Re: Truro life

I live in perrranporth, about 10 miles from truro. lived in truro for 6
months:


> - the Richard Lander and Penair schools

Both good. Lander is generally reckoned to be the best state secondary
school in the area. Not sure about the private schools.


> - Truro College

Again very good. Consistently gets good results. Good architecture :-)


> - nice places to eat, including any specifically vegetarian

Hmmm, not so good. Its getting better - 5 years ago Truro was truly awful.
There's a of new "fusion" cooking place on Bridge Street but I havent tried
it.
Saffron is OK but is a bit middle-of-the road.
Mt personal favouraite is Number 10 or the Kings Feast (veggie). The Feast
is not open ion the evenings.


> - public transport

Not bad. Generally good buses although they dont run late. Train line is
diabolical. Genrerally on time these days but 2.5 hrs to Exter (half way to
Bristol) then 1 hr from Exter to Bristol. Its a slow line in Cornwall.
Rubbish.

> - crime

Not much. Its safe very compared with Bristol or London

> - clubs

There are only 2. L2 seems to be a mainstream club and IMO is awful. The
other one caters mainly for the gay contingent. Newquay is your best bet if
you likeconetional night clubs. Penzance has my favourite.


> - leisure centres and such-like, especially gyms

Truro college has a small but reasonably equipped gym. Laid back with no
posers. I like it.
There another one behind Lemon Street but the kit looked pretty ropey when I
saw it.


> - cinemas/theatres

Dire. 1 cenima that shows the mainstream films. Theatre is *** - The Hall
for Cornwall program mainly consists of Abba tribute bands, military
marchinbg bands and panto. Adventurous it aint. The single worst thing IMO.

> - pubs

Not too bad. Real Ale heads will like the Old Ale House or the Globe. There
are 2 or 3 modern bars now, although I can comment on how good they are.


> - shopping

Limited. No big chains except M&S. Lots of smaller shops but they dont have
the range.


> - walks into the countryside

Fantastic. Loads of walks within easy distance, espaecially the Fal estuary.
Truro is small - you can walk out if it in 1/2 hr.


> - things for teenagers, bowling, quasers, discos

Not much. Theres a bowling alley and the clubs in Newquay have teen evenings
sometimes.

> - any housing areas to be avoided

Not really. Kenwyn Hill caravan site has a bad rep. Houses pretty affordable
for Cornwall.

> - possibilities for music and drama for young people

There are a couple of stage schools: stagecoach and another one.

> - community activities, like fayres/fetes/annual events etc.

Theres a carnival and a festival of lights (soon) where the kids make
lanterns and parade.

> - other quality of life issues

Its a small town. Its quiet. Not much "culture" but relaxed and friendly.
Doest have the edgy vibe that some big cities do.


> Is Truro a nice place to live?

If you like small towns and are preared for the slower pace of life and lack
of culture then defintely yes.
The countryside around is beautful, the architecture is mostly good ( it
never got bombed) and its friendly. Its safe and is a good place to bring up
kids. The yob factor is minimal.


Overall I like it much better than (say) Bristol.

HTH - Adam


"Mark, Devon" <coopermg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1132263877.640674.182200@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone have any views/opinions/knowledge on any of these things,
> all concerning Truro and surrounding areas:-
>
> - the Richard Lander and Penair schools
>
> - Truro College
>
> - nice places to eat, including any specifically vegetarian
>
> - public transport
>
> - crime
>
> - clubs
>
> - leisure centres and such-like, especially gyms
>
> - cinemas/theatres
>
> - pubs
>
> - shopping
>
> - walks into the countryside
>
> - things for teenagers, bowling, quasers, discos
>
> - any housing areas to be avoided
>
> - possibilities for music and drama for young people
>
> - community activities, like fayres/fetes/annual events etc.
>
> - other quality of life issues
>
> Is Truro a nice place to live?
>
> I realise that many of these things are subjective in terms of answers
> that anyone could offer, but that is exactly what I want - personal
> opinions!
>
> Thank You,
>
> Mark.
>


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