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Pavilion reel in a big fish
Reel Big Fish return to Falmouth’s Princess Pavilion this summer to headline on Saturday, July 12 as part of a summer of festival appearances. RBF are one of the legions of Southern California ska-punk bands to edge into the mainstream following
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Falmouth Coastguards to relocate for upgrade work
Co-ordinating staff for Falmouth Coastguard are set to relocate to for two weeks this summer while the station is refitted as part of the agency’s restructuring. Workers will be sent to the new National Marine Operations Centre at Fareham while
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Step right this way to Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show
Madame Lucinda’s Wonder Show is back serving up a captivating slice of the |theatrical. Rogue Theatre, better known in Cornwall for their theatre adventures in the wild setting of Tehidy Woods, re-animates one of their favourite past shows. Madame
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Fake 'lottery winner' who conned Cornish lonely heart is jailed
A homeless man who lied about winning the lottery and owning a home in an exclusive part of Cornwall before fleecing lonely women he met via the internet has been jailed. Christian Barber, 41-years-old, was sentenced to 59 months in prison for
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Deputy PM confirms storm hit Porthleven fishermen can apply for hardship support
Following a meeting with local fishermen in Porthleven last week, the Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed that those affected by recent bad weather will be able to access the Business Support Scheme announced by the Government. Nick Clegg met with
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Porthleven Christadelphian Church
President on Sunday was Des Moore and he welcomed visitors from Solihull. Speaker in the afternoon was Roger Hosking and he looked at the story of the widow’s mite in Mark chapter 12. Jesus was moved by her faith, trust, commitment and humility
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St Bartholomew's Church
Sunday's service for the third Sunday before Lent was taken by the Rev John Fox on a beautiful sunny Spring day. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Yvonne Bellinger and the second lesson by Maureen Williams. Andrew Woods was the organist
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Porthleven Old Cornwall Society
At our January meeting Ted Gundry played a very interesting selection of recorded stories, collected from around Cornwall over the last 45 years. Originally recorded by the BBC, Ted saved the spools from being erased, as it was the habit of the
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Porthleven Methodist Church
The preacher for Sunday morning worship was Irene Sampson from Marazion, who took the theme of “Encouragement”, concentrating mainly on different episodes from the life of Barnabas, the disciple whose quiet work in the background enabled Paul, amongst
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Leedstown News
METHODIST CHURCH: Mrs S Bennetts will be taking the service at 11am on Sunday and also between 10.15-10.45am the Junior Church invite everyone to join them for complimentary Fairtrade tea, coffee or orange juice to mark the start of Fairtrade fortnight
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St Michael's Church, Helston
There was sunshine, daffodils and bells to welcome the congregation at parish communion, inviting thanksgiving after all the violent storms. Canon David Miller introduced the service and the Rev Dorothy Noakes presided at communion. Betty Booker
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WWI bomb detonated at Watergate Bay: VIDEO
Controlled explosion of a World War One bomb at Watergate Bay. Video Insp Dave Meredith. Police are advising members of the public not to approach any suspicious objects on beaches following reports of ordnance being washed up by the recent
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Helston Methodist Church
On Sunday, as we are still awaiting the surveyor to look at the roof on the upstairs landing, the service was held in the Wesley Hall for the second week running. It was very well-attended and the Rev Danny Reed led the worship, taking as the theme
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Mullion Women's Institute
The AGM was held at the WI hall on Friday at 2.15pm and was well attended. Avril Woolcock, WI Advisor and Jane Mills County Treasurer were both welcomed to the meeting. Minutes from previous AGM were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was
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Lodge & Thomas to launch fine art auction room in Truro
Livestock auction house Lodge & Thomas is adding to its pedigree by launching a fine art auction room in Truro. Well known for its livestock market and estate agency, the firm already offers existing antiques and general furniture sales.
