Breage

Arrangements were made for the visit by Carclaze WI - the branch's twin - and the Group Party to be held at the beginning of October. The Four Corner Day due to take place on Wednesday, October 10, will be postponed until next year if there are not sufficient applications by October 1.

Germoe had been lucky in the county ballot for the visit to Highgrove House and Phyllis Williams' name was drawn out of the hat. She gave an interesting and amusing account of her trip, which included a visit to Wells Cathedral and museum, a night in Bristol, the following morning at Westonbirt Arboretum before going to Highgrove and a guided tour of the gardens.

There are many gardens within the whole, each with a different theme. The walled gardens have organic apple and plum trees and different vegetables, while Prince Charles' private, peaceful garden is black and white. The beautiful Carpet Garden is based on a Turkish carpet with a mosaic fountain in the centre, which won a silver medal at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2001. The tour ended with tea and delicious organic biscuits and a visit to the shop selling exclusive goods including a 2008 calendar of the garden at the different seasons and "royal" chocolate fudge, which Phyllis brought back to be shared with everyone.

The competition for a holiday souvenir was won by Dorothy Richards, with Maureen Gibson second and Margaret Nicholls third. Sue Thompson, Pam McNally and Jackie Barnaby won the raffle prizes.

Next month's meeting on Tuesday, October 9, at 7.30pm in Praa Sands Community Centre will be an audio visual presentation by Mr and Mrs P Robinson, titled "Padstow to Fowey". The competition is "Own photo of a Cornish Water Scene". Visitors and new members are always welcome at the meetings.

BREAGE: BREANEY CHAPEL: On Monday, September 17, Breaney Chapel Harvest Supper and sale raised over £215 for World Mission. Thanks to everybody who supported.

On Sunday morning the steward, Paul Combellack, welcomed the preacher, Jenny Bales. On Thursday a group of "hardy people" are off to take the "Three Peaks Challenge". Paul said he will be driving (not climbing). This sponsored event is to climb Snowdon, Scarfell and Ben Nevis. Sponsorship money will be divided between Children's Hospice South West and Breaney Chapel. All being well, they will be home late on Saturday!

Music Corner was provided by Paul and Craig Jenkin and Mary Louise Combellack.

The preacher invited several of the youngsters, and in some cases their parents as well, to demonstrate "Passing on the Invitation".

Jenny used a modern version of the Holy Bible to report on Naomi and Ruth, the Lepers who were healed and the Roman Centurian and family. Coffee Time Fellowship followed afterwards.

Breaney has a Safari Meal on October 6 (booking required).

There wasn't an evening service at Breaney, because they were invited to join with Ashton Mission Church Harvest Songs of Praise. Seven attended from Breaney. St Breaca and St Germoe robed choirs provided six items led by their musical director.

The organist also played for the nine congregational hymns, and Holy Scripture readings also covered the Thanksgiving and Praise theme.

LEEDSTOWN AUTUMN SHOW: This year, despite the difficult growing conditions, the autumn show was an unqualified success, with many old and new exhibitors. While entries were slightly down, the standard was exceptionally high.

The show was opened by Paul Hunkin, head teacher at Crowan School, who spoke of the importance of village communities working together.

Buttonholes were presented to him and his wife by Kimberleigh Yould and Matthew Bird.

Results - Perpetual cup: Georgia Higgs; J and H Pollard Cup: A Ashley Yould; Youth Club Cup: Abigail Leverton; J Woodcock Cup: Catherine Willoughby; Trelawney Award: Georgia Higgs; Bryon-Edmond Cup: Billy Edwards; Donald Tippett Cup: Madeline Thomas; Gibson Trophy: Madeline Thomas; Gibson Trophy: Georgia Higgs; Hayle Lion's Shield: Sarah Chapman; D and S Goldsworthy: Sarah Chapman; J and G Woodcock Cup: Liz Williams; Rosehill Shield: Loraine Thomas; Mr and Mrs L. H. Thomas Cup: Ruth Williams; Wendy Thomas Trophy: Loraine Thomas; P and H Howell Shield: Tom Christophers; D and J Roberts Cup: Russell Willey; Binnerton Cup: Russell Willey; D Tippett Shield: Alec Foreman; Clowance Nurseries Cup: Loraine Thomas; Clowance Nurseries Cup: John Hinds; D and S Thomas Cup: Rita Baines; Christophers Garden Shield: Loraine Thomas; A W Glasby and Son: Linda Taylor; Cyril Williams Shield: James Kitto; Crowan Parish Council Cup: James Kitto; Baines Cup: David Gash; Galassini Cup: David Gash; Calloose Shield: Julian Kitto; An Gernyk Shield: Verity Dickie; Central Garage Shield: Tom Christophers; V Pascoe Cup: Jennifer Kitto; V Pascoe Cup: Paul Fisher.

Thanks were expressed by Tom Christophers and Peter Galassini from the show committee who thanked all who had entered, helped or judged the entries. Without them, it would not happen.

