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OPEN EVENING: Leedstown WI held a very successful open evening for their September meeting, when David Williams from West Cornwall came and showed part of his extensive collection of slides on "Local Farming and Early Transport from the 1880s". David had been a farmer and had rescued many of the photographs from being destroyed. His show gave a fascinating picture of a vanished age, both of Cornwall and the Scillies, with many amusing or sad, historic and nostalgic moments.

Other matters for discussion were the trip to meet the Link Institute, Lostwithiel, at Bodmin for a visit to craft exhibitions and to Duloe to hear about the making of apple juice, and also to the Autumn Council and the October Pendarves Group Meeting. The WI were delighted to learn that this year's bright and colourful programme, designed by Doreen Fletcher, will be awarded second prize (for institutes up to 23 members) at the Autumn Council meeting. Competition winners for a photograph on Transport were: 1, Gwen Williams; 2, Rona Goldsworthy; 3, Liz Williams.

SCHOOL NEWS: Under Fives have started the term at Leedstown School. The topic this term is keeping safe, building on beach safety from last term. On September 24 there is a Beep! Beep! Day, raising awareness of road and car safety for children. The term will run until October 26, which is half-term, with a return on Tuesday, November 6.

There is space for two-year-olds to stay and play for £4.50. Three-year-olds are funded by government. Also on Thursday, parents and toddlers can play for £2 per session. The Under Fives Group is open from 9-11am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. First taster session is free. Come and have a look around.

For further information, contact Leedstown School (01736-850242) during pre-school hours, or contact Jenni on 07990 524655.

BOOKS SOUGHT: Two books, Leedstown School 1878-1978 and Leedstown in our lifetime, have been out of print for some time, but the editor and distributor, Ann Trevenen Jenkin, is still being asked for copies. If anyone has either book and no longer needs it, it will be bought back at £5 by the editor, provided it is in good condition. The address to send copies is: An Gernyk, Fordh and Chapel, Leedstown, Hayle TR27 6BA.

COMING EVENTS: Saturday, September 29: Craft Stalls, with plants, food, books etc included, from 11am-3pm. Bookings can be made for £5 on 01326-374434. Sunday, September 30, 7.30pm: Carn to Cove "Hyde and Seek", a new play by Ben Oldfield from Helston. This is a darkly comic re-telling of an old Gothic favourite. A famous politician is murdered on the streets of Soho... Come along and find out what happens next. Tickets and information from Ann Jenkin on 01736-850332. Full details are also available on the Carn to Cove website. Please note that there will be soup and desserts before the start of the play at no extra cost, from 7.30pm onwards, but you must say when you book your tickets if you want food. The play will now start after food at approximately 8.20pm-8.30pm.

BREAGE: BREANEY NEWS: Harvest Festival at Breaney Chapel on Sunday, with the preacher at the morning service being David Pascoe from the Helston Circuit on his second visit this year.

Although David tried hard to obtain the services of members of the Sunday School to volunteer to assist him with his talk to the youngsters, nothing happened until three adults came forward ... then ready and willing, the children were available. It was to be a spelling experiment, to make a point about harvest and the needs of people in the world.

Included in his sermon was how the outbreak of foot and mouth disease some years ago had badly effected his own involvement with farming and how he had to change his employment. God had provided a way. Seed time and harvest is one of the reasons we celebrate with Thanksgiving!

Coffee Time Fellowship provided a time to talk and reflect.

The evening preacher Rex Bray was also from the Helston Circuit, and Breaney were joined by Vicar Penny and several members of the St Breaca congregation. As in the morning, both preachers' sermons were connected with the farming world and with Rex, the seed time and harvest is very much involved with the horticultural scene at Mullion. The Biblical accounts used were very different, Joseph and Pharoah -- the seven years of plenty and the famine which followed over the next seven years became very vivid in the minds of the listeners. Rex, also referred to the foot and mouth disease (the most recent cases) and how farmers are desperate for help.

On Radio Cornwall during the morning broadcast, he had heard that a planned special Farmers' Harvest Festival, which was to have been held at Truro Market was cancelled. Man may plant the seed but God supplies the harvest - Defra does not. God is there for everyone.

Paul Benney selected the hymns for both services and played the organ. In the evening, he was joined by Craig on the drums.

On Monday, evening a harvest supper was held and followed by the usual sale of goods, "loosely" auctioned (as last year) with a joint attempt by Jef from Breaney and Carol from St Breaca!

The Wednesday evening Mount's Bay Circuit Meeting is at Goldsithney.

