The Rotary Club of Bude has appointed a new president.

At its handover meeting on June 3 Martin Yeo, a well known and highly regarded local businessman, succeeded Rob Cox in this important role.

Martin has a long record of distinguished service to the club and has been centrally involved in much of its important work over many years, raising funds for local charities and the club's own charitable initiatives and supporting the local community.

He takes over following Rob's very successful year in office and said: “It is a privilege to succeed him in this important role at a time when local services and facilities are increasingly dependent on voluntary work and charitable support to do their vital work. I have an excellent group of club members who will ensure that we continue to serve the town and its people in every way we can.”

The Bude WI held its monthly meeting at the Methodist Church Hall on June 11 and the president, Cynthia May, welcomed 61 members and 1 guest. She also explained that the secretary was on holiday and as the deputy secretary had had a minor injury, former secretary, Carole Edwards, was standing in. After the singing of Jerusalem, the membership were invited to attend many upcoming events, including the annual fundraiser, this year in aid of Bude Cancer Support, and a trip to the theatre. Details were given of many events held in the last month which included the lunch groups successful lunch at the Rydon Inn, a trip to the Royal Cornwall Show, and a Mystery Trip. The mystery trip is always a popular event and this year didn’t fail to succeed. First a visit to Otter Nursery, for lots of shopping. Then a visit to Sidmouth in the glorious sunshine. Many members enjoyed an ice cream in the sun and some even indulged in a cooling cocktail! Then to the Arundel Arms in Lifton for a delicious cream tea.

The guest speaker was Sarah Harper from the Clovelly Soap Company, see photo of Sarah with WI member, Tania Gibbs. Sarah detailed her life from working for the RSPCA and in the finance sector to starting to develop natural cosmetic products which led to the start of her own soap making company. She was thanked by Mamie Wildman.

As usual there were two competitions. The Flower of the month was won by Gill Grant, second Geraldine Edwards, third Rachel Allin. The second competition, a soap you loved and couldn’t use, was won by Carole Edwards, second was Jane Culverwell and third Jackie Adams.

The next meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, July 9, when the guest speaker will be Jane Hanscomb who will talk about herbs and spices. There will be three competitions, an interesting spice jar, flower of the month and the quarterly Bake Off which is a lemon meringue pie. As usual visitors are welcome.

Better weather and the much anticipated visit of Helen Collier from Kings Hill Florist meant an almost full house at Marhamchurch WI’s June meeting.

Helen who works from home had brought a selection of flowers from a local supermarket to show members how to transform ordinary bunches of flowers into a special gift.

Helen passed her City and Guilds qualification after studying in Exeter and she was nominated and won Student of the year. Sadly all this occurred during lockdown so no presentation ceremony but the trophy is a much treasured award.

Having removed all greenery from the purchased flowers Helen made and tied a bouquet- showing members her version of a spiral method of arranging. The group were given many tips as Helen worked and these were much appreciated by novices and those with some experience of flower arranging.

Already the flowers looked much more artistic and appealing than they had in just the cellophane they were purchased in. Helen certainly has a flair for colours and flowers which look good together.

Next came the wrapping and Helen had purchased pretty tissue paper locally and had brought flat packed boxes with her (you can purchase many of these accessories from the internet or direct from Helen). The group were shown how to fold tissue paper and then cellophane so that the flowers are in a water bubble. Wrap with confidence Helen said!!

Unbelievably once the cellophane is tied around the bouquet you simply pour the water from a bottle into the centre of the bouquet. Members watched in awe as this did indeed work although it must be said that not all were sure it was as easy as the professional in the room made it look.

Finally placed in the box and ribbons applied Helen had elevated £15 worth of supermarket flowers to a gift anyone would be proud to give. Members had been inspired and surely some will be trying this at home.

Helen creates bouquets and floral tributes for all occasions. These flowers are purchased from a local supplier and are of better quality and freshness than supermarket flowers which means Helen’s creations are beautiful and long lasting, attributes which members who have been lucky enough to receive flowers from Kings Hill Florists were able to confirm.

Helen was thanked for the generous gift of her time and for all the tips and tricks she passed on. Marhamchurch WI members will all be hoping for flowers with the signature King’s Hill Ladybird on to be winging there way some time soon.

THE Merrytones Praise Group led the service at Morwenstow Methodist Chapel at Shop on Sunday, June 9.

The prayers of adoration and confession were led by Bill Cleave.

Colin Tape was the organist for the following hymns: ‘Summer suns are glowing’, ‘Father hear the prayer we offer’, ‘Jesus calls us o'er the tumult’ and ‘Love divine all loves excelling’.

The lessons were read by Ken Boundy and Celia Cleave.

The Merrytones Praise Group sang: Welcome to my world and You can't get to Heaven on roller skates.

Freda Olde read two poems about the D Day Landings.

The Prayers of intercession and the Lord's Prayer were led by Jennifer Vanstone.

