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Duchy Palace Update

  Image Credit: Chris Downer via Wikimedia CC BY-SA 2.0 On 14th November Historic England issued their Heritage at Risk Register 2024. The Register  details  the health of England’s... Read more

Grant received to renovate Edgcumbe House and Guildhall

Lostwithiel Town Council has received just under £200K  (£199,101) to renovate Edgcumbe House and The Guildhall Both Edgcumbe House and the upper floor of the Guildhall have been closed... Read more

New Banking Hub in Bodmin - UPDATE

Bodmin Banking Hub has now opened its doors at its permanent home located at 6 Fore Street Bodmin PL31 2HQ (the old Clarks shop) Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm  Monday - Halifax (Once... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter November 2024

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Lostwithiel Community Centre: Planning Permission Approved

The planning application (PA24/05311) for renovation of the Lostwithiel Community Centre has been approved.   The Community Centre, which hosts over 100 activities and clubs each week, will undergo... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter October 2024

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New Art Workshops at Elaine Foster-Gandey Art in Lostwithiel

    Elaine Foster-Gandey Art, 15 Queen Street, Lostwithiel is excited to announce a series of creative and inspiring workshops open to the public starting  in October.Whether you’re... Read more

Lostwithiel Station Bridge finally Opens!

A footbridge, albeit only temporary, has finally been erected at Lostwithiel Station.  It is believed the previous footbridge was removed in the 1960's. The new footbridge has been installed following... Read more

Lostwithiel Community Centre Upgrade

The Community Centre trustees have a plan for a  £1m project to modernise the 40-year-old Lostwithiel Community Centre (LCC)  to improve  energy efficiency and access throughout. Additionally... Read more

Lostwithiel Heritage Buildings Project

    Based on an article from  the  The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly  Shared  Prosperity Fund  Website      "Lostwithiel Town Council is leading a... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter September 2024

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Lostwithiel Giants Archive: Now Live

   The Lostwithiel  Giants archive has been digitised and is now ready for your giant viewing pleasure!   New Years Eve Giants Parade 2016    Image Credit: David... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter August 2024

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Work begins on temporary footbridge for Lostwithiel

      From a Network Rail Press Release "Network Rail has started work at Lostwithiel station in Cornwall to build a footbridge over the railway for the first time in more than 50... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter July 2024

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Lost In Art

Go to the Lost in Art Trail on 14th September     Message from Lostwithiel Business Group:-   "We are delighted to launch our new annual event ‘Lost in Art’, which will... Read more

Change in Post Office Opening Times

    New opening times for Post Office in Community Centre from 1st July 2024 Tuesday 12:30-14:30 Friday 12:30-15:00 Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter June 2024

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Liddicoats offer Pasties by Post

From the 11th June pasties from Liddicoats Butchers (Adam's pasties) will be available online across the majority of mainland UK. Sold frozen to bake at home. Pre-orders now being taken at www.adamspasties.co.uk Read more

New Panto Group formed

From a facebook post by Lost in Panto dated 22nd May 2024:-   "Hello Lostwithiel!We are a local group of Lostwithiel-ites, with a big plan to produce a fantastic panto in support of a great local... Read more

Lostwithiel Medical Practice - May 2024 Newsletter

From a Lostwithiel Medical Practice  facebook post dated 14th May 2024:- "I am very pleased to let you know that our new appointment system is working very well. The new system was implemented after... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter May 2024

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Video of Cornwall Council Planning Meeting discussing Gillyflower Farm

A video recording of the Cornwall Council Extraordinary Strategic Planning Committee to discuss Gillyflower Farm planning application  (held 21st March 2024) is availble via  https://bit.ly/3UAM41W  The... Read more

Can you help Childrens Clinic for Cornwall?

From a  facebook post by Andy Elford    "Do you have some time to offer?  Childrens Clinic for Cornwall would really appreciate some of it! We are a small charity in Lostwithiel... Read more

Lostwithiel Business Group 2024 AGM

The Lostwithiel Business Group held its AGM on 25th March 2024. A new committee was elected.   Minutes can be read here. Read more

Mountchase Pharmacy: Change in Opening Hours from 22 April

  ·From a  Facebook post 10th Feb 2024 by Mountchase Pharmacy  · "CHANGE OF HOURS.We would like to let all our customers/patients know that we are changing our opening... Read more

Call Out For Images Of The Lostwithiel Giants

Image Credit:  Keith Seume    The Lost Giants have been awarded funding from Cornwall Council to digitise an archive documenting The Lostwithiel Giants Parade. The archive comprises... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter April 2024

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Update on the Station Footbridge

  Network Rail published a Press Release today about Lostwithiel Station footbridge.       In summary the release states  "........a new, temporary bridge will be built... Read more

Damage to Building in Fore St

Update  21st  March 2024 Fore Street is now open     Image Credit:  Clr Colin Martin   Update 17th March 2024 Public Toilet Refurbishment From 18 Mar 2024 to 31... Read more

Change in Appointment Booking at Lostwithiel Surgery

   From a  Facebook post dated 12th March  2024    Information for our Patients – Future Appointment Booking."From the beginning of April we are changing the way... Read more

Lostwithiel Newsletter March 2024

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Update on the Footbridge and Station Improvements

    Information provided by Prof John Scott from Lostwithiel Transport Users Group:- "I have had an update from Network Rail about our long-awaited footbridge. Because the proposed fibre-resin... Read more

Lostwithiel Station and Cornwall signalling upgrade

    Network Rail is carrying out a multi-million pound programme to improve the signalling in Cornwall and Devon This work will see the replacement of older-style signals and signalling equipment... Read more

Call to Support Community Centre

Message from the Trustees of the Lostwithiel Community Centre dated 20th December 2023:- "The Lostwithiel Community Centre is 40 years old this year and for all that time has been at the very heart of... Read more

School Project looking for Garden Tools

  Richard Brown is a youth worker with Anchor Church Fowey and attached to Fowey River Academy. He is  starting a project in January building a farm for the school.  He has initial funding... Read more

Carols at Christmas: Programme of events

Nothing brings people together and creates the magic of Christmas – of peace, goodwill and fellow feeling – as much as gathering to sing the old traditional Christmas Carols. However old or... Read more

Local Church Services Christmas 2023

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Volunteers needed by Children's Clinic for Cornwall

-Image Credit: Children's Clinic for Cornwall The Children's Clinic for Cornwall, located opposite Lostwithiel Medical Practice in the main car park, are looking for one or two volunteers  willing... Read more

Advent Window Trail: Dates and Locations 2023

      During the Advent period, homes and businesses around central Lostwithiel set up window displays with a numbered window, which are illuminated each evening like an Advent calendar. The... Read more

Storm Ciaran - GWR travel update

     High tide lashes the sea wall at Dawlish as a Cross Country high speed train heads for PlymouthImage Credit: Geof Sheppard, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons   Following... Read more

Disruption to Rail Services: 31st October to 12th November

There will be major engineering works on the Rail line through Cornwall between October 31st and November 12th.During this period there will be Rail replacement buses running in both the Penzance and... Read more

Volunteering opportunities at Restormel Castle

There are new volunteering opportunities at  Restormel Castle  To find out more, and to register your interest, follow this direct link or pop in and ask at the castle.Restormel Castle... Read more

Our New Doctor

 All the publicity generated by the  Really Lovely Projects video seeking to find a new doctor for Lostwithiel  has produced a result. We have a new doctor starting in  Lostwithiel... Read more

Heritage Buildings and Traffic Plans now available

  The Heritage Buildings Plan is now available and may be read via this link   (File Size 11MB) This study was commissioned by  Lostwithiel Town Team and Lostwithiel Town Council... Read more

Over £180,000 funding to future proof Duchy Palace

The Duchy Palace, Truro Cathedral and 13 other historic sites are set to benefit after three organisations successfully bid for support from the Shared Prosperity Fund to ensure these cultural assets can... Read more

Lostwithiel Modellers

Lostwithiel Modellers is a new organisation  looking to expand their membership. It doesn't matter what you make, it can be plastic models, dolls houses, aeroplanes, or any other material paper... Read more

Flying Scotsman to pass through Par and Lostwithiel

The Royal Scot (CC BY-NC 2.0)  Some rights reserved by midlander1231   The Flying Scotsman is scheduled to visit Cornwall on  Sunday 30th April, arriving at Par at 14.00... Read more

Lostwithiel Museum Summer Special

    Lostwithiel Heritage Walks will take place on Saturday Mornings in June, July and August. These are in addition to the Wednesday walks. The walks guide will be Mark Dawson. The first... Read more

National Garden Scheme: Gardens near Lostwithiel

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme  has donated over £67 million to nursing and health charities and in 2022 made an annual donation... Read more

Fundraising for Citizens Advice Cornwall

  Gatehouse at Lanhydrock House by Sarah Charlesworth, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons Citizens Advice Cornwall is launching a new challenge GO THE EXTRA MILE  to the public to raise vital... Read more

Castle Brewery wins National Gold

Lostwithiel  based Brewery has won a Gold Medal in the National Independent Beer Awards 2023.  Lostwithiel Business Group member Castle Brewery was the only Cornish brewery awarded a Gold Medal... Read more

Friends of St Bartholomew’s Church need your help

  A  message from Eleanor Knowles, Friends of St Bartholomew’s Secretary:- "The Friends of St Bartholomew’s Church Lostwithiel really need your help to maintain the fabric of the... Read more

Purchase premium olive oil minus the packaging

Fowey Valley Cider, a member of Lostwithiel Business Group, is offering to dispense premium Sicilian olive oil, as used by top chefs, into your reusable vessel of choice.  Owner Barrie Gibson has... Read more

Lerryn Area Minibus Association (LAMA) News

  Nick Warrick, LAMA secretary, writes:-"The LAMA minibus has a new parking slot in the Lerryn Car Park, for which we are very grateful to St Veep PC.  Proudly though our minibus stands in the... Read more

Lostwithiel Surgery Needs You !

Dr Howe retires at the end of March and Michelle Nineham and  Emma Mansfield have been approached by Lostwithiel surgery to create a nationwide marketing campaign to recruit new doctors to the town. ... Read more

Lostwithiel Area U3A: Celebration of 10th Anniversary

Learn Laugh LiveLostwithiel Area University of The Third Age  is now 10 years old, a thriving organisation that’s ready to celebrate! The first event is an Open Day designed to showcase the... Read more

Lostwithiel featured on BBC Spotlight

On 23rd December BBC journalists Melanie Chiswell and Johnny Rutherford spent most of the day in Lostwithiel speaking to local businesses and watching the Lantern Parade and Carol Concert. The town was... Read more

John Pegg: An Appreciation

 An Appreciation by Debenie MorsePublished in Lostwithiel Newsletter December 2022   I was first introduced to John Pegg by my mother, about thirty five years ago, when they were tending adjacent... Read more

Tackling Climate Change At Old Duchy Palace, Lostwithiel

             Photo: Purcell Architecture LtdA Low Carbon future for a 700-year-old building   Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust (CBPT) plans to carry out... Read more

Advent Window Trail 2022

Window Display at 16 North Street in December 2017 The Lostwithiel Advent Window Trail is now a long held tradition in the town. Some of the windows below have been decorated and lit during Advent since... Read more

Return of Lostwithiel Memory Cafe

Lostwithiel Memory Café is delighted to announce that we have re-opened, having considered all the risks from Covid 19 and the precautions we can take - no masks, but good ventilation. The venue... Read more

Lostwithiel Nativity Pageant Is Back

  The Lostwithiel Pageant is back, and you are invited to take part! Meet on Saturday 10th December in the Church Rooms, starting at 3.30pm (Dressing in costumes starts from2.30pm).   Weather... Read more

Lostwithiel Medical Practice: Flu and Covid Jab Dates

Flu / Covid Jabs will be available on Saturday 15th October and Sunday 16th October at Lostwithiel Medical Practice, North Street, Lostwithiel.  More details below:- Read more

Change To Post Office Times

        Community Centre Post Office Opening Hours have been changed from Monday 11th July 2022 New hours are:   Mondays 12 - 3pm and Thursdays 9.30am-12.30pmOutreach Service... Read more

Play Boules in Lostwithiel

   Lostwithiel Twinning Association has received permission to create a temporary Boulodrome on the Parade, between the War Memorial and the Garden of Remembrance. What is a Boulodrome? ... Read more

Good news from LAMA: Vehicle Loan Scheme costs are reducing

    The Lerryn Area Minibus Association (LAMA) are proud to support  the  local  community particularly in these difficult economic times.   Despite increased operating... Read more

FOSB Charity Shop returns for 2022

The Friends of St Bartholomew’s Church, Lostwithiel, are pleased to announce their 2022  Charity Shop  Will be open this August at the Church Rooms in Church Lane, Lostwithiel. Goods... Read more

Lostwithiel’s Railway Footbridge In Sight

Image Credit:  Network Rail ...The long struggle to get a footbridge over the railway line at the level crossing seems to be almost over. Cornwall Council, working with Network Rail, has secured... Read more

Lostwithiel Community Tent for hire (Free)

The Lostwithiel Community Tent is up for the summer - FREE - just like last year for all groups, charities and organisations to use. To book visit Ticketsource.co.uk/really-lovely-projects.   Read more

National Garden Scheme: Gardens near Lostwithiel

    Fifty gardens in Cornwall  are opening for the National Garden Scheme (NGS) this season.  Money raised will go to health and nursing charities such as Marie Curie, Macmillan... Read more

Programme for Jubilee Weekend

Message from Emma Mansfield via facebook posted 10th May:-   "Here it is folk's Lostwithiel's Jubilee Programme... All the events are free. Donations are welcome to support the costs... Read more

Lostwithiel Gin Festival is back

The Lostwithiel Gin Festival is back! The date for your diary is Saturday 25th June 11am – 9pm, we do hope you can come along. It's taking place by the River Fowey in ‘The Parade’ area... Read more

Creative Activities for May

Following email was sent out by Emma Mansfield  from Reallly Lovely Projects on 5th May 2022   Hi folksSee below for what is happening in May in and around town for the Tresorys project and... Read more

Award for Castle Brewery

Theo Corfield receiving the award from Buster Grant, SIBA Competitions Chairman. (Castle Brewery)    Lostwithiel Business Group member Castle Brewery recently won Gold in the Cask British... Read more

Entries wanted for Lostwithiel Arts Trail

As part of the Lostwithiel Arts Trail running from 10th June to 12th June (More details here)  the organisers are inviting local residents to contribute to the project.  The theme of the event... Read more

Lostwithiel Plant Swap’s 12th year

  This will be Lostwithiel Plant Swap’s 12th year! Following the success of last year’s changed format, the organisers aim to continue running the Plant Swap table in St Bart’s... Read more

Beating of The Borough Bounds 2022

   From a message posted on  Lostwithiel Town Council facebook page:-"The Beating of the Bounds is an ancient tradition and the Town Council has decided to hold this event on Sunday 01... Read more

New Music and Arts Events for Lostwithiel

THE LAUNCH OF  LOSTWITHIEL LIVE A new programme of live performance,  music and arts events for the whole town:  More details below:- Above Information also available in pdf format... Read more

Community Centre News for March 2022

Following information about Lostwithiel  Community Centre provided by Kirsty for March 2022 edition of Lostwithiel Newsletter.     ------   Above details can also be downloaded... Read more

LOSTWITHIEL CARNIVAL WEEK 2022: Over to you!

