely to take 30-40minutes, and St Ives is more like 45 minutes.

Relentless�Boardmasters�Festival�2011

The UK’s biggest surf, skate and music festival Newquay, Cornwall. For info visit:www.boardmasters.co.uk

night-time

A students,guide to life in Cornwall

night-time

New places and new experiencesdefine nightlife in Cornwall.We can’t promise you the massivenightclubs and stadium gigs you mightexpect elsewhere, but then wewouldn’t want to. What you get inCornwall is original. There arevenues unlike any others: pubs, barsand restaurants of every kind,intimate nightclubs, inspired clubnights and a live music culture thattakes some beating.

Whether it’s the Eden Sessionslighting up the famous biomes,partying ’til dawn in Newquay, aspectacular production at the open-air Minack Theatre, a rammed gig atThe Stannary or trawling from pub topub in Falmouth, each one with livemusic to entertain you, there’s noshortage of afterhours activities.

Cornwall is an open book. You canmake your night out whatever youwant it to be. Organise your ownboat party, promote your own gig,plan your own festival or just head

along to the wealth of eventson offer every night of the week.

Cornwall is changing – it’s one of the UK’s fastest-growing regions – and it’sinviting you to be part of its successful andambitious new identity. To create yourCornwall. To live it. Exciting times...

Òi�am�still�having�an�amazing�experience�here;�my�course�is�

stimulating�and�extremely�enjoyable,�and�the�social�life�

is�simply�fantastic!�my�experience�is�unique,�because�of�the

range�of�students�who�study�both�at�the�University�of�

exeter�and�University�College�Falmouth�on�the�same�campus.Ó

Daniel Venton, Geography

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Bringing top notch acts down toThe Stannary since its inception,Aaron Hornibrook of Hold ItDown is a big fan of the venue,and with sell-out crowds and agreat vibe it’s easy to see why.“The atmosphere is awesome atThe Stannary because it’s alwaysfull of people who know how toparty. Performers respond wellto that, and almost everyonethat plays there wants to comeback.” These performers haveincluded Pendulum, Chase andStatus, Mr Scruff and Nero.

The Stannary is the largest capacity venue in Cornwall. It has played host to the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Mr Scruff, Pendulum and, most recently, Radio One’s Annie Mac. It was the first place in the UK that JackJohnson ever played. Performers love it for its atmosphere, it hosts everything from gigs to masked balls and, best of all, it’s ours.

Situated on the Cornwall Campus, The Stannary is at the heart of entertainment in Cornwall, so you couldn’t be closerto the action. And action there is, with something on almost every night of the week. “By working with the best andbiggest names in the South West,” says Jess Chambers, FXU Ents Officer, “we aim to put on some of the best nights out,with names like Wretch 32 and Modestep as well as working on more cultural events, such as celebrating the ChineseNew Year with an event-filled day followed by an evening of celebration.”

So yes, while it’s a great place to see big names play to big crowds, it’s a lot more than that too. Like everything else in Cornwall,it has so much to offer that you just wouldn’t find anywhere else. The Cornwall Film Festival has run screenings here, it playshost to one of Cornwall’s best comedy nights. Indoor skate jams, BMX demonstrations, surf parties and masked balls have also allbeen on the agenda.

In fact, almost any event you can imagine has taken, or will take place, here. That’s the beauty of studying at the CornwallCampus: you become part of the scene. If you want to put a night on, host an event or even hold a skate competition, you can. Or, if you’d rather let someone else to do the hard work, then just relax and let the great events and activitiescome to you.

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Freshers’ Activities Day and nightactivities for new and not-so-newstudents. The Snow Ball The Stannary istransformed, everyone gets to be glamorous and there’s mistletoe aplenty. Live Music Bands and DJs are a regularfeature, from big names to local student bands.Film Night Every Tuesday: films, in the barand free. Quiz Night Like a pub quiz, but with loads of students, every Wednesday.Squid Night Cheap drinks all evening, every Thursday.

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When it comes to nightlife, Falmouth has a lot more than meets the eye. Fromscenic pubs on the water’s edge to stylish contemporary bars, nightclubs toboat parties, Falmouth has its own unique brand of after-dark entertainment.A great selection of pubs, bars and nightclubs in places like Penzance,Newquay and Truro are also within surprisingly easy reach.

