MULLION 186-9 PERRANARWORTHAL 189-9 Not much is going right for Mullion at present and at Garro Lane Perranarworthal snatched victory off the last ball as the home team saw their chance of breaking their losing sequence disappear. Jim Spiers
PAUL 145-6 FALMOUTH 101-8 Falmouth’s interest in this year’s Vinter Cup ended on Monday evening when they lost their quarter-final at Paul by 44 runs. Paul made 145 for six in their 20 overs. Ryan Edwards made 54 and Matt O’Leary 37. Jon Udy took
TWENTY-FIVE boys from the under- 14 team at Penryn Rugby Club are due to embark on a two-week rugby tour to Ontario, Canada, next Wednesday. This trip of a lifetime has been in the planning stages for the past three years and has seen a tremendous amount
FALMOUTH 191-8 WERRINGTON 150-9 Falmouth gave an improved performance at Trescobeas on Saturday. They made all the running against the strong Werrington outfit and narrowly missed out on a first League win of the season. In the end the
Fine weather and freshening wind made for an excellent day’s racing, at the Loe Beach Regatta. Large working boats again made the annual event the usual magnificent spectacle. John Andrews’ Demelza, came first beating Winnie. This fine
Summer sun, blue skies, and a brisk off shore wind welcomed the first of the summer’s pilot gig racing to Gyllngvase Beach, on Saturday. Each year the Tribute series, consisting of three ‘star’ events, sees crews from clubs across the county and further
Without a doubt, Friday evening’s racing at the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club (RCYC) took place in testing conditions, Chris Osbaldeston. The gusty wind coming out of the North combining with an awkward, choppy sea gave competitors numerous problems.
WENDRON 182-8 HELSTON 186-3 After last week’s defeat at Mount Ambrose, Helston got back on track on Saturday with a quite remarkable win over neighbours Wendron by seven wickets at Beacon Park. Remarkable in that victory came in just 21.1 overs despite
WITH games against two of their closest rivals in the league table, Falmouth A had a week of mixed fortunes. Falmouth A 82 Chacewater B 50 Welcoming Chacewater B to the Falmouth green, the men’s captain, David Winnan’s rink were to play Chacewater
Owner of Bell’s Court Snooker Club, Paul Williams is just one game away from playing multiple World Championship finalist Jimmy White. Williams is one of three players from the snooker club who are travelling to Gloucester, this weekend, to
Cristiano Ronaldo was denied by the woodwork as Portugal and Ivory Coast had to make do with a point apiece from a goalless draw in Port Elizabeth. The Portuguese skipper, who has not scored an international goal in 16 months, rattled a post with a
Redruth 248-5 Roche 131 Redruth remain top of County Division 1 with a ninth successive win and have only dropped three points out of 180. After losing Dave Guffick for seven, Larry Martin (47) and Nigel Hambly (36) saw the 100 up. Tom Shrewsbury
TRURO 239-7 PENZANCE 163 Truro got their first Jolly’s Drinks ECB Cornwall premier league win of the campaign with a 76 run success over bottom club Penzance at Boscawen Park. After the early loss of Chris Martin, Tim Marrion (53) and Tom Sharp
Sixteen-year-old Conor Robinson (Cornwall Athletic Club) raised more than a few eyebrows by storming to victory in last week’s Cubert five mile road race, round five of the Cornwall Grand Prix Series, sponsored by Cornwall Glass and Glazing. The torrential
THE Falmouth Working Boat Championships will be held in the Falmouth Carrick Roads on June 18, 19 and 20. These wonderful boats, some all wooden construction, dating back to 1900s will be sailing very competitively alongside the modern fibre glass boats
Falmouth stages Minor Counties Championship cricket on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as Cornwall play their second game of the season, writes Michael Weeks. Oxfordshire are the visitors to Trescobeas with play starting at 11am at on all three days. It promises