  Update from Rebecca Molyneux via facebook 17th Feb 2022:- "Thanks to 20 people attending a recent meeting and committing to Lostwithiel Carnival event arrangements, a group has been formed with... Read more

Main Carpark Closed 22nd February 2022

Car Park Surfacing July 1989   Image Credit:  Jonathan. Barker /  cornishmemory.com, accessed February 16, 2022, https://cornishmemory.com/item/BAR_861.     From a... Read more

Special Offer on Colwith Distillery Guided Tour

  BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE!  Colwith Farm Distillery have a special offer to help chase away those winter blues. Book a ‘Guided Distillery Tour for Two’ on the Colwith Farm Distillery... Read more

RACHEL JOHN RIP

  Fr Robbie Low writes: I appealed some time ago for help in putting up a memorial to one of our great local characters, Rachel John who died in 2013. Rachel wrote the book of the Cornish Saints... Read more

Temporary Train Timetables from 8th January 2022

  News Item Updated 17th January 2021 Quoting from the GWR Website    "Because of higher than usual levels of staff being absent or self-isolating due to Covid, a reduced temporary... Read more

Lostwithiel RNLI Branch looking for more helpers

      SOS! The Lostwithiel & District Branch needs YOUR HELP To ensure that our Branch continues to operate, we need new members to join our committee and take up some key roles,... Read more

Christmas choirs and carols around the area

  See below for details of Choirs and Concerts in  Lostwithiel, Lerryn, St Austell, and Bodmin   Read more

Fundraising opportunity for Friends of St Barts Save our Spire Appeal

  With your help, The Friends of St Bartholomew's Church Lostwithiel (FOSB) could receive a £1,000 donation towards their Save our Spire campaign  from the specialist insurance company Ecclesiastical... Read more

Lostwithiel Advent Trail 2021

  Alice in Scandiland Window  Display from Christmas 2020   Here’s a list of all those who will be involved with  the 2021 Advent Trail, Each  evening a new window... Read more

Dates for Flu Vaccinations

Quoting from the October Lostwithiel Medical Practice  Newsletter:     "At the time of going to press (12/10/21) we have just been told to expect the delivery of our flu vaccines next... Read more

Volunteers for LOSTFEST 2022 Needed

  A message from David Guiterman:-   "We can revive LostFest  2022 only if we can get an organising committee together.  Meeting are great fun and always friendly.   We... Read more

Save Our Spire: St Bart's Fundraising news

Fundraising activities to support repairs to St Bart's Tower are now underway.  This page will report progress and provide news of forthcoming events. You can donate to the fund via our Just Giving... Read more

Friends of St Batholomew’s looking for new members

  St Bartholomew's Church - Interior looking southeastPhotograph © Jonathan Barker   Everyone needs friends – and so does St Bartholomew’s in Lostwithiel!   Our... Read more

Local Groups invited to participate in St Barts Summer Fete

      The organisers of St Barts Summer Fete are inviting local groups to take part in the event taking place in the church grounds on August 21st from 12.00-4.00pm. For £10... Read more

Latest news about new footbridge for Lostwithiel Station

  GWR has just issued a joint update providing details of progress towards installing a new bridge at Lostwithiel Station.   xxxxxx000   Read more

Work on St Barts Church Spire

Locals and visitors to Lostwithiel will have noticed work taking place on the Church Spire.  Here is a report from St Bartholomew's Church as published in the June 2021 edition of Lostwithiel Newsletter.   "... Read more

Trewithen Dairy Big Bake Competition

  Lostwithiel Business Group member Trewithen Dairy has announced the launch of The Trewly Big Bake – a competition for baking enthusiasts. Author, expert baker and Great British Bake Off... Read more

News about Lostfest 2021

The Lostfest organisers have assembled a whole variety of performers for Sunday 13th June, both local and national.   LostFest will be live-streamed from St Bart’s Church in Lostwithiel... Read more

Lostwithiel business looking for Crowdfunding for Civil War GPS App

  Map credit: John Fawkes ⁣ By-the-way Tours, run by Lostwithiel resident Chris Jenord, are building a driver's phone app telling the story of the siege of Lostwithiel during the English Civil... Read more

Candidates for Local Elections announced

  Candidates for Local elections to be held on 6th May 2021 have been announced. Details are as follows:- Cornwall Council  Lostwithiel and Lanreath Electoral Division   UPDATE 7th... Read more

Merger of Town Forum and Business Group

  Lostwithiel Town Forum is merging with Lostwithiel Business Group.  The following statement has been issued by Lostwithiel Town Forum. Since it was established in 2001 Lostwithiel Town... Read more

Reopening of Restormel Castle

. Credit: Tessa Shepperson / Exploring Restormel Castle Wikimedia  (CC BY-SA 2.0)    Following information supplied by Michelle Loughlin via local facebook group:- "Restormel Castle... Read more

Opening Up of Lanhydrock House

From a facebook post on 23rd March Credit: Trevor Rickard / Formal gardens at Lanhydrock House CC BY-SA 2.0   The Lanhydrock garden is open from Monday 22 March. Pre-booked... Read more

RNLI Fundraising Event: Mayday - Mayday

The Lostwithiel and District Branch needs your help.Since March 2020, our income had fallen sharply as we have not been able to hold any fundraising events.  The shortfall to date is approximately... Read more

2021 Lostwithiel Carnival Postponed

    Photo from 2017 Raft Race   From Rotary Club facebook post dated 26th February 2021:- "It is with a heavy heart that once again we have had to make the sad decision to postpone... Read more

Plans for Old Golf Course released by Tim Smit

UPDATE 25TH FEBRUARY 2021 A leaflet about Gillyflower Farm has recently been distributed to houses in the Lostwithiel area. A pdf version of the document may be read on-line via this link. A new website... Read more

Get Ready for Census 2021

Households across Lostwithiel will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England... Read more

Proposals for changes to Waiting Restrictions in Lostwithiel

Cornwall Council is inviting comments on proposals for various waiting restrictions in the St Blazey, Fowey, Lostwithiel Community Network Area. These proposals have been formulated following discussions... Read more

Kerbside Carols

  LISTEN TO THE CAROLS FROM 24th DECEMBER AS RECORDED BY BBC RADIO CORNWALL  ________________________________  BBC Listen Again version of feature about Kerbside Carols on 17th... Read more

Repairs to bridge at entrance to Coulson Park

      Network Rail are repairing / replacing the River Fowey Viaduct, at the entrance to Coulson Park, in order to improve the longevity of the structure.   The majority... Read more

Wreath Making

    Calling all wreath makers.  No experience needed, just enthusiasm. Great fun for all the family, easy to make, and you can help decorate the town ready for the festive season. As... Read more

Lostwithiel Advent Trail 2020

Window Display at 16 North Street in December 2017 You’ll be pleased to hear that the Advent Trail is going ahead as usual, so something to look forward to during December. Below is a list of... Read more

Return of Mobile Bank to Lostwithiel

 NEWS ITEM UPDATED  11TH NOVEMBER 2020  Lloyd’s Bank mobile van is running again.  The timetable has changed and is now only running on a FORTNIGHTLY BASIS. The Van will be... Read more

Flu Jabs 14th October

  Following message from Lostwithiel Surgery Issued  today:- " Regarding this Wednesdays flu clinic (14th October ) we have very limited supplies of the vaccine for over 65-year-olds. Our... Read more

Remembrance Sunday service: St Barts

  From a message on St Barts facebook page:   Due to the current covid-19 restrictions, this year's Remembrance Sunday service on 14th November  will be a strictly ticketed service.   ... Read more

Lost In Film making plans to return

Following message circulated today (23rd September 2020) by Lost in Film Committee:- The Lost In Film committee sincerely hope you're all well and apologise that we haven't been able to start our new... Read more

New Fitness Studio in Community Centre

  A  new fitness, yoga and pilates venue has opened at Lostwithiel Community Centre. The Oasis Studio has been updated in line with covid safety guidelines with lots of space and ventilation.... Read more

Royal Oak Lostwithiel : A clarification

  Please note that, contrary to some posts on social media, the Royal Oak Inn Lostwithiel has NOT closed due to an outbreak of  Covid 19. The reported closure relates to a pub of the same... Read more

Annual Flu Jabs available in October / Early November

The following information was recently published on the Lostwithiel Medical Practice website    Lostwithiel Medical Practice is organising annual influenza vaccination on:  Wednesdays:  7th... Read more

RNLI News: Buy your Christmas Cards

Annie and The Lostwithiel & District RNLI  Branch report:- "In my February 2020 news item, I reported on our successful fundraising so far thanks to your generosity and I advertised our forthcoming... Read more

Possibility of Gigabit Broadband for Lostwithiel?

  The government has introduced a pilot campaign for homes and businesses in three rural areas of the UK, called the Broadband Upgrade Fund, as part of the national Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.... Read more

New Local Organisation: Lostwithiel Boat Owners Association

The Lostwithiel Boat Owners Association is a voluntary group set up by a few local people frustrated by the number of apparently abandoned boats down by the slipwayapproaching the entrance to Coulson... Read more

Face Coverings in Lostwithiel

Following message from Adrian Barratt Chair of The Business Group:-   "As hopefully everyone will be aware, from tomorrow Friday the 24th, face coverings will be mandatory for customers... Read more

Open Studios Cornwall 2020

Open Studios Cornwall 2020 was supposed to happen in May as usual, but as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, it has been rescheduled to take place from Saturday 29 August to Sunday 6 September. More... Read more

CALLING ALL KNITTERS: KNITTED CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT

  Message from Nancy Morris, Lostwithiel "A friend in Scotland is involved in making one of these knitted Christmas trees in lockdown for her community. It has inspired me to try to do the same... Read more

Lostwithiel Shopkeepers featured in Cornwall Live article

Lostwithiel Traders were recently featured in The Cornish Guardian and via Cornwall Live with this article written by Lisa Letcher on 19th June 2020.  See the original article for several photographs... Read more

Lostwithiel based charity shortlisted as a finalist for prestigious worldwide award

  Sabre Education, based at Hartswell Farm Downend just outside Lostwithiel, is a leading early years education charity working in three regions of southern Ghana to build a brighter future for... Read more

Good News Page

     UPDATE 24th March 2020 There is now a dedicated section of this website called   Corona Virus and how it is affecting Lostwithiel Future updates will appear in that part... Read more

Lostwithiel Events: Cancellations and Postponements

   UPDATE 24th March 2020 There is now a dedicated section of this website called   Corona Virus and how it is affecting Lostwithiel Future updates will appear in that part of the... Read more

Medical Services: Coronavirus Updates

     UPDATE 24th March 2020 There is now a dedicated section of this website called   Corona Virus and how it is affecting Lostwithiel Future updates will appear in that part... Read more

News from Lostwithiel & District RNLI Branch

UPDATE 16TH MARCH   We would like to thank you very much for your support with our recent fundraising efforts: our February SOS in the Lerryn Memorial Hall raised £535.    Unfortunately,... Read more

Open Event at Colwith Farm Distillery

. Lostwithiel Business Group member Colwith Farm Distillery are inviting local hospitality and tourism businesses to their first ever open event. The free event, from 4-5pm on Saturday February 29, will... Read more

Community Centre Questionnaire

A message from LOSTWITHIEL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION   What do YOU want, and need, from YOUR Community Centre? What about others in the Town? Forty years after the Town raised the money to plan and... Read more

Saving bees in the Fowey Valley

  Image Credit: Alexander Lerch / flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0) Two Lostwithiel Business Group Members Trewithen Dairy and The Duchy of Cornwall Nurseries have joined The National Trust, The Lanhydrock... Read more

Improved Train Service for Lostwithiel

. Photo Credit: Tadie88  (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)     The much anticipated new “half-hourly” train timetable for Lostwithiel starts on 15th December 2019. Examination of the... Read more

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT CALL!