Surrounded by water, Falmouth has great views. Perched up on a hill overlooking theestuary, the Boathouse is one of Falmouth’s most popular pubs; its lovely covereddecking area and heated lamps mean you can enjoy it all year round. In the centre oftown, the Waterman’s has a large decking area right on the water’s edge, as well as abusy roster of live bands and DJs. Meanwhile, the Chain Locker and Quayside aretwo lovely old-school pubs that share a big outside area overlooking the inner harbour,which gets packed out on most summer nights. For a relaxed evening break, tryDolly’s Bar for tapas, cocktails and wine, or maybe head to the Mali ThaiRestaurant for a good – and reasonably-priced – night out. The HAND Beer Barhas a walled courtyard, over 70 bottled beers and a mission to bring the joys of craftbeer from all over the world to Cornwall, while The Front is famed for friendlinessand choice, as well as its beer: it was CAMRA’s 2011 Cornish Pub of the Year.

Ten minutes’ walk over to the beach, the Gylly Beach Café is a great place to watch themoon on the sea; and keep an eye on their posters/flyers for yet more great live music. If

you’re after a nice traditional pub, Finn McCoul’s and Jacob’sLadder are popular with students and often host live music.

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There’s more than one way for DJs to get music into your system, and Falmouth leadsthe way in pioneering small and medium venues, as well as large.

Club I (Club International, in full) is the town’s old-school, big-night-out club, with its three bars, cheesyanthems and full-on dance music. Elsewhere, though, there are hip bars galore. 5 Degrees Below isdownstairs from the ever-popular 5 Degrees West restaurant: its live music and special guest appearancesmean some of Falmouth’s best partying in the kind of bar/club which blends intimate surroundings, a bigsound system and a great atmosphere, especially on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Underground’susually lively and its student night is Monday, the same night for which Waterman’s has been gaining areputation for its guest DJs. Meanwhile, Toast is one of the busiest bars in town, with DJs dishing up theparty vibe most nights, look out in particular for Binary Beats, every Monday. The Shed serves cocktailswith a colourful, kooky vibe. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays are more about the Open Mics andSongwriter Nights, whether it’s at Jacob’s Ladder, The Front or the Q-Bar.

Over in Penryn, Miss Peapod’s has table tennis, live music nights with a great riverside deckingarea and they offer student specials and discounts. Number 20 is a cosy bar with events and livemusic throughout the week.

Out of town, Sand Bar (Praa Sands, on the south coast), Blue Bar (Porthtowan), Sandsifter(Godrevy), and the Watering Hole (Perranporth) – all on the north coast – offer food and live music invariously ravishing beachside locations. Club 2K in Penzance sees top DJs and live bands travelling downfrom London, Brighton and Bristol, while over in Newquay, you’ll find all the ingredients for a really bignight out. Alternatively, make your way into Truro for more great bars, pubs and live music, including twonightclubs, L2 and Office.

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CUltURe After hours in Cornwall doesn’t just mean drinking anddancing; there is a whole wealth of ways to fill yourevenings if you want something a little more cerebral to tempt your sense of adventure.

Falmouth’s very own art centre and independent cinema, ThePoly, is a great place to start if you fancy a touch of culture – ithas constantly updated exhibitions, often from the art studentsand graduates that you’ll share a campus with, as well as localand national artists. It also houses a quirky cinema-cum-theatrethat gets interesting independent and art films, as well asblockbusters and live music, theatre and dance. If you fancy atraditional cinema experience, the Phoenix in Falmouth – amodern cinema in a beautiful, converted old Drill Hall – offersbig box office hits every day of the week.

The Cornwall Film Festival, staged all over the county –including Falmouth – every November, is a must for film buffs,while the internationally renowned screening night Futureshortsvisits Penzance’s Acorn Arts Centre regularly and is well worthchecking out. The Acorn also has some great live acts to offer soit’s always worth keeping an eye on their programme.

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The Poly, Falmouth’s own art centre with independent films and big box office releases as well as exhibitions and live performancesshowing daily. And students get a discount!

“Falmouth is cool, colourful, and eclectic. It’s not somewhere to fit in; to hide amongst the crowd. It is somewhere to stand out. It is versatile,an assault on all senses. It is acoustic music floating out of a windowoverlooking the beach, but it’s also dubstep and drum and bass poundingout of a crowded underground club. It is toffee and shortbread and icecream, but it’s also a dangerous mix of weird spirits in shots with equallydangerous names. It is incredibly beautiful and peaceful, but it’s alsounabashedly riotous. It is the postcard you think you recognise, but flipthat postcard over and the blank space is yours to write in. Falmouth, inshort, can be whatever you want it to be.”