CROWAN: PARISH COUNCIL: A number of matters were discussed at the last meeting. These included: Traffic problems in Praze-an-Beeble - Councillors welcomed the news that the consultation document relating to traffic congestion and parking problems in Praze-an-Beeble produced by Cornwall county council will shortly be forwarded to the council. This will provide the council an opportunity to consider a number of proposals which hopefully should reduce traffic congestion in the centre of the village and reduce the risk of accidents both there and along Fore Street.

Bus Shelter at Nancegollan - Councillors re-affirmed their earlier decision to replace the existing bus shelter with a purpose built glass sided bus shelter. Hopefully this should largely be financed by a grant from the county council. Quotations are being invited from local contractors for the demolition of the existing shelter.

Use of playing fields for local events - Councillors unanimously approved a resolution supporting the use of Leedstown and Nancegollan Playing Field together with the Plan at Praze-an-Beeble for local events. It was stressed that organisers must first approach the council submitting a request in writing for permission to use the field, and providing full details of the event, which they wished to arrange and demonstrating that they held or would hold adequate insurance for the proposed event together with any necessary licences.

Donations to local charities - It was agreed to make donations of £25 to Cornwall Animal ambulance and Victim Support - Cornwall.

The next meeting of the parish council is to take place on Thursday, September 27, commencing at 7.15 pm in Crowan Parish rooms, formerly known as the Vestry Room.

GODOLPHIN CROSS: WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: At the September meeting members were pleased to welcome three new ladies to the area, hoping that they will enjoy it and join as members - the WI has so much to offer. Details for the group meeting on October 8 were given. This is always an enjoyable evening, meeting the ladies of the other WIs in the Tregonning group and, of course, renewing friendships.

The speaker was Mr Follett, who described his 50 years in the ironmongery trade. Born near London, at 15 he went to work in an ironmongers shop doing a four year apprenticeship. Those were the days when every nail had to be counted. After National Service he became a teacher of ironmongery, eventually going into sales and, at the advent of barbecues, demonstrated them at shows and garden centres, selling thousands. Later, moving to Cornwall, he became the general manager at Mallets, Truro.

Maxine Millichip thanked him for a most entertaining and interesting talk. Mr Follett then judged the competition for a piece of antique ironwork with the following results: Mavis Harper, 8 points; Margo Sawle, 7; Audrey Champion, 8; Dora Blackney, 5 and Louie Williams, 4 points.

METHODISTS: The service on Sunday September 15 was conducted by Mr K Rule of Redruth with Mavis Harper organist.

Harvest festival will be celebrated on Sunday, September 30, at 11am. The preacher will be Brenda Richards, of Porthleven, who will also chair the evening concert at 7.45pm featuring The Pentyr Singers. Programmes are £3, available at the door.

SITHNEY: WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: MARION Ferris, president, welcomed members to the harvest September meeting after the summer break and said how pleased she was to see Hilda Eddy back. The meeting was held in the Chynhale schoolroom on Thursday, September 13. After the usual business, Hazel Hockin from Goldsithney ably entertained with her readings of poetry, etc which was enjoyed by all and Pam Rogers warmly thanked her.

A harvest bring and buy stall was run by Adrienne Berryman and Margaret Osborne, and a delicious pasty and sweet supper concluded the evening. The tea hostess was Sally Morgans.

The result of the competition for an arrangement of wild berries in a jam jar was first, Elizabeth Schofield, second, Sally Morgans and equal third Maureen Dale and Pam Rogers.

The next meeting will take place on Thursday, October 11, when Mrs Joanna Alker will talk on the work of a magistrate. New members will be welcome.

ST SITHNEY CHURCH: Last Wednesday, the monthly coffee morning was held at Treharris, home of Jean Willey, who was kept very busy on the bring and buy stall, and £153 was raised for church funds.

Raffle winners were: P MacGregor, R Champion, J Willey, R Willey, K Nicholls, R Brazier and M Potts. Half-and-half club winners were: the Reverend Harry Pugh, J Home, T Evershed, J Pawlby. Mr Pugh thanked Jean for her hospitality.

ART EXHIBITION in the church Saturday, September 22 - Wednesday, September 26, Wildlife in Four Parishes by Lucy Matthews, entry £2.

CARLEEN: VILLAGE HALL: Quiz night - Saturday, September 29, at 7.20pm. Question Master will be Tony Ackland. Light refreshments available. Admission £1. All proceeds for the forthcoming pantomime.

On Monday, October 1, there will be the monthly coffee afternoon between 2pm and 3.30pm. There will be the usual bring and buy stall and raffle. Why not come along for a friendly chat and a cup of coffee.