Church Services
Methodist Church, Callington: This Sunday 11.00am Mr N Pellow, 6.30pm Rev Curnow.
Our Lady of Victories Church, Callington, Sunday Mass 5.00pm; Wed Mass 6.00pm.
Daytime drop centre
Young people in Callington now have a drop-in centre where they can meet during the day.
On two days each week the town's Youth Centre Coffee Bar in Liskeard Road. will be opening at lunch time so that anyone under the age of 25 can drop-in to get help or just chat over a cup of tea or coffee.
The centre already opens during the evenings but this is the first time there has been daytime opening.
Careers advisor Sue Floyd attends the centre on Fridays and a telephone is available for those looking for jobs. There is also a computer for young people to use to prepare CVs.
Advice and information is available about benefits and accommodation, and on the more informal side young people can watch television or videos or listen to music.
The centre is open between noon and 2 pm on Monday and Friday, a pilot scheme initially for three months, but which could continue if it proves popular.
Volunteers are also needed at the centre, call Gillian Mann the youth worker on 01579 384594 if you can help.
Music at the college
It's time for a musical memory lane this weekend at Callington Community College with Chalk and METS, both made up of local teachers, playing oldies from the last century.
The gig is to raise money for the college and Stoke Climsland Primary School.
Tickets cost £2.50 or £5 for the family, with discounts for advance sales. There will be a bar and the show, on Saturday January 15, begins at 7.30pm at the community college.
Playing for the community
Young musicians from Callington Community College were out and about in the community during the Christmas holidays when they responded to an invitation to play at the Festival of Nine Lessons at Lezant Parish Church.
The 20 students from the Concert Windband were conducted by Head of Music, Peter Stedman as they accompanied the congregation in the carols and also played musical intervals throughout the service.
Music success
The following pupils of Katherine Reeves of Callington have been successful in recent musical examinations.
Trinity College of Music, David Williams, initial violin merit; Christopher Pascoe, initial violin pass; Vanessa Collins, Grade 2, violin merit; Jane Plackett, grade 4, violin merit; Ellen Hussey, Grade 5, recorder pass.
Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lydia Benson, preliminary piano merit; Lindsay Kane, Grade 1, piano merit; Lauren White, Grade 2, piano merit.
Fanfare assessment. Emily Moore, preliminary singing, merit.
Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music. Mary Knight, Grade 1, theory 88 per cent.
Congratulations also to Annabel Reeves, Grade 6, violin distinction (Associated Board).
Show meeting
Callington's autumn show annual meeting will take place at 8pm on January 17, at the home of Margaret Lawrence.
Those wishing to attend, or help with the running of the show later in the year, should contact Andy Frost on 01579 382279.
Celebrating with a Millennium quilt
The Millennium was celebrated at the Mustard Seed Evangelical Church, Callington on New Years Eve when about 40 friends enjoyed fun, fellowship and games, with quizzes, reminiscences and food, followed by singing, Bible reading and prayer.
The celebrations continued on Millennium Sunday when the Portreeve, Peter Hambly and his wife Diana, were invited to join in the morning service during which a Millennium quilt was unveiled. The idea of a quilt or wall hanging was first conceived in March 1996.
The quilt, measuring 100 inches by 50 inches was designed by Julie Hutchings, assisted by Shirley Brown. Its main theme is 'Celebrating 2000 years of the gospel of Jesus Christ'. The central panel shows the church surrounded by places of interest - The Manse, Dupath Well, St Mary's Church Tower and Newbridge, whilst the blocks around the outside depict Biblical and historical highlights, community scenes and current ministries.
On Sunday morning the unveiling took place with Winifred Skelton, one of Mustard Seed's first trustees represented the church's past and Esther Rich, a member of the Sunday School and church, represented the future.
Applique, cross stitch, embroidery and quilting were all used to make the quilt and it can be seen by those attending the services at the Mustard Seed each Sunday at 10.45am and 7.45pm.
There will also be a public showing on February 12 from 10am until 4pm when light refreshments will be available.
Alstroemeria grower is award shortlisted
Brian Rickard of Lanoyce Nurseries, St Dominic, has been shortlisted in the 2000 grower of the year awards for his growing expertise.
He is one of three growers shortlisted in the HortEx Flower grower of the year category, the winner of which will be announced on January 18.
Peter Rogers, editor of Grower which organises the national awards in conjunction with Marks & Spencer, said: 'As a specialist flower grower, Brian Rickard is leading the field in alstroemeria production.'
The nursery in the Tamar Valley was set up by Brian's parents Alan and Joyce Rickard who discovered alstroemeria on a visit to Holland in 1972. From that point on, Lanoyce has become a name associated with quality alstroemeria.
Brian joined the nursery in 1979 and over the past 10 years Lanoyce has seen considerable investment with more than 11,000 square metres of glass being built. It continued to grow a range of cut flowers until 1998, when the last lily crop was harvested. Today the nursery, which has 15,000 square metres of glass, is devoted to growing alstroemeria. Mr Rogers added: 'Investments in technology have also seen Lanoyce gain stature in the world of alstroemeria and cut slower production.' In 1989, it was the first UK nursery to use lighting and now more than 60 per cent of its area is lit, leading to improvements in winter quality and production.