. COULD THIS BE YOU? This year’s annual Christmas Pageant is on Saturday 14th December, and we are still looking for two people to represent Mary & Joseph - by tradition these parts are taken... Read more

Outdoor Concerts return to Lostwithiel for August 2019

.   Every Thursday evening in August Lostwithiel’s Parade Gardens come alive with a free evening of music and song.   Alongside the river Fowey and under a canopy of beech trees, fairy... Read more

Twinning Weekend - part one of 40th Anniversary celebrations

Lostwithiel welcomed our friends from Pleyber Christ over the weekend 14th to 16th June 2019 for Part One of our 40th Anniversary Ruby Celebrations. Everyone met on the Saturday at Wheal Martyn for a... Read more

Lostwithiel Resident cycles to Aberdeen

. Lostwithiel resident Nick Warwick is travelling on an electric bike to visit his grandchildren in Aberdeen. With 985 miles of idyllic English and Scottish backroads to explore, Nick is both excited... Read more

Open Studios Cornwall 2019

 From Saturday 25 May to Sunday 2 June, sculptors, textile artists and botanical illustrators; printmakers, potters and painters will throw open their studio doors to the general public and stage... Read more

Pleyber Christ Twinning Visit to Lostwithiel

  Over the weekend of 14th / 16th June 54 French visitors from Pleyber Christ will be hosted by 53 Lostwithiel twinners.  Most participants are adults, but there will be 21 children and so the... Read more

Collection for Reverend Paul and family following house fire

On Thursday 28th March Reverend Paul and Linda Benyon had a fire which started in the study of the rectory. They are lucky to have come out unscathed, however Reverend Paul is devastated at the loss of... Read more

Beating of the Borough Bounds 2019

The origins of the custom of ‘Beating the Bounds’ in the UK is believed to date back to days of Alfred the Great. In the days before maps, if you lived in an area, you needed to know where... Read more

Latest News from Lost In Books

  Amanda Davidge from Lost In Books has provided the following update about events taking place in her shop in the next few weeks:-       THE BRITISH POETRY REVIVAL, a talk by... Read more

Lostwithiel Neighbourhood Plan goes to Referendum

Image Credit:  Robert Pitman  (CC BY-ND 2.0) The Referendum relating to the adoption of the Lostwithiel Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan will be held on Thursday 21st February 2019. A... Read more

Lostwithiel Library reopens

  Reopening of Lostwithiel Library 11th February 2019   Lostwithiel Town Council has officially taken over the running of our library from Cornwall Council. The library remains in the current... Read more

Why ‘Johnny Cowling Sings Gospel’ in Lostwithiel

Rotary’s advert in the February edition of  Lostwithiel Newsletter for the ‘Johnny Cowling Sings Gospel’ concert carry the words “Come and hear the inspirational story of how... Read more

Lostwithiel Festival of Commemoration and Remembrance

' Image Credit:  Jim Linwood   (CC BY 2.0)     Several events will be held in Lostwithiel to commemorate the Centenary of the end of World War One.   On Friday November... Read more

Sabre Education collect prize from UNESCO in Paris

  Earlier this year we reported how Lostwithiel Business Group member Sabre Education  was one of three winners awarded a $100,000.UNESCO prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in... Read more

Flying Scotsman to pass through Lostwithiel

    The Royal Scot (CC BY-NC 2.0)  Some rights reserved by midlander1231   The Flying Scotsman will be passing through Lostwithiel several time this Saturday, October... Read more

MiPAD Lettings celebrates 3 years with new website

MiPAD Lettings is celebrating its third year as a residential letting and managing agent with the launch of a new website. Since Debbie and Mark Kelly launched MiPAD Lettings in 2015, they have used... Read more

Lostwithiel Neighbourhood Plan Enters the Final Stages

  Three years ago Lostwithiel Town Council published the first Neighbourhood Plan Newsletter inviting suggestions for how housing should develop in Lostwithiel up to the year 2030. The Neighbourhood... Read more

Interested in Wood Turning?

BODMIN & DISTRICT WOODTURNERS  MOVE TO LOSTWITHIEL The Bodmin & District Woodturners have been offered space on the Restormel Industrial Estate in the premises of Penknight Joinery. This... Read more

75th Produce Show - Coming soon

  Time to start getting ready for the 75th  Produce Show on Saturday September 8th 2018. The show is organised by Lostwithiel Garden Society in conjunction with Lostwithiel Women's Institute... Read more

Open Studios Cornwall 2018

Open Studios Cornwall 2018 will feature 329 artists, craftsmen and designers opening their studio doors in curious spaces and beautiful places and welcome visitors to view and purchase their work. Open... Read more

Can you help with dog walking in Lostwithiel area?

The Cinnamon Trust is a specialist national charity which seeks to relieve the anxieties and problems faced by elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. The Trust urgently need dog walking volunteers... Read more

News from Lostwithiel Community Centre

March has been a month of so many new positives at the Centre, it’s a job to know quite where to start…. First, there’s been a great 40th Birthday Party held in the newly refurbished... Read more

Lostwithiel based charity win USD 100,000 UNESCO prize

Lostwithiel based charity the Sabre Trust has been selected as one of three winners of a UNESCO sponsored Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers 2017-2018. The... Read more

Lostwithiel Musuem win prize at Cornwall Heritage Awards

Christine Walton, Chairman of Lostwithiel Museum, collecting the Judges Awardfrom Ellie Collier, head judge and museums consultant for Arts Council England   Members of Lostwithiel Museum Association... Read more

Man Engine NOT returning to Lostwithiel

    The ‘Afternooner’ and ‘Afterdarker’ events that were scheduled for Lostwithiel on Monday 2nd April have been relocated to the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge.... Read more

Lostwithiel Neighbourhood Plan reaches another milestone

Over the past three years residents will be aware that Lostwithiel Town Council has been preparing a Neighbourhood Plan. A significant milestone has now been reached in that the plan is now ready for... Read more

St Winnow Parish Church need your help

St Winnow Parish Church, situated about two miles south of Lostwithiel, are nearing the end of a huge project to repair the church tower and install new bells. Some £150,000 has been raised since... Read more

The Fiendish Quiz - Thank You

Fr Robbie Low and Sara Low would like to thank everyone who attended the Fiendish Quiz last Saturday (28th January) in the Church Rooms Lostwithiel. The fundraising event, in aid of HCPT  (Hosanna... Read more

Lostwithiel Museum shortlisted in First Cornwall Heritage Awards

  During the latter part of 2017 the Cornwall Museums Partnership [CMP] launched The Heritage Awards, an opportunity to celebrate museums within local communities across Cornwall and the Isles... Read more

Tredethick Farm Cottages Runner Up in National Travel Award

One of our Business Group members, Tredethick Farm Cottages, has been awarded runner-up prize in The Best Holiday Rental category in the national Family Traveller Awards 2017, announced at the prize-giving... Read more

Latest News from Twinning Association

  Nick Warrick, Lostwithiel Twinning Association Publicity Officer, reports:-  "Lostwithiel has been twinned with the small town of Pleyber Christ in Britany for nearly 40 years. Every year... Read more

Predicament of Boo Boo the Owl goes viral

The newest member of Lostwithiel Business Group, Talons 'Owltimate'  Encounters based in Pelynt, is currently generating national and  international interest in the plight of their baby owl... Read more

Lights Up Lantern Project

Children and communities from three towns in North and East Cornwall are coming together to light up the towns of Bodmin, Lostwithiel and Port Isaac in a lantern parade and celebration, inspired by Port... Read more

Shirehall Moor Water Treatment Works

. Local residents may be aware of work being carried out by South West Water to shore up the banks by the water treatment works at Shirehall Moor.   Concerns have been expressed about the extent... Read more

Kettlebell World Championship gold and silver medals

Huge Congratulations to Gina O'Keeffe who has gained Gold and Silver medals for England at the Kettlebell World Championships in Greece. She managed to achieve this under difficult circumstances having... Read more

Noise from Industrial Estate

. Several months ago West-Tek on Restormel Industrial Estate installed a new ventilation system following advice from their Health and Safety consultant.   The noise from this new system resulted... Read more

Adult Education Courses in Lostwithiel Community Centre

Cornwall Council Adult Education Department are running a number of courses in Lostwithiel Community Centre during the 2017 /18 Academic Year. Click on the links below for more details.     Dance... Read more

Man Engine returning to Lostwithiel

  The Man Engine in KGV Field Lostwithiel Wednesday 27th July 2016  (Photo Credit: John Peck)   The Man Engine will return to Lostwithiel on Easter Monday 2018.   The largest... Read more

Lostwithiel Town Council planning to run Lostwithiel Library

 The following press release was issued by Lostwithiel Town Council on 6th October. Plans for Lostwithiel Town Council to run the town’s Library service are being discussed by Cornwall Council... Read more

Tredethick Farm Cottages shortlisted for Major Travel Award

Lostwithiel Business Group member Tredethick Farm Cottages is a finalist in the prestigious Family Traveller Awards 2017 in the Best Holiday Rental category.  Based approximately one mile south of... Read more

New exhibition in Lostwithiel

  Coming Out by Sara Owen  (110x90cm oil on linen) Lostwithiel's new Pop-Up gallery, at 22 Fore Street, springs into life again tomorrow (29th September) with an exhibition featuring five local... Read more

RNLI Fish Supper - week long fundraising event

The Lostwithiel and District Branch of the RNLI in partnership with the Royal Oak, Lostwithiel and Fish for Thought, Bodmin are holding a week long fundraising event: "The Fish Supper" from Saturday... Read more

Beginners Running Group

Lostwithiel Business Group member Annie Page, a UK Athletics qualified endurance running coach and author of ‘How to get off your sofa and start running’ is organising a 12 Week Beginners Running... Read more

Calling Women Footballers in Lostwithiel

  Would you like to play friendly five a side football? Are you above 35 years old (approx)? Are you reasonable fit with some football skills? Have you been inspired by Euro 2017?   If... Read more

Update about Sing Along the River

. An update from Emma of Lost in Song about Sing Along The River. " Lost In Song, Lostwithiel’s much-loved community choir, hosts a series of music evenings next to the River Fowey, in The Parade... Read more

FOSB 2017 Charity Shop

The Friends of St Bartholomew's Church (FOSB)  2017 Charity Shop will be open this August at the Church Hall in Church Lane. Goods gratefully received on Saturday, 29 July between 10am and 2pm and... Read more

Man Engine Project in Final of National Lottery Awards

The Man Engine in KGV Field Lostwithiel Wednesday 27th July 2016  (Photo Credit John Peck) The Man Engine is competing against six others in the Best Arts Project category. The project beat off... Read more

New Local Arts Group

Lostwithiel  Business Group Member Gary Marshall-Stevens, who runs The Red Hand Gang specialising in Active Workshops for children, is setting up a new venture. UNIT 3 is a creative group based at... Read more

Carnival Photos Available to Purchase

 A selection of photographs taken during carnival is now available on the Rotary Club Website.   Please contact Rotary Club via   webmaster@lostwithielrotary.co.uk if you would like... Read more

Get ready for 74th Annual Produce Show

There are only two months left for gardeners, cooks and craftspeople to nurture, create and plan  before the return of the Produce Show on Saturday September 9th. The show is organised by  Lostwithiel... Read more

Award for Lostwithiel PCSO

Lostwithiel’s PCSO Natalie Merrikin (née Phillips), who played a key role in getting life-saving defibrillators installed in the Lostwithiel and Fowey area, has been recognised for her good... Read more

Charity Night-time Fun Run at Boconnoc

    (L-R) Mrs Fortescue (Owner of Bocconoc House), Sarah Stevenson (Glow in the Park Team Member), Andrew Boys (Executive Director of Down Syndrome International) and Becky Penrose (South... Read more

Breathing New Life into Old Buildings

. As previously reported following a tendering process Lostwithiel Town Council has now appointed Le Page Architects and the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) to lead a feasibility study into how currently... Read more

Enhanced Recycling Service for Lostwithiel

  Cornwall  Council have now extended their enhanced recycling scheme to include Lostwithiel.  Items which can and cannot be accepted are show in table below. There will be a collection... Read more

Sabre Charitable Trust Chair awarded CBE in Birthday Honours

The Sabre Charitable Trust, the international education charity based in Lostwithiel, is proud to announce that their Chair of Trustees has been awarded a CBE in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours... Read more

Update on Plans for Edgcumbe House

  The following statement was published by Lostwithiel Town Council yesterday (1st June). Lostwithiel Town Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Le Page Architects to deliver the Pre... Read more

Open Studios Cornwall - 2017

Now in its thirteenth year, Open Studios Cornwall 2017 will be the largest ever with 293 artists, craftsmen and designers opening their studios and workshops to the public from Saturday 27th May to Sunday... Read more

Visit to Duchy of Cornwall Estates Office

On May 23rd several members of Lostwithiel Business Group spent a very pleasant evening at the Duchy of Cornwall Restormel Estate Office. The visit included canapés and drinks with Duchy... Read more

New Balance Bike Track at Tredethick Farm Cottages

. Lostwithiel Business Group member Tredethick Farm Cottages are building a balance bike track which is due to open in August 2017. The track will help early bikers develop their bike handling skills... Read more

Lostwithiel Town Council selects New Mayor

At the Annual Meeting of Lostwithiel Council on 16th May, the initial meeting of the new council following the election held on 4th May, the first item on the agenda was the selection of a new mayor and... Read more

Local Election Results - May 2017

Results for election of a councillor to represent Lostwithiel on Cornwall Council  as follows:   Colin Edward Martin  (Liberal Democrat)    873 votes    ... Read more

New season at Lostwithiel Bowling Club

. Pictured from left to right are Richard Read (Club captain / Chairman) Mrs and Councillor Gillett (The Mayoress and Mayor of Lostwithiel) and Mavis Walford (Ladies’ Captain).     The... Read more

Pop Up Post Office for Lostwithiel

' A  temporary Post Office will be be starting next week, based in Lostwithiel Community Centre. The Post Office will operate on Mondays 2:30-5:30 and Thursdays 10:00-1:00, starting 20th April. The... Read more

Nominations for new Lostwithiel Councillors announced

. Names of candidates standing  at the local elections taking place on 4th May have  now been announced. There are 19 candidates standing for the 16 places available on Lostwithiel Town Council. ... Read more

Community Centre Re-Opens

.  UPDATED 23rd MARCH 2017 The Community Centre is now fully open. As it is being run by volunteers at the moment until a Manager can be hired the Reception isn't always manned.Rooms and the Main... Read more

Repairs to Civic Regalia

'.   At the Lostwithiel Town Council meeting held on 7th February and promulgated in the Council minutes published yesterday (2nd March) the council agreed to spend £3638.80 plus VAT on repairs... Read more

Latest news about Lostwithiel Post Office proposals

-   Further to the extremely well attended Lostwithiel Town Council meeting on 21st February, the agenda for the Council meeting to be held onTuesday 7th March was published today and contains... Read more

Penhaligons ATM - Use it or lose it!

