Newquay's Huer's Hut to be lit purple in memory of pancreatic cancer victims

One of Newquay's best-known landmarks will once again be illuminated in purple to remember those who have died from pancreatic cancer and raise awareness of the disease.

The Huer's Hut will be lit up on Thursday 19 November, continuing a tribute first organised by Newquay resident Terry Dixon in 2023.

Terry was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2022 and arranged for the historic landmark to be illuminated in purple the following year.

Despite his declining health, he gathered at the hut with family and friends to raise awareness of the disease.

Terry died on 26 January 2024.

Following his death, his wife Zoe asked mourners to make donations towards continuing the purple lights campaign in future years, rather than sending flowers to his funeral.

Continuing Terry's legacy

This year, former councillor Zoe Dixon is working with Newquay Lions, Newquay Town Council and Huer's Hut custodian Jon Goodman to organise the illumination.

The event forms part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and aims to remember loved ones lost to the disease while raising awareness among the wider community.

Members of the public are invited to gather at the Huer's Hut for the switch-on at 6pm on Thursday 19 November.

Those unable to attend are being encouraged to look across Newquay Bay to see the landmark illuminated in purple.