Cornwall tag

The story behind Cornish pasty crimps

February 29, 2012
Author: Dan

If the pasty is a package of tasty foody goodness then the pastry is the wrapping and the crimp is the seal holding the whole lot together. So although the crimp’s job is a simple one, it’s also very important which is probably why nowadays every pasty maker whether amateur or pro has an opinion [...]

Read The story behind Cornish pasty crimps…

Comments:
No comments
Categories:
Cornwall, Food, Uncategorized
Tags:
, ,

Cornish pasty world map

February 24, 2012
Author: Tom

In anticipation of the World Pasty Championships at Eden on Saturday 3 March 2012, we’ve put together a Google Map (see below) of similar handheld, filled snacks from around the world. While some are directly related to the Cornish pasty, others are merely similar in their size, shape and portability. Click on the pasty icons to [...]

Read Cornish pasty world map…

Comments:
3 comments
Categories:
Cornwall, Food
Tags:
, ,

Just £5 for Eden Locals’ Annual Pass for residents of Cornwall and Devon

January 25, 2012
Author: Hannah

If you live in Cornwall or Devon, make the most of visits to Eden throughout the year with a one-year Locals’ Annual Pass for just £5, or two years for £10. We’re running this special offer for locals until Friday 10 February 2012. Don’t worry, if you can’t visit straight away but are keen to [...]

Read Just £5 for Eden Locals’ Annual Pass for residents of Cornwall and Devon…

Comments:
3 comments
Categories:
Community, Tourist attraction
Tags:
, , , , ,

Inspirational community engagement case studies

January 4, 2012
Author: Hannah

If you’re looking to get a local project off the ground or need advice on neighbourhood planning and community engagement, take a look at our downloadable case studies full of ideas and inspiration. We’ve put them together for anyone looking for refreshing and creative approaches to kickstart conversations about where they live and work, which [...]

Read Inspirational community engagement case studies…

Comments:
No comments
Category:
Tags:
, , ,

Eden to host green building centre

December 30, 2011
Author: Hannah

Good news – we’re to host a new green building centre, where specialists, manufacturers, academics and the public come together to improve sustainable construction within Cornwall and beyond. The centre, known as The Green Build Cornwall Foundation, is to be run by Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust (CSBT) and will be housed within a cutting-edge green [...]

Read Eden to host green building centre…

Comments:
1 comment
Categories:
Construction, Cornwall, Sustainability
Tags:
, , , , , ,

Win free entry to Eden for a year

December 22, 2011
Author: Hannah

It’s almost Christmas, so in our final competition of the Advent calendar, we’re giving away an Eden Project annual pass, allowing one lucky person to free entry to visit us for a whole year. They’ll get to come back and see our plants change throughout the seasons, visit for special events like our February chocolate [...]

Read Win free entry to Eden for a year…

Comments:
9 comments
Categories:
A Time of Gifts Calendar, Tourist attraction
Tags:
, , ,

Christmas in Cornwall: video of Eden’s winter festival

December 15, 2011
Author: Hannah

If you’re in need of some warmth and light on these long, cold evenings, join us for our winter festival. We’re open late on certain evenings throughout December, for craft activities, music and song, food and drink, plus storytelling, massage and comedy for all the family – all topped off with a magical lantern parade. [...]

Read Christmas in Cornwall: video of Eden’s winter festival…

Comments:
No comments
Categories:
A Time of Gifts Calendar, Community, Cornwall
Tags:
, , , , ,

Live music at Eden Project Cafe in St Austell, Cornwall, this weekend

November 23, 2011
Author: Hannah

We’ve put together a fab programme of live music events at our Café in St Austell town centre. The Café, a bright, spacious, eco-building, is open until the wee hours and we serve warming food until late. This Friday we’re delighted to host post-rock duo Nordic Giants, as well as piano prodigy Samuel Osmond. Hidden [...]

Read Live music at Eden Project Cafe in St Austell, Cornwall, this weekend…

Comments:
No comments
Category:
Tags:
,

Green business course wins top award

November 18, 2011
Author: Hannah

Our sustainability training programme for businesses has just won a top award. Green Foundation scooped the prize for Best Business Support Through Mentoring and Education at the Western Morning News Business Awards last night. Since it started in October 2010, the course has worked with 315 people from 273 businesses in the local area. Designed [...]

Read Green business course wins top award…

Comments:
No comments
Categories:
Business, Sustainability
Tags:
, , ,

Olympic Torch to fly in Eden’s rainforest balloon on its way to London 2012 Games

November 7, 2011
Author: Tom

The Olympic Flame will take a spectacular flight around our Rainforest Biome as part of its journey to the Games in London. Eden will be one of the host locations for the first day of the flame’s journey, Saturday 19 May 2012. The helium balloon used by our gardeners to reach the dizzy heights of [...]

Read Olympic Torch to fly in Eden’s rainforest balloon on its way to London 2012 Games…

Comments:
No comments
Categories:
Celebrations, Cornwall
Tags:
, ,
Older postsNewer posts