The projector was controlled by Stuart Ash.

The service was followed by coffee and a chance to chat in the Wesley Room.

Father’s day at Morwenstow Methodist Chapel at Shop welcomed Lorna Bowden of Clawton to lead the service.

Lorna chose 'Our Heavenly Father' as the theme of the service.

The lessons were read by Jill Johns and Freda Olde.

Colin Tape was the organist for the following hymns: ‘Dear Lord and Father of mankind’, ‘Father hear the prayer we offer’, ‘Father lead me day by day’ and ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’.

The Merrytones Praise Group sang ‘Thank you for the music’.

The projector was controlled by Jennifer Vanstone.

The service was followed by coffee and a chance to chat in the Wesley Room.

At the first June meeting of Launceston Probus Club member Kim gave a talk on Gold Mining in the Klondyke. This was based on the experiences of his Great- Grandfather Thomas. Thomas was born in the mid 1800s on the Isle of Man, and started his working life there as a fisherman.

However, being adventurous, as many Victorians were, he was excited by reports of the Klondyke Gold Rush in Canada, decided to go prospecting himself.

Getting there involved quite a journey. The nearest port was in the USA. and the prospectors faced a 600 mile journey to the gold fields, partly by trekking through rough country and partly by river.

Potential prospectors had to prove to the authorities that they had adequate resources, including 1000 pounds weight of food. If they didn’t they could be turned back at the Canadian border. Bearing in mind the lawlessness of the Klondyke Thomas also took a pistol.

Many potential miners failed in their endeavours, and it is estimated that of the 100,000 who set out, only 30,000 made it to the gold fields.

Before they could start prospectors had to register where they would be working - staking their claim.

Mining was not easy, as the Klondyke was cold and there was a permafrost.

Gold could be recovered in one of two ways. Panning for gold involved sifting through loose material to get small flakes. Alternatively spoil could be washed down a sluice and filtered, often through a sheeps fleece. This was an ancient practice and may have been the origin of th term ’Golden Fleece’.

Thomas must have been relatively successful, as he returned home to the Isle of Man and bought a boat, and resumed fishing. Despite his hard life he lived to a ripe old age.

Kim then took a number of questions from members, but declined a request for some nuggets as samples!

The meeting concluded with drinks and a steak pie meal.

Are you interested in becoming a Probus member? We meet regularly on the second and fourth Mondays to be entertained by a speaker followed by an optional lunch.

For further information on past and future activities of Probus, including talks and visits, visit the website at probusclub.net/launcestoncornwalluk which also gives details on how to contact us.

On Thursday, June 6, Kate Sibborn, president, welcomed 13 members. There were five apologies for absence.

Instead of the usual rendition of Jerusalem we were invited to spend a few minutes in silent contemplation and remembrance of D-Day, 80 years ago.

Richard Harding was then introduced to give us a talk on the Norton Barton Artisan Food Village bear Bude. He explained after years of working in the City of London as an investment Banker he noticed the emerging market especially in Eastern Europe and Asia. In the late 1990’s during a mid-life crisis he bought a 350-acre farm in North Cornwall “in the middle of nowhere” as he described it. The only farming knowledge he admits he had was from the radio programme “The Archers”!

Starting with making silage they managed to get through their first two years with the help of neighbouring farmers. Eventually, like “The Good Life” ending up with 300 sheep, two pregnant sows, some geese, ducks and chickens. Things began going in the wrong direction though and needed rationalisation, so they looked towards making products, such as bacon, ham, sausages and sausage rolls, all with a short shelf life, to sell at a nearby market. Eventually, after four years they established their Cornish charcuterie and Jerk meats. Through co-operation with D Rhodda (the Cornish milk and cream producer) and with Defra through Food Compliance and Food Safety it became a cluster of them, and this became the North Barton Artisan Village in 2016. The range expanded to include cheese, charcuterie, Popti savoury biscuits and eventually they managed to obtain a distilling licence, and set up a distillery to make gin, cacao and spiced rum, this with the aid of a young local man called Tom, who has a PhD in biochemistry and who is now a partner.

Work on the range continues at a pace expanding the cheeses, using the whey in their buttermilk biscuits and a creamy vodka. Environmental work on the premises includes a wind-turbine producing 95 per cent of the energy needed in their production. They even have derelict buildings housing 13 different species of bat, and rare maternal bat roosts with hares, hawks and a nesting barn owl. They now have their own sales team serving 500 farm shops nationally, and employ 22 people, increasing to 40 at Christmastime. They supply Fortnum and Mason with their pâté and Harvey Nichols with Popti savoury biscuits and pâté, along with Jamaica Inn Rum, and their products are found locally at the Westgate Delicatessen in Launceston. All this will become their legacy for Cornwall’s future.

Kate Sibborn gave Richard a very appreciative vote of thanks for such an inspirational talk. Finally, Richard kindly donated samples of his products for us to take home for which he was warmly thanked.

