Community Assembly of Fistral
Serving, supporting and protecting our local community
About Us

The Community Assembly of Fistral is located in Fistral Bay (Standard written form: Porth an Vystel, meaning cove of the foul water) on the north coast of Kernow and it is situated half a mile west of Newquay. 


Fistral Bay is bounded by two promontories, Towan Head to the north and Pentire Point East, The straight sandy beach faces west-northwest onto the Atlantic. It is backed by steep sand dunes and is overlooked by the Headland Hotel. The name 'Fistral' is recorded as Fistal in 1813, coming from the Cornish bystel meaning foul water, bile or gall probably in reference to the waves making it an unsuitable landing site.  


Fistral Beach is best known for surfing. Its west-facing aspect exposes it to Atlantic swells ensuring consistent waves suitable for surfing. The beach is the venue for major international surfing competitions and a competition suite for judges and competitors has been built at North Fistral along with a surf museum.

Community Assemblies are made up of residents concerned about a lack of democratic process at a local and national level, dedicated to preserving and asserting our inalienable rights and obligations to ourselves, the Earth and future generations.

Founding Facilitators


  • Marie Pearce 
  • Dylan Smith  
  • David Weaver
  • Angie Rayner


Founding Facilitators of enlisted Community Assemblies in the Group Directory are also affiliate members of the Community Assembly of the British Isles.

Contact Us

Location

Address

Fistral Bay, Kernow, British Isles

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