twestival local - Tweet.Meet.Give. - March 24, 2011

Twestival Cornwall got off to a great start last night with Nocturnal Networking at Starbucks, Chiverton Cross. It was a slightly odd sight, seeing everyone in their pyjamas but a great time was had by all in a very unusual location for that time of night. Everyone was full of energy and excited to be part of the countdown to Twestival Cornwall 2011.

While we supped on delicious coffee and hot chocolate, our special guest Twitter Bear, added a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to the evening and was happy to pose for photos. Who knows where else he will be for Twestival Cornwall this year!

The pyjama party also marked the start of our 'Guess The Number of Coffee Beans' competition which will run throughout the day - all you need to enter is your business card and a small donation with a special prize for the winner.

It was truely an amazing start to what will be a fantastic event - big thanks to the staff at Starbucks Chiverton Cross for all the effort they went to and for donating the proceeds from all the drinks. Also, thanks to pr4photos and Sideways Cornwall.

See you all tonight at the big evening event - 'Flavours of Cornwall: Making Waves'

A few tickets are left to buy here

pr4photos was set up by Cornwall based professional photographer Paul Richards in 2009.

Paul has experience in a wide and diverse range of photography disciplines.  From press, PR and commercial work through to wedding, portrait, food, restoration, exteriors, interiors, events, and automotive photography.

pr4photos provides photography services to clients across Cornwall and Devon and Paul’s images are regularly used nationally and internationally.   

Paul has been involved with Twestival and acted as the official Cornwall Twestival photographer for the past two years.  Paul said: “I’m delighted to be involved with Twestival again this year as the official photographer. It’s great to work on a project like this, led by volunteers and raising money for charity. The events this year look the best yet so I hope we can raise a lot of money for Cornwall Community Foundation.”

www.pr4photos.co.uk

http://twitter.com/pr4photos

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Sideways Cornwall showcases the best Cornwall has to offer the discerning individual; high quality video guides promise an insight into the most inspiring, beautiful and must see aspects of the county.

The videos are compiled by their film makers and contributors around the county who live and breathe Cornwall, ensuring all the information within their guides is as up to the minute as it can be so you can relax and enjoy.

Sideways Cornwall have kindly offered to support Twestival Cornwall 2011 by filming the evening event - we are so excited to have them onboard and are looking forward to the video they produce.
 

www.sidewayscornwall.co.uk

@cornwallnow

Firegrass Communications offers cost effective PR and marketing services to business across the south west.  The business provides reliable,  no nonsense publicity advice for businesses of all sizes, offers affordable promotion that gets businesses seen and heard, and delivers result drive PR and marketing campaigns to help increase business for clients.

Owner, Shelley Fletcher, has been involved with Twestival for the past few years and is passionate about supporting the events and the nominated charity, Cornwall Community Foundation, she said:

“Twestival Cornwall is a fantastic way of bringing a diverse group of people together to take part in fun, entertaining and interesting events, all with the aim of raising funds for a great charity.  Cornwall Community Foundation makes a real difference to people across the county and I hope that this year’s Twestival event will be the biggest and best yet.  I’m proud to sponsor the event and to be part of a dynamic committee of individuals who have all worked exceptionally hard to pull the event programme together.  I hope people from across Cornwall will join in with the events taking place from 11pm on 23 March and help us raise lots of money for charity.”

www.firegrasscommunications.co.uk
www.facebook.com/FiregrassCommunications

Aren Grimshaw helps companies benefit from new and emerging technologies, assisting them in developing routes to build stronger relationships with current and prospective customer groups, the wider community and other stakeholders.

Aren provides the following services:
•    Explaining how to use Social Media - Training & Mentoring
•    Uncovering the strongest Social Media approaches - Strategy & Consultancy
•    Explaining why an approach is or isn't working - Appraisals & Monitoring
•    Helping organisations get started - Account Set-up, Integration & Management

Aren is also the co-founder of Cornwall Social Media Cafe, the first active Social Media network in the South West UK, lead organiser of the two 2009 Cornwall Twestivals and UK and Ireland Regional Coordinator of Twestival Global 2010 and 2011.

Aren said: “I have been involved with Twestival since inception and events in Cornwall have always proved to be extremely successful, with each event raising considerable funds for the nominated Charities.  I am proud to be involved with Twestival and to be sponsoring Cornwall Twestival Local 2011.” 

www.arengrimshaw.co.uk

www.facebook.com/aren.grimshaw

MailAway is a self-service email marketing provider based in Falmouth and is sponsoring Cornwall Twestival for the second year. MailAway’s aim is to provide a simple, cost effective email marketing solution that delivers high impact campaigns with the minimum of hassle. The business offers a comprehensive set up package with personal support to get campaigns off the ground and allow clients to send beautiful emails, track the results and manage subscribers effectively, time and time again.

