September 2025

 We Smashed Our Target! 

We raised a total of £780!!! 
A Huge Thank you to you All

We’re absolutely delighted to share that our recent afternoon tea fundraiser raised an amazing £190, which has now been added to our JustGiving page in support of Breast Cancer Now – bringing our grand total to £780! We honestly couldn’t have imagined such an incredible response when we first planned the event, and it’s all thanks to our wonderful clients. 
Your generosity, support, and kind-hearted donations have made a real difference, and we’re so grateful to everyone who came along, contributed, or simply helped spread the word. Every penny raised goes directly to Breast Cancer Now, helping fund life-changing research and support. Thank you – we couldn’t have done it without you! 
The turnout on the day was beyond anything we expected – it was standing room only! The room was buzzing with laughter, conversation, and a real sense of community. It was a joy to see so many people come together for such an important cause. A special thanks to Lionel the Town Crier and his wife Carol, who joined us and even tried to make a dent in Crumbz’s famous three-tier cakes! 
A huge thank you must also go to Paul and Linda Taylor, who many of you will have seen helping to run the very busy afternoon tea. I think Paul even popped out at one point to grab more napkins! The afternoon would have been very different if they hadn’t dropped everything to come to our rescue – we are truly indebted to them. 
We were also joined by Kayley Jayne, who offers specialist tattooing services that can support cancer patients in their recovery. You can reach her at: 
[email protected] ​

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Support for People with Hearing Loss in Cornwall

Living with hearing loss can impact everything from work and travel to wellbeing, but there’s a wide range of support available here in Cornwall to make life easier and more inclusive. From discounted train fares with the Disabled Persons Railcard to government-backed help through Access to Work, local Job Centre programmes, and mental health services, there are practical resources to help you stay independent and confident in daily life. Employers across Cornwall are also stepping up through the Disability Confident scheme, offering fairer access to jobs and reasonable adjustments in the workplace.
If you or someone you know is deaf or living with hearing loss, we’ve rounded up the most useful local and national support schemes in one place—from employment advice to wellbeing help and supported employment services.
Read the full guide on our blog here.

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Double chocolate muffins

Ingredients:

• 250g plain flour (spooned and levelled)
• 200g caster sugar
• 40g unsweetened cocoa powder (natural, not Dutch-processed)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• ½ tsp fine salt
• 315g dark or milk chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 185g full-fat sour cream or natural Greek-style yogurt (room temperature)
• 120ml vegetable oil (or sunflower oil)
• 120ml whole milk (room temperature)
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 220°C (fan 200°C) / 425°F / Gas Mark 7.
• Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases. This recipe makes 12–14 muffins, so you may need a second tin or bake in batches.
• Mix the dry ingredients:
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, bicarb, salt, and chocolate chips.
• Mix the wet ingredients:
• In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream (or yogurt), oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
• Combine:
• Pour the wet mix into the dry. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined — the batter will be thick and sticky. Don’t overmix!
• Spoon into cases:
• Fill each case to the top for that bakery-style rise.
• Bake:
• Bake at 220°C (fan 200°C) for 5 minutes, then without opening the oven, lower the heat to 175°C (fan 155°C) and bake for 15–16 more minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
• Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

Allergy Info: Contains gluten, eggs, milk, and may contain soy (from chocolate).

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Dave's brain teaser corner

Sudoku Rules:
​Fill the 9x9 grid with the numbers 1-9, without repeating any numbers in a row, column or 3x3 box.