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CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 – No. 406
1 7.15pm Moor Harmony Wadebridge Ambulance Hall every Thurs 8.00pm St Tudy Old Time&Mod Seq Dance Club – every Thurs 2 2.30pm St Tudy Short Mat Bowling – every Fri 3-4 11.00am Craft Exhibition St Tudy Village Hall
4 ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Ezek. 33. 7-11: Romans 13. 8-end 5 2.15pm St Tudy Country Dance Club – fortnightly Mon 7.30pm Michaelstow Table Tennis Club – every Monday 6 9.15am Yoga St Tudy every Tuesday 10.00am Coffee in the Clink – Bishop Tim visiting both schools 2.00pm Clinkers Art Group St Tudy Clink every Tues 7.00pm Allen Valley Singers every Tuesday 7.00pm Short Mat Bowling St Tudy Hall every Tuesday 7 3.30pm Epiphany House Truro 6.30pm St Tudy Football Club – every Wed 9 10.30am St Mabyn Coffee Morning 10 10.00am Coffee in the Clink – Historic Churches Trust
11 TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Bishop of Truro Very Revd Tim Thornton will be with us. Gen. 50. 15-21: Romans. 14. 1-12 13 10.30am Treveighan Coffee Morning 14 9.30am St Mabyn Garden Club Trip 16 7.00pm St Tudy W I 17 10.00am Coffee in the Clink – St Tudy Over 60s Committee 10.00am Magazine Deadline
18 THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Jonah. 3.10-4 end Phil. 1.21-end 6.30pm Homeleigh Choir St Tudy Chapel 23 10.30am St Mabyn Coffee Morning 24 10.00am St Mabyn Bookswap 2.30pm St Tudy Chapel Cream Tea
25 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY Ezek. 18. 1-4, 25-end, Phil. 2. 1-13 26 6.30pm Harvest Auction St Tudy Chapel 28 7.00pm St Tudy Parish Council
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ST TUDY METHODIST CHURCH
The following are the events and services for September and all are most welcome.
4th September No Service 11th September 11.00am Mr R Harrison 18th September 11.00am Rev S Caddick 25th September 11.00am Harvest Service Mr B Parkman
18th September at 6.30pm – Introduced by Rev Ray Avent – The Homeleigh Choir will be singing at St Tudy Chapel. Proceeds in aid of The Children’s Charity “Cry”.
Harvest celebrations Saturday 24th September at 2.30pm – 5.00pm. St Tudy Chapel Famous Cream Tea at £3.50 each. Sunday 25th September at 11am. Led by Mr Brian Parkman Monday 26th September at 6.30pm. Harvest auction – Prayers of Thanksgiving led by Mr Brian Parkman.
September stewards are Brian and Dawn Bunce, tel. 851253.
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HANGING BASKETS AND PLANTED TROUGHS COMPETITION
Colin and Judith Jasper kindly agreed to judge this year's exhibits, which they did most diligently! It was difficult choosing the winner of the baskets between two very strong contenders. They decided Jane Clue should be first as she had used wicker baskets which were completely covered by the plants, so Maureen Bloomfield gained second spot as her basket could still be seen! Sue Dibble was awarded third place. For the Tubs they again had difficulty in selecting the winner but Kathy Hillson came out on top with her wide variety of plants, all in excellent condition, whilst Jane Clue came second, again a very good standard but not such a big variety, and Jim Kempthorne was third.
Thank you, Colin and Judith, for your time and thank you everyone who took part, whether they actually entered or not! Hopefully next year we may have more entries to make the village look lovely during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Year. JANE KING
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GOOD NEWS FOR ST MABYN
The Village Hall Committee has been successful in its application to the Lottery Fund ‘Awards for All’ for a grant to renovate, redecorate and refurbish the Snooker Hall end of the Peace Memorial Hall. We aim to extend its current use to create a new community room which will provide a versatile and welcoming space for use by smaller groups, particularly when the large hall is in use during the day.