Stithians 68 Mawnan 52 Mawnan, on top of the their League this week, were away to Stithians on Wednesday, not an easy venue to get points from, writes Tony Stevenson. Jack Gretton's rink had Richard Ragg (1) Henry Trewhella (2) Robert Thompson
Probably one of the best known former landlords in the area has died. George Folkes, who ran the popular Seven Stars pub in Penryn for more than 40 years, pulling his last pint in October 1988 and retiring aged 72 died, aged 94 on Sunday at his home
The Falmouth Ladies have had a busy few weeks and lady captain, Val Graham, had much to report at the monthly presentation at the beginning of June. As well as giving vouchers to the prize winners she reported back on the results of the League
The first race of the Mylor Chandlery and Rigging Series took place on Friday evening at Mylor Yacht Club in challenging conditions, with a northerly wind rarely dropping below 25 knots. However, the Mylor PY race fleet rose to the occasion, with
As football fever kicked off with the start of the World Cup last Friday, one of the busiest places in town was the re-launched Trelawney's, back with the old name above the door but new people in charge and a new look indoors. It is now
Winston Reid scored a dramatic equaliser deep into injury time to give New Zealand their first-ever point in the World Cup finals as they drew 1-1 with Slovakia. It was also New Zealand's first goal in the finals for 28 years and sparked wild celebrations
England had a double dose of good news on Tuesday morning as Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole returned to training. The pair missed Monday's session, Cole to do rehabilitation work on old injuries and Rooney with an ankle knock he picked up in the opening
The thought of clotted cream drew members to the June meeting as the speaker was Philip Rodda, the last of his generation of Roddas in the famous family Creamery. He played an extremely interesting video made by Westward TV ten years ago about the Rodda
One busy chick has been working tirelessly with her knitting needles and raising money for charity in Truro. Edna Liddicoat, an 85-year-old from St Austell has spent the last three years knitting Easter chicks for the Merlin Project – a multiple sclerosis
A cyclist making a mammoth 5,000 journey around the coastline of Britain has stopped off in Falmouth to visit old work Friends. Phil Swanston, a former employee of Merlin Cinemas, which owns the Phoenix in Falmouth and is helping to sponsor his ride,
A rubbish fire in a Redruth car park last night is believed to have been started deliberately. The pile of litter blaze in the car park in Basset Street was out when firefighters arrived at the scene at midnight but they ensured that the area was safe
The Angel Hotel in Helston will soon be opening its doors again after being snapped up by a couple who own similar businesses in Cornwall. Mike and Marilyn Bows, specialise in good old-fashioned coaching inns and hotels, and already run the
BALWEST: The postponed service to celebrate the 181st chapel anniversary in the present building was held on Sunday. The Rev Beverly Turner from Helston conducted a very interesting service on “The past, the present and the future.” The offertory, for
Morning worship on Sunday was led by Gillian Bowles, licensed reader. Lessons were read by Philip Warren and Vee Green and intercessions were led by Joy Whawell. Vee Green was sidesperson and organist was Anne Veneear. On Sunday the celebrant and preacher
A wonderful time was had by all who came to see ‘Living Hope’ Teen Challenge girl’s team at church on Sunday evening. The nine girls who sang so beautifully also told of how their lives had changed, having broken free from years of addictions of different
The preacher at morning worship was Mildred Baxter from Prussia Cove. Taking a broad theme of “judgment” Mrs Baxter referred to Nathan’s confrontation with David after the latter’s adulterous relationship with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband.