Anna Penrose said: "I'm really pleased that MailAway is involved in Twestival again this year, it's grown and developed from last year to what I am sure will be the best yet.  The Cornwall Community Foundation is also an awesome charity to be supporting so it's great to see the social media community (and more) all pulling together for such a great cause. Let’s hope not only will it be an amazing day (starting at 11pm the night before - are we crazy!!?) but also a great fundraiser too!"

www.mail-away.co.uk
www.facebook.com/MailAway
 

Frock In Heaven specialises in vintage, designer, unique clothing and accessories.  Business owner, Karen Haigh sources a kooky array of clothing from far and wide to liven up anyone’s wardrobe.

If you love designer and vintage clothing but don't want to pay the prices then pay a visit to Frock In Heaven in St Agnes where there is a fabulous range of sizes and styles, some top end Designer names at very affordable prices, both for sale and to rent.  Karen is also always on hand to help with styling hints and tips.  

Karen said:

“This is my first year to be involved with Twestival and I'm very excited to be part of this growing Social Media Community in this Technological Age.  Let's aim to break the records for CCF, bring it on!'

www.frockinheaven.co.uk
01872 553835
 

Partner to Succeed is delivered by YTKO. The Convergence-funded programme enables local businesses to partner with other like-minded companies either locally, nationally or globally so that they can work together to realise market opportunities that they would be unable to exploit in isolation. Such collaborations help drive sales and accelerate regional economic growth by maximising mutually profitable business activity.

Tim Bryant, Programme Director for Partner to Succeed says, “At Partner to Succeed we understand that innovation rarely happens in a vacuum. Great things happen when people get together and Twestival Cornwall is a fantastic example of this. We are proud to be associated with the event and wish all involved parties every success in raising funds for Cornwall Community Foundation.”

www.partnertosucceed.co.uk
www.facebook.com/partnertosucceed 
 

PFA Research provides organisations with the essential market intelligence to allow them to evaluate, quantify and address their market and customers, using proven market research and consultancy practice.

Robert Rush, MD of PFA Research has been involved with Twestival for the past two years, he said:

“There is something just a little bit special about Twestival that sets it apart from other fund raising events.  I'm not really sure why but I think it's because Twestival is about true partnership that seems to have caught the mood of a generation, that isn't about business, or public,  voluntary or charitable sector.  It's just about people coming together, to enjoy being together and to make something happen for the good of others.  And this time when it's Twestival Local, the link with Cornwall Community Foundation is just spot on.  It's in their name of course, but it's absolutely perfect that CCF is 100% about helping Cornish needs in Cornish communities with money raised locally staying local.  That makes me very, very happy for PFA Research to support Twestival Cornwall 2011.”

www.pfa-research.com
www.facebook.com/pfaresearch
 

Skinner's Brewing Co. Ltd. was founded by Steve and Sarah Skinner in 1997. The company produces a range of six brands named after characters from Cornish folklore, best know are the multi-award-winning Cornish Knocker Ale and Betty Stogs Bitter.

The company uses some traditional 'hardware' for the brewing process, including a genuine copper 'copper' with steam coils that would not look out of place in a whisky distillery. But it also prides itself on the modern recipes and blends of international hops that have earned it the moniker of a 'new world brewery'.

http://www.skinnersbrewery.com

UKNetWeb are a strategically led, technically focused, web design and development company based in the heart of Cornwall. Delivering a range of websites and web based systems to clients throughout the UK and beyond, they are well placed to aid businesses of all sizes reach their full potential online.

Focusing on the technical aspects of web design, their knowledge base makes us an ideal partner to media and marketing agencies looking to take advantage of all that digital media has to offer. Committed to the highest standards in customer service; they are able to deliver websites with the right mix of functionality, accessibility and reliability, on deadline and within budget, every time.

http://www.uknetweb.com/
http://www.facebook.com/uknetweb

Cornwall’s premier business hub is supporting Cornwall Twestival Local.  As the base for a day of Social Media workshops with Aren Grimshaw, the Pool Innovation Centre will be at the heart of Twestival activities all day on 24 March.

Richard Scutt, manager of Pool Innovation Centre said, “We are delighted to be supporting Cornwall Twestival Local.  Cornwall Community Foundation is PIC’s nominate charity this year so it’s great that Twestival is raising money for such a worthy cause.  I hope lots of people will take part in the Twestival events this year and we look forward to welcoming people to PIC on 24 March for the social media sessions.”

www.poolinnovationcentre.co.uk