Tag: Cornwall
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Sir Tim Smit: Eden Project Anniversary Signals a Brighter World for Nature
How a Cornwall landmark marks 25 years As the Eden Project in Cornwall reaches its silver anniversary, founder Sir Tim Smit offers a cautiously optimistic reading of the world. Across a quarter century, the biomes housing tropical flora and the surrounding gardens have become a symbol of how people can reconnect with nature, foster biodiversity,…
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World at a Better Place: Tim Smit Reflects on Eden Project’s 25-Year Impact
H2: A quarter-century milestone for the Eden Project Sir Tim Smit, co-founder of the Eden Project, marked the organization’s 25th anniversary by reflecting on how the world has evolved since its inception in Cornwall. He argues that the global attitude toward nature has shifted in meaningful ways, with people increasingly aware of biodiversity, climate challenges,…
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Cornwall Grants Back TECwomen’s TECgirls Reach for the Sky to Inspire Young Women into Aviation
Funding Fuels a Bright Future for Young Women in Cornwall’s Aviation Scene A government grant of nearly £100,000 is backing a forward-thinking initiative designed to open doors for girls and young women in Cornwall who are curious about aviation, aerospace, and engineering. TECwomen CIC announced that the funding will power its TECgirls Reach for the…
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Cornwall Grants Propel TECgirls Reach for the Sky in Aviation Careers
New Funding Boosts Women’s Pathways into Aviation in Cornwall A government grant of nearly £100,000 is set to transform opportunities for young women in Cornwall who aspire to careers in aviation, aerospace, and engineering. The funding will support TECwomen CIC’s TECgirls Reach for the Sky project, a targeted initiative designed to inspire and equip the…
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Cornwall Grants Propel TECgirls Reach for the Sky to Inspire Aviation Careers for Young Women
Overview: A generous grant to boost women in aviation A government grant close to £100,000 is set to transform opportunities for young women in Cornwall who dream of careers in aviation, aerospace, and engineering. The funding supports TECwomen CIC’s TECgirls Reach for the Sky project, an initiative designed to inspire and equip girls and young…
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Dreamlike Christmas: Fishermen’s Friends Sing at Westminster Abbey Christmas Concert
Dreamlike moment for Fishermen’s Friends In a night many described as surreal and heartwarming, the shanty group Fisherman’s Friends from Port Isaac, Cornwall, took center stage at the annual Christmas carol concert held in Westminster Abbey. Invited personally by Catherine, Princess of Wales, the event blended royal ceremony with the earthy, sea-salted harmonies the group…
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Singing at Westminster Abbey: Fisherman’s Friends’ Dream Christmas Moment
Dream Moment at a Grand Christmas Occasion In a year when many musicians chase global stages, a small shanty group from Port Isaac, Cornwall, found themselves on a setting fit for legends. Fisherman’s Friends were invited to perform at Westminster Abbey’s annual Christmas carol concert, a revered event that blends centuries of choral tradition with…
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Canada’s International Student Cap: A Lifeline for Rents, But a Challenge for Colleges
The cap’s ripple effect on rents For years, Canada welcomed international students in large numbers, fueling a dynamic rental market near campuses. Landlords benefited from steady demand, and tuition-dependent budgets at many colleges and universities grew in tandem with enrolment. When Ottawa introduced a cap on new study permits to rebalance growth, rents began to…
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Plane collision north of Cornwall Ontario leaves one dead: TSB investigates
Overview of the incident Two small aircraft collided in mid-air Saturday morning north of Cornwall, Ontario, in South Glengarry Township. Police and authorities confirmed one fatality in what appeared to be a rare but tragic aviation accident. The collision occurred around 10:50 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB),…
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Frankie the Flamingo Spotted 100 Miles Away: From Cornwall to Brittany
Headline: Frankie the Flamingo Travels Far From Home In a tale that blends luck, escape, and the unpredictability of wild birds, Frankie the four-month-old flamingo from Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall, has captured headlines across the Channel. After an extraordinary journey that researchers are still unpacking, Frankie was reported approximately 100 miles away in Brittany,…