The ATM in Penhaligons Newsagents is under threat of removal. They need to significantly increase the number of transactions through their terminal, which is free to use. With the closure of the Post... Read more

Mobile Bank rolls into town

Following the disappointment throughout Lostwithiel at the Town Council's refusal to back plans for a Post Office, it is good news that from Monday 27th February 2017 there will be a Lloyds banking van... Read more

Council precept to rise by 16 per cent

' During the 2017/18 financial year Lostwithiel Town Council will receive £150,000 from local households, compared with £129,000 for the 2016/2017 financial year, an increase of 16%. Councillors... Read more

Lostwithiel Level Crossing Renewal 3rd March to 13th March 2017

    Network Rail will shortly be renewing Lostwithiel Level Crossing, as it is nearing the end of its design life and must be replaced for safety reasons.   The work will include renewing... Read more

Closure of various Duchy of Cornwall Footpaths

Local walkers should be aware that various paths owned by Duchy of Cornwall have been closed for maintenance. The most significant closure relates to the bridge over the River Fowey near to Restormel Manor.... Read more

Weekly mini bus trip to Lerryn Post Office

UPDATE 23RD JANUARY The people who run Lerryn  River Stores,  together with the Lerryn Mini Bus Association have arranged a  weekly trip from Lostwihtiel to Lerryn to allow pensioners and... Read more

Lostwithiel Jazz Cafe Presents a Christmas Gift to Joe Brown who keeps Lostwithiel looking so clean and tidy.

“ Lostwithiel Jazz Café are proud to present a Christmas present of £50 to Jo Brown our fabulous Street cleansing operative who keeps Lostwithiel looking so clean and tidy. “ Read more

Lostwithiel Railway Station Survey Results Published

Earlier this year discussions between Lostwithiel Town Forum’s Transport Users Group, Lostwithiel Town Council and Cornwall Council about rail transport in the town resulted in Cornwall Council financing... Read more

Future of Lostwithiel Post Office

Lostwithiel’s Post Office, located in Londis, will close on Thursday 22nd December, with no immediate alternative arrangement yet in place, despite various options having been considered during the... Read more

Results from recent Lostwithiel Town Council Library Survey

Lostwithiel Town Council distributed approximately 1200 leaflets and  received 262 completed responses by the closing date, giving a response rate of 21.83%. Preferred options for the future were... Read more

Lostwithiel Dickensian Evening - the true spirit of Christmas

Christmas comes early to Lostwithiel – with the annual Lostwithiel Dickensian Evening on December 8th . This is the busiest and jolliest night of the year in Lostwithiel and this year’s programme... Read more

Closure of Lloyds Bank planned

Lloyds Bank have announced the closure of their branch in Fore Street Lostwithiel in March next year.  In a letter addressed to customers Matt Warren of Lloyds Bank wrote:-   “After... Read more

Tredethick Farm Cottages' Tim Reed honoured at Cornwall Tourism Awards

Tim Reed, from Tredethick Farm Cottages, Lostwithiel, was posthumously awarded an Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2016 / 2017 ceremony, held at the Headland Hotel,... Read more

Rotary Operation Crocus to raise awareness about End Polio Now

Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland (RIGI) is a great organisation for many reasons, but one that stands out for many is the "End Polio Now" campaign which has adopted the purple crocus... Read more

Possible Introduction of Charges for Quay Street Car Park

-   The Agenda for Tuesday's (16th August) Lostwithiel Council meeting contains an item “Quay Street car park - to consider the introduction of parking charges.”   No more information... Read more

Lostwithiel charity takes Big Steps to improve education in Ghana

Lostwithiel based charity, the Sabre Charitable Trust announces the launch of a new fundraising campaign, Steps for Change to help give thousands of young children in Ghana a quality education. Sabre staff... Read more

The Man Engine comes to Lostwithiel

The Man Engine arrived in Lostwithiel on the second day in its momentous journey through Cornwall.  The largest mechanical puppet ever made in Britain has been built at an ex-minig location in Cornwall.... Read more

Lostwithiel toilets re-open!

Lostwithiel toilets have finally re-opened, with a grand opening ceremony conducted by Deputy Mayor and Toilets Portfolio Holder, Councillor Pam Jarrett at 9.30am on Monday 11th July. The newly refurbished... Read more

10th LostFest is a huge success

The 10th LostFest, Lostwithiel's annual festival of music, dance, food and more, was a fantastic success on Sunday 15th May, enjoying one of warmest and sunniest days of the year so far. Nearly 600 people... Read more

Glyn cinema celebration event

A fearsome usherette, films breaking, standing to attention for the national anthem and a mad dash to the fish and chip shop are just some of the memories that have been captured for a celebration event... Read more

Electric charging point at Earl of Chatham

The Earl of Chatham pub in Lostwithiel has installed a rapid charging station for Electric Vehicles in their car park. The EV charging point is part of an environmental initiative by St Austell Brewery in... Read more

Lostwithiel Bowling Club celebrates 90th anniversary

Lostwithiel Bowling Club is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. The club was formed on 18th January 1926 by 23 citizens of Lostwithiel on land owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, with a peppercorn... Read more

Restormel Woodland Walk opens for Easter

In the heart of the Duchy of Cornwall’s historic estate, near Lostwithiel, a new walk has been created, linking two of mid-Cornwall’s most popular attractions – historic Restormel Castle... Read more

Lostwithiel school take part in Songfest at Hall for Cornwall

As part of Hall For Cornwall's commitment to develop and promote singing for young people in Cornwall, Cornwall Music Eduction Hub is running a countywide series of concerts called Songfest in March 2016. Lostwithiel... Read more

Duchy Timber invests in new solar panels

One of Cornwall’s oldest sawmills, Duchy Timber, is at the cutting edge of environmental conservation in its industry with the installation of a major solar power system at its Lostwithiel base. Established... Read more

Lostwithiel to host a brand new three day music festival

Lostwithiel will host a brand new three day folk music festival in mid September called LostinFolk. The inaugural festival will take place on the weekend of 16, 17 and 18 September and promises a spell-binding... Read more

Trewithen Restaurant wins Silver at South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2016

Trewithen Restaurant have added a Silver Award from South West Tourism Excellence Award to their Gold from Cornwall Tourism Awards.  The largest ever South West Tourism Awards evening was held... Read more

New landlords Will and Kerry at the King's Arms

New landlords Will and Kerry Penno are taking over the King's Arms in Lostwithiel. Mick and Kath Townsend have run the pub since 2007 and have turned it from a less-than-inviting pub into a great success.... Read more

Lostwithiel street cleaner wins Youth Award and bonus from local businesses

Lostwithiel Rotary award their Club Youth Award of £100 at the discretion of the Club’s Youth Activities Committee to an individual or a group who have made an exceptional contribution to the... Read more

Advent Window Trail 2015

The 2015 Advent Window trail has been announced. In Lostwithiel each December a number of private houses and businesses take part in creating an Advent Window Trail, with a specially decorated window being... Read more

Trewithen Restaurant wins Gold at Cornwall Tourism Awards

Trewithen Restaurant has won Gold in the category of Restaurant of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards. They collected their trophy at a glittering ceremony at the Headland Hotel in Newquay on 12th... Read more

Free friendly film afternoon as part of Reaching Communities project

Lostwithiel's film society Lost In Film has joined up with Memory Matters SW to offer a series of free friendly afternoon films, allowing people to enjoy cinema who might not do otherwise. The screenings... Read more

Kimberly Wyatt visits Ghana with Sabre Trust to see how Red Nose Day cash is changing lives

Red Nose Day 2015 raised over £95 million, which will be spent to help vulnerable and disadvantaged people in some of the poorest communities around the world.  This includes £10 million... Read more

Hair Gallery goes PINK for 10th birthday

The Hair Gallery in Lostwithiel celebrated their 10th birthday with a Think Pink charity day on 16th October, raising money for Breast Cancer Research. Owners Tanya Philp and Maxine Hicks organised a full... Read more

New playgrounds at Coulson Park and KGV now open!

This is what made it all worth it... This Friday afternoon when the brand new KGV playground was full of the children of Lostwithiel, children of all ages from many different schools, laughing, playing,... Read more

Lostwithiel School success in cycling in Cornwall School Games

Lostwithiel School's cycling team performed brilliantly against lots of other schools at the Cornwalll School Games event at Wadebridge on 2nd October 2015. Pupils from Y5 and 6 took part in the Cycling... Read more

Lostwithiel local businesses support education in Ghana

Lostwithiel's local international education charity the Sabre Charitable Trust, launched a new fundraising initiative this September called Eat for Education. Sabre’s Brighter Futures programme... Read more

Great Taste Awards win for Bad Boy Chilli Mash

Lostwithiel based Bad Boy Chilli Mash has been awarded a two gold star rating in the Great Taste Awards and appears at the top of the hot sauce category for their Scotch Bonnet Mash. The company... Read more

Lostwithiel School win at Bodmin Swimming Gala

On Tuesday 30th June, Lostwithiel School took a group of 20 boys and girls from years 3-6 along to Bodmin Dragon Centre for the annual Bodmin swimming gala. In last year’s event we came so close... Read more

West Of England Bandsmen's Festival

West Of England Bandsmen’s Festival, Bugle, Saturday 20th June 2015. Wow what a day! Lostwithiel Town Training Band entered the competition in the training section along with five other bands. The... Read more

Lostwithiel Preschool gets Outstanding Ofsted and Big Lottery grant

Lostwithiel Preschool is thrilled to have received both an ‘Outstanding’ judgement and a grant from The Big Lottery Fund this year. Julie Wright visited the preschool in May and joined the... Read more

Town Council organise litter pick at station

Lostwithiel Town Council organised a litter pick of the redundant clay sidings at Lostwithiel Station, where bottles and cans have accumulated over the years. Councillor Tim Hughes arranged the litter... Read more

Skate park opens!

The long awaited new skate park in Lostwithiel has finally opened to the public - and has proved an immediate success. For three years local groups have been campaigning and fundraising for the new skate... Read more

Consultation about future of Lostwithiel Library

  Cornwall Council have to save £1.8 million from the library and one stop shop service’s £4 million budget.  The council are holding a 10 week public consultation and engagement... Read more

Candidates for Town Council Election Annouced

The names of the two candidates standing for the  one vacancy  on Lostwithiel Town Council have been announced.  They are David Guiterman and Nigel  Challis.David Guiterman is well... Read more

Lostwithiel Improvement Projects Day March 14th

A Message from the Mayor Cllr Mrs Pam Jarrett  :-"We have an opportunity to make a bit of difference for our lovely Lostwithiel with the upcoming Lostwithiel Improvement Projects (LIP’s) day. ... Read more

Christmas Pageant finalists in Cornwall Community Cashback

Lostwithiel Christmas Pageant are looking to buy the big star lantern (pictured) for use in all their future pageants and are lucky enough to have been accepted as one of the Cornwall Community Cashback... Read more

Town Band looking for volunteers and helpers

The Lostwithiel Town Band are asking players, friends and supporters to suppor their AGM on Saturday 31st January at 10.30 in Community Centre, as they need to elect a new committee each year following... Read more

No Hike in Lostwithiel Council Tax Precept

At an extraordinary council meeting held on 14th January, attended by 8 of the 16 Lostwithiel Town Councillors, a decision was made not to impose the £100,000 tax rise to cover repairs to Edgcumbe... Read more

Christmas Services around the Benefice

Boconnoc 17 December 7:00pm Carol Service 24 December 10:00pm Midnight Mass Bradoc 13 December 5:00pm Carol Service—Truro Guild of Ringers 14 December 11:15 Carol Service 24 December 11:15pm... Read more

Lostwithiel School judged 'Good' by Ofsted

Lostwithiel School has been praised as a 'Good' school by Ofsted inspectors. Their report following a visit in December identifies a number of key education strengths within the 162-pupil primary, and... Read more

£775 raised for Movember at Globe Inn

Regulars and staff at the Globe Inn have together raised £775 for Movember. Chris, Alex, Barry, Jack (left to right) and Ross (not pictured) collected donations throughout November at the pub... Read more

