A Falmouth man has warned others to keep an eye out for card cloning devices on cash machines after falling victim twice in one month. The man, who does not want to be named after fears criminals still have his financial information, says he
Plans to bring a pharmacy with longer opening hours to Helston have been supported by the town's councillors. Helston Medical Centre hope to build a two and a half storey extension onto the existing building off Trelawny Road, facing Trengrouse Way.
An auction in aid of Beating Bowel Cancer and Canine Crusaders has raised £1,780 in Redruth. Sue Smith from Canine Crusaders, which organised the auction, has now handed over a cheque for £890 – half the money – to Dr Richard Ellis and colorectal nurse
A Falmouth fish and chip shop owner has intention of hanging around the "plaice," with plans to run next year's London Marathon. This will be the second successive marathon for Helen Kurdyla of the Gem Fish Bar, who is once again running for Falmouth's
A Truro pub is feeling flushed with success after winning a top award for the quality and standards of its toilets. The JD Wetherspoon pub Try Dowr on Lemon Quay achieved the highest rating possible in the 2009 Loo of the Year Awards. It was awarded
Jane Hook, Truro Cathedral Restaurant manager, will be opening the restaurant for Christmas shoppers on three Sundays in December. However, Jane is missing one vital ingredient – a Father Christmas to go with the grotto! Jane said: “We want to add
On Saturday, November 21 members of Devoran Parish Church will hold their Christmas Bazaar. It will begin at 2.15pm in Devoran Village Hall. There will be stalls, teas, Christmas gifts and a raffle.
The people of Newquay will be able to casts their votes tomorrow over the candidate they want to become a new town councillor. Polling stations will open around the town as candidates Sandy Carter of the Liberal Democrats and Rose Knowlson of the Conservatives
Falmouth Bowling Club has hosted its annual Christmas Fair, with the money raised far greater than what was initially expected. John Bobin, chairman of the club was delighted with how the event went. He said: "It went down very well.
An appeal to bring a new lifeboat to Lizard Lifeboat Station has received the support of an influential new patron. Lady Mary Holborow, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, has agreed to be principal of the Lizard Lifeboat Appeal. The appeal hopes to
Police have been given more time to question three men arrested in connection with a fatal house fire in Bodmin. Yesterday evening magistrates in Bodmin granted an extension to allow police to detain the 18-year-old man and two 17-year-old youths
Leedstown Sunday School is celebrating its centenary year with a party for former teachers and pupils. The Sunday school building was opened at Leedstown United Methodist Church 100 years ago this month. On Sunday, November 22 there will be a “bring
Large crowds gathered in Truro this morning to honour the city and country’s war dead. An open-air service was held at the war memorial in Boscawen Street, as at 11am the city fell silent as a mark of respect to remember those lost in war.
LUMC: At the Sunday School prize giving service on November 22, there will be a celebration of the opening of the Sunday School Building 100 years ago. It is hoped to have a celebration cake and there will be a bring-and-share lunch. If you have any pictures
People of Falmouth gathered on the Prince of Wales Pier on Armistice Day, to pay tribute to those who had fallen in war. Rev Barrington Bennetts conducted the service, with the two minutes silence observed impeccably. Cannons fired from Pendennis
Budding archaeologists are discovering previously uncovered and forgotten monuments and buildings around the Lizard Peninsula. The Lizard Ancient Sites Network has already discovered a settlement of prehistoric round houses near Kynance Cove and the
There may well be a verbal war between two Celtic countries before long. Cornwall and Wales. Cruise liners bringing lucrative trade to the UK were national news last week. Alas, there was no mention of Falmouth. No, this time it is Wales getting
A 97-year-old war veteran was given the honour of re-opening Truro’s extended Sainsbury’s store today, Armistice Day. Jack Garratt, a veteran of the Normandy Landings and the oldest member of the Cornwall branch of the Royal British Legion,
Firefighters from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service are throwing open the doors of Falmouth Community Fire Station on Sunday from 11am as they host an open day featuring fun events and activities for all the family. There will be the chance to compare
HOW right H N Johnson is. A packet of garden bags cost me seven per cent of my pension and because of their fragility I now collect my leaves etc in a strong black sack and have to stand outside on a Wednesday evening, come rain or shine, decanting
