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Love St Agnes newsletter
Bringing back “The Bolster”? – a new parish magazine?
Written by: Ben Jackson
Wasson!
Busy busy
So with the schools back I think it’s safe to say that silly season is over now 🙂 and you would think that with the end of summer, the parish events diary would be calming down now but if anything there’s more going on in September / October than last month (at least there is on the Love St Agnes events calendar). Have a look on the site or in the listings below. There’s an incredible array of events – really something for everyone.
A new parish magazine?
Residents may well remember the popular monthly village magazine, The Bolster. Sadly the Bolster no longer exists but I am currently in the process of working out the logistics of me taking Love St Agnes away from being a purely online resource and bringing it to your doorsteps. This will of course be supported by advertising and filled with community news contributions so if you are interested in being involved, please email hello@lovestagnes.com.
Sevenmilestone Banner
You may have seen the Love St Agnes banner up at Sevenmilestone this week. I’ll be trying several ways to get the word out about the site over the coming weeks as I try to build it into being a self-sustaining and valuable community resource.
Thanks,
Ben
Featured Listings
Love St Agnes members around the parish
Love St Agnes is made possible by its generous members so I’d like to start by thanking them. For the event listings, see below.
Featured Members
*NEW* Hanbury Financial Planning
Location: St Agnes Village | Categories: Professional Services
A financial adviser firm based in central St Agnes, helping people across the UK make confident financial decisions. They offer friendly, jargon-free advice and create tailored financial plans.
Whitegate Cottage, Goonbell
Location: St Agnes Village | Categories: Self-catering
Cosy Cornish miner’s cottage, updated to provide comfortable and welcoming stays in Goonbell, St Agnes. Dog-friendly, and family-ready, local owner-managed.
The Painting Lady
Location: St Agnes Village | Categories: Building & Construction, Professional Services
Qualified decorator. 20 years of experience. Painting and papering services provided. Advice on paint types and colours available.
Churchtown Arts
Location: St Agnes Village | Categories: Shopping
A family-run gift shop in a historic building, offering a wide range of homeware, jewellery, pottery, original artwork, books, and toys, with a focus on Cornish and British designers.
Other Members
Treasure Antiques
Nestled in the heart of Saint Agnes, Treasure Antiques is a haven for enthusiasts of antiques, collectable books, and vintage treasures. You’ll find us in the charming Church Hall on Vicarage Road.
Little Fox Picture Framing
Bespoke framing service, founded in 2021, offering carefully crafted, made-to-measure frames with a focus on precision, creativity and attention to detail.
Goonbell Guitar Repairs
Expert guitar, bass and amp repairs, setups and restringing, led by an experienced technician with 25+ years’ experience, providing reliable, high-quality service from a St Agnes workshop.
Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management
Independent Financial Advisers in St Agnes and across the South West. Offering impartial financial advice covering investments, pensions, mortgages, protection, estate planning & care fee planning.
BkT Architecture
Chartered Architectural Practice based in St Agnes, Cornwall, led by Barry Tape, focusing on planning and architecture.
Samantha Freeman Energy Healing
Energy healing and meditation services in St Agnes, including Reiki and EFT.
Marina Huxley
Offers in-person mat Pilates classes at the St Agnes Methodist Church Hall and the Blackwater Village Hall, alongside virtual and live-streamed options.
HD Pilates Cornwall
PERSONALISED, TAILORED & EFFECTIVE We offer small Pilates classes & 1:1s, focusing on improving alignment, flexibility, and strength for all levels and abilities.
If you’d like your business or group to be promoted in the Love St Agnes email newsletter (along with other benefits), sign up for a membership.
What’s On in St Agnes Parish?
Upcoming events from the Love St Agnes parish calendar
Featured Events
Stories by the sea – Chapel Porth to Porthtowan
11 September 2026
A guided walk from Chapel Porth to Porthtowan at low tide and back over the cliffs. Taking in Wheal Coates Vugg before a low tide walk & back over the top.
Jazz at the MMI presents: The Robin Pengilley Quartet
26 September 2026
We are excited to share a new series of three very special concerts curated with bass player James Macphail and featuring a selection of the Southwest’s finest musicians, kicking off on Saturday 26th September with Cornish trumpeter Robin Pengilley!
Mischief and Mystery in Moomin Valley
27 September 2026
Be sure to pack your imagination and join us on an unforgettable journey to Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, nature thrives and adventures are plentiful.
The MMI Vintage Social
19 September 2026
An evening of vintage finds, pre-loved gems and good vibes at the MMI
Autumn Feast
20 September 2026
2 course organic ‘farm to fork’ vegan community feast at Goonown Growers Market Garden in the heart of St Agnes
Sunday Sessions: Ben Joseph
13 September 2026
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon of live acoustic music with Ben Joseph at The Driftwood Spars.
St Agnes Singers In Concert
4 October 2026
From late medieval to modern, and from sacred to secular, St Agnes Singers offer something to appeal to everyone!
Brandenburg Concertos by Jopes Ensemble
9 October 2026
Bach Brandenburg Concertos performed by The Jopes Ensemble by Candlelight in St Agnes Parish Church
Cancer Research UK Quiz Night
10 October 2026
A brilliant and fun Quiz night raising money for Cancer Research UK!
Music & Medium Evening
17 October 2026
An evening of music and mediumship featuring Lottee Brown and Sue Payne, to raise funds for the St Agnes Parishwide Defibrillator Network.
Regular Meetings
Hickory Dickory Rock
14 September 2026
0-4s music and movement classes. Fun music for kids, fun music for grown ups.
✨ SAUNA & SONG — AUTUMN / WINTER SERIES ✨
18 September 2026
Monthly Singing Circle and Sauna Ceremony at Soul Sweats Wild Sauna
Other Upcoming Events
- Full Circle Open Mic & Jam – hosted by Robbie Bunt!
11 September 2026 - The Live Poetry Book Club
12 September 2026 - St Agnes Community Cinema
14 September 2026 - St Agnes Community Cinema
14 September 2026 - Slurps and Burps
15 September 2026 - Mount Hawke Baby and Toddler Group
15 September 2026 - Wiff Waff Ping Pong – a fun, sociable community night for adults
16 September 2026 - Sunday Sessions – Phil Maguire
20 September 2026 - MMI Presents! National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope
24 September 2026 - Bang Bang Club feat. Marshall Jefferson, Ry Spenceley & E.S.A.
26 September 2026 - Oasis Seniors’ Lunch Club
27 September 2026 - St Agnes Food and Crafts Market
3 October 2026 - Sing For Your Heart, Sing For Your Soul
7 October 2026
Submit an event to the parish calendar
The Beacon – Parish News
Latest articles from the Love St Agnes blog
Just a couple of articles this month. I’m always on the hunt for more contributors so if you know anyone, please send them my way.
Featured News
Council News in Brief – September 2026
Ben Jackson • 10 September 2026
Administration and Finance Role The council are looking to hire a part-time Administration & Finance Assistant with Planning Support, working 30 hours per week on a permanent contract. The role involves providing friendly, customer-facing support at the public counter, handling calls and emails, maintaining accurate records, assisting with invoices and financial administration…
Do you want to contribute to The Beacon? Match reports? Local announcements? Or just a passion for writing, Love St Agnes would love to hear from you. Email hello@lovestagnes.com to express interest.
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