After refreshments we continued with the business part of the meeting. The Minutes of the last meeting on May 2 were circulated in advance and duly approved and signed. There were no Matters Arising. Tricia Allen gave the financial report saying all was in good order once again, having paid our members’ subscriptions to CFWI by the end of April as required. Forthcoming events were discussed such as the Launceston Show with still time to add more entries by June 10, and the “Nature Moves” ballet at Stertz on Saturday, July 27, at 2pm. The competition this month was for an unusual cookie cutter which was won by Mo Juby, with Maggie Clements second and Mags Branch third. The raffle was won by Chris Evans. All were congratulated on their success. It was noted that our meeting on July 4 will be held in the church hall instead of the village hall which will be in use as a polling station for the General Election. Helen Naylor and Kate Sibborn will demonstrate a flower arrangement in a teacup and saucer. As always prospective members and guests are welcome to join us.

Peter Parsons led Rehoboth Singalong on June 9, His five chosen favourite hymns were: "And can it be", "My God I am Thine", "My God the spring of all my joys", "Come sinners to the Gospel feast", and "Blest be the tie that binds".

Philipina from Liskeard, spoke of her Christian counselling work among the people of Liskeard. Barbara Uglow played the organ. The evening concluded with supper.

The charity box continues at the back of the chapel.

Morning prayer will be held on Monday and Wednesday at 10am.

Morning prayer will be held at 11am on Sunday, June 23.

Meet and Eat Breakfast at the Cross Link Centre will be held on Sunday, June 23, at 10am.

Member, Maxine Browne reports that the May meeting at the Parish Hall in Upton Cross did not go quite according to plan. Speaker Joanne Shepherd (aka Mrs Miracle) had to cancel on the day due to illness. However, President Kim Sudell came to the recue hosting an entertaining quiz on flowers which was much enjoyed by all.

As May is the start of the Institute’s new year, it was also the month in which the annual prizes for the competitions are handed out. Muriel Brown won the weekly competition and the runners-up were Marion Turner and Mavis Macleod. Muriel also won the flower competition and Marion was again the runner-up.

The day following the meeting seven members enjoyed a meal at The Tavern by the Premier Inn. Sadly The Tavern is closing in July.

For more information of this institute contact the president via [email protected]

The Annual General Meeting took place on Tuesday, June 11, in Rilla Mill Village Hall with a small attendance.

The present officers and committee has stood down and new Officers were elected. Those being - chair Sally Ellicott, secretary Carol Cottam and treasurer Simon Hordley. Antoinette Headon agreed to continue as a committee member and others will be needed please.

If interested to be involved to allow this group to continue contact Sally on 01579 362251.

A very special service was held at the Methodist Chapel on Sunday, June 9.

The service was led by Mark Shepherd and included the Christening of Lottie May Cholwill and Imogen Valerie Gliddon.

The chapel welcomed the children, their parents, godparents, grandparents, great grandparents, extended family and friends to the service and the girls were Christened in the name of The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

Ruth Bealing read the notices and led the opening devotions. The service was slightly tinged with sadness as we had to say goodbye to Charles and Jenny Cottrell who are leaving the Village and they were thanked for their unfailing service to the Chapel over many years. Much of their service to the Chapel has been 'behind the scenes' and Ruth thanked them wholeheartedly and presented them with a farewell card which had been signed by all the Chapel.

We worshipped the Lord by singing: ‘Father God I Wonder’, ‘Lean Hard’, ‘When the Storm Comes’ and ‘Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me’.

The singing was accompanied by Dionne Bere on the keyboard, Mark Shepherd on the guitar and with Pam Newton and John Cleave as vocalists.

The lesson was read by Mary Care and the prayers of intercession were led by Karen Shepherd.

Refreshments followed the service.

Community breakfast for June was held on Saturday, June 15, in the Chapel Stable and was extremely well attended. Thank you to all who prepared and served the Breakfast and to all who attended, from the Village and beyond, it was good to see everyone. Community Breakfasts continue to be served in the Stable on the third Saturday of each month, priced £5 and all are welcome.

The service at the Methodist Chapel on Sunday, June 16, was led by the Men of the Chapel who are part of CVM (Christian Vision for Men).

Mark Banks introduced us to the top ten cakes, the most popular of which was Blackforrest Gateaux. Roy Smeeth gave an introduction to CVM activities.

We worshipped the Lord by singing: ‘Good, good Father’, ‘I cast my mind to Calvary’, ‘Holy forever’, ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Shine Jesus shine’.

The singing was led by Christine Tratt and Sandra Shepherd on keyboards, Mark Shepherd on guitar and with Maxine Whenmouth, Avril Glessing and John Cleave as vocalists.

Howard Ratledge led a prayer of praise and Mike Reeves led prayers for others.

Several of the men gave short testimony insights from CVM North Devon and Mark Shepherd gave a short talk entitled 'CVM Galilee'.

Coffee and biscuits were served after the service.