Flying high

Cornwall Gold supports the Cornwall Air Ambulance with its iconic flip-flop pendant.

With more than 300 of the country’s finest beaches, and 250 miles of coast on our doorstep, it’s no wonder that Cornwall attracts millions of visitors each year.

“We’ve been here since 1989, and all of us have been affected in one way or another by the Air Ambulance”

For the half a million people who call Cornwall home, as well as the millions who visit the county, Cornwall Air Ambulance is a reassuring presence, as anyone could need this service at any time, whether local or visitor, young or old.

Set up in 1987 as the first air ambulance service in the UK, its story is now entwined with the lives of those with a connection to our beautiful county. That’s why this summer, Cornwall Gold is proud to announce its collaboration in supporting this vital work – with its iconic flip-flop.

It’s made from Cornish granite, sterling silver and tin, extracted and processed by the Cornwall Gold team in their very own tin streaming works, Tolgus Tin Mill, located on the site between Redruth and Portreath.

Steve Ackland, from Cornwall Gold, explains, “Our Tolgus regeneration project is all about preserving our unique Cornish heritage for future generations. Tolgus Mill was established in 1865 and in those days very little thought was given to safety and healthcare in rural communities.”

For every flip-flop sold this summer, Cornwall Gold is donating directly to the Cornwall Air Ambulance trust, providing a source of much needed funds.

“We’ve been here since 1989, and all of us have been affected in one way or another by the Air Ambulance”, continues Steve. “Things don’t get much more Cornish than our flip-flop and this is our little way of saying ‘thank you’ for the amazing job they do by putting something back into the local community.”

Flip-flops are available in both left and right foot with either a granite or sand finish, exclusively from Cornwall Gold, just off the A30 between Redruth and Portreath, or from the official website.