Band at the Show
THE Callington Community College Wind Band played at The Royal Cornwall Showthis year.
They performed on the Friday on the southern bandstand and received particular praise from the band of the Scots Guard who were impressed with the quality of the college musicians. Such was their admiration that the wind band has been invited up to London to spend a day with their musicians, not only seeing the daily life of the guards but also taking part in masterclasses with their bandsmen and receiving advice from their Director of Music.
Head of Music, Peter Stedman, said: 'This was fantastic for the players. They were pleased with their own standard of playing, but to receive such praise from professional musicians was the icing on the cake. They are really excited about going up to London and they will certainly benefit tremendously from the experience.'
The college also had a stand at the show for the second year running which attracted a steady stream of visitors.
Peanuts wants a home
THE Callington and District Branch of The Cats Protection have their monthly fund raising event booked for Saturday October 13 at Liskeard Long Rooms, running 9am until 1pm.
Many varied items will be on sale to help raise funds for the cats in care, including new goods, a craft stall, toy stall, book stall and good quality bric-a-brac. Entry is free but donations of cat food are always welcome. The following month's sale will be on November 2. For further informaticontact Val on 01579 3631
Barn dance at the school
CALLINGTON primary school are holding a barn dance on Saturday October 6 from 7.30pm until late in the school hall - with all welcome to attend.
Tickets are £2.50 for adults and £1 for accompanied school-age children. Dancing will be to the Ideal Village Band. Those attending the event, which will also include a raffle, should bring their own drinks and nibbles. All funds raised will go to the school.
Informal hearing
AN appeal has been lodged following a decision by Caradon council to refuse an application for the change of use of a small cottage from ancillary accommodation to an independent small home, at Norwood Flat, Newbridge, Callington.
The appeal, by J M Clouting, is to be dealt with at an informal hearing.
Concert in Callington
OPERA South West will be giving a concert at Callington Methodist church on October 11 at 7.30pm.
The programme will include a selection of choruses and solos from opera, sung in English. Admission will be £3 and to book tickets call 01579 35033.
Service for America
AN inter-denominational service, led by the chaplain of Callington Town Council, Pastor Bruce Brown of the Mustard Seed Evangelical Church, is being held in the Callington Town Hall on September 30 at 5pm following the terrorist attacks in America.