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Truro youngsters to be involved in environmental drama
There will be a bit of drama at Bosvigo School in Truro on Thursday when pupils take part in an environmental theatre workshop. The workshop is being held as part of a tour of schools chosen to receive free solar panels with funding from The Co-operative
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Kerrier homeowners offered free radon testing
Owners of properties in the Kerrier district that are in areas known to have high radon levels will be offered free testing during February. Areas throughout the district will be targeted including, for the first time, some properties on the Lizard
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Developer vows to appeal against pitch 'n' putt decision
The developer behind the bid to build on the Pitch ‘n’ Putt has vowed to appeal against the decision to reject the application. Speaking at the planning meeting David Foley of developer Magily said that his company had an established track record of
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Helston bench relocation rejected
A public bench will not be moved from its current position at Helston Bowling Club, despite the request of a neighbouring resident. Town clerk Chris Dawson told members of Helston town council last Thursday (January 15) that he had received a letter
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Falmouth's Greenbank Hotel plans fail to find support of council
One of Falmouth’s most controversial planning application for a decade – the extension of the Greenbank Hotel - has been rejected by Falmouth town council. A special planning meeting on Monday saw 60 members of the public crowd into the council chamber
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Gweek seal becomes camera confident
The BBC’s Countryfile have been filming at the National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, this week with the story to be shown on this Sunday’s episode. On Monday the team filmed at the Sanctuary, following the hoped for release of their unusual seal
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Fishermen to fight EU proposals 'tooth and nail'
A proposed EU regulation that would bring recreational fishermen under the direct control of the Common Fisheries Policy will be fought tooth and nail by Conservative MEPs, West Country MEP Neil Parish , said today. The commission has proposed a regulation
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Land's End aircraft crash
An aeroplane has crashed while taking off from Land’s End aerodrome. Emergency services were called just before 3pm today following reports of a twin-engined, fixed wing air craft colliding with a hedge during take off. A police spokesman said: “Investigators
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Mullion School judged "outstanding" in an independent survey
Parents have judged the teaching and atmosphere at Mullion School to be “outstanding” in an independent survey. It is the third time that the school has had a survey carried out by Northumbria-based independent company Kirkland Rowell. Parents were
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Kernow Carnival Dance Tasters
A LOCAL group has been set up in Pengegon to promote Carnival activities, fun and fitness. Thanks to a grant of nearly £2000, there will be free dance taster sessions including Samba, Burlesque, Flamenco with live guitar, and Bellydancing, all
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Truro Cinderella on Ice
THE world-famous Imperial Ice Stars are back at Hall for Cornwall from Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 March with their new production Cinderella on Ice. A sell-out at the Hall two years ago when it performed Swan Lake on Ice - the company has wowed audiences
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Feock parish council January 2009
DIGITAL Feock parish councillors are ready to answer questions about the digital television takeover after being provided with full information packs on the subject. TREES Ray Gjardo has been appointed tree warden for Feock parish council
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Falmouth leisure sailors lose out on fuel
Falmouth Oil Services (FOS) has confirmed it will no longer be supplying diesel fuel to leisure craft in wake of government legislation introduced on November1 2008, regarding a new charging scheme for duty paid on marine red diesel. FOS Terminal manager
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Falmouth Women's Institute
FALMOUTH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: Heather Thomas, vice president, welcomed lots of ladies who had braved the inclement weather to listen to a fascinating account of the work of our Coastguard Service, given by Mr Ken Bazeley, usually heard on Radio Cornwall
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Praa Sands racist abuse
A woman travelling on a bus near Praa Sands has been subjected to a torrent of racial abuse from a stranger. The woman was travelling on the bus between 3.45pm and 4pm on Tuesday, January 6 when the man spoke to her in what thshe described as an Australian
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Threemilestone Amateur Dramatic Society
THREEMILESTONE Amateur Dramatic Society is holding a production of “The Grinch”, the panto by Limelight Scripts. The panto is based on the Dr Zeus story of the same name and has all the elements that you would expect with a panto, namely a dame, baddy
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Helston choir to perform "lost" work
Helston and Kerrier Music Society's choir will be performing the Mass in D Major by Johann Nepomuk Hummel, a child prodigy who was spotted by Mozart when he was only eight years old. He became the leading pianist of his day and developed fingering techniques
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Falmouth armed robberies - reward now offered
Two rewards are being offered to anyone that provides key information to police investigating four armed robberies in the Falmouth area. The police announced yesterday that rewards amounting to £5,500 would be given to whoever gave information that
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St Sithney Church
ST SITHNEY CHURCH: On Wednesday, following the Holy Eucharist, the monthly coffee morning was held at Glendale, home of Ruth Williams. Raffle winners were J Pawlby, E Mildren, A Gouldthorpe, R Mildren, E Simmons, B Rouse and R Williams. Winner of the
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Old Cornwall Society
OLD CORNWALL SOCIETY: The January meeting was a talk by Cornish Bard, Rod Lyon, on Cornish place names. He began by explaining what a complicated subject it was and proceeded to prove it in his talk as he discussed the problems facing the student of
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Degibna Methodist Church
DEGIBNA METHODIST CHURCH: The service on Sunday was conducted by Des Thomas of Brill, Constantine. Billy Kendall read the Gospel and Anne Moyle was the organist.
