Monday 4 February 2008

cornwall - international (rescue)

The beauty of living in Cornwall, for many of us at least, is being distant from the hussle and bussle of the capital - we have a better pace and quality of life!

But there are times when this county, at the end of the land, pops up to raise its head above the national (and international) radar - and nine times out of ten its something to be proud of.

For instance, the Helston-based charity Shelterbox has done no shortage of good since its profile rocketed when it helped with the Boxing Day tsunami.
No longer is it just another charity in a small Cornish market town. There it is based, but its reach, and inspiring presence, is felt across the globe.

And only this weekend we once again entered the spotlight.
As I sat at home, watching Sky News while devouring a pasty for some Saturday morning breakfast, our naval heroes were showing their worth.
As the Horncliff became the latest news disaster to beam from satellies around the world, it was Helston's rescue crew from RNAS Culdrose who plucked the skipper of the cargo ship to hospital.

It would seem from these two notable examples that Helston is the goodwill capital of the Southwest!

But of course there are numerous other deserving individuals, groups and teams across Cornwall...

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