CHAOS Radio

As the 2025 budget takes effect, increased Living Wage and employee benefits are squeezing Cornwall’s hospitality and retail sectors. We spoke to John Brown, CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Tanya Williams of Polgooth Inn to find out if the government's recent budget changes will prove to be courageous or calamitous for employers and employees alike in Cornwall: https://lnkd.in/eb6KHRRw #KeepItCHAOS #CornwallBusiness #LivingWage #StAustell

This week's Community Champion from NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Peta, explains it's really easy to become disconnected and feel isolated in the Winter. She talks about connecting with others who have similar experiences, on platforms like Qwell and Kooth UK, in a video produced by NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly: https://lnkd.in/emQ-KGzM #KeepItCHAOS #StayWellCornwall

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly are helping us stay well this winter, showcasing a number of 'community champions' who are sharing tips on immunity, warmth, mental health, eating well and staying active. This week, Wailim Wong, a Communications Officer at Citizens Advice Cornwall shares his practical tips for managing energy costs and finding support with the cost of living this winter: https://lnkd.in/e448FxiM For more advice, take a look at their website 👉 https://lnkd.in/euhXfnui #KeepItCHAOS #StayWellCornwall #CornwallCommunity

It has been revealed that the 2024 Cornwall Christmas Fair, held at The Eden Project has raised an amazing £68,000 to support Cornish communities this year! Just one organisation that has benefitted this year is Newquay Foodbank, which will now be open two extra days a week from January to April, all thanks to donations! Meah Howlett went along to the fair recently and spoke to Co-chair Kate Holborrow about the work that goes into such an event: https://lnkd.in/eJxAHvUS #KeepItCHAOS #CornwallChristmasFair #CornwallCharity

Got all your Christmas cards posted yet? If you have, you may have noticed a festive twist on your regular stamps.. ✉️🎄 Well, did you know they were created by Judy Joel, a talented artist based in Cornwall? Community Journalist, Janice Rose caught up with her to find out more about her creative journey, inspirations, and more: https://lnkd.in/eEMSjk-J #KeepItCHAOS #ChristmasStamps

Stay well this winter with NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly! 🌟 Working with a number of local health and wellbeing partners, they are showcasing community champions who are sharing tips on immunity, warmth, mental health, eating well, and staying active. This week, physiotherapist Sophia Hulbert chats with Tom Howe from CHAOS Radio about the importance of physical activity and encourages finding enjoyable ways to stay active: https://lnkd.in/e_5U9NDf #KeepItCHAOS #StayWellCornwall

Sharp's Brewery has released an ale with a difference, in collaboration with St Austell RFC! This unique 3.6% ABV beer, called Saints Bay, was co-created by rugby club members at Sharp's pilot brewing plant and is available at the club during match days, at Sharp's retail outlets, and online too. Hospitality and Retail Manager, Sam Lyne, joined Cheryl Gordon to explain more... https://lnkd.in/ehFTGF-a #KeepItCHAOS #StAustell #StAustellRugby

Give something back this Christmas! 🎄 Truro Foodbank have recently launched a Reverse Advent Calendar, to help combat food shortages post-Christmas where members of the public are invited to set aside one essential item daily over 24 days in December to donate in January. The manager of Truro Foodbank, Simon Fann, explains more... https://lnkd.in/dq6V8CA9 #KeepItCHAOS #Chrsitmas #FoodBank #TrusselTrust

In a quest to tackle plastic pollution, a group of students from Brannel School are preparing for a school trip with a difference! 🌊 They are soon embarking on a 32-day ocean research expedition aboard the tall ship Helen Mary R, covering 1,500 miles of the Celtic and Irish seas, gathering data in collaboration with University of Plymouth. Amanda Medows, whose daughter is taking part in the project, joined Cheryl this morning to explain more: https://lnkd.in/ek2wNpd7 #KeepItCHAOS #OceanConservation #Cornwall #StAustell

Women's Rugy is continuing to thrive in St Austell, thanks to our latest team, the St Austell Valkyries! The team are enjoying their first season in the RFU Inner Warrior League and have begun a campaign to raise further awareness, as well as to fundraise for an end-of-season tour to Wales. Head Coach, Beth Grant, and team manager, Stephanie Trudgian joined Cheryl on CHAOS Breakfast... https://lnkd.in/e-g-wCnk #KeepItCHAOS #WomensRugbyWorldCup #StAustellRugby #Cornwall