THE service at Morwenstow Methodist Chapel at Shop on Sunday 1st September was led by Michelle Hogarth of Bude.

Colin Tape was the organist for the following hymns:

The lesson was read by Celia Cleave and the Merrytones Praise Group sang: 'Whispering Hope'.

Michelle used two jigsaw puzzles to illustrate her message. The projector was controlled by Stuart and Janet Ash. The service was followed by coffee and a chance to chat in The Wesley Room. 

For their final pilgrimage of 2024, members of Launceston Old Cornwall Society travelled ‘over the boarder’ to Devon and to Endsleigh House at Milton Abbot. The manager of the hotel introduced the head gardener, who gave a history of the house and gardens.

The grade one listed house was designed in the cottage orne in the early 19th-century. The creation of Endsleigh was by Georgina, Dutchess of the sixth Duke of Bedford and is the result of a collaboration between the architect Sir Jeffry Wyatville and landscape designer Humphry Repton. The grounds of the house contains 13 listed buildings and structures, seven of which are Grade 1, as are the gardens.

Members were then able to look around the grounds and to take in the views of the River Tamar, which flows by the grounds. To finish of the afternoon a cream tea was enjoyed on the Parterre. This was designed by Wyatville with children in mind.

The next meeting of the Old Cornwall Society will be the annual meeting on Wednesday, September 11 at The Royal British Legion Hall in Tower Street at 7.30pm, when new members will be welcome.

The Launceston Old Cornwall Society was formed in 1946, the main aim was to learn more about Cornwall including its customs, history, music, dialect and language. Launceston is one of over 40 societies in Cornwall, the first Society being formed over 100 years ago in St Ives.

Meetings are held during the winter months, with lectures on a Cornish topic. During the summer months, pilgrimages are made to various places in Cornwall, with occasionally a trip abroad to Devon. The motto of the Old Cornwall Society ‘is to gather up the fragments that nothing may be lost.’ So if anyone is interested you will be most welcome at the annual meeting. Subscriptions are £10. Information 01566 -776142.

Launceston floral art group meets every first Tuesday of the month at Lifton Community Hall at 7.30 pm  where area demonstrators and flower arrangers present marvellous and beautiful arrangements which are raffled at the end of every session. 

We have a membership of 54 people. 

Last Tuesday, Karen Smith, a farmers wife, was introduced by the president Averil Lashbrook. She completed seven arrangements. Karen a previous florist from Little Hempston, Totnes takes her national demonstrators exam in November. She was very entertaining as she described each arrangement attaining to her village life.

A vote of thanks was given by Linda Banbury.

The previous month in August, several members visited Trigon farm, Holsworthy for a garden tour followed by refreshments.

Trigon farm grow sustainable flowers and vegetables while following permaculture principles.

We have a full active program and welcome new mew members. Refreshments are supplied prior to the demonstrations.

Our open meeting will take place on October 29 where everyone is welcome.

Further information can be obtained from chair Jackie Harrison 07730433188 and secretary Carole Budge 07513581056

In July, the Jubilee Club went to Cleave Farm, Buckland Brewer,where they enjoyed a lovely meal and afterwards with the weather being good we strolled around the lovely garden. Thanks were expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Mills by the members for an enjoyable time.

A Coffee and Cake morning was held on June 21 when numbers were down a little but the sum of £174 was raised for Parkinsons.

On August 9 the Coffee and Cake morning was well attended and £215 was raised for the British Heart Foundation.

A thank you was expressed to everyone who attends these events.

St Giles on the Heath Horticultural Show has been a village tradition for many years but due to dwindling committee members this year was unable to be held. 

On Saturday, August 10, a successful coffee morning was hosted by the committee in its place, where people were not only able to enjoy coffee and refreshments, but there was the opportunity to enter a light hearted produce competition whereby anyone could enter three items grown in their garden. Everyone present on the day voted on their favourite exhibit. Elizabeth Thorne was awarded a trophy for gaining the most votes for her jug of mixed flowers and Evie Hutchings was awarded a trophy for her penguin made out of vegetables.  

There were produce and cake stalls with a lovely variety of items which must have caught the eye and tempted the taste buds as all items were sold. A successful raffle also added to the entertainment of the morning.

All proceeds, which amounted to £360.00, were donated to the North Devon Hospice.

It was a chance for people to enjoy time to chat, reminisce over previous shows and try to recruit new committee members. 

The committee thank everyone who came along to the coffee morning and hope that their annual show will return next August with a full schedule with plenty to entice growers, crafters, cooks, photographers, together with children’s classes to enter and support the local show.

A spokesperson said: “We are trying to keep a tradition going which showcases many talents as well as enjoyment and meeting friends old and new.”

For more information, or if anyone is interested in joining the committee please contact chair, Vanessa Wonnacott on [email protected]

Chilsworthy Methodist Chapel hosted a 'Community Fun Day' on Sunday, September 1.

