MyCornwall Magazine - Dec/Jan

Hello and
We have moved into colder, darker days,
and the 2022 summer heatwave seems a
million miles away. Tough as it was, it had
some unexpected results.
For example, the wine-making team at
Knightor saw a bumper yield of goodquality
grapes thanks to weather more
familiar to the Mediterranean (see
p64). Meanwhile, in the Tamar Valley,
the National Trust celebrates its 75th
anniversary of looking after Cotehele by
producing an unusual golden Christmas
garland which owes less to the occasion
and more to the flowers that could survive
and thrive in the sweltering climes, such
as statice and xerochrysums (pictured).
There are plenty of events in this issue to
fill your calendar, from festive pantomimes
to ongoing art exhibitions. You might be
minded to participate in the RSPB Garden
Bird Watch in January (p8), and learn
about the species on the British Trust for
Ornithology’s red list, as featured on our
cover (p28).
You can also find out more about two
characters from Cornwall’s past: Edward
Hain, whose post-war hospital is in the
process of being handed over to the St
Ives community following a successful
campaign (p30); and Elizabeth Carne,
the plucky Penzance native whose story
has inspired Jill George’s historical
novel (p32).
Elsewhere, Elizabeth Dale – recipient
of Cornwall Heritage Trust’s prestigious
Heritage Volunteer award - meets Samuel
Davison, whose new book showcases
his stunning photography of Cornwall’s
ancient stones (p43). If you appreciate
them as much as he does, consider
supporting the trust – find out more
about it on page 34.
Nadelik Lowen ha Bledhen Nowdydh da!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Oll an gwella
Kirstie
The 2023 Christmas garland in Cotehele Great
Hall. © National Trust Images/Trevor Ray Hart
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