Lostwithiel U3A Photography Exhibition

Lostwithiel Town Forum and Lostwithiel Area University of  The Third Age  ( U3A)  are joining forces to present a pop up photography exhibition in the former Nanadobbie shop in Fore Street.As... Read more

Graves discovered under altar at St Bart's

Two graves have been discovered under the altar of St Bartholomew's Church during renovation work. A contractor working on the slate floor by the altar uncovered two arched humps and notified the... Read more

Lostwithiel Advent Window Trail 2014

In Lostwithiel each December a number of private houses and businesses take part in creating an Advent Window Trail, with a specially decorated window being lit up. See last year's Advent Window Trail The... Read more

Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club present over £10k to Cancer Research

A team of 12 determined members of the Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club in Cornwall have raised £10,220.93 in an epic Tractor Run from John O’Groats to Land’s End in two classic tractors... Read more

Best ever Christmas Bear Fair for 10th anniversary

Sunday November 23rd will see the 2014 CORNWALL Christmas BEAR FAIR, taking place at the Lostwithiel Community Centre. This will be the 10th Christmas Bear Fair organised there by Teddies of Trenode, now... Read more

Artists to work with community for Dickensian Night

Through grants from FEAST, Cornwall Cllr Benedicte Bay and funding from the Lostwithiel Business Group,  artists from ARTiculate will be working with the community on lanterns for this year's Dickensian... Read more

New Signs for Old Bridge

Following the award of £8800 from the Heritage Lottery Sharing Heritage Fund to preserve and celebrate the Medieval Bridge, Lostwithiel Town Forum has been hard at work on a number of fronts.The... Read more

DCFA food launched in Lostwithiel Community Centre

Today, Saturday 11th October, Bishop Tim Thornton officially opened the new food depot at Lostwithiel Community Centre for the Devon and Cornwall Food Association. The Devon and Cornwall Food Association... Read more

Trewithen Dairy wins gold for its new spread

Lostwithiel based business Trewithen Dairy is celebrating after winning Gold in The Grocer New Product Awards for its Spreadable butter, which was launched in January this year. It won the category for... Read more

Cornwall Kettlebell Club brings back haul of medals from British Championships

Cornwall Kettlebell Club, based at the Fitness Factory in Lostwithiel, had a great weekend at the British Championships in Nottingham on Saturday 4th October. Head coach Luke Jones paid tribute to the... Read more

Adult Education Classes at the Community Centre

The 2014/15 Adult Education classes are about to start at the Community Centre in Lostwithiel. These are the classes available if enough people sign up: 29th September - Mon 6-9pm - Exploring watercolour... Read more

Lostwithiel Flood Prevention Project 2013/14

In 2011/2012 Climate Vision, a SW based organisation which turns environmental problems into enterprising solutions, ran a pilot scheme for Offenders on Community Payback to collect, remove and compost... Read more

Official opening of Naturally Learning's new building at Open Day

Naturally Learning nursery is celebrating its new state of the art building with an open day on Saturday 13th September. The new building will be used by the pre-school and before and after-school clubs... Read more

Lostwithiel Law Firm to be part of National Small Business Saturday Initiative

A P Bassett Solicitors of Lostwithiel, Cornwall are delighted to be one of the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday UK on the 6th December this year. "More of... Read more

Coulson Park play area get £40K makeover

Coulson Park play area is set to be improved with new equipment worth up to £40,000. The town council and fundraising group Lost in Play have announced that the contract has been awarded to playground... Read more

Lostwithiel Produce Show 2014

GET  YOUR ENTRIES  READY  FOR LOSTWITHIEL PRODUCE SHOW   It’s time to get your entries ready for the  72nd Annual Produce Show  which  will  be held on Saturday... Read more

Proposals for improved Lostwithiel Rail Service

The way forward for the Great Western rail franchise.Lostwithiel Town Council and Lostwithiel Transport Users Group, have sent the Government their recommendations concerning the franchise to run rail... Read more

Lost In Song plan to Sing Along the River

Lost In Song, Lostwithiel's community choir, are planning weekly public performances on the Parade later in the Summer. They have been inspired by the performances held by the Fisherman's Friends on the... Read more

Lostwithiel Town Forum celebrates £8800 Heritage grant

Lostwithiel Town Forum has received a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Sharing Heritage grant for £8800 to celebrate Lostwithiel's medieval bridge. The grant has been awarded to renovate street... Read more

Lostwithiel Rotary deliver ambulance to Kosovo

Lostwithiel Rotarians John Hurst, Ian Shear and Vic May have begun a 1800 mile journey to the town of Dragash in southern Kosovo to deliver an ambulance. The ambulance is equipped with medical supplies... Read more

Gilbury Hill wins Residential Project of the Year award

The Gilbury Hill housing development completed this year, providing affordable homes to families with a local connection to the town, has won an award for Residential Project of the Year (40 Units and... Read more

Twinning Association is looking for new members

Lostwithiel is twinned with a similar group in Pleyber Christ, a small town about 45 minutes from Roscoff in Brittany. It is a friendly and welcoming group which started more than 30 years ago with a mix... Read more

Lostwithiel YFC complete charity tractor run

Lostwithiel YFC have completed their epic John O' Groats to Lands End journey in vintage tractors. The journey started on 12th April in two old tractors - a Case 2290 and a Fiat 1300 Super - which were... Read more

LostFest is coming!

Over 150 musicians, 100 crafts people and an army of performers converge on Lostwithiel on Sunday May 11th to put together this year’s LostFest. Now firmly established as one of Cornwall’s... Read more

Post Office to move into Londis

Lostwithiel's Post Office is planned to move from its current building into Londis. Sub-postmaster Gary Shaw will be retiring in June, and Londis owners Jeff and Julie Manwaring have applied to take over... Read more

Community rug presented by the Rug Hookers

Lostwithiel Rug Hookers group have presented a community rug depicting the town to Lostwithiel Community Centre. The rug is on display in the Centre Cafe and is made from scraps of recycled fabric. Rug... Read more

Lost In Song celebrates 7th birthday

Lost in Song, the Lostwithiel based choir, celebrates its seventh anniversary this year with a series of concerts including a performance at this year's Cornwall Spring Flower Show at Boconnoc. The singers... Read more

Interior is on the move to Polscoe

Interior @ 22 Queen street, Lostwithiel, (down the road from the Restormel hotel on the A390), is on the move! We are relocating to our 'furniture warehouse' in Higher Polscoe for extra space, and for... Read more

Sophie wins gold at Taekwondo Championships

Sophie Parton (who lives in Lostwithiel) aged 22 has been doing Taekwondo with the New Wave P.U.M.A. (Professional Unification of Martial Arts) Taekwondo club in Bodmin since November 2003. She... Read more

Lostfest presents £4.500 cheque to FLEET

On 25th Feb Lostfest organisers were proud to present a cheque for £4,500 to FLEET, the Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust. Over the past 5 years, LostFest have raised nearly £20,000 on... Read more

Accommodation Award winners

Three local businesses have won awards since the start of the year.   A Little Bit of Heaven A Little Bit of Heaven, accessible holiday accommodation in St Veep near Lostwithiel, has been awarded... Read more

Boconnoc Wedding Fair in March

The beautiful Boconnoc near Bodmin will be the setting for a leading wedding fair this Spring. Top wedding suppliers will gather inside the historic Boconnoc House – itself one of the South West’s... Read more

Spring half term events in and around Lostwithiel

Here are some events in and around Lostwithiel during the Spring half term week. Don't forget our rainy days guide!   Lanhydrock Cycle Hub opens Saturday 15th February  New cycle trails at... Read more

Car share solution to rail disruptions

Has your journey to work or college been disrupted by the recent rail closures following winter storm damage? Lostwithiel resident Imke Wood has proposed that people arrange more car shares to cope with... Read more

First public access defibrillator installed

The first public access defibrillator has been installed in Lostwithiel, which can be used to by members of the public to treat people who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. The device is an automated external... Read more

Lostwithiel YFC tractor run John O'Groats to Lands End

On 12th April 2014, Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club will be embarking on a tractor run with two classic tractors - a Case 2290 and a Fiat 1300 Super - from John O’Groats to Lands End in a bid to raise... Read more

Lostwithiel Rotarians launch new fundraising drive

Rotary Club of Lostwithiel supports many charities and events, both within the town and much further afield, including major charities like End Polio Now and ShelterBox. In 2014 the club will also... Read more

Kings Arms walkers raise over £5k

A group of 11 regulars at the King's Arms have walked part of the North Cornwall coastal path and the Camel Trail to raise £5,175 for charity. To say thank you for their fundraising efforts, they... Read more

Jenni Randall wins Lifetime Achievement Award for Social Work

Lostwithiel resident and independent social worker Jenni Randall has been awarded a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award (recognising those who have spent more than 20 years in the profession). The... Read more

Lostwithiel University of Third Age - Photography Exhibition

Lostwithiel U3A Photography Group are holding their first exhibition of work entitled “We’ve Been Framed”  in the gallery  above Lostwithiel Library, from  22nd November... Read more

Lostwithiel YFC member to chair national organisation

Claire Worden, a member of Lostwithiel Young Farmers' Club for the last 13 years, has been elected as the new chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs. The elections were held recently... Read more

Lostwithiel Advent Window Trail

In Lostwithiel each December a number of private houses and businesses take part in creating an Advent Window Trail, with a specially decorated window being lit up. The windows light up consecutively each... Read more

Bonfire & fireworks displays in the area

This year the nearest Fireworks and Bonfire displays are at:   Fowey - Rugby Club at Lankelly Saturday 2nd Nov Bodmin - Priory Park Tuesday 5th Nov Golant Saturday 9th Nov You... Read more

Have your about Cornwall Council's budget

Lostwithiel Town Council have drawn attention to the Cornwall Council budget 2014/18 consultation, "You Choose". Cornwall Council are working on their budget for next year and looking ahead to be prepared... Read more

Severe Weather Warning

Following Press Release issued by Cornwall Council on 25th October :- Residents and visitors to Cornwall warned to be prepared for storm force winds and heavy rain Following Met Office warnings of... Read more

Support Lostwithiel's Skate Park Application

Please show your support for the new Lostwithiel Skate Park application! It is on the planning register. You can submit online, write or email Cornwall Council with a short reason that you want a skatepark... Read more

"Bearry" Christmas to Everybody!

Once again the venue for The 2013 Cornwall Christmas Bear Fair, taking place on Sunday 24th November, will be the Lostwithiel Community Centre. This will be the fifth Cornwall Bear Fair jointly organised... Read more

Art exhibition on 90th birthday

Jean Smith, one of the founders of the Lostwithiel Art Group, is celebrating her 90th birthday with an exhibition of up to 60 of her paintings in Taprell House, above the library in Lostwithiel. Before... Read more

Food Festival week

Lostwithiel Food Festival week 19th - 26th October   Foodies will be spoilt for choice as Lostwithiel's Food Festival week takes place from 19th - 26th October. The annual week long celebration... Read more

Lostwithiel film club turns 5

5 is the magic number for Lostwithiel film club, Lost In Film, which is celebrating its 5th birthday in a big way, by donating £500 charity and showing 5 films for free over the next 5 months. £250... Read more

Defibrillator Appeal

As you may have seen in the Cornish Guardian, I am trying to raise funds to purchase 3 public access defibrillators. Across the UK 2000 people die from a sudden Cardiac Arrest (heart attack) each week.... Read more

Rotary Youth Award

Nominations are invite for the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel Youth Award. An award of £100 is available either to an individual or a group of young people who have made an exceptional contribution... Read more

2 new shops open in Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel is certainly leading the way out of the retail recession as 2 new shops open in one week ! 2 quay street has moved into the former bakers with a collective of 3 associates under one roof.... Read more

New Mum's Coffee Morning

A relaxed new group for parents and mums-to-be run by Lostwithiel Town Forum has just been formed.  The Group will have a small play area for babies but  the main purpose will be as a friendship... Read more

Eden Valley Holiday Park wins Gold Award

Professor David Bellamy has announced that Eden Valley Holiday Park has won a special Gold Conservation Award. The holiday park set in tranquil natural surroundings has been selected by Professor... Read more

Adult Education Classes at the Community Centre

Don't miss enrolment dates for the new classes starting in September and October - Counselling, French, Tai Chi, Drawing & Painting, Papier Mache and Bead Making. All classes need a minimum of 6 learners... Read more

Boconnoc features on Who Do You Think You Are

On 31st July, Boconnoc featured in the BBC programme ‘Who Do You Think You Are’ with Nigel Havers. Actor Nigel Havers delved into his family history, tracing his family to Couch's Mill just... Read more

Lost In Film presents £250 to Town Band

As Lostwithiel Town Band prepared to take part in the Lostwithiel Carnival Parade on Saturday, they were presented with a cheque for £250 by Lost In Film, the Lostwithiel film society. The money... Read more

Boconnoc Music Award - the Cataleya Quintet

Classical music has been floating across the park at Boconnoc. The sound of steam engines, tractors and vintage cars at Boconnoc was replaced this week by the sound of classical music drifting across... Read more

Lostwithiel becomes even more historic

Lostwithiel has become even more historic after an important battlefield site has been added to the English Heritage register. The Battle of Lostwithiel in 1664 is regarded as a key turning point of the... Read more

Royal Visit to Lostwithiel

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall spent the morning in Lostwithiel to conclude their latest visit to Cornwall. Hundreds of people lined the streets as they visited various buildings in town. The newly-restored... Read more

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to visit Lostwithiel

On Wednesday 17th July  the Duchess of Cornwall's birthday, the Duke of Cornwall, president of the Prince's Regeneration Trust, accompanied by his wife,  will visit the restored Duchy Palace... Read more

The train now arriving at Lostwithiel...