The “industrial” look proposed for the new Sainsbury’s store in Helston led to the town’s councillors failing to give their support to the latest plans. Development company Terrace Hill has already got outline planning permission to build the
MAY I, on behalf of the Misty Mountain Line Dancers, thank everyone who assisted us in raising, so far this year, £4,150 for Penhaligon’s Friends who are a local charity raising money for bereaved children, teenagers and their families. We have had
HAVING had their planning application for the change of use of agricultural land to a new golf course extension refused, Falmouth Golf Club has submitted a new application. Having looked at their new planning application on the Cornwall Council planning
MY wife and I have just returned from the Remembrance Service, which was held at Kimberley Park in Falmouth. It was very gratifying to see the number of people, especially youngsters, who braved the wet and windy weather to be part of this very important
THERE has been considerable debate on the issue, of the future of the quay and the provision of alternative parking in Falmouth. When you look at the harbourside development proposed for the present car park site, there is not as much access for the
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IN response to the rather negative comments featured in last week’s Packet regarding the under use of Events Square at the Maritime Museum. Your readers might like to know that since last Easter an attractive “artists market” has been held there every
WELL said Mr and Mrs Congdon! My husband and I like to come down to Falmouth as often as we can. It is an absolute jewel. My husband is a wheelchair user and we are always shown such kindness and consideration there. Even traffic stops to let us
AS someone who is passionate about Falmouth and the future of this town I believe we must keep the post of town manager. Whilst most high street towns have suffered over the last 12 months I believe that with the work done by the town manager, the
MORE than a 1,000 people, a majority of them gig rowers attended the funeral at Truro Cathedral yesterday of Devoran boat builder 67-year-old Ralph Bird, who slipped his anchor after a long battle against illness fought with immense fortitude. Wearing
Tuesday, November 3 Panamanian bulker Pharos SW (20,236/07) sailed from Falmouth Bay for River Thames. Maltese bulker Voyager (19,864/85) sailed from Falmouth Bay for Poland. Liberian bulker African Fern (6,509/81) sailed from Falmouth Bay
Another £100 million super yacht, the 78-metre long C2 called in over the weekend to shelter from the weather. The 2,000 tons C2 can steam at 17 knots, has a crew of 19 with passenger accommodation for 14. The vessel is enroute to the Mediterranean
A Duchy College lecturer has been tasked with founding an international centre of excellence in disaster relief training. Ben Spurway, Course Manager for the Foundation Degree in Rescue and Emergency Management, has been seconded to the Helston-based
Falmouth Bowling Club has hosted its annual Christmas Fair, with the money raised far greater than what was initially expected. John Bobin, chairman of the club was delighted with how the event went. He said: "It went down very well.
Budding chefs battled it out to be crowned the best young chef in the area, in a competition organised by Falmouth Rotary Club. The competition attracted a huge variety of dishes and featured for the first time in the competition's history, a Chinese
Detectives have issued an efit of a suspect in a Redruth robbery which left a 63-year-old woman with serious injuries. The incident took place at around 3.45pm hours on Friday,September 11 on Penders Lane. A man attacked the victim from
An appeal to bring a new lifeboat to Lizard Lifeboat Station has received the support of an influential new patron. Lady Mary Holborow, the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, has agreed to be principal of the Lizard Lifeboat Appeal. The appeal hopes to
Plans for a "dry bar" facility available to youngsters in Helston have been put into motion after a meeting held at the Godolphin Club in the town. Over 40 youngsters turned up to share their views on the possible opening of a facility for young people
The HANDSTAND appeal has agreed a three year sponsorship package with Skinner’s Brewery. The appeal will be launching a HANDSTAND rugby shirt in January, which will carry the Skinner’s logo. In addition, Skinner’s will produce a ‘limited edition
Police have been given more time to question three men arrested in connection with a fatal house fire in Bodmin. Yesterday evening magistrates in Bodmin granted an extension to allow police to detain the 18-year-old man and two 17-year-old
Falmouth is all set to showcase the best of Cornish film talent as the Cornwall Film Festival opens its doors on Friday. Tickets have been selling fast for the event that runs from four venues around the town until Sunday. Festival director
