A Newquay businessman is encouraging people to support small and independent businesses through a spoken-word poem.
Topher Chard, owner of the Saltd cafés at the railway station and on Cliff Road, has released the poem to highlight both the positives and challenges facing local traders.
He's been telling Radio Newquay about what inspired him to write it and shares his thoughts on the months ahead.
PRESS PLAY to hear from Topher Chard and his poem.
Boardmasters surfing competition upgraded to QS 4,000 status
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Newquay Town Council passes vote of no confidence in South West Water
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Major resurfacing works begin at Newquay Health Centre car park
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Free summer music events announced for Newquay
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Newquay "open for business" during Boardmasters
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Mid Cornwall Metro sees passenger boost despite launch event train failure
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New community shower launched in Newquay
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Newquay Carnival Mile Race to return after more than 30 years
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Business group calls for “conversation” over car park care home plans
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Former Newquay hotel issued with closure order over anti-social behaviour
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Mayor of Newquay encourages groups to apply for community grants
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Work begins on new play park for central Newquay
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Major rescue of two people trapped on cliffs
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Newquay Foodbank launches Crowdfunder for low-cost community supermarket
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Weekend Sport
Newquay AFC goalkeeper Shaun Semmens has returned to Mount Wise and it was a mixed weekend for local sport.
Coastguard reminder after sheep die in cliff incident near Polly Joke
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