NEWSWAVE - Caring for Minds, the Environment and Each Other

Join our reporter Tom Howe for NEWSWAVE, your weekly rundown of the top stories happening across St Austell and surrounding areas. In the latest episode, we join Simon Verhage, founder of The Men’s Mind Cave, to discuss the supportive online space he has created for men who may appear to be coping outwardly, while feeling disconnected or under pressure inside. We check in with Chris Brown, founder of No More Lids, to talk about his award‑winning plastic‑free takeaway cup design and the mission to eliminate single‑use plastic lids across the UK. As well as that, we take a trip to Luxulyan Amateur Dramatic Society to meet Robert and Catherine, who share details on the group’s revival after eight years and their upcoming pantomime, Wee Willy Winky. We hear from Jane Johnson, co-chair of Cornwall Disability Alliance, who explains why the organisation is encouraging people with disabilities to take part in a survey to help shape a fairer Cornwall… …and we welcome Roger Harding, founding director of Round Our Way, to amylase new analysis that shows the South West is one of the areas most affected by recent flooding and offer advice for those impacted.If you live or work in the St Austell area and have a news story for us, contact [email protected].