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First Bus: Penryn and Falmouth Summer Term Bundle Deal

April 24, 2025

The First Bus Summer Term bundle deal is now available for purchase. The bundle will then be activated for usage from the 22nd of April to the 22nd of July and is priced at £110. The bundle provides unlimited travel between Falmouth and Penryn using the U1, U1A, U1E, U2, U1X and the U4.

The deal is available for both students and staff, please ensure you use your student or staff email address to activate the deal via the First Bus app. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to purchase the bundle. Please email our team at sustainability@fxplus.ac.uk with any other questions.

Step 1:

Download the First Bus app and ensure you use your student or staff email address (otherwise bundle will not be activated).

Step 2:

Select the ‘tickets’ tab at the bottom of the screen and then select ‘Buy’ at the top of the screen.

Screen shot of the First Bus app to purchase a ticket, showing to select the 'buy' button at the top of the screen.

Step 3:

This will take you to the ‘select region’ option, select ‘Cornwall’.

Screen shot of the First Bus app showing users to select 'Cornwall' from the list of regions.

Step 4:

Select ‘Penryn Campus’.

Screen shot of the First Bus app showing users to select 'Penryn Campus' from the area drop down.

Step 5:

Select ‘Student Tickets’ (this is also applicable for staff).

Screen shot of the First Bus app showing users to select 'Student Tickets', even if you are staff.

Step 6:

Select ‘Penryn and Falmouth Summer Term’

Screen shot of the First Bus app showing users to select 'Penryn and Falmouth Summer Term' bundle option.

About FX Plus

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FX Plus) delivers shared services for Falmouth University and the University of Exeter in Cornwall to ensure a top quality experience for students, staff and all users of Falmouth and Penryn campuses.

Our vision is to provide ‘Exceptional environments that enable talented and creative minds to thrive’.

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Celebrating Sustainability: FX Plus Fairs Inspire Green Action Across Campuses

April 15, 2025

Students, staff, and visitors gathered at two vibrant Sustainability Fairs hosted by FX Plus Head of Sustainability, Oliver Milliner, and Marketing & Engagement Manager, Jennie Hosken, in partnership with the Students’ Union. Held at Penryn Campus (Upper Stannary) on Wednesday, 19 March, and at Falmouth Campus (Fox Café) on Thursday, 20 March, both events ran from 12 PM to 3 PM, attracting over 200 attendees over the two days, eager to explore sustainable ideas, practices, and connect with local changemakers.

Each fair featured a diverse mix of local eco-conscious businesses, grassroots organisations, SU societies, and talented student crafters, creating a dynamic marketplace that celebrated sustainable living and environmental innovation.

The atmosphere was one of enthusiasm and collaboration. “Just wanted to send a quick thank you and well done for the first day of the Sustainability Fair,” said Students’ Union Vice President, Marketa Carruthers. “I think the stalls were overall really positively engaged with.”

A standout highlight of the events was the giveaway of 200 bags of fresh, locally sourced vegetables—generously sponsored by the FX Plus Sustainability Team and organised by SU society Penryn Produce. Attendees could select three types of vegetables or a mixed-leaf salad, promoting low-waste, healthy living.

Local suppliers such as Trewithen Dairy and Jolly’s Drinks offered free samples and insights into their sustainable practices, while attendees engaged with a wide range of organisations, including:

  • FX Plus Sustainability Team – Engaged students in the Travel Survey and shared updates on campus sustainability initiatives.
  • Food & Drink Team – Distributed pre-loved, plant-based cookbooks and gathered feedback on campus catering and the Meat-Free Mondays trial.
  • Sustrans – Provided advice on walking, cycling, and public transport, distributed free bus tickets, and promoted discounted youth travel in collaboration with Cornwall Council.
  • Beryl Bikes – Encouraged greener travel by offering 150 free 50-minute e-bike rides.
  • Cornwall Wildlife Trust – Invited attendees to support Cornwall’s wildlife and wild spaces through memberships and engagement.
  • Borneo Nature Foundation – Provided a rainforest scent experience and shared information on their conservation work.
  • SU’s Generation Wild – Promoted nature-based youth workshops and volunteering opportunities.
  • Wave Rewild Yoga – Introduced eco-anxiety embodiment workshops to support emotional wellbeing and sustainable lifestyle choices.
  • 99p Films – Highlighted upcoming social cinema events, including Hvaldimir and The Forgotten Temperate Rainforest.
  • RJ Working – Shared their work in youth-led climate advocacy and offered information about internships and creative projects.
  • Fal Bookbinding Society – Promoted traditional bookbinding techniques using donated materials and encouraged participation in sustainability-focused workshops, including papermaking.
  • Penryn Press – Showcased student-published materials for sale, produced locally and sustainably in partnership with local printers and Falmouth’s Rubicund Bookshop.

Reflecting on the events, Jennie Hosken said:
“Thank you to all the incredible, energetic, and passionate stallholders who participated in our Sustainability Fairs and helped make them such a success. There was a real buzz at both events, which was very inspiring. We were thrilled to help students, staff, and visitors form meaningful connections with local sustainable initiatives and organisations. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to future events.”

From free ginger beer and plant-based cookbooks to rainforest aromas and sustainable transport advice, the Sustainability Fairs offered a lively and inspiring platform for learning, collaboration, and collective action toward a greener future.

Sustainability Fair

About FX Plus

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FX Plus) delivers shared services for Falmouth University and the University of Exeter in Cornwall to ensure a top quality experience for students, staff and all users of Falmouth and Penryn campuses.

Our vision is to provide ‘Exceptional environments that enable talented and creative minds to thrive’.

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Penryn Campus Food & Drink Outlets Receive 5* Hygiene Rating

April 4, 2025

FX Plus is delighted to secure a 5-star hygiene rating once again across all its Penryn Food & Drink outlets, following an annual inspection by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

The prestigious rating, part of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, reflects the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. Customers are now able to view the rating both on-site and online, helping you make informed choices about where to dine.

The inspection, conducted in January, assesses each outlet’s compliance with food hygiene laws, including:

  • Food handling practices
  • Storage and preparation procedures
  • Cleanliness of facilities
  • Overall management of food safety

In their report, the assessors commented on how “very clean and well organised” the kitchens were.

Speaking about the achievement, Tristan Gordon, Executive Head Chef at FX Plus, expressed pride in the team’s commitment to consistently upholding top-tier food safety standards.

“The team and I take great pride in ensuring the highest of standards. We are pleased to have maintained our 5-star hygiene rating for another year,” he said.

With over 25 years of expertise spanning high-end dining and contract catering, Tristan leads menu development across our Falmouth and Penryn Campus outlets.

Falmouth campus is assessed separately, and its annual inspection will take place later in the year.

For more details on the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, visit the Food Standards Agency website.

About FX Plus

Falmouth Exeter Plus (FX Plus) delivers shared services for Falmouth University and the University of Exeter in Cornwall to ensure a top quality experience for students, staff and all users of Falmouth and Penryn campuses.

Our vision is to provide ‘Exceptional environments that enable talented and creative minds to thrive’.