Mina Dresser spoke to the Perranwell meeting and told members about the busy cultural life in Cornwall and about the increasing interest in the Cornish language.

She illustrated her talk with some musical items, including "Trelawney". Mina has agreed to send some information about Cornish events for inclusion in the monthly newsletter, perhaps garnished with a few phrases in the Cornish language.

Summer sporting events are in full swing: 40 members play croquet on Wednesday mornings at Perranarworthal Cricket Ground; a smaller group play tennis in Boscawen Park on Thursday afternoons; about 40 members play Petanque on Gyllyngvase beach on Monday mornings once a fortnight; Badminton sessions in Perranwell Village Hall on Wednesday and Thursday mornings; table tennis at Richard Lander School twice a week. Intrepid walking groups (there are three, offering Friday rambles of varying lengths and degrees of strength) have explored many parts of Cornwall, including The Lizard in search of Choughs; Bedruthan Steps and Dodman Point.

The Photography Group has been getting out more. Members were led by David Chapman, the well known wildlife author and photographer, who will be speaking at Perranwell on July 1, in a photo-shoot at Kennal Vale, and visited Pine Lodge Gardens where members saw black swans and have referred photos of these to the Philosophy Group for contemplation.

Another quiz with Kerrier U3A was held at Richard Lander School on May 29. Topics included music and composers, general knowledge and science questions. Another is planned soon.

By request, U3A will be running table tennis, Petanque and possibly croquet at the Richard Lander School fete called "Summer Fun in the Sun" on the afternoon of Friday, June 26. Richard Lander School provides accommodation for a number of the U3A groups, and we are very much indebted to the school for this help.

Carrick U3A will have a stall at the Truro Mayor’s Charity Day on September 17, which will be held on Lemon Quay.

Possibility of starting a U3A in the Helston area is being explored. Members and other interested people who live in the area are invited to a one-off meeting on Friday, June 26. We will start at the amenity car park at 10.30am prompt and stroll around the lake and down the river Cobber. Please call Marion Tapp for more information.

Events - Perranwell Village Hall, meetings start 10.30am: July 1, David Chapman “Wild about Cornwall”. August 5, Dr Tony Simcock "Rescue from the Sea". September 2, Daphne Skinnard of BBC Radio Cornwall, “BBC’s Radio presence in Cornwall.”

Falmouth St Mary’s Hall, meetings start at 10 am: June 17, Michael Swift “Stained Glass.” July 15 Mrs Underwood “Antiques”. There will be no Falmouth meeting in August.

Truro Town Hall, meetings start at 2pm: June 23, Professor Ronald Perry “Silvanus Trevail Cornish Architect Adventurer and Politician”. Silvanus Trevail was not only a distinguished architect but also at one time Mayor of Truro. July 28, Ken Gilmour "The History and Practice of Beekeeping".

Group meetings will include: Opera and other music. July 17 “La Traviata”, Minack. September 18, “Mikado,” Minack.

History Group: June 16, Richard Lander 2pm “What the Gilbert and Sullivan Operas tell us about Victorian England” illustrated by videos and CDs.

Chess Group: June 15, with Tony. June 29, with George. June 22, with Mike.

Garden Group: June 24, visit to Marsh Villa and Hidden Valley Gardens (Val Le Sage).