SCHOOL BUSY: Pupils are now back at Leedstown School and as busy as ever. They started off by winning with several entries at Leedstown Show, and were also awarded joint third place in the Kerrier district council Allotments and Gardens competition. They also had a special award from the Gardens Competition at Leedstown.

The school is now collecting Tesco Sports vouchers. Please can the village collect them as usual and either send them in to school or drop them in the porch at An Gernyk, to be passed on.

Those connected with the school can also order fun mats, with a child's own design on the mats. An ideal present for grand-parents! Details from the school.

CURTAIN UP: Organised and sponsored by Carn to Cove, Hide and Seek is coming to Leedstown village hall on Sunday September 30 at 7.30pm.

The audience can enjoy a theatrical tour de force, blending comedy, storytelling and song in a dramatically thrilling and genuinely scary night out. The play is based on the Jekyll and Hyde story.

Come along, enjoy food, soup, roll and a dessert from 7.15pm, with the play starting soon after 8pm. Tickets are £7 adults, child £5, concessions £6.

A family of four would cost £20. This play is recommended for anyone over 11. There is no extra cost for the food, but we hope you will buy lots of raffle tickets! You need to pre-book if you want food and to purchase your tickets beforehand on 01736-850332.

CRAFT FAIR: The next Craft Fair is on Saturday September 29 from 11am-3pm. Stalls can be booked for £5 on 01326-374434 with Miss Linda Bennetts. Funds are in aid of Leedstown Village Hall.

SUPPER TIME: After the Harvest Festival in the church on Sunday October 7, LUMC Harvest Supper will take place on Monday, October 8, in the Sunday school room, followed by entertainment by the Penmeth singers.

Admission is by ticket at £4.50 each. Donations or offers of desserts would be appreciated. Please contact Pat Henwood on 012909-831372 or Anthea Pearce on 01209-831037 to make donations or purchase tickets.

COFFEE DATE: Do not forget the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer Support organised by the Leedstown and District Over 50's Club at Arlington, Praze Road, Leedstown by kind permission of Jean and Ron Jarratt. This will be from 10am-12 noon on Friday, September 28. There will be all the usual stalls for which donations would be very welcome.

SITHNEY: ST SITHNEY CHURCH: St Sithney's day was celebrated last Wednesday with the holy Eucharist at 11am. This was followed by lunch at 12 noon, beginning at Treharris with soup and continued at Trelean for the main course, dessert, tea and coffee. Twenty-three people attended the lunch. The Rev Pugh thanked Ruth, Peggy and Lucy for providing the lunch. £205 was raised for church funds.

Raffle winners were: E Brown, E Simmons, P MacGregor, B Wearne, B Rowe, A Todd and R Mildren.

Last Saturday, the art exhibition, entitled Wildlife in Four Parishes, continued until Wednesday. It was a successful event, with refreshments served throughout.

On Sunday there was a celebration of St Sithney's day, with a solemn patronal festival Eucharist for both parishes. This was followed by refreshments of nibbles and tea.

At 6pm there was solemn evensong and benediction. Mr Pugh officiated at both services. The choir sang at both services and the organists were D Hocking and P Brown.

SITHNEY n ST SITHNEY CHURCH: St Sithney's day was celebrated last Wednesday with the holy Eucharist at 11am. This was followed by lunch at 12 noon, beginning at Treharris with soup and continued at Trelean for the main course, dessert, tea and coffee. Twenty-three people attended the lunch. The Rev Pugh thanked Ruth, Peggy and Lucy for providing the lunch. £205 was raised for church funds.

Raffle winners were: E Brown, E Simmons, P MacGregor, B Wearne, B Rowe, A Todd and R Mildren.

Last Saturday, the art exhibition, entitled Wildlife in Four Parishes, continued until Wednesday. It was a successful event, with refreshments served throughout.

On Sunday there was a celebration of St Sithney's day, with a solemn patronal festival Eucharist for both parishes. This was followed by refreshments of nibbles and tea.

At 6pm there was solemn evensong and benediction. Mr Pugh officiated at both services. The choir sang at both services and the organists were D Hocking and P Brown.

CROWAN: SCHOOL NEWS: Well done to class three on their 98.6 per cent attendance - Piran Bear is coming their way this week. Congratulations to the newly elected house captains: Godolphin - Harry and Nicole, Trevarno - Gabby and James, Pendarves - Kathryn and Reuben, Clowance - Ben and Celia.

The first meeting of the PTFA in the new term was well attended and there is already an exciting programme of events planned, including a school disco, a bingo evening, a trip to IKEA and Cribbs Causeway, a "gorgeous gifts" event for Christmas shopping.

The amount raised at sports day was £120. The school has gratefully received a new CD player from raised funds.

Nicole, Sam, Amelia, Kathryn and Danielle went along to Camborne School with Mrs Gibson on Thursday morning to take part in the year six Science Challenge. They learnt how to use a thermal imaging camera and to read heat traces from the human body. From all accounts their behaviour was exemplary and they found the morning very interesting.

