Twenty members of the Lezant Lunch Club were welcomed by Ken Scoble at Trebullett Hall on Wednesday, September 24.

Members enjoyed a delicious meal of pork and bean casserole served with peas and roast potatoes. The desert was raspberry, white chocolate and brioche pudding. The caterers were Marilyn Davey, Irene Nash and Mary Tucker. Service was provided by Judith Smith, Helen Judge and Jackie Warren.

During coffee, members were entertained by a picture quiz presented by Angela Morrison. The theme was TV cookery programmes.

The Lezant Lunch Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month. The next meal will be held on Wednesday, October 29. The cost to members will be £5 for two courses plus coffee. Phone Ruth on 01566 782286 to book.

The Dunheved Flower and Garden Group’s September coach trip was a day in Wadebridge where we were able to look around the shops in the pedestrian main street and explore the weekly Thursday Country Market stalls with its local crafts, clothes, home made cakes, home grown plants, fruit, vegetables, and flowers in the Town Hall.

After lunch the group enjoyed fish and chips, before they left the town for the Trelawney Garden Centre, where they wondered through the Christmas décor displays, clothes, garden-ware inside, to the indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs, trees, sheds and garden ornaments outside. With that afternoon tea over we left for home. A reminder that the group are putting a Scarecrow in the St Thomas Church Event from October 3 and the next meeting is on October 16, with Claire Robson Wildmoor Flowers Displays held at Launceston Central Church. Thanks were also given to Tilley’s Coaches for another good day out for our members and friends.

The End Of Summer Event was hosted at the Methodist Chapel and within its grounds on Saturday, September 13, from 2pm to 5pm.

There was a slight improvement for the afternoon, in what had been a spell of rather unsettled weather. Bunting flapped in the wind to welcome all. The Barbecue was sited near the Stable.

Tea and coffee and cakes were available throughout

Donations covered Barbecue costs and the remainder went to a Ukrainian charity.

Abby’s Ice Cream Van was sited in the car park.

Ruth Bealing welcomed everyone while stewarding the car park.

A Children’s Activities and Play Area was set up in the Stable Snug Room.

Hair braiding and Face Painting in Stable Garage Room.

Jigsaw Puzzles, pre started and Picture Puzzles in Stable Main Room on tea and coffee tables.

There were Outdoor Games in the Chapel Meadow and there was a photo PowerPoint presentation indoors.

Thank you to everyone who helped with setting up on the day, with manning everything, providing food and drinks and for clearing up after everyone had gone home!

At the service at the Chapel on Sunday, September 14, a ‘loose change’ collection for the four charities which were talked about during the service.

Someone said having to share the money between the four charities would mean they wouldn't get much each - how wrong they were!

We totalled £489 in normal money, £57 shillings and three pence ha'penny in old money and a random amount of foreign coins.

This will be shared between Action for Children, TEARfund, Open Doors and the work of Andy Gerrard.

Thank you everyone who took part and to all who donated.

The monthly Community Breakfast for September was served in the Stable on Saturday, September 20. Fortynine people enjoyed a full English, cereals, toast etcetera! Thank you to the hard workers who were kept busy in the kitchen. With heavy downpours outside, everyone enjoyed a good Breakfast and good company.

Roy Sambles of Copplestone led the service on Sunday, September, 21.

We worshipped the Lord by singing: ‘The King is among us’, ‘In Christ alone’, ‘What kind of love is this’, ‘Goodness of God’ and ‘Abide with me’.

The singing was led by Christine Tratt and Sandra Shepherd on keyboards, Mark Shepherd on guitar and with Pam Newton and Geoff Broome as vocalists. The lessons were read by Karen Shepherd and Geoff Broome. Refreshments were served at the close.

Mondays weekly - Morning Prayer at 10am.

Sunday, October 6 — Harvest Evensong at 6.30pm.

Sunday, October 6. All Age service at 10am.

This annual event took place on Sunday, September 21 at St. Melor’s church, Linkinhorne. At. 3pm a small group made their way to the Holy Well a short distance from the church situated in the valley by a stream. The well has a good spring of water which was tasted by the group following the short service led by Maxine Browne, included the singing of a couple of verses from “All things bright and beautiful.” Thanksgiving prayers were read and the holy water was sampled. In fact the water was used for a Christening in the church a little earlier too. Thanks to Jill Piper for creating the floral arrangements and to Ann & Gudrun Hinton for placing them on the Well.

The small number made their way returning to the church for the Teddy Tumble organised by the 1st Linkinhorne Scout Group. Thirty sponsored teddies were placed in a sheet and hauled up to the top of the church tower, the second highest in Cornwall. Scout Leader, Gareth Haimes, Tower bell ringer, Simon Mitchell and parishioner John Harfoot had walked up the many winding steps within the tower to release the teddies, parachutes securely attached for their “flight” watched below by anxious owners!! The winning teddy which stayed in flight for 14.6 seconds was owned by Wendy; second in 9.3 seconds owned by Eleanor, and third in 3.2 seconds, owned by Beau. No surnames unable to be given.

A tasty tea was enjoyed in the church followed by the Patronal Service when the Patronal Hymn written by the late Constance Stephens was sung. Lessons were read by Roy Cooper. The sermon was delivered by the Rev Andy Atkins, his last in this area before moving on to the South Hams district in Devon. Grateful thanks were expressed to him and good wishes in his new benefice.

The organist for the service was Roger Webster and the Offertory was taken by Mark Harris.

Supper was enjoyed following the service and thanks are expressed to Judy Cooper, and all those who provided the tasty food.

This group meets at the entrance to Stara Woods at 10am on the first Saturday of each month, the next being the October 4, anyone is welcome to help, please contact [email protected]

A suicide memorial quilt to remember those affected by suicide is to be exhibited in Callington during Honey Fair.

The quilt is making its way to London for a private exhibition at the Upper Halls of the Houses of Parliament on October 10 to coincide with World Mental Health Day.

It will join Speak Their Name quilts from around the UK, an initiative started by the people of Manchester during the 2020 lockdown. The project has spread across the country with Cornwall the eleventh county to take part.

Callington Lions was instrumental in ensuring the quilt came to Callington. A spokesperson for the organisers of Honey Fair said: “A chance meeting between Callington Lions Hayley Patton and Val from Brunel Quilters has led to a beautiful memorial quilt being exhibited in St Mary's church for Callington's Honey Fair.”

Contributors from across Cornwall have created 36 squares for the quilt including the Tamar Valley. A spokesperson for the quilters said: “The quilt is a labour of love, crafted by members of the Cornwall community to honour those lost to suicide, each square represents a life remembered.

“Together they form a stunning and poignant whole, stitched not only with thread but with compassion, courage and hope.

“As the quilt travels to different venues, it carries with it a message: that every life matters, and that through awareness and connection, we can break the silence surrounding suicide.”

The aim of the initiative is to change the narrative around suicide from one of silence and stigma, to one of openness and understanding.

The Cornwall quilt has been keenly supported by Brunel Quilters from Saltash. From a membership of 30 quilters, three are bereaved by suicide.

St Mary’s Parish Church is hosting the quilt at Honey Fair on October 4 in St Andrews Chapel from 10am to 5pm. A spokesperson said: “We’re honoured to host the quilt at St Mary’s during Honey Fair.

“It’s a powerful piece that invites reflection and compassion, and we’re glad to offer a quiet space for the community to engage with it ahead of its journey to London.”

The quilt will be hosted by Cornwall Mind under their Wellbeing Services, and has also been invited to be exhibited in St. Dominick Church for all three days of the St. Dominick Craft Fair, on November 6, 7 and 8.