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For more live action entertainment head to the Hall for Cornwall inTruro, with its varied and exciting line up of touring theatre, dance, comedyand big-name gigs. Past shows include Elbow, Coldplay, Jimmy Carr,Derren Brown, Morrissey, Eddie Izzard, Rambert DanceCompany, English Touring Opera and loads more besides. (There are generous student concessions on some shows here, it’s always worth asking).

For an experience not to be missed, the Minack Theatre atPorthcurno never fails to astound, with panoramic views out to seafrom an amphitheatre hewn from the cliff. Cornwall’s own Wildworks,Miracle and Kneehigh theatre companies also put on spectacularoutdoor productions every summer. Don’t miss the opportunity towatch plays in castles, subtropical gardens and tin-mines, or inKneehigh’s semi-regular summer home, the amazing Asylum.

Two nights out in Cornwall are never the same. Whether it’s wanderingaround Falmouth following a trail of films projected onto building windows;popping into a bustling gallery, as it has its latest exhibition launch (trust us, ithappens a lot!); or having a quiet drink only for a ukulele band to strike upas part of an open-mic night, going out in Cornwall always keeps you onyour toes, wherever you go and whatever you do. That’s what makes it so special.

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Take your tent and a barbecue for a Saturday nightwith a difference at the many small campsites justa short drive away but with a change of sceneryto make you smile. Cornwall is designed forenjoying the al fresco life and you can pitch yourtent at beach-side spots and treat yourself to abit of fresh local fish or catch it yourself! Onenight away at the weekend can feel like aproper holiday; and it’s a lot cheaper…

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The Cornish music scene is varied and vibrant, with a span of great venuesproviding the best bands with a platform on which to wow the crowds.

The acclaimed Eden Sessions always attracts big names and a wide variety: Kasabian,Muse, Amy Winehouse, Oasis, Mumford and Sons, Florence and the Machineand Pendulum have all played in recent years, with the world-famous biomesproviding a striking backdrop.

And every August sees the Relentless Boardmasters Festival on three sites acrossNewquay. Apart from a major music festival on a beautiful clifftop, it offers action sportsincluding surf, skate, BMX and a variety of stages and tents featuring a wide range of bands and DJs.

But Cornwall isn’t all about endless one-off gigs and large-scale festivals. Sure, we get the big names, but our music scene has so much more to it than the same acts you see on bills countrywide. We’ve got intimate, atmospheric gigs and events thatfeel like you are really experiencing something, with venues like the Blue Bar(Porthtowan), the Watering Hole (Perranporth) and the Koola Club (Newquay)leading the way. From up and coming electro-punk bands shaking their stuff to hotand sticky funk and soul nights that have you dancing ‘til you drop, these places have it all. In keeping with the inclination to get outside in Cornwall, many mini-festivalsappear across the county for a day or two with some great music to watch theevening sun go down.

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From its open mic nights on a Sunday to the local band gigsthat raise the roof, this is no ordinary beach café. The guyshere have their finger well and truly on the pulse of the localmusic scene and do great grub too! Oh, and keep an eyeopen for the fire jugglers on the beach as the sun goes down.

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Closer to home, if you want a live music fix,Falmouth will definitely deliver; the whole town isawash with gigs. From metal to jazz and open mic,there’s a real sense of community here and a DIY spiritunlike anywhere else in the country; in fact you’ll easilyfind live music in Falmouth every night of the week. If youwant to put on a night, chances are you’ll be able to do itwithout much hassle at all (there are numerous pubs,clubs and venues open to ideas).

Local hotspots like Miss Peapod’s, Five Degrees Belowand Gylly Beach Café are fast gaining a reputation forputting on some of the most eclectic gigs you’re likely toencounter. And with the area being such a creative hub, you can almost always guarantee that there’ll be a buzzingaudience on hand too.

The Front Offering everything from folk music andCornish dancing on a Monday to live jazz on a Sunday, with lots more in between.

Number 20 For a chilled out night, wander down to No 20 in Penryn on a Thursday for live music from local musicians and singers.

Princess Pavillions Falmouth’s theatre-style venue with recentgigs from Seth Lakeman, Kaiser Chiefs,Rizzle Kicks and Ruarri Joseph.