Work will be starting this week to slate-hang the gable end and renew the rainwater drainage to exclude the damp from the Snooker Room, before renovating inside. We hope to be able to maximise the benefit of the grant through community involvement in some of the refurbishment and will be looking for volunteers.
If you would like to help improve the Village Hall contact Kitty on 841894, Helen on 841342 or any member of the Village Hall Committee, or look out for notices of volunteer days. * * * * * * *
THANKS
Graham and Sally would like to thank everybody for their kind words and thoughts on the loss of our horse (Hope) in such a tragic way.
The family of Mary Low wish to thank everyone for their kindness, support and good wishes over the past few weeks. It was lovely that so many were able to join them in St Tudy Church for the service in Celebration of her long & happy life. We are truly fortunate to be able to live in St Tudy and we know Mary thought that some of her happiest times were spent here among so many of her friends. JANE, DAVID, JULIET & NINA
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COFFEE MORNING 6TH SEPTEMBER
Please note that Coffee will be served in the Clink in the first week of September on Tuesday 6th September at 10 am instead of Wednesday 7th. This is to enable the Bishop who will be visiting St. Tudy that day, to call in to meet any villagers who would usually patronise the Coffee Mornings.
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RECORDING OF THE ORGAN IN ST TUDY CHURCH
On 20th July a recording was made in the Church of organ music played by Luke Bond, Assistant Director of Music at Truro Cathedral. The resultant CD will be on sale in October at the price of £10 each. It is not likely that there will be any profit from the sales unless these exceed 200, but readers should be assured that there will be no call on Church funds to make up any shortfall in the costs of production of the CD. A specimen will appear on the Church Notice Board in due course. It is also hoped that the many people who live outside St. Tudy and who made donations to the Organ Rebuilding Fund in 2006, would wish to hear how the funds were spent and how splendid is the musical outcome. * * * * * * *
ST TUDY CARNIVAL
Some advance notice for you! We will be holding a Mexican Night in the Village Hall on Saturday 12th November. A fun evening of all things Mexican including lots of chilli, wraps and dips to try and typical Mexican beer and drinks. There’ll be Mexican music to set the scene so, come as you are or dress up - up to you, why not give it a go?! And all in a good cause!
Tickets will go on sale soon, more details in the October magazine, so put it in your diary!
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MICHAELSTOW FETE 2011The annual Church Fete was held on 29th July at The Old Rectory by kind permission of Angela and Monty Whitebloom. Canon Judith Pollinger opened the Fete and made the important point that, with the congregation down to single figures, if the church is to continue being used for worship we need more people to attend Services. Good weather encouraged a record attendance and takings of £1600. The PCC are most grateful to everyone who helped to make it such a successful day and to all those who came to enjoy the event and contribute to the maintenance of our lovely church. The Punch and Judy Show, sponsored by the Scott-Hopkins family was, as always, a very popular attraction for enthusiastic children between the ages of three and seventy.
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NEWS FROM ST MABYN SCHOOL
We are now looking forward to a new term, with new children, new experiences and new challenges!
Our last term finished on a high, with St Mabyn’s Got Talent – and by golly we have!! All the children had the opportunity to perform; we had a violinist, a cellist, lots of drums, a band, a comedian and lots of dancers and singers to mention but a few. One performer, Imogen had the audience spellbound with her incredible singing – there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The evening finished with a presentation to all the Y6 children of cups, cards and book tokens.
The following day saw our Final Assembly at which we again said “goodbye” to our Y6 children with cards drawn and written by the rest of the school. We then, as always, clapped them out of the playground for the last time.
Many thanks to the HSA who arranged a party for everyone straight after, with food and dancing and a disco organised by a parent, Mr Alford.
The new term starts on Tuesday 6th September. See you then.
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VISIT OF BISHOP TIM THORNTON
Readers will now know that the Very Revd Tim Thornton, Bishop of Truro will attend both services on 11th September at St Mabyn at 9.30 am and at St. Tudy at the usual time of 11.05.
