Rowena Castillo Nicholls
● Dentist ● Author ● SDG3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) Advocate ● Wildlife Advocate ●
● Sustainability Champion ● Race Ambassador ● Stem Ambassador ●
● Sustainability Champion ● Race Ambassador ● Stem Ambassador ●
I was born in the Philippines to Leon and Angelita, both retired government educators. I finished a Bachelor’s Degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Manila Central University. I have a brother Russel, finished a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a sister Rachel, finished a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Bachelor's Degree in Behavioural Science. I have two smart and adorable nephew, Gabriel Angelo and Miguel Angelo. I am married to the great one, Rob Nicholls.
I came to Cornwall to live in 2009. In that short span of time, “I have already seen almost every corner of the spectacular and picturesque countryside of Cornwall which I have come to love, especially its diverse nature and wildlife. I go walking as much as I can and that is what got me into photography. I am not a professional photographer; I am just a nature and wildlife enthusiast. I just want to capture the beauty and wonder of what I see through my lens.”
I am a “Stem Ambassador” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). I have been raising awareness on the importance of "Education". My parents are both teachers, so I grow up knowing the importance of education, going to university, and getting a degree and finishing it. Education enables us to develop our skills and abilities; helps us reach our goals and aspirations in life; achieve our dreams; enhance our knowledge. Every year, I giveaway "Butterfly Education Kits" to various primary schools in Cornwall to raise awareness on the importance of butterflies in our ecosystem and their fascinating life cycle.
I am a "Sustainable Development Goals number 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) Advocate". I have been raising awareness through “Connect with Nature” because it benefits both our mental health and physical wellbeing.
I am a "Wildlife Advocate". I have been raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters". I organise and lead nature walks. I do bird and butterfly recording and monitoring. I do litter-picking and beach cleaning.
I am a member of the board and Publicity Officer of Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society (Cornwall Birds or CBWPS).
I am a volunteer of Three Bays Wildlife Group. I do Seaquest Survey in Dodman Point. I do Butterfly Transect in Portmellon Valley and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
I am a volunteer Chough Watcher (nest site monitoring and protection) for National Trust and RSPB.
I am the Author and Photographer of "Paloresow Kernewek, The Cornish Choughs on the North Cornwall Coast" published in 2013. I am currently working on my next book.
I am a member of Ladock Women's Institute, Soroptimist International of St Austell and District and Zonta E-Club of UK.
I love inspiring people most especially women and young girls and making a difference in their life through my advocacies and projects.
I came to Cornwall to live in 2009. In that short span of time, “I have already seen almost every corner of the spectacular and picturesque countryside of Cornwall which I have come to love, especially its diverse nature and wildlife. I go walking as much as I can and that is what got me into photography. I am not a professional photographer; I am just a nature and wildlife enthusiast. I just want to capture the beauty and wonder of what I see through my lens.”
I am a “Stem Ambassador” (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). I have been raising awareness on the importance of "Education". My parents are both teachers, so I grow up knowing the importance of education, going to university, and getting a degree and finishing it. Education enables us to develop our skills and abilities; helps us reach our goals and aspirations in life; achieve our dreams; enhance our knowledge. Every year, I giveaway "Butterfly Education Kits" to various primary schools in Cornwall to raise awareness on the importance of butterflies in our ecosystem and their fascinating life cycle.
I am a "Sustainable Development Goals number 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) Advocate". I have been raising awareness through “Connect with Nature” because it benefits both our mental health and physical wellbeing.
I am a "Wildlife Advocate". I have been raising awareness on the importance of wildlife through "Wildlife Matters". I organise and lead nature walks. I do bird and butterfly recording and monitoring. I do litter-picking and beach cleaning.
I am a member of the board and Publicity Officer of Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation Society (Cornwall Birds or CBWPS).
I am a volunteer of Three Bays Wildlife Group. I do Seaquest Survey in Dodman Point. I do Butterfly Transect in Portmellon Valley and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
I am a volunteer Chough Watcher (nest site monitoring and protection) for National Trust and RSPB.
I am the Author and Photographer of "Paloresow Kernewek, The Cornish Choughs on the North Cornwall Coast" published in 2013. I am currently working on my next book.
I am a member of Ladock Women's Institute, Soroptimist International of St Austell and District and Zonta E-Club of UK.
I love inspiring people most especially women and young girls and making a difference in their life through my advocacies and projects.