The day commenced at 10.30am with a short service of prayer and praise and we worshipped the Lord by singing: 'My Jesus, My Saviour' and 'I Just Want To Speak the Name of Jesus'.

There was something going on in all areas of the premises with activities in the Chapel, the Stable and the Chapel Grounds.

The activities included:

Thank you to the people of the Chapel for organising a whole day for the community and to the wider community for supporting the event. 

Twenty-seven members of the Lezant Lunch Club were welcomed by Ken Scoble at Trebullett Hall on Wednesday, August 28.

Members enjoyed a tasty meal of lasagne, served with cabbage, peas and carrot. This was followed by fruit crumble and custard. A vegetarian alternative of homity pie was made by Mary Synott.The main course was prepared by Ruth Burden and Irene Nash. The dessert was made by Julie Dinnis. Additional assistance was provided by Janet Lyle, Mary Bridger and Helen Judge. Entertainment in the form of  a musical quiz was presented by Angela Morrison.

The Lezant Lunch Club meets on the last Wednesday of each month. The next lunch will take place on Wednesday, September 25 at 12.30 at Trebullett Hall. The cost is just £5 for two courses plus coffee. Please phone Ruth Burden on 01566 782286 to book a place. 

On Tuesday, September 3 as part of Merchant Navy Day a wreath was laid on Plymouth Hoe by Charlie Rogers, a veteran of the Merchant Navy and member of Callington RBL.

The wreath was donated by Philip Harriman Chairman of Callington Royal British Legion.

Despite the vagaries of the weather vegetable and flower entries were on a par with last year while the cooking and handicraft sections had an increase. The usual suggestion sheet was available for exhibitors and members of the public to contribute ideas for next year. The cups and prizes were presented by Sue Sturmey a local resident

Results

“Top Tray 2024” - Brian Wonnacott

Beechwood Cup for best vegetable exhibit winner -Brian Wonnacott

Halwill Mill Challenge Cup for most points in the combined classes of root vegetables was won by Eleanor Williams

Guy de Bethune Memorial Cup for the highest number of points in the tomato classes combined was won by Brian Wonnacott.

Francis Holway Cup for the heaviest potato - Brian Wonnacott

Thompson Cup for highest total of points overall in the vegetable classes - Brian Wonnacott.

Fruit Cup for highest total of points - Eleanor Williams.

“Top Vase 2024” - Gillian Bray.

Margaret Darke Trophy for the best house plant winner was Pat Trout with a Mother in Law’s Tongue

Susan de Bethune Memorial Cup for most points in the roses classes – Pat Smallacombe.

Jane Wonnacott Cup for best vase of cut garden flowers – Gillian Bray.

Noon Rosebowl for highest total of points in the flower and potted plant section was won by Eleanor Williams.

Wright Cup for highest total of points in the flower arranging section – Betty Darke

Doreen Norris Memorial Challenge Cup for the best boiled fruit cake - Eleanor Williams

Smallacombe Vase for highest total of points in the cookery classes – Eleanor Williams.

Metherell Gard Cup for highest total of points in the handicraft section – Victoria Osborne.

Trout Cup for the highest total of points in the photography section – Marion Towell

Towell Cup for the best single photograph - Chris Towell

Dennis Hunt Novice Shield awarded to the exhibitor with the overall highest number of points who has not won a cup at this show before was won by Victoria Osborne

Parish Council Cup for the overall highest number of points in the show was won by Eleanor Williams. Brian Wonnacott was second and Marion Wilson was third.

Bude Flower Club members were notable at both the RHS Rosemoor Flower Show and in the Holsworthy Show Flower Tent

At Rosemoor, our President, Janet Ward was a steward and Pat Boundy, our secretary, was a demonstrator. Our chairman, Joan Trewin, won 2nd and 3rd prizes for her flower arrangements and also won ‘The Best in Show’ 

At the Holsworthy Show, many of our members entered and won prizes in the 12 categories which ranged from ‘Lazy Days of Summer’ to ‘Flower Power’

Janet Ward won a first, second and third for her arrangements.

Pat Boundy won third place and a highly recommended

Geraldine Edwards won a second and a third

Liz Hodgson won two first, a second , was runner up to ‘Best in Show’ and was ‘Runner up Most Points’

Cilla Brown won a second

Joan Trewin won a first, three second, a third,  ‘Best in Show’,  ‘The Judge’s Choice’, ‘  and ‘Most Points’

Area Judge, Glennis Beard said that the arrangements were of an incredibly high standard, so well- done ladies

Next door in the WI tent. Bude member, Mary Brommel won second prize in her category.

So, if you would like to be inspired, why not come along to our September 17 meeting at 2.30pm at the Parkhouse Centre. Visitors are always welcome. Membership is £35 for the year or £7 per visit

For a really special time, put our Christmas event in your diary which is on Thursday, November 28 at 2.30pm at the Parkhouse Centre where National Demonstrator, Angela Turner (A Chelsea 2024 Gold Medal winner) is our demonstrator. Tickets are on sale from committee members and are £6 for members £12 for visitors