Following the service at St Tudy there will be a lunch in the Village Hall to which all are invited. It is essential however that anyone who wishes to attend must purchase a ticket at £8 by 6th September so that final numbers can be given to the caterers by the morning of 7th. It is hoped that all members of the congregation will feel it important to be in the Church to meet the Bishop. Tickets will be obtainable from the Church Wardens.
On the 6th September the Bishop will be visiting both schools in St Tudy and St Mabyn. With over 200 parishes in his Diocese a visitation is a rare but welcome event that our congregation (and indeed the village as a whole) should not miss.
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THE CLINKERS ART GROUP
The Village Art Group seeks new members. The Clinkers meet on a Tuesday in the Clink from 2 to 4-30 pm. The Group share ideas and ‘arty craft skills’ by working together. The afternoons are a mix of social and serious work. We have visiting artists to run workshops several times a year and work towards exhibitions (the last was during the Garden Safari weekend). Many of us paint and draw for enjoyment and relaxation; others are far more professional and paint with a view to selling their work. Craft sessions, often inspired by a member’s interests and visits to galleries, are included in the programme. All welcome: do call in any Tuesday; you will receive a warm welcome and a cup of tea, or contact Caroline Harnett 01208 850087.
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MOOR HARMONY IS ON THE MOVE!!
It’s a time of change for Moor Harmony North Cornwall; from 8th September we are moving to the Wadebridge Ambulance Hall (behind the cinema) and will now meet on Thursdays from 7.15 – 10.00pm. September is a traditional time to start new interests and hobbies, so if you are a lady, who loves to sing, how about coming along and finding out what fun singing barbershop style can be. All abilities and ages (over 16) are welcome. We sing A Cappella, barbershop style and enjoy learning and performing a variety of music. Barbershop arrangements can be used for songs from any era and range from soft and gentle ballads to upbeat lively fun music. We were very pleased to welcome some new members this summer. They have settled in well and are enjoying the sociable atmosphere and the chance to learn and sing 4-part harmony with us. We are a friendly bunch who would love to see you. If you think that you would be interested in singing with us, please come along and try us out. For more details and to reserve your place, please phone 01840 212312 and ask for Mel. PAULINE GOBBITT SECRETARY email moorharmony@live.co.uk
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ST TUDY VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
The Summer Supper held at the end of July was enjoyed by all who came – a good social event. Many thanks to the ladies of the Carnival Committee, Preschool, WI and Gardening Club who prepared the courses and the gentlemen with the pre-drink and raffle. The grand sum of £613 was raised which will help towards the costs involved with setting up the village shop on Hall ground. Also the heating system at the Hall is now being updated – ready for the winter! JUDITH JASPER * * * * * * *
THANKS
Calstock Parish Church was full on Friday 17th June for the funeral of my much loved cousin, and companion here of the past 8 years, the former Mrs Anne Patricia Perry (nee Wood).
Please accept my very sincere thanks to everyone who attended and/or contributed and also to those who sent me messages of condolence, many with apologies for being unable to attend. I also wish to thank the many people who befriended and supported Anne during the time she lived in St Mabyn. It is very much appreciated. RAYMOND WOOD
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ALLEN VALLEY SINGERS
The choir is now having a break until the beginning of September, when we start on our autumn programme. However, to round off the summer session splendidly, we sang at the wedding of Kathryn Tiplady and Philip Evens at St. Breward Church on Friday 29th July. The church was beautifully decorated with hosts of flower arrangements and with the sunshine, the setting was perfect. Kathryn looked gorgeous, as did the bridesmaids, including her chief bridesmaid, her sister Helen.
If you would like to join us in the choir, please contact our Musical Director, Janette Man. Telephone 01208 841784. Other queries and bookings to our Chairman, Audrey Warne, Telephone 01208 78840. Publicity officer Joyce Hargrave-Wright (Dr.) Telephone 01208 264004. * * * * * * *
ST TUDY OVER 60S
We will be holding a Coffee Morning between 10 and 11.30am on Saturday 17th September in The Clink, with a raffle and bring & buy stall, to which everyone is welcome.