The school was very lucky to begin its Friday morning with an expert demonstration of violin playing by Lucy Jenkins and her sister, Anna. The children were spellbound.

Many thanks to those parents who attended the Walking Bus meeting last week. The likely route has now been assessed and we are delighted that we now have enough volunteers to begin the scheme in the near future. If you would like to volunteer please contact the school office and help make our community a safer environment for the children.

The children very much enjoyed their "Bendy Bodies" exercising and may have a further opportunity soon.

Congratulations to the school's newly elected school council representatives - Jessamin E, Callum F, Emily B, Jay F, Emma J, Joseph J, Mollie Mc, Sam W, Celia K, Sam G, Kathryn B and James S.

PRIMARY SCHOOL:At the end of the summer term the school held its prize day. These children were awarded cups/trophies for displaying particular talents, skills or attitudes throughout 2006/07: For special effort and contribution to their own classes: class one, Ryan McCabe; class two, Zach Ellis; class three, Mollie McAusland; class four, Jessica Buckler; class five, Nicole Wilson. For achievement and progress in reading: class one, Chloe Knowles; class two, Christopher Hopkins; class three, India Hutt. The Pengelly Cup for progress in swimming: Georgia Mann. The Jackson Cup for Music: Alice Brown. For contribution to school sport: Katy Davis/Ryan Fisher. The Henwood Cup for good manners, courtesy and consideration: Rhys Fairlie. The Broad Cup for being the best ambassador of the school: Harry Trewhella-Batt. Student of the year: Martha Hilliard. The Lay Cup for consistent effort and cheerfulness: Joseph Vincent. Cup for the greatest academic improvement: Callum Rogers. Art Cup: Elizabeth Weston. Cup for kindness to others and help at lunchtimes: Lauren Evans.

Leedstown Show - The art work from our school looked wonderful on display at Leedstown Village Hall last Saturday. The following children all won prizes following the judging: Tegan, Joseph, Reese, Celia, Chloe, David, Eleanor, Reuben and Jessica.

Crowan n School news: Well done to class three on their 98.6 per cent attendance - Piran Bear is coming their way this week. Congratulations to the newly elected house captains: Godolphin - Harry and Nicole, Trevarno - Gabby and James, Pendarves - Kathryn and Reuben, Clowance - Ben and Celia.

The first meeting of the PTFA in the new term was well attended and there is already an exciting programme of events planned, including a school disco, a bingo evening, a trip to IKEA and Cribbs Causeway, a "gorgeous gifts" event for Christmas shopping.

The amount raised at sports day was £120. The school has gratefully received a new CD player from raised funds.

Nicole, Sam, Amelia, Kathryn and Danielle went along to Camborne School with Mrs Gibson on Thursday morning to take part in the year six Science Challenge. They learnt how to use a thermal imaging camera and to read heat traces from the human body. From all accounts their behaviour was exemplary and they found the morning very interesting.

The school was very lucky to begin its Friday morning with an expert demonstration of violin playing by Lucy Jenkins and her sister, Anna. The children were spellbound.

Many thanks to those parents who attended the Walking Bus meeting last week. The likely route has now been assessed and we are delighted that we now have enough volunteers to begin the scheme in the near future. If you would like to volunteer please contact the school office and help make our community a safer environment for the children.

The children very much enjoyed their "Bendy Bodies" exercising and may have a further opportunity soon.

Congratulations to the school's newly elected school council representatives - Jessamin E, Callum F, Emily B, Jay F, Emma J, Joseph J, Mollie Mc, Sam W, Celia K, Sam G, Kathryn B and James S.

n Primary School:At the end of the summer term the school held its prize day. These children were awarded cups/trophies for displaying particular talents, skills or attitudes throughout 2006/07: For special effort and contribution to their own classes: class one, Ryan McCabe; class two, Zach Ellis; class three, Mollie McAusland; class four, Jessica Buckler; class five, Nicole Wilson. For achievement and progress in reading: class one, Chloe Knowles; class two, Christopher Hopkins; class three, India Hutt. The Pengelly Cup for progress in swimming: Georgia Mann. The Jackson Cup for Music: Alice Brown. For contribution to school sport: Katy Davis/Ryan Fisher. The Henwood Cup for good manners, courtesy and consideration: Rhys Fairlie. The Broad Cup for being the best ambassador of the school: Harry Trewhella-Batt. Student of the year: Martha Hilliard. The Lay Cup for consistent effort and cheerfulness: Joseph Vincent. Cup for the greatest academic improvement: Callum Rogers. Art Cup: Elizabeth Weston. Cup for kindness to others and help at lunchtimes: Lauren Evans.

Leedstown Show - The art work from our school looked wonderful on display at Leedstown Village Hall last Saturday. The following children all won prizes following the judging: Tegan, Joseph, Reese, Celia, Chloe, David, Eleanor, Reuben and Jessica.