Vintage toy trains and quality decorative antiques add to the rich mix of Lostwithiel’s antiques and vintage shops when George Alfred Emporium officially opens on Antiques Sunday, July 14th. Based... Read more

Lost In Play win Community South West Competition

The Community South West results are in !!Community South West is a campaign run by insurer Cornish Mutual aimed at celebrating and encouraging the wonderful community spirit that exists in the South... Read more

Lostwithiel celebrates 10 years of bear fairs

The 2013 Cornwall Summer Bear Fair is to be staged at Lostwithiel Community Centre on Sunday 23rd June from 10am - 4pm. This will be the 10th year and the 16th Bear Fair at the Centre. The 2013 Summer... Read more

Lostwithiel School summer holiday club

This summer Lostwithiel School is organizing a two week Holiday Club from the 22nd July to the 2nd August open to all children aged between 5 and 11 at a cost of £15 per child per day. This is the... Read more

Awards for Lostwithiel residents in Queen's Birthday Honours List

Birthday Honours awards have been conferred on two members of the Lostwithiel Community. Professor John Scott, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research at Plymouth University has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s... Read more

Lostwithiel Carnival

A week of merriment and sport for the whole town to enjoy, with Charity Fete, Cricket, Rounders, Pram Race, Concert, Raft Race, Street Party, Duck Race, Senior Football, Junior Football, Spot the Stranger,... Read more

Restormel Lodge now offers electric car charging

Restormel Lodge have announced that they are the first Best Western hotel in Cornwall to offer an electric car charging point The hotel in Lostwithiel was recently reassesed by the Green Tourism... Read more

Cornwall Council Election Result

Cornwall Council Election result from Lostwithiel Electoral Division as follows:-   Benedicte Poula Gwyneth Bay  - (Conservative Party Candidate)   442  (ELECTED) Nigel Andrew Challis... Read more

Lostwithiel FC promoted to Duchy League Division 1

Lostwithiel FC have been promoted to the Duchy League Division 1 after a hard fought game against rivals North Petherwin on 20th April in their last game of the season. The team, managed by... Read more

Lost In Play consultation results

Lost In Play is a community group that has recently formed to work with the Town Council in order to raise enough funds to significantly improve Lostwithiel’s playgrounds, in particular the King... Read more

Trewithen Dairy set for further expansion

Trewithen Dairy has announced plans for an additional £3 million expansion for their Lostwithiel based dairy, plus the creation of new jobs. The company is now the third largest direct buyer... Read more

New Town Council Named

Due to insufficient number of nominations for Town Council,  there will not be an Election on  2nd May.  The new  Lostwithiel Town Council will consist  of the following people:-     David... Read more

Can You Help FOSB?

For many years the FOSB (Friends of St Bartholomew’s) have raised money towards the upkeep of the church in Lostwithiel by holding a seasonal Saturday morning second-hand book sale in the churchyard... Read more

LostFest cheque presentation

The organisers of LostFest 2012 presented a cheque to the charity FLEET outside Bodmin Hospital on Tuesday February 19th at 1.00pm. LostFest 2012 raised £4,000 for the charity in the biggest one... Read more

Monty Halls launches Community South West campaign in Lostwithiel

An exciting new campaign is being launched to celebrate and encourage the fantastic community spirit within our towns and villages across the South West. The campaign will be launched on Thursday... Read more

Lanhydrock House shortlisted to welcome acclaimed British artist

Lanhydrock House has reached the final stages of a ‘Museums at Night’ competition to work with the artist Mat Collishaw. It is now open for public votes and the property is asking everyone... Read more

Gold Award in SW Tourism Awards for A Little Bit of Heaven

A Little Bit of Heaven, a country holiday retreat for famillies with disabilities or illness, are very pleased and proud to announce that their accessible accommodation has won the GOLD award for ‘Access... Read more

£50K Grant for new Skate Ramp

Lostwithiel Town Council has secured Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities fund.Sport England has revealed that more than 1,000 local sports projects across the country... Read more

Apple trees planted for community to enjoy

Community apple trees are being planted by Transition Lostwithiel in two locations in Lostwithiel. One will be planted in Lostwithiel Station garden, which is tended and maintained by volunteers. A further... Read more

Spring Clean Week Logo Competition

We are looking for an exciting new logo for the Lostwithiel Spring Clean campaign.  If you are aged 16 or under why not enter our competition for the chance to win a £20 book token.  Please... Read more

Lostwithiel Playground Project launched

Are you bothered by the state of our town’s playgrounds? Would you like to have a go at raising funds to improve them? How would you like to see our town have something we can all be proud of and... Read more

Date announced for LostFest 2013

LostFest, the one day arts, crafts and music festival in Lostwithiel has been confirmed for Sunday, 12th May this year. It's a family event with arts and crafts stalls, workshops and demonstrations,... Read more

Town Councillor temporary vacancy

Lostwithiel Town Council has announced the following vacancy until 2nd May. Applicants can be co-opted into the Council until the May elections without needing to be elected. Notice of Casual Vacancy Notice... Read more

Young Citizen Award from Lostwithiel Rotary

13 year old Christian Andersen has received a Young Citizen Award from the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel for his good nature and helpful attitude around town. In addition to the award which was presented... Read more

Lostwithiel University of the Third Age Launches

The first open meeting of the new Lostwithiel University of the Third Age will take place on Wednesday 16th January 2013 at 2pm in the Church Rooms. At that meeting you will get a chance to look at activity... Read more

Floods gone and shops reopen

As dramatically as they rose, flood waters have receded in Lostwithiel. After losing one of the most important days of business in the run up to Christmas, nearly all shops on Fore Street are open today,... Read more

Major floods in Lostwithiel

After weeks of heavy rain and torrential rain in recent days, Lostwithiel is experiencing a major flood. Many houses and several businesses have been flooded and there is an imminent risk of the river... Read more

Spring Clean 2013 is coming soon

In March 2012 Lostwithiel Town Forum co-ordinated the inaugural Spring Clean week under the umbrella of the Cornwall Council's “Clean Cornwall” campaign. A number of residents and groups were... Read more

Dickensian Evening

On Thursday 13th December from 6pm to 9pm Lostwithiel will play host to its ever popular Dickensian Evening. In addition to the  late-night shopping and shopkeepers in Victorian garb, choirs,... Read more

Lostwithiel Medical Practice Newsletter

Welcome back to the Lostwithiel Medical Practice newsletter – this is the second edition.   With the help of the newly-formed Patient Participation Group (more news about the group coming... Read more

Lostwithiel escapes flooding

Following heavy rain and high winds, a flood alert was issued by the Environment Agency for Lostwithiel, The Glynn Valley, Trago Mills and St Neot at 12.16am on Sunday 25th November. The river level... Read more

Lost In Film cheque handover to Skatepark project

On 24th September Lost In Film, the film society in Lostwithiel, opened its 5th season with a fundraiser screening of Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. All profits from the night plus were donated to the Lostwithiel... Read more

Cornwall Tourism Award winners

Lostwithiel businesses were among esteemed winners at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2012. The 11th annual awards ceremony was held on 8th November 2012. Asquiths Restaurant won Silver in the Restaurant... Read more

Lostwithiel Advent Window Trail 2012

In Lostwithiel each December a number of private houses and businesses take part in creating an Advent Window Trail, with a specially decorated window being lit up. The windows light up consecutively... Read more

Lostwithiel Medical Practice - First Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of the Lostwithiel Medical Practice newsletter. We hope that you will enjoy our endeavours to engage you in what is your surgery as much as ours. Our over-riding ethos is to... Read more

New edition of Lostwithiel history book published

The New Book Of Lostwithiel tells the history of the town from its origins as a vital port created by the Normans, through the war years to the present day. A new updated edition has been published... Read more

Award double for restoration work of Boconnoc

Owners Anthony and Elizabeth Fortescue have received two acclaimed awards for the restoration work of Boconnoc House. Two months ago the project was awarded the HHA / Sotheby’s Restoration Award... Read more

Lostwithiel volunteer gets Diamond Champions Award

Lostwithiel resident and dedicated volunteer Frank Batchelor is one of 60 people in the South West to win a Diamond Champions Award, run by the charity WRVS and supported by the Prince of Wales and... Read more

University of the Third Age for Lostwithiel

On Wednesday October 10th over 30 people attended an open meeting hosted by Lostwithiel Town Forum to explore the possibility of setting up a University of the Third Age in the town. University of the... Read more

Peregrine Hall to feature in BBC 'below stairs' documentary

The second episode of a BBC series "Servants: The True Story of Life Below Stairs" will feature Peregrine Hall in Lostwithiel. The episode will be broadcast on BBC2 at 9pm 5th October and will then... Read more

Lostwithiel Rug Hookers create Community Rug

A community rug depicting Lostwithiel is being created by Lostwithiel Rug Hookers.Once complete the group hope that the rug will be displayed to the public. The Rug Hookers are a cheerful, friendly and... Read more

Public Transport in Lostwithiel

A very well-supported public meeting was held in Lostwithiel on Monday evening to discuss transport issues for action through the Transport Users Group established by Lostwithiel Town Forum. More than... Read more

Adult Education Classes come to the Community Centre

There are opportunities to laern or develop skills at the Community Centre as Adult Education classes are now being offered. Mid-Cornwall/East Cornwall Adult Education brochures have been delivered to... Read more

Pressure for improved public transport in Lostwithiel

A Transport Users Group has been formed in Lostwithiel to improve public transport provision. John and Jill Scott, working with the Lostwithiel Town Forum, have produced a Report on local transport and... Read more

Lostwithiel features on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Lostwithiel features in an episode of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip screened on BBC2 on Tuesday 4th September. TV presenters Fiona Phillips and Richard Madeley visited Lostwithiel in an episode where they... Read more

Duchy Palace - Your views needed

  The Prince’s Regeneration Trust, working with the Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust are restoring the Duchy Palace.  The regeneration project will provide new office space, a retail... Read more

Lostwithiel farmers market celebrates 14th anniversary

On Friday 17th August Lostwithiel Local Produce market celebrated its 14th birthday with a special celebration. As well as the usual stalls selling meat, fish, vegetables, homemade baked goods, food to... Read more

Boconnoc wins Restoration Award

Boconnoc, near Lostwithiel, is celebrating the win of the 2012 Historic Houses Association/Sotheby’s Restoration Award for the restoration of Boconnoc House which has taken place over the last ten... Read more

Superfast broadband arrives in Lostwithiel

Superfast broadband has arrived in Lostwithiel and will be available from September 2012. Funded by the EU, BT and Cornwall Council, and managed by Cornwall Development Company, Superfast Cornwall is building... Read more

Solicitor campaigns against threat from big banks

A P Bassett Solicitors in Lostwithiel is leading a campaign to highlight the fact that big banks are threatening small businesses by dictating which solicitors their mortgage customers can use. Santander... Read more

Skate jam success on film

A skate jam was held at the Royal Talbot on 15th July to promote and consult on plans for a new skate park in Lostwithiel. It was a glorious day and fabulous atmosphere. The event attracted skaters, scooters... Read more

Charity Fayre rescheduled

The popular Charity Fayre which normally begins Lostwithiel Carnival week but which was cancelled this year due to waterlogged ground, has been rescheduled for 29th July. The fayre which runs from 1pm... Read more

Calling Lostwithiel Artists

Do you want to have your art displayed and at the same time raise awareness of local artists? Well now you can. The Old Press Gallery, situated at 10 Biddicks Court, St Austell (opposite Wetherspoons pub)... Read more

Charity Fayre cancelled - rescheduled Flora Dance

It is with regret that the Lostwithiel Carnival Charity Fayre has been cancelled. On inspection the entrance to the King George V playing field is completely impractical for motor vehicles and to accommodate... Read more

Lostwithiel Skatepark project

The project to have a new improved Skatepark built in Lostwithiel is progressing steadily and team behind the project are looking for more help to keep the project moving forwards. Preliminary designs The... Read more

Prince Charles' first visit to Lostwithiel since floods

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited Lostwithiel on 4th July to see the work that has been done since the floods in 2010, and to meet local groups and agencies who have been trained to help support... Read more

Town Forum Update

Lostwithiel Town ForumPromoting the social, economic and environmental enhancement of Lostwithiel and the surrounding areaIn March the Forum co-ordinated a very successful Spring Clean Week within the... Read more

Coffee morning raises £400 for charity

An annual coffee morning event held in May has broken its own record by raising over £400 for charity. The coffee morning was held in Lostwithiel and money was raised by selling teas and coffees,... Read more

Diamond Jubilee sculpture unveiled

A new sculpture has been unveiled in Lostwithiel to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. The sculpture which also doubles as a seating area, has been installed on the Town Quay next to the river. Scuptor Robin... Read more

Diamond Jubilee events and pictures

This weekend Lostwithiel will be celebrating the Jubilee in style with various events going on around town. Saturday 2nd June Jubilee Tea Dance - 1pm to 5pm, Church Rooms. Admission free.Refreshments... Read more

New Mayor chosen for Lostwithiel

The new Mayor of Lostwithiel was chosen on 11th May 2012 at a ceremony held in the Guild Hall then in the Mayors Parlour. Present in the Guildhall were guest mayors and mayoresses from Fowey, Bodmin,... Read more