Our Supper Party this year will be held in the Village Hall on Monday 10th October and we look forward to seeing you all there. Invitations will be distributed shortly. Replies will be needed by 30th September at the latest. We are unable to accept numbers after this date. Thank you.
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CONCERT EVENING
Sunday 18th September at 6.30 pm - a special Occasion at St Tudy Methodist Church.
We invite you, your family and friends to a Concert Evening given by the Homeleigh Singers on behalf of C.R.Y. (Care and Relief for the Young). C.R.Y. is currently working in 14 countries and thirty projects around the world. C.R.Y. exists to rescue and restore young lives and family groups broken by poverty, oppression, exclusion or abuse. Your support will help this process of love, compassion and practical help. Hope to see you on the 18th Sept. at St. Tudy. Every blessing to you and yours. Ray Avent, Voluntary Co-ordinator, C.R.Y. South West. Ring 01208-816821 or e mail aventray@hotmail.com
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TUDY PLAYING FIELD TRUST NEWS
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ST MABYN GARDEN CLUB
Autumn is approaching and for our September trip St Mabyn Garden Club is visiting Marsh Villa Valley Gardens at Par, near St Austell on 14th September. This is a magical 3 acre site of water and woodland gardens, rich in herbaceous borders and mixed beds. The narrow valley was once an 18th century tidal creek and features prominently in Daphne Du Maurier’s book The House on the Strand. Members and friends to use own cars and to meet 9.30am at St Mabyn bus shelter. If problems with transport please contact the phone number below.
October is the month we commence with our visiting speakers. On Wednesday 12th October at 7.30pm we are very lucky to get George Kestell to come and talk and give a demonstration on Propagation. On 9th November Lorraine Turnbull will be showing us how to get winter colour in the garden. Do come along and meet everyone. We are a very friendly garden club and all are welcome. If you decide to join please remember that the annual subscription is still only £5. For more details etc please don’t hesitate to contact Angela Bunney 01208 841511.
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ST MABYN VILLAGE HALL
Our regular fortnightly coffee mornings in St Mabyn Village Hall will take place on Friday 10th and 24th September between 10.30-11.30am. Everyone is very welcome to come along to these very relaxing and friendly occasions. Just £1 will buy you tea or coffee (with free refill) and biscuits - sometimes, very generous donors will even bring along some free cake! Proceeds are for St Mabyn Village Hall funds. Do come along and bring friends, neighbours, relatives - you really will be glad you came!
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ST MABYN PLAYERS
The newly reformed St Mabyn Players are busy in rehearsal for their forthcoming one act play and musical evening to held on 8th, 9th and 10th December in St Mabyn Village Hall. Producer and Director Tony Dickenson says everyone has pulled together and we are sure that there will be three evenings of fun and laughter. Please keep one of the dates above free in your diary as this will not be a performance you would want to miss! * * * * * * *
ST MABYN BOOK SWAP
Our July Bookswap was very successful especially with delicious food Laura provided to tempt our taste buds. And many booklovers were tempted! Thank you Laura. Many thanks to Joe and Laura for the use of the Coffee Lounge for the Bookswap. The next Bookswap is 24th September 10am till noon in the Coffee Lounge, St Mabyn. Bring a book to swap. If you do not have a book to bring do not worry as you are very welcome bookless to browse, have a cup of coffee and maybe find one or two you would like to take home to read. See you there!
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400TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KING JAMES BIBLE
As its contribution to the nationwide events that have marked this anniversary, the Truro Branch of the Prayer Book Society has arranged that its late summer event will be a talk by the Reverend Ivan Cosby on ‘The Theology of William Tyndale and Its Relevance Today’.
The event will be at Epiphany House, Truro, on Wednesday 7th September from 3.30pm onwards, and will include Evensong in the Chapel, a High Tea (most important!) and Reverend Cosby’s talk at 6.30pm. A charge of £10 will apply to cover expenses. Full details and booking via the Branch Secretary John Hooper on 01726 76382.
