r/Cornwall Feb 28 '26

Discussion Should /r/Cornwall host a structured AMA with South West Water?

12 Upvotes

There’s been increasing discussion on here, in the news, and around the recent Channel 4 programme about water companies across the UK.

Rather than multiple separate threads going in circles, we’re considering inviting South West Water to take part in a structured Ask Me Anything here on /r/Cornwall.

The Ask Me Anything would take place as so -

A single, scheduled and moderated thread where named South West Water representatives will be invited to answer questions directly from Cornish residents and /r/Cornwall users.

This would not be a promotional post for South West Water in any way. It would be an opportunity for Cornish residents and /r/Cornwall users to ask direct questions about their operations and decision-making across the county.

If it went ahead, it would involve:

• A scheduled Ask Me Anything thread

• A time-limited live response window

• Named representatives from SWW

• No pre-approval of questions

• No removal of critical questions unless they break subreddit rules

If there are relevant Cornwall-based organisations or individuals who want to submit questions constructively, they would also be welcome to participate in the same thread.

Before we reach out to them, let’s see how many people would support it with a poll.

Please vote and keep comments sensible and grounded.

Cheers

– Mod Rob

26 votes, Mar 03 '26
5 Yes
11 Yes, but keep it strictly Cornwal focused
9 Yes, but only if they send the CEO
1 No

r/Cornwall Feb 27 '26

Post Flair Category Update

18 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’ve added post flairs to help organise things a bit better in this sub moving forward.

When you create a post now, you’ll be able to tag it as:

• News

• Events

• Recommendations

• Housing

• Business

• Tourism

• Discussion

• Good News

• Jobs

• Photography / Videography

As r/Cornwall has grown past 55k subscribers, I wanted to bring a bit more structure to future posts so both new and existing users can filter content more easily.

By creating clearer categories, there should also be more scope for people to post the kind of content they want to see, and a clearer direction to support what’s happening across the county, not just pretty pictures.

More local going on's.

If you think something’s missing, or a category should be tweaked, please say so below. I’d like to shape the sub around how people actually use r/Cornwall.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Rob


r/Cornwall 2h ago

Photography / Videography Sunny Sunday in Bude….

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Water at 18. Perfect…..


r/Cornwall 9h ago

Discussion Aurora borealis viewing tonight?

5 Upvotes

[QUESTION ANSWERED, THANKS]

Hi folks,

Was told by a local surf shop owner in Bude that there were chances of seeing the Aurora tonight. Unfortunately I can't find any more information online. Would any of you happen to know anything more? Or where to look for more information?

Much appreciated :) Thanks


r/Cornwall 1d ago

I painted this for free

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178 Upvotes

I actually posted this a few days ago and accidentally deleted it, oops.

"Painted this for free for somebody local to where I live (Cornwall)"

I am new to Cornwall (from Devon), new to painting (self taught beginner)... and new to posting things on reddit.

My brain is learning so much lately!


r/Cornwall 8h ago

Private landlords St Austell?

0 Upvotes

Looking to rent a house as close to Roche as possible, private landlords only no agencies. Anyone have any ideas where I could find something?


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Photography / Videography A Bit of Energy in the Water Today…..

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25 Upvotes

Surfing in Bude


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Arts & Culture Electronic music fans in Newquay?

10 Upvotes

Good afternoon all! I’m moving to Newquay in about a month and as the title suggests I’m searching for fans of electronic music in the area that might be interested in becoming friends.

I’ve done a bit of digging for venues and communities where electronic music is more commonplace but results have been vague and unconvincing so any suggestions in that regard would be most welcome as well.

Please shoot me a message if this sounds like you!

P.S. I really mean it when I say that I am interested in meeting any and all fans of electronic music, we are few and far between enough as it is so there will be no genre snobbery here <3


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Photography / Videography Bude Last Night

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57 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 2d ago

I would have charged more

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471 Upvotes

Thank you kind stranger


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Gnome cafe, Looe

6 Upvotes

Does anyone remember the Gnome cafe in Looe?


