Crack down on young drinkers
Callington town centre is being targeted by East Cornwall police in a crack-down on under-age drinking.
Sgt Steve Torr said the police have launched a high profile initiative to tackle the drinking and associated problems. The police can act under the confiscation of alcohol legislation to take drink off youngsters - and licensees are also involved in the bid to stop those under 18 getting hold of drink, either by buying it themselves or getting older people to buy it for them.
Church Services
Our Lady of Victories Church, Callington, Sunday Mass 5.00pm; Wed Mass 6.00pm.
The Mustard Seed Evangelical Church, Today, Friday 6.00 to 7.00pm Hippo Club for 4-11 year olds. Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm The Millennium Quilt will be on show in the Church; Sunday 10.45am Pastor Bruce Brown, 7.45pm Worship and Ministry Team from Grace Community Church, with Youth Pastor Les and Jenni Sugrue.
Music night at the church
The Tamar Valley String Quartet starts off this month's Callington Music for the Millennium with a varied programme in their concert tonight, Friday February 11 at Stoke Climsland Church at 7.30pm, £3 entry.
On Saturday February 19, there will be a Folk Music concert in the bar at Duchy College starting at 8pm. £3 secures an evening of songs and stories from around the country by acclaimed singersong writers Jon Heslop and Kathy Wallis and friends. They will be performing some of their new songs, and have a new CD is coming out soon.
A new leaflet is available detailing various musical events taking place in and around the town.
Methodist Guild
Callington Methodist Church was recently host to the Wesley Guild who held a home missions evening.
The speaker, Rev Roger Greene spoke of his work for home missions with the farmers at Hallworthy Market.
Rev Howard Curnow was in the chair, Mr Barry Higgins played for the hymns, and tea and biscuits were served by Mrs M. Wilkins and Mrs E. Hope.
The next meeting will have Mrs Gill Lonsdale as the guest speaker.
Skittles day for Scout Troop
The 1st Callington Scout Troop have organised 24 hour skittles from March 17 until 18 in aid of the fire brigades Trauma Ted.
The Trauma Ted is a teddy bear that is given to children who have been involved in an accident or a fire or any incident where the fire brigade has been called. It is something that the scouts would like to give to other children who may have lost everything.
The 24 hours will start at 8pm on Friday March 17 and go through until 8pm on Saturday March 18. Anyone is invited along to support this good cause and sponsor the competitors.
For further information please contact Lorraine or Roger on 01579 383032..
Organist at the Brotherhood
Callington Brotherhood's recent Sunday service was presided over by Charles Worden.
Musical items were played by young organist Jonathan Delbridge from Menheniot. He played three organ solos and accompanied the hymn singing.
Superintendent Minister Rev Howard Curnow was the speaker and his message was on the need of Christian people to find the courage to fight against the evil of the world. The scripture reading was given by Fernley Burrows.
The previous Sunday, musician and local preacher Steve Wherly was the Brotherhoods guest at their fellowship meeting. With Paul Fry on the piano, Steve played solos on the clarinet and mandolin. He then preached the gospel message.
Barry Higgins was the chairman for the afternoon service.
Walk through the daffodils
The first 'stroll through the daffodils' in 1996 was to be a one off exercise in the Tamar Valley that would allow bona fide groups and organisations to raise money, through sponsorship for their own coffers or good causes.
It proved so popular that the organisers are gearing up to welcome and marshal the 300 or more participants, as groups or individuals, along the footpaths of the Valley on Saturday March 18.
It is recommended that walkers should wear comfortable but stout footwear. They can choose to undertake either the five or 10 mile routes, but in both cases there is no time limit and no prize for the first home.
The routes will start and finish at Harrowbarrow village hall with the official registration time at 10am to 10.30am and the Lions will provide refreshments before and after, together with marshalling and managing 'drinks stations' on route.
All interested parties can obtain more information and sponsor forms from Callington Lions or Callington Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to join on payment of £1 (50p for under 16s), and if not affiliated to an organisation, may choose to walk on behalf of Lions' charities
Millennium fayre
Callington Community College is holding a Millennium fayre on Saturday April 8 to celebrate the college's success, together with that of youth organisations in the area.
Anyone who is aware of any organisation which might like to participate in the day should contact Mr R Lumley at the college.