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Paradox at the Poly
Jack Carberry-Todd and Emily Cranny present a |collection of work entitled A Painted Paradox, from March 4 at The Poly in Falmouth. The pair’s work is a celebration of contemporary |landscape painting. Both artists’ work are very different but
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The Wave sweeps into St Piran day celebrations
As part of the St Piran |celebrations on March 1 Swamp Circus will be performing their spectacular show “The Wave”. A fast moving acrobatic comedy telling the story of a lovely seaside holiday, with a giant plastic bottle monster lurking in the
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Why didn't you know... Eden's captured a Gruffalo!
The Eden Project will be visited by the Gruffalo and his woodland friends as Tall Stories’ hit stage adaptation comes to the home of the Biomes between April 29 and May 1. Tickets to the acclaimed |production of The Gruffalo are being offered free
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Leedstown News
METHODIST CHURCH: The Junior Church thanks everyone who joined them for Fairtrade refreshments on Sunday morning. They learned about Foncho, a Colombian banana producer, who is visiting the UK during Fairtrade Fortnight. More information can be
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St Michael's Church, Helston
Canon David Miller presided at parish communion, assisted by the Rev Dorothy Noakes and Betty Booker, lay reader. The Rev Jane Bradbury preached on various aspects of the day’s readings, but with emphasis on Jesus’ injunction not to worry about
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Helston Methodist Church
Adrian Hendy led the worship on Sunday morning, the theme of which was God’s great goodness to us, and our response to Him. Some well-known hymns were sung, accompanied by Nigel Dower on the piano. Sally Blaber and Tony Massey read from the Bible
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Pantoloons head off on a Cruise
Head over to Gweek Village hall from tomorrow for a rip-roaring, thigh-slapping night of fun courtesy of the Gweek Pantoloons. The group, now in their 16th performance, are performing Robyn’s Son Cruising, an adaptation of the tale of Robinson
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Penryn's Love Lane to close for roadworks
Love Lane in Penryn will be closed from March 10 to 14 between the hours of 7.30am and 6pm, so that Cormac can carry out patching works.
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Cury News
METHODIST CHURCH: Friends from Mullion Methodist Church joined with Cury for the holy communion united service on Sunday morning, led by the Rev Beverley Turner. The offering was collected by Christopher and Josie Trounson; flowers were provided by
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Porthleven Methodist Church
The preacher for Sunday morning worship was Elsie Balme, who spoke about “Expectations of God” based on scripture passages from the prophet Joel, the Acts of the Apostles and John’s Gospel. Readers were Jeremy Mitchell, Megan Bawden and David Balme
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St Bartholomew's Church
Sunday's service for the second Sunday before Lent was taken by the Rev David Stephens. The first lesson and the Psalm were read by Colin Wroe, the second lesson by Francoise Ziemann and Andrew Woods was the organist. This week's services will
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Porthleven Christadelphian Church
President on Sunday was Peter Kitchen and he welcomed the speaker, Ken Drage and his wife from Exeter and visitors from Tynemouth. Ken talked about the greetings of grace and peace that Paul always made in his letters. Grace is the undeserved favour
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Porthleven Friendship Club
At the afternoon meeting on Friday in the Methodist Church, Fore Street, Phyllis Whiting introduced Pauline Reed from Helston who would be demonstrating her skills in the art of flower arranging. She held her audience enthralled as she produced
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Mawgan Parish Church
The eucharist service on Sunday was celebrated by the Rector, the Rev Lesley Walker, who started by thanking everyone concerned for the very successful coffee morning and jumble sale the previous day. Her sermon was based on the lesson from Genesis
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St Keverne Women's Institute
Twenty-two members attended the February meeting, were welcomed by president Kathleen Kenny and quickly got underway with the business part of the evening. Dates for forthcoming events were discussed and we took a vote on which charity we would
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Ashton News
BALWEST METHODIST CHURCH: Morning worship on Sunday was led by the Rev Philip Williams of Newlyn. Accompanist was Jill Warden. The paper bank will be at Balwest on Saturday. Coffee will be served from 10am to noon – please come along, pop into
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Trewennack Methodist Church
The family service on Sunday was led by Esther Benney with the message that we can lead by example as we tell the story of Jesus through the way we live our lives. The lesson from Matthew chapter 5 v 38-48 was read by Margaret, Anne, Rose, Treve
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Trinity Methodist
The Rev Danny was our preacher on Sunday. The service was the first part of "Review and Renew" and will be completed on Thursday at 7.30pm. He brought with him the Circuit Cross and asked the congregation to sign if they felt they could commit
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Chynhale Chapel
