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Work starts uncovering St Piran's Oratory: PICTURES
Today marked the start of the physical work to uncover St Piran's Oratory near Perranporth, despite the rain. Members of St Piran Trust gathered as Eileen Carter, founder of the trust formally started the excavation. Following a 15-year-campaign
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Falmouth Methodist Church
Our Sunday worship last week was led by the Rev Michael Caddick who used to be lead Chaplain at Falmouth School as we wanted to mark Educations Sunday. He involved David Gee and Alan Offord who are both involved in schools within Cornwall. Three
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St Peter's Church
The holy communion service held on Sunday, Third Sunday before Lent, was celebrated by the Rev Andrew Stevenson, who in his sermon said that today our gospel reading continues with the Sermon on the Mount and we hear Jesus setting out a vision of what
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Stithians Methodist Church
The morning service on Sunday was led by Tom and Lucille Rowse; and the organist was Colin Anthony. The evening service was led by Gordon Dyer and the pianist was Christine Pollard.
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Treverva Male Voice Choir
The choir held its AGM on Monday, February 10 at The Space, Penryn. With only one change, the officers and committee members were re-elected. There was unanimous support for Ken Dunstan and his hard work as chairman, Ann Trudgen, secretary and
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Can you help people get back on their feet after recent storms?
Help is available to people who have suffered damaged homes and lost household items in the recent storms. A number of organisations are offering financial and practical help to individuals and families whose homes have been damaged, or have lost
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Man killed as he walks along A30 near Redruth: UPDATE
UPDATE: The man who died is believed to be a man in his thirties from Lithuania. The vehicle involved was a black Citroen Berlingo being used as a taxi. Any witnesses are asked to call the police on 101 quoting reference 45 of 15th February 2014
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The West Cornwall Ladies' Luncheon Club
“If you fall asleep, I hope it will be because of the food you have eaten and not because of my talk” said Diana Smith, guest speaker at the meeting held on February 12 at The Royal Duchy Hotel, Falmouth. Chairman, Ann Oliver, welcomed 79 members
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Penryn Camera Club
A tutorial evening for members to bring their cameras and practice taking still life photographs from table top set ups was held. Subjects included a model tank and a Meerkat. Chairman, Mark Walker, followed on from last week's portrait competition
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Falmouth Camera Club
Despite the foul weather there was an excellent attendance of keen photographers at the three-way competition involving the local club, St Ives and Helston. Chairman Dean Evans gave a welcome to the visiting clubs and introduced the judge for the
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All Saints' Parish Church, Falmouth
Sunday, Third before Lent – President of the mass was Father Stephen Drakeley, priest-in-charge. Prayers were said for all who have suffered hardship because of the recent storms, especially those homes and businesses which have been flooded, also
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Penryn Methodist Church
The service on Sunday was the 121st anniversary service and was taken by the Rev Peter Facer. In attendance was the Mayor of Penryn, Councillor Mrs Beverley Hulme and local dignitaries, MP Sarah Newton was also present. The service commenced by
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Falmouth Women's Institute
President, Mrs G Bradford, welcomed members to the monthly business meeting on Friday. In preparation for the AGM in March, the bye-laws were read by the secretary. The treasurer gave her report and members were informed of forthcoming events,
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Porthleven firm helps bail out Helston Air Ambulance shop after it springs a leak
A Porthleven builders’ merchants saved the day for Helston’s Cornwall Air Ambulance shop when it sprung a leak recently. After shop manager Melinda King noticed several leaks in the roof of a storage shed, she called RGB Building Supplies and asked
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Falmouth Harmony Choir cash handed to good causes
Money raised by the Cornish Harmony Choir during its annual Christmas Eve carol concert through the street of Falmouth has been divided between four local good causes. Representatives from the Falmouth Stroke Club, Falmouth Mission to Seafarers
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Helston Business Park finally sold - to local developer David Martin
Plans to attract new investment and jobs to Helston Business Park have taken a step forward following the sale of the land to a local developer. The Homes and Communities Agency has sold the 15 acre site to an investment fund operated by businessman
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Parks and allotments are 'open space' priorities for Penryn town council
Penryn councillors have responded to Cornwall Council’s open space study with a series of recommendations for extending and improving the town’s amenities. Three councillors, David Garwood, Gill Grant and Mark Snowdon, presented their responses
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Two shouts in quick succession for Falmouth RNLI lifeboats
Falmouth RNLI crews were in action on Sunday, after shouts to help a sailor with a suspected broken leg and a yacht in trouble six miles out at sea. The pagers first went off at 8:15am tasking the all-weather lifeboat to carry out a medivac of
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Storage space sub-let plan for Gyllyngvase beach toilets
Falmouth Town Council is looking into leasing a part of the toilet block at the resort’s main beach to the Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving Club to be used as storage space. The council will be taking over control of the town’s public toilets from
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'Ewe-fouria' as St Keverne farmer's sheep gives birth to quads
St Keverne farmer John Tripconey always knows his is going to have his hands full at lambing time – but even he was surprised when one of his sheep gave birth to quadruplets last week. Quad lambs are very rare – farming experts believe they occur
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Swanpool adventure playground supported by Falmouth councillors
Plans for a high quality adventure playground overlooking Swanpool have received unanimous support from Falmouth councillors which paves the way for possible funding streams to be explored. Esther Lochrie, a director of Swanpool Beach Ltd which
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Falmouth Boots store shoplifter attacked security staff and police
A Falmouth man struggled and fought with a security officer from Boots in the town, before turning his attention on a police officer called after he was found stealing a tester perfume bottle. David Anthony Parsons, aged 54, of High Street, pleaded
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Mullion School headteacher to retire after 12 years of success
The headteacher of Mullion School is preparing to retire at the end of the summer term, after 12 years at the helm. Mike Sandford took over the headship from Vicki Morley in 2002 and since then has led the school to the highest ranking with Ofsted
