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St Mary's Church, Falmouth
Several events on the Saturday Vigil, May 18, led up to Pentecost Sunday. The Apostleship of the Sea held a cream tea in the hall to raise funds for their work for seafarers in Falmouth Docks and the Ignite youth group had an evening meeting in
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Praze-an-Beeble, Crowan
PRAZE FAIR SHOW: Entries for this year’s show on Saturday, July 13 at the Show Field, Trefewa, Praze-an-Beeble are now being taken. Schedules for both the Horse Show and Gymkhana, the Tent Section and Gardens Competition are now available on the
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Breaney Methodist Chapel
On Sunday morning the visiting preacher from Leedstown, Ruby Brown with Paul Coombs, welcomed everyone to the service. Paul Jenkin (organ) with Megan (flute) led the music for the hymns and Psalms. Our preacher decided to tell the children
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Townshend News
FRIENDS OF GODOLPHIN HOUSE: The Friends are holding their AGM at Townshend Village Hall, tea and coffee will be served. At 8 pm there will be a talk on the Bats of Godolphin by Steve Marshall. Members are free and non-members cost is £4. To join the
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St Sithney Church
On Thursday, Corpus Christi Day of Thanksgiving for the institution of holy communion, solemn mass and benediction for both churches was held. Lessons were read by Father Harry and Ron Mildren with Esther Brown the organist. On Sunday, the First
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Hoax Constantine call put lives at risk say firefighters
The fire service is warning that hoax calls put lives at risk, after crews were called out to a fake house fire in Constantine. Firefighters were called out to the town just after noon on Saturday. A spokesman said: "Imagine the devastating
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Culdrose welcomes Suez veteran back to base after 64 years: PICTURES
RNAS Culdrose pushed the boat out when a Fleet Air Arm veteran of both the Second World War and the Suez Campaign paid a visit to the Helston naval base. Former World War II prisoner of war and Royal Naval pilot Captain Charles Vyvyan Howard, who
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New ‘can do’ Cornwall Council cabinet sets out its wish list
The new cabinet at Cornwall Council has set out its stall with a series of aims over the next few years. Cutting waste, protecting the vulnerable and building more council homes are on on the wish list withe the cabinet saying it must "build the
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St Francis pupils go Greek for games day: PICTURES
Pupils from St Francis School decided to go Greek for somes sports fun last week. Pupils dressed in togas, with the addition of some waterproofs and warm jumpers to guard against the cold, and took to the school playing field for some traditional
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Godolphin Cross
METHODISTS: The reader’s service on Sunday was conducted by Kevin Archbold of Helston. Entitled a big congregation at the smallest church, it was written by the Rev Richard Jones. It was a pleasure to welcome two visitors on holiday in the village.
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All Saints' Parish Church, Falmouth
Sunday Trinity 1 – President of the mass and preacher on this the First Sunday of the longest season in the church calendar was Father Stephen Drakeley, priest-in-charge. He suggested that after the major events of Easter and Whitsun, this quiet
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Royal spectacular at Truro Cathedral as kids recreate Queen's coronation: PICTURES
Crowds of people enjoyed a royal spectacular at Truro Cathedral on Sunday when over 30 children performed a full scale re-enactment of the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth I. With bright sunshine welcoming guests the event marked the exact 60th
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Penryn Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was taken by Gerald Triggs and the first hymn was “How sweet the sound of Jesus sounds.” Prayers of thanksgiving were said thanking God for each other and thanking God for the students who come from the university campus at
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Falmouth Women's Institute
A sad meeting was held as one of the members, who had been with the institute for many years, Jean Pike, died. She was dearly loved and worked hard for the WI. She will be remembered with affection and will be sorely missed by all. Members had
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Pupils enjoy a 'buzz-y' day learning all about bees
It was time to “bee” happy for pupils at Halwin School when they took part in workshops related to their buzzing buddies. The children have been enjoying sessions organised by Nature Workshops and Forest Schools. They have learnt about bees