Margaret Flinders conducted the service on Sunday and the pianist was Shirley Mildren. Tracie, vestry steward, read the notices and warmly welcomed Margaret and the congregation were welcomed at the door by Yvonne Brett. Margaret's theme throughout
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Wendron Parish Church
The celebrant and preacher at the service of holy communion on Sunday was the Rev Peter Bradford. Henrietta Sandford read the epistle and Mr Bradford read the gospel. Intercessions were led by the parish licensed reader, Gillian Bowles; Mary Cowley
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Breage News
BREAGE VILLAGE HALL: On Saturday morning a coffee morning raised almost £60. This was held to help raise funds towards the purchase of special rolls of paper to print The Holy Bible in China for the use of Chinese Christians. BREANEY METHODIST
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Council tax rise, more cuts and £41m in savings needed as Cornwall Council approves 2014/2015 budget
Members of Cornwall Council have today formally approved a budget of £505 million for 2014 / 2015, with more cuts in store and a council tax rise of just under two per cent. The budget, which was endorsed at Tuesday's meeting by 71 votes to 35
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Praze-an-Beeble and Crowan
PRAZE FAIR SHOW: As plans get under way for this year’s show on Saturday, July 12, the Annual General Meetings of the two show committees will be taking place: Tent Section Committee: Thursday, February 27, 7.15pm, The Institute, Praze; Main Show Committee
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Godolphin Cross News
PRIMARY SCHOOL: Early in February Year Six children took part in Bikeability. This is a cycling proficiency for the 21st century giving pupils the skills and confidence to cycle in today’s traffic conditions. It taught them the basics of cycling techniques
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Could you help at Falmouth Aquarium?
The Falmouth Aquarium is looking for volunteers to help run every aspect of the attraction, but they must show “skill, enthusiasm, dedication, and good humour.” The aquarium’s Johanna Naradzay said: “If you love to learn, enjoy talking to people
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African art day at Constantine School: PICTURES
CHILDREN from Constantine School enjoyed a day making African style art on Monday as part of this term’s safari topic. Pupils from all year groups took part in the activities, which included mask making, screen printing and pasta collages, while
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Edgcumbe Methodist Chapel
Sunday’s service was a local arrangement. There were two readers, Tina Mitchell and Glynis Wilde; Mary Ferris led the prayers; Louise Rowe was organist and Clive Mitchell took up the offering. Sunday’s service will be held at 10.45am. On Sunday
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MP calls for 'housing need not developers' greed' at Gulval meeting
MP Andrew George has said that “local housing need should come before developers’ greed” follwoing a packed meeting called to discuss development plans for Gulval. Mr George had been invited to the meeting in Gulval Village Hall called by the Gulval
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Mawnan WI to host pancake races
Mawnan Women’s Institute is holding its annual pancake races at Mawnan Memorial Hall on Tuesday, March 4, at 1.30pm. The institute is inviting members of the mother and toddler group, the pre-school and the reception class from Mawnan School, to
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Penryn councillors support three new planning applications
Councillors in Penryn have fully supported plans by a Mr and Mrs Coot to reduce the length of a dwelling at 47 Truro Lane in order to provide a new attached garage. A planning application submitted by Peter Williams to build a conservatory on a
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Park home residents in Cornwall band together
People living in park home sites across Cornwall are joining together to set up a new Forum to enable them to work together more closely and share information and best practice. The suggestion to set up a Park Homes Residents’ Forum was initially
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Falmouth man rode moped after drinking
Lee Jackson, of Acacia Road in Falmouth, has been banned from driving for three years after pleading guilty to a charge of driving a Sym Jet 125cc scooter while over the legal alcohol limit. Jackson, 23, was also made the subject of a community
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Zip line over Helston among suggestions for £250,000 town improvement cash
You could never accuse the youth of Helston of failing to have an imagination. When the ongoing consultation on how to spend £250,000 on town improvements reached the 2nd Helston Guides and Rangers they came up with some delightfully diverse ideas
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Organic food firm Carley’s of Cornwall secures £447k towards £1m expansion
A vision to transform a dis-used water pumping station into an eco-friendly factory for a small Cornish organic food producer will become a reality later this year. Carley’s of Cornwall Limited has been awarded £447,000 of European Regional Development
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Fund used to provide emergency support for households to be scrapped
There has been a warning that Government plans to scrap a £347 million fund used to provide emergency support for households will leave poorest and most vulnerable destitute. The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents authorities
