Birthday lunch
for Bunty
LAST week Callington Age Concern Luncheon Club members, guests and helpers enjoyed a special meal to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs Bunty Simpson.
Bunty was a founder member of the club and a regular cook for many years. Many people have benefitted from the food and company provided every Thursday at The Mustard Seed, Callington.
The turkey lunch, with all the trimmings was followed by blackcurrant cheesecake prepared by the present group of cooks. Lunch was followed by a toast to Bunty and the singing of Happy Birthday when everyone enjoyed a piece of birthday cake. Bunty was presented with a basket of flowers and a special balloon.
Earlier in the month a successful coffee morning was held and boosted the funds by £200. All the helpers were thanked, Gwen and Louise James in particular, who provided an excellent cake stall and all the people who donated prizes. Herbert Wadge's efforts with the plant stall were also appreciated.
After the coffee morning members had a soup and pasty lunch which they enjoyed, with pasties provided by Ginsters.
The club are now looking forward to outings in June and September which will be partially financed by the coffee morning proceeds.
Meeting for
residents' queries
A MEETING is being held on Friday May 11 at 7pm for the people of Callington to come to the Council Chamber at Callington Town Hall to ask questions of the Town Councillors and raise any matters that they would like to be debated.
All town council meetings are open to the public for residents to listen to the matters raised.
WI plant market
CALLINGTON Womens Institute Country Market are holding a special plant market in Callington Town Hall during every Friday of May.
Homebaking, preserves, crafts, eggs and fresh garden produce are also available.
The WI Market is held each Wednesday at the Scout Hut from 9am until 11.30am.
Concert for
the Church
WITH the gospel song 'Feel Good', St Joseph's School Senior Chamber Choir from Launceston began the concert at St Mary's Church in Callington last week.
Directed by Elizabeth Mann and accompanied by Jonathan Mann on the piano the Chamber Choir and its two divisions, Cantabile and Canzonetta, entertained the audience with a diverse selection of songs from around the world and through the centuries.
Soloists were Abbie Iggulden (clarinet), Jenny White (Soprano), Emma Voden (Soprano), Rosie Sampson (piano) and Lucy Morwood (flute).
St Mary's Handbell Ringers also participated in the concert with renditions of hymns, worship and show songs.
Church member Clive Grenfell compered the concert, which raised £360 for St Mary's Church Improvement Fund.
Grade eight
for Gemma
GEMMA Lumley has achieved a grade eight in Piano with a merit after taking her exam with the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Gemma is a pupil of Katherine Reeves from Callington.
Tennis dome
completion
A NEW landmark is set to be raised in Callington as the new tennis dome at Callington Community College reached the final stages of completion this week.
Trenches to run cables and pipes for the services have been dug and the dome and fan unit were delivered last week ready for the final construction.
Following the appointment of a tennis coach at the college the college will be looking for some stars of the future to emerge from Callington and the surrounding areas. The college and local clubs hope that interest in the sport will be maintained throughout the year - as the dome can be used all year round.
Donation to
St John
CALLINGTON Town Council have donated £500 to the Callington branch of the St John Ambulance Brigade.
With events cancelled due to the current Foot and Mouth outbreak the voluntary first aiders have lost in the region of £2,000, while still having to meet running costs and the Town Council expressed their concern during their April meeting that the unit may have to fold unless help is found.
Roger Denley, who is in charge of the ambulance unit, said: 'We are very grateful to the council, hopefully things will be getting back to normal soon.'
Activities in
Callington
CALLINGTON Activity Club is holding country dancing sessions from 1.45 until 2.45 every Tuesday with a gentle exercise sessions from 3pm until 4pm at Callington Town Hall.
Entrance is £1.50 and for more information contact Joyce on 01579 383540.