Ironically, Falmouth Library is currently closed because of Covid outbreak Since the first lockdown began, around 4,000 people across Cornwall have joined their local library, the county council has said. When the first lockdown came into force in March 2020 the library service saw a 104% increase in e-book downloads compared to the previous month and a 39% increase in e-audio downloads. In October the number of free newspaper and magazine downloads reached 60,000 – a 100% rise compared to February. The council says there are many other free online library resources: library members can research their family history, read a comic, or even learn a foreign language.
Help protect nature in Cornwall and tell us what matters most to you Cornwall is pioneering a national effort to kickstart the recovery of wildlife and nature, and you can have your say on what is important to you. Cornwall was chosen by government as one of only five areas to test the creation of a Nature Recovery Plan before it become a requirement of all areas nationally. Sitting alongside the Climate Change Action Plan, it will guide funding and planning policy by identifying the best opportunities to protect, restore and improve local wildlife. By getting involved, residents will be able to shape local priorities on how to best support nature in Cornwall – whether it s wildflowers for pollinators, more trees to fight climate change, more green spaces in our towns, or a habitat or species you’re passionate about.