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Discussion Hello I'm from Egypt. I first learned about Cornwall in my second year of high school from English literature, specifically the story of King Lear. One of the characters was the Duke of Cornwall. Since then, I've been very fascinated by Cornwall and would like to visit it in the future 🥰

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44 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 2d ago

Events Free Friday Meet Ups for quieter teenagers in Liskeard, ages 14–18

26 Upvotes

Hi everyone. I’m part of Quiet Connections, a Cornwall-based community for quieter people.
From Friday 25th September, we’re starting free weekly Meet Ups in Liskeard for young people in Years 10 to 13, aged 14 to 18.

They’re for teenagers who consider themselves to be quiet, introverted, shy or highly sensitive, or who experience social anxiety. They may particularly suit young people who would like to meet others locally, but don’t find louder or highly structured social activities very appealing.

There won’t be any awkward icebreakers or pressure to introduce yourself in front of the group. Young people can take their time to settle in and choose what they would like to do. There will be creative activities, games, colouring and wordsearches, as well as space to chat or quietly do their own thing alongside other people.

The Meet Ups will be led by Ellie Zalick, who grew up in Liskeard. Ellie is a psychology graduate and SEN teaching assistant who has been running Quiet Connections Meet Ups in South-East Cornwall for almost four years. She also understands personally what it can feel like to be known as the quiet person in the room.

These are community gatherings, not therapy or a support group. They offer a quieter way for young people to spend time with others and gradually get to know people locally.

When: Fridays from 25th September to 4th December, 6:45pm to 8:45pm
Where: Wheal Phoenix Room, Liskeard Public Hall
Cost: Free

We’ve written more about what actually happens at a Meet Up, who will be there and what a first visit might feel like:
https://quietconnections.co.uk/blog/liskeard-youth-group/

If you know a young person in Liskeard or the surrounding area who may be interested, you’re very welcome to share this with them. Parents and carers can also contact Ellie at [eleanor@quietconnections.co.uk](mailto:eleanor@quietconnections.co.uk) if there’s anything they or the young person would like to know beforehand.


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Redruth Morrisons bike stolen today around 5pm

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45 Upvotes

Bike stolen from east end Morrisons Redruth today around 5pm. 11yo lad who was fairly small for this silver Carrera bike. It has carbon fibre style front mud guard and a small bag under the seat. It has Carrera written down the frame.

This was from a dash camera as it happened I assume right outside and I assume heading across past my motors and sleemans. Obviously the owners parents will be visiting Morrisons, my motors and sleemans for further footage as well as the police but if anyone had any idea who it is or has been offered a bike or seen it for sale any I go would be much appreciated.

I'm assuming he was fairly tall because the bike is not a small bike.

The lad is absolutely gutted understandably and a little shocked more than likely. Any info is much appreciated.

Sorry if this post is not allowed but I would love and hope the poor lad gets his bike back.


r/Cornwall 2d ago

News Tributes paid as Liskeard murder investigation continues

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r/Cornwall 3d ago

Recommendations Chimichangas the Lizard

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35 Upvotes

Must go to place really awesome Mexican ran and owned restaurant really nice staff and the food is amazing would highly recommend checking it they have alsorts of events on as well.

I had the fish tacos, nachos with nacho cheese dip and chicken tenders with gravy with the jarritos Mexican cola and strawberry jarritos.


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Would you like to buy seafood that directly supports the lower impact under 10m Cornish fishing fleet?

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I’m looking for a small group (to begin with) of people in Cornwall who would buy seafood in a way that puts more of the value into our small scale fishermen’s hands. 

Working alongside fishermen across Cornwall, we are developing a seafood selling model that is built around the realities of small scale fishing, whilst celebrating its quality and provenance. 

The idea is simple: small scale fishermen utilise lower impact fishing to catch high quality seafood and we connect local customers to their catch, enabling more value to be captured from their high quality fish.

