Bodmin Town manager Darren Gilbert speaks to the Packet after his side's stoppage time victory over Falmouth Town at Bickland Park. The game was mired in controversy after an incident involving Bodmin Town goalkeeper Kevin Miller and Falmouth
FALMOUTH TOWN 1 BODMIN TOWN 2 An injury time goal from Bodmin's Luke Hodge condemned Falmouth Town to defeat against the league champions at Bickland Park, but the game will be remembered for a moment of controversy involving Bodmin keeper
Businesses in Falmouth and the surrounding area have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2013/2014 Cornwall Tourism Awards. Among them are Fal River Visitor Information Centre shortlisted in the tourist information service category, Cosawes Barton
A syndicate of 16 Co-op supermarket employees from Penzance is celebrating after scooping £500,000 in the Thunderball draw. Syndicate leader Colin Coombes, 49, his partner Norma Barron, 60, also a customer team member at the Market Jew Street store
The first meeting of the 2013/2014 programme was held in the Methodist Church in Fore Street on Friday. Phyllis Whiting welcomed everyone to an entertainment evening which had been arranged by Elsie Balme. First to entertain the audience were
Sunday's thanksgiving service for Harvest was taken by Father Harry Pugh. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Esther Brown, the second lesson by Liz Hawkins and Phyllis Whiting led the intercessions. Andrew Woods was the organist. This
President for the day on Sunday was Peter Kitchen who welcomed the speaker, Roger Griffiths and his wife from Plymouth and visitors from Morecambe and Aldbury. In the afternoon Roger used the daily readings from 1Chronicles to look at the preparations
The preacher for morning worship was Elsie Balme, who took her theme from the parable of the wicked vineyard workers in Chapter 12 of Mark’s gospel. Lessons were read by Jeff Mount and Palfrey Turner. David Philp was the organist. The evening service
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: The Wild Birds of Cornwall was the title of a most interesting presentation given to members last week by David Chapman. President Jenny Smith was welcomed back after her illness and she presented a birthday posy of flowers from
Irene Sampson, a Local preacher in training, led the morning worship on Sunday. She chose some lovely Wesley hymns and based her sermon on Paul’s message to Timothy in 2 Timothy chapter 1 v 1-14. In the evening the Rev Danny Reed led the first
In a year full of contrasts but which ultimately yielded a good harvest, a large and thankful congregation gathered for the harvest thanksgiving with holy communion. A magnificent harvest loaf was placed at the altar and was the focal point of
DUKE OF LEEDS: The annual harvest home auction will be held on Friday at 7.30pm, supporting village causes. The village Christmas lights, the primary school and an "It’s a Knockout" event being planned for next year will all benefit from money raised
Full details of changes to Cornwall’s bus routes have been announced – including new services to replace some of the cancelled ones. It comes after the announcement of cuts in bus services from Cornwall’s two main operators, Western Greyhound and
The family service on Sunday included the baptism of Eli Jasper Kendall. Friends and relatives, with many children, joined parents Marina and Ryan, Godparents Nicky Martyn, Pete Bulley, Claire and Rory Stevenson and the regular congregation to swell
Heritage restoration work on an iconic structure at South Crofty Mine in Pool has been completed with the unveiling of a newly restored headframe. The lifting frame has been reinstated as part of the work carried out by Cornwall Council on New
The celebrant at the Book of Common Prayer service of holy communion on Friday was Canon Michael Porteus. Canon Michael read the gospel, Bevan Osborne read the eipistle and was also sidesman. Evensong on Sunday will be held at 4pm, this being
The Rev Peter Bradford was the celebrant and preacher at the holy communion service on Sunday morning. The epistle was read by Bevan Osborne, who was also the sidesman. Ray Spencer led the intercessions, Mary Cowley and Philip Warren presented
Mrs Bicknell took a readers service on Sunday, which was written by the Rev Haile, the subject being "The Transfiguration". Ruth Tripp told the children how rules were made to be obeyed, she likened it to the "Ten Commandments". Everett Tripp and
Sunday morning’s service was a readers service and was conducted by Elizabeth Tremayne from Trinity Chapel. Organist was John Gilbert, Kevin Moseley was vestry steward who read the notices and also one of the lessons. The other lesson was read
Sunday morning's service was conducted by the Rev Daniel Reed and included the baptism of Jacob Samuel Williams. Mr Reed said that it might be thought an odd thing to bring a child to be christened when he would not remember the occasion. However
CROWAN CHURCH: The morning service on Sunday was led by the Rev John Eatock. The organist was Gerald, readers were Ann Trevenen-Jenkin and Jane Curnow and flowers were arranged by Sharon. The meditation at six service was held in the evening and was
The Friends are holding an evening event on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 pm in Townshend Village Hall. Karen La Borde will be talking about interpreting Godolphin’s history through the use of architecture, maps, letters, leases and account books. This
On Sunday morning vestry steward Paul Combellack welcomed Sylvia Richards from St Martin-in-Meneage as local preacher, Paul Jenkin, Mary Louise Combellack flautist and for a while Peter Benney on the drums. In the congregation was Joseph Robert
Sunday’s service was led by Sarah Smith from Falmouth. The organist was Gwen Collins and the offering was taken up by Clive Mitchell. On Thursday, October 24 there will be a concert for the chapel anniversary at 7.30pm and the service next week
The co-ordinator for the Friends of the Royal Cornwall Hospital hostess service has been presented with the Badge of the Order of Mercy at a ceremony in London. Suzie Woodier, who has been a member of the Friends for 12 years, attended the League
The lunchtime concert on Saturday was a very varied selection of music played on the excellent organ by Michael Hoeg. The programme began with Max Reger's Toccata in D Minor and Fugue in D Major followed in contrast by a traditional French carol
Falmouth University looks to welcome well over 1,000 potential students when it opens its doors to them this Saturday. The October Open Day offers an opportunity for prospective students to experience the university in an authentic term-time situation
A Helston mother was associating with the stars last night as she received a Pride of Britain Award. Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, from Bulwark Road, was presented with a bravery award in recognition of her efforts in the aftermath of the killing of fusilier
A father from Praze-an-Beeble has run the entire 309-mile stretch of Cornish coast path in just ten days - and raised £8,500 for Children's Hospice South West in the process. Andy Jukes, 46, completed his Great Cornish Coast Path Run alongside
