A sneak peek of this week's Falmouth/Penryn and Helston Packets In this week's Falmouth/Penryn Packet - out tomorrow! A Falmouth policeman well known for his public presence on Twitter and for organising the "Gangnam Policeman" video earlier
A growing group of Falmouth businesses and organisations will pull together tomorrow to officially launch an action alliance aimed at improving the lives of those suffering from dementia. The Falmouth Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) takes its cue
The new leader of Cornwall Council has been elected, at the helm of a cabinet made up of Independents, Liberal Democrats and other smaller parties. John Pollard, the Independent councillor for Hayle North, was elected this morning. His deputy
A group of Falmouth surf store staff went without their shoes recently to help raise awareness of children’s health and education. The barefoot bunch, from Ann’s Cottage on Church Street, were taking part in an annual global event known as “One
The final talk of the winter season was by Carol Vivian on Trelawne House, home in the late 17th and early 18th centuries to Bishop Trelawney, subject of Cornwall's "national anthem". Using photographs, maps and plans, Carol described how the site
Children at Falmouth Primary School were transported back almost 70 years when they rolled out their very own VE Day celebrations. The year two pupils have been studying World War II as their topic this term and jumped at the chance to dress up
It’s been a great joy to have our friends Pam and Eddy from Uganda with us in the church family for the last couple of weeks. Pam and Eddy work with street boys in Uganda, and we help to support them and pray for them. They have taken part in our
President for the day on Sunday was Dieter Friedrich who welcomed the speaker, John Eastbury and his wife from Weston-super-Mare. In the afternoon John looked at the daily readings, especially the words of encouragement which God spoke to Joshua
The Rev Steve Swann led the service on Sunday evening to celebrate our children and young people’s work in The Lizard and Mount’s Bay Methodist Circuit. Julie Swann and Sid Harris were thanked and talked about the progress being made. There were
LUMC: The 11am service on Sunday will be a reader service with Mrs M Richardson. There will also be Junior Church in the Sunday schoolroom at 11am. At 6pm there will be a Section United service led by Deacon Geoff Tamblin. Janet Tripp sends her
Parish communion celebrated Pentecost, the feast of the Holy Spirit which is also known as Whit Sunday. The dominant colour was red, as in the tongues of fire that symbolise the gift of the Holy Spirit. Betty Booker, lay reader, preached and spoke
The celebrant and preacher at the service of holy communion on Sunday was the Rev Peter Bradford. The epistle was read by Sir Leonard Allinson, Mr Bradford read the gospel, the intercessions were led by Ray Spencer, Mary Cowley and Janet Parker
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: A service specially written by Christian Aid for the end of their appeal week was delivered by Jeremy Boston and Denis Oram at the morning service on Sunday. In the afternoon a large number of people gathered at the Preaching
What an enjoyable evening we had at the May meeting. We joined together with Gunwalloe WI for our resolution meeting, which was proposed by our County Advisor, Avril Woolcock who spoke to us on the sad decline of our town centres and high streets and
The family service on Sunday, the Day of Pentecost or Whitsunday, was taken by the Rector, the Rev Lesley Walker. The Rector spoke of the dynamism of Luke’s description of the of the Spirit, the wind, fire and flame, the confidence given to the
Falmouth Marine School, which advertises itself as Cornwall's College of the Ocean, is having a wet couple of days. A burst water main on site has seen the college closed since yesterday morning while repairs are carried out. All off-site activites
Chairman, Anthony Richards, opened the AGM by thanking three long serving trustees who have now retired. John Venning who has offered his time and support to the hall for the last 41 years; Susan Noye who has been secretary for the last 13 years and
The May meeting was well attended and everyone was welcomed by president Fay Iliffe. Mary Johnson acted as secretary in the absence of Margot Saul. Seven members who had been to Caerhays reported on their very enjoyable visit. The next occasion
Grassroots football on The Lizard Peninsula has been given a helping hand following a £5,000 Grow the Game grant from the Football Foundation, the country’s largest sports charity. The grant will allow Culdrose Youth Football Club to establish
A Longrock tile business has expanded by launching a second branch in Helston. Former town councillor Niall Devenish and his wife Emma have run The Tile Collection for the last seven years but have now opened a second branch in their home town.
Pentecost Sunday had local preacher Tony Nicholas for the morning service. Organist was Paul Jenkin, Mary Louise Combellack (flute) and Paul Coombs (bongos), who also introduced the preacher and welcomed everyone. It was announced that the Rev
FILM CLUB: On Saturday, May 4, 45 people joined the inaugural meeting in the village hall to enjoy watching ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’. The hall’s social committee arranged the screening in conjunction with Carn to Cove and the Cornwall Film Festival
PARISH CHURCH: The ringing of the bells welcomed the congregation for the communion service taken by the Rev Phillip Douglass, organist was Christine. A Christening was held during the service. In Sunday school lessons were read by Marcus and Madalene
On Wednesday, following the holy eucharist service, the monthly coffee morning was held. The venue was Nutwood, Breage, home of Dr L Matthews. Seventy six pounds was raised for church funds. Winners of the raffle were J Fletcher, E Brown, P Mildren
METHODISTS: The service for Pentecost Sunday was shared by stewards Edward Hengist and Jacqui Milner. The theme throughout was Pentecost, Joy and Love. There were Bible readings from Dick Brunwin and Nicky Lawrence, Mavis Harper was organist. LONDON
Sunday’s service was led by Mrs Goulder and the offering was taken by Clive Mitchell. In the evening there was a concert by Mabe Ladies Choir, which was enjoyed by everyone. Members of the chapel would like to thank everyone for their support and
Falmouth Park and Ride has extended its hours and reduced its price after its operators bought two of their own double-decker buses. The service is run by Fal River Cornwall which is now in possession of two buses from Oxford which are low floor
On Sunday we celebrated our church anniversary. The minister was the Rev David Grosch-Miller, retiring Moderator of the South Western synod. The music group sang the introit, ‘You are mine’ and the anthem ‘Let the earth rejoice’, Dorothy Penman
A fire engine from Camborne was scrambled to reports of smoke rising in the distance near Hayle this weekend. Firefighters were called to the source of the smoke, in Phillack, just after 10pm on Sunday. On arrival, they found a pile of
A Helston man bailed in connection with a farm death in 2011 has been released without further action taken. The 53-year-old was arrested last March on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence alongside a 46-year-old from Wadebridge.
Splinters of a ceramic pot had to be removed from a man’s head after his girlfriend hit him with it, smashing it to pieces. Terence Beard had a five centimetre cut that was likely to leave a scar, prosecutor Alison May told Truro magistrates.