Advocacy
1) Connect with Nature (CWN)
● SDG3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) Advocate
● From 2009 to present
2) Wildlife Matters (WM)
● Wildlife Advocate
● From 2009 to present
3) Stem Advocate (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
● Butterfly Education Kits giveaway to various schools in Cornwall
● From 2009 to present
● SDG3 (Good Health and Wellbeing) Advocate
● From 2009 to present
2) Wildlife Matters (WM)
● Wildlife Advocate
● From 2009 to present
3) Stem Advocate (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
● Butterfly Education Kits giveaway to various schools in Cornwall
● From 2009 to present
Trustee and Committee
1) Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society or Cornwall Birds (CBWPS)
● Member of the Board
● Publicity Officer
● From 2023 to present
2) Campaign to Protect Rural England, Cornwall Branch (CPRE Cornwall)
● Committee Member
● Media and Communication Sub-Committee
● Social Media Administrator
● From 2018 to 2023
● Member of the Board
● Publicity Officer
● From 2023 to present
2) Campaign to Protect Rural England, Cornwall Branch (CPRE Cornwall)
● Committee Member
● Media and Communication Sub-Committee
● Social Media Administrator
● From 2018 to 2023
Women's Organisation
1) Cornwall Federation of Women's Institutes, Ladock
● Member since 2019 to present
● Committee Member - 2020 to present
● Website and Social Media Administrator - 2023 to present
2) Soroptimist International, St Austell and District
● Member since 2019 to present
● Vice President - 2023 to 2024
● Membership Officer - 2024 to 2025
● Communication Officer - 2024 to 2025
● Chair of Membership, Communications and Marketing - 2024 to 2025
3) Probus Ladies Group
● Member since 2019 to 2023
4) Zonta E-Club
● Member since 2025 to present
● Member since 2019 to present
● Committee Member - 2020 to present
● Website and Social Media Administrator - 2023 to present
2) Soroptimist International, St Austell and District
● Member since 2019 to present
● Vice President - 2023 to 2024
● Membership Officer - 2024 to 2025
● Communication Officer - 2024 to 2025
● Chair of Membership, Communications and Marketing - 2024 to 2025
3) Probus Ladies Group
● Member since 2019 to 2023
4) Zonta E-Club
● Member since 2025 to present
Voluntary Works
1) Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
● Chough Watcher - nest site monitoring and protection
● From 2012 to present
2) National Trust (NT)
● Chough Watcher - nest site monitoring and protection
● Nature and Wildlife Recorder
● From 2018 to present
3) Godolphin National Trust (NT)
● Butterfly Recording and Monitoring
● From 2024 to present
4) Three Bays Wildlife Group
● Butterfly Transect - 2019 to present
● Seaquest Survey - 2019 to present
5) Woodland Valley Farm
● Bird Survey
● Butterfly Recording and Monitoring
● From 2021 to present
6) Trewithen Gardens
● Butterfly Recording and Monitoring
● From 2023 to present
7) Bumblebee Conservation Trust
● Bumblebee Transect
● From 2021 to present
● Chough Watcher - nest site monitoring and protection
● From 2012 to present
2) National Trust (NT)
● Chough Watcher - nest site monitoring and protection
● Nature and Wildlife Recorder
● From 2018 to present
3) Godolphin National Trust (NT)
● Butterfly Recording and Monitoring
● From 2024 to present
4) Three Bays Wildlife Group
● Butterfly Transect - 2019 to present
● Seaquest Survey - 2019 to present
5) Woodland Valley Farm
● Bird Survey
● Butterfly Recording and Monitoring
● From 2021 to present
6) Trewithen Gardens
● Butterfly Recording and Monitoring
● From 2023 to present
7) Bumblebee Conservation Trust
● Bumblebee Transect
● From 2021 to present
Website Creator and Designer
I have CREATED and DESIGNED a few websites "FREE of CHARGE" for family, friends and various organisations. Please find below the link to the websites.
I Love Cornwall, My A Gar Kernow
www.ilovecornwall8.com
The Chronicles of Robin
www.thechroniclesofrobin.weebly.com
Gabriel Angelo Castillo
www.gabrielangelocastillo.weebly.com
Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society
www.cornwallbutterflyandmothsociety.org.uk
Trelusback Foundation for Wildlife Conservation
www.trelusbackfoundationforwildlifeconservation.weebly.com
Ladock Women’s Institute
www.ladockwomensinstitute.weebly.com
u3a Roseland and District
www.u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com
www.ilovecornwall8.com
The Chronicles of Robin
www.thechroniclesofrobin.weebly.com
Gabriel Angelo Castillo
www.gabrielangelocastillo.weebly.com
Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society
www.cornwallbutterflyandmothsociety.org.uk
Trelusback Foundation for Wildlife Conservation
www.trelusbackfoundationforwildlifeconservation.weebly.com
Ladock Women’s Institute
www.ladockwomensinstitute.weebly.com
u3a Roseland and District
www.u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com
Radio Interviews
BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show, 7 December 2024
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show, 7 December 2024
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
BBC Radio Cornwall with Julie Skentelbery's show "The Big Guest", 17 April 2023
Click on the link to listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0fh4sn0
BBC Radio Cornwall with James Churchfield, 22 September 2022
Click on the link to listen: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d1w7tn
Source FM with Joe Buncle, 3 April 2020
Click on the link to listen: listenagain.thesourcefm.co.uk/listenagain
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0k80s8y
BBC Radio Cornwall, James Dundon's Saturday Show, 7 December 2024
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07w3kw5
BBC Radio Cornwall with Julie Skentelbery's show "The Big Guest", 17 April 2023
Click on the link to listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0fh4sn0
BBC Radio Cornwall with James Churchfield, 22 September 2022
Click on the link to listen: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d1w7tn
Source FM with Joe Buncle, 3 April 2020
Click on the link to listen: listenagain.thesourcefm.co.uk/listenagain