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Wives Club
WIVES CLUB: Members resumed their winter programme on Friday evening with a talk and slide show “Around Devon” by Sandra Goodswen. A vote of thanks was given by Frances Morris and refreshments were served by members of the committee. The next meeting
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Chynhale Chapel
CHYNHALE CHAPEL: The Rev Colin Short conducted the annual Covenant Service on Sunday morning. The organist was John Gilbert and the vestry steward was Tracie Haslam. Joan Willerton welcomed the congregation to worship and also provided the flowers. Holy
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Falmouth traffic chaos
Traffic backed up all the way to Falmouth during morning rush hour on Tuesday after an accident close to the Treluswell roundabout. The crash involving two cars at around 8.30am left the road strewn with debris and a diversion was set up through
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Ashton News
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: Paul Benney led morning worship on Sunday. The accompanist was Christine Cumber. A Musical Service will be held on Sunday and a bric-a-brac sale will be held on January 31 in the Sunday schoolroom from 10am to 2pm. Save your
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Trewennack Methodist Church
TREWENNACK METHODIST CHURCH: Bill Reed conducted Sunday morning service. The young people, assisted by Margaret Eva, made valiant efforts with handfuls of feathers to create a pigeon, which would fly out of the door! Mr Reed reminded us that only God
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Women's Institute
BUDOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE: “Get Well Soon” messages were given to quite a few members at the January meeting. The president reminded members about forthcoming events, namely the birthday party on March 4, a proposed strawberry fayre in June and several
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Falmouth men and their boats
Cornish sailor Pete Goss is on his way to Australia having left Simonstown in South Africa early this month. But his progress is being followed closely by friend Paul Moody from Falmouth who met up with Pete and his crew in South Africa at
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Methodist Church and Chapel
METHODIST CHURCH: The evening service was a Songs of Praise, compiled and led by Maureen Jackett. Based on the Lord’s Prayer, members of the congregation considered the familiar words, phrase by phrase, each accompanied by an appropriate reading and hymn
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Parish of Penwerris, Falmouth
PARISH OF PENWERRIS: Sunday was the start of the week of Christian Unity and Falmouth Churches Together had decreed that there would be an Exchange of Pulpits, hence the Rev Ian Froom celebrated the Parish Mass at St Michael and All Angels Church, Penwerris
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Americans in Cornwall celebrate Obama inauguration
To herald the swearing in of Barack Obama as the new President of the United States today the Eden Project has shone his celebrated campaign phrase “yes we can” on to the side of the Biomes – the world’s biggest greenhouses. Elsewhere in
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Minister for Europe visiting Falmouth
Minister for Europe Caroline Flint MP is visiting Cornwall today to see how the European Union is helping to create opportunities and improve the quality of life for individuals and families in Cornwall. The region will receive a total of
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St Mary's Church Falmouth
ST MARY’S CHURCH: On Sunday, January 11 there was special emphasis on helping children and young adults. The annual White Flower Appeal collection was held after Mass. This raised over £600 for the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children, which