How increased connectivity and limitless “sharing” left a small Cornish bay not just blown out, but dangerous during a summer heatwave.

Featured in the Finisterre #broadcast alongside the photographic talents of Jack Johns and Luke Gartside.

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Sunset over the Southern Ocean, bush fire smoke adding a certain something to proceedings:

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In TSJ 30.5's essay, “The End of the Lane,' lifeguard Pete Geall explores how increased connectivity and limitless “sharing” left a small British coastal hideaway not just blown out, but downright dangerous.

Hit the link to read. Art by Hattie Stewart.

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Isn’t it immeasurably sad that as a society we aren’t able to fund basic amenities for all.

31 years we set up Surfers Against Sewage with a simple ask - stop dumping sewage on beaches.
Why is this so difficult?
Why are MPs letting water companies go backwards while making massive profits?
Why the same tired excuses?
Time for it to end.

Proud to have my tale ‘The End of the Lane’ feature in issue 30.5 of the inimitable The Surfer's Journal

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A truthful indictment of the past and present state of Cornwall - let’s start changing things for better. By the brilliant Newlyn resident Tanya Gold :

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One of Earth’s most pristine ecosystems and finest waves is under threat. See article attached; please spread the word and donate what you can! #savebarbuda #savepalmetto #savethewaves #barbuda #codrington #barbuda silentnomore #GLAN #gardencourtchambers

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Some of my wonderful friends have been running the distance from Cornwall to Syria to raise awareness of the plight of refugees. So proud to be part of this open minded and kind community: gofund.me/9dfb68f6

A year ago the acclaimed Italian novelist Francesca Melandri wrote an open letter to the UK.

Italy was a few weeks ahead of us in the lifetime of the pandemic, and the scenes there seemed barely believable

Here's an extract from her letter, read by Emily Bruni 👇

#Newsnight

If you are considering booking a holiday to Cornwall this summer do take into account the increased risk of bumping into the Health Secretary

“I regret voting leave” the owner of one of Devon’s largest fish exporters said he was brainwashed by brexiteers, now his business is facing ruin because of Brexit

It is better to live in a good country than a 'great' one.

Something lost to find again westcountrybylines.co.uk/something-lost… - CatrinaDavies on the delicate , important moments in life that have been lost to Brexit.

So true - the ones that will lose the most already have the least.

Loved this...

A great opportunity for WA to ditch fossil fuels and become a world leader in renewables:

#DominicCummings