Cornish Model, Humanitarian & Environmental Activist
If you haven't been to Charlestown before, you'll find it to be a picture-perfect representation of the quaint Cornish South Coast. Nestled to the side of the harbour you'll spot the town's newest foodie addition 'Springtide', a restaurant that offers a range of dishes including fresh seafood and of course, veggie delights. After a stroll …
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It's that time of year again where giving offers thanks for the year behind and spending time with loved ones is a priority. In the Cooke household Christmas has always offered up strange traditions but mostly joys of port-fuelled walks, hyper dogs and a multi-cultural Christmas lunch (aimed to be served at 1pm and not …
Met by a warm atmosphere of dimmed lighting, homely Cornish decor and the noise of loved ones chatting their evenings away, the Longstore in Truro provided a home away from home for the evening. I was lucky enough to be sent to Lemon Street for the chance to try the Longstore's evening menu from top …
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In a time where next-day-delivery still isn't quick enough to keep up with the next trend, how do we monitor our consumer habits when it comes to fashion? I've never really been the most stylish of people, and even that's an understatement, but there's something about the speed at which we buy, consume and waste …
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“The Earth in its rawest form gives me oxygen to breath and water to survive. But over all else, it gives my mind room to live….” Welcome to Earth day 2021, a day to reflect on our appreciation of planet Earth and open our minds to learn ways we can help protect it. Normally I would be …
For many, including myself, the Arctic is seen as a crystal haven abundant in wildlife and glassy waters. But what if I told you that the Arctic is in fact warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world? The dramatic white cliffs of ice, melting under degrees of warming, are a flagship …
Some years ago when I started modelling a photographer once told me “if your model is uncomfortable, so will your images be”. I never quite realised the true extent of their words until confronted with such situations myself… The dynamic I build with the photographer and creative team over the shoot entirely shapes the feel …
We've all heard the saying "there's no use crying over spilled milk", but with heavy impacts on environments and biodiversity... are there some cases that we should be getting upset over? In 2016, freshly travelled and ready to start my degree, I took on the veggie lifestyle for an environmental ethos and never looked back. …
The issue of climate change consists of a global network of complicated and delicate 'feedback loops'. Permafrost melt is a key culprit within this web and has even been quoted to be “thawing overnight” in geological terms. But what is it and why is it having such a high impact? Darker shades of purple indicate …
There's nothing more heart warming than having someone reach out to me saying that they "want to help but just don't know how". As with most journeys in life, taking the first leap of faith can often seem like the hardest part; the first press up, the first page, the first bake. The world of …
Lydia Cooke 