LostFest 2012 on Sunday 13th May

Music, dance, arts and crafts are set to take over Lostwithiel once more on Sunday May 13th from 10am to 7.30pm at LostFest, the one day free festival which is now in its 6th year. Part of the Daphne... Read more

Lanhydrock Estate Company launches new website

Lanhydrock Estate Company was established in 1934 by Viscount Victor Agar Robartes the then proprietor of Lanhydrock House and grounds. In 1953 Lanhydrock House, gardens and parkland (along with a generous... Read more

Conservation of 18thC Fire Engine on display at Museum

Lostwithiel's first Fire Engine has been spruced up and is on display to the publc again. The work was carried out by an experienced professional conservator paid for by a grant awarded to the museum... Read more

Lostwithiel water treatment working on sunshine

Energy from the sun is being harnessed to help power more water and sewage treatment works in Devon and Cornwall, including two sites in Lostwithiel. South West Water has installed photovoltaic (PV) cells... Read more

Documentary about ground-breaking Lostwithiel ecologist

Lost In Film is holding a special screening of a documentary about the ground-breaking work of Lostwithiel ecologist Mike Hands, who will be available after the film for a Q&A session. Slash and burn... Read more

LostFest line up announced

The list of arts & crafts stalls and performers at this year's LostFest, the annual festival of arts, crafts and music in Lostwithiel, has now been published. The festival will be held on Sunday May... Read more

Daily Mail travel feature on Lostwithiel

It’s easy to think of Cornwall as just being a coast – the beaches, the smugglers, the South West Coast Path and all that lovely seafood! But the interior isn’t a blank of white like... Read more

Spring Clean Week success

Lostwithiel's first Spring Clean Week has been a huge success and is hoped to become an annual event. The week long initiative was organised by Lostwithiel Forum as part of Clean Cornwall Week. Several... Read more

European Funding for Duchy Palace

  The Duchy Palace has received approval for more than £310,000 worth of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Convergence to invest in the restoration of the building which will create... Read more

Beer Festival raises £4000 for charity

The 9th Annual Charity Beer Festival organised by Lostwithiel Rotary club was held on 17th March, St Patrick's Day. The total raised for local charities was £4,000. 26 beers were available, some... Read more

Nanadobbie voted UK's top vintage shop

The Brighton branch of Lostwithiel based vintage and midcentury shop Nanadobbie has been voted the UK’s most popular Vintage Shop by readers of BBC Homes & Antiques magazine. Nanadobbie Brighton,... Read more

Street naming competition

Wycliffe Estates is delighted to announce the forthcoming development off Castle Hill, Lostwithiel. With plans to start building in April 2012 with an intended completion date of November 2013 for all... Read more

New benches unveiled at Lostwithiel Station

New benches have been unveiled at Lostwithiel Station, after a hugely successful Grand Draw was held in May 2011 to raise the funds. The appeal and Draw was organised by Maggie Robshaw and Maggie Morley... Read more

Lostwithiel battery recycling passes 500kg mark

Batteries recycled in Lostwithiel as part of a Transition Lostwithiel project have just passed the 500kg mark. A battery recycling tube was installed in Lostwithiel Londis by the group in July 2008, funded... Read more

Lostfest cheque for FLEET

LostFest was proud to present the charity FLEET with a cheque for £4,500 - the profits from last year's annual festival of arts, crafts and music. Over 5,000 visitors came to the event, which featured... Read more

Spring Clean Week

  Lostwithiel Spring Clean week - 17th to 25th March 2012   Would you like to join in the effort to spruce up our town? It can be something as small as filling a carrier bag with rubbish... Read more

Nanadobbie voted UK top 5 vintage shops

Nanadobbie, the Lostwithiel based vintage interiors specialists, has had its Brighton shop voted one of the UK’s top 5 Vintage Shops by readers of BBC Homes & Antiques magazine. The magazine... Read more

Film fundraiser success

Lost In Film, the Lostwithiel Film Society, held a charity screening of Benda Bilili! at the end of January. The documentary about African street musicians was filmed over 5 years, and follows a group... Read more

Tredethick Farm Cottages grows own fuel in back yard

Guests at Tredethick Farm Cottages near Lostwithiel are now enjoying eco-friendly heating courtesy of a 200kW biomass boiler fuelled by Elephant Grass. The new boiler, which replaces ten old oil boilers,... Read more

Lostwithiel Rotary refit Community Centre kitchen

Lostwithiel Rotary gave up their time over the Christmas holidays to refit the kitchen in Lostwithiel Community Centre. The old kitchen was nearing 30 years and in dire need of replacement. The Community... Read more

Duchy Nursery wins 'best cafe'

Duchy of Cornwall Nursery Café has won an award after opening only six months ago. The Nursery’s new building, shop, café and gardens were opened by the Prince of Wales in June 2011.... Read more

Lostwithiel Advent Window Trail

In Lostwithiel each December a number of private houses and businesses take part in creating an Advent Window Trail, with a specially decorated window being lit up. The windows light up consecutively... Read more

Dental surgery wins best in the SW

Lostwithiel Dental Surgery has only been open in its new premises for 7 months but it has already won an award for Best Practice in the South West in the national Dentistry Awards. The practice was previously... Read more

Stick of Lostwithiel reopens

A year after the November 2010 floods which ruined many businesses and homes in Lostwithiel, the last shop affected has finally opened its doors again. Stick of Lostwithiel on Queen Street is run by Graham... Read more

Dickenisan Night in photos

Despite Dickensian-style gloomy weather, hundreds of people turned out for the hugely popular Dickensian Night in Lostwithiel on 15th December. Shopkeepers and visitors alike wore Victorian garb to create... Read more

Dickensian Night 2011

Get into the festive season with the ever popular Dickensian Evening on Thursday 15th December from 6pm. As ever there's late-night shopping and shopkeepers in Victorian garb, choirs, bands, craft... Read more

BEST SECONDS - on the move

Best Seconds is on the move... 21st of November. We have traded very successfully in the lovely Duchy Palace building which has been a great priviledge and now the grade 1 listed building is going to... Read more

Young Farmers Bare All For Charity

Members of Lostwithiel Young Farmers Club have seen rather more of each other than usual recently. The club's latest fundraising scheme has seen members stripping down for the cameras to produce an extremely... Read more

1940s day acknowledgements

By Frank Batchelor LOSTFEAST week (22nd – 29th October) gave the people of Lostwithiel and visitors alike an opportunity to partly step back in time and take a glimpse at life on the home front... Read more

Duchy Palace renovation to begin

Renovation of the Duchy Palace, the remaining part of the ancient Stannary Parliament buildings in Lostwithiel, is due to start in December 2011 after a £1 million restoration fund was recently approved. The... Read more

Asian Food Day

The Asian Food Day held for the second year running at the end of Lostwithiel food festival week, LostFeast, was again a huge success. Crowds of people came to the Church Rooms in Lostwithiel on Saturday... Read more

1940s Day in Lostwithiel

Lostwithiel was transported back to the 1940s on Wednesday 26th October with the whole town taken over by costumes, music and dancing from the era. Shops, cafes and venues were drapped with union flags,... Read more

Hidden Valley Gardens shortlisted for Cornwall Tourism Award

Hidden Valley Gardens have for the second year running been short-listed and placed in the top three finalists of the "Small Visitor Attraction" category in the 2011 Cornwall Tourism Awards, and nominated... Read more

LostFeast - Lostwithiel Food and Drink Festival 2011

Programme of events Further details and lots more events to follow - check for updates to this page!   ALL WEEK Guess the weight of the pasty at - COMMUNITY CENTRE 10-noon tea or coffee with... Read more

Apple & Pumpkin Day at Community Centre

Lostwithiel Community Centre held an apple and pumpkin day as part of LostFeast 2011, the celebration of food and drink in Lostwithiel held during the October half-term week.Visitors were able to see... Read more

Lost In Film opens Screen 2

Lost In Film, the Lostwithiel film society, are launching a new monthly screening night which is hoped to become a regular fixture. Screen 2 will be small, informal screenings for film fans who enjoy... Read more

Affordable housing allocation completed

All 16 affordable homes contained within the 32 home development at Rosehill in Lostwithiel have now been assigned to individuals and families from the local area, the scheme’s developer has announced. With... Read more

Cornish Cider Festival 2011 launches

Following its success over the last two years the Cornish Cider Festival 2011 will be held on Saturday 22nd October with continued support from Sharp’s Brewery and Cornish Orchards. The Cornish... Read more

69th Annual Produce Show

The 69th Lostwithiel Annual Produce Show held on Saturday 3rd September was once again a great success for the Lostwithiel Garden Society, Floral Art Group and WI. The show was opened by Viscountess Alice... Read more

Beer Festival charity money presented

Lostwithiel Rotary Club's 8th Annual Beer Festival which was held on Saturday 19th March 2011 has raised nearly £3000 for local charities. A cheque for £500 was presented to one of the selected... Read more

Drill Hall refurbished

Lostwithiel Drill Hall has been completed refurbished inside and out at a cost of several thousand pounds. The 97 year old building on the Parade is owned by the Ministry of Defence and is used by Lostwithiel's... Read more

Hidden Valley Gardens raises over £1000 for charity

A successful opening under the National Garden Scheme has been held at Hidden Valley Gardens, near Tywardreath. Over £1,000 was raised for such charities as Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie, Cross Roads... Read more

Lostwithiel Museum celebrates 40 years

Lostwithiel Museum is celebrating its 40th birthday this year with a special window display of photographs of the town from the last 4 decades. The Museum was opened on 21st August 1971 by the Lostwithiel... Read more

Lostwithiel Carnival round up

The 2011 Lostwithiel Carnival week organised by the Rotary Club has been a resounding success, with new events such as the Raft Race being hugely popular and old favourites such as the Street Party finally... Read more

LostFest raises £5k for FLEET

The 2011 LostFest took place on Saturday 14th May from 6pm to 10pm and Sunday 15th May from 10am to 5pm. Both days were hugely successful and we've had fantastic feedback - thanks to everyone for your... Read more

Book a stall at Trewether's Charity Fete

Trewether Farm's annual Charity Fete will be held on 27th Aug starting at 1pm. The 2010 Fete was opened by Lady Trant. There were over 60 charities involved, two bands, and over 650 visitors, our best... Read more

Prince of Wales to open new Duchy Nursery building

As work on the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery’s new visitors centre draws to a close, it was announced today that The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will officially open the new site during... Read more

Business Group celebrates 10 year anniversary

Lostwithiel Business Group celebrated its tenth anniversary at the town's newest restaurant Asquiths - fittingly the group's 100th and newest member. The business group is behind annual events including... Read more

LostFest promo trailer

Both days of LostFest 2011 have been captured in a short trailer created by The Motion Farm, a local film production company based in Lostwithiel. Relive this year's festival and watch the bits you may... Read more

50th anniversary Flower Festival

Lostwithiel & District Floral Art Group are celebrating their Golden Anniversary in 2011. To mark the occasion a floral celebration of Lostwithiel, the landmarks and businesses that make up the town,... Read more

LostFest takes to the streets

This year’s Lostwithiel Festival takes to the streets on Saturday May 14th and Sunday May 15th. Sponsored for the first time by Skinners, with all profits going to local charity FLEET, LostFest... Read more

Grand draw for new benches at Lostwithiel Station

A dedicated team of volunteers who maintain Lostwithiel Station gardens are holding a Grand Draw to raise money for new benches at the station. Visitors arriving at Lostwithiel Station are greeted by... Read more

Royal Wedding celebrations

Numerous Royal Wedding festivities will be taking place around Lostwithiel to celebrate the marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on 29th April 2011. The Community Centre are holding a full... Read more

Do we need a new skate ramp?

The Friends of Lostwithiel Skate ramp are 3 people who have been looking after the ramp for years by mending it and keeping it safe to use. Our skate ramp has been wonderful for 13 years but it is... Read more

Lerryn Players Auditions

Lerryn Players will be presenting The Panto Of The Opera in late November / early December in Lerryn Memorial Hall. Auditions will be held in the school on Monday 16th May. If you are interested in acting,... Read more

Official opening for Lostwithiel Preschool

Lostwithiel Preschool's brand new purpose-built premises has been officially opened by Lady Mary Holborow, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall.   The Preschool first opened its doors in 1969. It is... Read more

Party on the Parade - get involved!

This year's LostFest will be launched with a street party style event on Saturday 14th May from 6pm - 10pm. Following the huge success of last year's Party in the Park, LostFest is now being held across... Read more

Currach and coracle making workshops

Lostwithiel Forum are running community workshops to make currachs and coracles which are traditional, ancient boats made from willow, hazel and canvas (or cowhide!). These workshops are open to all in... Read more

Lostwithiel Bakery back in business

Lostwithiel Bakery has re-opened for the first time since the floods last year which devastated a number of businesses and home in Lostwithiel. Bakery owners Christine Feenerty and Barry Green were... Read more

Church Rooms back in action after flood

The newly refurbished Church Rooms is back in action and being used again, less than 3 months after the flood which devastated several businesses and houses in Lostwithiel. The Church Rooms team have worked... Read more

Oasis reopens!