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TUDY PARISH COUNCIL
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FROM THE METHODIST MINISTER
Dear Friends, Over the past weeks there have been almost daily references in our newspapers and on the television news bulletins to the needs of the people in the ‘Horn of Africa’ where famine conditions exist because of a lack of rain. I wonder how we would be reacting here in Cornwall if we did not have any rain for 3 years. We enjoy the sunny days but we should also value the ‘liquid sunshine’, which gives us the green and pleasant land in which we live as well as the ability to have water on tap and grow crops. There is an old hymn in which the chorus line is ‘Count your blessings, count them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.’ Some of the inhabitants of Somalia have walked long distances to get themselves to sources of food – mainly the food available has been a form of porridge ‘maize gruel’ distributed amongst the gathered people in make-shift accommodation. The Shelter box tents will be amongst the best accommodation available in these situations. For these people, however, the temporary accommodation and meagre food portions are ‘blessings’ which they will be thankful for. When we look at our lives from their perspective we have much to be thankful for.
I have sensed amongst some people reluctance to support the appeal of the Disaster Emergency Committee – which is made up of our major relief charities such as Christian Aid, Tear Fund, Oxfam, Cafod and others combining their efforts to get the much needed relief to the needy areas. The result of their appeal to date is about £50 million pounds – it sounds a lot of money but there are at least 10 million people in need. Placing the two figures side by side puts things in perspective – our collective voluntary giving makes £5 available to be spent on each person. How many meals could any of us make with £5 to spend?
From mid-September through into October Churches, Schools, and other organisation will be celebrating in Harvest Festival Services. Lustily we shall sing hymns such as ‘Come, ye thankful people come’ and ‘We plough the fields and scatter’ as well as some newer hymns which remind us of the needs of the wider world. All of this raises some serious questions for us to ponder on – and our answers may be uncomfortable for us but ponder we should:- Are we really thankful for all that is available to us? Do we appreciate the wonders of the cycles of nature that enables us to eat and live as we do? Are we sympathetic enough to the needs of those less fortunate than us? You will be very welcome to share in the Harvest Celebrations in your neighbourhood, and your gifts for the needs of others are really appreciated by the recipients. Every blessing as you ‘Count your blessings’. BRYAN EDE
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ST TUDY GARDEN PRODUCE ASSOCIATION
The Annual Summer Show was held in the Village Hall on Saturday 13th August. All three judges - Mr Kendrick (vegetables), Mr Bacon (flowers) and Mrs Cragg (floral art) remarked on the quality and high standards of the entries, and the hall did indeed look very bright and full of beautiful flowers and vegetables.
Once again Mr Sidney Bastard swept the board of trophies - the Cups for most points in Vegetable Section as well as Cut Flower Section, The John Stone Cup for most points in Pot Plant Section gained by a St Tudy GPA member, The Lamerton Memorial Cup for best exhibit in show (for his potatoes), the Dray Memorial Cup for most points in Vegetable and Flower Sections and the Top Tray Award.
He did have some strong competition with Mr Armstrong taking the Vegetable Section Runner up cup, Mrs Jenny Keat the runner up Cup in cut flowers, and our chairman Mr Brian Lamerton won the Ron Skyner cup for best Fuchsia exhibit with his six perfect blooms on a board. Mr Raymond Jago was second place with his Top Tray and Mr M Armstrong third.
Mrs Jasper was the winner of the cups for Most Points in Floral Art and also for Best Exhibit with her stylish arrangement viewed from one side.
Marley Lamerton Madden didn't have much competition in juniors so gained a first in both classes of a seaside garden and arrangement of flowers and foliage.
The Edward-Collins Allotment Cup was won by Mrs Maureen Bloomfield to great cheers from the audience!
Throughout the afternoon there was a steady stream of folk to inspect the entries, Val and Ken Metcalfe manned the door and raffle, Peggy Metters and Val Smith meanwhile kept the refreshments running.
Well done, everyone: without the judges and willing helpers and the entrants alike there just wouldn't be a show.
Our next show is on Saturday 8th October and our winter meetings commence on Monday 17th October. More information next month. JANE KING
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