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FALMOUTH AND PENRYN

The Balti House47 Arwenack StreetFalmouth01326 317905baltifalmouth.co.uk

The BoathouseBeacon Street, Falmouth01326 315425

The Chainlocker and ShipwrightsQuay Hill, Falmouth01326 311085

Club ISt George’s ArcadeChurch Street, Falmouth01326 311284clubifalmouth.com

Cribbs CaribbeanRestaurant33 Arwenack StreetFalmouth01326 210000cribbscornwall.co.uk

Dolly’s Tea Room and Wine Bar21 Church Street Falmouth01326 218400dollysbar.co.uk

Eight Bar and Kitchen8-10 Webber StreetFalmouth01326 318011eight-bar.co.uk

Finn McCoul’s1 Killigrew StreetFalmouth01326 318653

Five Degrees West 7 Grove Place, Falmouth01326 3112885degreesfalmouth.co.uk

Five Degrees BelowDetails as above

The Front BarCustom House Quay Falmouth01326 212168

Gem Fish Bar6 Quarry HillFalmouth01326 313640

Gurkha2A The Moor, Falmouth01326 311483/317478gurkhafalmouth.com

HAND Beer Bar3 Old Brewery Yard Falmouth01326 319888

Hunky Dory Restaurant46 Arwenack StreetFalmouth01326 212997hunkydoryfalmouth.co.uk

Indaba on the BeachSwanpoolFalmouth01326 311886indabafish.co.uk

Jacob’s Ladder Inn1-2 Chapel TerraceFalmouth01326 311010thejacobsladderinn.co.uk

Mango Tango5-7 Church StreetFalmouth01326 316909mangotangofalmouth.com

Miss Peapod’sJubilee WharfCommercial Road, Penryn01326 374424misspeapod.co.uk

Nancy’s and The Rumbar4 Killigrew StreetFalmouth01326 319100

Number 20Lower Market StreetPenryn01326 377379number-20.co.uk

Phoenix CinemaFalmouthBerkeley ValeFalmouth01326 313072merlincinemas.co.uk

Pizza Express1 Maritime HouseDiscovery QuayFalmouth01326 318841pizzaexpress.com

Princess Pavilion41 Melvill RoadFalmouth01326 211222carrickleisureservices.org.uk

Q-Bar15a Killigrew StreetThe Moor, Falmouth01326 210294

The Quayside41 Arwenack StreetFalmouth01326 368391reallocalpubs.com

The Seaview InnWodehouse TerraceFalmouth01326 311359seaviewfalmouth.co.uk

The Shack SeafoodRestaurant9 Tidemill HouseDiscovery QuayFalmouth01326 212800

The Shed6/7 Tidemill HouseDiscovery QuayFalmouth01326 318502

The StannaryTremough CampusTreliever RoadPenryn

A useful list of some of the great spots in which to while away your evening in Falmouth,Penryn and beyond.

The Star and Garter52 High StreetFalmouth01326 318313

Thai Orchid21 High StreetFalmouth01326 211028/313989

The Thirsty Scholar18 West Street Penryn01326 372996

Toast Bar and Restaurant18 Church StreetFalmouth01326 219255toastfalmouth.co.uk

Two Ten Restaurant30 Arwenack StreetFalmouth01326 210200twoten200.co.uk

The Underground29 High StreetFalmouth07845 424409

Waterman’s28 Market StreetFalmouth01326 311158

REST OF CORNWALL

The Acorn Arts CentreParade Street, Penzance01736 363545acornartscentre.co.uk

Berties East Street, Newquay 01637 872255bertiesclub.com

Blue Beach Bar and BrasserieEastcliffBeach Road Porthtowan01209 890329blue-bar.co.uk

Carnglaze CavernsSt Neot, Liskeard01579 320251carnglaze.com

Chy Bar and Koola Club12 Beach Road, Newquay01637 873415thekoola.com

Eden SessionsEden ProjectBodelva01726 811972edenproject.com/sessions

Hall for CornwallBack Quay, Truro01872 262466hallforcornwall.co.uk

The Plaza Cinema69 Lemon Street, Truro01872 272894wtwcinemas.co.uk

Penzance Arts ClubChapel HouseChapel StreetPenzance 01736 363761penzanceartsclub.co.uk

The Regal Cinema6 Fore Street, Redruth01209 216278merlincinemas.co.uk

Sand BarPraa Sands, Penzance01736 763516sandbarpraasands.co.uk

Sandsifter1 Godrevy Towans, Gwithian01736 758457sandsiftergodrevy.co.uk

Salt BarGround FloorWhite’s Warehouse25 Foundry Square, Hayle01736 755862salt-hayle.co.uk

Sterts TheatreUpton CrossLiskeard01579 362382sterts.co.uk

SOUND NightclubBranwells Mill68 Market Jew StreetPenzance01736 331211soundpenzance.com

WalkaboutThe CrescentNewquay01637 853000walkabout.eu.com

Watering HolePerranporth BeachPerranporth01872 572888the-wateringhole.co.uk

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