Polish delegation
A delegation from Poland, representing various government levels, has visited Callington on a fact-finding mission, to follow the mural trail around the town.
The delegation, which includes a ministerial advisor, is taking the opportunity to view the murals as an example of how European, Objective One money can be used in a regeneration project. Various areas of Poland are due to become Objective One areas and the delegation members are using their time in Callington and other rural areas to formulate their programmes and strategies for their own country.
Callington reunion for class of 61
A reunion for all those who were pupils of Callington Secondary School in 1961 will take place on Saturday, May 6.
The organisers are still hoping to hear from anyone who has not been in touch and would be very pleased to receive a letter and photos from those who are unable to attend.
Partners and spouses will be very welcome to come along to the party, to be held at Callington Community College.
For more information and to buy tickets please phone any one of the event's organisers; Brian Mitchell on 01579 382005, Trevor Earl on 01579 383381, Steve Bartlett on 01579 384334 or Shirley and Terry Mitchell on 01579 350364.
Christians Together in Callington
Christians together in Callington will be assembling on Good Friday, April 21 at 12.15pm in St Mary's Close, Callington, for a Procession of Witness through the town. A Sunrise Service will also be held on Easter Sunday, April 23 at 7am in the Saltash Road car park, Callington. Enquiries on 01579 383916/382240.
Methodist choir raise funds with Amazing
The Callington and Gunnislake Methodist Circuit Choir and Friends held their final performance of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat' at Callington Methodist Church on April 4.
The production has attracted huge attention with demand for tickets being so great, the cast had to give repeat performances on two of the evenings to accommodate the audience.
Instrumental accompaniment under the direction of Jill Rickard was outstanding, incorporating flutes, saxophones, clarinets, bass guitar, drums, keyboard and piano.
The drama, under the direction of Sheila Tredinnick, saw the male members of the choir go from a French cafe scene for 'Those Canaan Days', through the calypso beat of 'The Benjamin Calypso' to a country and western style for 'One more Angel in Heaven.'
The choir of 46 voices under their conductor, Rosalind Bunkum, were excellent, particularly in the final song 'Any dream will do', with Joseph played by Jeremy Stephens.
Cheques for £900 each were presented to the NICU Special Baby Unit, Derriford Hospital and the Mustard Tree Macmillan Fund. The total collection from the two performances on Monday amounted to £1595 which was given to the Mozambique appeal. The company also took the show to Launceston and to Bridestowe, raising £1287 for Mozambique.
Happy moods
Elsie Hope presided at Callington United Sisterhoods meeting when Happy Thoughts were read by Margaret Brough and Vida Pearce of 'moods' and a 'trip to the zoo'.
The guest speaker was Major Calder of Liskeard Salvation Army. Pianist was Elsie Trevorrow and tea and biscuits were served by Misses Eileen and Rena Wooldridge.
Callington pasty supper dance
A pasty supper dance will be held tomorrow (Saturday) April 15 at 8pm in Callington Town Hall.
Dancing will be to Albert and Mavis Sturlock from Saltash.
Admission £3.
Duets at the Guild
Members of Callington Methodist Guild had a musical meeting when guests Mrs Tomlinson and Mrs White sang duets with Mrs Trewin on the piano.
The theme for the entertainment, which included poems on the area, was 'spring'. Miss L James took the chair and refreshments were served by Mrs Horsham and Mrs Coombe.