This weekend's round up of all the positive things that have been happening in Cornwall.
Here are eight good news stories you may have missed in the past week.
1. Gran donates holiday money to Falmouth fundraising for children with cancer
A grandmother who has been forced to cancel her holiday plans this year has instead donated the money so that young people with cancer can go places they have always dreamed of.
Jennifer Canning from Penryn had been looking forward to trips to Spain a few weeks ago and Bulgaria in September, until the coronavirus pandemic saw one cancelled and her change her mind on booking the second.
2. Culdrose-based sailor has an audience with the Queen
Culdrose-based sailor Sophie Levy was reunited with the Queen as Her Majesty made a unique video call with military personnel on the front line.
The monarch was connected with forces personnel around the globe – as she was keen to speak to deployed men and women amid the pandemic.
3. Winner of precious charity rainbow ring is revealed
The winner of a bespoke rainbow ring auctioned in aid of the NHS has been revealed as a grateful cancer survivor.
Diane Laity was the top bidder in the auction run by Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, with the ring selling for £1,890.
4. Positive waves: mental health radio show looking to expand
Source FM's 'A Space to Speak Your Mind' mental health radio project is hoping to expand on its success, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise the money to do so.
Made in collaboration with the mental health charity Cornwall Mind it is a radio show and podcast that focuses on the mental health benefits of giving members of the community a voice.
5. Thanking Mawgan's unsung heroes for taking care of their community
Monday, July 13, was a very special day for Mawgan as both the family who run Mawgan Stores and an individual were presented with awards for service to the community by the High Sheriff, Kate Holborow DL.
This year, in addition to the customary awards at the end of her year in office, the High Sheriff is recognising those ‘unsung heroes’ who with small acts of everyday kindness, dedication and selflessness are playing such a crucial role in our communities.
6. Cornwall is safest place in the country according to new crime figures
Devon and Cornwall Police has recorded the lowest reported crime rate in whole of England and Wales, according to new figures released today.
The drop – the fourth highest out of 43 force areas – comes against a national rise of 1.4 per cent.
7. How your school can get free entry to leading eco project thanks to Helston firm
A Cornish organic clothes company has vowed to fund the next generation of 'eco warriors' as part of its ongoing charity work.
Frugi, which sells organic children's clothes worldwide but has its head office in Helston, has joined forces with Eco-Schools - a project designed to inspire schoolchildren to take steps to help the environment.
8. Cornwall launches campaign on World Emoji Day
It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words - and never more so than on World Emoji Day.
With the yearly celebration day of all things 'emoji' - those little pictures that can be used in the place of words - taking place today, many in Cornwall have been left wondering why they continue to remain unrepresented.
This has led to a campaign being set up to get more Cornish icons added to the emoji list, including the black and white St Piran flag and the Cornish pasty under food.
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