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Chainlocker closes for five month refit

2020-11-06T11:28:10+00:00November 20th, 2016|Business News, News|

Falmouth's famous Chain Locker pub closes today for a five month refit. The St Austell Brewery-owned establishment needs major renovation and redevelopment and will not re-open until Easter 2017.  Locals, many of them  sailors, are understandably distraught - for some the situation is not so far from being made homeless! But the works are necessary, [...]

Apprentices learning leadership skills

2020-11-06T11:28:12+00:00November 8th, 2016|Business News, News|

A team of apprentices from the construction company Balfour Beatty tested their skills with a weekend of water-based activities with a sailing charity. Emerging Talent apprentices visited Turn to Starboard in Falmouth and set sail on board the Spirit of Falmouth, where they adopted the role of crew members to learn leadership skills. The 11-strong [...]

Two new colours for International Toplac

2016-11-07T08:46:57+00:00November 4th, 2016|Business News, News|

From International: AkzoNobel has extended its International® Toplac® range of high-performance paints with the introduction of two new colours. Toplac, a single component, long-lasting, high-gloss finish, has been admired on boats for many years. It is noted for its performance and ease of use. Toplac’s fast-drying and smooth-flowing silicone alkyd formula produces a deep lustrous [...]

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