Callington and Gunnislake

EASTER CELEBRATIONS

A huge thank-you to the Knit and Natter group at Tamar Valley Methodist Church, along with some other knitters around the Callington and Gunnislake Methodist circuit, who handcrafted over 200 knitted chicks (containing chocolate eggs, of course) which were distributed to care homes and community groups with our love and the joy of the Easter message.

A moving, ecumenical, all-age Good Friday Walk of Witness took place at Stoke Climsland, starting at the parish church and finishing at the Methodist Church. Thanks to our friends from the parish church who led us, especially Dominic and Dawn Nelson, those who took part and also those who provided welcome toasted hot cross buns and hot drinks at Stoke Climsland Methodist Church at the end of the walk, where the flower team had created some beautiful displays depicting events from Palm Sunday to the Ascension.

PILATES

On Wednesdays at 1.30pm, these are fun, progressive sessions for all ages and abilities. Wake up the joints and muscles and get ready for spring, working in the garden or a walk on the coast path. Help improve your balance, co-ordination and day-to-day mobility. Contact Martin at North Cornwall Pilates, 07812 959879.

TAI CHI

Every Monday at 7.30pm you can take part in this Chinese system of slow, meditative exercise designed for relaxation, balance and health. Contact Wal Eyre on 01726 842846 or 07718 918212. with St Mary’s parish church led by the Reverend Canon Paul Arthur. Biscovey Junior School’s choir will feature in the opening ceremony and in one of the displays.

The Reverend Shaun Sanders, whose family have long worshipped at Leek Seed, will lead the service on May 26, while former ministers taking services will be the Reverend Bryan Ede (June 30); the Reverend David Hull (July 28); the Reverend Danny Wheadon (August 25) and the Reverend Nigel Young (Harvest Festival, September 22). The concert is on June 15 at 7.30pm with Bert Biscoe and Friends entertaining on September 21 at 6pm. 2024 they are able to offer sessions on using mobile phoneswith more confidence. The sessions will be informal and there will be plenty of tea and biscuits. For more information and to register an interest in attending contact hall secretary Veronica Stansfield, memorialhall@stbreward.net 07790 634429

SUNDAY SERVICE

This Sunday, April 14, the Rector, the Reverend Robin Thwaites, will conduct the service of Holy Communion at 11.10am: a very warm welcome to all.

MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD

A fundraising event for our community shop will take place in the courtyard at Corbels, De Lank, PL40 4ND, by kind permission of Alan and Jilly Tibbenham, on Saturday, May 18, from 4.30pm to 7pm. The Seriously Aweful Symphonia (SAS) and Stubby’s Jazz Band will be providing the entertainment and have kindly waived their fees for the evening. There will, of course, be a raffle. Tickets £12.50, to include a cream tea. Parking at Bolts Quarry, Penvorder Lane, PL30 4LY, by kind permission of George and Jackie Greengrass: shuttle bus to De Lank. Limited disabled parking at De Lank. Seating capacity 60, so order your tickets early from Valerie Hill, brianvalerie@btinternet. com

ABBIE’S ARMY

Sunday, May 19, 2pm to 4pm: come along to the village hall and enjoy an afternoon tea while raising money for Abbie’s Army, a charity supporting children’s brain tumour research. For more information, contact Jonquil Stapleton, 01208 850085.

NURSERY OPEN DAY

We would love to welcome parents to our open day on Monday, April 22, from 2pm to 4pm. Explore the setting with a personal tour, where you will be able to find out about our curriculum and how we are committed to supporting your child’s development and learning. Funded places for two-, three- and four-year-olds are available, so please do pop along for a chat.

VILLAGE HALL AGM

All residents are entitled to attend the village hall AGM, and are warmly invited to do so. It will be held at 6pm in the hall on Monday, April 29.

STAY AND PLAY GROUP

This meets in the Village Hall every Wednesday from 9.30am to 11.30am: more details from Rachel Berreen, 07738 432775.

MOVE IT OR LOSE IT

Chair fitness sessions, led by Julia Treglown, in the Village Hall every Thursday from 2.30pm to 3.30pm: great fun!

DANCE CLASSES

Holly Tomlin (07397 153455) runs contemporary dance sesssions in the Village Hall on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm and and on Saturdays mini, junior and cardio sessions between 8.30am and 11.30am: ring Holly for more details.

COMMUNITY CAFE

The Community Café in the Memorial Hall at Limehead is now open on the first and third Mondays of the month (including bank holidays) from 1pm to 4.30pm: the next is on April 15. Varied menu including soups, savoury and sweet items, and always cake. Eat in or take away. For more information, and if you need a lift, contact Tracey Haynes, 01208 851272.

MOBILE POST OFFICE

The service visits St Breward on Mondays, 3pm to 4pm, except on public holidays. The van will be in the car park of the Old Inn. Use it or lose it. For information contact Marshgate Post Office, 01840 219345.

HANDBELL RINGERS

Cathy Glaser (01208 851744) runs the Handbell Ringers and they meet on Mondays in the church from 4pm to 5pm: come along and give it a try.

SHORT MAT BOWLS

Come along to the Village Hall on Wednesdays at 2pm to enjoy short mat bowls: details from David Brattle on 01208 851252.

SCARECROW COMPETITION

The theme for the scarecrow competition during Carnival Week will be farming.

ST BREWARD SILVER BAND

The training band has been reestablished, so you can learn an instrument free, anyone of any

⨠ Chicks made by the Knit and Natter group at Tamar Valley Methodist Church for distribution to care homes and community groups at Easter