BIKER Forest Dunn got the chance to ride on the hallowed tarmac of Brands Hatch on Sunday as he entered the National Superstock 1000 Series race. The 26-year-old from Falmouth took on stars from across the globe at the 2.3 mile long circuit in
THE CHANGING of the seasons was all too apparent at the Memorial Ground with strong gusts and the occasional threatening shower as Penryn Saracens took on Pirates Amateurs’ second XV, writes Jack Thomas. Penryn started the first half with all guns
The Core Fitness and Wellbeing Centre of Falmouth is in the running for four prestigious fitness industry awards. The club, based in the old Post Office building on The Moor, has been shortlisted in the Regional Gym of the Year South, Best Customer
UBER defensive tactics were not enough to prevent Wendron United from toppling Redruth United 3-0 at Clijah Croft. Coming a fortnight after Dron had defeated the same team 4-1 in the Cornwall Senior Cup first round, they came up against their familiar
For the first time, organisers of last month’s Martin Jennings Memorial Motorcycle Run are planning a social evening when all those who took part can celebrate its success over a drink, a dance and a pasty. The 130 mile charity run attracted a
The celebrant at the service of holy communion on Sunday was the Rev Peter Bradford, the Rev Dorothy Noakes was the preacher, Bevan Osborne read the epistle, the gospel was read by Mr Bradford, Mary Cowley led the intercessions, Phil Haywood and Bevan
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: On Sunday morning there was a special service for One World Week. The service was led by Jeremy Boston, assisted by his sons Oliver and Joel. Music for the service was provided by friends from Breage Band. The band had
Falmouth’s mayor, John Body, will be laying the first poppy of 2014 in the town’s Garden of Remembrance in Webber Street on Friday, October 24. Those involved will gather on The Moor piazza at 10.45am and the Last Post will be played at 11am.
C OF E SCHOOL: Thanks must go to the staff and Governors who on Friday donned their hats and aprons to provide over 60 full English breakfasts for the pupils, parents and Friends of the school. All money raised from this effort will go towards
Sunday, October 12, morning worship was conducted by Mike Trounson, with the theme of mysteries. The oldest of the young people went out to their Cell Group led by Claire Atkin. Mike spoke to the children about Moses and the Israelites on their
A lecturer from Porthleven has been fined for failing to give information after being caught by a speed camera. Dr Ilya Maclean, aged 39, of The Gue, Porthleven pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court to failing to give information of a driver's
Falmouth Primary Academy has chosen its head boy and girl for the coming year and also appointed its prefects, school council and ambassadors. Jude and Destiny have taken the top jobs and will be supported by deputy head boy and girl, Domenic and
The Sunday morning service was conducted by the Rev David Pountain which was the fourth service for the theme of worship with holy communion being celebrated at the close of the service. The communion steward was Joan Willerton. David was warmly
The society invites you to its November meeting at Henshorn Court, Station Road, Helston on Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm, when the speaker, Peter Benbow, will give an illustrated talk entitled "From Source to Sea". For those who are unaware of
The service on Sunday was conducted by Mr Frankly Moyle from Helston and was based throughout on “Spiritual Harvest”. Mavis Harper was the organist. On Sunday members will be welcoming the Rev Philip Williams from Newlyn. Coffee mornings continue
Teenagers from a Cornwall school had an appointment with royalty on Monday as they accepted an award for their inspiring idea for making life ‘better, simpler or easier’. Maggie Sykes, 13, Lauryn Hughes-Jones, 14, and Lauren Healey, 14, from Richard
CROWNAN PARISH CHURCH: The beautiful bells at Crowan were featured on Radio Cornwall's early show this week. They were rung on Sunday to call the congregation to worship. The Rev Dom led the service and the music was played by Christine. Readers were
The service on Sunday was led by Morwenna Bennett from Savorgan; the organist was Gwen Collins and Clive Mitchell took up the offering. Stithians Male Voice Choir will be giving a concert on Sunday, October 26 at 7.30pm. Admission is free but there
Public health experts in Cornwall are warning of the risks of not getting your annual flu vaccination, if you are in an at-risk group. Last year, only half of eligible people under the age of 65 in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly took up the offer
IT was a bad day at the office on Saturday for Penryn as they were trampled over by Wadebridge Camels. The hosts put Borough to the sword in the Tribute Western Counties West match as they prevented their line from being breached and picked up
BALWEST HERITAGE SOCIETY: Members enjoyed a showing of a Windows Media slide show entitled “Mining Heritage as it was ...One Man's View”, by Tony Clarke at their September meeting. Tony Clarke is an expert in mineral processing, having worked at Camborne
Archie Scott, a practising Chiropractor, demystified the term ‘Chiropractic’ at the October meeting. It is concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculo-skeletal system and the effects of these disorders
Pupils at Constantine School put their entrepreneurial skills to the test when given a £1 coin and told to make |as much money from it as possible to put towards their forthcoming trip to London. Head teacher Helen Bancroft is only too aware of
The welcome on Sunday morning was by Stephanie Gordon, vestry steward, with the Rev Beverly Turner as preacher and Paul Coombs worship leader, who had picked the first two hymns or songs. He read a prayer with congregational responses and told
Work on the leats is believed to be the reason why water has temporarily stopped flowing through Helston's kennels. Following a question from Ivan Perry at the last town council meeting, about the dry town centre waterways, town clerk Chris Dawson
Police in Falmouth have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a burglary at a school where valuable IT equipment was stolen. Officers received a report of burglary at Falmouth Community School, Trescobeas
Plans to build a new home on land next to 287 Longfield in Falmouth are not being opposed by the town’s planning committee as members feel the plot is of sufficient size for the development. Cornwall Council will ultimately determine the application
A memorial to the Merchant Navy seamen who lost their lives during World War Two was unveiled by 94-year-old Rex Little, a veteran of the Arctic convoys and a recipient of the Arctic Star medal. A sculpture, entitled U-Boat Watch and created by
After an outstanding year of results for Parc Eglos School, staff have had some more good news. The school has been awarded the status of National Teaching School, making it one of only 60 schools in England to have been granted this in the latest
Jenni Frasers demonstration of Autumn Flower Arrangements was both very interesting and hands on as we followed her instructions; listening also to her many hints to help the flowers last longer. She faultlessly showed us how to make a hand-tied
The old Penlee Lifeboat Station will open to the public on Sunday for the first time in almost a quarter century. RNLI Penlee will be welcoming visitors to their last open day of the year at the current Lifeboat Station in Newlyn on Sunday 26 October
A Camborne and Redruth candidate for next year’s General Election has been given the support of none other than TV comedian Alan Davies. At a packed meeting at Falmouth University’s Penryn campus, at Tremough, the actor urged students to use their
SENIOR golfers tackled strong breezes at Mullion to play for the Gordon Dunnell Trophy on Thursday. Competitors teamed up in pairs for the better ball Stableford contest and coming out on top were the duo of Gary Howells and Roy Dixon with a total
Dog owners in Falmouth hoped to present a petition to the town council this week asking permission to take their pets onto one beach during the summer, despite opposition elsewhere. The group Castle Beach For Dogs Too, started two weeks ago by
