PORTHLEVEN: WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: The speaker this month was Julia Berry, local Police Community Support Officer, who came to talk about her role in the village. As there is no police presence in the village it is Julia's role to give support to the residents in relation to issues that arise.

Her role is very varied but revolves around supporting the village in areas of education of children within the school in respect of their safety, supporting the housing associations in gaining ASBOs against tenants whose behaviour is unacceptable, and dealing with homeless people and the problems that arise from them.

There were specific issues that some members asked about and these included the problems caused by cars being parked in Fore Street. Even though parking is not allowed during the day, youths use the streets as skate parks and cars are driven at high speeds along Fore Street and Torleven Road. Julia advised that in respect of the problems with the cars witnesses would have to provide registration numbers before anything could be done, and that there was nothing she could do in respect of the skate boarders.

At the end of her talk Julia advised that the police are going to arrange a meeting in the village that will be chaired by PACT', Partners and Communities Together. At this meeting the police will explain about a new system they are to put in place that will gather information about the concerns of people in the neighbourhood so that they can work with them to take action to tackle problems.

The flower of the month competition: 1, Jean Wearing; 2, Maureen Sutherland; 3, Jill Walker.

Next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 10, when there will be a craft evening for members.

APOSTOLIC CHURCH: The guest speaker on Sunday was Greg Downes. He encouraged the members of the church to be like the disciple Andrew who is one of the lesser-known disciples, yet Andrew was inspired to bring his brother to Jesus and his brother inspired thousands to become followers of Christ.

At the evening service Elaine Marks from Grapevine, Redruth, spoke about making the right choices. She referred to Galatians 5, v16 - 26 which details the choice of following God's will rather than our own.

On Saturday a successful coffee morning was held at the church.

Events at the church this week: On Tuesday at 7pm the meetings on Evangelism continue.

The Jolly Tots parents and toddlers group will not meet on Thursday morning due to the disconnection of the water supply.

The 2007 Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning takes place on Friday between 10am and 12 noon with a great selection of home-made cakes, teas and coffee. Please come along to support this worthwhile cause.

On Friday at 5.30pm until 6.30pm the Rock Solid Kids' Club meets. This club is for children aged five to 11 years and offers crafts, stories, games, competitions, DVDs and songs to help the children learn Christian values.

On Friday at 5.45pm the Discovery Group (for new Christians) meets. If you wish to attend please contact 01326 560278 as the meeting is not at the church.

On Friday evening at 7.15pm a prayer meeting takes at the church.

On the Sunday 10.45am Morning Service the speaker will be Sarah Chaplin. There is a crèche facility. At 6pm the speaker will be Pastor Glen Chaplin.

Forthcoming Events - On Sunday, October 7 an Alpha Course will commence. On October 21, Nia, an international Gospel singer, will be performing at the church.