Wadebridge Life

03/08/2026

Three days. Three countries. Two 4,000m summits. At just 17 years old, Finn is believed to be the first teenager from Cornwall to successfully summit two 4,000m mountains in just three days.

After months of training, fundraising and preparation, Finn travelled to the Alps with one goal: to climb Mont Blanc in aid of HighGround Charity.

Sadly, an unprecedented heatwave, melting glaciers and a number of fatalities on the mountain meant the guides made the difficult but absolutely necessary decision to withdraw all climbers. It was a huge disappointment, but safety had to come first.

Rather than heading home, Finn embraced a new challenge.

Travelling with people he'd never met before and flying abroad on his own for the first time, he successfully summited Gran Paradiso (4,061m) – the highest mountain entirely within Italy – before going on to climb Weissmies (4,017m) in Switzerland. Two 4,000m peaks, across three countries, in just three days.

Reflecting on the experience, Finn said:
"The lessons I learnt from the professionals are ones I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. This climb has opened doors for my future that I never imagined, and to summit not one, but two 4,000m peaks in three days after Mont Blanc was cancelled was an incredible feeling."

Finn has now raised an amazing £4,211.26 towards his £5,000 target for HighGround Charity, supporting veterans, reservists and service leavers as they transition into civilian life.

If you'd like to help him reach the finish line, you can donate here:
https://www.goodhub.com/go/montblancchallenge

And to smash the target a date for your diaries: 31st October Prize Bingo fund raiser at Eagle House Hotel Launceston! If you would like more details contact Sally at Freckles in town, or message her: 07729 108223

If you are a local business and would like to donate a prize please also contact Sally.
Congratulations, Finn.
Sometimes the greatest achievement isn't the summit you planned, but how you respond when the mountain changes the journey.

Cornwall is incredibly proud of you.

22/06/2026

Exciting news! We are launching a number of new regular features across all FIVE of our community magazines and we're looking for your stories.
Do you know a young person doing something amazing? They could be featured in Young Cornwall.
Is there a volunteer who goes above and beyond and deserves a public thank you? We'd love to celebrate them in Volunteer Hero.
Or perhaps you're involved with a local club, society or group that deserves a bit more recognition? From knitting to kitesurfing and everything in between, Club Corner is all about shining a light on the grassroots organisations that make our communities special.
If you're in Launceston, Bude, Bodmin, Wadebridge or Falmouth and have a story, person or group you'd like us to feature, we'd love to hear from you.
Email Ellie at: [email protected] for Launceston and [email protected] for our other areas.
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20/06/2026

With the weather hopefully heating up this weekend, it’s the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful coastline and waterways safely. ☀️🌊

The RNLI has some fantastic advice to help keep you, your family, and your friends safe in and around the water. Whether you’re heading to the beach, paddleboarding, swimming, or enjoying a coastal walk, take a moment to check out their top safety tips.

Stay safe, have fun, and make the most of the sunshine! 💙

09/06/2026

Stuck with what to do this Summer? Here are some ideas around cornwall. Also you can see the feature by going to the summer issues online https://www.life-media.co.uk/digital-publication

08/06/2026

OUT NOW! Your Summer issue of Wadebridge Life is currently being distributed by Royal Mail to 9,500 letterboxes in PL27-6 and PL27-7 Not just door to door we also have additional copies to pick up FREE from several businesses in town. See comments below for where you can get yourself a copy. PLUS you can also read all back issues on our website https://www.life-media.co.uk/digital-publication
I'm Claire and I run Wadebridge Life Life magazine if you are a business or have a (genuine) community story and want to know more about rates and distribution dates please get in touch my email is
[email protected]
We don't just have Wadebridge Life we also have the following Bodmin Life, Launceston Life Falmouth Life and we are launching Bude and Stratton Life in the Autumn. That's 50,000 magazines each quarter.
(If you don't get Wadebridge Life and you are in those areas please ask your postie as you should)

Hope you enjoy reading as much as we have putting it all together.

08/06/2026

Just out popping some of the Wadebridge Life Summers issues around town for you to pick up free. Stopped and grabbed a coffee from the lovely Amy at Millie's Coffee and Cake. Best of luck to you Amy with the shop see you soon.

HAPPY MONDAY WADEBRIDGE! WE ARE BACK! ☕️✨

We just wanted to start the week by saying a massive, heartfelt thank you for all of your incredible support during our opening week 🏠❤️ Walking into the new shop and seeing so many familiar and new faces has been a dream come true!

We are serving up delicious coffee, luxury hot chocolates, and plenty of sweet treats today until 3:00 PM 🕒🍰

📍 Find us: Right at the end of The Platt, just before the little bridge (directly opposite the cinema)

28/05/2026

Read Wadebridge Life magazine online!

From local stories to businesses and events, there is so much waiting for you in each issue.

Head to https://www.life-media.co.uk/digital-publication to read Wadebridge Life online.

11/05/2026

Did you know you can read Wadebridge Life magazine on the go?

All issues of Wadebridge Life are uploaded to our website, so you can read wherever you are, whether you want to find a local business, check out the list of groups and events on Wosson, read positive stories from your community, or send to a friend.

See https://www.life-media.co.uk/digital-publication to read Wadebridge Life.

07/05/2026

On Sunday, 10th May, Heycroft, Trevanion Rd, Wadebridge PL27 7NZ is opening for the National Garden Scheme, 1-5pm.

This compact, town centre garden is a plantsperson's paradise with lots of interesting and unusual specimens. The wisteria is currently the star of the show!

https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47614/heycroft

05/05/2026

Did you know we run fantastic competitions in Wadebridge Life magazine?

Throughout the year, we team up with local businesses to bring exciting prizes to lucky readers.

In the spring issue, we ran a competition with Pencarrow House and Gardens to win a day out for four people, including a guided tour of the house, entry to the gardens and a cream tea in the Peacock Cafe.

Make sure to check your quarterly Wadebridge Life magazine or head to https://www.life-media.co.uk/competitions to see our competitions.