Stories from the Bay and beyond

Pre-pandemic, Cornish photographer Nick Pumphrey travelled the globe shooting for publications including National Geographic and the Guardian. But when Covid-19 struck, with fear sweeping the nation and cabin fever setting in, Nick started an unexpected new daily ritual.

With his down-to-earth approach, acclaimed photographer Danny North creates images that capture the spirit and energy of the moment. Overdue a hard-earned rest, we invited him to our new beach lofts to unwind and capture the beach living experience through his unique lens.

The long nights ahead are perfect for star and planet gazing, and you don’t (always) have to stay up so late. What might you see staring up into the darkness in the next month or two?

Aaron Jenkin makes his living from long nights gazing at the stars. He tells us about everything from adjusting your eyes to the darkness, to the elation of watching the Milky Way reflected in the water…