Oasis is pleased to announce that thanks to all the new vounteers who came forward, they were able to re-open on the 12th January. Thank you team! We now have enough volunteers to open on a weekly basis... Read more

King's Arms wins Pub of the Year 2011

The King's Arms in Lostwithiel has won an award again at the annual Tribute Estate Awards which were held at the Great Western Hotel in Newquay on 20th January 2011. Landlords Mick and... Read more

HCPT Christmas Quiz raises £700

Thanks to all those who took part in the HCPT Christmas Quiz. Robbie and Sara Low had an amazing response raising over £700 with money still coming in, which is enough to cover the costs for one... Read more

New Years Eve Giants Parade

The 2010 New Year's Eve Giants Parade was one of the biggest so far, with a huge crowd turning out to see the giants being escorted through Lostwithiel as the clocks struck midnight. The parade started... Read more

Advent Window Trail

Each December a number of private houses and businesses take part in creating an Advent Window trail with specially decorated windows being lit up consecutively each evening until Christmas Day. See... Read more

Dickensian Evening success

Lostwithiel's 2010 Dickensian Evening was as popular as ever and attracted  huge crowds. In addition to the  late-night shopping and shopkeepers in Victorian garb, choirs, bands, and lashings... Read more

Join the fun at Dickensian Evening 16/12/2010

On Thursday 16th December from 6pm to 9pm Lostwithiel will play host to its ever popular Dickensian Evening. This year, in addition to the  late-night shopping and shopkeepers in Victorian garb,... Read more

Christmas Quiz

Do you like quizzes?  There's a perfect charity one to do over Christmas available in Muffins and Watts Trading for just £2 a copy. Organised by Robbie and Sara Low of Trewince Lane it's to... Read more

Watch Dickensian Night on Rick Stein's Cornish Christmas

Lostwithiel's Dickensian Night in 2009 was filmed for Rick Stein's Cornish Christmas, the first part of which was screened on BBC2 on 2nd December. The second part will be screened on 9th December from... Read more

Lostwithiel back open for business

Less than a week after the flash flood which devastated several homes and shops in Lostwithiel, as well as other towns in South East Cornwall, it's business as usual for all but the worst affected. The... Read more

Prince of Wales visits after the flood

The Prince of Wales today visited Lostwithiel and and St Blazey to see the damage caused by  the November flash flood. HRH Prince Charles has close ties with Lostwithiel: Duchy of Cornwall has extensive... Read more

Flood clear-up

Efforts continue today to clear up after yesterday's flooding in Lostwithiel and surrounding area. A number of local businesses are closed today, and the old bridge remains closed too, awaiting an inspection... Read more

Major flood in Lostwithiel

Extremely heavy rain and gale-force winds have resulted in a major flood in Lostwithiel and the surrounding area. Homes and businesses in the town were flooded along Quay Street, Church Lane and Queens... Read more

Oasis Reborn

Jen Carson has recently agreed to take over the management of the Oasis Youth Club in Lostwithiel. The club has been closed for a long time and she is hoping however to get it back up and running as soon... Read more

Food Festival 2010 round-up

Lostwithiel's 2nd Food Festival, a week-long food and drink extravaganza held between 25th and 30th October 2010, was even bigger and better than last year with several major new events. Half-term holiday-makers... Read more

Paper Lantern Making Workshop at Eden ready for Dickensian

Would you be interested in attending a paper lantern making workshop at the Eden Project on Sat 6th of November betwenn 10am and 12 noon. No costs are involved and we need 3 more volunteers to come along... Read more

Cornish PR firm wins Silver Award for rural broadband campaign

Lostwithiel based public relations and marketing firm Skyfield Communications scooped a Silver Award at a Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) ceremony in Bristol on Friday evening for its work... Read more

New Antique Shop in Town

Mark Royle Antiques has new premises at 28 fore St in the centre of the town, Mark has traded for many years alongside other traders in Uzella Court Antiques Centre but felt it was time to go it alone.  He... Read more

Hidden Valley Gardens wins tourism award

Hidden Valley Gardens run by Peter and Tricia Howard in Treesmill near Lostwithiel been awarded silver for Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in the Cornwall Tourism Awards. Tricia Howard manages the... Read more

Lostwithiel Food Festival programme

A massive range of events ranging from Pasty making to Korean food demonstrations make up this year's Lostwithiel Food Festival which takes place from October 25th to October 30th.The week's events start... Read more

Girlguiding is 100!

On a cold wet day in September 1909 11,000 Scouts met at a rally at the Crystal Palace. At this rally were a group of feisty young women who had invited themselves to Robert Baden-Powell's Scout Rally,... Read more

2nd Cornish Cider Festival

The second annual cider festival held in Lostwithiel was declared a huge success, after more than 400 people came along for the all-day celebration of cider and apple juice. This year the event was sponsored... Read more

Lostwithiel Pub & Restaurant in Need of a New Landlord!

The Royal Oak is a fantastic business opportunity for anyone local or anyone looking to become a local in Cornwall. Based in the picturesque town of Lostwithiel not far from the South Coast it has everything... Read more

Lost In Film awarded £10k for film equipment

Lost In Film has been awarded grants totalling over £10,000 to buy its own film projection equipment. £5000 was awarded by Cornwall Community Foundation's Grassroots Grant fund and £5653... Read more

Lostwithiel-based PR firm on award shortlist

Lostwithiel based public relations firm Skyfield Communications has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award for its work with rural high-speed broadband projects in the UK. The company has been... Read more

68th Annual Produce Show

The 68th Annual Produce Show held on Saturday 4th September was bigger than ever, with new classes and all classes free to enter. The Show which is run by the Lostwithiel Garden Society in conjunction... Read more

Italian Job outdoor screening success

The first outdoor screening held by Lost In Film in conjunction with Lostwithiel Rotary, was an out-and-out success for all involved. Around 150 people attended the screening in King George V playing... Read more

Lostwithiel Bakery in Best Pasty competition

Lostwithiel Bakery took part in a Best Pasty competition which was run by Monster Munchies, a  Good Food channel TV programme which will be aired weeknights from Monday 8th November at 10pm. The... Read more

Tulkinghorn Gallery's Mid-Summer Miscellany

The Tulkinghorn Gallery held the opening night of its second exhibition on Friday 6th August. The exhibition is entitled "Mid-Summer Miscellany" and includes a mixture of paintings, drawings, ceramics... Read more

Environment Group 2010 Photo Competition

The quality and variety of the photographs was very impressive. The decisions of the judges involved a lot of discussion about the merits of each of the images. However the judges were unanimous in their... Read more

Lostwithiel Pram Race 2010

Lostwithiel Pram Race was again a huge success. The rules are simple; teams must consist of four people maximum, and the prams must have a minimum of four wheels. The race around town in the colourful... Read more

Environment Group Questionnaire

The Environment Group, which is part of Lostwithiel Forum Development Trust, is currently looking at projects to improve our riverside environment. We are exploring ideas for enhancing the slipway and... Read more

Charity Fayre Country Pursuits Day

The first day of the 2010 Carnival week, organised by the Lostwithiel Rotary, was the Charity Fayre Country Pursuits Day. This year it was bigger and better than ever, packed with stalls and activities. The... Read more

Tulkinghorn Gallery opening night

Bob Ringwood, a film set and costume designer who moved to the area a year ago, has opened a new gallery on Fore Street in Lostwithiel. The opening night of the first exhibition at the Tulkinghorn Gallery,... Read more

Thai students in Coulson Park

A group of 16 students from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand spent several days constructing an architectural project in Coulson Park in June. The group will be entering their 3rd year of... Read more

LostFest 2010 - an amazing success!

Over 3,000 people joined in the festivities at LostFest 2010, in Lostwithiel on Sunday. With 150 indoor and outdoor stalls all over town, 100 street musicians and 10 top Cornish bands on the main stage,... Read more

Environment Group Photography Competition

Lostwithiel Forum Development Trust and Lostwithiel Environment Group are proud to announce a Photography Competition entitled Tales from the Riverbank:A Photo of the River Fowey between Source & Sea.   Pick... Read more

Council

The  Cornwall  Council One stop shop opens for the first time in Lostwithiel Community centre on Thursday 13th May from 10am to 12-30 pm. The shop will provide access to advice and information... Read more

Du Maurier festival events in Lostwithiel

The Du Maurier festival arrives on 13th May for a packed 10 days of talks, plays, shows and events. As in previous years, a number of events are taking place in Lostwithiel: Heritage walks, 18th, 19th... Read more

Beating of the old Borough Bounds

On a sunny May bank holiday, a large group of people took part in the traditional beating of the bounds, following the old boundary of the Lostwithiel parish as it was in 1685. Meeting at the Duchy Palace,... Read more

Be on stage at LostFest 2010

One local band or peformer has the chance to star alongside the top names at this year's LostFest - the Lostwithiel Festival, which takes place on Sunday May 16th. This year's LostFest will be the largest... Read more

Muffins wins Award of Excellence

THE very finest local produce has secured a hotel and a string of tea rooms dotted across the Westcountry with an award for the top quality of the afternoon tea they offer. Experts from The Tea Guild... Read more

Community questionnaire about Duchy Palace

Following on from the Community Consultation event held in November by Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust at the Old Duchy Palace, the CBPT would like to consult further with the local community about... Read more

New flower bed at Cott Road

A new flower bed at the corner of Cott Road and Liddicoat Road is in full bloom for the first time since it was created at the end of last year. The flower bed was planted up with daffodil bulbs by Brownies... Read more

One Stop Shop comes to Lostwithiel

The Lostwithiel Community Centre has two new ventures starting this spring. The Cornwall Council One Stop Shop will be held at the Centre every Thursday between 10am and 12.30pm, starting from 13th May.... Read more

Affordable Homes Consultation

A public consultation on draft plans for affordable homes in Lostwithiel is being held on April 6,  from 4pm to 8pm at the Church Rooms, Church Lane.Lostwithiel-based planning consultancy Situ8 Ltd... Read more

Memory Cafe opens

URGENT need for support for people with memory difficulties, and their carers in Lostwithiel, has prompted a local woman to launch the town's first Memory Cafe. The first informal meeting took place... Read more

New website is the business - Cornish Guardian

LOSTWITHIEL Business Group has launched an up-to-date new website. The group put up £3,000 towards a site and leaflets to attract visitors to the town and keep locals informed. Lostwithiel.org.uk... Read more

Lostwithiel Beer Festival 2010

The 7th Lostwithiel Charity Beer Festival held on Saturday 13th March between 11am and 11pm was a huge success with 20 different types of beer on offer and more than 25 barrels of beer sold out. The event... Read more

Lostwithiel Music Appreciation Society

Do you enjoy listening to recorded music? John and Jill Scott plan to set up a Lostwithiel Music Appreciation Society to include all kinds of music: classical, jazz, folk, etc. They would like to hold... Read more

Western Morning News article about new website

The new Lostwithiel town website featured in an article in WMN2 of the Western Morning News on 25th February.   Lostwithiel in cyberspace as town site launches A CLOSE-KNIT Cornish business community... Read more

LostFest presents £3k cheque to FLEET

By Melanie Jago THE organisers of Lostfest - Lostwithiel's annual summer one-day festival hope to attract crowds of around 5,000 and smash their previous fundraising total. Organiser Mike Dobbie is keen... Read more

Lostwithiel Dairy win £5 million Grant

Trewithen Dairy, a family business near Lostwithiel, will undergo a transformation with the aid of a £5.7 million grant – the biggest awarded to date under the Rural Development Programme for... Read more

Kings Arms wins Community Pub Of The Year

The King's Arms in Lostwithiel has won Community Pub of the Year at the Tribute Estate Awards which was held at the Atlantic Hotel, Newquay. The awards from St Austell Brewery celebrate the hard work,... Read more

Christmas pageant 2009

This annual colourful event was introduced to the town of Lostwithiel back in the early 1980's by Cornish Bard Rachel John. Taking place during the second Saturday  in December. Up to thirty local... Read more

Youth Forum Christmas tree

On the 30th September 2009 a meeting was held of all the youth leaders in town at the Platform forum office. Also attending the meeting were some young people from the Oasis Youth club. With a large age... Read more

Dickensian Evening 2009

Lostwithiel's Dickensian Evening 2009 will be held on Thursday December 10th beginning at 6pm and going on until late. This year will be bigger and better than ever with more music, more food and more... Read more

Advent Window Trail 2009

Ten years ago, at the turn of the new century, a chance conversation between a small group of Lostwithiel mothers resulted in the first Advent Window Trail around the town, inspired by a similar tradition... Read more

Bells ring out once more St Bartholomew's

Since 1995 the Friends of St Bartholomew's Church in Lostwithiel (FOSB) have raised over £100,000 for this Grade1 listed medieval Church. This fund-raising has paid for projects such as restoration... Read more

Lostwithiel Food Festival

The historic town of Lostwithiel is not only known for its wealth of antique shops, but now also for a fantastic range of food establishments ranging from traditional pubs to fine dining restaurants, bistros,... Read more

Cider Renaissance 09

The first Lostwithiel Cider Renaissance '09 was eagerly anticipated by local cider lovers. It was held on Saturday 31st October in the town's Church Rooms, showcasing a range of the county's ciders and... Read more

Lostwithiel Carnival 2009

Lostwithiel Carnival Week is organised and managed by the Rotary Club of Lostwithiel, but considerable support is provided by other clubs, organisations and individuals. This year Carnival week ran... Read more

Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visit Lostwithiel

A royal visit to Lostwithiel On 4th July 2009 the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall  paid an official visit to Lostwithiel during a tour of Cornwall. There were two reasons for their visit: to visit the... Read more

LostFest 2009

The Lostwithiel Festival has now firmly established itself as an event in the town's calendar and, thanks to the support of local individuals and businesses looks set to grow year on year. This year,... Read more

Lostwithiel Beer Festival 2009

The 6th Lostwithiel Charity Beer Festival was held in the Lostwithiel Community Centre on Saturday 21st March 2009. The mood of the festival is best summed up by Beer Festival Chairman, Paul (Skinny)... Read more