Bodmin 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.

15/07/2026

Teylu Theatre Company are performing Calendar Girls at several venues around Cornwall including Launceston Town Hall and Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre.

See their post for more details you could also win one of theses 16 amazing hampers. Miney from the raffle is being raised for Radiotherapy Development fund at Derriford Hospital.

Just as the original Calendar Girls raised money for cancer care at their local hospital, Teylu’s Calendar Girls are raising money for the Radiotherapy Development Fund at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth Plymouth Hospitals Charity Thanks to the enormous generosity of many local businesses, supporters and members of the theatre company our amazing fundraising team have put together sixteen luxury hampers! We’re selling Grand Draw tickets and the winners will be picked out at our Gala performance at Sterts Arts and Environmental Centre on Thursday 30th July. We’re also at Sterts on 29th July, performing and selling Grand Draw tickets. If you’d like some please contact: [email protected]. We’ll also be holding raffles for the charity at our performances at Devonport Playhouse Plymouth Theatre Company on Saturday 1st August, Tavistock Town Hall on Friday 7th August and Launceston Town Hall on Friday 14th August Launceston Life. Links for tickets to all shows in the comments 🌻

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

03/06/2026

OUT NOW! Your Summer issue of Bodmin Life is currently being distributed by Royal Mail to 9,500 letterboxes in PL31-1 and PL31-2 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 Bodmin 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 Bodmin Life we also have the following Wadebridge 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 Bodmin Life and you are in those areas please ask your postie as you should)

28/05/2026

Read Bodmin 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 Bodmin Life online.

11/05/2026

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

All issues of Bodmin 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 Bodmin Life.

05/05/2026

Did you know we run fantastic competitions in Bodmin 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 Bodmin Life magazine or head to https://www.life-media.co.uk/competitions to see our competitions.

03/05/2026

This Wednesday, 6th May, a special charity event will take place at The Lost Lakes of Lanjeth, St Austell, 2pm-5pm.

The event will include a private guided tour and talk, welcome drinks and a cream tea for just £18. Money raised goes to a range of nursing and healthcare charities.

A limited number of tickets are available for an exclusive talk and guided tour by one of the owners.

Designated as a County Wildlife Site stretching to 13.5 acres, the Nursery and Water Gardens include 130 ponds and lakes set within heathland full of significant wildlife. Following purchase in 2022, restoration has uncovered water plants and marginals which thrive in the boggy site.

The nursery’s core values of Community, Accessibility, Sustainability and Tranquillity will be fully explored as the tour progresses and wanders round ponds and through ancient woodland.

Full details and to pre-book: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/49176/lanjeth-nursery-water-gardens