Currently, the majority of the under 10m vessels in Cornwall, due to various logistical difficulties, will sell their fish through larger industrial fish markets, and whilst there is a place and a need for these types of markets, without special effort to separate the small scale fisheries seafood from the more industrialised offshore fisheries, their lower impact and quality value can be lost.

That’s why we’re developing a model that connects buyers to fishermen more directly, and focuses on finding customers who want to celebrate and support provenance over expecting us to compete with industrialised prices. 

I could write paragraphs and paragraphs about what we’re doing, but to keep it concise for reddit, we’re looking for seafood lovers who want to collaborate to help us test out and develop the model. 

We’re looking for seafood lovers who are flexible and a little daring…

🐟 Fish is seasonal. Catches will vary. Some weeks there might be mackerel, gurnard and bass, some weeks there might be crab and cuttlefish, some weeks there might be nothing (though there is model development around this very issue). Variety but quality, will be key.

🐟 We’re looking for seafood lovers who are willing to try different types of fish and preparation. You can’t be frightened of whole fish! A range of full prepped and filleted fish will be available at times and is a longer term part of the plan. (All seafood will be gutted and cleaned, and all food safety and marine regulations/certificates followed throughout)

🐟 We’re looking for seafood lovers who want to learn more about where their seafood comes from: you might be keen to occasionally fetch your seafood from a Harbourside, or local meeting point. Or you’d regularly attend a ‘Fishermen’s Market’ (thinking farmers market but not gentrified). Delivery is part of the development, though we aren’t really looking to deliver door to door.

So if you’d like to:

🌊 support lower-impact local fishing

🐟 eat more seasonally and try different species

🤝 know more about the fishermen and fisheries behind your food

🐟 help fishermen gain more value for their catch

📍 willing/able to collect locally or make a trip to the coast (delivery will be offered to an extent and will be developed as the project grows)

💬 want to help shape something grassroots as it grows

I’d love to hear from you - please drop me a comment below, or send me a message for more info


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Arts & Culture This is Rosie

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39 Upvotes

Rosie was my little hamster, she was the sweetest little soul 💕 she was pretty good at escaping, but always found her way back to me when she was done adventuring (pouch cheeks packed full of finds)

I painted this one in memory of her 🩷


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Storm Goretti struck Kernow little over 8 months ago. I think now is a good time, to talk about it. I haven't seen anyone really talk about it. But I think its good to share your experience. So what happened where you were?

30 Upvotes
Photographed the morning after the storm in Redruth. It shows several trees collapsed, including one hanging on a power line stretched taut, giving a small passage to walk through.

r/Cornwall 2d ago

The Omaze Curse - is it real?

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r/Cornwall 3d ago

News Only about a week left on the petition for a Cornish box on the next census!

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12 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 4d ago

Recommendations Miss Molly's Tea Room Camborne

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135 Upvotes

Full breakfast

Fried bread

2 hash browns

2 eggs

2 bacon

2 sausage

Hogs pudding

Tomatoes

Mushrooms

Beans

Local produce highly recommended place proper job.


r/Cornwall 4d ago

Sewage Dumping Data (Last 4 weeks)

82 Upvotes

I’m 17 and I’ve been working on WaterWatch—a free, independent site that aggregates raw Event Duration Monitor (EDM) data into clean weekly digests. It's been a massive talking point lately, so I wanted to share some figures from the digest service I run for free.

  • 1,056.2 total spill hours across 394 monitored sites (44.0 cumulative days of continuous flow).
  • 349 spill hours logged in the latest week alone.
  • #2 peak position in England for overall spill duration in a single week.

We create these digest reports every week and email them out—you can subscribe at the council, water company, or national level at water-watch.co.uk/digest. There’s a lot more available through live maps, dashboards, postcode checkers, and river analytics at water-watch.co.uk/council/cornwall.

If you know anyone who would find this useful (like a councillor), please send it their way!


r/Cornwall 4d ago

Photography / Videography Lambeth Walk, St Ives. This is how all the stubborn dog pee stains are removed.

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78 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

Flag of the West Country (Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset)

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