MAWGAN PARISH CHURCH: The eucharist on Sunday was celebrated by the Rector, the Rev Lesley Walker. Her sermon, reflecting the reading from Luke, discussed the image of churchgoers and the damage that can be caused by taking the moral high ground on issues
The church calendar is starting the long period of Trinity, this period lasts until Advent, there are 24 Sundays in Trinity. Today was Trinity Two and was celebrated in style. Bishop Tim took the service and is the first time that he has been to Breage
A Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service stalwart from Penryn has been awarded a MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Avril Everett from has been a member of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service staff since 2001. In addition to her role in the service, she
Members and two visitors were welcomed at the June meeting. A birthday posy was presented to Jenny Smith. Jenny was a delegate at the National Council Resolutions Meeting in Cardiff and she gave a very precise and interesting report. The speaker David
The fellowship service was led by Edna Angove with the theme “Creation”. Ethel Collins talked to the children about sight and trying to imagine what it would be like to be blind and not able to see the world around them. Tracey Andrews read a poem entitled
Members met in Chynhale Schoolroom at 7.30pm on June 10 on a lovely sunny evening. Sally, president, welcomed members and a new one, Pam Lanigan. Crete read the minutes of the last meeting, which were approved and signed. Three members had attended the
The president, Roger Hosking, welcomed visitors from Torquay, Malvern, Cardiff, Plymouth and Escondido, California. Thanks were expressed to all who contributed to the coffee morning in aid of the children’s ward at the RCH when £150 was raised
The Rev Dorothy Noakes presided at parish communion, assisted by Betty Booker, lay reader and John Eddy reading the lesson. The preacher was the Rector, Canon David Miller, speaking about a very famous episode in Luke’s Gospel during which a woman described
CURY METHODIST CHURCH: Rex Bray of Mullion took the service on Sunday, taking the Parable of the Prodigal Son as his topic. Christopher Trounson collected the offering and Sybil Benney was accompanist. Flowers were provided by Leonora Curnow. On Sunday
Sunday's service for the second Sunday after Trinity was taken by Father Harry Pugh. Yvonne Bellinger and Esther Brown read the lessons and Esther also led the intercessions. Andrew Woods was organist. This week's services will be on Thursday at 10am
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: Members had a delightful birthday party in the grounds of Truthwall, by kind permission of David and Sheila Goldsworthy. The afternoon was warm and sunny, and all enjoyed a cookery demonstration by Janet Rapson from the Pampered Chef
The service on Sunday was led by Mrs V Rootham and took the form of a family service, which the children enjoyed. “God is good” was the theme and Mrs Rootham brought visual aids and had the children taking part, adults as well! Tegan and Treve received
The Breitling Wingwalkers will take to the skies at RNAS Culdrose Air Day on July 28 to perform a breathtaking sequence of formation loops and rolls, while daring wingwalkers perform acrobatics on the wings. The World’s only formation wingwalking
The recent Tea in the Garden, held at Mellangoose Farm, Sithney, home of Mr and Mrs P Schofield, was a great success. It was well attended and raised £207 for church funds. Thanks to Elizabeth and Paul for their hospitality and to those who came and
Building work on new office facilities at Falmouth's St Mary's School is completed. Months of work which meant teachers were doing paperwork in the library has finished with a formal opening earmarked for July 13. In the school newsletter, head teacher
Tony Nicholas was the preacher for the Sunday morning service with John Gilbert playing the organ. Tracie gave a warm welcome to Tony and read the notices at the commencement of the service. Michael welcomed the congregation and flowers were provided
The project to build a new lifeboat station on The Lizard has stepped up a gear, with the arrival of a huge tower crane. The crane arrived at Kilcobben Cove last Tuesday and after two days now dominates the site. The giant green structure was declared
METHODISTS: The service on Sunday was conducted by Elsie Balme of Porthleven with Mavis Harper organist. It was a lovely service with the congregation enjoying Elsie’s selection of hymns. DELIVERY SERVICE: Breage Post Office and Stores are offering
Two-year-old Marshall Janson has been allowed home last week following an infection scare which saw him rushed into hospital when his temperature soared to over 40. He was initially taken to Treliske and then to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol. Doctors
Truro Farmer's Market will be moving to Garras Wharf for one day only, to coincide with Armed Forces' Day. The market will up sticks to Garras Wharf car park on Saturday, June 26 as Lemon Quay will be transformed into an exhibition space to showcase
