22/09/2026
So why the Merlin Centre?
Well, the Merlin Neuro Therapy Centre is a spankingly brilliant independent local charity dedicated to supporting adults living with neurological conditions (such as stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, brain injuries to name a few), as well as children and young people who are neurodiverse with sensory processing challenges.
Every day, the specialist team with the incredible facilities (oxygen therapy tanks, sensory garden, hydrotherapy pool, physiotherapists and more) help people improve their wellbeing, maintain independence and live fuller, more connected lives.
And Padstow Gallery is all about connections, as much to the landscape as it is to the community.
On a private note I also chose to support this Charity as my Husband, Leo, has recently been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I know what you’re thinking ‘Husband!????’, that’s right, we got married in Iceland earlier this year - snuck off, just the two of us, tied the knot and had a jolly ol’ time adventuring around in a camper van we named Nigel. Amongst all that fun and excitement has been the trepidation of what this diagnosis means to us, to the future and all sorts of big big questions and the Merlin Centre have been wonderfully supportive throughout it all.
Now, running a big ol’ helpful Charity like the Merlin Centre isn’t cheap, but the Team believe that cost should never be a barrier to accessing support which is why we are donating 5% of ‘Almost an Island’ sales and all proceeds of the raffle to this amazing organisation, so that they can continue to help more individuals and families through their own challenges.
Please pick up your raffle tickets in store or over the phone on 01841533435, or you can donate directly to the Merlin - Cornwall's Neuro Therapy Centre charity through their website.
IMAGES: Leo and I in front of Vestrahorn, Married in walking boots, gorgeous views, cake and Akureyri traffic lights, tad windy and Nigel the campervan (his reg was NG L73). 🥾 💍 🇮🇸