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Cury News
METHODIST CHURCH: Chris Smith led the service on Sunday morning taking as his subject the “no hopers” - those people mentioned in the Bible who turned out to be leaders. The offering was collected by Christopher Trounson and accompanist was Sybil Benney
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Crowan Church
The church bells welcomed the congregation on Sunday morning and the Rev Tony Seymour led the service. Music was from Christine and readers were Wendy and Michelle. Tess arranged the flowers in the church for this week and prayers of intercessions
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Breaney Methodist Chapel
On Wednesday, February 12 the church council meeting was held in the evening, with the Rev Turner in the chair. Decisions were made regarding Pastoral visiting, blinds for some of the upper room windows and suggestions made on ceiling lights. On
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Sithney and District Women's Institute
Lucretia Pooley opened the February meeting by praising everyone for turning out on such a nasty evening. Jennie was thanked for all her hard work in making our Christmas party such a success. Names were taken for our annual lunch visit to Cornwall
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St Sithney Church
In a brief respite from the winter storms 14 people enjoyed a soup and bacon roll brunch at the home of Peggy Mildren on Tuesday, February 11. The event was in aid of the friends of St Sithney Church and raised £93. Winners of the raffle were:
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Godolphin Cross News
METHODIST CHURCH: The service on Sunday, together with holy communion, was conducted by the Rev Harry Chant of Helston. The theme was “creation and trust”. Readers were Nicky Lawrence and Jacqui Milner. An added pleasure was Mr Chant playing his trumpet
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Trewennack Methodist Church
On Saturday the chapel was delighted to be host to the wedding of church members Claire Pickering and Alan Adkin, presided over by the Rev Steve Wild, Chairman of Cornwall District. The Sunday service was led by Sarah Fuller whose topic for the
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Wendron Church
The celebrant and preacher at the service of holy communion on Sunday was the rector, Canon David Miller. The epistle was read by Anne Veneear, who was also the organist. The parish curate, the Rev Jane Bradbury, read the gospel; intercessions
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Direct coach to link with rail services launched to keep Cornwall moving
First Great Western has launched a direct coach link out of Cornwall to help customers connect with services to and from London while the railway is blocked by the Dawlish sea-wall collapse. Two coaches a day will leave from Truro Station, Bodmin
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Tree concern over resubmitted Penryn home planning bid
A planning application has been resubmitted for a two bedroom dwelling to be built on land adjacent to Lee House, on Station Road in Penryn. The plans, by Anthony Clarke, follow a previous application which was refused on June 6, 2013. They
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Porthleven pub event raises over £1,000 for British Heart Foundation
A fundraising event at The Atlantic Inn in Porthleven has made over £1,000 for the British Heart Foundation. The event raised £1,056 on the evening of February 8, with more donations still coming in over the following week. It was hosted by
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Mawgan Parish Church
Morning prayer on Sunday was taken by the Rev Heather Aston. In her sermon she said that we are lucky today in the many ways we can read and examine the scriptures, whereas when Jesus was preaching only the scribes and Pharisees had access. Jesus
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Ashton News
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: The church has recently completed the Review Process, which has taken place all over the Circuit. The service on Sunday was led by the minister, the Rev Beverly Turner and Nigel Ferris. Lunch was served in the schoolroom
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Leedstown caravan destroyed by fire
Firefighters were called to Leedstown near Hayle last night after a report that a caravan was on fire. Twelve firefighters attended just after 9pm and found that the caravan had been totally destroyed by the blaze. The fire had also spread
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Penryn & Falmouth Old Cornwall Society
On Tuesday, February 11, 14 members enjoyed a visit to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency at Pendennis Point. They were met by Roger Mason, Watch Officer, who gave a fascinating presentation in the theatre, where members learned of their work,
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Three girls rescued from rough seas at Penzance
Penlee lifeboats launched on Monday after reports of three young girls in the sea off Penzance's Jubilee Pool. Both Penlee Lifeboats launched at 5.44pm after Falmouth Coastguard received a call from a member of the public reporting three young
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Falmouth Parish Church of King Charles the Martyr
On the evening of Thursday, February 13 in church an excellent concert was given by the Cornwall Youth Choir singing a variety of music from Handel to Philip Stopford and Russell Pascoe. The impressive standard and beauty of the music sung by this
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St Francis pupils through to next round of Rotary 'Youth Speaks'
Six youngsters from St Francis School in Falmouth took part in the local Rotary Club Youth Speaks competition with three of them winning a place through to the next round. Daniel, Kye and Beau’s presentation which posed the question “tomato ketchup
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This isn't just art...
Following a UK wide search, M&S has selected Cornish artist Paul Wadsworth to support the launch of its spring collection. The retailer has focused on five of Wadsworth’s stunning landscape paintings of Porthmeor beach in St Ives, using the
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Police reassure after reports lone woman followed by car
Police have reassured women in Helston after a worrying Facebook post from a driver claiming she had been followed was shared more than 1,000 times. The post, written under the heading “Warning Helston and surrounding area, please read”, tells
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Delays and tailbacks expected as Falmouth town centre roadworks start this month
Motorists are being warned of delays and possible tailbacks in Falmouth’s town centre later this month when essential work is carried out on behalf of South West Water. Town manager Richard Gates has told traders: “Understandably there will be
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Drop in Falmouth council surgery date
The latest chance to meet Falmouth town councillors will see the town’s mayor Geoffrey Evans and councillor Steve Gray available to receive and answer questions from local residents on February 28. The Falmouth town council’s monthly drop-in surgery
