17 Aug
Aerial installation
Wadebridge - PL27
Enquiry from: Ray E
Start Date: Immediate
Could be new cable and aerial, repair existing lash up
Padstow
Padstow is a town, civil parish and also fishing port on the north coastline of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The community is positioned on the west bank of the River Camel estuary roughly 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) northwest of Wadebridge, 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Bodmin and 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Newquay. The population of Padstow civil parish was 3,162 in the 2001 census, reducing to 2,993 at the 2011 census. In addition an electoral ward with the very same name exists but prolongs as far as Trevose Head. The population for this ward is 4,434. Generally a fishing port, Padstow is now a preferred tourist location. Although some of its previous fishing fleet stays, it is mostly a yachting sanctuary on a dramatic shoreline with few conveniently navigable harbours. The impact of restaurateur Rick Stein can be seen in the port, as well as travelers take a trip from fars away to eat at his restaurant as well as cafés. This has caused the community being referred to as "Padstein", by food writers in the British media. However, the boom in the appeal of the port has actually caused home rate rising cost of living both in the port as well as bordering areas, as individuals buy homes to stay in, or as second or vacation residences. This has meant considerable numbers of locals can not pay for to buy home in the area, with rates often more than 10 times the average wage of around £ 15,000. This has actually caused a population decrease. Strategies to develop a skatepark in Padstow have been suggested and also funds are being increased to develop this at the Recreation Ground (Wheal Jubilee Parc).