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Ten months of traffic hell? Union Corner roundabout to cost £2.2 million
Drivers in Falmouth could be facing 10 months of traffic hell as a £2.2million roundabout replacement moves a step closer. Close to £1.6 million will be spent by the Department of Transport on constructing a new roundabout for Falmouth’s Union
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Falmouth Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr
Charlotte Osman-Loxley a very talented flautist was the guest artiste at Saturday's lunchtime concert, she was ably accompanied on the piano by Phil Davey. The pieces were well chosen and superbly played. Lance Foy provided some organ solos. On
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Penryn Camera Club
Wednesday was the last meeting of our 2012/13 programme, which we finished in style with a quiz compiled and delivered by Geoff James. There were many dastardly questions this year and our memories and knowledge were severely tested. Examples were
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Hundreds race in RNLI Castle to Castle swim: PICTURES
In near perfect weather more than 390 people took to the water on Sunday for the annual RNLI Castle to Castle Swim From Falmouth to St Mawes. The fastest swimmer was Haddon Page from Redruth who completed the mile long swim in 22 minutes and 9
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Man trapped under scrap metal in Penryn - PICTURES
Emergency services were called to an accident at Freeman's Wharf in Ponsharden on Friday after reports of a man trapped under scrap metal. The fire brigade, police, coastguard and a specialist unit were called to the incident at around 4.50pm.
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Mabe Ladies Choir
The choir was delighted to be invited to sing at a wedding on Saturday of the daughter of one of the members. The wedding took place at St Michael’s Church, Helston and the choir sang the Irish Blessing ‘Deep Peace’ and during the signing of the
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St Stythians Male Voice Choir
The choir is proud to announce the appointment of their new chairman Dr Roy Wales, who will be known to most in Cornish Male Voice Choir circles as the founder of the International Male Voice Choir Festival. Roy is hoping to be present at the choir's
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Stithians Methodist Church
David Richards led informal worship on Sunday. Pianist was Colin Anthony. In the evening worship was led by Tom and Lucille Rowse. There was a Bible reading by Maria Haycock and organist was Gwen Nicholas.
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St Peter's Church
The service of holy communion for the First Sunday after Trinity was celebrated by the priest-in-charge, the Rev Andrew Stevenson. In his sermon Andrew said that this Sunday was the 60th anniversary of the coronation of the Queen, and whilst we
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Dab happy babies paint at Falmouth art gallery
Mixing very small children, paints and valuable works of art may not be the most obvious or seemingly sensible choice, but that is just what happens once a fortnight at Falmouth Art Gallery. The gallery has been running its baby paint sessions
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Hayle woman's £7,000 benefits fraud
A woman from Hayle has received an eight week curfew after admitting housing benefit and council tax benefit fraud totalling £7,161.06. Cynthia Stevens, 63, of Penmare Close, Hayle pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates Court on Friday to two counts
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Helston edge out Camborne in high-scoring thriller
CAMBORNE 207 for 7 HELSTON 221 for 8 Helston won by 14 runs. Dan Jenkin's 52, and a superb 71 from Chris Martin helped Helston to victory against Camborne seconds on Saturday - but they were forced to work hard for the win. Helston
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Crown Prosecution Service offices to close
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) offices in Truro, Plymouth, Taunton and Gloucester are to close. The offices will be replaced by two main hubs, planned for Exeter and Bristol. The cost-cutting measure is not expected to lead to job losses and
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League leaders Falmouth too good for Camborne
FALMOUTH 169 all out CAMBORNE 69 all out Falmouth won by 72 runs Another sparkling performance with bat and ball from Antony Angove helped league leaders Falmouth cruise to victory against highly-rated Camborne at Trescobeas on Saturday
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Woman who crashed into Porthleven Boots store had been drinking
A woman who crashed her car into the Porthleven Boots store, embedding the vehicle into the building, had been drinking, a court has heard. Louise Davies was in an ambulance receiving treatment when police officers arrived, and they found she was
