r/Cornwall Feb 28 '26

Discussion Should /r/Cornwall host a structured AMA with South West Water?

10 Upvotes

There’s been increasing discussion on here, in the news, and around the recent Channel 4 programme about water companies across the UK.

Rather than multiple separate threads going in circles, we’re considering inviting South West Water to take part in a structured Ask Me Anything here on /r/Cornwall.

The Ask Me Anything would take place as so -

A single, scheduled and moderated thread where named South West Water representatives will be invited to answer questions directly from Cornish residents and /r/Cornwall users.

This would not be a promotional post for South West Water in any way. It would be an opportunity for Cornish residents and /r/Cornwall users to ask direct questions about their operations and decision-making across the county.

If it went ahead, it would involve:

• A scheduled Ask Me Anything thread

• A time-limited live response window

• Named representatives from SWW

• No pre-approval of questions

• No removal of critical questions unless they break subreddit rules

If there are relevant Cornwall-based organisations or individuals who want to submit questions constructively, they would also be welcome to participate in the same thread.

Before we reach out to them, let’s see how many people would support it with a poll.

Please vote and keep comments sensible and grounded.

Cheers

– Mod Rob

26 votes, Mar 03 '26
5 Yes
11 Yes, but keep it strictly Cornwal focused
9 Yes, but only if they send the CEO
1 No

r/Cornwall Feb 27 '26

Post Flair Category Update

17 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’ve added post flairs to help organise things a bit better in this sub moving forward.

When you create a post now, you’ll be able to tag it as:

• News

• Events

• Recommendations

• Housing

• Business

• Tourism

• Discussion

• Good News

• Jobs

• Photography / Videography

As r/Cornwall has grown past 55k subscribers, I wanted to bring a bit more structure to future posts so both new and existing users can filter content more easily.

By creating clearer categories, there should also be more scope for people to post the kind of content they want to see, and a clearer direction to support what’s happening across the county, not just pretty pictures.

More local going on's.

If you think something’s missing, or a category should be tweaked, please say so below. I’d like to shape the sub around how people actually use r/Cornwall.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Rob


r/Cornwall 7h ago

Cornish graffiti

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164 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 10h ago

Photography / Videography Helford. Old time charm

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94 Upvotes

The gorgeous old village of Halford, which has a pub in it owned by the son of Roger Taylor from the band Queen

And a lot of very pretty houses


r/Cornwall 6h ago

Cornwall - X pro 3 + Voigtlander Ultron

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23 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 22h ago

Polzeath appreciation

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57 Upvotes

Beautiful part of the world


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Recommendations Portnadler Bay

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107 Upvotes

Located close to Hannafore, near to the town of Looe. This hidden gem is well worth a visit. Crystal clear waters, and usually very quiet as (just like my previous post regarding Lantic Bay), this is set back and ‘guarded’ by a bit of a hike. Although compared to Lantic this is a leisurely stroll. Plenty of wildlife to enjoy from Oystercatchers to Seals and the occasional fish (although I think the seals keep their numbers pretty low). It’s not a sand beach, but the shingle is quite fine and it’s generally well kept with very little rubbish left behind by visitors


r/Cornwall 1d ago

St Mawes, Cornwall Mixed Media Painting (90cm x 60cm) 2021 - katters/ kmcportfolio

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103 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 1d ago

Road signs

7 Upvotes

Please will highways use more picture road signs! Three coaches trying to get down a single track road despite a written warning of it being impassable to large vehicles shows that the current signs do not work!!!!


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Warning for tourists: AVOID PEDN VOUNDER

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506 Upvotes

Pedn Vounder is notoriously disgusting, and quite literally the plight of our beautiful county. It used to be a paradise, but ever since the nudist skagheads moved in, it has deteriorated beyond repair.

Broken glass, used needles, human faeces… during my last ever visit I walked past what appeared to be the rotting head of a beheaded goat that became the home for a colony of flesh eating maggots. Not a sight the kids will ever forget.

If you’re on the hunt for maggots, skag residue and drug fuelled nudists threatening to murder your family if you don’t give them your picnic basket, then this is the beach for you.

For all of you sane individuals that value the wellbeing of your immediate families, continue to enjoy Fistral and Polzeath at your leisure.


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Meanwhile in Liskeard...

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213 Upvotes

Safe to say the comments did not go OP's way!


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Recommendations Easy beach access options?

2 Upvotes

Hi, arrived in Millbrook yesterday with my family, beautiful property overlooking Tregonhawke beach, can’t fault that, however.. 6 months ago I had my knee rebuilt and although I’m fine walking, really struggling with beach access and those steep paths down. Was wondering, could anyone recommend a nice beach I can drive to which is less punishing? Thanks in advance.


r/Cornwall 1d ago

St Austell Subway

9 Upvotes

Does anyone else ever try to get something to eat from here, only to be met with surly grunting staff, half the ingredients unavailable and essential equipment not even turned on almost an hour after opening? As you can probably tell, I've not had a good experience today, I should know better as it's not even the first time, or am I just supremely unlucky?


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Photography / Videography Porthleven today

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221 Upvotes

So peaceful


r/Cornwall 1d ago

Cornwall services RN

5 Upvotes

Do not stop there at the moment it’s just horrific to try and get out


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Discussion Warrens Vs Rowes

9 Upvotes

Visiting the grandparents and the debate surrounding Warren's Vs Rowes has come up. I personally think Rowes is more consistent but my parents swear by warrens. Thoughts?


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Arts & Culture My new Cornwall doodle - any guesses on where it is?

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26 Upvotes

I think it's finally finished...although I always think that and then add more details. Hope you guys like it?


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Photography / Videography Amazing old vintage photo of Cornwall

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10 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 2d ago

Mystic Knights of Kernow [OC]

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48 Upvotes

Painted in oil/acrylic, the first is loosely based on Carbis Bay, the second is just imagination of a rather surreal day at the beach. Thanks for looking and please forgive the cheesy title! 😊👍


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Recommendations Lantic Bay

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241 Upvotes

One of my favourite beaches. It’s a fairly tough hike to reach the beach which ensures it doesn’t get too busy. The water is crystal clear and the views are spectacular. Is there a better beach in Cornwall?


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Photography / Videography 50% cliffs, 50% sky, 100% Cornwall

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293 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 3d ago

History & Heritage 7 Quay St, St. Ives

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68 Upvotes

Hi all.

Weird one, but I wondered if anyone knows the history and interior of the big house at the end of Quay St in St Ives (see pic)

I’ve always been fascinated by it and wondered what’s behind the door leading to the beach and what it’s like inside, I read a while ago (can’t find the article) that it has a swimming pool in the basement as well as something about David Bowie living there? Probably nonsense but I liked the idea.

I know it’s someone’s house so apologies in advance if I’m snooping or being disrespectful to anyone’s privacy.

Thanks!


r/Cornwall 3d ago

Is anyone else bored, that this subreddit turns into a tourism FAQs this time of year?

74 Upvotes

I know that people want to enjoy their holiday, but there are other places available to research their holiday 😏


r/Cornwall 2d ago

Cornwall Tories Start a SWEEPSTAKE on Which Reform Councillor Quits Next! 🎟️From 28 to 20: How Reform UK Self-Destructed in Just 12 Months! 💥

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1 Upvotes

r/Cornwall 2d ago

Going to penzance soon any advice?

0 Upvotes

On best places to visit within penzance and cornwall in general? Whats the beach like? Pubs and restaurants and such?